Sun-Drenched Stones – Mallorca, Sicily & Rome

About this cruise

5 nights from Barcelona, visiting Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Palermo and Civitavecchia (Rome). It sails November 22, 2026 and it's the sort of trip where you come back saying "I needed that." You get off in Civitavecchia (Rome), which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. Hardly any sea days here. It's basically port-hopping the whole way. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. Don't rush through Palermo, which is known as Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 185,010 gross tons, Costa Toscana is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All told, 4 ports across 5 nights covers a lot.