Whispers of History – Barcelona, Genoa & Rome
About this cruise
There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Valencia on January 15, 2028 and visits Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Civitavecchia (Rome). The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Spain, France and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 11 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, MSC Lirica takes the food seriously, with 5 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Couples, small groups, or anyone who wants proper time away will find this hits the spot. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Valencia has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. While everyone else deals with the January cold, you'll be somewhere warmer. And floating. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.
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The price above matches MSC Cruises's USD site. MSC Cruises prices every country separately, so the others may show something different.
We added MSC Cruises's mandatory service charge to the prices above, so they show the real total. MSC Cruises bills it on board rather than in the fare, so their own site will quote you less.
- Cruise fare on MSC Cruises's site
- $722.61
- Service charge, paid on board
- +$98
- What you actually pay, per person
- $820.61
$14 per guest per night × 7 nights.
* If you book through a marked link, the cruise line pays us a small commission. Your price is exactly the same either way, and the commission is what pays for Cruisello.
