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Cruises From Barcelona to Rome

On Celebrity’s cruises from Barcelona to Rome, discover the exciting Italian capital that exudes style and culture. From the mighty Colosseum to the priceless treasures of the Vatican, where you can marvel at Michelangelo’s exquisite frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, you’ll be dazzled at every turn. Gaze in awe at the Pantheon and the Roman Forum and explore the buzzing neighborhood of Trastevere, known for its café culture and nightlife.

As well as a taste of la dolce vita on cruises from Barcelona to Rome, you’ll visit glamorous beaches along France’s Côte d’Azur, the candy-colored fishing villages of Italy’s Cinque Terre, and the extraordinary archaeological site of Pompeii, outside Naples. Admire the Renaissance art treasures of Florence and the dramatic Leaning Tower of Pisa. And when your ship arrives in Rome, head for the Trevi Fountain and throw in a coin. Legend says that this will guarantee your return to the Eternal City.

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Rome, Italy

You’ll be immersed in history stretching back some 2,700 years in Rome, a city of unimaginable artistic and historic riches and an inimitable style. Take in all the big sights, from the Colosseum to the Pantheon and Vatican City. Make time to enjoy daily life, too. Sip cappuccino and people-watch on the Piazza Navona. Indulge in the perfect pasta carbonara or cacio e pepe, Roman specialties. Do as the locals do and take an after-dinner stroll for gelato.

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Portofino, Italy

Jetset Portofino shimmers in the sunlight, the bold colors of the old buildings reflecting in the rippling water of the harbor. Wander through the lush gardens of Castle Brown, stop for gelato and people-watching on the charming Piazzetta, and head up the hill to the grand Splendido Hotel for an olive-oil tasting. Take a trip along the coast to the exquisite Cinque Terre, five jewel-like fishing villages clinging to impossibly steep cliffs connected by train and fragrant hiking trails.

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Florence, Italy

In the birthplace of the Renaissance, there’s beauty at every turn. Gaze at the ornate ceiling of the Duomo, adorned with exquisite frescoes, and marvel at the astonishing detail of Michelangelo’s David. Wander across the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge and explore the city’s connection with fashion, from the intriguing Gucci Museum to the handcrafted wares of the historic center’s artisans. Or simply linger over a cappuccino in a sunny square and absorb the magic of this stunning city.

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Cannes

Fashionable Cannes basks in the sunshine of the French Riviera. Stroll palm-lined La Croisette, where stars pose for the famous film festival, and explore the bistros and boutiques of Le Suquet, the old quarter. Shop for art in St. Paul de Vence, or craft your own fragrance on a trip to Grasse, the center of France’s perfume industry. You can also visit nearby hill villages such as gorgeous Eze, as well as glamorous Monte Carlo, a short drive along the shimmering coastline.

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Valencia, Spain

Elegant Valencia, Spain’s third city, is famed for its cuisine—notably paella—as well as its dazzling architecture and laid-back attitude. Visit the Gothic cathedral and gaze at what’s believed to be the actual Holy Grail. Browse the Mercado Central for local hams and cheeses. Wander the green ribbon of parkland, the former bed of the Turia River, that snakes through the center. Be awed by the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, which houses a science museum, opera house, and aquarium.

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Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos is the archetypal Greek island, the whitewashed cube houses of Mykonos Town clustered around a fishing harbor. A row of historic windmills gazes over Little Venice, former fishermen’s houses that now serve as buzzing bars. Head to one of the beaches for watersports and DJ tunes. Or take a trip to neighboring Delos, the birthplace of Apollo in Greek mythology and once a teeming city. Now, it’s an evocative archaeological site, silent apart from the hum of insects on the breeze.

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