Cunard Fly-Med Cruise Barcelona, Rome & the Adriatic Coast

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Fly from the UK to Barcelona, Spain
  Fly from the UK to Barcelona and transfer to you hotel for an overnight stay.
• Day 2 - Barcelona, Spain
  A further overnight hotel stay. The Christopher Columbus Statue marks the entrance to the port and the start of Las Ramblas pedestrian area - lined with shops, bars and restaurants where street entertainers keep you entertained. Perhaps visit the famous Sagrada Familia Cathedral which was started in 1882 and is still not complete. Universal's Port Aventura theme Park is situated close by, there is also the Picasso Museum, Gaudi Architecture and the Barcelona FC museum.
• Day 3 - Barcelona, Spain
  Make your own way to the port and embark Cunard Queen Victoria.
• Day 4 - At sea
  Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
• Day 5 - Alghero, Sardinia
  Alghero is situated on the western coast of northern Sardinia where you will find solitary coves and small bays with white sandy beaches on an emerald-green sea. The mild climate, the crystalline sea and the delicate aromas of the Mediterranean vegetation make a very memorable port of call. The historic centre boasts four centuries of Spanish domination which is evident in its culture, architecture and language with strong. The impressive city walls, the refined historic buildings, the old churches - along with the small restaurants, shops and the many bars are an absolute magnet for the visiting cruiser.
• Day 6 - Ajaccio, Corsica
  Ajaccio, Napoleon's birth place, is an excellent base to discover Corsica's beauty. Explore the interior with its characteristic sweet smelling vegetation or sail along the untouched coast and enjoy some snorkelling.
• Day 7 - At sea
  Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
• Day 8 - Messina, Sicily
  Messina (Sicily)- Is situated just three-miles from the mainland under the shadow of Mount Etna. Perhaps visit picturesque Taormina with its hilltop Saracen Castle and the Ancient Greek Ampitheatre.
• Day 9 - Naples, Italy
  Most people head for the ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius or scoot across the bay to the island of Capri.
• Day 10 - Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
  You will be spoilt for choice in this infinitely intriguing city where an unsurpassed vibrancy of life mixes with epic history, tasty cuisine, top class shopping and a joyous nightlife. Peel back layer upon layer history with world class sights such as the Coliseum, The Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain and more. The Pantheon is awe-inspiring dating back to 27 BC and is the only complete structure from the Roman Empire still standing. The circus maximus once seated 250,000 spectators for chariot races around 11 BC. While the oval shape of Piazza Navona, which houses the magnificent Four River Fountain, is a clue to its Stadium of Domitian heritage from 86 AD were gladiators fought and athletes competed. The Spanish steps, he home of John Keats, were built in 1723-1725 and are another of those must-see places - a place to sit and people watch artists, poets and painters.