7-night Western Mediterranean: Italy, France & Gibraltar Cruise

OFFER ID 1559917

Cruise Line

Holland America Line

Ship

Oosterdam

Destination

Rome (Civitavecchia)/Barcelona

Departure Date

Aug 29, 2026

Length

from $1,739

Ship Info | Oosterdam

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ITINERARY

Private Car & Driver

Optional Private Excursion

Destination Guide

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Arrive

08/29/2026

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Depart

08/29/2026

05:00 pm

Additional Optional Private Excursions

Civitavecchia: Imperial Rome & The Vatican City - 8 hours

Your driver will meet you at Civitavecchia today to transfer into Rome where you will be met by your expert local guide.

Begin your tour with a visit to the imposing Colosseum. Commissioned by Emperor Vespasian, the stadium could accommodate up to 50,000 spectators who came to view the gladiatorial battles that lasted up to 100 days! Adjacent is the Arc of Constantine which, dating from AD 315, is a forerunner to many other Triumphal Arches around the world. Possibly even more impressive are the excavations of the vast Roman Forum where the remains of temples, streetscapes, palaces and homes can be found.

After lunch, travel across the Tiber River to the Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, part of the Papal Residence which is estimated to contain 1400 rooms, chapels and galleries. The Museums contain an extraordinarily rich collection of precious arts, maps, sculptures and antiquities but surely the most breath-taking masterpiece is Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. At the centre of the Vatican lies the vast Basilica of St. Paul, the world’s largest church where the colourfully dressed Swiss Guard can be found. The present Cathedral is a beautiful mix of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, formed under the hands of masters such as Michelangelo. The stunning interior is an elaborate and detailed display of marble, mosaic, gilt and bronze.

Your tour includes express entry to the Vatican Museums, past the regular lines. The Vatican requires visitors to cover upper arms and legs to below the knee.

Highlights:

Tour some of Rome's most iconic sites including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
Explore the impressive museum collections in the Vatican City and the breath-taking masterpiece that is Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
Spend time in the Basilica of St. Paul, the largest church in the world

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours)
Entrance fees to Colosseum, Imperial Forum and Vatican Museums
All taxes

Exclusions:

All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
Gratuities

Civitavecchia: Rome for Repeat Visitors - 8 hours

Civitavecchia: Gastronomic Rome and Time at Leisure - 8 hours

Civitavecchia: Museums of Rome - Capitoline and Borghese - 8 hours

Your driver will meet you at the port and bring you into Rome where your expert guide will meet you. Begin your tour on Capitoline Hill and visit one of the oldest museum complexes in the world; the Capitoline Museums, originally founded by Pope Sixtus IV in 1471. Capitoline Hill has been a seat of religious or political power throughout the centuries, making it the most important of the “seven hills” of Rome. It was here that the most important temple in town, dedicated to Jupiter, the king of the gods, was built. See the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter and marvel at the magnificent bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius at Campidoglio Square.

Afterwards, explore the museums, extended over two buildings; the Palazzo dei Conservatori, where you can view splendid frescoes portraying the history of Rome and the Pinacoteca (Picture gallery), and Palazzo Nuovo, where you can admire the wonderful sculptures. Finally visit the ancient Tabularium whose monumental arches overlook the Forum.

Continue up along the Via Veneto to the elegant Villa Borghese, accompanied by your local expert guide and private vehicle. Surrounded by a leafy parkland, the villa was originally designed as a palace of pleasure and entertainment to house Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s incredible collection of antiquities, paintings and custom pieces. Today the collections of sculpture and paintings are among the most important in Italy. Admire the stunning Caravaggio canvases, Titian's enigmatic ‘Sacred and Profane Love’ and the striking sculptures by Bernini and Canova during this fabulous visit. Return to Civitavecchia from here.

Highlights:

Travel out to Capitoline Hill and visit one of the oldest museum complexes in the world
Visit Villa Borghese, home to a collection of sculptures and paintings that are among the most important in Italy

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours)
Entrance fees to the Capitoline Museums and Villa Borghese
All taxes

Exclusions:

All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
Gratuities

Destination Guide

Portofino

Arrive

08/30/2026

08:00 am

Depart

08/30/2026

05:00 pm

Corsica (Ajaccio)

Arrive

08/31/2026

08:00 am

Depart

08/31/2026

05:00 pm

Provence (Marseille)

Arrive

09/01/2026

07:00 am

Depart

09/01/2026

06:00 pm

Additional Optional Private Excursions

Marseille Shore Excursion - Marseille - 8 hours

Marseille Shore Excrusion - Alpilles - 8 hours

Marseille Shore Excursion - Chateauneuf du Pape - 8 hours

Marseille - Shore Excursion - Green Provence Tour - 8 hours -

Marseille - Shore excursion Aix en Provence - 8 hours

Marseille - Half Day Tour - 4 hours

Marseille Shore Excursion. The oldest city of France yet elected European Capital of Culture in 2014, Marseille is continuously changing and offering a contrast between tradition and modernity. Worldwide known for its old port, turquoise calanques and typical provencal markets, do not miss the visit of the third city of France!

9:00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship in Marseille’ port.

You will visit Marseille, the largest and most popular commune in France after Paris, also the third largest metropolitan area in France. You can start your visit for example with The Pharo promontory that was just a mere rocky plateau on which only rushes and wild grasses grew, but Napoleon decided to build "a house at the water's edge"; the residence was never actually used…but became today one of the finest architectural complexes in Europe!

The guide will drive you to the famous Notre Dame de la Garde, « Our Good Mother » as the Marseillais call her with affection; the 19th century impressive church dominates the city and the view from the churchyard is just astonishing. Inside, you will see dozens of ex-votos, many of them in the shape of boats placed there by grateful sailors. The tour will continue with a scenic drive around town. Marseille is busy renovating its majestic Second Empire buildings, adding interesting modern architecture and buzzing with the energy of a new Golden Age.

You will pass the Corniche where you will see the most beautiful houses of Marseille, towards the Palais Longchamp, originally the water tower of the town, a very beautiful example of 19th century architecture; the Park Longchamp is today the largest park of central Marseille.

1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: Drop off either at the foot of your ship or at your hotel.
Tour Duration: 4 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

Marseille - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Marseille Shore Excursion. The largest and most populous commune in France after Paris, centre of the third largest metropolitan area in France.

9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship in Marseilles’ port.

You can start your visit for example with The Pharo. The guide will drive you to the famous Notre Dame de la Garde, « Our Good Mother » as the Marseillais call her with affection. You will pass the Corniche where you will see the most beautiful houses of Marseille, towards the Palais Longchamp, originally the water tower of the town, a very beautiful example of 19th century architecture; the Park Longchamp is today the largest park of central Marseille. Enjoy lunch at leisure in a restaurant suggested by your guide.

In the afternoon, we suggest a visit of the Mucem (new museum which opens in 2013). This national museum is located on a site which includes the Fort Saint-Jean, a historic monument overlooking the Vieux-Port, and a new building designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti on the J4 esplanade. On the Greek and Roman ruins of the ancient state-city, there is a 12th century chapel that was part of the former Commandry of St. John of Jerusalem, the medieval tower of King René (built between 1447 and 1453), and the Tour du Fanal erected in the 17th century at the request of ship-owners to light up the entrance to the harbour, surrounded by various military fortifications. The MuCEM's location is therefore a location steeped in history and memories, at the heart of a prestigious heritage site - Cathédrale de la Major, Eglise Saint-Laurent, with views of the Palais du Pharo, and the Abbaye Saint-Victor, the sea and the islands of Friuli - overlooking "the Suez and beyond".

5.00 pm: Return to your hotel or your cruise.
Tour Duration: 8 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

Destination Guide

At Sea

Arrive

09/02/2026

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Depart

09/02/2026

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Gibraltar

Arrive

09/03/2026

12:00 pm

Depart

09/03/2026

07:00 pm

At Sea

Arrive

09/04/2026

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Depart

09/04/2026

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Barcelona

Arrive

09/05/2026

07:00 am

Depart

09/05/2026

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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Barcelona: A Walk Through Barcelona and The Sagrada Familia Park Guell for Families- 6 Hours

Your chauffeur and your guide will
be waiting for you at the port. They will be at disposal for 8 hours. Your chauffeur will drive you to the city center of Barcelona.

A Walk Through Barcelona
You will start your day by an exciting 2-hour walking tour of the oldest parts of Barcelona: the Barri Gothic and Born neighborhoods. You will follow your guide as he/she leads you into the small, narrow streets to discover the vibrant, trendy ambiance of Born and the historical atmosphere of the Gothic Quarter. You will see the Santa Maria Del Mar church, the Royal Palace and the world famous “Las Ramblas” avenue. The fun facts and stories
told by our guide will keep your children highly engaged. The children will each get a game booklet to keep them engaged and entertained. After this tour, you will enjoy a
lunch break. Your guide will be there to give recommendations depending on your taste.

Included:

A Walk Through Barcelona:
Private certified guide
2 hour walking tour
Game booklet for
each child
2-hour experience

The Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a 3-hour tour inside the two iconic Gaudi sites in Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia and the Park Güell. You will follow your guide inside the
jaw-dropping and daring church and listen to the stories about its architecture, construction and future. After 1,5 hours spent in the Sagrada Familia, you will head out to
Park Güell. There you will witness the beauty of Gaudí’s mosaics as well as enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Barcelona. To keep the children entertained during this 3-hour tour, they will all get their own fun-filled game booklet. A perfect way to combine both educational discovery and fun!

The Sagrada Familia and

Park Güell:
Private certified guide
Skip-the-line tickets to
Sagrada Familia and
Park Güell
Transfer in a private
mini van
Game booklet for
each child
3-hour experience

At the end of the tour, depending on your cruise departure time, your chauffeur will drive you back to the port.

Art and Architecture in Barcelona (8 hours)

Gaudi’s Barcelona (4 hours)

Destination Guide

Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.

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PRICING & STATEROOMS

Inside

Large or Standard Interior Stateroom [ I ]

$1,859 per person

Additional rates available

Large Interior Stateroom [ J ]

$1,839 per person

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Large or Standard Interior Stateroom [ K ]

$1,819 per person

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Standard Interior Stateroom [ L ]

$1,799 per person

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Standard Interior Stateroom [ M ]

$1,779 per person

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Large or Standard Interior Stateroom [ MM ]

$1,759 per person

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Standard Interior Stateroom [ N ]

$1,739 per person

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Oceanview

Large Oceanview Stateroom [ C ]

$2,119 per person

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Large Oceanview Stateroom [ D ]

$2,099 per person

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Large Oceanview Stateroom [ DD ]

$2,079 per person

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Large Oceanview Stateroom [ E ]

$2,059 per person

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Large Oceanview Stateroom [ F ]

$2,039 per person

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Large Oceanview Stateroom (Partial Sea views) [ G ]

$1,979 per person

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Large Oceanview Stateroom (Fully Obstructed views) [ H ]

$1,959 per person

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Large Oceanview Stateroom (Fully Obstructed views) [ HH ]

$1,939 per person

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Balcony

Verandah Stateroom [ VA ]

$2,589 per person

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Verandah Stateroom [ VB ]

$2,539 per person

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Verandah Stateroom [ VC ]

$2,489 per person

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Verandah Stateroom [ VD ]

$2,439 per person

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Verandah Stateroom [ VE ]

$2,389 per person

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Verandah Stateroom [ VF ]

$2,339 per person

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Verandah Stateroom [ VH ]

$2,289 per person

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Suite

Pinnacle Suite [ PS ]

$7,224 per person

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Neptune Suite [ SA ]

$4,489 per person

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Neptune Suite [ SB ]

$4,189 per person

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Neptune Suite [ SC ]

$3,889 per person

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Signature Suite [ SS ]

$3,489 per person

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Signature Suite [ SY ]

$3,389 per person

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Signature Suite [ SZ ]

$3,289 per person

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Rates are cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy and include Government Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses of $30. Optional transfers and airfare (unless otherwise stated) additional for all guests. Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply.

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Departure Date

Aug 29, 2026

Number of Nights

Cruise Inclusions

7-night Cruise
Meals
Entertainment

Available Addons

Pre or post cruise hotel stay.
Optional roundtrip airfare.
Optional shore excursions.

Remarks

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and include Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses. Optional airfare and transfers additional.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.

Offer ID

1559917

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Cambria, CA 93428
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7-night Western Mediterranean: Italy, France & Gibraltar Cruise

Civitavecchia: Imperial Rome & The Vatican City - 8 hours

Civitavecchia: Rome for Repeat Visitors - 8 hours

Civitavecchia: Gastronomic Rome and Time at Leisure - 8 hours

Civitavecchia: Museums of Rome - Capitoline and Borghese - 8 hours

Marseille Shore Excursion - Marseille - 8 hours

Marseille Shore Excrusion - Alpilles - 8 hours

Marseille Shore Excursion - Chateauneuf du Pape - 8 hours

Marseille - Shore Excursion - Green Provence Tour - 8 hours -

Marseille - Shore excursion Aix en Provence - 8 hours

Marseille - Half Day Tour - 4 hours

Marseille - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Barcelona: A Walk Through Barcelona and The Sagrada Familia Park Guell for Families- 6 Hours

Art and Architecture in Barcelona (8 hours)

Gaudi’s Barcelona (4 hours)

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Deck 7 - Rotterdam Deck

Deck 6 - Up Veranda Deck

Deck 1 - Main Deck

Deck 10 - Observation Deck

Deck 6 - Up Veranda Deck

Deck 5 - Verandah Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 1 - Main Deck

Deck 7 - Rotterdam Deck

Deck 6 - Up Veranda Deck

Deck 5 - Verandah Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 7 - Rotterdam Deck

Deck 8 - Navigation Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 1 - Main Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 1 - Main Deck

Deck 1 - Main Deck

Deck 1 - Main Deck

Deck 6 - Up Veranda Deck

Deck 1 - Main Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 8 - Navigation Deck

Deck 6 - Up Veranda Deck

Deck 5 - Verandah Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 10 - Observation Deck

Deck 7 - Rotterdam Deck

Deck 6 - Up Veranda Deck

Deck 5 - Verandah Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 8 - Navigation Deck

Deck 6 - Up Veranda Deck

Deck 5 - Verandah Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 7 - Rotterdam Deck

Deck 6 - Up Veranda Deck

Deck 8 - Navigation Deck

Deck 7 - Rotterdam Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 8 - Navigation Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 7 - Rotterdam Deck

Deck 7 - Rotterdam Deck

Deck 8 - Navigation Deck

Deck 7 - Rotterdam Deck

Deck 6 - Up Veranda Deck

Deck 5 - Verandah Deck

Deck 4 - Upper Prom Deck

Deck 7 - Rotterdam Deck

Deck 6 - Up Veranda Deck

Deck 6 - Up Veranda Deck

Deck 8 - Navigation Deck

Deck 5 - Verandah Deck

Deck 8 - Navigation Deck

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