£1799pp—All-inc Med cruise w/stays & Amalfi

Follow the sun to Southern Europe on this 11-night voyage next April. Explore the region's attractions without the peak summer crowds. An Amalfi Coast tour, plus meals, premium drinks, and tips on MSC Grandiosa are also included.

What's included

• Flights to Naples and from Rome, with checked baggage
• Transfers between Rome and Civitavecchia cruise port
• Two nights at the 4-star Palazzo Salgar in Naples, with daily breakfast
• A day tour from Naples, visiting Sorrento, Positano, and the Amalfi Coast
• A one-way train journey from Naples to Rome
• Two nights at the 4-star Hotel Oxford, with daily breakfast
• A 7-night cruise aboard MSC Grandiosa, in an Interior Stateroom
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, plus hot drinks (tea and coffee), as well as a premium drinks package on the ship
• Onboard gratuities

When
Depart from London on 23 April, 2025.

Other dates are available from:

• £1899 per person… 30 April; 7, 14 May, 2025
• £1999 per person… 21 May; 4, 11 June; 10 September; 1, 8, 15 October, 2025
• £2099 per person… 18 June; 2, 9 July; 3, 24 September, 2025

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Itinerary
Your holiday will start with two nights in Naples, the original home of pizza. As part of your package, you'll go on a tour along the Amalfi Coast. You could sip Italian coffee in towns favoured by the international jet-set.

Next, hope on a train to the capital, Rome. You'll spend a further two pre-cruise nights in the 'Eternal City'. Throw a coin the Trevi Fountain, or watch the world go by as you rest on the Spanish Steps. The immense art collection at the Vatican Museum is also worth a visit.

A convenient transfer will whisk you to the cruise port on day five. Embark MSC Grandiosa for a week's Mediterranean voyage, calling at:

• Palermo… the capital of Sicily has been a crossroads for civilizations for over a millennia. Soak up the high-octane energy as you explore souk-like markets and Baroque cathedrals.
• Ibiza… visit the UNESCO-listed Old Town, or join an island excursion to see charming villages in the mountainous interior.
• Valencia… is often referred to as the "city of paella". See elegant Art Nouveau buildings lining leafy boulevards in this sun-soaked town.
• Marseille… France's second city is an underrated gem, with catch-of-the-day seafood and blazing orange sunsets.
• Genoa… this beautiful city on the Italian Riviera is great to explore on foot—lose yourself in its Renaissance, Baroque and gothic architecture, and colourfully painted streets.

The cruise concludes in Civitavecchia, and you'll take a UK-bound flight from Rome.

About the ship
MSC Grandiosa was christened by the Italian movie star, Sophia Loren. It is the largest ship of the cruise line's fleet, and has a plethora of facilities. At the heart of this floating resort is an 111-metre-long indoor promenade. It is lined with shops and restaurants, and and covered by a 93-metre digital LED screen. Images are projected onto the ceiling 24 hours a day, and when the sun sets it transforms into a hub of nightlife.

There are 10 restaurants and 21 bars on board, including L'Atelier Restaurant (supplements apply), which features original works of art by the French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas. Other facilities include a plush spa, a casino, a 4D cinema, and a Broadway-style theatre.

Other options

• Sail in an Ocean View Stateroom from £1999 per person
• Sail in a Balcony Stateroom from £2199 per person
• Sail in a Suite from £3599 per person

Transfers & baggage
Rome hotel to Civitavecchia cruise port, and Civitavecchia cruise port to Rome airport transfers are included. As is checked baggage for the flights.