Cruise Description

Cruise from Newcastle to the Mediterranean on board Balmoral, where the ornate architectural masterpieces of the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and Park Güell beckon, before visiting the tiny cliff-edge towns of the Italian Riviera's Cinque Terre, Corsica's Bonifacio, and the colourful Amalfi Coast, as well as seeing Ravello, Amalfi, and Positano from the decks of your ship. The Dalmatian Coast offers breathtaking views of the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and the mountainous Makarska Riviera. You will also be able to see the picturesque Greek islands of Zakynthos and Santorini, where the shoreline meets the characteristic blue-domed, whitewashed buildings, before discovering Istanbul's iconic attractions. Immerse yourself in the diverse range of lifestyles you will discover, such as the passionate flamenco or enjoying delicious tapas. Enjoy the icoinc sunset in Ibiza, sample local Italian delicacies like scialatielli pasta and limoncello, wander through Croatian markets, witness traditional Greek dancing, and rejuvenate in a calming Turkish hammam. Discover fascinating Roman history at Paestum and the well-preserved cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, Balkan history at Diocletian's Palace in Split and the Walls of Dubrovnik, or Ancient Greek history at the Palace of Knossos, and Athens' Acropolis, with its famous temple ruins, the Parthenon.