Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Then book the 2-for-1 Wonders of the Med tour, where you'll discover the most breathtaking sights of the Mediterranean coast.
Your journey will begin with return international full-service flights for two people, taking you to some of the most fascinating cities in Europe, including Barcelona, Nice, Florence, Rome, and more. You'll also enjoy eight nights of 3 to 4-star hotel accommodation, where you can relax and unwind after a day of exploring.
The highlight of this tour is a seven-night MSC Mediterranean cruise aboard the brand-new MSC 'World Europa' ship, where both of you will get to experience the best of the Mediterranean coast of Italy, France, Spain, and Malta. During the cruise you'll enjoy all meals, so you can indulge in the delicious cuisine onboard.
Your adventure will take you to some of the most iconic cities in the world, including the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, where you'll marvel at the stunning architecture of La Sagrada Familia and explore the Gothic Quarter. You'll also visit the charming and colourful city of Genoa, the stunning UNESCO town of Porto Venere in the Gulf of the Poets, and the medieval city of Lucca in Tuscany.
But that's not all. You'll also get to discover the ancient wonders of Rome on a half-day guided tour, admire the beauty of Florence on a half-day guided tour, and explore Monaco, plus the exuberant port city of Marseille. Get a taste of Sicilian culture docking in the beautiful port of Palermo, before transversing the sea to discover the rich history of Valletta in Malta!
Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover the wonders of the Mediterranean coast. Book now and experience the adventure of a lifetime with TripADeal!
Ready to go? Final sailings for 2024 are still available with Itinerary 1, or get a head start on your 2025 cruise of a lifetime when you book today!
Today depart for Barcelona, Spain!
Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on day 2 to arrive day 2. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation which you will receive prior to departure.
Meals included: In-Flight
Welcome to Barcelona! Be met on arrival and transferred to the hotel for the night.
Overnight: Rafaelhoteles Badalona or similar, Barcelona
Meals included: None
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided tour of the city (approximately 4 hours). Travel though the famous Gothic Quarters, Placa de Catalunya, Paseo de Gracia and Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s most famous street! Also, see Gaudi’s inspirational Sagrada Familia (entrance not included). Once the tour finishes, enjoy the afternoon at leisure to relax or continue exploring on your own.
Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. The city’s restaurant scene, anchored by the central Boqueria market, ranges from fine dining to tiny tapas bars. You won’t be short of things to uncover in this fascinating city.
Overnight: Rafaelhoteles Badalona or similar, Barcelona
Meals included: Breakfast
Approximately 400 Km
Today enjoy a scenic drive through the Costa Brava towards Arles, a French city in the Provence region, encircled by an environment of exceptional beauty on the banks of the Rhône river. Upon arrival, enjoy time at leisure in this UNESCO-listed city, famous for its historical buildings and links to artists such as Van Gough (many of his paintings were inspired by this city).
Overnight: Ville Active Hotel or similar, Nimes
Meals included: Breakfast
Approximately 450 Km
Following breakfast, the journey continues to the French Riviera. Travel along the scenic Riviera to Nice, where you’ll stop to sample its vibrant culture. Nice is the most popular sea resort in the world. The elegant and beautiful Nice spreads on the coast of the Bay of Angels. Continue travelling onwards to Monaco - a magnet for the rich and famous. Home to the annual Monaco Grand Prix, not to mention one of the most impressive harbours (purely for the size of the yachts), Monaco is stepping into another world!
Afterwards, enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Italian Riviera. Nestled between the south of France and the Tuscan border, lies the region of Liguria, with verdant and lush mountains to the north and east, and the sapphire-blue Mediterranean to the south and west.
In the late afternoon arrive at your Hotel in the Genoa Area in th in this beautiful area known for its beaches, colourfully painted towns, and natural environment.
Overnight: Grand Hotel Arenzano or similar, Genoa Area
Meals included: Breakfast
Approximately 230 km
Today after breakfast continue your journey to the UNESCO Italian Riviera's hidden secret, Porto Venere.
Porto Venere is known for its Regional Natural Park, a protected area with trails and dive sites. The park encompasses Palmaria Island, dotted with beaches and caves. The Gothic-style Church of St. Peter sits atop a rocky headland. Nearby is the centuries-old Castello Doria, an imposing cliff top fortress with views of the Gulf of Poets in the Cinque Terre National Park.
Its picturesque harbor is lined with brightly coloured houses while narrow medieval streets lined with shops lead up the hill from the ancient city gate to the castle. Stroll around the old town and don't miss atypical “pesto” shops selling delicious freshly made basil-based sauce and related products like fresh pasta.
Continue your journey to Lucca, one of Tuscany's most beloved artistic cities, an unskippable part of any tour of the region. The first thing that claps eyes on is the magnificent and intact circuit of walls built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Lucca was built to a medieval plan, and much of its architecture bears witness to the various historical ages that it has lived through. The most notable of these is the Roman amphitheatre - converted into piazza dell'Anfiteatro by architect Lorenzo Nottolini.
In the late afternoon arrive in Florence, home of the Renaissance.
Overnight: Art Hotel Museo, Prato (Florence Area) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast this morning before joining a half-day guided tour of Florence. In the heart of Tuscany, Florence (known as Firenze to the locals) was the centre of medieval European trade and finance and is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. Enjoy an overview of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, which boasts glorious vistas over the red roofs, Arno River and ancient city walls out towards the Tuscan countryside. From here enjoy a walk around Florence’s many highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, the Piazza del Duomo and Campanile Tower.
Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Art Hotel Museo, Prato (Florence Area) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Approximately 250 Km
Departs at 18:00
Today head south through the jaw-dropping Tuscan countryside to Civitavecchia (near the heart of Rome) to board the MSC World Europa ship to begin your 7-night cruise through the beautiful Mediterranean.
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner
Arrive 10:00 - Depart 17:00
Dock for the day in Palermo, Sicily’s multicultural capital. A fascinating, bustling, colourful port, Palermo holds an unrivalled display of Norman art, architecture and Baroque churches, combined with a warren of medieval streets and markets. At the crossroads of civilisations for millennia, Palermo delivers a heady, heavily spiced mix of Byzantine mosaics, Arabesque domes and frescoed cupolas.
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive 09:00 - Depart 18:00
The UNESCO-protected port of Valletta, the capital of the island of Malta, is one of the must-see stops for every Mediterranean cruise of merit. You can admire this port, constructed in the second half of the 16th century by the Frenchman Jean de la Valette and moulded by the religious and military Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, from your ship even before disembarking.
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive 09:00 - Depart 18:00
Capital of the Catalonia region, Barcelona pulsates with life. There’s no other city in Soain that compares to its style, energy and good looks. The city centre will allow you to discover its world-class art galleries and museums, as well as its countless designer restaurants, bars, and shops. The extraordinary ‘Antoni Gaudí’ designed La Sagrada Família (The Sacred Family) – a church which has been under construction since 1882 –, plus the famous Ramblas Boulevard, are just two essential sights of many that are worth taking in.
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive 08:00 - Depart 17:00
Enjoy a stop in the beautiful southern French city of Marseille. When you disembark, discover the Vieux Port, where glistening fresh fish are sold straight off the boats on Quai des Belges (Belgian Quay). The many amazing French cafés are wonderful spots to observe city life.
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
Genoa is a marvellously eclectic, vibrant and a rough-edged-style city. Famous as the birthplace of Start planning your cruise and book your excursions in Genoa and Portofino.
The port city of Genoa, a destination, is the gateway to Italy’s glamorous Riviera. Wander down its winding medieval alleyways, take in historical, Piazza Matteotti, and admire a magnificent cluster of 16th and 17th-century buildings. Genoa’s heritage as a naval power is evident in La Lanterna, a historical lighthouse built in 1543. Beyond the city, romantic towns can be found nestled along the coastline, including the gelati-coloured Portofino.
MSC shore excursions offer plenty of exciting things to see including:
• Portofino
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive at 07:00
Enjoy your last breakfast onboard before disembarking to enjoy a half-day guided tour with a local guide to experience some of the richest historical sites in the world: See Piazza Venezia, the Campidoglio, centre of political life; Av. Del Foro Imperiale; the former centre of political, commercial and legal life; the Colosseum (outside) arena of gladiators and the Arch of Constantine; a monument dedicated to Emperor Constantine in 315 by the Senate and the people of the Ancient Rome (entrances not included). You can also see the Palatino, where former emperors and influential people once lived, the exterior of the vast Circus Maximus, the main site in the city where chariot-racing events were held (entrances not included).
Overnight: American Palace Hotel, Rome or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today enjoy the day at leisure to explore the rest of this magnificent city.
Guests who are interested in visiting the Vatican Museums and the magnificent Sistine Chapel are advised to book tickets online well in advance in order to secure their place.
Please note: A tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel cannot be booked whilst on tour with the operator.
Overnight: American Palace Hotel, Rome or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today, accordingly with your flight time, be transferred to the airport for the return flight home.
Please note:
• Some flights may not depart until the afternoon/evening. Affected customers may make use of the hotel common areas and luggage storage before being transferred to the airport at the appropriate time.
• If your flight departs early, breakfast will be arranged for pick up from the hotel reception the night before.
• Some customers may be required to have a stopover. Should you require a stopover the cost of your hotel will be covered in your package. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation, which you will receive 4-6 weeks prior to departure.
Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight
Please note: Some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.
Today depart for Barcelona, Spain!
Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on day 2 to arrive day 2. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation which you will receive prior to departure.
Meals included: In-Flight
Welcome to Barcelona! Be met on arrival and transferred to the hotel for the night.
Overnight: Rafaelhoteles Badalona or similar, Barcelona
Meals included: None
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided tour of the city (approximately 4 hours). Travel though the famous Gothic Quarters, Placa de Catalunya, Paseo de Gracia and Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s most famous street! Also, see Gaudi’s inspirational Sagrada Familia (entrance not included). Once the tour finishes, enjoy the afternoon at leisure to relax or continue exploring on your own.
Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. The city’s restaurant scene, anchored by the central Boqueria market, ranges from fine dining to tiny tapas bars. You won’t be short of things to uncover in this fascinating city.
Overnight: Rafaelhoteles Badalona or similar, Barcelona
Meals included: Breakfast
Approximately 400 Km
Today enjoy a scenic drive through the Costa Brava towards Arles, a French city in the Provence region, encircled by an environment of exceptional beauty on the banks of the Rhône river. Upon arrival, enjoy time at leisure in this UNESCO-listed city, famous for its historical buildings and links to artists such as Van Gough (many of his paintings were inspired by this city).
Overnight: Ville Active Hotel or similar, Nimes
Meals included: Breakfast
Approximately 450 Km
Following breakfast, the journey continues to the French Riviera. Travel along the scenic Riviera to Nice, where you’ll stop to sample its vibrant culture. Nice is the most popular sea resort in the world. The elegant and beautiful Nice spreads on the coast of the Bay of Angels. Continue travelling onwards to Monaco - a magnet for the rich and famous. Home to the annual Monaco Grand Prix, not to mention one of the most impressive harbours (purely for the size of the yachts), Monaco is stepping into another world!
Afterwards, enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Italian Riviera. Nestled between the south of France and the Tuscan border, lies the region of Liguria, with verdant and lush mountains to the north and east, and the sapphire-blue Mediterranean to the south and west.
In the late afternoon arrive at your Hotel in the Genoa Area in th in this beautiful area known for its beaches, colourfully painted towns, and natural environment.
Overnight: Grand Hotel Arenzano or similar, Genoa Area
Meals included: Breakfast
Approximately 230 km
Today after breakfast continue your journey to the UNESCO Italian Riviera's hidden secret, Porto Venere.
Porto Venere is known for its Regional Natural Park, a protected area with trails and dive sites. The park encompasses Palmaria Island, dotted with beaches and caves. The Gothic-style Church of St. Peter sits atop a rocky headland. Nearby is the centuries-old Castello Doria, an imposing cliff top fortress with views of the Gulf of Poets in the Cinque Terre National Park.
Its picturesque harbor is lined with brightly coloured houses while narrow medieval streets lined with shops lead up the hill from the ancient city gate to the castle. Stroll around the old town and don't miss atypical “pesto” shops selling delicious freshly made basil-based sauce and related products like fresh pasta.
Continue your journey to Lucca, one of Tuscany's most beloved artistic cities, an unskippable part of any tour of the region. The first thing that claps eyes on is the magnificent and intact circuit of walls built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Lucca was built to a medieval plan, and much of its architecture bears witness to the various historical ages that it has lived through. The most notable of these is the Roman amphitheatre - converted into piazza dell'Anfiteatro by architect Lorenzo Nottolini.
In the late afternoon arrive in Florence, home of the Renaissance.
Overnight: Art Hotel Museo, Prato (Florence Area) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast this morning before joining a half-day guided tour of Florence. In the heart of Tuscany, Florence (known as Firenze to the locals) was the centre of medieval European trade and finance and is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. Enjoy an overview of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, which boasts glorious vistas over the red roofs, Arno River and ancient city walls out towards the Tuscan countryside. From here enjoy a walk around Florence’s many highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, the Piazza del Duomo and Campanile Tower.
Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Art Hotel Museo, Prato (Florence Area) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Approximately 250 Km
Departs at 18:00
Today head south through the jaw-dropping Tuscan countryside to Civitavecchia (near the heart of Rome) to board the MSC World Europa ship to begin your 7-night cruise through the beautiful Mediterranean.
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner
Arrive 12:00 - Depart 20:00
Marvellous Messina, sitting pretty on Sicily’s Ionian Coast, is the ultimate Italian treat. This destination is noted for its natural beauty and historical sites, including cathedrals, monuments, and museums. Travel south to see stunning sea towns and villages, such as Taormina or visit the famed Mount Etna, an active volcano and a focal point in Greek Mythology.
MSC Cruise excursions offer plenty of exciting things to see including:
• Taormina’s Greco-Roman Theatre
• Mount Etna
• Messina
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive 09:00 - Depart 18:00
The UNESCO-protected port of Valletta, the capital of the island of Malta, is one of the must-see stops for every Mediterranean cruise of merit. You can admire this port, constructed in the second half of the 16th century by the Frenchman Jean de la Valette and moulded by the religious and military Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, from your ship even before disembarking.
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive 09:00 - Depart 18:00
Capital of the Catalonia region, Barcelona pulsates with life. There’s no other city in Soain that compares to its style, energy and good looks. The city centre will allow you to discover its world-class art galleries and museums, as well as its countless designer restaurants, bars, and shops. The extraordinary ‘Antoni Gaudí’ designed La Sagrada Família (The Sacred Family) – a church which has been under construction since 1882 –, plus the famous Ramblas Boulevard, are just two essential sights of many that are worth taking in.
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive 08:00 - Depart 17:00
Enjoy a stop in the beautiful southern French city of Marseille. When you disembark, discover the Vieux Port, where glistening fresh fish are sold straight off the boats on Quai des Belges (Belgian Quay). The many amazing French cafés are wonderful spots to observe city life.
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
Genoa is a marvellously eclectic, vibrant and a rough-edged-style city. Famous as the birthplace of Start planning your cruise and book your excursions in Genoa and Portofino.
The port city of Genoa, a destination, is the gateway to Italy’s glamorous Riviera. Wander down its winding medieval alleyways, take in historical, Piazza Matteotti, and admire a magnificent cluster of 16th and 17th-century buildings. Genoa’s heritage as a naval power is evident in La Lanterna, a historical lighthouse built in 1543. Beyond the city, romantic towns can be found nestled along the coastline, including the gelati-coloured Portofino.
MSC shore excursions offer plenty of exciting things to see including:
• Portofino
Overnight: MSC Cruises 'World Europa ship'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive at 07:00
Enjoy your last breakfast onboard before disembarking to enjoy a half-day guided tour with a local guide to experience some of the richest historical sites in the world: See Piazza Venezia, the Campidoglio, centre of political life; Av. Del Foro Imperiale; the former centre of political, commercial and legal life; the Colosseum (outside) arena of gladiators and the Arch of Constantine; a monument dedicated to Emperor Constantine in 315 by the Senate and the people of the Ancient Rome (entrances not included). You can also see the Palatino, where former emperors and influential people once lived, the exterior of the vast Circus Maximus, the main site in the city where chariot-racing events were held (entrances not included).
Overnight: American Palace Hotel, Rome or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today enjoy the day at leisure to explore the rest of this magnificent city.
Guests who are interested in visiting the Vatican Museums and the magnificent Sistine Chapel are advised to book tickets online well in advance in order to secure their place.
Please note: A tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel cannot be booked whilst on tour with the operator.
Overnight: American Palace Hotel, Rome or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today, accordingly with your flight time, be transferred to the airport for the return flight home.
Please note:
• Some flights may not depart until the afternoon/evening. Affected customers may make use of the hotel common areas and luggage storage before being transferred to the airport at the appropriate time.
• If your flight departs early, breakfast will be arranged for pick up from the hotel reception the night before.
• Some customers may be required to have a stopover. Should you require a stopover the cost of your hotel will be covered in your package. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation, which you will receive 4-6 weeks prior to departure.
Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight
Please note: Some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.
Be the first to hear about new travel deals!