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Palermo

Must See

Palermo Cathedral

4.7 (48,251)

Norman-Arab-Byzantine mix with royal tombs and dome mosaics. Treasury exhibits. Architectural fusion.

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Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel

4.7 (11,330)

Golden mosaics glittering in Arab-Norman chapel. Throne room tours. Royal splendor.

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Teatro Massimo

4.7 (54,617)

Grand opera house; Godfather finale location. Guided tours. Largest in Italy.

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Monreale Cathedral

4.8 (28,395)

Short bus ride to world's largest Byzantine mosaics of Christ Pantocrator. Cloister gardens. Mosaic masterpiece.

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Valletta

Must See

Upper Barrakka Gardens

4.7 (38,091)

Saluting Battery views of Grand Harbour fireworks. Lifts down. Panoramic lift.

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St. John's Co-Cathedral

4.8 (24,827)

Caravaggio paintings and marble floors in Baroque splendor. Audio guide. Artistic jewel.

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Fort St. Elmo & National War Museum

4.5 (9,145)

360-degree bastion towers with knight history. Cannons fire. Fortress epic.

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Valletta Waterfront

4.6 (144)

Cruiser pier promenades with cafes. Buskers entertain. Leisure dock.

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Barcelona

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Sagrada Familia

4.8 (316,783)

Antoni Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece basilica with towering spires and intricate facades. Book timed tickets for cruise excursions. Iconic symbol of Barcelona.

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Park Guell

4.4 (229,753)

Whimsical Gaudi park with mosaic lizards, gingerbread houses, and city views. Shuttle or hop-on bus from port. Must for architecture fans.

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La Rambla

4.4 (8,901)

Bustling pedestrian street from port area to Gothic Quarter lined with street performers. Street food and markets. Vibrant people-watching.

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Casa Batllo

4.7 (198,705)

Gaudi's colorful 'House of Bones' with wavy facade and rooftop dragons. Audio guide tours. Modernisme gem.

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Marseille

Must See

Notre-Dame de la Garde

4.7 (48,775)

Hilltop basilica with golden Madonna and 360 panoramic views. Funicular or bus from port. Must-see viewpoint.

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Vieux Port

4.6 (6,981)

Historic old port with boats, fish market, and cafes. Starting point for walks. Iconic Marseille scene.

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MuCEM

4.4 (23,789)

Modern museum of Mediterranean civilizations in striking architecture over water. Exhibits and fortress. Cultural highlight.

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Calanques National Park

4.7 (21,062)

Dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise coves for hiking or boat tours. Half-day excursion. Nature escape.

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Florence

Must See

Leaning Tower of Pisa

4.7 (189,289)

Climb the iconic tilted bell tower and pose for photos on the Piazza dei Miracoli. Marble cathedral nearby. Eternal bucket-list landmark.

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Florence Duomo

4.8 (107,255)

Gaze at Brunelleschi's dome crowning the Renaissance cathedral. Climb for city views. Architectural marvel.

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Uffizi Gallery

4.7 (90,325)

View Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Michelangelo masterpieces. Timed tickets advised. Art lover's heaven.

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Ponte Vecchio

4.7 (148,671)

Medieval bridge lined with jewelers over Arno River. Locks of love. Romantic stroll.

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Cagliari

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Bastione di Saint Remy

4.6 (27,541)

Iconic terrace with sweeping views over Cagliari's bay and amphitheater. Climb the grand staircase for photos; it's the city's postcard spot. Steps from the port for instant wow factor.

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Cagliari Cathedral

4.6 (4,547)

Baroque jewel in Castello district with silver altars and a crypt of martyrs. Houses relics of Sardinia's patron saint. Short walk uphill for a peaceful visit.

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Roman Amphitheatre

3.9 (3,535)

2nd-century arena carved into limestone, once holding 10,000 spectators. Explore tunnels and imagine gladiators. Budget-friendly and atmospheric.

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Poetto Beach

4.5 (3,628)

Sardinia's longest urban beach, a 10-min bus from port with flamingo pond nearby. Rent chairs, swim, or kite surf. Perfect beach day for cruisers.

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Things to Do

Palermo

Palermo Cathedral

Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel

Teatro Massimo

Monreale Cathedral

Valletta

Upper Barrakka Gardens

St. John's Co-Cathedral

Fort St. Elmo & National War Museum

Valletta Waterfront

Barcelona

Sagrada Familia

Park Guell

La Rambla

Casa Batllo

Marseille

Notre-Dame de la Garde

Vieux Port

MuCEM

Calanques National Park

Florence

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Florence Duomo

Uffizi Gallery

Ponte Vecchio

Cagliari

Bastione di Saint Remy

Cagliari Cathedral

Roman Amphitheatre

Poetto Beach