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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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Genoa

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Genoa Aquarium

4.4 (79,285)

Europe's largest aquarium in Porto Antico with sharks, dolphins, and touch pools. Walk from port. Family favorite.

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Rolli Palaces

4.3 (26)

UNESCO-listed Renaissance palaces open for tours. Opulent interiors. Genoa's noble history.

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Boccadasse

Picturesque fishing village quarter with beach and gelato. Bus ride. Seaside charm.

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Porto Antico

Revitalized harbor with museums, playgrounds, and sea views. Central hub. Easy exploration.

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Rome

Must See

Colosseum

4.8 (483,501)

Ancient amphitheater for gladiator battles, day trip from port via train/shuttle. Iconic Rome must-see. Book skip-the-line.

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Pantheon

4.8 (274,195)

Perfectly preserved Roman temple with oculus dome. Free entry. Architectural marvel.

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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

4.7 (91,701)

Michelangelo's ceiling and endless art treasures. Full-day excursion required. Spiritual pinnacle.

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Trevi Fountain

4.7 (496,354)

Baroque fountain where you toss coins for return to Rome. Crowded but magical. Toss from your cruise bucket list.

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Messina

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Messina Cathedral

4.7 (7,047)

Norman-Byzantine gem with bell tower that performs daily automata show. Rich mosaics inside.

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Fountain of Orion

4.4 (1,105)

Senatorial palace square fountain depicting Orion legend. Iconic photo spot.

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Regional Museum

4.5 (1,584)

Artifacts from ancient Messina earthquakes. Insight into Sicilian history.

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Excursion to Taormina

5.0 (53)

Ancient theater with Etna volcano views. Popular cruise day trip.

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Valletta

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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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Things to Do

Marseille

Notre-Dame de la Garde

Vieux Port

MuCEM

Calanques National Park

Genoa

Genoa Aquarium

Rolli Palaces

Boccadasse

Porto Antico

Rome

Colosseum

Pantheon

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Trevi Fountain

Messina

Messina Cathedral

Fountain of Orion

Regional Museum

Excursion to Taormina

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