11 Day Mediterranean Cruisetour Featuring Barcelona!
4 Day pre-cruise Barcelona land tour + 7 Day Mediterranean cruise
This 11 day Mediterranean Cruisetour offers visits to La Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, Park Guell and the Monastery of Poblet. For food and drink lovers, this Mediterranean cruisetour includes an authentic tapas lunch and cava tasting at a local wine estate!
Land Tour Highlights:
-Park Guell (designed by Gaudi)
-Gothic Quarter (cathedral and Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia)
-Montjuic Hill, site of the 1992 Olympic Stadium
-Catalonian countryside and vineyards of Penedes
-Cistercian Monastery of Poblet
-3 breakfasts and 1 tapas lunch
Authentic Experiences:
-Tapas lunch
-Cava-tast
Mediterranean Cruise onboard Norwegian Epic
Day 1 - Arrive in Barcelona
Included transfer to your hotel. Spend the balance of the day at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a welcome drive and orientation meeting with your Tour Manager.
Day 2 - Barcelona City Tour
This morning, your tour of Barcelona includes a panoramic tour of the Harbor area, Montjuic, Plaza de España and Plaza de Catalunya. Stop at Park Guell, one of Barcelona's largest urban parks designed by Gaudi, the famous Catalan architect. Originally planned to be an exclusive area for the richest families of Barcelona's bourgeoisie, it later became a public park. Though the park was never fully completed, it is considered one of Gaudi's most colorful and playful works. Continue with a guided walk through the Gothic Quarter, view the cathedral and visit Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, a large, unfinished Roman Catholic Basilica. Then drive up Montjuic Hill to the site of the 1992 Olympic Stadium. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Breakfast included.
Day 3 - Monastery of Poblet
Today enjoy an excursion into the lush fertile Catalonian countryside, past fruit trees, olive groves and vineyards of Penedes. Head for the Cistercian Monastery of Poblet, founded in 1150. A guided tour will show you inside the protective walls, the vaulted cloister, Royal Tombs, stunning new organ and sculptured altarpiece. This site is still operational and its remote location and monumental architecture make it a spiritual and peaceful setting. Continue for a delightful tapas lunch in the countryside before visiting a wine estate to taste some of the local Cava sparkling wine. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 4 - Barcelona
Enjoy the morning at your leisure in Barcelona, with breakfast included, before saying goodbye to your Tour Manager and transferring to the port. Set sail this evening onboard Norwegian Epic.
Day 5 - At Sea
Day 6 - Naples, Italy - 7:00am to 7:00pm
Day 7 - Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy - 6:00am to 7:00pm
Day 8 - Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy - 7:00am to 7:00pm
Day 9 - Cannes, France - 8:00am to 6:00pm
Day 10 - Palma de Mallorca, Spain - 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Day 11 - Barcelona, Spain
2015 Dates:
April 30
May 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 27
September 3, 10
October 22
November 5, 19
From $1408 US
Includes Shipboard Spending Money & the Ultimate Beverage Package!
Norwegian Epic
Norwegian Cruise Line's incredible ship, Norwegian Epic, has reinvented cruising. For starters, there's the amazing new SVEDKA Ice Bar, literally one of the coolest places in the world. There are chic private clubs, as well as a traditional supper club, Norwegian Cruise Line's famous White Hot Party and so much more. During the day, there's our huge Aqua Park, Sports Complex, rock-climbing wall, fitness center, world-class spa, two 3-lane bowling alleys and our two-story Wii. And in between, there are more than 20 dining options to enjoy. Norwegian Epic has some of the most innovative and flexible accommodations ever - from our new Studios specifically designed and priced for the solo traveler and exclusive access to The Studio Lounge to our private Villas. Add 20 different dining options and you'll see why we say this is Freestyle Cruising on a truly grand scale.
Experience an unforgettable family vacation that everyone can enjoy together. Only Norwegian offers Nickelodeon, featuring unforgettable memories such as Pajama Jam Character Breakfast and meet & greets with Dora, Diego, or Patrick. Our complimentary youth programs, Splash Academy and Entourage are grouped by age and packed with plenty of creative activities.
Entourage Teen program, It's the coolest clubhouse at sea. Our youth staff has a knack for planning great activities, games, contests, and fun the entire family will love. Take the plunge on three multistory waterslides including the Epic Plunge.
Norwegian Epic Highlights
The best entertainment at sea with Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams & Dinner, and more!
Experience more than 20 extraordinary culinary dining options.
A New Wave of completely unique accommodations.
What's Included During Your Mediterranean Cruise?
7 complimentary dining options, from three-course dining to endless buffets with action stations. Entertainment day & night. Blue Man Group, Legends in Concert, live comedy, jazz club, dueling piano bar, and a wealth of clubs and lounges. Fitness center, sports court, climbing and rappelling wall, aqua park, pools, and hot tubs. Youth programs for children ages 3-17. Attentive room steward and complimentary room service.
All pricing above is in US Dollars, per person. Port charges & taxes are additional. Pricing is based on two people sharing and subject to availability. The "From" price listed on our website is for the May 21st departure date; other dates may have different pricing, please inquire. All pricing is based on availability and subject to change by the cruise line at any time. For more information please contact one of our Mediterranean Specialists!