Rome to Barcelona with Explora Journeys – Includes EUR100 onboard credit + specialty dining*

From

$5,925

Duration

7 nights

Deal Type

Ocean Cruise, Small Ship Cruise, Ultra Luxury Cruise

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Experience the brand new luxury cruise by Explora Journeys as you sail stunning Italian and Spanish coastlines.🛳️

Book by 31 October and receive exclusive savings + EUR100 onboard credit + a specialty dining experience!

Enjoy a culinary journey through Italy at the exclusive onboard restaurant Anthology. This fine dining experience elevates Italian cuisine, taking you on a gastronomic adventure. Created by Explora Head of Culinary, Frank Garager, each dish celebrates Italy’s finest regional ingredients and flavours.

Sophia Loren’s clifftop Sorrento segues to Much Ado’s Messina in Sicily, views across the straits to Italy’s Calabrien toes and stepping-stone to hilltop hamlet Savoca. Two days in Sardinia uncovering its pretty capital, medieval Alghero, a snaking coastline of breathtaking beaches and wild interior scattered with ancient ruins, ahead of Menorca’s tiny, clear-green-water coves, cool Mahon cocktails and beguiling Barcelona.

Experience all this and more onboard the luxurious Explora II with Explora Journeys. ✨

Explora Journeys have many more amazing cruise itineraries sailing all over the world. Enquire with one of our Flat Beds Tour + Cruise experts today!

Explora Journeys View

Explora Journeys View From Ship

Included Items

  • In-suite welcome bottle of champagne upon arrival
  • Bottle of wine and a bottle of spirit of the guests’ choice upon arrival
  • Authentic, cultured and intuitive service from our team of hospitality experts
  • Nine distinct culinary experiences, including in-suite dining
  • Unlimited beverages, fine wines and premium spirits, speciality coffees, teas and soft drinks available anytime, including in-suite mini-bar*
  • Thermal Spa access
  • Wellbeing and fitness programmes on board and at the destinations
  • All on-board gratuities
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Shuttle services from port to city centre (where required/available)
Additional inclusions and services apply to the Ocean Penthouse and Ocean Residence categories.

Tour Company

Explora Journeys

Tour Location

Europe

Deal Type

Ocean Cruise, Small Ship Cruise, Ultra Luxury Cruise

Map

Rome to Barcelona

Rome to Barcelona

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Cruise Itinerary +

DAY 1 – ROME

There’s more to Rome than its ancient architecture. The Eternal City is home to a seemingly endless array of hidden gems. The artistic-minded can enjoy fashion aristocracy, street art, vespa jaunts to The Appian Way and toss coins into fountains. Or you can stroll by appointment to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and the Pope’s private quarters at the Vatican. Explore the historic ruins of The Colosseum, Caravaggio churches, the Spanish Steps and The Pantheon.

Learn how to make pasta the true Italian way, hunt truffles, nibble gelato, sip coffee and sink into a 3000 year old pool for a wellness experience. an ode to homespun pasta at a Renaissance piazza. When in Rome, fusing old with new makes it simple to indulge in whatever you like.

Rome

Rome

DAY 2 – SORRENTO

Seductive Greek Sirens still sing from Sorrento’s shores and lure us into her astonishing beauty of Vesuvian sites, Amalfi hikes and a wealth of pretty Positano pleasures. Wander maze-like Centro Storico laced with hidden gardens and historic churches then prepare your palate for old-school pizzerias and lemony gelato in picturesque Piazza Tasso. Peer down into the Valle dei Mulini or venture to Lattari Mountain trails and dig into Italy’s most famous sites: ancient Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Hop a yacht across the Bay of Naples to chic Capri or round Sorenntina Penisola for ravishing Ravello’s terraced gardens. Between sips of luscious limoncello and a wealth of wonders, Sorrento smoulders with eternal dolce vita glamour.

Sorrento

Sorrento

DAY 3 – MESSINA, SICILY

If Sicilians do everything better, then Messina is pure mastery.

The cathedral is finer; its bell tower taller; and the astronomical clock more magnificent. The fountains more fabulous with mythological figures and statue of the sea god. Cinematic settings more stunning in the nearby village where the movie “The Godfather” was filmed and wineries more fruitful growing in fertile lava fields. Top off your day Taormina, home of the magnificent Greek Theatre, or heli, hike and summit epic Mount Etna. Eternally exciting Messina is built to impress.

Messina

Messina

DAY 4 – AT SEA

Enjoy the varied restaurants or spa on Explora II.

DAY 5 – CAGLIARA

Cagliari fans out from the steep slopes of Il Castello, the hilltop citadel built by Pisan rulers in the 13th century, home to the opulent Cathedral of Santa Maria and bloody Elephant Tower, where trophy heads once hung.

The seven-kilometre expanse of Poetto Beach unfurls from the Devil’s Saddle (Sella del Diavolo) on St. Elia promontory, past a string of beachfront eateries where legendary Sardinian seafood is enhanced by crisp chilled Vermentino. Across the waves, the irresistible waters of Capo Carbonara Marine Reserve teem with colourful coral fans and kaleidoscopic sea creatures.

Cagliari

Cagliari

DAY 6 – ALGHERO, SARDINIA

Watch the sun melt into the horizon from Alghero’s monumental towers, three sentinels that keep watch over ancient walls. Dive into the Coral Coast around Capo Caccia and discover underwater worlds teeming with graceful rays and the skeletons of ancient wrecks, then delve into Neptune’s secret grotto, burrowed between limestone cliffs and pebbly beaches.

Don’t miss pretty Bosa, maiden of Sardinia, or the churches and museums of Sassari. Local wines are the perfect pour with lobster alla Catalana, plucked fresh from the deep blue sea.

Alghero

Alghero

DAY 7 – MAHON

Beckon the buzz of a small UNESCO-listed island; proud of producing its own cheese, wine and rather distinguished gin. Sink into a lemon-scented laidback lifestyle that reflects elegant Georgian architecture, Spain’s oldest opera house, history, art and a monastery-based museum.

Off glittering turquoise shores, visit the Royal Naval hospital, shop for world-renowned shoes, amble amongst butterflies up coastal paths and rest for tapas in harbour-side tavernas. Celebrated yet discreet – unhurried Menorca is the low-key location to go and not to be seen.

Mahon

Mahon

DAY 8 – BARCELONA

Breathe in the cultural heart of Catalan; an elegant blend of high energy and undisturbed tradition. Muse over the origins of captivating Gaudi architecture within the enchanting labyrinth that is the Gothic Quarter. Savour the flavours of fresh tapas and crisp cava in breezy plazas, tranquil terraces and coveted cafés, or glide down to a shimmering beach club to unwind.

Imagine a visit to peaceful Passeig de Gracia, where modernist buildings merge to showcase iconic global labels. And, as dusk falls, prepare for urban action and swing by the lively bohemian bars to fiesta on the leafy stretch of La Rambla. If you’re serious about style, this colourful city provides plenty to celebrate.

Barcelona

Barcelona

About Explora Journeys +

The ocean relaxes you and creates an energy in you that inspires inner and outer discovery, broadens horizons and triggers new connections. The ocean connects you with yourself, people and the places around you.

We call it the Ocean State of Mind. A state of mind inspired by the blue waters of our seas and oceans. A state of mind that has helped create Explora Journeys. One that is characterised by calm, unity, elegance and joy, that encourages inner and outer exploration and discovery.

EXPLORA II, the second of six luxury best-in-class ships, is a beautifully crafted haven that stimulates the senses and connects guests with the ocean, opening up new possibilities for discovery and local immersion.

Ship Highlights:

  • 461 ocean-front suites
  • 6 restaurants
  • 12 bars & lounges
  • Guests per hosts ratio 1.25 : 1

View the ocean, from your room

Explora I and II feature 461 Ocean front Suites:

  • 1 Owner’s Residence
  • 22 Ocean Residences
  • 67 Ocean Penthouses
  • 371 Ocean Terrace and Ocean Grand Terrace Suites

82 of our suites are multi-generation-friendly connecting suites.

Travel the world, and taste it.

Nine distinct inclusive culinary experiences focused on healthy, delicious food from local, sustainable sources.

Passion For Authenticity, Provenance And Wholesome Ingredients

Worldly, sophisticated, and well-travelled, with European panache, our culinary and beverage experts bring together an abundance of experience and artistry to the curation of immersive dining experiences. Our team brings enthusiasm for provenance along with a plethora of stories about the rare ingredients, which are hand-selected just for Explora Journeys.

Throughout the year, wine selections will reflect the regional areas where the ship sails, while offering favourite grape varietals including French Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Australian Shiraz, and Nebbiolo. Sommeliers will constantly source boutique wine labels to build an inspiring menu with truly interesting choices and very rare bottles.

Your home at sea

  • Private terraces which are amongst the largest in the category
  • Large floor-to-ceiling windows with elegant interiors
  • Spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area

Environmental supporting technologies

  • Hybrid-ready energy solutions
  • Waste-management and energy-saving solutions
  • No single-plastic used on-board and ashore

Generous outdoor decks

  • Three outdoor pools and one indoor pool with retractable glass roof
  • 64 private cabanas
  • Several indoor and outdoor whirlpools
  • Poolside dining and lounging

Lounge & be entertained

  • Ten indoor and outdoor bar and lounge experiences with curated entertainment and intimate performances
  • Casino, art gallery and curated shopping experiences

Holistic wellness & fitness

  • Over 700 sq m (7,500 sq ft) of indoor and outdoor wellness facilities
  • Over 270 sq m (2,900 sq ft) of fitness facilities with the latest equipment

Booking Terms & Conditions

Advertised price based on 21 July 2025 departure in an Ocean Terrace Suite. Pricing is correct as of 1 October 2024, subject to availability at the time of booking. Offers may be withdrawn or prices updated by the supplier at any time, so please enquire with our expert consultants for the latest pricing, terms and conditions. Single Supplement may apply. *Onboard Credit (OBC) will be applied to the reservation within 30 days of the journey start. Specialty dining experience includes complimentary dining at Anthology up to EUR200 per dinner. Offer is strictly limited and subject to availability until sold out.

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