See the best of southern Europe by sea

11 nights from £2,530 per person based on 2 sharing

Start your holiday with a night in Barcelona before boarding Virgin Voyages for a 10-night adults-only cruise through some of the Mediterranean's most memorable destinations. Sailing from Spain to France, Corsica, Italy, Sicily and Malta before returning via Mallorca, this itinerary blends glamorous coastal towns, historic cities and relaxed days at sea, with exceptional dining and entertainment included throughout.
  • Your first stop is Cannes, where you'll have the day to soak up the glamour of the French Riviera. Wander along the famous Boulevard de la Croisette, browse the stalls of Marché Forville or settle into a café overlooking the marina as luxury yachts drift in and out of the harbour. Next, you'll sail to Ajaccio in Corsica, where relaxed piazzas, colourful streets and waterfront restaurants offer a completely different pace. As Napoleon Bonaparte's birthplace, the town blends fascinating history with a welcoming local feel and excellent seafood.

  • The following day brings you to Rome via Civitavecchia, where ancient landmarks sit alongside bustling piazzas and neighbourhood trattorias. Visit the Colosseum, throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain or simply spend time wandering through cobbled streets with a gelato in hand. Next you'll arrive in Salerno, your gateway to the Amalfi Coast, where colourful villages cling dramatically to the cliffs. Whether you choose to visit Positano, explore Amalfi or simply enjoy fresh seafood overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, it's one of the highlights of the journey.

  • Later, you'll arrive in Valletta, one of Europe's smallest capitals but one packed with character. Walk through streets built from honey-coloured limestone, admire the views across the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barrakka Gardens or visit the remarkable St John's Co-Cathedral. Before returning to Barcelona, you'll also call at Palma de Mallorca, where Gothic architecture, stylish boutiques and lively tapas bars provide the perfect final taste of the Mediterranean lifestyle.

  • Throughout your holiday, you'll spend your first night at the contemporary INNSiDE by Meliá Barcelona Apolo before boarding your ship. Once on board, your Sea Terrace cabin offers a private balcony complete with Virgin Voyages' signature red hammock, a clever Seabed that transforms from sofa to bed, mood lighting and premium finishes throughout. Combined with more than 20 included restaurants, stylish pool decks, adults-only spaces and entertainment that continues long into the evening, it offers a refreshingly different way to experience life at sea.

Barcelona | Cannes | Ajaccio | Rome | Amalfi Coast | Catania | Valletta | Palma de Mallorca | Barcelona

What’s included: 

• 10 nights aboard Resilient Lady

• Sea Terrace; full-board basis

• 1 night pre-cruise stay at INNSiDE by Meliá Barcelona Apolo, staying in an Innside Room; bed & breakfast basis

• Flights from London Heathrow on 17/07/2027; with private transfers

Terms and Conditions

This holiday is organised by Travel Counsellors Ltd and, where it is a flight-inclusive package, is ATOL protected under Travel Counsellors Ltd ATOL 6751. Subject to availability. No local charges payable. T&Cs apply. Please give me a call for further details. Price based on 2 adults sharing. Prices correct at time of posting. Offers are subject to change. I can advise on travel insurance at the time of booking.

11 nights from £2,530 per person based on 2 sharing

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Travel Counsellors Ltd features and sells holidays organised either by Travel Counsellors Ltd or by third-party tour operators. Where Travel Counsellors Ltd has created the package, it will be the organiser of that package and, where flight-inclusive, protected under Travel Counsellors Ltd ATOL 6751. Where an offer is sourced through another tour operator, that tour operator is the package organiser and Travel Counsellors Ltd acts as agent; any ATOL protection will be provided under that tour operator’s ATOL. The relevant organiser, ATOL holder and ATOL number will be stated on the individual offer and confirmed before and at the time of booking. Prices and information are correct at the time of distribution, subject to availability, and may be withdrawn or amended at any time.  Please ask your Travel Counsellor at the time of booking.

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