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Let yourself be transported to the exotic and fascinating bazaars of Tunis. Discover the hidden treasures of Sicily, symbolic meeting place between east and west. Lose yourself in Barcelona's gothic inspiration with its authentic tapas and local flamenco.
During summer 2007 MSC Cruises is offering cruises on board MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia and MSC Melody, while MSC Lirica will join them in September 2007. Five different itineraries and a rich choice of excursions run up to mid-November.
MSC Musica departs every Sunday from Genoa to cruise Italy, Tunisia, the Balearic Islands, Spain and France (8 days/7 nights). Ports of call include Genoa, Naples, Palermo, Tunis, Palma, Barcelona and Marseille before returning to Genoa. Departures up to 28 October 2007 (departing from Naples on Mondays and Palermo on Tuesdays).
Selection of excursions:
Palermo
Tour of the city centre stopping to view the Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio or San Nicolò dei Greci - commonly called the Martorana - Piazza Pretoria and the Massimo Theatre. Includes a guided tour of the Monreale Duomo, famous for its splendid mosaics.
Palma
Excursion to the city to visit the Bellever Castle, the gothic Barrio, the majestic Cathedral and Toros Square.
Barcelona
Tour of Gaudì's city, stopping off at Casa Batlò, Casa Mija, Parc Guell and Sagrada Familia, the undisputed masterpiece of the Catalan architect.
MSC Sinfonia departs every Monday from Genoa cruising to Italy, Monaco, Spain, Malta and Tunisia (8 days/7 nights). Ports of call include Genoa, Monte Carlo, Valencia, Valletta, Tunis and Civitavecchia before returning to Genoa, with departures up to 12 November 2007 (Sunday departures from Civitavecchia).
Selection of excursions:
Valencia
Travel the roads and piazzas of this Spanish city tour by coach and on foot, including a guided tour of the Cathedral.
Tunis
Visit the Medina of Tunis, a typical Arab market with vibrant streets flanked by shops selling a host of artisans' wares.
MSC Melody will depart every Saturday from Livorno, cruising to Italy, France, Spain, the Balearic Islands and Tunisia (8 days/7 nights). Ports of call include Livorno, St. Tropez, Barcelona, Ibiza, Tunis, Messina and Naples before returning to Livorno. Departures up to 27 October 2007 (Friday departures from Naples and Thursdays from Messina).
Selection of excursions:
Ibiza
Tour of this typical Mediterranean island, stopping off at the salt lake and the white church of San Josè. Free time at Saint Anthony's for a stroll through the old town.
Naples
Walking tour stopping off at Saint Gregorio Armeno, at the Church of the New Christ, at the Basilica and at the Cloister of Saint Chiara.
MSC Lirica offers two itineraries. The first itinerary will call into Italy, France, Spain and Morocco (8 Days/7 nights). Ports of call include Genoa, Marseille, Valencia, Tangiers, Malaga and Civitavecchia before returning to Genoa, with Saturday departures from 15 September to 10 November 2007 (Friday departures from Civitavecchia).
The second itinerary is a short cruise of Italian ports (4 days/3 nights): Genoa, Civitavecchia and Olbia, returning to Genoa with a single Wednesday departure on 12 September 2007.
Selection of excursions:
Avignon (from Marseille)
Visit the evocative Palace of the Popes and walk through the historic city centre. In the afternoon visit Les Baux de Provence, a typical Provencal town perched on a barren rock face.
Tangiers
Tour of the city that straddles Europe and Africa with its mixture of languages, especially evident in the colourful souk and the fragrant markets.
Rome (from Civitavecchia)
Grand tour of the eternal city to discover the ancient civilization and the roots of Christianity: from the Colosseum and Piazza Navona to the Imperial Gateway and Fontana di Trevi, plus Saint Peter's Basilica.
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Let yourself be transported to the exotic and fascinating bazaars of Tunis. Discover the hidden treasures of Sicily, symbolic meeting place between east and west. Lose yourself in Barcelona's gothic inspiration with its authentic tapas and local flamenco.
During summer 2007 MSC Cruises is offering cruises on board MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia and MSC Melody, while MSC Lirica will join them in September 2007. Five different itineraries and a rich choice of excursions run up to mid-November.
MSC Musica departs every Sunday from Genoa to cruise Italy, Tunisia, the Balearic Islands, Spain and France (8 days/7 nights). Ports of call include Genoa, Naples, Palermo, Tunis, Palma, Barcelona and Marseille before returning to Genoa. Departures up to 28 October 2007 (departing from Naples on Mondays and Palermo on Tuesdays).
Selection of excursions:
Palermo
Tour of the city centre stopping to view the Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio or San Nicolò dei Greci - commonly called the Martorana - Piazza Pretoria and the Massimo Theatre. Includes a guided tour of the Monreale Duomo, famous for its splendid mosaics.
Palma
Excursion to the city to visit the Bellever Castle, the gothic Barrio, the majestic Cathedral and Toros Square.
Barcelona
Tour of Gaudì's city, stopping off at Casa Batlò, Casa Mija, Parc Guell and Sagrada Familia, the undisputed masterpiece of the Catalan architect.
MSC Sinfonia departs every Monday from Genoa cruising to Italy, Monaco, Spain, Malta and Tunisia (8 days/7 nights). Ports of call include Genoa, Monte Carlo, Valencia, Valletta, Tunis and Civitavecchia before returning to Genoa, with departures up to 12 November 2007 (Sunday departures from Civitavecchia).
Selection of excursions:
Valencia
Travel the roads and piazzas of this Spanish city tour by coach and on foot, including a guided tour of the Cathedral.
Tunis
Visit the Medina of Tunis, a typical Arab market with vibrant streets flanked by shops selling a host of artisans' wares.
MSC Melody will depart every Saturday from Livorno, cruising to Italy, France, Spain, the Balearic Islands and Tunisia (8 days/7 nights). Ports of call include Livorno, St. Tropez, Barcelona, Ibiza, Tunis, Messina and Naples before returning to Livorno. Departures up to 27 October 2007 (Friday departures from Naples and Thursdays from Messina).
Selection of excursions:
Ibiza
Tour of this typical Mediterranean island, stopping off at the salt lake and the white church of San Josè. Free time at Saint Anthony's for a stroll through the old town.
Naples
Walking tour stopping off at Saint Gregorio Armeno, at the Church of the New Christ, at the Basilica and at the Cloister of Saint Chiara.
MSC Lirica offers two itineraries. The first itinerary will call into Italy, France, Spain and Morocco (8 Days/7 nights). Ports of call include Genoa, Marseille, Valencia, Tangiers, Malaga and Civitavecchia before returning to Genoa, with Saturday departures from 15 September to 10 November 2007 (Friday departures from Civitavecchia).
The second itinerary is a short cruise of Italian ports (4 days/3 nights): Genoa, Civitavecchia and Olbia, returning to Genoa with a single Wednesday departure on 12 September 2007.
Selection of excursions:
Avignon (from Marseille)
Visit the evocative Palace of the Popes and walk through the historic city centre. In the afternoon visit Les Baux de Provence, a typical Provencal town perched on a barren rock face.
Tangiers
Tour of the city that straddles Europe and Africa with its mixture of languages, especially evident in the colourful souk and the fragrant markets.
Rome (from Civitavecchia)
Grand tour of the eternal city to discover the ancient civilization and the roots of Christianity: from the Colosseum and Piazza Navona to the Imperial Gateway and Fontana di Trevi, plus Saint Peter's Basilica.
Click here to view the article.
