6-Night Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

6-Night Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

Written by Sasha Lazarevic

Sasha’s recommended first cruise itinerary in Europe

Sailing out of Civitavecchia (Rome)

Getting here is an easy hour transfer from Rome City or my preferred method is a train which is quick and more cost effective method. There are a few restaurants and cafes around to enjoy before or after any cruise all within 5 to 10 minutes of the harbours.

NCL Epic Cruise Ship

NCL Epic Cruise Ship

Cannes, France

  • Wander hilly Le Suquet for Riviera panoramas and painter‑worthy pastel lanes.

  • Sip a café allongé on Boulevard de la Croisette, where yachts and movie‑set glamour sparkle side‑by‑side, or simply enjoy the beach and amazing beach clubs.

Cannes Beach in France

Cannes Beach in France

Barcelona, Spain

  • Marvel at Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia, a stone forest lit by rainbow glass.

  • Graze through La Boqueria Marketcones of jamón and bite‑size tapas on the go.

La Sagrada Família Basílica in Barcelona

La Sagrada Família Basílica in Barcelona

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

  • Gaze up at gothic La Seu Cathedral, mirrored in the marina’s calm waters.

  • Relax on Cala Major beach, turquoise waves lapping powder‑soft sand.

Palma de Mallorca in Spain

Palma de Mallorca in Spain

Ajaccio, Corsica

  • Ride the Route des Sanguinaires to crimson headlands and crashing surf.

  • Taste smoky Corsican charcuterie with a chilled rosé on the harbor quay.

Corsica in France

Corsica in France

La Spezia & Cinque Terre, Italy

  • Climb Vernazza’s Doria tower for a cliff‑top mosaic of pastel villages.

  • Twirl fresh trofie al pesto in Monterosso—basil picked the same morning.

Riomaggiore in Cinque Terre

Riomaggiore in Cinque Terre

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Sasha Lazarevic

Sasha Lazarevic

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