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Iconic Western Mediterranean
  Varies pp

  • Duration: 8 Days
  • Destinations: France, Italy, Monaco, Spain

Select dates through 2026 | Viking Ocean

Explore France’s Riviera & Tuscany: (Rome to Barcelona or reverse)

Italy’s Renaissance treasures and France’s famed southern coast take center stage on this 8-day Mediterranean sojourn between Rome and Barcelona. Immerse yourself in Tuscan and Catalonian art, architecture and history during overnights in Tuscany and Barcelona. In the South of France, call on Monte Carlo, Monaco’s glamorous city by the sea, picturesque Marseille and historic Montpellier.

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Included With Your Trip
  • 7 nights in choice of outside veranda stateroom with understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design
  • All meals onboard including regional specialties and classics
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • 5 guided tours
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • AAA benefit: $100 per person shipboard credit
Additional Information

Day 1: Rome (embarkation)
Step on board to begin your journey. The ship will be berthed in Civitavecchia, the closest port to the airport and Rome. Relax and settle in to your well-appointed stateroom and take time to get acquainted with the many ship amenities. Perhaps you will unwind at our Infinity Pool or browse the replicas of Viking artifacts at our onboard Viking Heritage exhibit.

Day 2 - 3: Florence/Pisa
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Tuscany with an included, well-curated tour of Pisa. Alternatively, enjoy a full-day tour that combines Pisa and Florence. Begin with a scenic drive through the countryside to Florence, where you will stroll by the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore. Then on to the medieval Ponte Vecchio and the attractive Basilica di Santa Croce, resting place of Michelangelo. In Pisa, you will have time to explore the Square of Miracles, including the famous Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and Baptistery.

Day 4: Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Enjoy a full day in Monaco, the playground for the rich and famous, as well as the gateway to the beautiful South of France. Visit medieval Monaco, stopping at the Prince’s Palace and St. Nicholas Cathedral, the burial site of the royal family, including American actress Grace Kelly. You will have time to step inside the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the most prestigious and celebrated gambling mecca on Earth. As an option, venture out of town to the legendary perfumeries in Grasse, or stroll along the English promenade in glamorous Nice.

Day 5: Marseille, France
Visit Marseille, France’s oldest city, rich in timeless treasures. Discover its atmospheric Old Port, overseen by two 17th-century fortresses. The picturesque quay was built on the order of Louis XII and Louis XIII and is one of the world’s most romantic walks. As you explore, take in the beauty of its natural harbor, dotted with elegant yachts. Marvel at the church of Notre Dame de la Garde and Palais Longchamp, or venture to Aix-en-Provence with its tree-shaded squares and wide boulevards.

Day 6: Montpellier (Sète), France
Explore Montpellier today, a center of learning for centuries. Its namesake university, founded in 1160, is one of the world’s oldest, predating the Renaissance. The social and cultural center of Montpellier is the Place de la Comédie, anchored by the elegant Three Graces fountain and the stunning, neoclassical Opéra Comédie. Other sites pay tribute to a rich heritage, from the art-filled Musée Fabre and impressive St. Clement Aqueduct to the St. Pierre Cathedral with its “floating” porch supported by a pair of towers.

Day 7: Barcelona, Spain
Awake in Barcelona and further explore the Catalonian capital. Start on Las Ramblas, the mile-long leafy pedestrian boulevard. Or take a turn through the myriad side streets of the Gothic Quarter, where the ancient and the modern sit side by side, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Or head to the Passeig de Gràcia, a boulevard renowned for its architecture including works by Antoni Gaudí. You may also choose from one of the many optional tours.

Day 8: Barcelona (disembark)
Awake in Barcelona, where  your journey ends.

Departure Dates
Start: March 16, 2024
End: December 16, 2024
Price: Varies pp


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*Itineraries subject to change. AAA benefit applies to first two passengers in stateroom, are non-transferable, have no cash value if not used and may not be applied to purchase. Optional excursions, travel insurance and gratuities not included. AAA Benefit: $100 per person shipboard credit for all Viking cruises 8-11 days. Shipboard credits can only be applied when booked directly by AAA Travel Agent. This offer is combinable with group rates, early booking discounts, past passenger discounts, refer a friend credits and future cruise vouchers. Offer is not combinable with interline and wholesale bookings or valid on other Viking products. Onboard credit has no cash value. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. CST# 2052644-40. Restrictions & limitations apply. Ask AAA for details. Agency #178-018-521