Brilliant Med Cruise and Twin City Summer Holiday from Rome to Barcelona

Bed and breakfast hotel stays in Rome and Barcelona

Combine two major cities with a Mediterranean port hopping cruise in between. See and do much more during your summer holiday with a mix of culture, relaxation, history, sights, beaches and culinary delights. Peel Back layer upon layer of history in Rome - the Pantheon, Forum and Colosseum are must see. Check out the Renaissance city of Florence and the Ponte Del Vecchio. Have Spanish Tapas on the Ramblas in Barcelona and marvel at the Sagrada Familia Cathedral - now the tallest church in world.

Fly to Rome and make your own way to  your hotel in the city centre for an overnight stay.

Navona Palace Luxury Inn

Navona Palace is a 17th-century building in Rome's historic centre, 150 m from Piazza Navona square. It offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms and suites at Navona Palace Luxury Inn feature an LCD TV with satellite channels. Suites come with separate living and sleeping areas, some with exposed wooden beams on the ceilings. Inside the hotel a fantastic and fully equipped spa at disposal of our guests. The Palace is located in a pedestrian area full of shops, pubs and restaurants. Navona is a great choice for travellers interested in food, city walks and culture.

A further overnight stay.

Rome

In Rome you will be spoilt for choice in this infinitely intriguing city where an unsurpassed vibrancy of life mixes with epic history, tasty cuisine, top class shopping and a joyous nightlife. Peel back layer upon layer history with world class sights such as the Coliseum, The Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain and more. The Pantheon is awe-inspiring dating back to 27 BC and is the only complete structure from the Roman Empire still standing. The circus maximus once seated 250,000 spectators for chariot races around 11 BC. While the oval shape of Piazza Navona, which houses the magnificent Four River Fountain, is a clue to its Stadium of Domitian heritage from 86 AD were gladiators fought and athletes competed. The Spanish Steps, the home of John Keats, were built in 1723-1725 and are another of those must-see places – a place to sit and people watch artists, poets and painters.The best place to stay is in the centre of Rome close the train terminus which puts you within walking distance of many of the major attractions. Walking is the best option to enable you to unearth some unexpected sights, memorable moments and great photo opportunities. Perhaps the warm aroma of a bakery and the handmade leather of a local craftsman. Seek out that tucked away piazza stuck in the 16th century criss-crossed with washing lines and adorned with colourful window boxesRome The Eternal City – so called because the Roman Empire thought that no matter what happened to the world, no matter how many other empires may rise and fall, Rome would go on forever. Rome is the accumulation of knowledge, art and war for innumerable generations. Rome Was Not Built In A Day – dates back to the 12th Century referring to the fact that the development of Rome was slow and steady. That many centuries were required to make it the chief city of the world and that great things are not achieved without great patience and effort.

Make your own way to the Port of Civitavecchia to embark the ship. Cheapest and quickest way to get to Civitavecchia Port is by train from the Rome Train Terminii station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes and costs just 5 euros.

Brilliance of the Seas

Enjoy the classic delights of Royal Caribbean on a smaller ship without the crowds. The Brilliance of the Seas was launched in 2002 and refurbished in 2018 - being the second ship of the four-ship Radiance class fleet. This sleek yacht-like ship combines panoramic vistas and wide-open spaces with acres of glass enclosing the nine-storey central atrium. This ship is more modest in size so as not to be overwhelming, carrying just 2112 passengers over 13 decks, at 90,090 tonnes and 962 feet in length. There are 3 swimming pools, 14 restaurants, a theatre, casino and also the Vitality at Sea Spa.

Livorno

Approximately 30 minutes from the port lies the ancient city of Pisa with its famous leaning tower. Then it's on to Florence – a renaissance treasure founded in the 16th century. Visit the the Uffizi Gallery and the main cathedral Il Duomo Di Firenze which was started in 1296 and completed in 1436. No visit to Florence would be complete without a walk across Ponte Vecchio which is lined with gold and silver merchants.

Villefranche (Nice)

The Bay of Vellfranche is reputed to be one of the top 5 in the world flanked by The Cap of Nice and Cap Ferrat. The charming old town of Villefranche tumbles down the hillside to the sea and ends at a sandy beach for the opportunity to sink your toes into the sand. Within 5 miles each way you will find Nice, Monaco and Antibes which are easy to reach by local bus or train.

Marseille

Marseille is the oldest city and France filled with elegant shops , bars and restaurants. Visit the Church of Notre Dame with its statue of the Virgin Mary or further afield Avignon and Provence.

Enjoy an uninterrupted day of relaxation at sea taking advantage of the facilities, entertainment and dining options on board.

Valencia

Walk through the heart of Old Valencia where you will discover the cathedral, the old silk exchange and the historic central market. The pretty Plaza de la Reina is where you can view the beautiful architecture of the thirteenth century cathedral, rumoured to be the home of the Holy Grail. Also see the 'Miquelet', the city's most famous bell tower. Explore the narrow atmospheric streets of the old town full of beautiful old buildings which belonged to the medieval noble families. One of the highlights is La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia, a UNESCO World Heritage site which dates from the 15th century and was originally used for trading silk.

Disembark the ship after breakfast and make your own way to the nearby city centre for an overnight hotel stay.

H10 Casanova

This elegant hotel, situated in the heart of the Eixample district, enjoys a prime location on the renowned Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. Within walking distance of Plaza Catalunya, Las Ramblas, and other sites of cultural and historical interest, the hotel offers convenient access to the city's vibrant core. Prefer to take public transport? You'll find convenient links just outside the hotel. Sants Station is approximately 1. 5 km away, and the airport is approximately 8 km from the hotel. This is an ideal starting point for discovering this wonderful city.

A further overnight hotel stay.

Barcelona

The Christopher Columbus Statue marks the entrance to the port and the start of Las Ramblas pedestrian area – lined with shops, bars and restaurants where street entertainers keep you entertained. Perhaps visit the famous Sagrada Familia Cathedral which was started in 1882 and is still not complete. Universal's Port Aventura theme Park is situated close by, there is also the Picasso Museum, Gaudi Architecture and the Barcelona FC museum.

Make your own way to the airport for your flight home.

Start Date Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
13/06/26 £1819 £2059 £2559 £4569 view
25/07/26 £1529 £1689 £1999 £4579 view
05/09/26 £1359 £1539 £1789 £3539 view