MSC World Europa cruise ship with Mediterranean shore excursion highlights

    MSC Europa
    5-Day Private VIP European Highlights Package

    5 days Sicily, Malta, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa 5.0 (196 operator reviews)

    Tour Description

    Designed especially for MSC World Europa cruisers, this 5-day tour explores some of the Mediterranean's most iconic destinations.

    Visit the famous Godfather filming villages of Savoca, Forza d'Agrò & Taormina in Sicily. Discover Malta's highlights, including the Blue Grotto, Dingli Cliffs, Mdina, and historic Valletta.

    In Barcelona, admire the Sagrada Família, stroll through the Gothic Quarter, and visit the lively Boquería Market. Continue to Provence and Marseille with elegant Aix-en-Provence, the dramatic Calanques, and the hilltop Notre-Dame de la Garde.

    The journey ends on the Italian Riviera, exploring Portofino and charming Ligurian seaside villages. A perfect blend of culture, history, and spectacular Mediterranean scenery.

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    Pickup Points & Ports

    A guide will wait for you with a sign with your name at the port terminal at each stop.

    Port of MessinaPort of VallettaPort of BarcelonaPort of MarseillePort of Genoa

    Itinerary

    Day 1 – Godfather Highlights (Messina, Sicily)

    1

    Savoca

    One of Sicily's most famous Godfather filming locations. Visit the Church of Santa Lucia and the legendary Bar Vitelli.

    2

    Forza d'Agrò

    A picturesque village with narrow stone alleyways and Godfather filming locations with spectacular coastal views.

    3

    Taormina

    Sicily's most elegant town - free time for lunch, exploring the historic center, or the famous Greek-Roman Theatre.

    Day 2 – Malta VIP Highlights Full Day

    1

    Wied iz-Zurrieq & Blue Grotto

    Sea caves with dazzling shades of blue and optional boat trip.

    2

    Il-Girgenti & Dingli Cliffs

    Serene valley and Malta's highest point with sweeping Mediterranean views.

    3

    Rabat & Mdina

    Historic streets and the "Silent City" - a medieval walled town.

    4

    Valletta

    Malta's capital with St. John's Co-Cathedral, Caravaggio's masterpiece, and Upper Barrakka Gardens.

    Day 3 – Barcelona VIP Highlights

    1

    Sagrada Familia

    Gaudí's masterpiece basilica with nature-inspired forms and richly sculpted façades.

    2

    Gothic Quarter & La Rambla

    Medieval streets, vibrant boulevard with street performers and flower stalls.

    3

    Mercat de la Boqueria

    Historic market with fresh fruits, seafood, Iberian ham, and Catalan specialties.

    4

    Montjuïc & Passeig de Gràcia

    Panoramic views and Modernist architecture.

    5

    Park Güell

    Gaudí's imaginative UNESCO-listed park (if time permits).

    Day 4 – Aix-en-Provence & Marseille

    1

    Aix-en-Provence

    City of a thousand fountains with guided walking tour and Provençal market.

    2

    Cap Canaille & Calanques

    Spectacular coastal cliffs and the national park's dramatic fjord-like inlets.

    3

    Cassis

    Charming fishing village with colorful harbor.

    4

    Marseille & Notre-Dame de la Garde

    Panoramic city drive and Marseille's iconic hilltop basilica.

    Day 5 – Italian Riviera Highlights (Genoa)

    1

    Portofino

    A beautiful Ligurian gem with spectacular views and a colorful harbor.

    2

    Camogli

    Liguria's most authentic fishermen's village.

    3

    Sestri Levante

    The "Town of Two Seas" - one of Liguria's most charming villages.

    4

    Rapallo

    Elegant seaside town with vibrant historic center.

    5

    Santa Margherita Ligure

    Refined coastal town with Baroque churches and stunning seaside views.

    📝 The itinerary might change due to schedule constraints as well as other reasons. It can also be customized according to your wishes.

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    Holland America Line
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    Gallery

    Happy guests with their private guide in front of their MSC cruise ship
    Meeting our guests at the ship - private VIP touring from the first minute
    Malta's Blue Grotto sea caves with a boat on turquoise water
    Day 2 - Malta: the Blue Grotto sea caves near Wied iz-Zurrieq
    Chapel above Malta's Dingli Cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean
    Day 2 - Malta: the chapel above the Dingli Cliffs
    Aerial view of Mdina Cathedral, Malta's Silent City
    Day 2 - Malta: Mdina Cathedral in the heart of the Silent City
    The fortified walls of Mdina, Malta, above green countryside
    Day 2 - Malta: the medieval walls of Mdina
    Colorful traditional Maltese street with painted balconies
    Day 2 - Malta: traditional balconies in the old streets
    Gaudi's mosaic terrace at Park Guell with views over Barcelona
    Day 3 - Barcelona: Gaudi's Park Guell
    Ochre hilltop village of Roussillon in Provence, France
    Day 4 - Provence: the ochre village of Roussillon
    Panoramic view over the port and old town of Genoa, Italy
    Day 5 - Genoa: panorama over the port and old town