Western Mediterranean Cruise — Explora 2, 4 Nights
About Western Mediterranean Cruise — Explora 2, 4 Nights
A 4 Nights 5 Days Western Mediterranean cruise aboard Explora 2. Fly from Istanbul and embark at the port of Rome. The ship calls at Rome, Florence–Pisa (Livorno), Villefranche-sur-Mer and Barcelona in sequence. Itinerary summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Rome; Day 2 Florence–Pisa (Livorno); Day 3 Villefranche-sur-Mer; Day 4 At sea; Day 5 Barcelona – Istanbul. Cabin options: Ocean Terrace Suite OT1, Ocean Terrace Suite OT4, PENTHOUSE Suite, Penthouse Suite PP Suite. The cabin supplement is added according to the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: 7 December 2026. Prices start from €2.299 per person. Included in the price: 4 nights onboard in the selected cabin category; Full Board meals onboard; Scheduled round-trip flights.
Departure Dates
7 - 11 December 2026 — €2.299 (≈₺131.200)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul – Rome
Flight from Istanbul; on arrival transfer to the port of Rome, embarkation, and check-in to cabins. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 2 — Florence-Pisa (Livorno)
Stopover at the port of Florence-Pisa (Livorno). The Florence Duomo and the Leaning Tower of Pisa can be visited from this port; optional shore excursions are organized for those interested. Overnight on board.
Day 3 — Villefranche-sur-Mer
Port call at Villefranche-sur-Mer. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions available for interested guests. Overnight stay on board.
Day 4 — Cruising at sea
Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.
Day 5 — Barcelona – Istanbul
Disembarkation after breakfast at Barcelona port. Transfer to the airport and return flight to Istanbul.
Places to Visit
Rome
Florence-Pisa (Livorno)
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Barcelona
What’s Included
4 nights onboard accommodation in the selected cabin category
Full board meals on board
Round-trip scheduled flights
What’s Not Included
Shore excursion programs organized by the cruise company
Visa fee and international departure tax
Personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days does the Western Mediterranean cruise with Explora 2 last?
Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?
A flight from Istanbul arrives at Rome port to board the ship; the return is also by air.
What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?
Departure dates: December 7, 2026. Price per person starts from €2,299.
What cabin types are available?
Ocean Terrace Suite OT1 suite (base price), Ocean Terrace Suite OT4 suite (+€200), PENTHOUSE suite (+€700), Penthouse Suite PP Suite suite (+€900). Differences are per person.
What is included in the price?
4 nights onboard accommodation in the selected cabin category; Full board meals on the ship; Round-trip scheduled flights.
What is not included in the price?
Shore excursion programs organized by the cruise line; Visa fee and international departure tax; Personal expenses.
Is a visa required?
Since the itinerary calls at ports in the Schengen area, Turkish citizens travelling with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are required to obtain a Schengen visa. As the ship leaves the Schengen area and re-enters, the visa must be multiple-entry.