Western Mediterranean Cruise — Norwegian Epic, 7 Nights

About Western Mediterranean Cruise — Norwegian Epic, 7 Nights

7-night, 8-day Western Mediterranean cruise aboard the Norwegian Epic. Fly from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and board the ship at the port of Barcelona. The ship calls at Barcelona, Marseille, Nice, Florence-Pisa (Livorno), Catania, Salerno (Amalfi Coast), and Rome (Civitavecchia), in that order; the itinerary includes 1 day at sea. Itinerary summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Barcelona; Day 2 Marseille; Day 3 Nice; Day 4 Florence-Pisa (Livorno); Day 5 At sea; Day 6 Catania; Day 7 Salerno (Amalfi Coast); Day 8 Rome (Civitavecchia) – Istanbul. Cabin options: Inside Cabin Promo, Inside Cabin Standard, Balcony Cabin Promo, Balcony Cabin Standard. The cabin price difference is added according to the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: 18 May 2027. Prices start at €1.699 per person. Included in the price: Economy-class airfare with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul and Barcelona // Rome and Istanbul; 7-night, 8-day Full Board accommodation on the ship and all onboard activities; port and airport taxes; all transfers listed in the itinerary; experienced guide services (Turkish-language guide services will be provided if there are 25 people).

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Barcelona

Fly from Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1853 (08:00); on arrival, transfer to the port of Barcelona, board the ship, and settle into your cabins. The ship departs the port at 17:00; dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 2 — Marseille

The ship docks at the port of Marseille at 07:00. The Old Port (Vieux-Port) and Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica can be visited from the port; optional shore excursions are available. The ship departs the port at 18:00; overnight accommodation on board.

Day 3 — Nice

The ship docks at the port of Nice at 07:00. Tour and free time around Monaco, Monte Carlo, and the Prince's Palace during the day. The ship departs from the port at 18:00; overnight stay on board.

Day 4 — Florence-Pisa (Livorno)

The ship docks at the Port of Florence-Pisa (Livorno) at 07:00. Enjoy sightseeing and free time during the day around the Duomo, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and Piazza della Signoria. The ship departs the port at 23:59; overnight on board.

Day 5 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 6 — Catania

The ship docks at the port of Catania at 07:00. Sightseeing around Mount Etna and the Island of Sicily, followed by free time during the day. The ship departs from the port at 17:30; overnight stay on board.

Day 7 — Salerno (Amalfi Coast)

The ship docks at the port of Salerno (Amalfi Coast) at 07:00. Spend the day sightseeing and enjoying free time around Positano, Amalfi and Sorrento. The ship departs at 18:00; overnight on board.

Day 8 — Rome (Civitavecchia) – Istanbul

The ship arrives at Rome (Civitavecchia) port at 07:00; disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to the airport and return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1864.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Western Mediterranean cruise on Norwegian Epic last?

The tour is 7 nights and 8 days, including 1 day at sea.

Which ports does the ship visit?

Respectively Barcelona, Marseille, Nice, Florence-Pisa (Livorno), Catania, Salerno (Amalfi Coast), Rome (Civitavecchia).

Which ship operates this tour?

Aboard the Norwegian Epic ship.

Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?

Fly from Istanbul to the port of Barcelona with Turkish Airlines and board the ship there; return is also by plane.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: May 18, 2027. Prices start from €1,699 per person.

What cabin types are available?

Promo Inside Cabin (base price), Standard Inside Cabin (+€100), Promo Balcony Cabin (+€400), Standard Balcony Cabin (+€600). Supplement is per person.

What is included in the price?

Economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul to Barcelona and from Rome to Istanbul; 7-night, 8-day full-board accommodation on board and all activities on the ship; Port and airport taxes; All transfers listed in the program; Experienced guide service (Turkish-speaking guide service will be provided if there are 25 people.).

What is not included in the price?

All alcoholic and some non-alcoholic drinks on board; Personal expenses (phone, dry cleaning, internet, etc.); All optional excursions organized by the ship or your guide; Gratuities for the ship's service staff; Visa fee; International departure fee.

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.