Beijing Departure: 11-Day Luxury Mediterranean Cruise.
Today, we introduce a dreamy sea journey—the Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas 9-night, 11-day Western Mediterranean cruise including Barcelona.
Let's explore every detail of this luxurious sea voyage together! 🌊✨
🛳 Oasis of the Seas 🛳
🚢 Scale: This cruise ship weighs 225,000 tons, is 362 meters long and 47 meters wide, has 17 decks, 2,796 various cabins, and can accommodate 6,431 passengers.
🌊 Facilities: The ship features seven themed neighborhoods, including Central Park with tropical plants, the lively Boardwalk, and an adult-only entertainment area. There are also pools, sports areas, youth activity zones, and spa and fitness areas.
🍽 Dining: More than 10 types of international cuisine, over 10 different cafes, bars, and dessert stations to satisfy your taste buds.
🌟 Highlights of the Trip 🌟
✨ Mallorca: Known as the backyard of the Mediterranean, it is a sunny retreat for artists and writers.
✨ Marseille: Experience the charm of the capital of the Provence region in France, visit the Notre-Dame de la Garde overlooking the city.
✨ Cinque Terre: A popular Italian destination, enjoy the stunning coastal scenery of Italy.
✨ Rome: Explore the Eternal City, from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain, and feel the charm of the open-air architectural museum.
✨ Naples: The jewel of southern Italy, with the opportunity to visit the ancient city of Pompeii, which has been asleep for thousands of years.
🗺 Itinerary Reference 🗺
📅 2024: May 4 | June 8
🌈 Day 1: Depart from Beijing to Barcelona
🌈 Day 2: Barcelona (Spain), stay in Barcelona.
🌈 Day 3: Barcelona (Spain), city tour, board the ship in the afternoon, expected departure at 18:00.
🌈 Day 4: Palma (Spain), explore Mallorca.
🌈 Day 5: Marseille (France), visit the Old Port of Marseille, Notre-Dame de la Garde, etc.
🌈 Day 6: La Spezia (Italy), visit Cinque Terre.
🌈 Day 7: Civitavecchia/Rome (Italy), explore Rome's historical sites.
🌈 Day 8: Naples (Italy), explore Naples and the ancient city of Pompeii.
🌈 Day 9: Sea cruising.
🌈 Day 10: Return to Barcelona, visit major attractions in Barcelona.
🌈 Day 11: Return to Beijing, end of the journey.
💰 Costs Included 💰
Round-trip airfare + cruise ticket + Spanish visa + 2 nights in European hotels + tickets to designated attractions
We visited Cinque Terre on a day bus tour from Florence and despite a confusing rushed start to the morning once we were on the bus headed for La Spezia things seemed to calm down. We were able to visit 4 of the 5 villages that make up this quaint area.Taking the train from La Spezia our first stop was Monterosso. We had lunch a little beach side restaurant. Pasta because when in Italy... From there we made our backwards stopping at Vernazza where it was a short walk down to the water from the station and the first taste of the iconic fishing village vista that is synonymous with Cinque Terre. Before moving on to Manarola and finally Riomaggiore where we were able to catch the start of a beautiful sunset.There was a lot to fit in one day especially with the lengthy distance to Florence but it was worth every minute.I would definitely look to stay in or near the villages if I were to visit again. The hiking trail across the 5 villages looks very intriguing.
Cinque Terre is a small and historic fishing village in northwestern Italy. Cinque Terre is now a national park in Italy. There is no lane between the Cinque Terre and only one railway and coastal pedestrian trail.
The five largest villages also have the largest beaches, but it is the pain of the pebble beach. If you don't go to the sea and don't bask in the sun, you can visit for up to an hour. There are many restaurants but they are all average. The most famous color house village, along the hill opposite the house to the mountain road to the top of the mountain is the best photo place, you can also take pictures along the way but shoot people backlight.
In Monterosso, if you go to the market, you can buy specialty food, local wine, clothes and traditional crafts; at night, the bar is full of young people. People do not need to contact with their mobile phones because they can meet at any time on the streets of the small village. On Italy's Mediterranean coast, people eat lunch and dinner late, because the summer sun doesn't go down until eight or nine. After midnight, people drink beer by the sea, play guitar and sing with unfamiliar friends.
One of my favourite place in Italy made of five fishing villages known for their beautiful colours.
The heavenly scenery makes people linger.
The fishing village town, which is not affected by any artificial influence on the Nikolai coast, is protected by the government and is now listed as a "World Heritage Site". Travel with the leader by train to feel the local feelings