Mediterranean Experience in France & Spain

9 days | Marseille • Saint-Tropez • Cannes • Nice • Corsica • Menorca • Barcelona

The list of cities you will reach with VASCO DA GAMA on this trip reads like a list of several European highlights at once: Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice and Barcelona. And as if these magnifi cent cities and towns were not reason enough to board the ship, your itinerary also includes two particularly beautiful islands, Corsica and Menorca. They promise a pleasant contrast to the international jet set and exciting big city hustle and bustle. The perfect cruise to experience the Mediterranean in its full glory! You can switch effortlessly between bustling cities and enchanting natural landscapes. Meanwhile, we will make sure that you partake of every pleasure – on land and at sea!

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Mediterranean

VASCO DA GAMA

Why this trip?

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nicko cruises Seereise nach Mittelmeer Frankreich St.Tropez

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Menorca Mahon in Spanien bei einer Hochseereise mit nicko cruises

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In St. Tropez, Cannes and Nice you can see for yourself the unique atmosphere that can be felt in all three cities.
On Corsica, the small fi shing village of Calvi will captivate you with its originality. Christopher Columbus is said to have been born not far from here.
Napoleon Bonaparte also came from Corsica. In Ajaccio, you can follow in his footsteps.
On Menorca, you can do something good for your body and soul: hike through the s’Albufera des Grau Nature Park.

Itinerary

Marseille (Provence)

Casting off: 20:00

Experience France with all its facets. Marseille enchants visitors with the charming old fishing port, the imposing basilica Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, breathtaking nature and historic fortresses.

Embarkation 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

St. Tropez

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 23:00

Stroll along the glamorous harbor, wander through the historic old town and experience the urban history of the French artist city of St. Tropez in one of the enchanting museums. From the time-honored citadel you have a unique view over the entire bay on the Cote d'Azur!

Cannes

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 23:00

Cannes, picturesquely situated on the French Riviera, is famous for its international film festival. The promenade "La Croisette" follows the course of the coast and leads past sandy beaches and magnificent architecture.

Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nizza)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 22:00

Willkommen an der zauberhaften Côte d'Azur! Wunderschöne Gärten, alte enge Gassen in der historischen Altstadt und eine malerische Küste erwartet Sie in den bunten Hafenstädten Villefranche-sur-Mer und Nizza. Genießen Sie unbedingt den atemberaubenden Ausblick von den Gipfeln der naheliegenden Berge!

Calvi (Corsica)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 20:00

The small fishing town of Calvi in the northwest of the island fascinates with its cozy old town. The mighty citadel, which houses a cathedral, a bishop's palace and the alleged birthplace of Christopher Columbus, is located on a small promontory off the coast.

Ajaccio (Corsica)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 18:00

The capital of Corsica is also the birthplace of Napoleon. The family's former ancestral home, Maison Bonaparte, exhibits family heirlooms as a museum. The cityscape is characterized by narrow streets and old houses with facades in red, orange and yellow.

Mahón (Menorca)

Mooring: 12:00 Casting off: 20:00

High above the picturesque harbor town on Menorca towers the Castell de Sant Felip. Stroll through the picturesque town of Mahón with its romantic harbor and charming parks and enjoy the wonderful view!

Barcelona

Mooring: 08:00

The Catalan city is one of the most beautiful in the entire Mediterranean. Nine buildings in Barcelona are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The cityscape is characterized by buildings of the architect Antoni Gaudí. The facade of the five-nave basilica is admirable; but he also created a stately townhouse, the Palau Güell, and the Park Güell on a ridge in the north of Barcelona. Hundreds of tapas bars with typical Spanish specialties await visitors on the amusement mile Las Ramblas.

Barcelona

Disembarkation until 09:00.

Services

The services provided during your trip

Return flight from/to Frankfurt or Düsseldorf
Cruise in the booked cabin category
nicko cruises full board
nicko cruises cruise management German-speaking
German-speaking local tour guide during the excursions (this cannot be guaranteed in all destinations, in these cases English-speaking guide)
English-speaking service on board
Entertainment programme and lectures on the countries visited on board
Loving, age-appropriate childcare and large children's area
Convenient Whisper audio system for a variety of excursions
Use of the fitness area, swimming pools, outdoor sports area and spa area with sauna
Travel documents
Luggage service between landing stage and cabin for embarkation and disembarkation
All port and passenger fees

Additional services

Classic beverage package on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €264 p. P.
Premium beverage package on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €424 p. P.
Non-alcoholic beverage package for kids & teens on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €112 p. P.
Insurance
Complete insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Travel health insurance

Your ship: VASCO DA GAMA

On our VASCO DA GAMA, which was named Ship of the Year in April 2023, you can travel to your personal places of longing all over the world. Whether you are dreaming of the North Cape, the Mediterranean or even a trip around the world: You will indulge in pure cruise feeling on a comparatively small ship with a manageable number of guests of maximum 1,000 passengers. Enjoy the family atmosphere on board our charming ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA and indulge in culinary delights in our five restaurants. Our attentive, German-speaking service staff will serve you top-class drinks in the seven bars and cafés on board, which have been furnished with great attention to detail. The heated swimming pool on the Lido Deck can be used all year round, regardless of the weather, thanks to the flexible sliding glass roof. Our on-board program is rounded off by first-class entertainment with on-board shows, varied live music and lectures on local history.

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Mediterranean Experience in France & Spain

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