Compare 5-Night Mediterranean Magic Cruise by Adventures by Disney vs Rome to Nice and Barcelona Adventure Tour by Discovery Nomads

Day 1: Barcelona, Spain

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Begin your unforgettable vacation in beautiful Barcelona. Once on board the Disney Magic® Cruise Ship, enjoy a fabulous lunch.

Private Reception

Say "Buenos días!" to your fellow travelers at a private reception that includes the ship's historian, who will regale you with stories about the ports you will experience on your adventure. Participate in a Q&A with the historian and you'll receive the Pin of the Day, a gift for each Adventurer. There's a new pin every day! The afternoon is yours to enjoy—go for a dip in one of the pools or join in some of the shipboard activities.

Day 2: Villefranche, France

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Immerse yourself in the romance of this shining retreat on the French Riviera, nestled between Mont Boron to the west and Cap Ferrat to the east. Visitors thrill at opportunities to sightsee, shop and tour grand landmarks and palaces dating back several centuries, including the picturesque 17th-century harbor.

Coach Ride to Monaco

Ride in a luxury coach to the glamorous coastal Principality of Monaco, playground for the world's rich and famous. The towering buildings of Monaco seem to spill from the surrounding mountains into the harbor waters brimming with mammoth yachts. Herein lies the city of Monte Carlo, renowned for its stupendously lavish casinos and ultra-wealthy clientele.

Prince's Palace Tour

See the opulent State Apartments of the Prince's Palace. After the tour, stop for photos on the Palace grounds with the grand marina as the striking background.

Lunch at the Fairmont Hotel

Discover why Monaco is famous for its cuisine as you indulge in a private rooftop lunch along the Riviera at the Fairmont Hotel restaurant—in the heart of stunning Monte Carlo.

On Your Own in Monte Carlo

Count the gleaming sports cars as they roar past when you stroll the boulevards of this glittering city. Your Adventure Guide will provide postcards and stamps so you can send notes to family and friends back home. The Monte Carlo postmark is a distinctive keepsake!

Shopping and Sightseeing in Eze

Enjoy the panoramic view of the Mediterranean sea from this medieval village, home to the ruins of a 12th-century castle and the Jardin Exotique, with its graceful statues and fascinating flora. Before boarding the ship, take some time to explore and shop in this historic town.

Day 3: La Spezia, Italy

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Disembark and board a luxury motor coach for a picturesque ride to the breathtaking city of Florence. Arrive in La Spezia, the capital of the province of the same name, with a population of just over 222,000.

Florence Renaissance Exploration and Lunch

Embark on a scenic drive through charming Tuscany to Florence. Discover timeless treasures of the Renaissance on a privately guided exploration designed to enchant travelers of all ages. Marvel at the city's famed Duomo and see the works of masters at the Accademia museum. Stroll along the Ponte Vecchio, a spectacular medieval bridge filled with vendors selling their wares, spanning the Arno River. At the completion of the day's tours, you'll have a wonderful Italian lunch in this scenic city.

Please note that this tour includes approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of walking at a steady pace, part of which will be on cobblestones and sometimes uphill. Also, Adventurers who wish to visit churches must remember to cover shoulders and knees before they enter.

Gelateria Tour

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Grom Gelateria and learn how all that marvelous Italian ice cream called "gelato" is made.

Afternoon on Your Own in Florence

Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the famed streets of Florence at your own pace. Take in some shopping and extra sightseeing before you return to the Disney Magic® Cruise Ship. At the Fountain of Neptune, near the Ponte Vecchio bridge, find a shopping district that rivals any in the world.

The order in which port activities occur is subject to change during the day.

Day 4: Civitavecchia and Rome, Italy

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner

Civitavecchia, Italy is one of the ports of call on the Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean Cruise vacation and a major point of departure and arrival for travelers en route to central Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, Tunis and Barcelona. With its modern transportation systems, the town is a convenient gateway to Rome, also known as "The Eternal City." A 90-minute ride takes you from the Mediterranean coast into one of the most celebrated cities in the world!

Vatican City Museum and Sistine Chapel

Arrive in Rome for a tour, guided by an entertaining expert, that includes a tour of the Vatican City Museum where you will travel through 50 generations of art and civilization. Our privately guided visit includes the wondrous Sistine Chapel—a sight your family will never forget.

Lunch in Rome

Indulge in a leisurely lunch like the locals do. Break bread with your family and fellow travelers at an authentic Roman trattoria. Cap off your meal with a taste of heaven—gelato!—before visiting some of Rome's ancient landmarks.

Rome's Ancient Landmarks

Learn the legends and relive the majesty of Rome's glorious past on this privately guided tour through history! Marvel at the massive Colosseum, the impressive Forum and the famed Trevi Fountain—where, as legend has it, a coin tossed in the fountain guarantees a return to Rome. Your family will treasure this timeless journey.

Day 5

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On Your Own Time at Sea

Take advantage of your last full day on board the dynamic Disney Magic Cruise Ship to enjoy all the activities and venues as well as capture your vacation memories in commemorative photos by our professional photographers.

Farewell Reception

Gather with your fellow Adventurers for a farewell reception followed by a special surprise!

Day 6: Disembarkation

Meals: Breakfast

After your last breakfast in the magic of the Mediterranean, bid your fellow Adventurers and new-found friends a fond farewell.

Day 1: Rome

Accommodation: Starhotel Rome or similar.

Today you will explore Vatican museums, see St.Peters Basilica and marvel at masterpieces of  Michelangelo and Bernini. Later in the afternoon enjoy a walking tour to see Spanish Steps and Trevi fountain, admire beautiful Piazza Navona and exterior of the historic Pantheon.

Day 2-3: Florence

Accommodation: AC Florence by Marriott or similar.

Enjoy walking tour around Florence, see the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, the medieval Ponte Vecchio and the Medici Chapels. Additionally you can travel to the wineries located nearby.

Day 4-5: Cinque Terre

Accommodation: NH La Spezia or similar.

Explore the amazing towns of Cinque Terre (5 lands), marvel the spectacular views of small towns of Manarola, Portofino, Portovenere and dine at the seafront restaurant enjoying italian pizza/or pasta or local seafood with wine.

Day 6-7: Nice/Monaco

Find out why many artists found their inspiration from the Mediterranean landscapes of Nice. You will have a tour to Monaco and enough free time to explore the old town of Nice, beaches and museums and then go on to visit the rest of the Riviera.

Day 8-9: Barcelona

Today you will fly to Barcelona, exploring this beautiful city, visiting Sagrada Familia, afterwards explore the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, Parc Güell and in the evening go to try tapas and Spanish wine.