France Riviera Cruise from Marseille to Rio de Janeiro — 16 Days

15 nights · France Riviera · Departs Marseille (France) · Visiting Valencia, Lisbon, Funchal, Salvador de Bahia, Ilheus, Rio de Janeiro · Aboard MSC Cruises on the MSC Musica

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Marseille Cruise Port: Shore Excursions & Expert Guide Valencia, Spain Lisbon Cruise Port: Shore Excursions & Expert Expert Guide Funchal (Madeira) Cruise Port: Shore Excursions & Expert Guide
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Cruise lineMSC Cruises
ShipMSC Musica
Duration15 nights
Port calls7
Departures1 sailings
From fare$1,362 per person
Year built2006
Guests3060
Cabins1275
Crew1014
Length294 m
Beam32 m
Cruising speed23.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Marseille, France

    Marseille is France’s oldest city, founded by Greek settlers around 600 BC, and it still faces the Mediterranean with confidence. Begin at the Vieux-Port, where fishing boats share the waterfront with cafés and ferries bound for nearby islands. Climb to Notre-Dame de la Garde for sweeping views, or explore Le Panier’s narrow lanes and lively squares. The Calanques’ limestone coves lie beyond the city; local markets bring Provençal flavors closer.

  2. Day 2

    Valencia, Spain

    Valencia rewards travellers who look beyond its waterfront. Spain’s third-largest city pairs a handsome old centre with the bold architecture of the City of Arts and Sciences. Visit the Central Market for local produce, then follow the Turia Gardens towards the coast. Paella has deep roots here; seek it in its birthplace, not merely on the menu. With efficient transport and a compact historic core, Valencia is easy to explore at your own pace.

  3. Day 4

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Lisbon is a city best approached with time and comfortable shoes. Its seven hills rise above the Tagus, linking tiled lanes, grand squares and viewpoints with wide river views. In Alfama, narrow streets preserve the feel of old Lisbon. In Belém, the Jerónimos Monastery and Tower recall Portugal’s age of discovery. Pause for coffee and a warm pastel de nata between sights.

  4. Day 6

    Funchal, Portugal

    Funchal sits in a broad, sunlit amphitheatre above Madeira’s deep Atlantic harbour. Its compact centre rewards exploration, from the Old Town’s painted doors to the cathedral’s carved cedar ceiling. Ride the cable car uphill to Monte for sweeping views, then descend through gardens or by traditional wicker toboggan. Madeira’s wines and market produce offer a taste of the island before your ship sails.

  5. Day 13

    Salvador de Bahia, Brazil

    Salvador rewards curious travellers with Brazil’s strongest blend of African heritage, Portuguese architecture and Atlantic spirit. In Pelourinho, within the city’s UNESCO-listed historic centre, pastel façades and baroque churches line steep cobbled streets. Ride the Elevador Lacerda from the upper city to the waterfront, where views open across Baía de Todos-os-Santos. Try acarajé, crisp black-eyed-pea fritters sold by baianas in traditional dress. Music carries traditions shaped by Candomblé and samba.

  6. Day 14

    Ilheus, Brazil

    Ilhéus is Bahia’s historic cacao port, where fortunes rose from plantations inland. Jorge Amado set his novels here, and the old centre still carries traces of that boom. Visit the Bataclan, once a celebrated cabaret, admire São Sebastião Cathedral, then follow the coast to broad Atlantic beaches. Allow time for local chocolate: cacao remains part of the region’s identity, not merely its history.

  7. Day 16

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Granite peaks rise above Guanabara Bay; the city reaches toward the Atlantic. From the port, the landmarks are unmistakable: Sugarloaf Mountain guards the bay, and Christ the Redeemer watches from Corcovado. Balance the grand views with street-level pleasures: Copacabana, Ipanema, and the leafy avenues of the South Zone. Choose one or two sights, then leave room for a long lunch and the city’s beach culture.

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Published August 5, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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