| Cruise line | MSC Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | MSC Musica |
| Duration | 23 nights |
| Port calls | 12 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $2,029 per person |
| Year built | 2006 |
| Guests | 3060 |
| Cabins | 1275 |
| Crew | 1014 |
| Length | 294 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Cruising speed | 23.0 kn |
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Italy Cruise from Civitavecchia to Santos — 24 Days
23 nights · Italy · Departs Civitavecchia-Rome (Italy) · Visiting Palermo, Ibiza, Valencia, Marseille, Genoa, Lisbon, Funchal, Salvador de Bahia, Ilheus, Rio de Janeiro, Santos · Aboard MSC Cruises on the MSC Musica
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Day 1
Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy
Your ship docks at Civitavecchia, Rome’s seaport, about 50 miles northwest of the capital. Rome’s great monuments are within reach, but the port town rewards a closer look. Walk the waterfront to Forte Michelangelo, a 16th-century fortress begun under Pope Julius II; explore the old streets and market. Prefer a quieter day? The town’s seafront and nearby beaches offer an easy change of pace. Choose Rome for art and antiquity, or Civitavecchia for coastal life beyond the terminal.
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Day 2
Palermo, Italy
Palermo rewards curious travellers with a vivid mix of Arab-Norman architecture, lively markets and Sicilian cooking. Start at the cathedral, where Norman, Gothic and Baroque details reflect the city’s layered past. Then walk through the Capo market or visit the Palatine Chapel, famed for its Byzantine mosaics. Leave time for pasta con le sarde or arancini; Palermo’s strongest impressions often arrive at the table.
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Day 4
Ibiza, Spain
Ibiza Town rewards a day ashore with more than its famous nightlife. Above the working harbor, Dalt Vila climbs within Renaissance walls, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Follow steep lanes to the cathedral and castle, where views sweep across the port and Mediterranean. Below, cafés, galleries and boutiques bring quieter pleasures to the waterfront and old quarter. Come early for history and cooler streets; linger into evening as harbor lights begin to glow.
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Day 5
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.
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Day 6
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.
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Day 7
Genoa, Italy
Genoa is a city shaped by the sea, with a busy port framed by hills and centuries of trade. In the old town, narrow caruggi lead to grand squares and Romanesque churches. The Palazzi dei Rolli, a UNESCO-listed group of aristocratic residences, reveal the city’s former wealth. Walk the restored Porto Antico, then sit down to basil-scented pesto or freshly caught seafood. Genoa rewards those who explore on foot.
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Day 8
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.
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Day 9
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.
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Day 11
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.
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Day 13
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.
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Day 20
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.
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Day 21
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.
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Day 23
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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Day 24
Santos, Brazil
Often the gateway to São Paulo, Santos rewards a closer look before you head inland. Brazil’s busiest port has shaped national trade for generations, especially through coffee. Its story unfolds at the grand former Bolsa do Café. Along the waterfront, a long garden-lined promenade frames broad beaches and everyday city life. The historic center offers churches and old commercial streets, while nearby São Vicente recalls Brazil’s earliest colonial years.
MSC Musica Cruises
- 14 Days One-Way from Rio De Janeiro to Tarragona
- 15 Days One-Way from Santos to Tarragona
- 15 Days One-Way from Valencia to Rio De Janeiro
- 16 Days One-Way from Marseille to Rio De Janeiro
- 16 Days One-Way from Santos to Marseille
- 16 Days One-Way from Valencia to Santos
- 17 Days One-Way from Genoa to Rio De Janeiro
- 17 Days One-Way from Rio De Janeiro to Civitavecchia-Rome
- 17 Days One-Way from Santos to Genoa
- 18 Days One-Way from Genoa to Santos
- 21 Days One-Way from Rio De Janeiro to Valencia
- 22 Days One-Way from Santos to Valencia
- 23 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Rio De Janeiro
- 4 Days Santos, Brazil Round Trip
- 5 Days One-Way from Rio De Janeiro to Paranagua
- 5 Days One-Way from Santos to Maceio
- 5 Days One-Way from Valencia to Civitavecchia-Rome
- 5 Days Genoa, Italy Round Trip
- 5 Days Santos, Brazil Round Trip
- 5 Days Valencia, Spain Round Trip
- 6 Days One-Way from Rio De Janeiro to Itajai
- 7 Days One-Way from Genoa to Civitavecchia-Rome
- 7 Days One-Way from Rio De Janeiro to Santos
- 7 Days One-Way from Santos to Paranagua
- 8 Days One-Way from Santos to Itajai
- 8 Days Cagliari, Italy Round Trip
- 8 Days Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy Round Trip
- 8 Days Genoa, Italy Round Trip
- 8 Days Itajai, Brazil Round Trip
- 8 Days Marseille, France Round Trip
- 8 Days Palermo, Italy Round Trip
- 8 Days Paranagua, Brazil Round Trip
- 8 Days Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Round Trip
- 8 Days Valencia, Spain Round Trip
- 9 Days One-Way from Itajai to Santos
Published September 6, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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