| Cruise line | MSC Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | MSC Sinfonia |
| Duration | 10 nights |
| Port calls | 8 |
| Departures | 33 sailings |
| From fare | $1,543 per person |
| Year built | 2002 |
| Guests | 2340 |
| Cabins | 975 |
| Crew | 721 |
| Length | 275 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Cruising speed | 21.0 kn |
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France Riviera Cruise from Marseille — 11 Days
10 nights · France Riviera · Departs Marseille (France) · Visiting Malaga, Tangier, Portimao, Ceuta, Alicante, Civitavecchia-Rome, Genoa · Aboard MSC Cruises on the MSC Sinfonia
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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.
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Day 3
Malaga, Spain
Málaga is more than a gateway to Andalusia; it is a port city with a confident life of its own. In the old centre, the Roman Theatre sits below the Moorish Alcazaba, while the cathedral rises above nearby streets. Visit the Picasso Museum or his birthplace, then try grilled sardines and local wine at a pavement table. The Mediterranean is close: city beaches, Atarazanas Market and palm-lined promenades make lingering easy.
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Day 4
Tangier, Morocco
Tangier faces Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. Walk its medina’s steep lanes past whitewashed houses and shops selling leather, ceramics, and spices. At the Kasbah, find sea views and the former sultan’s palace, now a museum. Beyond the old walls, cafés and boulevards recall the city’s international past. Visit the American Legation, the first U.S. diplomatic property abroad. Or drive to Cap Spartel, where Atlantic and Mediterranean waters meet.
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Day 5
Portimao, Portugal
Portimão sits where the Arade River meets the Atlantic, in Portugal’s sunlit Algarve. From the quay, Praia da Rocha’s ochre cliffs and broad sands are close at hand. In the old town, tiled façades and cafés frame the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição. Choose fresh sardines at the waterfront, or cross the river to Ferragudo for a quieter village view. Portimão makes an easy base for exploring the Algarve’s coast without sacrificing a genuine working-town feel.
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Day 6
Ceuta, Spain
Ceuta sits on the North African shore, yet belongs to Spain. This compact port faces Morocco across the Strait of Gibraltar. Walk the Royal Walls, whose moat and bastions recall centuries of strategic importance. Then pause in Plaza de África, beside the cathedral and sanctuary. For a broader view, follow the road or trail toward Monte Hacho. The city rewards curious visitors with layered history, sea air and an unmistakably cross-cultural character.
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Day 7
Alicante, Spain
Alicante makes a graceful first impression: its Mediterranean harbour opens onto a lively, walkable city centre. Ride the lift to Santa Bárbara Castle, perched on Mount Benacantil, for sweeping views across rooftops and sea. Below, old-quarter lanes lead to the Basilica of Santa Maria and the Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas. Stroll the palm-lined Explanada de España, then try turrón, Alicante’s famed almond-and-honey confection. Beaches, cafés and the Archaeological Museum offer rewarding stops within easy reach of the harbour.
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Day 9
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 10
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 11
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.
MSC Sinfonia Cruises
- 11 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Malaga
- 11 Days Alicante, Spain Round Trip
- 11 Days Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy Round Trip
- 11 Days Genoa, Italy Round Trip
- 11 Days Lisbon, Portugal Round Trip
- 11 Days Malaga, Spain Round Trip
- 13 Days Genoa, Italy Round Trip
- 14 Days Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy Round Trip
- 15 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Alicante
- 15 Days One-Way from Lisbon to Civitavecchia-Rome
- 26 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Durban
- 28 Days One-Way from Marseille to Durban
- 29 Days One-Way from Genoa to Durban
- 4 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Tarragona
- 4 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome
- 4 Days One-Way from Valencia to Genoa
- 32 Days One-Way from Alicante to Durban
- 5 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Marseille
- 5 Days One-Way from Genoa to Valencia
- 5 Days Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy Round Trip
- 6 Days One-Way from Bari to Civitavecchia-Rome
- 6 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Genoa
- 6 Days One-Way from Marseille to Valencia
- 6 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Valencia
- 6 Days One-Way from Valencia to Civitavecchia-Rome
- 7 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Valencia
- 7 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Lisbon
- 7 Days One-Way from Valencia to Civitavecchia-Rome
- 7 Days Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy Round Trip
- 7 Days Piraeus-Athens, Greece Round Trip
- 7 Days Valencia, Spain Round Trip
- 8 Days One-Way from Bari to Valencia
- 8 Days One-Way from Tarragona to Barcelona
- 8 Days Barcelona, Spain Round Trip
- 8 Days Bari, Italy Round Trip
- 8 Days Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy Round Trip
- 8 Days Genoa, Italy Round Trip
- 8 Days Marseille, France Round Trip
- 8 Days Piraeus-Athens, Greece Round Trip
- 8 Days Valencia, Spain Round Trip
- 9 Days One-Way from Valencia to Barcelona
- 9 Days Valencia, Spain Round Trip
Published August 30, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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