Azamara Journey
September 23, 2028

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

Sorrento, Italy, offers docking at Sorrento Port. Travelers explore Piazza Tasso and Pompeii’s ruins. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell limoncello. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cliffside towns and Amalfi vistas. Dining onboard includes gnocchi alla sorrentina, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Sorrento’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic cliffs, making Sorrento an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

Amalfi, Italy, anchors offshore with tenders to Porto Amalfi, a 5-minute ride to the town center on the Sorrento Peninsula. The village, population 5,000, centers on Piazza Duomo, where the 9th-century Cathedral of St. Andrew houses bronze doors from 1066. Travelers stroll Via Lorenzo for ceramics shops and lemon groves. Excursions to Ravello, 15 minutes uphill, visit Villa Rufolo’s 13th-century gardens. Positano, 30 minutes by boat, offers pebbly beaches and pastel houses. Local boats access Emerald Grotto, a sea cave with stalactites, 20 minutes away. Markets sell limoncello and sfogliatella pastries. Peak season May to September; taxis 10-20 EUR. Dining includes scialatielli (seafood pasta) at harborside trattorias. Souvenirs feature hand-painted ceramics. Coastal paths suit short hikes.

Trapani, Sicily, offers docking at Trapani Port. Travelers explore Salt Pans and Erice’s medieval village. Excursions visit Segesta’s ancient temple. Local markets sell couscous al pesce. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures windmills and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes pasta con le sarde, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like coral crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Phoenician history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance village hikes. Trapani’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic coasts, making Trapani an engaging destination for exploration.

Porto Empedocle, Sicily, Italy, provides docking at Porto Empedocle Port. Travelers explore the Valley of the Temples’ UNESCO ruins and Scala dei Turchi cliffs. Excursions visit Agrigento’s archaeological sites. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for historic tours. Photography captures ancient temples and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes pasta alla norma, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Sicily’s Greek history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Porto Empedocle’s ancient allure offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological wonders and coastal beauty, making Porto Empedocle an engaging destination for exploring Sicily’s heritage.

Siracusa, Sicily, Italy, offers docking at Siracusa Port. Travelers explore Ortigia’s Duomo and Archimedes Museum. Excursions visit Etna’s volcanic slopes. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures baroque architecture and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pasta alla norma, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like lava crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Greek history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Siracusa’s ancient charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and coastal beauty, making Siracusa an engaging destination for exploration.

Kotor, Montenegro, offers docking at Kotor Port. Travelers explore Old Town walls and St. Tryphon Cathedral. Excursions include hiking Lovćen National Park. Local markets sell njeguški pršut. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes cicvara, a Montenegrin favorite. Souvenirs, like olive wood crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Illyrian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fortress hikes. Kotor’s historic charm offers a vibrant Montenegrin stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic bays, making Kotor an engaging destination.

Sibenik, Croatia, offers docking at Sibenik Port. Travelers explore St. James Cathedral and Krka National Park’s waterfalls. Excursions visit Skradin’s marina. Local markets sell pašticada. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Renaissance architecture and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes crni rižot, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance park walks. Sibenik’s historic charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO sites and natural beauty, making Sibenik an engaging destination for exploration.

Venice, Italy, offers docking at Venice Port. Travelers explore St. Mark’s Square and Doge’s Palace. Excursions visit Murano’s glass factories. Local markets sell tiramisu. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for canal tours. Photography captures grand canals and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes risotto, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Venetian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance canal walks. Venice’s iconic charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Venice an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s lagoon city.

Returning to Venice — see Day 10 above for port info.