Featured Oceania itinerary
Oceania Allura: March 18 2028 – April 5 2028
Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona
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March 18 2028 – April 5 2028 · Voyage ALU280318A
Ports & shore experiences
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March 18 2028 Athens (Piraeus)
About Athens (Piraeus)
Piraeus is Athens' maritime gateway, with busy ferry basins and smaller harbors along its coast. Inland, the Acropolis rises above the capital, while Plaka's lanes, museums and ancient sites reward a longer stay. Arrange transfers with city traffic in mind, particularly when combining sightseeing with disembarkation or an onward flight.
March 18 2028: Embark 1:00 PM · Depart 5:00 PM
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March 19 2028 Santorini
About Santorini
Santorini's whitewashed settlements crown the rim of a flooded volcanic caldera, creating dramatic views across dark cliffs and the Aegean. Fira and Oia offer lanes, terraces and blue-domed churches, while Akrotiri preserves a Bronze Age town. Assyrtiko vineyards, black-sand shores and volcanic soils express the island's distinctive natural history.
March 19 2028: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 4:00 PM
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March 20 2028 Argostoli (Cephalonia)
About Argostoli (Cephalonia)
Cephalonia is a mountainous Ionian island of pine-covered slopes, bright coves and villages rebuilt after the 1953 earthquake. Argostoli’s waterfront may reveal loggerhead turtles, while caves, vineyards and Myrtos Beach lie farther afield. The island’s size and winding roads reward a selective plan matched to the ship’s time in port.
March 20 2028: Arrive 10:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
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March 21 2028 Kotor
About Kotor
Kotor lies at the end of a mountain-ringed bay, its fortified old town compressed between steep limestone slopes and the Adriatic waters of Montenegro. Medieval lanes connect Romanesque churches, small squares and stone palaces within UNESCO-listed defenses. A climb toward the hillside fortifications opens wide views across the Bay of Kotor.
March 21 2028: Arrive 12:00 PM · Depart 7:00 PM
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March 22 2028 Dubrovnik
About Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's limestone walls enclose a compact Adriatic city of baroque churches, polished lanes and terracotta roofs. The Stradun crosses the old town between gates, fountains and civic palaces shaped by the former Republic of Ragusa. Fortifications, nearby islands and Dalmatian seafood offer perspectives on its maritime independence and coastal setting.
March 22 2028: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 4:00 PM
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March 23 2028 Corfu
About Corfu
Corfu Town layers Venetian arcades, British civic buildings and Orthodox churches between two coastal fortresses. The UNESCO-listed old town opens into the broad Spianada, with cafés beneath the Liston colonnade. Beyond the center, olive-covered hills, pale beaches, kumquat products and village tavernas express the island's Ionian character.
March 23 2028: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 2:00 PM
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March 24 2028 Valletta
About Valletta
Valletta is a compact fortified capital built in honey-colored limestone above Malta's Grand Harbour. Its UNESCO-listed grid contains ornate churches, auberges and balconies, with Saint John's Co-Cathedral displaying a richly decorated interior. Upper Barrakka Gardens survey the harbor and Three Cities, while steep streets reveal the island's layered maritime history.
March 24 2028: Arrive 11:00 AM · Depart 8:00 PM
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March 25 2028 Messina (Sicily)
About Messina (Sicily)
Messina stands at Sicily's northeastern tip beside the narrow strait separating the island from mainland Italy. Its cathedral square is known for an elaborate astronomical clock, while broad avenues and waterfront monuments reflect reconstruction after major earthquakes. The surrounding hills offer strait views, and local cooking highlights swordfish, citrus and granita.
March 25 2028: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
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March 26 2028; March 28 2028 Salerno
About Salerno
Salerno stretches along a broad gulf beneath wooded hills, balancing a working port with an inviting waterfront promenade. Its historic center contains the medieval cathedral and narrow streets lined with cafes and shops. The city also opens routes toward the Amalfi Coast, the Greek temples of Paestum and Campania's seafood-rich cooking.
March 26 2028: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
March 28 2028: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
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March 27 2028 Rome (Civitavecchia)
About Rome (Civitavecchia)
Civitavecchia is the principal Tyrrhenian port for Rome, connecting a working waterfront and historic center with the Italian capital inland. Travelers can explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums and baroque piazzas in Rome, or remain near the coast for Civitavecchia's Michelangelo Fortress, market streets and seafront promenade.
March 27 2028: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
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March 29 2028 Palermo (Sicily)
About Palermo (Sicily)
Palermo is Sicily’s energetic capital, where Arab-Norman architecture, Baroque churches and lively markets reveal centuries of Mediterranean exchange. The cathedral, Palatine Chapel and street-food traditions offer contrasting perspectives on the city. Traffic, heat and the spread of major landmarks make a carefully sequenced route especially useful.
March 29 2028: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 4:00 PM
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March 30 2028 Golfo Aranci
About Golfo Aranci
Golfo Aranci is a fishing town and seaside gateway on Sardinia’s northeastern coast. Sheltered coves, pale beaches, granite headlands, and views toward Tavolara Island define the setting. The harbor provides access to the Costa Smeralda region while retaining a more local atmosphere shaped by fishing and marine life.
March 30 2028: Arrive 9:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM
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March 31 2028 Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno)
About Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno)
Livorno is the Tuscan port for Florence, but has its own network of Medici canals, market halls and seafood traditions around the Venezia Nuova district. Inland, Florence presents Renaissance landmarks including the Duomo, Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio. Together they contrast a working maritime city with Tuscany's art-rich regional capital.
March 31 2028: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM
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April 1 2028 Monte Carlo
About Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo occupies a steep section of Monaco above the Mediterranean, known for Belle Époque architecture, formal gardens and the Place du Casino. Curving streets descend toward Port Hercule and its yacht-filled harbor, while nearby Monaco-Ville contains the Prince's Palace and cathedral. Terraces and coastal viewpoints reveal how the principality's districts fit within its narrow territory.
April 1 2028: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
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April 2 2028 Toulon
About Toulon
Toulon curves around one of the Mediterranean’s finest natural harbors, long associated with the French navy. The old town’s market streets, waterfront and cable car toward Mont Faron provide contrasting perspectives. Provençal villages, coastal scenery and local museums offer alternatives beyond the city, depending on the ship’s time in port.
April 2 2028: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
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April 3 2028 Sete
About Sete
Sète is a working Mediterranean port threaded by canals between the sea and the Étang de Thau lagoon. Fishing boats, markets, bridges, and waterfront restaurants give the center a strong maritime rhythm, earning comparisons with Venice. Mont Saint-Clair rises above town, while nearby oyster beds and beaches define the surrounding coast.
April 3 2028: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
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April 4 2028 Palamos
About Palamos
Palamós is a working fishing port on Catalonia's Costa Brava, centered on a broad bay, marina and waterfront promenade. Its fishing museum and daily auction explain a maritime economy especially associated with prized local prawns. Beaches, coastal paths and nearby medieval villages reveal the varied landscapes and culinary traditions of the Empordà.
April 4 2028: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
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April 5 2028 Barcelona
About Barcelona
Barcelona pairs a Mediterranean waterfront with a layered cityscape of Roman remains, Gothic lanes and Catalan modernist architecture. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell contrast with the intimate squares of the old city. Food markets, tapas bars, design studios and the hill of Montjuïc make culture, cuisine and urban scenery easy to combine.
April 5 2028: Disembark 8:00 AM · Depart Departure
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Please note: The published itinerary was checked on September 29, 2026. Port schedules and shore programs can change before departure. Confirm the final program and availability with Deluxe Cruises before arranging independent travel.
A closer look at this sailing
Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona aboard Allura
Oceania Allura Voyage ALU280318A sails Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona from March 18 2028 to April 5 2028. The published 18-day voyage includes 0 sea days, with calls including Santorini, Argostoli (Cephalonia), Kotor, Dubrovnik, Corfu.
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