Featured Oceania itinerary
Oceania Aurelia: June 20 2028 – July 4 2028
Istanbul to Barcelona
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June 20 2028 – July 4 2028 · Voyage ARL280620
Ports & shore experiences
Each destination is shown once. Select a destination for its description and complete schedule, including repeated calls and overnight dates. Every dated entry includes its year. Blank supplier times are not estimated.
June 20 2028 Istanbul
About Istanbul
Istanbul spans Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, layering Byzantine, Ottoman and modern city life around a busy natural waterway. Sultanahmet brings together Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace, while the Grand Bazaar, Galata lanes, waterfront neighborhoods and ferry crossings reveal a city shaped by trade, faith and migration.
June 20 2028: Embark 1:00 PM · Depart 8:00 PM
Shore planning
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June 21 2028; June 25 2028 At Sea
About At Sea
Days at sea offer time to enjoy Oceania Aurelia between destinations, from reading in a quiet lounge to walking the open decks and watching the changing horizon. Dining, enrichment and relaxation can shape an unhurried day aboard. Consult the onboard program for the activities and facilities available during each sea passage.
June 21 2028: Arrive Arrive · Depart Departure
June 25 2028: Arrive Arrive · Depart Departure
Onboard planning
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June 22 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.
June 22 2028: Arrive 5:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
Shore planning
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June 23 2028 Gythion
About Gythion
Gythio is a small harbor town on the southern Peloponnese, known in antiquity as the port of Sparta. Neoclassical houses, fishing boats, and a long waterfront frame the modern settlement, while nearby ancient sites connect it with Mani and Laconia. Mavrovouni Beach, olive-covered hills, and the road toward Mystras broaden the excursion landscape.
June 23 2028: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
Shore planning
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June 24 2028 Katakolon
About Katakolon
Katakolon is a compact harbor village on the western Peloponnese, with a waterfront of cafés, shops and fishing boats facing the Ionian Sea. Its principal cultural context lies inland at Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, where temple ruins, a stadium and archaeological collections illuminate classical Greek ritual and competition.
June 24 2028: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
Shore planning
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June 26 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.
June 26 2028: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
Shore planning
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June 27 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.
June 27 2028: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 4:00 PM
Shore planning
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June 28 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.
June 28 2028: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM
Shore planning
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June 29 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.
June 29 2028: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM
Shore planning
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June 30 2028 Villefranche
About Villefranche
Villefranche-sur-Mer curves around a deep natural bay on the French Riviera, its pastel old town climbing steeply from the waterfront. Trains and roads connect Nice, Monaco and nearby coastal communities. Tendering, summer crowds and regional traffic should be considered when balancing the town’s intimate character with travel farther along the coast.
June 30 2028: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM
Shore planning
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July 1 2028 Saint-Tropez
About Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez pairs Riviera glamour with the older fishing quarter of La Ponche. Cafes and yachts animate the Vieux Port, while lanes lead to ochre facades, small museums and viewpoints from the citadel. Place des Lices hosts a Provençal market, and the surrounding peninsula offers vineyards, coastal paths and celebrated Mediterranean beaches.
July 1 2028: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM
Shore planning
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July 2 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.
July 2 2028: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM
Shore planning
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July 3 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.
July 3 2028: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM
Shore planning
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July 4 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.
July 4 2028: Disembark 8:00 AM · Depart Departure
Shore planning
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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
Istanbul, Turkey to Barcelona, Spain aboard Aurelia
Oceania Aurelia Voyage ARL280620 sails Istanbul to Barcelona from June 20 2028 to July 4 2028. The published 14-day voyage includes 2 sea days, with calls including Athens (Piraeus), Gythion, Katakolon, Messina (Sicily), Salerno.
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