Visiting from United States? 
Visiting from United States?
Sail across the Mediterranean on a cruise from Athens to Barcelona, taking in myriad cultures, cuisines, and beautiful coastlines along the way. Explore Sicily, famed for its antiquities and the dramatic Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano. Taste pizza in Naples, or head out to the glamorous Amalfi Coast to soak in the beauty of Positano and Sorrento. Admire Barcelona’s spectacular art scene, from Picasso to Miró, and stop for tapas in the city’s colorful food markets before heading to the beach.
Whichever itinerary you choose, our cruises to Barcelona from Athens will leave you with a deeper understanding of the rich history of the Mediterranean and an appreciation of everything from medieval history to the best flavors of gelato. Your Celebrity ship will leave you renewed and refreshed for each day’s adventures. And every morning, you’ll wake up to a different view.
Buzzing Barcelona has it all: spectacular architecture from Gothic to Gaudi, outstanding food, art galleries, shopping, and golden beaches. Lose yourself in the atmospheric alleys of the Gothic Quarter, and watch street performers on Las Ramblas. Head to the elegant Eixample district to admire the organic lines of Gaudi’s architectural gems, including the unfinished basilica, La Sagrada Familia. Gaze at masterpieces in the Picasso Museum and wander through old Barceloneta for tapas on the beach.
Sicily has been a crossroads of culture in the Mediterranean for centuries, and as such, is filled with historical interest. In Palermo, the capital, visit the 9th-century Norman Palace and tour the eerie Capuchin Catacombs. From Messina, head for gorgeous Taormina, spilling over a hilltop with snow-capped Etna dominating the horizon beyond the spectacular Greco-Roman theater. Head up Etna to admire the lava flow, and taste wines grown in the rich volcanic soil.
The energetic port city of Naples is the gateway to the glorious Amalfi Coast, where the gelato-colored towns of Positano and Sorrento are the glamorous stars. Step back to AD79 on a visit to Pompeii, destroyed by the brooding volcano Vesuvius but perfectly preserved under the ash. In Naples itself, learn more about Pompeii in the Archaeological Museum, and explore the art collection of medieval Castel Nuovo. Make time for pizza, too; Naples is where the dish was invented.
