MS Columbus 2 Overview

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Valletta/Malta
The COLUMBUS 2 leaves the island's capital behind and sets course for new destinations.

Syracuse/Sicily
In the days of Cicero, Syracuse was the centre of the ancient world. Monuments such as the Roman theatre and the altar of Hiero, which will be among your discoveries on the city tour / guided walk around the city*, are reminiscent of those times. Baroque Noto* shines in bright tufa - churches, monasteries and palaces vie for your attention. On board, your day ends with another highlight - just before midnight, the COLUMBUS 2 sails through the legendary Strait of Messina.

Capri/Italy
The atmospheric circumnavigation of the volcanic island of Stromboli at sunrise gets you into the mood for one of the most beautiful destinations in the Mediterranean - the rocky island of Capri. Today, the home of the Blue Grotto is frequented by celebrities from all over the world who - just like yourself - enjoy the unique light.

Sorrento/Italy
From the steep white cliffs, your eyes will wander across the Gulf of Naples. On the landscape tour to Amalfi*, you will experience an air of the Orient - the cloister of the cathedral Sant'Andrea was built in Arab-Norman style. The visit to Pompeii* opens a three-dimensional history book - temples, thermal baths and theatres almost present themselves like they did 2,000 years ago.

Civitavecchia (Rome)/Italy
The magnificent St. Peter's Basilica, the Colosseum and the Forum Romanum - Rome* is full of history and more vital than ever. On the Spanish Steps, "la dolce vita" virtually becomes tangible. Viterbo and Tuscania* bring back to life bygone days on a walk through the former papal residence and the town of the Etruscans.

Livorno (Florence)/Italy
The second largest city in Tuscany picturesquely overlooks the Etruscan Riviera. A stroll along the Via Grande reveals equally beautiful views as the Porto Mediceo and the old fort. Florence* welcomes you as a living art museum - works by great masters adorn places such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Basilica of Santa Croce. In Lucca*, the secret capital of Tuscany, the Middle Ages left behind numerous treasures, for instance the cathedral San Martino or the church San Frediano.

Portofino/Italy
The sun-kissed fishing village provides longing with a new name - on a walk, you can mix with the international jet set sauntering between the colourful houses. Following our departure, the COLUMBUS 2 cruises off the coast of the Cinque Terre - the "five villages" are lined up like pearls on a picturesque section of the Ligurian coast.

Nice/France
In Nice, it will be time for you to say Goodbye to the COLUMBUS 2.

*These arrangements are not included in the cruise price. The shore activities listed here are in the planning stage and are subject to changes.

**Due to the flight schedule, the transfer will take you directly from the airport to the ship or from the ship to the airport. In the case of an early arrival or a late departure, the transfer initially takes you to a lounge with a subsequent transfer to the ship or the airport.