Madrid, September 17, 2019 – Traveling is no longer synonymous with summer. The months of September, October, and November, characterized by their mild temperatures and colorful landscapes, offer the opportunity to explore different European destinations and, why not, to discover some of the spectacular cities that border the Mediterranean Sea.
Therefore, Pullmantur Cruises - the only cruise line on the market that brings the Spanish lifestyle to the way of traveling on a cruise - offers different options to visit some of the most beautiful coasts that bathe these waters.
Among them are: Secret Corners of the Mediterranean, 5 Wonders of the Mediterranean and Athens and the Phoenician Route.
During their vacation, passengers, in addition to discovering new places, will be able to enjoy a great culinary experience thanks to Gastrolab, its innovative gastronomic platform led by 3 Michelin Star chef Jordi Cruz, and the best all-inclusive.
They can also take care of themselves by practicing sports in an incomparable environment, and thrill to the complete leisure and entertainment offer that includes everything from fun escape and role-playing games to a crafts program ('The Atelier') as well as a varied offer of shows and parties on board; the perfect option to immerse yourself in the glamour of the 1920s or delve into the 1980s scene.
Secret Corners of the Mediterranean: a visit to the most idyllic places in the Italian Tuscany
This route features pristine coves with turquoise waters and fine sandy beaches, ports with colorful seafronts, and hills covered with olive trees and vineyards.
After embarking in Barcelona, passengers will sail through the most idyllic destinations of Italy's Liguria, visiting Portovenere and Portofino, and Tuscany, including Piombino. Here, they can stroll through narrow stone streets, admire the dramatic cliffs, or simply relax with a coffee in a charming piazza.
These destinations allow you to discover some of the most beautiful places in Italy, such as Cinque Terre, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; Siena, a city known for its narrow streets and steep hills; San Gimignano and its very tall tower houses that have contributed to its historic center being declared a World Heritage Site, as well as Pisa and its tower or Genoa.
Back in Barcelona, they will be able to discover the best-kept secrets of Ajaccio (Corsica) and Mahón.
- Ship: Zenith.
- Duration: 7 nights / 8 days.
- Boarding and disembarkation: In Barcelona. Every Saturday from September 21st to November 2nd, 2019.
- Itinerary: Barcelona – Navigation – Portofino – Piombino- Portovenere – Ajaccio – Mahón – Barcelona.
5 Wonders of the Mediterranean: Rome, Naples and Florence in a single trip
This itinerary makes exploring Italy's most famous cities possible. Passengers will also have the opportunity to venture along the French Riviera, visiting glamorous cities like Nice, Monaco, and Monte Carlo, and discover the medieval charm of Carcassonne and Montpellier.
- Ship: Sovereign.
- Duration: 7 nights / 8 days.
- Boarding and disembarkation: In Barcelona. Every Monday until November 11, 2019*.
- Itinerary: Barcelona – Navigation – Naples (Pompeii) – Civitavecchia (Rome) – Livorno (Florence/Pisa) – Villefranche (Nice) – Sète – Barcelona.
*This itinerary will begin every Monday during the period mentioned, except for Monday, October 7th.
Athens and the Phoenician Route: 4 countries. The oldest route in the Mediterranean
With this itinerary aboard the Horizon, passengers will be able to travel back to the time of the Phoenicians, the greatest navigators in history, and recreate one of the oldest routes while traveling through four countries.
Those embarking in Athens willbe able to visit the most famous ruins of the ancient Greek city on their first day, such as the Acropolis with its Parthenon. Meanwhile, those embarking from Málagawill be able to explore the capital of the Costa del Sol or visit its towns and beaches.
In addition, during the trip, they will visit Chania (Crete), traditionally known as La Canea, characterized by the mix of different cultures due to the numerous invasions it has suffered throughout its history; Valletta, the capital of Malta, a curious and small city just one kilometer long by one kilometer wide; Cagliari, the largest city in Sardinia, located on the island's south coast; and the historic city of Cartagena.
- Ship: Horizon.
- Duration: 7 nights / 8 days.
- Boarding: October 13 from Athens and November 21 from Malaga.
- Disembarkation: October 20 in Malaga and November 28 in Athens.
- Itinerary*: Athens (Piraeus) – Chania (Crete) – Sailing – Malta – Cagliari – Sailing – Cartagena (Murcia) – Malaga
- Outbound flight included from Malaga, Madrid or Barcelona to Athens on the departure of October 13. Return flight included from Athens to Malaga, Madrid or Barcelona on the departure of November 21.
*The itinerary departing on November 21st will follow the route in the opposite direction.
