Allura: 19-Night Cruise from Lisbon - September 26, 2027

With 12 hours hours in Malaga, Spain - from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM - you have a full day ashore with room to breathe. Go beyond the typical tourist stops: neighborhoods, local dining, and cultural sites that most cruise visitors never reach. Leave time for unstructured wandering. Located in Malaga old town, the museum showcases works by Pablo Picasso, the city's most famous native.

The Allura is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Melilla, Morocco are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. The historic old town of Melilla is a maze of cobbled streets, fortified walls, and charming squares.

Your ship arrives in Alicante, Spain at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Perched above the city, Santa Barbara Castle offers sweeping views of Alicante and the coastline.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Valencia, Spain, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. The historic old town boasts Gothic cathedrals, charming plazas, and vibrant street life.

The Allura is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Barcelona, Spain are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Wandering through the older districts reveals narrow streets, hidden squares, and centuries of stories.

Your ship arrives in Marseille, France at 7:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Cruise ships dock at Marseille's port near the city center, making exploration on foot easy.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Genoa, Italy, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Genoa's historic center is one of the largest medieval old towns in Europe.

The Allura is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Florence, Italy are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. The historic center of Florence is compact and best explored on foot.

Your ship arrives in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy at 7:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Rome is the main draw, and many visitors focus on a handful of must see areas.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Salerno, Italy, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Wear light, breathable clothing in summer and layered clothing in cooler months.

The Allura is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Palermo, Sicily, Italy are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Palermo Cathedral is a magnificent blend of architectural styles, including Norman, Gothic, and Baroque elements.

Your ship arrives in La Goulette, Tunisia at 7:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. The ruins of ancient Carthage sit overlooking the sea and offer a fascinating look into one of history's great civilizations.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Valletta, Malta, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. From the outside it looks restrained, but inside is one of the most richly decorated churches in Europe.

The Allura is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Syracuse, Sicily are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Stroll through Ortigia, Syracuse's historic heart, and admire Baroque architecture, bustling piazzas, the cathedral, and charming shops along the waterfront.

Your ship arrives in Katakolon (Olympia), Greece at 9:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Visiting ancient Olympia is the highlight for most travelers.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Heraklion, Crete, Greece, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Heraklion cruise port sits very close to the city center making it one of the more convenient Greek ports.

The Allura is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Rhodes, Greece are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Rhodes Old Town is a living museum of medieval streets, stone walls, and historic landmarks.

With an early arrival in Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 5:00 AM, your group has a real advantage - you'll be among the first off the ship, ahead of the crowds that build by mid-morning. Use this window to reach popular spots in Piraeus (Athens), Greece before congestion sets in. The Acropolis stands above Athens as a powerful symbol of ancient Greece.