Allura: 9-Night Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) - October 6, 2027

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.