Day 1 – Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, on Spain’s Catalan coast, is a bustling city famed for the tree-lined Ramblas and Gaudí’s extraordinary Sagrada Família.

Day 2 – At Sea

Day 3 – Messina Strait, Italy (Transit)

The Messina Strait is the narrow channel separating the island of Sicily from Italy’s Calabria region, linking the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.

Day 3 – Messina, Italy

Messina is a historic Sicilian port city on the strait of the same name, close to the coastal town of Taormina.

Day 4 – At Sea

Day 5 – Piraeus (tours to Athens), Greece

Piraeus is the historic port of Athens, lying just a short distance from the city and its ancient Acropolis.

Day 6 – Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit)

The Dardanelles Strait is a narrow waterway in northwestern Turkey linking the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara.

Day 7 – 8 – Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul is the only city in the world built across two continents, with Europe and Asia meeting along the Bosphorus.

Day 9 – Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit)

This historic strait is steeped in history, notably as the site of major campaigns during the First World War.

Day 10 – Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus), Turkey

A lively Turkish coastal city said to be the birthplace of Homer, Kusadasi serves as the base for visits to the ancient ruins of Ephesus.

Day 11 – Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos, in the Cyclades archipelago, is synonymous with glamour, beauty and a lively island atmosphere.

Day 12 – Katakolon (tours to Olympia), Greece

Katakolon is a small port on Greece’s Peloponnese coast, known chiefly as the gateway to the ancient site of Olympia.

Day 13 – Messina Strait, Italy (Transit)

In Greek mythology, this narrow stretch of water was said to be home to the sea monsters Scylla and Charybdis, guarding its treacherous currents.

Day 14 – Sorrento (tours to Capri or Pompeii), Italy

Perched above the Bay of Naples with views of Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento is a charming coastal town close to Pompeii and the Isle of Capri.

Day 15 – Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy

Civitavecchia is a port town on Italy’s western coast, serving as the main sea gateway to Rome.

Day 16 – At Sea

Day 17 – Valletta, Malta

Valletta, Malta’s capital and a World Heritage Site, blends Baroque architecture with the grandeur of St John’s Co-Cathedral.

Day 18 – At Sea

Day 19 – Kotor, Montenegro

Kotor sits on Montenegro’s dramatic Bay of Kotor, once called Europe’s southernmost fjord though technically a ria, or long narrow inlet.

Day 20 – Split, Croatia

Split’s old town centres on a striking cathedral and the Renaissance-era Cipiko Palace, both close to the historic waterfront.

Day 21 – Zadar, Croatia

An old Dalmatian coastal town in Croatia, Zadar mixes Roman forum ruins and medieval churches with cosmopolitan cafes and a centuries-old cherry liqueur tradition.

Day 22 – Trieste, Italy

Sitting on a historical frontier of cultures, Trieste is an Italian port city with Roman theatre remains, elegant architecture, and literary ties to James Joyce.

Day 23 – Dalmatian Coast Scenic Cruising, Croatia

The Dalmatian Coast offers a scenic stretch of Croatia’s Adriatic shoreline, dotted with limestone islands, medieval towns, and dramatic cliffs.

Day 24 – Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik is a walled medieval city on Croatia’s Adriatic coast, its stone ramparts overlooking a picturesque, fabled bay.

Day 25 – Messina Strait, Italy (Transit)

Ships sailing through the Messina Strait pass close to both Sicilian and mainland Italian shores, offering views of two distinct coastlines within a short crossing.

Day 26 – Palermo, Sicily

Palermo is the capital of Sicily, a historic Italian port city known for its blend of Norman, Arab, and Baroque architecture.

Day 27 – At Sea

Day 28 – Ibiza, Spain

Ibiza is a Spanish island in the Balearics, known for its whitewashed old town, beaches, and vibrant nightlife.

Day 29 – Barcelona, Spain

The city nurtured artists such as Picasso, Dalí, and Miró, and remains one of Europe’s great cultural treasures.

Please note that cruise itineraries are subject to change at any time by the cruise company and are not guaranteed.