Endless adventures await in Rome. With two and a half thousand years of history, art and culture, it is no wonder Rome is one of the most visited cities on the planet. Gaze at the masterpieces of the Vatican or walk into the past with visits to ancient relics, historic monuments and legendary museums. Or people-watch while sipping on an espresso in a quaint cafe.

Enjoy a glass of wine from the Santo Winery after strolling Fira’s streets.
Visit Akrotiri, where Minoan Pompey was excavated.
Whitewashed buildings and fascinating archeological sites set the tone here.

This is the cradle of civilization, the oldest city in Europe. Not only is this city home to the Acropolis and some of the most important architectural structures and archaeological finds in the Western world, It is also a very modern city, an urban amalgam of extraordinary art, culture, cuisine and shopping. Explore more of Athens on a European cruise!

Explore over 20 beaches or take a ferry to the tiny island of Delos.
Mykonos is a classic Greek Island with white-washed houses, blue-domed churches and perfect beaches.
Wander the Hora or main village, a maze of winding streets.

This quaint little seaside town on the Ionian Sea is the gateway to Ancient Olympia, where Greek mythology was born and the first Olympiad was held. You may still be able to hear the distant echoes of the ancient Greeks cheering as you tour the ruins of one of the most important and exciting sanctuaries of antiquity. Explore more of Katakolon on a European cruise!

History buffs will love St. John’s Co-Cathedral and the Palace of the Grand Masters.
Once you see it, you’ll see why the entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Shop for silver filigree, photograph the luzzo boats or taste a pastizzi (a meat pastry

The third largest city on the island of Sicily, Messina welcomes cruise ship visitors with its lovely harbour, extraordinary architecture (much of which miraculously survived a horrendous earthquake and tidal wave in 1908) and wonderful food. Stroll through Messina’s Piazza Cairoli taking in magnificent fountains and cathedrals, or sip Marsala wine at a sidewalk cafe. Explore more of Messina on a European cruise!

Explore the well-preserved, ancient city of Pompeii.
This working port offers a modern skyline framed by Mount Vesuvius.
Visit the town of Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast and the Isle of Capri.

How lucky to visit the Tuscan region, Florence & Pisa, resplendent in art and history. What’s even more fortunate is that all the main attractions in Florence are centrally located for the perfect walking tour. See Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo and Michelangelo’s David. Explore more of Florence & Pisa on a European cruise!

Endless adventures await in Rome. With two and a half thousand years of history, art and culture, it is no wonder Rome is one of the most visited cities on the planet. Gaze at the masterpieces of the Vatican or walk into the past with visits to ancient relics, historic monuments and legendary museums. Or people-watch while sipping on an espresso in a quaint cafe.