The Sorrentine Peninsula takes on fresh meaning as you sail from Valletta (where you’ll spend an overnight) to historic Rome. Sail through Capri, Ponza, and Amalfi, where you’ll enjoy time in port until late evening. Begin by discovering Gozo Island, defined by its green hills, turquoise-fringed pools, limestone cliffs, and ancient historical spots. Stroll Trapani’s cobblestoned Old Town. Sail to the Aeolian Island of Lipari, part of a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea named after Aeolus, the demigod of the wind. Discover captivating Capri, famed for its rugged natural beauty, delectable cuisine, and world-class shopping. Explore the dramatic natural setting of Amalfi, where you may uncover the Roman ruins at Pompeii.

Home to Spain’s most beautiful stretches of coastline, the “Costa del Sol” (“Coast of the Sun”) is alive with coastal towns and villages from the province of Málaga to the eastern part of Campo de Gibraltar in Cádiz. Your journey begins in Gaudi’s colorful Barcelona before continuing to the resort city of Palma de Mallorca, where the 13th-century Gothic Santa María cathedral overlooks the Bay of Palma. Discover Alicante’s Old Town, Barrio de la Santa Cruz, with its narrow streets, colorful houses, and lively bistros; Almeria’s Moorish fortress, Gothic cathedral, and underground tunnel system used during the civil war; and the fashionable resort town of Puerto Banus. Explore the ancient port city of Cadiz, home to more than 100 watchtowers, including the iconic Torre Tavira, traditionally used for spotting ships, before spending time in the Moroccan port city of Tangier.