Once the center of the world’s greatest empire and now the capital of modern Italy, Rome displays relics of its past wherever you look. Enhance your experience with an optional Go Next Rome Pre-Cruise Program.

Naples is a city of breathtaking frescoes, artistic treasures, and mouthwatering cuisine. Admire eighteenth-century sculptures at Capello Sasevero, dine at world-class pizzerias on Via dei Tribunali, or perhaps travel to the ruins of Pompeii, one of the most famed archaeological sites in the world

The sickle-shaped city of Trapani is a bustling seaport with a maze-like old town filled with historic churches. Trapani also serves as a gateway to nearby archaeological wonders like Selinute and the Doric temple of Segesta—or take an adventure to the Egadi Islands and seek out the Neolithic cave paintings.

Founded by the Knights of St. John and deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site, Malta’s picturesque capital offers a grand collection of honey-colored limestone buildings and ancient fortifications. See the Caravaggio tour de force The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist inside St. John’s Co-Cathedral or explore the National Museum of Fine Arts.

Monemvasia is an island town overlooking the Myrtoan Sea. Dominated by an incredible Byzantine fortress, the town and its cobbled streets lead visitors to shops, cafés, and historic churches. Once you’re done exploring in town, relax on the beach or head to Kastania’s Cave—a spellbinding corridor of ancient golden stalagmites and stalactites.

From the stately Church of Agios Titos and the ornate Venetian Loggia to the sturdy sixteenth-century Koules Fortress overlooking the sea, Crete’s capital city is teeming with impressive monuments. Remnants of ancient civilizations are on display at the renowned Archeological Museum and Palace of Knossos—a masterpiece of Minoan architecture.

Etched with a rich heritage from a diverse array of rulers, Rhodes has an eclectic wealth of fascinating architecture and historic sites. Spend the day admiring the idyllic scenery of the largest of the Dodecanese (Twelve Islands) on the eastern edge of the Aegean Sea.

Kusadasi is a resort town that boasts spectacular beaches and acts as a jumping-off point to explore the legendary ruins of the city of Ephesus—an important archaeological site and a historic Christian pilgrimage destination. Here, visit the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Artemis.

Once known as Constantinople, Istanbul was the capital of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Revel in this cosmopolitan city’s lively blend of East and West, ancient and modern. Istanbul is home to the spectacular Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.

Disembark in Istanbul.