Cosmopolitan Classics followed by Coastal Gems Cruise

Day 1 - Palma

Arrive: Tue 28 May 2024 / Depart: Tue 28 May 2024 at 22:00

Beaches or bargains, the sea or sights. Palma has it all, together with enough sunshine and souvenirs to keep anyone happy. If you like beaches, cafes or simply lazing around in the sunshine, you'll love Palma, together with the nearby resorts of Palma Nova and Magaluf. Before you relax, though, make sure you visit Palma City itself to see the Moorish palace, the designer stores and the quaint shops and cobbled streets of the old city, behind the Gothic Cathedral. And for souvenirs, make a bee-line for Inca, the largest street market on the island which opens every Thursday.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Olbia/Sardinia

Arrive: Thu 30 May 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 30 May 2024 at 14:00

Often called the Gateway to the Emerald Coast, the NorthEastern port of Olbia is tucked into a bay in the Tyrrhenian Sea and is one of Europe's most fashionable resort areas.

Day 4 - Naples, Italy

Arrive: Fri 31 May 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 31 May 2024 at 17:00

This is the most spectacular natural setting in Italy. With its beautiful bay overlooked by Mount Vesuvius, a sunny climate and lots to see, Naples is unmissable. A stroll through the narrow streets and hustle and bustle of the local markets that sell literally everything is an experience in itself in Naples. That's before you discover the memorable sights like the majolica-tiled cloister of the Church of Santa Chiara, the local craftsmen of San Gregorio Armeno who make the famous Neapolitan crèche figures, or the Galleria Umberto where designer shops sit amidst glorious architecture. Don't forget to take the chairlift up to Mount Vesuvius itself or the tour to Pompeii and the ancient ruins of Herculaneum. And why not take the short boat ride to the picturesque and exclusive island of Capri?

Day 5 - Piombino

Arrive: Sat 01 June 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 01 June 2024 at 19:00

Piombino is the gateway to the Tuscan cities of Siena and Pisa. Hilly Siena is packed with Gothic architecture, Medieval monuments and hundreds of restaurants. Pisa, meanwhile, is home to the legendary leaning tower.

Day 6 - Nice (Villefranche)

Arrive: Sun 02 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 02 June 2024 at 17:00

Think of the French Riviera and what springs to mind? Expensive yachts? Wide, palm-fringed boulevards? Glittering turquoise seas? Experience the glamour and glitz of France’s most famous stretch of coast. Imagine you’re Lewis Hamilton as you drive along the Grand Prix circuit in Monte Carlo. After you’ve negotiated the hairpin bends, you’ll find it hard to believe the fastest lap time on this circuit is just over 13 seconds. Trace your way along the French Riviera. Take in elegant Nice, the hilltop village of St Paul and Grasse, which is the world capital for perfume and flowers.

Day 7 - Palamos

Arrive: Mon 03 June 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 03 June 2024 at 17:00

Day 8 - Palma

Arrive: Tue 04 June 2024 at 06:00 / Depart: Tue 04 June 2024

Beaches or bargains, the sea or sights. Palma has it all, together with enough sunshine and souvenirs to keep anyone happy. If you like beaches, cafes or simply lazing around in the sunshine, you'll love Palma, together with the nearby resorts of Palma Nova and Magaluf. Before you relax, though, make sure you visit Palma City itself to see the Moorish palace, the designer stores and the quaint shops and cobbled streets of the old city, behind the Gothic Cathedral. And for souvenirs, make a bee-line for Inca, the largest street market on the island which opens every Thursday.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Florence/Pisa

Arrive: Thu 06 June 2024 / Depart: Thu 06 June 2024

A charming town itself, La Spezia is also the gateway to the beautiful Le Cinque Terre region. At the centre of the most captivating coastal area of Italy called the Gulf of the Poets, La Spezia has the typical narrow streets and yellow, pink and orange buildings of old Italian towns. It is beyond the town, however, where the real beauty lies.

Day 11 - Propriano

Arrive: Fri 07 June 2024 / Depart: Fri 07 June 2024

An isle of majestic mountains rising up from turquoise seas, idyllic Corsica overflows with natural beauty. Set on Corsica's southwestern coast, Propriano is a bustling harbour town. Boasting a wide array of cafes and boutiques this is the place to shop and people-watch. Propriano is also known for its selection of traditional Corsican restaurants where you can sample some mouthwatering specialities such as garlicky ratatouille and fresh fish soup. Propriano is perfectly placed to visit the 4,000 year old life-size statues of Filitosa.

Day 12 - Cannes

Arrive: Sat 08 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 08 June 2024

This party port is all about the see-and-be-seen life-style. As such it comes with a marina packed with millionaires' yachts, super-cars purring through the streets and a shopping scene that's all about names. So it's little wonder it's such a hit with the jet-set. But that's just the famous face of Cannes – the one that rolls out the red carpet for the annual Film Festival. There's still a trace of authentic France to be found, too. Think 19th century mansions, waterfront cafes and cliff-fringed beaches.

Day 13 - Marseille

Arrive: Sun 09 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 09 June 2024 at 17:00

One of the most romantic ports in the Mediterranean, Marseilles is steeped in history and begs to be explored. Think Marseilles and the first words that spring to mind are antiquity, seafood, museums, history and travel. The Provencal city that sprawls around a 2,600 year old port features a bustling downtown shopping area, green parks, a medieval-village-style neighbourhood, and wonderful seafood.

Day 14 - Tarragona

Arrive: Mon 10 June 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 10 June 2024 at 18:00

Steeped in historical interest and home to one of Europe's largest amusement parks, the charming Catalonian port of Tarragona really does have something for everyone. Developed by Julius Caesar and favoured by archaeologists for its wealth of Roman artefacts, charismatic Tarragona perches on a rocky hill overlooking the Mediterranean. On the hill's southern slopes, the old town contains many sites of historical interest. Quiet pedestrian streets make browsing in the many antique shops and grottos a real pleasure, while to the east you can stroll along the beautiful terraced avenue of Paseo de les Palmeres. Closer to port you can ramble along a pathway, taking in the ancient city walls and cypress-lined gardens. If you want to get off the beaten track, head to nearby Montserrat (pictured above) for stunning views of the Catalan countryside.

Day 15 - Palma

Arrive: Tue 11 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 11 June 2024

Beaches or bargains, the sea or sights. Palma has it all, together with enough sunshine and souvenirs to keep anyone happy. If you like beaches, cafes or simply lazing around in the sunshine, you'll love Palma, together with the nearby resorts of Palma Nova and Magaluf. Before you relax, though, make sure you visit Palma City itself to see the Moorish palace, the designer stores and the quaint shops and cobbled streets of the old city, behind the Gothic Cathedral. And for souvenirs, make a bee-line for Inca, the largest street market on the island which opens every Thursday.