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Explore coastal gems and take in magnificent sights on this epic voyage, that combines our intriguing Iconic Western Mediterranean, Italian Sojourn, Venice, the Adriatic and Greece, and Ancient Mediterranean Treasures itineraries.

You'll explore some of the most celebrated destinations of the region beginning with bustling Barcelona.

With two days in the Catalonian capital., you'll have time to immerse yourself in Las ramblas.

Ramblas, it's boutiques and tapas bars, The old Gothic quarter and Gaudi's remarkable cathedral La Sagrada Familia.

Then dock in Sète and visit Montpellier, France, once a bustling spice trading city and a center of learning for centuries under the kings of Aragon.

In Marseille, the largest port on the Mediterranean, you can stroll through the picturesque Old Port or set out into the countryside of nearby Provence.

The tiny principality of Monaco is a study in contrasts -from its 14th century Old Town to fashionable Monte Carlo with its casino and fine restaurants.

Your next destination - Italy's fabled Tuscany is revered by Romantics.

You'll spend two days enjoying the Renaissance treasures of magnificent Florence, as well as the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the square of Miracles.

Then it's on to the eternal cCity of Rome.

Stunning Vatican City, Trevi Fountain and the towering Colosseum.

Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, where the pizza is authentic and the attractions epic, including the ruins of Unesco-listed Pompeii.

Heading south, you'll arrive on the Isle of Sicily and the picturesque clifftop town of Messina - gateway to Majestic Mount Etna and the historic enclave of Taormina.

Crotone on the Adriatic coast of Calabria is an unspoiled gem of castles and cathedrals, a quaint old town, and fascinating archaeological sites.

While Bari, located in the Puglia region, boasts a pedestrian-friendly medieval town with castles and prehistoric wonders, including the trulli houses of Alberobello.

A brief diversion from Italy takes you across the Adriatic to Croatia and the charming port of Šibenik whose famous Renaissance Cathedral is a UNESCO world heritage site.

Back in Italy, the top of the Adriatic, is breathtaking Venice where two delightful overnights provide plenty of time to enjoy its quiet canals, fascinating palazzos and museums.

Then it's on to Split, Croatia where you can explore the cobblestone streets of the Old Town or visit the Palace of Roman emperor, Diocletian.

Another UNESCO world heritage site, the walled city of Dubrovnik, is one of Europe's jewels, a charming port with beautifully preserved, ancient stone buildings and red-tile rooftops.

Montenegro's Kotor is a treasure of the Adriatic with narrow streets. leading to old palaces, the 12th century cathedral of Saint Tryphon, and the picturesque main square,.

A distinctive Venetian influence can be felt on the Greek isle of Corfu with its scenic Old Town, 15th century fortress and tree-lined esplanade.

From Katakolon, you can immerse yourself in the history of ancient Greece at the site of the first Olympic Games at Mount Kronos and the dramatic ruins of the ancient temples of Olympia.

Athens, the capital of ancient Greece itself and the birthplace of democracy unfolds before you had a relaxed pace with an overnight stay.

Like many of the Greek Isles, Crete is graced with the imprints of the ages.

Enjoy its Venetian influences, or delve into its Minoan civilization.

On the Greek island of Rhodes, you'll pass through one of eleven imposing gates to discover Europe's largest active, medieval town and a UNESCO world heritage site.

Fabled Ephesus in Turkey offers a stunning window into the past with remarkable architectural treasures, including the iconic library of Celsus.

Legendary Troy once thought to exist only in mythology, boasts traces of as many as nine different cities on the site.

Your voyage concludes, with an overnight in fascinating Istanbul, where East meets West and hidden treasures stand witness to the influences of countless ages and cultures.