Experience the legacies of civilizations as you trace Italy’s coastline and traverse the Adriatic Sea to Croatia. Discover the magnificent Amalfi Coast from Naples and visit Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Explore the culinary delights of Bari and Crotone, historic ports with ties to ancient Greece and Byzantine rule. Call at Šibenik, Croatia’s oldest town, and spend more time exploring Venice with an overnight stay in its gateway port.

The northbound leg of our classic coastal route, from Bergen to Arctic Norway

Sail through southern Germany along some of Europe’s most iconic waterways. Explore the quaint villages of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg and discover the turreted castles, abundant vineyards and the sweeping scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Koblenz and Cologne, two cities renowned for their rich history and striking architecture. Visit Kinderdijk to glimpse the idyllic 18th-century windmills that dot the countryside.

Sail to historic cities and visit the islands of the Aegean Sea. Explore Ephesus, home to architectural treasures that reveal insights into ancient civilizations. Uncover the secrets of Crete and indulge in Italian cuisine in Naples, the birthplace of pizza. Delve into Tunisia’s rich cultural heritage. Visit the Amalfi Coast, a ribbon of cascading cliffside villages, and call at the Italian isles of Sicily and Sardinia, renowned for their natural beauty.