Cruise from Portugal to Italy

Spread over seven hills with São Jorge Castle views, bustling Lisbon is one of the world's oldest cities. Elegant Baixa, hilltop Alfama with its yellow tram, and scenic Graça overviewing pastel buildings, are top areas. The Jerónimos Monastery in Belém is a World Heritage Gothic site. The classic Portuguese pastel de nata custard tarts are a local treat. Europe’s longest suspension bridge, the Ponte 25 de Abril, crosses the river Tagus.

Lagos, on the Algarve coast surrounded by golf courses, is a small port famed for its walled old town and sandy Atlantic beaches. Praia do Camilo cove is accessed via wooden steps, and nearby Ponta de Piedade cliffs offer panoramic views with a lighthouse. The old town features charming shops and restaurants, with the 18th-century Igreja de Santo António church and the Castelo dos Governadores, a baroque castle known for its watchtowers.

Tangier, Morocco's northern port city, has been a gateway to Africa for centuries. Founded by the Phoenicians 3,000 years ago, Tangier's long, complex history is reflected in its labyrinthine Medina, 15th-century Portuguese fortress and Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Cultures with its mosaic of Venus. Today, Tangier is a contemporary Moroccan city with a buzzing café culture and modern port.

A city renowned for passion, culture and flamenco, Seville’s intoxicating atmosphere will infuse even the weariest traveller with a celebratory spirit. The capital of Andalusia is revered for the grandeur of its monuments as well as for exquisite tapas dishes. The magnificent Catedral de Sevilla lords over the historic centre a short distance from the Alcázar (palace), a royal complex of rooms and gardens hidden behind modest terracotta walls.

Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.

Founded in the 4th century, Algeria's capital, Algiers' UNESCO-listed Kasbah medina features winding streets, whitewashed buildings, Ottoman palaces and a ruined citadel. Other landmarks include the Great Mosque with a 14th-century minaret, the neo-Moorish Grande Poste and seafront fishermen's houses. Nearby, Tipaza, a former Carthaginian and Roman trading hub, is an archaeological site with a semi-circular theatre framed by the Med.

A busy market town in Algeria's Kabylie region, Béjaïa has one of the largest Berber-speaking populations. A vast statue commemorates the Algerian War of Independence. Near the old town, Gouraya National Park is home to a colony of endangered Barbary macaques at the 1,410 ft high Pic des Singes (Monkey Peak), which offers panoramic views. Overlooking Béjaïa port stands Cap Carbon Lighthouse, one of the world's highest at 820 ft above sea level.

Annaba, Algeria's 3,000-year-old port city, blends ancient history with French colonial influence. Known as Bône during the French occupation, the Parisian-style nightlife and the Sacre Coeur-like Basilica of Augustine contrast with historical treasures such as the 11th-century Sidi Abou Merouane mosque in the old city. Nearby, Hi

La Goulette port is the gateway to Tunisia's capital, Tunis, said to date to the 2nd millennium BC. Tunis shows its layered history in Parisian style café culture and Medina's traditional ways. Nearby ancient Carthage, a powerful rival to Rome, was the richest Phoenician city before Rome re-established it as a colony. Dating back to 900 BC, this fascinating UNESCO-listed Carthage Archaeological Park preserves Roman ruins, baths and artefacts.

Rugged volcanic cliffs overlook sapphire seas on Pantelleria, an Italian isle between Sicily and Tunisia. The volcanic heritage is evident in its striking landscapes, encompassing black sand beaches, lava fields and thermal springs. Vineyards and olive groves form terraced patterns around Lake Venere, famous for its geothermal hot springs and mud baths. Fragrances of capers and wild fennel drift on the sea breeze, adding to the island's charm.

A feast for the senses, Sicily’s capital is an intoxicating and chaotic melting pot offering up centuries of history and a street food bonanza. Three bustling markets Capo, Bollaro and Vucciria await those ready to embrace Palermo for all that it offers. Narrow side streets lead to hidden palaces and churches along Via Maqueda. The Palazzo dei Normanni, once the seat of Sicilian kings during Norman rule, showcases the city’s past opulence.