Civitavecchia – Piraeus · 31 July – 11 August 2027

Civitavecchia greets arriving ships with a broad working harbour, sea walls, ferries and a stretch of Tyrrhenian coastline that feels more practical than picturesque at first glance. Just beyond the port, you can find an old seafront town atmosphere, waterfront promenades and views toward the Lazio coast, with Rome lying further inland as the great nearby draw.

Arriving by ship, Ponza greets you with pastel houses climbing above a busy harbour and steep volcanic cliffs dropping into clear blue water. Nearby, you can wander into the lively waterfront streets or head along the coast to discover rocky coves, sea views, and the island’s relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere.

Arriving by sea, Amalfi appears as a dramatic cluster of pastel buildings beneath steep cliffs on one of Italy’s most famous coastlines. From the harbour, the waterfront feels lively and sunlit, with the cathedral and narrow old streets just a short walk away and sweeping views of the rocky coast all around.

Arriving by ship at Lipari, you are greeted by a bright Mediterranean harbour backed by steep volcanic slopes and a town rising above the waterfront. Nearby, you can head toward the old quarter and hilltop fortifications for sweeping views, while the island’s white pumice tones, dark rock and clear sea give the whole place a vivid, sunlit atmosphere.

Arriving by ship in Syracuse, you come to a broad Sicilian harbour with sunlit waterfronts and a relaxed Mediterranean feel. Nearby, the old city on the island of Ortigia, baroque streets, sea views and the archaeological heritage of ancient Syracuse make this one of the most atmospheric stops on Sicily’s east coast.

Katakolon is a small Greek port with a relaxed seaside feel, where low waterfront buildings, fishing boats and excursion traffic create an easy holiday atmosphere as you come ashore. Nearby, the coast of western Peloponnese offers sunny beaches and gentle hills, and the ancient site of Olympia is the best-known place to visit inland.

Arriving in Gythio, you are greeted by a long waterfront of pastel houses climbing the hillside and a relaxed Peloponnesian harbour atmosphere. From the port, the town is easy to explore on foot, with sea views, narrow streets and nearby reminders of the region’s long maritime history.

Arriving by sea, Sifnos greets you with a bright Cycladic shoreline of whitewashed villages, dry hills and clear blue water, with the island’s main port set at Kamares in a broad, sheltered bay. From the harbour, it’s easy to enjoy the relaxed small-island atmosphere and look out toward nearby hilltop settlements, beaches and the rugged interior that gives Sifnos its calm, elegant character.

Arriving by ship at Kleftiko feels like entering a hidden world of dazzling white volcanic cliffs, sea caves and clear turquoise water. This is a peaceful, wild stretch of the Milos coast, best enjoyed for a morning swim with dramatic rock formations and quiet open sea all around.

Arriving at Milos, you are greeted by a harbour framed by pale volcanic hills, whitewashed settlements and the clear light of the Cyclades. Nearby, the island’s dramatic coastline, quiet coves and traditional villages give the place a relaxed, sun-bleached Aegean atmosphere.

Approaching Hydra by ship, you are greeted by a compact, amphitheatre-like harbour framed by steep, rocky hills and elegant stone houses climbing the slope. Just beyond the waterfront, narrow lanes, small churches and sun-bleached viewpoints give the island a calm, refined Mediterranean atmosphere with no cars and a strong sense of old seafaring Greece.

Piraeus is a vast, busy harbour where ferries, fishing boats and cargo traffic create an unmistakably maritime first impression. From the port you are close to Athens, with the city's historic sights nearby, while around Piraeus itself you can find marinas, waterfront promenades and a lively urban Greek atmosphere.