23-Daagse cruise met de Marina van [cruiseline] vanuit Civitavecchia (Rome)

Travel to Rome and revel in the magnificent monuments, from the ancient Roman Forum and Coliseum to the splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica with Michelangelo’s Pietà and his breathtaking frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Or enjoy a drive through the lush farmlands of the Roman countryside to lovely medieval Castelgandolfo.

Stroll down the narrow, twisting lanes of this lovely walled cliff top medieval town past ancient buildings where native son Napoleon walked when he commanded the local garrison in 1793. Visit stunning churches like Ste. Marie-Majeur, a 12th-century structure with a fountain that collects rainwater and the old market. Or explore the starkly beautiful countryside and Sartène, a traditional Corsican town. Shopping: Take home local Corsican pottery, baskets, textiles and enamel work. Dining: Try a local dish of sausages made from chestnut-fed pork and smoked over fires of “maquis,” an aromatic shrub or a delicious chestnut flour “fritelli” fried in olive oil.

Spend a glorious day amidst the fabled architecture of this Renaissance city. See the Duomo with Brunelleschi’s dome, the famous baptistry, Michelangelo’s magnificent David, the bridge over the Arno and the astonishing Uffizi Gallery. Visit Pisa’s superb Campo dei Miracoli and its beautiful cathedral and famed campanile. Or enjoy the Tuscan countryside, Siena and San Gimignano, renowned for its medieval towers. Shopping: Find leather goods, lingerie, gold jewelry, Florentine mosaic, lace, marbled paper items, antiques and fine art. Dining: Savor the prosciutto, pecorino cheese and infinite variety of breads, cakes and salamis.

The quintessential Côte d’Azur resort town, Cannes has long been a playground for the rich and famous. Its epicenter is La Croisette, a boutique-lined boulevard with a legendary seven-mile beach. While it’s easy to spend a day here people-watching, be sure to venture up Susquet Hill and wander the winding streets of the old town. The 12th century Chapel of St. Anne and the eclectic collection of art in the Museum of the Castre will be of interest. The hilltop also affords phenomenal views of Cannes and the Lérins Islands lying just offshore.

Lying on a natural harbor on the French Riviera, Toulon is France’s principal naval base, and the waterfront is always full of life. Designed around stately fountains and small squares, the Old City is tucked between the harbor and boulevard de Strasbourg, and its Cathédrale Saint-Marie-Majeure is noteworthy for its Romanesque architecture. The city is also rich in history, much of it on display in the marine museum and the Museum of Toulon, celebrated for its Provençal paintings. For the ultimate view of Toulon, ride the cable car to Mount Faron.

Visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the amazing La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece. Enjoy the lovely Montjuic Gardens, Gaudí’s other fabulous structures, the charming squares of the old Gothic Quarter and the Ramblas, Barcelona’s famed downtown promenade. Or visit beautiful Montserrat and its monastery in a breathtaking setting high in the mountains.

The City of Arts and Sciences is an impressive collection of attractions, including an opera house and performing arts center, IMAX cinema, planetarium, science museum and oceanographic park. Visit the Gothic city of Requena, featuring perfectly preserved 100-year-old wine cellars. In Lladró’s City of Porcelain museum, explore the production facilities, or nearby visit the National Ceramics Museum, located in the former palace of nobility.

Go to the top of the Rock and admire the view across the Mediterranean and up the peninsula into Spain. Feed peanuts to the famed Barbary Apes and visit St. Michael’s Cave, a fascinating cavern once lived in by Neolithic peoples and visited by early Romans. See the quaint fishing village along the coast and enjoy the colorful town. Shopping: Browse through shops filled with lovely embroidered linens from Madeira. Dining: Enjoy some traditional fish and chips with a beer or just relax in a café and watch the passing parade.

Spend a fabulous day in Seville visiting the magnificent cathedral, climbing the famed Giralda Tower and strolling through the gorgeous Alcazar and its gardens. See the ceramic-encrusted Plaza de España and stroll through the alleys of Barrio de Santa Cruz. Or explore the Andalusian wine country and Jerez, the home of sherry. Don’t miss the charm of Cádiz with its gracious squares, its flower-filled parks on the city bastions and its bustling markets.

Visit the ornate Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery and stroll the narrow, winding streets of the charming Alfama district. Enjoy marvelous old Sintra, a royal country retreat, and Cascais, a beautiful seaside resort. Explore medieval Obidos or make a pilgrimage to Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared repeatedly to three shepherd children in 1917.

Volcanic in origin, Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands. While in port, you’ll notice the Auditorium of Tenerife, an amazing, organic structure that instantly became an icon when completed in 2003. Another modern landmark is the Oscar Domínguez Institute, a contemporary art gallery named after the 20th century surrealist. For a respite from the urban environment, visit the Palmetum, a botanical garden with more than 400 species of palms.

“Madeira’s warme weer en vulkanische bergen bedekt met tropische bloemen en tuinen waren een trekpleister voor Europese migranten die een grote rol hebben gespeeld in de ontwikkeling van’: Madeirawijn, ‘poncha’ (een traditionele drank bereid met gedistilleerd suikerriet, honing en citroen) en geborduurd handwerk.

Wandel langs de kosmopolitische straten van Funchal: geplaveid met zwart-witte mozaïek, de prachtige boulevard aan zee en de ouderwetse winkels, restaurants en cafés in de gebouwen met terracotta daken.

Hoewel veel attracties nabij de met kiezelsteentjes bedekte kust van de Atlantische Oceaan liggen, is er ook veel fraais te zien boven de zeespiegel; pak een kabelbaan naar de bergtoppen die boven de haven verrijzen en geniet van een weids uitzicht over het eiland. Een echt paradijs, hoe u het ook bekijkt.”

Savor the unparalleled natural wonders of this splendid volcanic island located at a crossroads in the Atlantic. See its stunning landscape, thermal pools, natural steam vents, volcanic lakes, subtropical flora, plantations and picturesque towns filled with perfectly preserved 17th and 18th century buildings.

“Ondanks dat de Azoren ontdekt werden door de 15e-eeuwse Portugese zeevaartlui die op zoek waren naar het verloren continent Atlantis, was het de Vlaamse edelman Josse van Huerter die zich vestigde op het eiland Faial. Hij ontdekte een kleine baai die uitstekend beschutting bood tegen de onvoorspelbare winden en stromingen van de Noord-Atlantische Oceaan en noemde deze Horta, een fonetische versie in het Portugees van zijn achternaam.

Tegenwoordig doet de stad Horta nog steeds dienst als een stopplaats voor elke dappere zeiler die het waagt de Atlantische Oceaan over te steken, waardoor de jachthaven de op drie na grootste ter wereld is. Elke dag arriveren hier zeelieden van over de hele wereld en geven de kosmopolitische plek een maritiem karakter, een grote verscheidenheid aan vreemde talen en vele legendesover de zee. De vulkanische kegel van Caldeira kijkt uit over de witte architectuur van Horta Bay, die geflankeerd wordt door weelderige groene hellingen hier en daar bezaaid met hortensia’s, de officiële bloem van de Azoren. De wateren die het eiland omgeven vormen de natuurlijke habitat van potvissen, dolfijnen en een immens scala aan zeedieren, die u kunt zien en waarmee u, als u dapper genoeg bent, kunt zwemmen.”

People-watchers will enjoy South Beach’s Ocean Drive, while architecture buffs will love the Art Deco District. If you’re looking for something a bit different, there are world-class museums and shopping venues too. In Miami, there really is something for everyone.