Begin in Athens before Santorini’s dramatic setting introduces the Aegean’s distinctive character. Sailing west, Valletta’s compact grandeur and Messina’s gateway to Sicily reveal layers of Mediterranean history, followed by Naples’ energy and depth. Rome and Florence offer a rich immersion in art and heritage, before the coastline softens into the Riviera in Villefranche-sur-Mer. A final day at sea creates a gentle pause before arriving in Barcelona, where creativity and coastal life meet.










Begin in Athens before Santorini’s dramatic setting introduces the Aegean’s distinctive character. Sailing west, Valletta’s compact grandeur and Messina’s gateway to Sicily reveal layers of Mediterranean history, followed by Naples’ energy and depth. Rome and Florence offer a rich immersion in art and heritage, before the coastline softens into the Riviera in Villefranche-sur-Mer. A final day at sea creates a gentle pause before arriving in Barcelona, where creativity and coastal life meet.
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