GIBRALTAR


Discover an intriguing home from home on the Iberian Peninsula. Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse birdlife, Barbary apes and dolphin rich straits. History buffs may seek out the Moorish castle or Trafalgar Cemetery. And those with a taste for the spectacular can savour the magnificent stalactites and stalagmites of St Michael’s Cave or spellbinding views across to Morocco.


HAIFA, ISRAEL


Draped across pine-scented hillsides around a sweeping bay, Haifa is often likened to Naples or San Francisco. Despite superb beaches, museums and galleries, the undoubted star here is the Baha’i Shrine and Gardens. Statues of eagles and peacocks preside over manicured lawns that rise in attractive tiers, revealing views over its exquisite gold-domed shrine and far, far beyond.


ISTANBUL, TURKEY


Draped mysteriously across two continents, Istanbul is a heady blend of East and West. So succumb to the allure of the Grand Bazaar, whose 4,000 stalls bombard the senses, and an invigorating hamam, or traditional bathhouse. Gaze upon the minarets of the wondrous Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, whose bejewelled treasures reflect the extravagance of powerful sultans.


IZMIR, TURKEY


Follow Izmir’s broad promenade by horse-drawn carriage or ascend the 19th-century elevator, after which the Asansor district is named, for a truly extraordinary perspective. Most visitors venture to the astonishingly preserved ruins of Ephesus, whose Library of Celsus and vast semi- circular theatre so memorably reveal its ancient Greek and Roman heritage.


JERUSALEM (FROM ASHDOD), ISRAEL


Venture into the holy heart of Jerusalem, where three world religions converge amidst biblical mounts and crumbling city walls. In the Old Town, evocative sights include the sacred Western Wall, its cracks filled with prayers on rolled-up paper, and the breathtaking Dome of the Rock, whose gilded cupola and blue tiles glint in the sunlight.


KORCULA, CROATIA


Was Marco Polo born here? That’s the disputed claim to fame here, and you can even call in at his supposed birthplace. True or not, Korcula’s exquisite medieval streets – encircled by sparkling sea on three sides, dominated by St Mark’s Cathedral and home to the colourful Moreska Sword Dance – will certainly bring out the explorer in you.


LIMASSOL, CYPRUS


Cyprus is swathed in mountainous countryside and wrapped in stunning shoreline; part of Limassol’s inviting seafront is even embellished with eye-catching sculptures. The city also has a tale or two to tell: the dramatic Kourion Theatre pays homage to an ancient Greek legacy and within its 12th century fort, Richard the Lionheart wed Berengaria, in whose honour a Cunarder was named.


MALAGA, SPAIN


In the birthplace of Picasso, seek out two museums celebrating his life and works. On the lively Plaza de la Merced, you’ll find the building where he was born, now home to the Fundación Picasso Museo Casa Natal. Then browse hundreds of the artist’s paintings, sculptures and ceramics in the Picasso Museum, magnificently housed in a 16th century palace.


MESSINA, SICILY


Only three miles from mainland Italy, Messina sits on Sicily’s northeastern tip under Etna’s unerring gaze. Its most noted attraction is an astronomical clock, housed inside a soaring bell tower on the Piazza del Duomo, whose bronze figures spring to life at midday. Or set a course for nearby Taormina, which revels in its chic reputation and truly enchanting cliff top setting.


MONTECARLO, MONACO


Famed for royal romances and lavish yachts, spinning roulette wheels and Grand Prix, this tiny principality is undoubtedly big on glamour. Seek out the Prince’s Palace to admire its Louis XV Salon, resplendent in yellow and gold, and the stately courtyard with its sweeping double staircase in sumptuous marble. Or try your luck at its most illustrious landmark, the legendary Grand Casino.


NAPLES, ITALY


Glide into the dramatic Bay of Naples, as the emblematic Castel Nuovo watches you ashore. Delight in Neapolitan streets criss-crossed with washing lines, indulge in a heavenly local ice cream or admire the ornate Royal Palace and San Carlo Opera House. You could even make a poignant call to Pompeii or Herculaneum, hop across to Capri or soak up Sorrento’s scenic charms.


ODESSA, UKRAINE


Here in the Pearl of the Black Sea, train your lens on the tree-lined Potemkin Steps, immortalised on film by Eisenstein. Equally photogenic are the five silver domes atop the sky blue Uspensky Cathedral or the rotund Opera House with its luxuriant gilded interior. Delve too into the museum dedicated to the exiled poet Alexander Pushkin, or explore the city’s fascinating catacombs.


For Queen Elizabeth itineraries see pages 34-51 • For Queen Victoria itineraries see pages 70-97 • For Queen Mary 2 itineraries see pages 102-117


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