Our 18-night voyage around the Iberian Peninsula to the shores of Italy offers glimpses of the past and future in equal measure. We'll ease you in gently with time to bask on the beaches of Portimão before crossing the water to the north coast of Africa, visiting cosmopolitan Tangier in Morocco, followed by the Spanish enclave of Melilla, to explore the fort and secret tunnels, and, after a day at sea, La Goulette, Tunisia, close to the ruins of the ancient city of Carthage. Now we enter Italian waters at Cagliari, which introduces us to the scenic island of Sardinia, with its mix of medieval mystery and gorgeous beaches. Pretty Mahón on the Spanish island of Menorca beckons, then Valencia on the Spanish mainland, a city renowned for its futuristic architecture, followed by the lively Catalan port of Barcelona, and the fishing town of Palamós, famous for its juicy red prawns. A relaxing day at sea brings us to ritzy Cannes, to follow in the footsteps of movie stars along the promenade. The razzle of the Riviera continues in Monte Carlo, home to gleaming superyachts and that world-famous casino. Crossing into Italy, we visit La Spezia, gateway to the colorful seaside villages of the Cinque Terre. An overnight in the Tuscan port of Livorno puts trips to the world-leading museums and galleries of Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the famous vineyards of Chianti all within grasp. We then make a quick hop to picturesque Calvi on Corsica’s northwest coast before sailing back to Civitavecchia, our journey’s end.