Poised as if to kiss the continent of Africa, Andalusia hugs the southern coast of Spain and embraces cultural influences from both sides of the strait. This is the birthplace of Don Juan and Carmen, evening paseos by women in lace mantillas, cape-twirling matadors. In short, it is quintessential Spain. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are legendary. And behind lie equally magnificent mountain ranges sheltering picturesque "white villages.

In Spain, a land bursting with flavour, artistry, and passion, there's no such thing as going halfway. Start in Madrid, then travel south where the Andalucian capital of Seville will ignite your soul with the heart-pounding rhythms of flamenco. Then head north to explore the vibrant Basque and Catalan regions: soak up the energy of Barcelona, sip your way through Logroño’s wine country, indulge in San Sebastián’s legendary cuisine, and marvel at Bilbao’s striking architecture. With each regio...

Balmy summer nightlife, picturesque piazzas, pristine island hideaways and ancient relics await us as we slip through the gentle waves through the Balearics, Cote d'Azur, Portofino and Tuscany's Monte Argentario.

History has soaked deep into the streets of Rome, where we begin our exploration. The Tyrrhenian Sea wafts us to energetic Naples and sunlit Sicily. Tunis beckons from across the waves before the Cote d'Azur offers a slice of jet-setting luxury. From Corsica, we sail to white sands and Mediterranean beauty, darting back to Sicily and Sardinia. Sip cocktails as you admire the stunning scenery in Menorca, then arrive in cosmopolitan Barcelona for tapas and a warm Spanish welcome.

As dawn lights the bustling city of Barcelona, we set sail to retrace the steps of Grace Kelly through glittering Monte Carlo and Cote d'Azur panache. Explore the rugged coast of Corsica, relax on the golden beaches of Sardinia and admire the rocky cliffs of Sicily.

From Lisbon's colourful hills and tram-lined avenues, drift away to the home of port wine and medieval charm in Porto. We make our way to Galician beauty and Old Town history for our maiden call in La Coruña, then elegant architecture and world-class vineyards in Bordeaux, and Saint Malo's fortified walls along the stunning Emerald Coast.

Fill your senses with the aromas, flavours and spectacles of an extraordinary odyssey through ancient grandeur and luscious landscapes. From Rome's architectural splendour and Pompeii's fascinating history, follow a trail of Mediterranean island beauty on the shores of Italy and Spain. Seek out fields of lavender and lemon, olive groves and hidden lagoons. The allure of Tunis leads us over the sea and beyond, whirling between islands until we return to iconic Barcelona.