21-Day The Best of the Mediterranean

05 Apr 2025 | 21 Nights
Ship: Sun Princess
Code: 2TBSP250405

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Marseille

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Genoa

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La Spezia

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Rome

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Naples

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Crete

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Istanbul

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Mykonos

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Athens

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Crete

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Corfu

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Messina

Messina is the third largest city on the island of Sicily, and the 13th largest city in Italy, with a population of more than 231,000. Home to the Museo Regionale of Messina, known for featuring two of Caravaggio's paintings, the city is also famous for having been the capital of the ancient kingdom of Sicily.

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Come feel the love on the cruise vacation of your dreams. Because here, the sun revolves around you.


Complimentary dining

Always included, these elevated spaces offer something to please every palette. A few favorites:

Speciality restaurants

Award-winning, multi-course meals perfect for celebrating a special occasion (or just being together). Highlights include:

Casual dining

Relaxed, sit-down meals at a variety of eateries, with something for everyone. Highlights include:

Three-level Dining Room

Three stories, an elegant design, multicourse meals guests rave about and a different experience for each level.

Crown Grill

Crown Grill will be found on deck 7 aft. The specialty restaurant offers an intimate dining experience in a classically elegant setting, with top-quality cuts of beef, chops, and seafood.

The Promenade

Snacks for the in-between times that are always a special treat

Gelateria

Located on Deck 7

Alfredo's Pizzeria

Voted "Best Pizza at Sea" by USA TODAY with an open kitchen to watch the chefs at work.

International Café

Located on Deck 9

The Catch by Rudi

A celebration of all things ocean, from the menu to the setting, from Chef Rudi Sodamin, head of culinary arts.

The Eatery

Taste food from around the world and dine inside or outside.

Sabatini's Italian Trattoria

This favorite goes next-level with a theater- style kitchen where chefs prepare top cuts of beef.

O'Malleys Irish Pub

Everything you'd expect from an Irish pub: great food, great drinks, lively music, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Gratuities

The “Crew Appreciation” is a daily amount for each guest that will be automatically added to your onboard account for your convenience, to recognize the efforts of a wide variety of crewmembers who contribute to the experiences of all our guests.  The crewmembers eligible to receive these funds work in various departments, many of whom rotate among different ships, throughout our fleet of ships. The amount of the Crew Appreciation will be based on stateroom category, as set out below:

  • Suites - $19.00 USD per person per day
  • Mini Suites, Cabanas, and Reserve Collection - $18.00 USD per person per day
  • All other stateroom types - $17.00 USD per person per day

Discovery at SEA Enrichment Programs

Princess has joined forces with DiscoveryTM to bring enriching new experiences on board and ashore with Discovery at SEA.

On Board: There’s Stargazing on the top deck and activities inspired by hit shows, such as Shark Week, Finding Bigfoot, Deadliest Catch and more.

Ashore: Get the most out of your vacation with DiscoveryTM and Animal PlanetTM Recommended Tours- plus Exclusive tours only available from Princess.

Festivals of the World

Experience grand traditions and colourful cultures with our Festivals of the World celebrations and cruise ship activities! Depending on where you sail, you might experience:

  • Rio’s Carnival
  • Caribbean Festival
  • Carnaval de Panama
  • Oktoberfest
  • Klondike Festival
  • Mexican Fiesta
  • Festival of the Med
  • King Kamehameha Festival
  • Matariki Festival
  • Midsommarfest
  • Celtic Festival

Destination-Themed Activities

Live performances, music and dance lessons, local foods and more will give you a deeper connection to the places you visit. Depending on your itinerary, cruise activity options may include:

  • Meet Alaskan lumberjacks with North to Alaska
  • Hula dancing and ukulele lessons in Hawaii
  • Street pan drum lessons in the Caribbean
  • Mariachis on deck in Mexico
  • Traditional Maori performance in New Zealand
  • Brazilian samba dancers in South America
  • Local dishes served in our main dining rooms

Encounters with Discovery at SEA

Get more out of your travels with engaging multi-media presentations by local destination experts, plus naturalists and specialists in their fields, who will enlighten you about the places you’ll visit.

Culinary Demonstrations & Wine Tastings

Learn how to prepare the gourmet specialties served on board. Or indulge in a special wine tasting with selections from regional vineyards, as well as varietals from around the globe.

World-Class Gaming

Let the sound of the slots and the glow of bright-blinking lights captivate you in our state-of-the-art casinos. See what the cards hold with the table games you love, bingo, tournaments and more!

Art Gallery, Courses & Auctions

Peruse our extensive art gallery, or attend an art history lecture highlighting some of the world’s greatest masters. And don’t miss our exciting Champagne art auctions, where you can bid on keepsakes of your own.

Dancing Classes & Hotspots

Add a new twist or two to your dance moves with a wide variety of fun classes like country line dancing, ballroom, salsa, and more. Get your heart pumping with a high energy Zumba class or take your sweetheart for a spin on one of our pulsating night clubs.

The Piazza

We know you enjoy sweeping views, so we built our Piazza in a sphere of glass.

See the World in a Whole New Light

It’s more than ocean vistas in every direction; it’s being immersed in the world around you like never before. The heartbeat of our ship, our Piazza may have been inspired by the town squares of Europe, but her evolution is out of this world.

The Dome

Get ready for the greatest entertainment under the Sun.

This glass-enclosed dome is multilevel AND multipurpose: pool by sunlight, stage for shows by starlight. It features acrobatic performances created in partnership with the renowned Cirque Éloize.

Bellini's Cocktail Bar

Located on Deck 7

Crooners

Located on Deck 8

Princess Arena

We know you want amazing entertainment, so we made our theatre a showstopper.

Our most technologically advanced performance space can shapeshift into different designs, even in the round, to suit all our new production shows.

Good Spirits At Sea

Located on Deck 7

Wheelhouse Bar

Located on Deck 7

Signature Collection

Introducing the Signature Collection, exclusively on Sun Princess®. In addition to premium stateroom amenities, Signature Collection Suites include access to the Signature Restaurant, Signature Lounge and private Signature Sun Deck, a private area of the Sanctuary.

  • Signature Sun Deck
  • Signature Lounge
  • Signature Restaurant
  • Reserve Collection Restaurant
  • Cabana Deck

Wake View Terrace

The Views Revolve Around You

In these all-new spaces, all you gotta do to recharge is take in the ocean vistas. Our Sea View Terrace sets the tone at the front, while the new Wake View Terrace features an infinity pool and aft life redefined.

Casino

Our largest-ever casino

We've leveled up our Vegas-caliber gaming with our expanded Princess Casino, featuring the first “Buffalo Zone” at sea

  • Enjoy a game of Craps aboard Star Princess
  • Challenge opponents to a game of Roulette
  • Expanded Princess Casino holds 4,300 guests
  • Play all your favorite betting games

Lido Pools

Soak Up The Fun

We've surrounded this preferred poolside spot with lots of options for food and drinks: Lido Grill, Lido Slice by Alfredo’s, Lido Tacos, Lido Greens, Coffee & Cones and THREE bars.

Lotus Spa®

The Lotus Spa®

Relax and recharge in our award-winning Lotus Spa®

The onboard Lotus Spa® features a wide range of treatments for full relaxation and harmony. The spa operates "a la carte,” where each service can be booked separately – letting you customize your own perfect spa day (or days).

  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • Pure Barre, YogaSix, and Stretch Lab classes
  • Massages, acupuncture, and facials
  • Blowouts, Kérastase® and other hair treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures

The Sanctuary

Located on Deck 18

Sea View Terrace

Located on Deck 16

Firefly Park Kids Club

With games, themed events and activities all reserved for you. So let the adults have their fun; you’ll have yours too.

Neon Grove Tweens Club

With games, themed events and activities all reserved for you. So let the adults have their fun; you’ll have yours too.

The Underground Teen Lounge

With games, themed events and activities all reserved for you. So let the adults have their fun; you’ll have yours too.

Deck 21

  • Lift

Deck 20

  • Lifts

Deck 19

  • Sky Deck
  • The Dome
  • Sport Court & Track
  • Lifts

Deck 18

  • Fitness Centre
  • Fitness Studio
  • Lotus Salon
  • PhotoStudio
  • Sanctuary Club
  • Sun Bar
  • The Dome
  • The Sanctuary
  • Wellness Studio

Deck 17

  • Coffee & Cones

  • Lido Bar
  • Lido Greens
  • Lido Grill
  • Lido Pool
  • Lido Slice
  • Lido Tacos
  • Love By Britto
  • Sea View Bar
  • The Dome
  • THE MIX
  • Signature Lounge
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Mini-Suite Staterooms
  • Suite Staterooms

Deck 16

  • Sea View Terrace
  • Signature Lounge
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Mini-Suite Staterooms
  • Suite Staterooms

Deck 15

  • Signature Lounge
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Mini-Suite Staterooms
  • Suite Staterooms

Deck 14

  • Interior Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Mini-Suite Staterooms
  • Suite Staterooms

Deck 12

  • Interior Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Mini-Suite Staterooms

Deck 11

  • Interior Staterooms
  • Oceanview Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Mini-Suite Staterooms
  • Suite Staterooms

Deck 10

  • Interior Staterooms
  • Oceanview Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Mini-Suite Staterooms
  • Suite Staterooms

Deck 9

  • Alfredo's Pizzeria
  • Americana Diner
  • Cabana Deck
  • GO Princess
  • International Cafe
  • The Eatery
  • The Piazza
  • The Promenade
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Mini-Suite Staterooms

Deck 8

  • Crooners

  • Makato Ocean
  • OceanFront
  • Princess Arena
  • Princess Casino
  • Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
  • Sanctuary Restaurant
  • Spellbound
  • The Eatery
  • The Piazza
  • The Shops of Princess
  • Umai Teppanyaki
  • Wake View Terrace

Deck 7

  • Bellini’s Cocktail Bar
  • Coffee Currents
  • Eclipse Dining Room
  • Gelateria
  • Good Spirits at Sea
  • Neon Grove
  • O’Malley’s Irish Pub
  • Princess Arena
  • Princess Live!
  • Reserve Collection Restaurant
  • Signature Restaurant
  • The Piazza
  • The Shops of Princess
  • The Underground
  • Wheelhouse Bar

Deck 6

  • Firefly Park

  • Guest Services
  • Lotus Spa
  • Soleil Dining Room
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Oceanview Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms

Deck 5

  • Lotus Spa
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Oceanview Staterooms

Deck 4

  • Medical Centre
  • The Landing

Athens

Athens exudes a unique charm through its mix of street markets, vine-covered tavernas, souvenir stalls, ancient monuments and high-rise buildings. For tourists, a plus is that most of the capital's attractions are accessible by foot.

Athens was named after Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. According to mythology, she won the city after duelling against Poseidon, god of the sea. Indeed, Athens can chart its history back thousands of years and is regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation. More specifically, it's democracy's birthplace, and where philosophy, art and architecture were refined.

The city declined after the Classical Age, dwindling to nothing but a town in the colourful area now known as the Plaka. It emerged as independent Greece's capital in 1834.

Today, the city is bustling. And though the pollution, frantic gridlock and dingy buildings are a striking contrast to the open beauty of Greece's coast and islands, Athens is truly the country's beating heart. Ancient wonders like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Temples of Zeus and Hephaestus ensure that the city will always lure travellers.

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Barcelona

The enchanting city of Barcelona is a visual delight, and has an atmosphere that combines elegance and sophistication with provincial charm. In exploring its streets you'll discover medieval romance in its Gothic quarter and the awe-inspiring delights of the fantastic and sometimes outrageous Art Nouveau architecture of Gaudi and his contemporaries.

The funicular up to Tibidabo, or the cable car up Montjuic, both offer breathtaking views over this attractive city. Its skyline is perhaps most famous for Antoni Gaudi's masterwork, the still incomplete church of the Sagrada Familia, as well as the city's huge Gothic cathedral. The artistic legacy of Barcelona is one of the city's most appealing attributes, with museums containing extensive collections of the works of Miro and Picasso. Barcelona is also a shopper's paradise, with the city's flair for style reflected in its numerous boutiques and markets, open late into the evenings. As the sun sets, and the city's many bars and restaurants open, the night truly comes alive. Dinner is served at any time between nine o'clock and midnight, and the festivities around the bars and nightclubs carry on well into the early hours of the morning.

Barcelona is the commercial centre of the popular holiday region known as the Costa Brava, the northernmost Mediterranean seafront in Spain, as well as the Costa Dorada to the south. The coast is dotted with popular resort towns, many retaining their age-old charm, which can be easily reached from the city.

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Crete

Situated in the eastern Mediterranean, Crete is by far the largest of the many Greek Islands and offers something for every kinds of traveller.

The island has experienced thousands of years of conquest and habitation and has a complicated and diverse heritage. Sightseers can investigate the remains of the ancient Minoan culture that flourished here thousands of years before Christ. Years of Roman, Venetian and Turkish rule have also left their mark and there are fascinating sights scattered throughout the island.

Its northern coastline is home to busy holiday resorts and a wealth of powdery white beaches where couples and families come to soak up the Mediterranean sunshine. The gateway to the island is the large, modern city of Heraklion, which is not so much an island idyll as a vital commercial centre. Other major holiday resorts in Greece include nearby Malia, lively Agios Nikolaos, Rethymnon with its lovely old town, and Chania, to the west, which known for its 14th-century Venetian harbour and waterfront restaurants.

The wild interior of Crete offers some spectacular mountain scenery drives and many opportunities for hikers and serious cyclists. The White Mountains in the west soar to over 2000m, while the more gentle mountains in the east hide the extraordinary Lasithi plateau in their midst, which is dotted with white windmills. The south coast of Crete is much more remote and rugged than the north. It is crisscrossed with gorges and dotted with unspoilt villages, pretty coves, and secluded beaches.

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Corfu

The island of Corfu, best known of the seven Ionian islands that lie off the northwest coast of Greece, differs markedly from the other popular Greek islands because not only is it green and lush, but also very developed with tourist resorts and hotels. Summertime is busy, with charter flights arriving daily from European cities, ferries disgorging travellers from Italy, and cruise ships docking.

There is plenty to draw visitors to this magical island, also known as Kerkyra. Modern Corfu Town is upbeat and cosmopolitan, offering an exciting conglomeration of Greek, Italian, French and British influences. The old town was laid out by the Venetians in the 14th century and features narrow alleys lined with multi-storied, pastel-coloured buildings with red tiled roofs, creating a scene reminiscent of Italy. The hub of activity in the town centre is the Liston, an arcaded row of touristy cafes and restaurants, copied from the Rue de Rivoli in Paris.

Most tourists stay in one of the popular beach resorts like Sidari and Roda in the north, or the party capital, Kavos, on the southern tip of the island. Quieter resorts include Gouvia and San Stefanos. Those wishing to escape from the melee can head for the interior to enjoy some spectacular scenery and greenery. Corfu has 43 different kinds of orchids growing wild in the countryside, and there are countless olive groves. There are dozens unspoilt coves with beaches washed by the sparkling, warm Ionian Sea. It is still possible to search out a secluded bay even in the busy season when the package holiday resorts are awash with tourists.

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Genoa

Those of us who remember our history books recognise Genoa as the birthplace of famous explorer Christopher Columbus. While always an important port city in Italy, for decades Genoa languished behind Rome, Venice and Milan as the tourists passed it by.

This changed dramatically after the European Union nominated Genoa as the European Capital of Culture in 2004. Cruise ships docking in the Porto Antico now bring visitors by the thousands, and travellers in Italy are making time in their itineraries to spend several days on holiday in Genoa.

This tourism renaissance is well-deserved, as there are many beautiful and fascinating tourist attractions in Genoa. The medieval district is filled with stunning marble churches and stately palaces, grouped around scenic plazas like the Piazza San Matteo and the Piazza Dante. Visitors should be sure to look for the famous frescoes of the Church of Sant'Agostino and the fanciful Gothic carvings of the Cattedrale San Lorenzo, while the Via Garibaldi has a number of impressive Baroque buildings. There are many interesting museums in the city too, dedicated to everything from cultural and natural history to the navy, cathedrals and royalty of the city's past. There are no fewer than five art museums in Genoa.

Though it's Italy's largest medieval town, Genoa's present is just as vibrant as its past. The streets are always buzzing with life and visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to restaurants, shops and entertainment. The Porto Antico on the harbour front has been rebuilt from a utilitarian dock to an entertainment area with museums, cinemas and restaurants, as well as one of the biggest aquariums in Europe along the pretty promenade.

Genoa makes a good base to explore the other towns along the Italian Riviera, including Portofino, Cinque Terre, Rapallo and La Spezia.

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Istanbul

The splendid city of Istanbul has many unique and fascinating features. It is the only city in the world reaching across two continents, with its old city in Europe and modern Istanbul situated in Asia, separated by the Bosphorus Strait. It is also unique in having had capital status during two successive empires, Christian Byzantine and Islamic Ottoman, and the legacy from both is visible in the modern city today.

Istanbul's location on the water made it a much coveted site as a commercial shipping port and military lookout, and as capital of the Roman Empire, Constantinople, as it was known, became extremely desirable as a centre of world trade, until Mehmet the Conqueror claimed it for the Ottoman Empire in 1453 and it became the imperial seat of the sultans. After the War of Independence the capital was moved to Ankara, but Istanbul still remains the commercial, historical, and cultural heart of Turkey today.

The charm and character of Istanbul lies in its endless variety and jumble of contradictions. Its fascinating history has bequeathed the city a vivid inheritance of Byzantine ruins, splendid palaces, ancient mosques and churches, hamams (bath-houses), and exotic bazaars. Modern Istanbul exudes trendy bars and nightclubs, western boutiques, office blocks, and elegant suburbs.

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La Spezia

The city of La Spezia is located in Italy's Liguria region and is known for its picturesque setting and harbor. The city is situated on the Gulf of La Spezia, flanked by towering mountains. La Spezia's harbor is a popular gateway to the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations. The city is also home to a large naval base and shipyard. La Spezia has a long history dating back to Roman times. The city was an important maritime center during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. In more recent history, La Spezia was a key base for the Italian Navy during World War II. Today, La Spezia is a bustling city with a thriving economy and a vibrant cultural scene. The city is home to numerous museums, art galleries, and theaters. La Spezia is also a popular destination for food and wine lovers. The city's restaurants offer a variety of regional and international cuisine. La Spezia is an ideal base for exploring the Liguria region. The city's convenient location and excellent transportation network make it easy to access the region's many attractions.

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Marseille

Marseille is France's second largest and most ancient city. It was founded by the Greeks in 600 BC and was later conquered by the Romans after becoming a thriving port and centre for trade. Today it is littered with ancient sites and artefacts, mostly Roman additions to the original Greek settlement.

Marseille is down to earth and lacks the pretentiousness of most other French cities. There are plenty of attractions to explore, including the colourful harbour and pedestrianised squares. The city is also divided into arrondissements in the style of Paris, which makes it relatively easy to get around on the metro.

The Old Port area is filled with restaurants, bars, hotels, office blocks and a daily fish market at the Belgian Quay, giving it a lively and sophisticated air. There are also a number of decent museums, galleries, theatres and shops dotted about the city that are worth visiting. Marseille is also famed for its Opéra: an Art Deco opera house, situated in the heart of the city, which still hosts performances even though it was all but destroyed by fire in 1919. La Plaine is a trendy area filled with cafes, bookstores and fountains, with a bustling market on Thursdays and Saturdays, while Noailles' bazaar is a multi-ethnic area filled with Indo-Chinese and Arabic shops.

The outgoing, friendly inhabitants of Marseille are a cosmopolitan bunch, with diverse backgrounds including a number of Italian, Spanish and North African communities. There is far less of the style and image consciousness evident in the rest of the Cote d'Azur, creating a more North African flavour and a vibrant atmosphere. Marseilles also acts as a good base for exploring the nearby natural beauty of the calanques (or Mediterranean fjords) and some excellent beaches.

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Messina

Messina is the third largest city on the island of Sicily, and the 13th largest city in Italy, with a population of more than 231,000. Home to the Museo Regionale of Messina, known for featuring two of Caravaggio's paintings, the city is also famous for having been the capital of the ancient kingdom of Sicily.

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Mykonos

Mykonos is upmarket, fashionable and a favourite among gay travellers. It's quite possibly Greece's most expensive island. Designer shops, perfect beaches, colourful tavernas and throbbing dance clubs are all on offer. That said, trendy crowds and nude beaches have not erased the destination's enchanting traditional flavour.

Sightseers can visit the island's archaeological museum, which displays finds from the necropolis (cemetery) on nearby Rhenia. Day trips to the uninhabited island of Delos are also highly recommended. The UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site was the Aegean's religious centre during ancient times, and features in some captivating myths. Its history is almost as interesting. Visitors can explore the temples and the Avenue of the Lions, and see stunning archaic sculptures in the museum.

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Naples

Italy's third-largest city thrives on the chaos that prevails amid its busy streets. This is the place where pizza was allegedly invented, its restaurants continuing to serve some of Italy's finest cuisine.

Sheltered by the Bay of Naples and dominated by the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, Naples is imbued with the best of nature's bounty. The city juxtaposes superb museums, Renaissance structures and Baroque churches, against crumbling tenement blocks and poor neighbourhoods. Noisy markets sell a collection of items, from high-quality fresh produce to fake designer goods.

Roads are characteristically hectic with gung-ho moped drivers weaving wildly through the streets and frustrating traffic jams clogging the city's arteries. Despite these less refined elements, Naples is a fascinating destination and a great base from which to explore popular attractions like the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and Herculaneum.

The city's transport hub is located around the immense Piazza Garibaldi, on the east side of Naples. Southwest from here is the Piazza Bovio, and branching to the left of it, the Piazza Municipio and nearby Piazza del Plebiscito. On the watery edges are the Molo Beverollo and the Stazione Marittima, the point of departure for ferries. From the reaches of Spaccanapoli, one can explore the historic part of Naples with its numerous palaces and churches.

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Rome

Rome is like a living museum, liberally dotted with fascinating ruins, ancient relics and archaeological sites. Centuries are peeled back from the Eternal City with each new vista in this great metropolis of fearsome gladiators and gorgeous art. Vespas, sports cars and nippy Fiats speed past trendy sidewalk cafes, bistros and nightclubs, revealing the Rome of Fellini's La Dolce Vita, while the stark facades of the Stadio Olimpico reminds visitors of Mussolini's attempts to reinvent the architecture of the Caesars.

For a taste of the Baroque, visitors need only climb the famous Spanish Steps, walk through the Piazza Navona or toss a coin into the beautiful Trevi Fountain. Renaissance splendour is best revealed in the Vatican Palace, specifically Michelangelo's efforts on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. From early Christian Basilicas and the Roman Forum to the Colosseum and the Pantheon, the sequence of history trails back to the dizzying heights of the empire.

It may sound like a city of contrasts, but Rome's timeless magic lies in its ability to blend the old with the new. Empires have risen and fallen, old gods have been replaced with the new, but Rome nonetheless remains.

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