31-night Venice to Lisbon Cruise

Located on the Adriatic coast halfway between Bari and Brindisi, Monopoli is a doorway to the rugged region of Puglia, renowned for its vineyards and olive orchards, and for the distinctive trulli, whitewashed stone houses with conical stone roofs

Lying inside the protected Gulf of Olbia in the northeast of Sardinia, the town with the same name sits by the sea. This quaint seaside villiage was originally started as a Greek colony and was the scene of a Roman victory over the Carthaginians in 259 BC. Phoenician and Roman tombs are still in the area and the Pisan Romanesque Church of San Simplicio in the town is a site to behold.

This tiny town on the Italian Riviera was strategically planned at the tip of a rocky peninsula overlooking the Gulf of La Spezia. Its 12th-century tall, narrow houses climb precipitously up the hillside from the sea. Portovenere is built on different levels; visitors enjoy strolling through the narrow streets, delighting in the town's unique ambiance. From Portovenere it is possible to explore the ruggedly beautiful Ligurian villages of Cinque Terre. With their steep-walled coastal cliffs, the villages of these "Five Lands" are perched high above the sea, commanding spectacular views. The 13th-century San Pietro church stands above a grotto named after Lord Byron. Brightly painted with black and white stripes, this striking landmark can be spotted from far out at sea. From the terrace enjoy a spectacular panorama of the Gulf of La Spezia and the hills of Cinque Terre.

Collioure is on the Languedoc coast, just north of the border with Spain. Originally a quiet fishing village, Collioure began to attract several famous artists in the 20th century including Matisse, and Pablo Picasso. The town offers a couple of beaches, vineyards, and picturesque mountains. There are two particular sights in the town. The church, Notre-Dame-des-Anges, sits almost in the harbor and its bell tower previously acted as the lighthouse. The second sight is the Royal Castle, which was once occupied by the templar knights. Also popular with visitors is the seafood restaurants along the waterfront - Collioure anchovies are especially highly regarded.