Durban, La Possession, Port Louis, Jeddah, Safaga, Aqaba, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa, Marseille (Provence), Malaga, Cadiz, Lisbon

Durban is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Durban stands on the beautiful natural harbor of Port Natal. Its warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches have turned Durban into a major holiday resort. Durban's center is a busy and lively area with grandiose colonial buildings and fascinating art deco architecture. One of the city’s landmarks is the Grey Street Mosque, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

La Possession is located on the northwest side of the island of Réunion, a territory of France located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar and southwest of Mauritius. Pointe des Galets is the main port of Réunion. The island offers stunning landscapes with scented vanilla plantations, spice and perfume gardens, lush vegetation and breathtaking volcanic ravines. Visit Circus of Salazie, the remains of an enormous volcanic caldera located very close to La Possession or the Piton de la Fournaise, where you can admire two active volcano craters.  

Το Πορτ Λουί είναι η πρωτεύουσα του Μαυρίκιου,  ενός ηφαιστειακού νησιού που βρίσκεται στον Ινδικό Ωκεανό, ανατολικά της Μαδαγασκάρης. Ο Μαυρίκιος είναι καταπράσινος και όμορφος, με επιβλητικές οροσειρές, όμορφες παραλίες, εντυπωσιακούς κοραλλιογενείς ύφαλους,  γραφικά χωριά και  γαλλική "γεύση". Το Πορτ Λουί είναι μια πόλη με κομψά βικτοριανά κτίρια. Επισκεφθείτε την Πλας ντ’Αρμ, μια πλατεία που περιβάλλεται από αποικιακή γαλλική αρχιτεκτονική, τη σύγχρονη προκυμαία με τις πολυάριθμες μπουτίκ και το Οχυρό του 19^ου αιώνα για μια πανοραμική θέα της πόλης.

Το Πορτ Λουί είναι η πρωτεύουσα του Μαυρίκιου,  ενός ηφαιστειακού νησιού που βρίσκεται στον Ινδικό Ωκεανό, ανατολικά της Μαδαγασκάρης. Ο Μαυρίκιος είναι καταπράσινος και όμορφος, με επιβλητικές οροσειρές, όμορφες παραλίες, εντυπωσιακούς κοραλλιογενείς ύφαλους,  γραφικά χωριά και  γαλλική "γεύση". Το Πορτ Λουί είναι μια πόλη με κομψά βικτοριανά κτίρια. Επισκεφθείτε την Πλας ντ’Αρμ, μια πλατεία που περιβάλλεται από αποικιακή γαλλική αρχιτεκτονική, τη σύγχρονη προκυμαία με τις πολυάριθμες μπουτίκ και το Οχυρό του 19^ου αιώνα για μια πανοραμική θέα της πόλης.

Jeddah is a city in the Hijaz region of the Red Sea, which is the largest urban center in Saudi Arabia. It is considered the largest city in the province of Makkah. It is the largest seaport in the Red Sea and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia. Its port was expanded to accommodate large vessels in the early 1970s, which is considered to be the largest in the world upon completion

Safaga is located 53 km south of Hurghada, on the coast of the Red Sea, Egypt. This small tourist resort, is a favourite water sports destination in the Red Sea Riviera, with several hotels and bungalows and it is famous for its pristine atmosphere, black sand-dunes and mineral springs which have acquired specific characteristics for remedy of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Though small, it has a thriving tourism industry, specialising in scuba diving and kite surfing. From here, Luxor, in the Nile Valley in central Egypt, is 3,5 hours each way.

The seaside resort of Aqaba is located in the far south of Jordan and forms a great base from which to explore various places of interest in the South of the country and the Red Sea. Aqaba is a microcosm of all the good things Jordan has to offer, including a fascinating history with some outstanding sites - the Aqaba Fort (only outside), the Aqaba museum and a 4th c. roman church- , excellent hotels and activities, superb visitor facilities, good shopping and welcoming people. It is an aquatic playground, offering some of the best snorkelling and diving in the world. From Aqaba you can visit Petra, a World Heritage Site and Jordan's cultural treasure. You will be amazed as you pass through the Siq, a deep, twisting sandstone passage that leads you at al Khazneh ("The Treasury"), a monumental Greek-influenced edifice that emerges from the cliff. Among the sights, you will marvel the Street of Facades,the Roman Theater and the Monastery.

Naples is the third-largest municipality in Italy, after Rome and Milan and one of the chief commercial cities of Europe. The city center has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the surrounding areas are dotted with cultural and historical treasures, with most notable, the restored ruins of Pompeii. Naples itself is mere enduring greatness. Highlights include Castel dell' Ovo, Castelnuovo, Castel Sant'Elmo, a medieval fortress located on a hilltop and national museums dedicated to art and archaeology. There is also a docile bay; the peaceful cypress-tufted islands of Ischia, Procida and Capri and over the city, Mount Vesuvius, volcano and national park. Take the opportunity to see the only active volcano on the European mainland, which blew in A.D. 79 and buried the city of Pompeii, or visit the magnificent Amalfi and Sorrento coasts.

Our gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century, boasting a long and venerable history. Its location near the modern city, made it a perfect vacation resort for emperor Trajan, who built a pleasure villa. while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City, the ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2.000 years, is our main reason to be here. YYou can visit the ruins of the Forum and the Colosseum, throw a coin in Fontana di Trevi to make sure you return to Rome one day, take a photo in front of the Vatican, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter and enjoy a delicious gelato, in the glamorous area.

Today we are visiting Genoa, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria, a powerful commercial center seaport and city-state. It was the birthplace of the great adventurer Christopher Columbus and its maritime roots have fostered a dialect that has absorbed elements of Neapolitan, Calabrese and Portuguese over the centuries. Genoa's harbor is a bustling swarm of activity, hosting a museum and an aquarium and has a magnificent medieval flair, ideal for a nice stroll. This port is our launching point for the sprawling metropolis of Milan.

Marseille is the largest port on the Mediterranean, France's second largest city and a virtual melting pot of peoples and cultures. It is a unique city with a feel and culture all its own. It is also a place of striking contrasts, from the fishing boats of the picturesque Vieux Port to the modern Canebiere. Dominating the harbor is the infamous Chateau d'If, the rocky prison from which Alexandre Dumas' "Count of Monte Cristo" escaped. If you have time, explore the countryside around Arles and Avignon, immortalized in the canvases of Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse and Picasso, try the renowned bouillabaisse or tour the lovely towns and vineyards of Provence. 

The southernmost large city in Europe, lies on the Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) of the Mediterranean, about 100 km east of the Strait of Gibraltar and about 130 km north of Africa. Málaga's history spans about 2.800 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. The walls of the Phoenician city are visible in the cellar of the Museo Picasso Málaga. The best-preserved Moorish citadel in Spain is located next to the Roman theater, which which dates from the 1st century BC and was rediscovered in 1951. The nearby caverns of Nerja provided refuge to humans 30,000 years ago and is a must-visit tourist attraction. Cruise guests can visit the old castles, the museums and the beaches or enjoy the scenery, sipping a Malaga sweet wine, accompanied with a plate of tapas.

Cadiz is a city and port in southwestern Spain, the oldest continuously-inhabited city in Spain and one of the oldest in southwestern Europe. During the Age of Exploration, the city experienced a renaissance. Christopher Columbus sailed from Cádiz on his second and fourth voyages and the city later became the home port of the Spanish treasure fleet. 

Cadiz is the gateway to Seville, capital of Andalucia, which lies on the mighty Guadalquivir at a distance of 120 kms. Taking a tour to Seville, will give you a change to marvel the Alcazar, a grand 14th Century Moorish palace, the Seville Cathedral and the Archivo de Indias, all UNESCO World Heritage sites, built in the Mudejar style, and also, to walk the narrow lanes of the Jewish 
Quarter, the expanse of the Plaza de Espana, or the halls of the Museo de Bellas Artes.

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, on the southwest of the country, has been the main gateway for the rest of the planet for more than 19 centuries. Ships captained by Portuguese explorers like Bartolomeu Dias, Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan, skittered across the globe, hauling treasure home and making Lisbon a global capital. Draped across seven hills, Lisbon was once the center of a vast maritime empire that stretched from the west coast of Africa to the Spice Islands of the East Indies, until 1755, when a violent earthquake destroyed two-thirds of the city, leaving intact only the Alfama, the old Moorish quarter. Today, Lisbon is a stately city of Neoclassical buildings and wide plazas. Eternally linked to the sea, Lisbon's magnificent harbor is spanned by the longest suspension bridge in Europe. Among the city's landmarks are the iconic Castelo de São Jorge, the World Heritage Sites of Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, both built in Lisbon's native Manueline architectural style.