Few regions can lay claim to so many must-see places. The ruins of Rome, Renaissance treasures in Florence, the magic of Venice, cosmopolitan Barcelona, exotic Istanbul, as well as hidden jewels like Portofino, Dubrovnik and much more are not to be missed.

Athens, located on the mainland, gets the lion’s share of attention, but no visit to the Ionian Sea would be complete without sampling isles such as Santorini, with its dramatic volcanic cliffs, Mykonos and its whitewashed villas, and Katakolon, where the ancient Olympics were born.

Some of mankind’s greatest figures — mythical and historical — dominate this region. In Jerusalem, you’ll walk in the footsteps of prophets and kings in a city revered by three of the world’s great religions. In Giza you’ll discover the treasures of Pharaohs, the Pyramids and Sphinx.

British Isles

There’s no shortage of amazing sights in the British Isles. Fairytale castles, history and lore that date back millennia, enchanting towns and stunning landscapes can all be found in fascinating places like Dublin, Belfast, Loch Ness, Edinburgh, Liverpool and London.

Iceland

Witness the glacier-carved landscapes, volcanic wonders and the otherworldly turf houses of the Icelandic countryside, and get a taste of its unique culture in Reykjavik and Akureyri.

Greenland

At the “top of the world” you’ll find Greenland’s tiny village of Qaqortoq and cruising through pristine Prins Christian Sund is a sight to behold. Some voyages to this region include a transatlantic crossing, visiting cities like northern Canada’s picturesque St. John’s.

Scandinavia & the Baltic Sea

Vikings and Norse explorers once sailed these waters and you can too on a Scandinavian cruise, en route to places like cosmopolitan Oslo, the 14 islands of Stockholm, the Finnish capital of Helsinki and the Old City of Tallinn, where time has seemingly stood still.

Russia

Few places can match St. Petersburg for sheer opulence. Known as the “Venice of the North,” this grand city is home to such treasures as the world famous State Hermitage Museum, Peterhof and Catherine palaces, as well as elaborate parks and magnificent cathedrals.

Norwegian Fjords

Norway’s Geiranger Fjord, lined by soaring snow-capped mountains and fabled waterfalls, is a World Heritage Site that defies description.  The stark wonders of North Cape and remote towns like Spitsbergen and Tromso await further north in Land of the Midnight Sun.