About the cruise
You will love the capital of the Costa del Sol, lively Malaga. Moorish influence is still strong here. See the Arabic delicacy of the Alcazaba Palace or climb to lofty Gibralfaro Castle for commanding views. Visit the dazzling white village of Mijas or drive down the coast to fashionable Marbella. Explore the cathedral or lunch out on tapas, gazpacho and paella. Dubrovnik was one of the most immaculately preserved of all medieval cities and today the citizens of have restored their ornate palaces, chapels and marbled streets to their original splendour. For an overview of both the city and the glittering sea, take a stroll around the circumference of the mighty walls and you will soon discover why the city is known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’.
Simply stated, Venice is uniquely and unutterably lovely. Nothing can prepare you for the beauty of the place. It is no surprise that every year, the city is wed to the sea for here water and land merge imperceptibly. Obvious attractions include the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s with its adjoining square and gondola rides. Welcome to Split next, in the heart of the province of Dalmatia. Stroll its historic Old Town for a fascinating insight into days gone by. From the ruins of the Roman palace of Diocletian to its museums, galleries and cathedral, you will be captivated. Corfu is the greenest and lushest of the Greek islands. Kanoni and Paleokastritsa have wonderful beaches and warm clear seas, the Achilleion is a lavish palace, and the white church by Mouse Island is amazingly photogenic.
Malta is an island with a rich heritage of archaeology, history, architecture, art and culture. The capital, Valletta, is a civilised harbour city dating back to the 16th century and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Palma is a cosmopolitan and sophisticated city that is situated along a magnificent bay. At the harbourside, a sweeping promenade leads past marinas, crammed with expensive yachts, to the magnificent Gothic cathedral. High above, stately Bellver Castle guards Palma as it has for centuries. In between, you’ll find a cornucopia of superb shops, authentic tapas bars, shady squares and fountain-ornamented gardens. Enjoy the splendours of Aurora for the last few days, before you sail into Southampton on Wednesday 15 October.