Croatia, Italy and Montenegro

Soak up the sun, as well as oodles of atmosphere and culture on this Mediterranean cruise. This is a holiday brimming with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, classic destinations and some hidden gems. You’ll have plenty of time to explore ashore, with a full day in every port.

Fly to Valletta to join Oceana. Settle in as you sail to beguiling Zadar. Magical Venice, with its alleyways, canal-side palaces and weaving gondolas, is next. Then, on to Split’s ancient jumble of courtyards, Roman fortresses and an Emperor’s palace. Next, stroll round Kotor’s Old City, past medieval walls and buildings, criss-crossed with lanes and picturesque squares.

After Valletta, described by UNESCO as 'one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world', it’s on to Rome, to revel in its myriad of ageless treasures. From Livorno, the Leaning Tower is just one of many towers in Pisa (though, admittedly, most are boringly vertical) while, in Florence, the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio await.

After strolling the Promenade de la Croisette in super-stylish Cannes, it’s on to Napoleon’s birthplace, Ajaccio. Now, time to enjoy one more relaxing sea day while sailing to Valletta, for your flight home.