Corfu, Croatia and Italy

Soak up the delicious warmth of the springtime sun, as well as oodles of atmosphere and culture on this Mediterranean cruise. This is a holiday of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and some hidden gems, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore ashore.

Join Arcadia in Southampton and settle in as you sail to Cartagena, where the jewel in its crown is the 2,000-year old Roman amphitheatre. After a call at what Homer called the ‘beautiful and rich land’ of Corfu, sail on to experience the timeless sea approach to Dubrovnik. Ashore, its pantile roofs, marble streets and baroque beauty delight, too.

Split shimmers white against an azure sea, its labyrinthine courtyards filled with Roman fortresses and an Emperor’s palace. Next call, Venice, where an evening call gives longer to explore and, of course, ride a gondola to experience her eternal beauty from the water.

Sardinia’s stunning capital, Cagliari, traces its history back to Roman times, and is awash with ancient artefacts, awesome architecture, and a show-stopping botanic garden. After a stop in Gibraltar for duty-free shopping, ape-watching - and more - enjoy three days at sea as you sail home to Southampton.