Monaco, "The Rock," is a tiny sovereign city-state on cliffs above the Mediterranean. Famous for Prince Rainier's marriage to Grace Kelly, it draws the elite to events like the Monaco Yacht Show, the Rose Ball, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Its history lives in the 1646 Chapel of Mercy, the Cathedral, the Belle Époque Casino by Charles Garnier, and the 16th-century Major Ramp. Modern towers and Renzo Piano's sea-built Mareterra district point to the future. Time seems to stand still here.

Portofino, a jewel on Italy's Ligurian coast, is a picturesque harbor village known for its colorful facades and serene beauty. In the 1950s and '60s, it became a hideaway for Hollywood icons and European aristocracy, including the Windsors, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Clark Gable. Highlights include Castello Brown, San Giorgio Church, and the relaxed Piazzetta, where glamour meets tranquility.

Portofino, a jewel on Italy's Ligurian coast, is a picturesque harbor village known for its colorful facades and serene beauty. In the 1950s and '60s, it became a hideaway for Hollywood icons and European aristocracy, including the Windsors, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Clark Gable. Highlights include Castello Brown, San Giorgio Church, and the relaxed Piazzetta, where glamour meets tranquility.

Calvi, on Corsica's northwest coast, is a picturesque town dominated by the Genoese Citadel below Monte Grossu. Inside are Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, Saint Anthony of Padua Oratory, the Salt Tower, Sampiero Barracks, and the house said to be Christopher Columbus's birthplace. Calvi also offers freshwater pools and Bonifatu Forest hikes. Above town, Notre-Dame de la Serra Chapel overlooks Calvi; legend says visiting with your true love brings beauty and a lasting relationship.

Docking in Civitavecchia puts you just 90 minutes from Rome, a city of legends where history and myth meet. From the Colosseum and Pantheon to the Trevi Fountain and Villa Borghese, every corner tells a story. From St. Peter's Basilica to the Sistine Chapel, Rome's monuments reflect emperors, philosophers, and artists. A city of cinema and la dolce vita, Rome is an experience. Extend it with a stay at Orient Express La Minerva, an elegant retreat in a historic palace.