Departing Athens, this voyage is a medley of Mediterranean ports and days at sea. First stop is Chania in Crete, where a visit to the Minoan palace of Kydonia is a must. A day at sea is next, then Valetta, the 16th-century capital of Malta built by the Knights of St John. Palermo's richly layered landscape, created by multiple conquering powers, is followed by another sea day and Valencia, with its eye-catching Art Nouveau architecture. End your adventure in Barcelona with a stroll along the Ramblas before you head home.