Rome (Civitavecchia) / Athens (Piraeus)

Near Sorrento, Mount Vesuvius is best known for the eruption that created – and preserved – the ruins of Pompeii in AD 79, while Mount Etna’s volcanic activity nourishes the unique terroir of distinctive Sicilian wines. These UNESCO-protected geological marvels are perfectly complemented by a call on the under-the-radar Greek island of Milos, where alabaster rock formations accent the beaches.