Explore the colorful island of Ponza in the Tyrrhenian Sea, dotted with pink and yellow houses and the remains of ancient civilizations
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the former barracks of the French Foreign Legion. Your ship charts a course for Ponza this afternoon. Meals BLD
6. PONZA & CRUISING THE MEDITERRANEAN Ponza, the largest island in the Pontine archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, is still something of a secret to all but Italians, who like to vacation there. A photographer’s dream, the island is fringed with dramatic coves, grottoes, and cliffs... and dotted with yellow and pink houses and ancient ruins. We’ll have a Zodiac shuttle service from the ship to the island so you can discover daily life in the village as you please. Chart a course for the Amalfi Coast this afternoon. Meals BLD
7. TRAVEL THE AMALFI COAST TO RAVELLO There’s a good reason why the Amalfi Coast has been revered for its natural beauty since before the Middle Ages. See it for yourself after taking a tender to shore for an unforgettable drive along shoreline villages lucky to call the Mediterranean home. Stop in Amalfi, the “queen of the Costiera,” for a guided walking tour and a visit to the Duomo, dating back to the 9th century. Then it’s off to Villa Rufolo in cliff-top Ravello. Built in the late 13th century, the villa offers breathtaking views from the terrace; they were immortalized in the music of the German composer Richard Wagner and captured in iconic photos. It’s exhilarating to experience the views in person. The treats continue during lunch at a restaurant overlooking the sea. Meals BLD
Dock in Bonifacio on Corsica and explore its labyrinthine medieval Old Town 48
8. LIPARI & THE FIERY LAVA OF STROMBOLI Off the radar to most visitors, Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands, covers 13 square miles and produces capers, sleek black obsidian jewelry, pumice, and sweet Malvasia wine. Take
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