Palace Hotel Desenzano

The 4-star Palace Hotel Desenzano offers luxury accommodation in Desenzano del Garda. Guests can enjoy on-site parking, meeting facilities, and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. While smoking is not permitted in the rooms, it is allowed on terraces/balconies and in designated outdoor common areas. All rooms feature a stocked minibar and wireless internet access. For leisure, the hotel boasts a luxurious spa with beauty treatments, massage, and a sauna, as well as an inviting outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include an airport shuttle service, pet-friendly accommodations, a concierge service, and disabled facilities, including wheelchair access to the hotel, reception, bar, conference facilities, and designated parking spaces.

Lake Garda

Lake Garda: For the ancient Romans Lake Garda was a luxury summer destination with Roman ruins and mosaics in Sirmione and Desenzano to prove it. Long and slim Lake Garda is located in the north-east of Italy, stretching from north to south. The southern lakeshore is low, rolling land and fairly built-up. In contrast, the dramatic fjord-like northern end is surrounded by towering mountains and cliffs. Most of the lakeside towns are popular as holiday resorts; they differ in character but all are well-connected by boat services. Isola Del Garda is a beautiful private island which dates back to the Roman Empire. Three of Italy's 20 wine producing regions border Lake Garda. Each one uses grape varieties which are local to the region to produce a diverse range of red, white and rose wines. Malcesine is a picturesque town with cobblestone lanes and a striking castle on the edge of the water with the backdrop of Mont Baldo. Visit Castello Scaligero which was once a regal home or stroll through the medieval streets to the Palazzo Dei Capitani once the headquarters of the ruling Venetian elite.

Hotel Plaza Venice

The 4-star Hotel Plaza boasts a prime location directly opposite Mestre Train Station, offering convenient access to Venice Island (10 minutes by train/bus) and Marco Polo Airport (20 minutes by shuttle). This cuts out expensive and complicated water taxi transfers. Also from Mestre it is just a short taxi hop to the nearby cruise terminals of Marghera and Fusina. The hotel's 211 air-conditioned ensuite rooms range from doubles for single use to family rooms, available in classic, superior, deluxe, or executive categories. All rooms feature satellite TV, a telephone, and a safe. Bathrooms are equipped with either a shower or bathtub, a hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can enjoy 24-hour reception service, luggage storage, an ATM, and room service. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The 'Soul Kitchen' restaurant serves regional Italian cuisine, and a buffet breakfast is offered daily. Meeting rooms with video projectors are available for business needs.

Mestre (Venice)

Mestre is the mainland district of Venice, located in the Veneto region and serving as a major transport hub connected to the historic island by road and rail. It sits around 10 km from Venice, with train, bus or tram journeys typically taking 10–20 minutes depending on the service. Mestre offers easy, affordable access to Venice’s top attractions, including St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal and St. Mark’s Basilica. With quick travel links and lower‑cost accommodation, it’s a convenient base for exploring Venice’s famous canals, architecture and historic landmarks.

MSC Armonia

MSC Armonia was one of the original ships of today's modern MSC fleet. She entered service in 2001 and was updated in 2014 under MSC's Renaissance programme when she was lengthened by adding a 24 metre section which included the new Doremi splash park. This 65,542 tonne ship at now 274.9 metres long carries 2,658 passengers over 13 decks. You’ll especially appreciate the White Lion pub where friendly service and an easy-going charm will quickly turn everyone into a ‘local’. Later, as you leave the setting sun and another port of call in your wake it’s time to explore the many bars, lounges and, perhaps, a special evening at the Teatro La Fenice? Whatever you do and wherever you go aboard MSC Armonia, a happy and harmonious cruise comes as standard!

MSC Armonia offers two main restaurants, La Pergola and Marco Polo and an outdoor restaurant, Il Girasole. Each one boasts a superb selection of cuisine. Quality is the key from properly sourced choice Italian meats to the freshest of fresh fruit. Every product is fresh and carefully handled, such as bread baked on board with the passion and knowledge of the most distinctive boulangerie. Dishes range from traditional and tasty Mediterranean fare, to the most refined international recipes. For a quick lunch choose La Brasserie Cafeteria offering the utmost quality and variety in Italian and international cuisine.

Enjoy an uninterrupted day of relaxation at sea taking advantage of the facilities, entertainment and dining options on board.

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is one of Croatia's many highlights. This unique12th century walled city has cobbled streets , towering ramparts and red roofed building overlooking a pretty fishing harbour. Visit Onofrio's Fountain, Sponza Palace and the Church St Blaise.

Corfu

Corfu is the northern-most and capital of the Ionian Island chain - lying just a short hop from the coast of Albania. One of Corfu's many claims to fame is the birthplace of Prince Philip at the Palace of Mon Repos. It is where the famous zoologist Gerald Durrell lived with his family just before World War two - being the setting for his book - My Family and Other Animals, and the location for the popular TV series.

The Achilleon Palace is home to the statue of Achilles Heel and was where Kaiser Wilhelm declared World War I. Corfu Town is the largest "living" medieval town in Greece and an absolute pleasure to walk around, perhaps watch some cricket in the square or sample the excellent local cuisine. Try the local Kumquat liquor or simply watch the world go by with an ice-cold Frappe. Rolling Cypress Pine clad hills drop down to beautiful bays and beaches.

Perama is a scenic coastal area on the eastern side of Corfu, located about 7 km south of Corfu Town, making it one of the island’s most convenient bases for sightseeing and bus connections.  Famous for its iconic postcard view of Mouse Island (Pontikonisi) and the whitewashed Vlacherna Monastery, Perama sits directly opposite Kanoni and is linked to it by a pedestrian causeway. From here, visitors enjoy some of the best views in Corfu, along with easy access to taxi boats crossing to Mouse Island. The islet is one of Corfu’s most photographed landmarks, topped by a small historic chapel and steeped in local legend.

The Vlacherna Monastery, sitting at the end of a narrow walkway just offshore, is a serene 17th‑century monastery and a must‑see stop before venturing by boat to Mouse Island. Its proximity to the airport also makes Perama a popular spot for plane‑spotting and sunset photography. 

Kotor

Kotor is well known for its stunning architecture and amazing natural setting in a dramatic bay with tall emerald-green hillsides. This small town with its cobbled streets and maze of alleyways, shops, bars and restaurants is surrounded by well-preserved walls that feature many landmarks making Kotor itself a UNESCO World heritage site.

Brindisi

Nestled on the Adriatic coast of Puglia, Brindisi is an ancient city, with deep historical roots and a strategic location. It is situated on the heel of the boot of Italy just across from Albania at the mouth of the Adriatic. From its origins as a Greek settlement to its prominence in Roman and medieval times, Brindisi has played a pivotal role in connecting Italy with the broader Mediterranean world. Today, the city invites exploration with its palm-lined boulevards, renovated seafront promenade, and impressive historical landmarks.

Split

Split is a medieval port which nestles on the sparkling Dalmatian Coastline of Croatia has a picturesque pedestrianised centre and a 60-metre-high cathedral bell tower. Diocletian's Palace is one of the best preserved Roman Palaces in Europe and a UNESCO world heritage site.