In just two days we will be embarking on our European Cruise aboard the Pacific Princess. The Mediterranean Few regions can lay claim to so many must-see places. The ruins of Rome, Renaissance treasures in Florence, the magic of Venice, cosmopolitan Barcelona, exotic Istanbul, as well as hidden jewels like Portofino, Dubrovnik and much more are not to be missed. Greek Isles Athens, located on the mainland, gets the lion’s share of attention, but no visit to the Ionian Sea would be complete without sampling isles such as Santorini, with its dramatic volcanic cliffs, Mykonos and its whitewashed villas, and Katakolon, where the ancient Olympics were born. Holy Land Some of mankind’s greatest figures — mythical and historical — dominate this region. In Jerusalem, you’ll walk in the footsteps of prophets and kings in a city
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