From regal Rome to mysterious Morocco and back again
3 nights pre-cruise in Sorrento
Day 1: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 2: Genoa, Italy
Day 3: Barcelona, Spain
Day 4: Day at Sea
Day 5: Casablanca/Marrakesh Morocco
Day 6: Day at Sea
Day 7: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands), Spain
Day 8: Funchal/Maderia Island, Portugal
Day 9: Day at Sea
Day 10: Arrive Civavecchia
2 nights post-cruise in Rome

Divine accommodations on the Divina
The MSC Divina displays the company's classic high end interior and every other hallmark of elegance, comfort and luxury elevated to an art form. From the real stone piazza and crystal staircase to the Broadway-style theatre, this ship is dressed to impress. Discover the opulence of the Aurea Spa before perusing the specially commissioned works of art on display the MSC Yacht Club, and retreat to spacious accommodations with interactive TV and available internet. The ship is outfitted with restaurants to ease any level of hunger, from light snacks to four-course freshly prepared specialties, and the galaxy disco with its retro-chic ambiance and gorgeous panoramic view is the perfect place for a meal or to dance the night away under the stars.

Fresh discoveries in the Mediterranean
Depart from Rome for the winding streets of Genoa where you'll find church spires and hanging gardens resting in the cool coastal breeze of Italy's largest port. Genoa is a place with a past; it is rich in habour history, architecture and art. Your first stop in Spain is the incomparable Barcelona and its impressive architecture and energy. Note the famous Gaudi-style sites like Sagrada Familia before retreating to one of the city's many bars. Distinctly African and Middle Eastern at the same time, Morocco is a place that has long been beguiling travellers with its windswept deserts - explore cosmopolitan Casablanca and the red tents of Marrakesh that stretch over the breathtaking Sahara Desert. Back in Spain, the Canary Islands provide amazing snorkeling and popular markets while the Phoenician-founded Malaga boasts a beautiful castle and botanical gardens.

Off the boat activities
With three days in Sorrento and two days in Rome, you'll have plenty of time to explore of your own accord before and after your time on the MSC Divina. Sorrento has incredible views of the Bay of Naples and Mt Vesuvius, and you can always take a wander through the unspoiled southern Italian countryside that is sprinkled with white villas and fruit trees. Check out the medieval architecture of Chiesa di San Francesco, and remember that the fabled isle of Capri rests just to the west of Sorrento. You'll also enjoy a day in the Amalfia Coast where pastel homes reach up the mountainside and boats dock languidly on the sparkling water. Spend your Sorrento nights at the 4-star Hotel Michelangelo or similar.

Rome is one of the most impressive cities in the world, where history, art, fashion and food collide in this former centre of civilization. The daunting Coliseum never fails to impress with its eminent facade and dark history, while the Forum rewinds fascination to the days of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Take today to explore the many noteworthy landmarks or sample some pizza or gelato before returning to your 4-star hotel for the night.

NOTE: Flights are via Alitalia and are subject to change.

TORONTO DEPARTURE