It is difficult to imagine a better time than the month of September for cruising in the Mediterranean. Just about everything is as perfect as it can be, school holidays are over, the crowds have dispersed and the weather is cooling down, making it ideal for explorations ashore.

This itinerary is very much a classic that has been enjoyed over the decades but with some interesting variations in the Mediterranean, where we will explore Sicily and its beautiful offshore islands.

It combines some ‘must see’ sites together with little known and rarely visited places that are totally unsuitable for vessels larger than ours. We will visit ancient sites and see some of the loveliest scenery imaginable, whilst enjoying all the civilised comforts of our delightful vessel.