After an overnight in Dubai – be sure to take advantage of the ultra-modern city’s luxury shopping and nightlife scene – we journey to Fujairah, framed by the scenic Hajar Mountains. From here, we cruise along the Gulf of Oman to Muscat, Oman’s vibrant capital, before spending a day traveling to lush Salalah, where frankincense is harvested. Three sea days deliver us to the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah, then comes Aqaba in Jordan for trips to the rose-hued city of Petra. Next, we make for the Egyptian coast and Safaga, gateway to Luxor, home of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Onwards, we sail through the Suez Canal to Alexandria, before crossing to Greece to discover Chania and fabled Olympia. After a quick hop to Sicily to see the celebrated Greek ruins in Sicily’s Siracusa, the sightseeing trail continues in Valletta, Malta’s sunny capital, founded by the Knights of St. John in 1565, and La Goulette, in Tunisia, jump-off point for the archaeological site of Carthage. Next, we hit the highlights of Italy, including lemon-scented Sorrento and the ancient powerhouse of Rome, and Spain, including majestic Barcelona. Our epic cruise is nearly done but first we strike out for the Atlantic, visiting the Portuguese Azores and the entertainment-rich Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda before we sight our final destination, Fort Lauderdale.