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23Apr 13. Portsmouth. Depart 1700.Apr 17. Gibraltar. Arrive 0800.Depart 1700. Watching over the entrance to the Mediterranean, stands the limestone Rock of Gibraltar. Discover Gibraltar%u2019s Palladian architecture and typically British sights, such as red pillar boxes and familiar highstreet chains, during an included panoramic excursion.Apr 20. Syracuse, Sicily. Arrive 0900.Depart 1700. Originally a Greek colony, home to Archimedes, Syracuse is renowned for its ancient Greek ruins. The archaeological site in the northwest of the town showcases a theatre built to seat 15000 spectators. The historic centre of Syracuse, known as Ortygia, is set on a small island, connected to the mainland by bridges. UNESCO-listed Ortygia has an attractive piazza, Piazza Duomo, and the remains of the Temple of Apollo, dating from the 6th-century BC. Explore the surrounding scenery on an included panoramic excursion.Apr 22. Pireaus (for Athens), Greece.Arrive 0800. Depart 1700. %u2018The Cradle of Western Civilisation%u2019, ancient Athens was the birthplace of democracy as well as a crucible of creativity, leading to great advances in philosophy, art, literature and architecture. This is represented by Athen%u2019s crowning achievement, the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. The 5th-century BC complex encompasses the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia and the temple of Athena Nike. An included panoramic excursion will give you an introduction to the city whose ancient sights include the Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Dionysus Theatre.Apr 23. Kusadasi, Turkey. Arrive 0800.Depart 1700. This large resort town on Turkey%u2019s western Aegean coast is popular for its beaches and shops, and it also o\a gateway to the classical ruins of Ephesus. Among the Greek and Roman ruins of this UNESCO-listed ensemble is the great Library of Celsus and an amphitheatre built to seat around 24, 000 people.Apr 24. Cesme, Turkey. Arrive 0800.Depart 1700. The harbour town of Cesme is overlooked by 16th-century Cesme Castle, which houses the Genoese Cesme Archaeology Museum. The town features a long seafront promenade, ideal for a scenic walk.Apr 25. Canakkale, Turkey. Arrive 0800.Depart 1700. Set on the Asian side of the Dardanelles, Canakkale is a gateway to the ancient ruins of Troy and the Gallipoli battlefields. It is a lively port city with a bustling harbour, squares and bazaar selling exotic goods. A replica of the Trojan horse stands tall on the waterfront.Apr 26. Mykonos , Greece. Arrive 0800.Depart 1600. Mykonos is framed by sandy beaches and dotted with whitewashed villages and windmills. The cosmopolitan main town bustles with life and is a warren of flagstone lanes fringed with boutiques, pavement cafes and galleries. The district of Little Venice features waterfront houses with balconies that overhang the sea below.Apr 28. Valletta, Malta. Arrive 0900.Depart 1700. Cruise into the Grand Harbour of Valletta, which is overlooked by forts built by the Knights of St John in the 16th century. An included panoramic excursion will reveal more of the island's scenery.May 1. Malaga, Spain. Arrive 0800.Depart 1700. A reflection of the many cultures which have intermingled in this port city over the centuries, Malaga boasts a wealth of historical sights. Chief among these are the Moorish citadels of Alcazaba and the ruins of Gibralfaro Castle. An included panoramic excursion will show you Malaga%u2019s highlights.May 5. Portsmouth. Arrive 0730.Gems of the Aegean SeaDiscover the ancient and inspiring sights of the Eastern Mediterranean with visits to Syracuse, Athens, Kusadasi and more%u2026SHIP: Spirit of DiscoveryINCLUDED PANORAMIC EXCURSIONS: FiveSAILING: April 13, 2025CRUISE CODE: SD155JOINING YOU ON BOARDJoin experts from conservation charity ORCA for regular wildlife watches.GREECEMykonosSyracuse SICILYGibraltarMalagaSPAIN CesmeKusadasiCanakkale TURKEYVallettaMALTAfrom andto Portsmouth6,316 nautical milesPireaus (for Athens)The ancient Library of Celsus at EphesusThe traditional island of Mykonos