Rick Steves' Mediterranean Cruise Ports focuses on some of the grandest sights in Europe. As always, Rick has a plan to help you have a meaningful cultural experience while you're there — even with just a few hours in port.

Learn why Rick wrote this book

Hop Aboard: Inside you'll find one-day itineraries for sightseeing at or near 23 Mediterranean ports of call, including:

• Barcelona, Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, and Monaco
• Florence, Rome, Naples, and Venice
• Dubrovnik, Split, Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini
• Istanbul and Ephesus

• Do Your Own Thing: Rick's book explains how to get into town from the cruise terminal, shares sightseeing tips, and includes self-guided walks and tours
• Cruise Smartly: You'll learn which destinations are best for an excursion — and which you can confidently visit on your own. You'll also get extra help from 8 full-color maps, tips on booking a cruise, and hints for saving time and money on the ship and in port