Break the bank at Monte Carlo in this classic stay and cruise Express Travel deal

It’s a similar situation in Civitavecchia the next day, where you can gamble and take the train to Rome for just a few euros or pay for the ship’s transfer to the capital to see the Coliseum and Roman Forum, happy in the knowledge that you will definitely get back in time.

Although expensive, some ship excursions will also fast-track you past the queues to see the Sistine Chapel and other parts of the Vatican.

In Villefranche the next day, though, you can catch a local bus to Nice, 15 minutes away, to be with the beautiful people, or just enjoy Villefranche’s charming old town and seaside cafes.