Greece might be nice for the coastal locations though I've never been. As for Italy, there is so much to see and the port area for Rome, Civitaveccia, is not very conveniently located. I don't have a lot of interest in starting, ending, or cruising around Italy. Though I suppose if I were there visiting family I could have them drop me off at the port and I could do a TA home if such a thing exists. But I think that would be more for my retirement days.