As her cruise ship leaves the Canaries behind, Susan enjoys sailing north across the Atlantic Ocean to the beautiful island of Madeira. Docking in the capital Funchal, she disembarks with her fellow guests and heads for an adventurous cable car ride up the mountain, a real challenge as Susan hates heights.

The presenter's next stop is the port of Civitavecchia, where she signs up for an excursion to the Italian capital of Rome. Susan and her friends from the ship embark on a guided walking tour around the city - taking in all the major sights, including the Spanish Steps and the Roman Forum.