OVERVIEW
If
you are interested in history and culture, if you gladly take numerous
onshore tours and spend a lot of time sightseeing, sail back in time
and indulge yourself with a Mediterranean cruise. Explore the cradle of
civilizations, visit the lands of the ancient Greeks and Romans, see
archaeological ruins of Egypt and Turkey, discover the wonders of the
Acropolis in Athens and the magnificent beauty of Barcelona. Cruise the
Mediterranean and experience the timeless attraction of historic
Europe. Expertly planned and hassle free Mediterranean cruises
organized will help you to see Europe in the most convenient way,
without the need to worry about your accommodations and dining, finding
tourist guides and arranging travel from one country to another.
MEDITERRANEAN
CRUISE LINES
Recommended cruise lines for Western and Eastern Mediterranean
cruises include:
Celebrity
Cruises,
Costa
Cruises,
Crystal
Cruises,
Holland
America,
MSC Cruises,
Norwegian
Cruise Line,
Regent
Seven Seas,
Royal
Caribbean Cruises,
Seabourn,
and
Silversea
Cruises.
For details also check out our
Cruise
Lines and
Cruise
Reviews pages.
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WHAT
TO SEE ON
MEDITERRANEAN
CRUISES
Wander through the streets of seaside villages, small
historical towns and tour
modern bustling cities. Experience unparalleled shopping, sightseeing
and fine dining. There are two major cruising areas in the
Mediterranean region. The area of the Mediterranean from the southern
tip of Italy to the
straits of Gibraltar is included in the Eastern part, the area
eastwards from the southern tip of Italy belongs:
Eastern
Mediterranean
Cruises: the ancient ruines and historical buildings combined
with the
natural beauties of this area make the eastern
Mediterranean a wonderful cruise experience. You have a chance to visit
some of the popular tourist attractions:
Sightsee
Alexandria - the second largest city in
Egypt, the city of
Cairo, the pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and the famous Egyptian Museum of
Antiquities.
Explore the home to ancient Greek art and culture- Athens of
Greece, visit ruins
of the Acropolis and the Benaki Museum.
Take a tour in the divided country of
Cyprus,
the birthplace of Afrodita - the Greek goddess of beauty.
Step on the holy land of Jerusalem in
Israel, or visit
historical places and museums of
Lebanon.
The
ancient walled city of Dubrovnik,
Croatia
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting interesting medieval
architecture.
Explore
25 centuries of history in one of the oldest capitals in Europe-
Istanbul,
Turkey.
Visit the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar, historical
sites and museums.
Varna,
Bulgaria
Enjoy beautiful beaches, visit ancient Roman baths, vineyards, museums,
botanical gardens and famous shopping areas of Varna,
Bulgaria.
Western
Mediterranean
Cruises: cruise itineraries usually include various ports of
call in Spain, France and Italy. There may also be stops in
Morocco,
Portugal, Malta and
French Riviera.
Barcelona,
Spain is one of the
world's most fascinating and beautiful European cities, famous for its
art and architecture by such modernists as Gaudi, Picasso, Dali
and El Greco.
Mediterranean
cruise stops in
Italy
are also mostly for architecture
buffs and art lovers. You will have a chance to see the stunning
architecture of the famous medieval cities of Livorno, Florence,
Naples, Pisa and Lucca, which all are real open-air museums, live
historyof the country. Visit the ruins
of Pompeii, the Isle of Capri and historical towns of Italy's Amalfi
Coast.
Explore
French Riviera,
tour Monte Carlo, try fine dining and shop in some of the best
boutiques in the world.
MEDITERRANEAN
CRUISE LENGTH
Most Mediterranean cruises last anywhere from
10 to 14 days
depending on the itinerary. Shorter cruises are not so common because
Mediterranean cruise itineraries usually are very intensive
and include many different countries and ports of call.
WHEN
TO CRUISE
Weatherwise the
best
season for a
Mediterranean cruise is from
late
spring through the
early
autumn. It is also the
most
expensive season to cruise. If you are looking for
bargain prices, then
March-April
and
October-November
would be your best choices with the chance of fewer crowds visiting
popular Mediterranean attractions. If you plan a
family travel, pick
a cruise during the pick
summer
season when there are usually plenty of entertainment activities for
children on the ships.
Costa
cruise line offers
year-round
voyages in the Mediterranean.
MEDITERRANEAN
CRUISE TIPS
Your best tactic would be choosing clothes depending on the cruise
season. You should not forget to
pack some warm clothes,
multilayering is the best tactic in case of a sudden weather change.
Pack comfortable
walking shoes if you expect a lot of sightseeing. You may find rain
gear
useful for Mediterranean cruises, especially in the spring and autumn
seasons. For more
tips on packing for a cruise visit our
Cruise
Packing List.
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LINKS
