Accessible Mediterranean Cruises

The Mediterranean is one of the most popular cruise destinations for UK holidaymakers thanks to its accessibility and wealth of fantastic ports of call.

From sun-kissed beaches and historic cities, to first-rate shopping and elegant cuisine, the Med offers a pleasant climate, exciting excursions and fantastic attractions for all to enjoy.

Choose a Western Mediterranean cruise to experience the unique Catalan culture of Barcelona, the Balearics’ unbeatable beaches, the chic boutiques of the French Riviera, and the famous ruins of Rome. Or head east to marvel at the timeless beauty of Venice, the russet roofs of Dubrovnik, the stunning monuments of ancient Athens, the idyllic Greek Islands, and so much more.

The Med’s close proximity to the UK makes it an ideal choice for holidaymakers looking for a convenient cruise option that doesn’t require flights. Multiple cruises sail from Southampton, while there are plenty of options for fly cruises leaving from Barcelona, Rome and Malta, among others, for those wanting a shorter or Eastern Med-only cruise.

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Northern Europe from Amsterdam
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 12 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Fortuna
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- Amsterdam Ijmuiden: Depart 17:00
- Bruges (Belgium):
- Le Havre: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 20:00
- La Coruna, Spain: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  An extraordinarily rich architectural and cultural heritage and a strong tie to the sea: it is wonderful to admire the never-ending motion of the waves from the galerias, the traditional balconies in front of houses overlooking the ocean.
- Vigo: Arrive 07:00 - Depart 18:00
  Vigo is the port of call for Santiago de Compostela, one of the famous holy places of Christianity. Its magnificent Baroque cathedral, built on the tomb of Saint James, has been attracting pilgrims from all over Europe for centuries
- Lisbon, Portugal: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 17:00
  Lisbon is one of the most fascinating cities in Europe, with many monuments in the manuelino style and museums. Not far, in Queluz, is the royal summer residence, surrounded by some of the most beautiful gardens in the world.
- Cadiz (Spain): Arrive 10:00 - Depart 20:00
  At the tip of a 9km peninsula is the Andalusian city of Cadiz perched on a limestone rock overlooking the sea. Because of its stunning position and the white-washed houses with flat roofs, the city is known as the \"Silver Cup\".
- Malaga (Spain): Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  The city of Malaga is today a bustling Andalusian tourist centre with a thriving agricultural market for the fruit and wine industries. In centuries gone by Malaga attracted the attention of some of the Mediterranean's most powerful forces, including the Phoenicians, Arabs, Carthaginians and Visigoths. The Arabs considered Malaga the Garden of Eden and built several homes there, which perhaps explains their relatively non-aggressive attitude towards the region. Before them, the Phoenicians, who first discovered the coastline, felt the same sense of tranquillity, building the first village (the origin of the name is the Phoenician 'malak') in the area. For an extensive period, Malaga was then governed by the Carthaginians, eventually abandoning it in the face of invasion by the Visigoths.
- Palma de Mallorca: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 14:00
  Mallorca is the largest and most visited island in the Baleares. It accounts for a little less than half a million inhabitants in a surface of 3,660 square kilometres. The island is approximately 100 km wide from east to west and at least 75 km from north to south. The climate is mild in the winter and pleasantly hot in the summer, mitigated by a wind coming from the Sierra del Norte Mountains, with peaks up to 1,445 metres.
- Marseille, France: Arrive 09:00
- Savona, Italy: Arrive 09:00
  One of the most celebrated former inhabitants of Savona was the navigator Christopher Columbus, who farmed land in the area while chronicling his journeys. 'Columbus's house', a cottage situated in the Savona hills, lay between vegetable crops and fruit trees. It is just one of many residences in Liguria associated with Columbus. Several cities as well as Savona claim his birth and residency, such as Genoa and Terrarossa di Moconesi. Savona is the most important city on the west coast of Italy, within reach of the seaside resorts of Alassio, Loano and Varazze.
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Northern Europe from Amsterdam
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 11 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Fortuna
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- Amsterdam Ijmuiden: Depart 17:00
- Bruges (Belgium):
- Le Havre: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 20:00
- A Coruna: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Vigo: Arrive 07:00 - Depart 18:00
  Vigo is the port of call for Santiago de Compostela, one of the famous holy places of Christianity. Its magnificent Baroque cathedral, built on the tomb of Saint James, has been attracting pilgrims from all over Europe for centuries
- Lisbon, Portugal: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 17:00
  Lisbon is one of the most fascinating cities in Europe, with many monuments in the manuelino style and museums. Not far, in Queluz, is the royal summer residence, surrounded by some of the most beautiful gardens in the world.
- Cadiz (Spain): Arrive 10:00 - Depart 20:00
  At the tip of a 9km peninsula is the Andalusian city of Cadiz perched on a limestone rock overlooking the sea. Because of its stunning position and the white-washed houses with flat roofs, the city is known as the \"Silver Cup\".
- Malaga (Spain): Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  The city of Malaga is today a bustling Andalusian tourist centre with a thriving agricultural market for the fruit and wine industries. In centuries gone by Malaga attracted the attention of some of the Mediterranean's most powerful forces, including the Phoenicians, Arabs, Carthaginians and Visigoths. The Arabs considered Malaga the Garden of Eden and built several homes there, which perhaps explains their relatively non-aggressive attitude towards the region. Before them, the Phoenicians, who first discovered the coastline, felt the same sense of tranquillity, building the first village (the origin of the name is the Phoenician 'malak') in the area. For an extensive period, Malaga was then governed by the Carthaginians, eventually abandoning it in the face of invasion by the Visigoths.
- Palma de Mallorca: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 14:00
  Mallorca is the largest and most visited island in the Baleares. It accounts for a little less than half a million inhabitants in a surface of 3,660 square kilometres. The island is approximately 100 km wide from east to west and at least 75 km from north to south. The climate is mild in the winter and pleasantly hot in the summer, mitigated by a wind coming from the Sierra del Norte Mountains, with peaks up to 1,445 metres.
- Marseille, France: Arrive 09:00
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Mediterranean from Savona
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 10 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Fascinosa
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- Savona, Italy: Depart 19:00
  One of the most celebrated former inhabitants of Savona was the navigator Christopher Columbus, who farmed land in the area while chronicling his journeys. 'Columbus's house', a cottage situated in the Savona hills, lay between vegetable crops and fruit trees. It is just one of many residences in Liguria associated with Columbus. Several cities as well as Savona claim his birth and residency, such as Genoa and Terrarossa di Moconesi. Savona is the most important city on the west coast of Italy, within reach of the seaside resorts of Alassio, Loano and Varazze.
- Marseille, France: Arrive 07:00 - Depart 17:00
- Malaga (Spain): Arrive 09:00 - Depart 19:00
  The city of Malaga is today a bustling Andalusian tourist centre with a thriving agricultural market for the fruit and wine industries. In centuries gone by Malaga attracted the attention of some of the Mediterranean's most powerful forces, including the Phoenicians, Arabs, Carthaginians and Visigoths. The Arabs considered Malaga the Garden of Eden and built several homes there, which perhaps explains their relatively non-aggressive attitude towards the region. Before them, the Phoenicians, who first discovered the coastline, felt the same sense of tranquillity, building the first village (the origin of the name is the Phoenician 'malak') in the area. For an extensive period, Malaga was then governed by the Carthaginians, eventually abandoning it in the face of invasion by the Visigoths.
- Cadiz (Spain):
  At the tip of a 9km peninsula is the Andalusian city of Cadiz perched on a limestone rock overlooking the sea. Because of its stunning position and the white-washed houses with flat roofs, the city is known as the \"Silver Cup\".
- Lisbon, Portugal: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 19:00
  Lisbon is one of the most fascinating cities in Europe, with many monuments in the manuelino style and museums. Not far, in Queluz, is the royal summer residence, surrounded by some of the most beautiful gardens in the world.
- Gibraltar: Arrive 14:00 - Depart 20:00
- Valencia: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Barcelona: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 13:00
  Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place. In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years at least on Spanish monarchy and on European commercial events.
- Savona, Italy: Arrive 09:00
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Dubai and United Arab Emirates from Savona
Region: Dubai & Emirates , Egypt & Red Sea, Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (5)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 26 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Diadema
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- Savona, Italy:
  One of the most celebrated former inhabitants of Savona was the navigator Christopher Columbus, who farmed land in the area while chronicling his journeys. 'Columbus's house', a cottage situated in the Savona hills, lay between vegetable crops and fruit trees. It is just one of many residences in Liguria associated with Columbus. Several cities as well as Savona claim his birth and residency, such as Genoa and Terrarossa di Moconesi. Savona is the most important city on the west coast of Italy, within reach of the seaside resorts of Alassio, Loano and Varazze.
- Civitavecchia, Italy:
  The first evidence of settlement in the area of Civitavecchia relates to the ancient town of Centocelle, once the port for Ethruria and a rich market centre. Pliny the Younger refers in his writings to Centocelle as the venue of a peace council held by the emperor Trajan. Centocelle takes its name from the style of village houses, which resembled hives with small cells, and the tiny bays along the coast that enabled ships to come and go. Due to its sheltered surroundings and easy access to the sea, Trajan built his most extravagant villa in the vicinity, mentioned by Pliny. The basic structure of the port first developed by Trajan still remains.
- Palermo (Sicily):
  Strategically placed between Europe and Africa, the island of Sicily has for centuries been a focus of military and commercial activity. And the city of Palermo is still today a fascinating centre of culture and enterprise. According to historical research, the prehistoric inhabitants of Palermo, once named Panormus because of its deep bay and anchorage, lived in caves and shelters around the 660-metre high Mount Pellegrino, which dominates the city's skyline. The city has been ruled by all the great ancient powers of the region including Greek, Punic, Roman, Carthaginian, Byzantine, Saracen, Norman, Spanish and Bourbon.
- Athens (Piraeus), Greece:
  One in every three Greeks lives in bustling Athens. The broad boundaries of the city include both Piraeus and the port area with most of Athenian life centered between Syntagma Square, Omonia Square and the Acropolis.
- Haifa (Israel):
- Haifa (Israel):
- Aqaba, Jordan:
- Salalah:
  Salalah is the country’s second largest city, the administrative capital of the region of Dhofar and lies over 1,000 km from the capital Muscat. Its climate is temperate all year round thanks to the influence of monsoons making Salalah a tropical city with lush vegetation: agriculture provides plenty of fresh fruit and coconuts. However there is much more to the economy of the region than agriculture: fabric and leather production, handicrafts, fishing and also shipyards and especially tourism are the main resources of a growing economy. In spite of the rather closed character typical of the era prior to Qaboos Bin Said’s government, the town has a multicultural side: the largest immigrant community is Indian with its own private school, “Indian School Salalah”. Indians make up 14% of the population today, followed by Pakistanis (8%) and by other ethnic immigrant groups
- Muscat, Oman:
  Muscat is a city with many points of interest, from natural freshwater pools, parks and nature reserves to plenty of unspoilt, soft sandy beaches and an abundance of marine life.
- Khalifa bin Salman:
- Doha:
- Abu Dhabi:
  The name Abu Dhabi literally means 'place of the gazelle'. Today Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE.It has changed a lot in the last decades. It is a rather cosmopolitan city, with its bold urban architecture and lush gardens.It is also the seat of government for the Emirates.It is the headquarter for the president of the state. The Abu Dhabi Corniche,with its public parks and fountains, is a remarkable landscape of the city, The city has grown so rapidly, there is no natural beachfront now, but nonetheless an impressive and attractive city with all modern amenities.
- Abu Dhabi:
- Dubai:
  As one of the most important cities in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai has everything to meet a holidaymakers needs. The year round sunshine and excellent soft sandy beaches along the Jumeriah coast are ideal for those wanting to relax. For the more active, there are watersports to be enjoyed in the warm waters of the Persian Gulf. One of Dubai's highlights is the Gold Souks, where gold glistens in the windows of endless rows of shops. Shopping here is a must - the duty free status of the city means there are plenty of bargains to be found.
- Dubai:
- Doha: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 14:00
- Abu Dhabi:
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Mediterranean from Palma de Mallorca
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 7 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Pacifica
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- Palma de Mallorca: Depart 18:00
  Mallorca is the largest and most visited island in the Baleares. It accounts for a little less than half a million inhabitants in a surface of 3,660 square kilometres. The island is approximately 100 km wide from east to west and at least 75 km from north to south. The climate is mild in the winter and pleasantly hot in the summer, mitigated by a wind coming from the Sierra del Norte Mountains, with peaks up to 1,445 metres.
- Valletta: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 14:00
- Catania, Sicily, Italy: Arrive 07:00 - Depart 13:00
  Catania is an extremely busy city, geared to the industry and commerce of agricultural products and tourism. History places its foundation, in approximately the 8th century BC by Naxos Calcides who for over five hundred years exploited the land and the strategically successful position for commerce. A series of reigns followed with particular characteristics. Their nature was of commercial exploitation and not military.
- Livorno (Italy):
- Genoa: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 14:00
- Barcelona: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 14:00
  Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place. In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years at least on Spanish monarchy and on European commercial events.
- Palma de Mallorca: Depart 14:00
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Mediterranean from Venice
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 7 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Luminosa
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- Venice, Italy: Depart 17:00
  Venice is considered the city of art, romance and prestige. The extraordinary architecture was built on an archipelago of small islands separated by a network of canals crossed by approximately 400 bridges, once wooden and then replaced by stone.
- Bari, Italy: Arrive 14:00 - Depart 20:00
  Bari, the second biggest city in Southern Italy, was originally a large agricultural, industrial and mainly commercial centre, an active port and important exchange network with the East. Its origins are strictly tied with maritime activities which, in the Middle Ages, gave birth along the coast to an ordered quarter designed on a grid pattern apparently originating from Roman design and subsequently readjusted by the Byzantines.
- Corfu, Greece: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 15:00
  It was the Venetians who christened the beautiful island of Corfu. This paradise covered in thick vegetation and blessed by a mild climate, is a veritable mosaic of cultures and artistic influences.
- Santorini (Greece): Arrive 12:30 - Depart 20:30
  One of the Cyclades islands, Santorini is a spectacular jewel of the Aegean. Born out of a volcanic eruption in approximately 1500BC, which formed the two islands of Aspronissi and Terrasia, Santorini is a magnificent mixture of dramatic cliffside villages, glorious black sand beaches and ancient treasures. Steep cliffs plunging into a crystalline sea distinguish the west coast, while the east coast is gentler, featuring a fertile plain and delicate bays, with the Profitis Ilias mountains in the background.
- Mykonos (Greece):
  The island of Mykonos is one of the most picturesque - and popular - of the Cyclades archipelago, situated between Tinos and Naxos. During the peak season the island's local population of 5,000 inhabitants is swelled by a factor of ten or 15. Many visitors arrive at the island from Piraeus near Athens from where there is a daily ferry service, or by air from the Greek capital city. The picture-postcard main town of Mykonos is a maze of narrow streets lined with pretty white-washed houses and shops. Nearby are several splendid beaches.
- Dubrovnik, Croatia: Arrive 07:00 - Depart 13:00
  In Croatia the influence of the Republic of Venice can be felt everywhere, in the landscapes, monuments and cultural heritage left by the Venetians that the subsequent Turkish domination did not destroy. The beauty of the countryside combines with the rich artistic heritage of many of the cities, some of which are protected by UNESCO, such as the historical centre of Trogir or beautiful Dubrovnik.
- Venice, Italy: Arrive 09:00
- 27-Sep-2020 - £More Information
Rome to Athens
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (6)
- Cruise Line: Crystal Cruises
- Duration: 26 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Crystal Symphony
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- Rome (Civitavecchia): Depart 18:00
  Civitavecchia was founded by Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century. Today this port is noted for its fine seafood and attractive monuments. Located 90 minutes away is the Eternal City of Rome. Steeped in 2,500 years of history, Rome was for many centuries the center of Western civilization. It was both the focal point of the Roman Empire and of Christendom. Landmarks such as the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Spanish Steps are reminders of the legacy of its rich past.
- Sorrento, Italy: Arrive 07:00
  As your ship approaches the Sorrento Peninsula, delight in craggy cliffs draped with flowing pink blossoms.Renowned for its serene way of life, this romantic port exudes a special magic. Its dramatic bluffs and surrounding flowered hills bid travelers welcome to a town overflowing with charm and character. It is easy to relax in this languid southern Italian atmosphere.The sensational Amalfi Coast and the haunting ruins at Pompeii are among the region's highlights.
- Sorrento, Italy: Depart 14:00
- Cruising the Mediterranean sea:
- Florence/Livorno, Italy: Arrive 08:00
  Goethe once observed that Tuscany \"looks like Italy should [look].\" Fortunately, little has changed in the two centuries since the German poet was himself a tourist in Tuscany. The Tyrrhenian port of Livorno was founded in the 15th century. It is the gateway to Italy's Tuscan region and to many spectacular sights; including the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa, the charming medieval village of Lucca, the lovely hill town of San Gimignano and the timeless city of Florence. No place is as imbued with such grace, dignity, serenity and history as is Florence. This city's wealth of architectural and artistic treasures includes works by Raphael, da Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo. Truly Florence, cradle of the Italian Renaissance, is one of the world's most enticing cities.
- Florence/Livorno, Italy: Depart 19:00
- Corsica/Ajaccio, France: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Marseille, France: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Monte Carlo, Monaco: Arrive 07:00
  Monaco is an ancient principality steeped in rich and colorful history. Its proud monarchy is presided over by Prince Albert, who assumed the throne after his famed father Prince Rainier died in 2005. Today when gazing on its modern skyline, it is hard to imagine that Monaco endured a turbulent past. Once a Greek settlement conquered by the Romans, it was bought from the Genoese in 1309 by the Grimaldis, who still rule as the world's oldest monarchy. Monaco covers less than one square mile and is known primarily for its Grand Casino.
- Monte Carlo, Monaco: Depart 18:00
- Corsica/Ajaccio, France: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 14:00
- Alghero: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 14:00
- Mallorca/Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  Palma de Mallorca, rich in monuments of many ages, was founded by the Romans more than 2,100 years ago. A magnificent rose-colored Gothic cathedral dominates the palm-fringed waterfront of its urban center. Mallorca, known as the \"Island of Tranquility,\" is the largest and most developed of the Balearic group. Steep mountains, serene valleys and wide plains form its varied landscape. Don't miss seeing the island's quaint villages and the monastery where George Sand and Frederic Chopin spent a winter.
- Valencia, Spain : Arrive 08:00 - Depart 14:00
  One of the largest cities of Spain, Valencia is also one of the country's most dynamic. Its location on the Mediterranean offers a mild climate, bringing sun worshippers to Valencia's many beaches. Sports aficionados will find activities galore, including golf, diving, cycling and tennis. When the sun goes down, the tempo speeds up as locals and visitors gather in cafes and nightclubs.
- Barcelona, Spain: Arrive 08:00
  Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, is a celebration of history and heir to Greek, Phoenician, Roman, Carthaginian, Gothic and Arab cultural legacies. Since it is nearly as close to Rome, Geneva and Munich as it is to Madrid, Barcelona has long been the Spanish link to Western Europe. It was the home of Picasso, Miró, Dali, Casals and Gaudí and has been described as a Mediterranean Manhattan, a cosmopolitan experimental center for political ideas and artistic movements. In addition to its abundance of artistic and architectural treasures, Barcelona serves as the gateway to one of the world's most impressive mountainside enclaves at Montserrat. Discover the secret legends of the Black Virgin and the alluring chants of monastic life high atop the Catalonian plains. Barcelona's ancient city walls and the narrow crooked streets of the town's old section are laid out for your discovery. You will find that Barcelona has something for everybody.
- Barcelona, Spain: Depart 18:00
- Mediterranean Sea Cruising:
- Rome (Civitavecchia): Arrive 08:00 - Depart 14:00
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- Chania/Souda, Greece :
- Mediterranean Sea Cruising:
- Haifa, Israel: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Ashdod, Israel: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  A tidy planned community built on golden dunes, Ashdod is southern Israel's only Mediterranean harbor. Yet this new city has fabulously ancient roots: Ashdod is mentioned in the Old Testament, and archaeologists have found ruins almost 4,000 years old. This is the doorway to the historic treasures of Jerusalem, and the worldly pleasures of Tel Aviv.
- Ashdod, Israel:
- Larnaca, Cyprus: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Mediterranean Sea Cruising:
- Rhodes/Lindos, Greece:
- Patmos, Greece: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Athens/Piraeus, Greece: Arrive 08:00
  Piraeus is Greece's largest port and has been a gateway to the Mediterranean since 482 BC. It lies on the innermost point of the Saronic Gulf and is a short drive from Athens, the cradle of Western democracy and culture. Throughout the ages, Athens' lofty Acropolis has been a source of inspiration. The ancient ruins scattered throughout this legendary city are reminders of Greece's great cultural heritage.
- 27-Sep-2020 - £3716.35More Information
Rome to Monte Carlo
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (6)
- Cruise Line: Crystal Cruises
- Duration: 7 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Crystal Symphony
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- Rome (Civitavecchia): Depart 18:00
  Civitavecchia was founded by Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century. Today this port is noted for its fine seafood and attractive monuments. Located 90 minutes away is the Eternal City of Rome. Steeped in 2,500 years of history, Rome was for many centuries the center of Western civilization. It was both the focal point of the Roman Empire and of Christendom. Landmarks such as the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Spanish Steps are reminders of the legacy of its rich past.
- Sorrento, Italy: Arrive 07:00
  As your ship approaches the Sorrento Peninsula, delight in craggy cliffs draped with flowing pink blossoms.Renowned for its serene way of life, this romantic port exudes a special magic. Its dramatic bluffs and surrounding flowered hills bid travelers welcome to a town overflowing with charm and character. It is easy to relax in this languid southern Italian atmosphere.The sensational Amalfi Coast and the haunting ruins at Pompeii are among the region's highlights.
- Sorrento, Italy: Depart 14:00
- Cruising the Mediterranean sea:
- Florence/Livorno, Italy: Arrive 08:00
  Goethe once observed that Tuscany \"looks like Italy should [look].\" Fortunately, little has changed in the two centuries since the German poet was himself a tourist in Tuscany. The Tyrrhenian port of Livorno was founded in the 15th century. It is the gateway to Italy's Tuscan region and to many spectacular sights; including the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa, the charming medieval village of Lucca, the lovely hill town of San Gimignano and the timeless city of Florence. No place is as imbued with such grace, dignity, serenity and history as is Florence. This city's wealth of architectural and artistic treasures includes works by Raphael, da Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo. Truly Florence, cradle of the Italian Renaissance, is one of the world's most enticing cities.
- Florence/Livorno, Italy: Depart 19:00
- Corsica/Ajaccio, France: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Marseille, France: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Monte Carlo, Monaco: Arrive 07:00
  Monaco is an ancient principality steeped in rich and colorful history. Its proud monarchy is presided over by Prince Albert, who assumed the throne after his famed father Prince Rainier died in 2005. Today when gazing on its modern skyline, it is hard to imagine that Monaco endured a turbulent past. Once a Greek settlement conquered by the Romans, it was bought from the Genoese in 1309 by the Grimaldis, who still rule as the world's oldest monarchy. Monaco covers less than one square mile and is known primarily for its Grand Casino.
- 27-Sep-2020 - £1568.42More Information
Mediterranean from Marseille
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 10 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Fascinosa
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- Marseille, France: Depart 17:00
- Malaga (Spain): Arrive 09:00 - Depart 19:00
  The city of Malaga is today a bustling Andalusian tourist centre with a thriving agricultural market for the fruit and wine industries. In centuries gone by Malaga attracted the attention of some of the Mediterranean's most powerful forces, including the Phoenicians, Arabs, Carthaginians and Visigoths. The Arabs considered Malaga the Garden of Eden and built several homes there, which perhaps explains their relatively non-aggressive attitude towards the region. Before them, the Phoenicians, who first discovered the coastline, felt the same sense of tranquillity, building the first village (the origin of the name is the Phoenician 'malak') in the area. For an extensive period, Malaga was then governed by the Carthaginians, eventually abandoning it in the face of invasion by the Visigoths.
- Cadiz (Spain): Arrive 07:30 - Depart 17:30
  At the tip of a 9km peninsula is the Andalusian city of Cadiz perched on a limestone rock overlooking the sea. Because of its stunning position and the white-washed houses with flat roofs, the city is known as the \"Silver Cup\".
- Lisbon, Portugal: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 19:00
  Lisbon is one of the most fascinating cities in Europe, with many monuments in the manuelino style and museums. Not far, in Queluz, is the royal summer residence, surrounded by some of the most beautiful gardens in the world.
- Gibraltar: Arrive 14:00 - Depart 20:00
- Valencia: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 19:00
- Barcelona: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 13:00
  Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place. In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years at least on Spanish monarchy and on European commercial events.
- Savona, Italy: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 17:00
  One of the most celebrated former inhabitants of Savona was the navigator Christopher Columbus, who farmed land in the area while chronicling his journeys. 'Columbus's house', a cottage situated in the Savona hills, lay between vegetable crops and fruit trees. It is just one of many residences in Liguria associated with Columbus. Several cities as well as Savona claim his birth and residency, such as Genoa and Terrarossa di Moconesi. Savona is the most important city on the west coast of Italy, within reach of the seaside resorts of Alassio, Loano and Varazze.
- Marseille, France: Arrive 09:00
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Mediterranean from Barcelona
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 7 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Smeralda
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- Barcelona: Depart 19:00
  Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place. In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years at least on Spanish monarchy and on European commercial events.
- Palma de Mallorca: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  Mallorca is the largest and most visited island in the Baleares. It accounts for a little less than half a million inhabitants in a surface of 3,660 square kilometres. The island is approximately 100 km wide from east to west and at least 75 km from north to south. The climate is mild in the winter and pleasantly hot in the summer, mitigated by a wind coming from the Sierra del Norte Mountains, with peaks up to 1,445 metres.
- Palermo (Sicily): Arrive 07:00 - Depart 16:00
  Strategically placed between Europe and Africa, the island of Sicily has for centuries been a focus of military and commercial activity. And the city of Palermo is still today a fascinating centre of culture and enterprise. According to historical research, the prehistoric inhabitants of Palermo, once named Panormus because of its deep bay and anchorage, lived in caves and shelters around the 660-metre high Mount Pellegrino, which dominates the city's skyline. The city has been ruled by all the great ancient powers of the region including Greek, Punic, Roman, Carthaginian, Byzantine, Saracen, Norman, Spanish and Bourbon.
- Civitavecchia, Italy: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 19:00
  The first evidence of settlement in the area of Civitavecchia relates to the ancient town of Centocelle, once the port for Ethruria and a rich market centre. Pliny the Younger refers in his writings to Centocelle as the venue of a peace council held by the emperor Trajan. Centocelle takes its name from the style of village houses, which resembled hives with small cells, and the tiny bays along the coast that enabled ships to come and go. Due to its sheltered surroundings and easy access to the sea, Trajan built his most extravagant villa in the vicinity, mentioned by Pliny. The basic structure of the port first developed by Trajan still remains.
- Savona, Italy: Arrive 07:00 - Depart 18:00
  One of the most celebrated former inhabitants of Savona was the navigator Christopher Columbus, who farmed land in the area while chronicling his journeys. 'Columbus's house', a cottage situated in the Savona hills, lay between vegetable crops and fruit trees. It is just one of many residences in Liguria associated with Columbus. Several cities as well as Savona claim his birth and residency, such as Genoa and Terrarossa di Moconesi. Savona is the most important city on the west coast of Italy, within reach of the seaside resorts of Alassio, Loano and Varazze.
- Marseille, France: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 17:00
- Barcelona: Arrive 08:00
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