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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Mediterranean from Savona
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 14 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Fortuna
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- Savona, Italy: 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 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Barcelona: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 17:00
  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.
- Crete: Arrive 10:00 - Depart 17:00
  Much of the doubtless charm of Crete comes from the legend of the Minotaur of Knossos. The capital of the island, Heraklion, is in the heart of the north coast and was founded by the Saracens in the 9th Century AD.
- Izmir, Turkey: Arrive 10:00 - Depart 16:00
  Capital of a province, with nearly three million inhabitants, Smirne (Izmir in Turkish) is Turkey's second city, after Istanbul, thanks to its busy port and to the intense industrial activity which, from traditional fields tied to agriculture, has expanded to include shipbuilding, mechanical and chemical plants for oil refinery. Located within a beautiful bay, surrounded by lovely hills, the town has changed in the course of recent years, into a modern metropolis with an established urbanistic structure and new residencial areas.
- Istanbul, Turkey: Arrive 14:00 - Depart 20:00
- Istanbul, Turkey:
- Athens (Piraeus), Greece: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 16:00
  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.
- Palermo (Sicily): Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  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.
- Naples: Arrive 07:00 - Depart 13:00
- Savona, Italy: Arrive 09:00
- 07-Feb-2021 - £More Information
Mediterranean from Marseilles
Region: Mediterranean
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 14 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Fortuna
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- Marseille, France: Depart 18:00
- Barcelona:
  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.
- Crete: Arrive 10:00 - Depart 19:00
  Much of the doubtless charm of Crete comes from the legend of the Minotaur of Knossos. The capital of the island, Heraklion, is in the heart of the north coast and was founded by the Saracens in the 9th Century AD.
- Izmir, Turkey: Arrive 10:00 - Depart 18:00
  Capital of a province, with nearly three million inhabitants, Smirne (Izmir in Turkish) is Turkey's second city, after Istanbul, thanks to its busy port and to the intense industrial activity which, from traditional fields tied to agriculture, has expanded to include shipbuilding, mechanical and chemical plants for oil refinery. Located within a beautiful bay, surrounded by lovely hills, the town has changed in the course of recent years, into a modern metropolis with an established urbanistic structure and new residencial areas.
- Istanbul, Turkey: Arrive 14:00
- Istanbul, Turkey: Depart 20:00
- Athens (Piraeus), Greece: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 16:00
  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.
- Palermo (Sicily): Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  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.
- Naples: Arrive 07:00 - Depart 13:00
- 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 08:00
- 08-Feb-2021 - £More Information
Mediterranean from Barcelona
Region: Mediterranean
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 14 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Fortuna
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- Barcelona:
  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.
- Crete:
  Much of the doubtless charm of Crete comes from the legend of the Minotaur of Knossos. The capital of the island, Heraklion, is in the heart of the north coast and was founded by the Saracens in the 9th Century AD.
- Izmir, Turkey: Arrive 10:00 - Depart 18:00
  Capital of a province, with nearly three million inhabitants, Smirne (Izmir in Turkish) is Turkey's second city, after Istanbul, thanks to its busy port and to the intense industrial activity which, from traditional fields tied to agriculture, has expanded to include shipbuilding, mechanical and chemical plants for oil refinery. Located within a beautiful bay, surrounded by lovely hills, the town has changed in the course of recent years, into a modern metropolis with an established urbanistic structure and new residencial areas.
- Istanbul, Turkey: Arrive 14:00
- Istanbul, Turkey: Depart 20:00
- Athens (Piraeus), Greece: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 16:00
  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.
- Palermo (Sicily): Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  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.
- Naples: Arrive 07:00 - Depart 13:00
- 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 08:00
- Barcelona: Arrive 08:00
- 09-Feb-2021 - £More Information
Ancient Civilisations & the Mediterranean
Region: Europe, Mediterranean, Middle East
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
- Duration: 28 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Boudicca
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- Muscat, Oman:
- Safaga, Egypt:
  On Egypt's Red Sea coast, Safaga allows you to witness the awesome legacy of the pharaohs at Luxor and the inimitable Valley of the Kings on the banks of the Nile. Safaga is also renowned for its wide azure bay, long sandy beaches and pretty islands.
- Aqaba, Jordan:
  The rose-red city; perhaps the finest archaeological site in the Middle East, hewn from sandstone over 2,000 years ago and only re-discovered in 1812. The Treasury of the Nabateans is without doubt, one of the world's great sights. Nearer to Aqaba is the spectacular scenery of Lawrence of Arabia's Wadi Rum.
- Cruising the Suez Canal:
- Alexandria, Egypt:
  A Roman amphitheatre, ancient catacombs and the site of the great Pharos lighthouse recall distant glories, while the 19th century Montazah Palace - a former royal residence - and seafront boulevards reflect a more recent era. Alexandria exists in the land that gave birth to the first great civilisation.
- Ashdod, Israel:
- Haifa, Israel:
- Limassol, Cyprus:
  Limassol is the chief port of the Republic of Cyprus. The city lies on Akrotiri Bay, on the southern coast, southwest of Nicosia; it is the island's second largest city and is also its chief tourist centre. Close by Limassol are the ruins of Kolossi Castle, where King Richard I of Englad is reputed to have honeymooned with Berengaria in 1191. Also worth visiting are the ruins of the 11th-century BC Mycenaean colony of Curium; and the ruins of Amathus, founded by the Phoenicians in 1100 BC. The ancient city of Paphos - the fourth century BC capital to the Kings of Egypt - offers an enchanting excursion.
- Heraklion, Crete:
  Capital of the ruggedly beautiful Crete, largest of the Greek Islands, whose ancient legends and history dates back 5,000 years to the Minoans, Europe's first civilisation. Here was born Zeus, king of the gods, and here at the site of Knossos was the fabled labyrinth where Theseus slew the Minotaur. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Turks have all left their mark, and more recent monuments to the battles of World War II abound.
- Piraeus (Athens), Greece:
  The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night with the pulse of bouzouki.
- Valleta, Malta:
  Strategically situated midway between Sicily and North Africa, Malta is in every sense a Mediterranean crossroads - a tiny island with an epic and heroic history in which invasion and siege have seen the influence Romans, Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Crusaders and, of course, Britain all leave an enduring mark upon its cultural heritage. The16th century walled capital of Valletta with its Grand Harbour is a treasure-chest bristling with Baroque architecture, its narrow streets a tempting honeycomb of colourful shops and stalls.
- Palma, Majorca, Spain:
  Palma is the cosmopolitan capital of Mallorca, the most popular of the Balearic Islands (if not the entire Meditteranean) - with its host of bars, restaurants and stylish shops, a palm-shaded seafront promenade, attractive Old Town, imposing Gothic Cathedral and 14th century Bellver Castle. Beyond lies some of Majorca's dramatic mountain-and-coast scenery, setting of Valldemosa, the hillside village whose ancient Carthusian monastery was briefly home to Chopin and George Sand.
- Cartagena, Spain:
  Today Spain's major commercial port and naval base, Cartagena lies on the coast of Murcia, its great indented bay guarded by rocky promontories, each topped by a fort. Founded in 221 BC by Hasdrubal, leader of the Carthaginians (hence the name) from North Africa, it has a fascinating history - and as Nova Carthage was long the Romans' principal settlement in their Iberian stronghold. Attractive promenades extend along the harbour, while to the northeast is the famous beach and watersports resort area of the lagoon-like Mar Menor.
- Malaga, Spain:
  The busy port city of Andalusia, the Spain of gazpacho and paella, flamenco and fiesta, recaptured from the Moors of the 15th century after 800 years of conflict. Enjoy the panorama from Gibralfara Castle, and visit the Moorish Alcazaba fortress, the birthplace of Picasso, and a wine cellar to try the famous local dessert wines. Or travel to Granada, to the glorious Alhambra, whose proud 14th century palaces and exotic gardens are Spain's finest expression of Moorish art.
- Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal:
- Dover, UK:
  Fred Olsens home UK Port
- 25-Feb-2021 - £More Information
Exploring Australia, Asia & the Med
Region: Asia & Indian Ocean, Australasia, Europe, Mediterranean, Middle East
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
- Duration: 53 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Black Watch
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- Sydney, Australia:
  A first glimpse of its two great icons - the famous Harbour Bridge and soaring Opera House - will prove a special memory (the harbour ferry offers the best views!). Stroll through Hyde Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens or slip away to legendary Bondi or one of countless other nearby Pacific beaches.
- Sydney, Australia:
- Burnie,Tasmania:
- Melbourne, Australia:
- Albany, Western Australia:
- Fremantle (for Perth), Australia:
- Surabaya, Java, Indonesia:
- Semerang:
- Singapore:
  When Sir Stamford Raffles claimed Singapore for the British East India Company in 1819, it was nothing but a swampy, thickly jungled island populated by a handful of fishermen and sea gypsies. Stragetically placed as the tip of the Malay peninsula, there had long been visits from a variety of sea craft, including Chinese junks, Indian vessels, Arab dhows and Portuguese battleships – Raffles' arrival merely formalised Singapore's status as a port of international renown. Merchants of every race, colour and creed were quickly drawn to the island, and by 1911, Singapore had a population of 250,000 people, comprising 48 races, speaking 54 languages!
- Singapore:
- Sabang, Weh Island, Sumatra, Indonesia:
- Colombo:
- Kochi, India:
- Mormugão, Goa, India:
- Mumbai, India:
  After three days crossing the Arabian Sea, Mumbai appears off the port bow. Once a cluster of seven islands covered with coconut palms, Mumbai is a vibrant city where industy, skyscrapers, bustling bazaars, religious sites like the Jain Temple and the closely guarded Parsi Towers of Silence all exist happily side by side. Also see the Victoria Railway Terminus; the Royal Bombay Yacht Club and the Ghandi Memorial Museum. Named after the goddess Mumbai, this relic empire is dominated by the Gateway of India.
- Mumbai, India:
- Aqaba, Jordan:
  The rose-red city; perhaps the finest archaeological site in the Middle East, hewn from sandstone over 2,000 years ago and only re-discovered in 1812. The Treasury of the Nabateans is without doubt, one of the world's great sights. Nearer to Aqaba is the spectacular scenery of Lawrence of Arabia's Wadi Rum.
- Haifa, Israel:
- Haifa, Israel:
- Limassol, Cyprus:
  Limassol is the chief port of the Republic of Cyprus. The city lies on Akrotiri Bay, on the southern coast, southwest of Nicosia; it is the island's second largest city and is also its chief tourist centre. Close by Limassol are the ruins of Kolossi Castle, where King Richard I of Englad is reputed to have honeymooned with Berengaria in 1191. Also worth visiting are the ruins of the 11th-century BC Mycenaean colony of Curium; and the ruins of Amathus, founded by the Phoenicians in 1100 BC. The ancient city of Paphos - the fourth century BC capital to the Kings of Egypt - offers an enchanting excursion.
- Valleta, Malta:
  Strategically situated midway between Sicily and North Africa, Malta is in every sense a Mediterranean crossroads - a tiny island with an epic and heroic history in which invasion and siege have seen the influence Romans, Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Crusaders and, of course, Britain all leave an enduring mark upon its cultural heritage. The16th century walled capital of Valletta with its Grand Harbour is a treasure-chest bristling with Baroque architecture, its narrow streets a tempting honeycomb of colourful shops and stalls.
- Malaga, Spain:
  The busy port city of Andalusia, the Spain of gazpacho and paella, flamenco and fiesta, recaptured from the Moors of the 15th century after 800 years of conflict. Enjoy the panorama from Gibralfara Castle, and visit the Moorish Alcazaba fortress, the birthplace of Picasso, and a wine cellar to try the famous local dessert wines. Or travel to Granada, to the glorious Alhambra, whose proud 14th century palaces and exotic gardens are Spain's finest expression of Moorish art.
- Southampton, UK:
  Southampton offers fast and efficient check-in areas, spacious departure lounges with seating areas, café-bars and smart washrooms. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, you can pay for and reserve parking in advance directly with the relevant company. Alternatively, if being dropped off or collected by taxi or private car, they can drive right up alongside the terminal building.
- 05-Mar-2021 - £More Information
Mediterranean Medley
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
- Duration: 14 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Boudicca
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- Limassol, Cyprus: Depart 23:00
  Limassol is the chief port of the Republic of Cyprus. The city lies on Akrotiri Bay, on the southern coast, southwest of Nicosia; it is the island's second largest city and is also its chief tourist centre. Close by Limassol are the ruins of Kolossi Castle, where King Richard I of Englad is reputed to have honeymooned with Berengaria in 1191. Also worth visiting are the ruins of the 11th-century BC Mycenaean colony of Curium; and the ruins of Amathus, founded by the Phoenicians in 1100 BC. The ancient city of Paphos - the fourth century BC capital to the Kings of Egypt - offers an enchanting excursion.
- Heraklion, Crete: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  Capital of the ruggedly beautiful Crete, largest of the Greek Islands, whose ancient legends and history dates back 5,000 years to the Minoans, Europe's first civilisation. Here was born Zeus, king of the gods, and here at the site of Knossos was the fabled labyrinth where Theseus slew the Minotaur. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Turks have all left their mark, and more recent monuments to the battles of World War II abound.
- Piraeus (Athens), Greece: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night with the pulse of bouzouki.
- Valleta, Malta: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 16:00
  Strategically situated midway between Sicily and North Africa, Malta is in every sense a Mediterranean crossroads - a tiny island with an epic and heroic history in which invasion and siege have seen the influence Romans, Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Crusaders and, of course, Britain all leave an enduring mark upon its cultural heritage. The16th century walled capital of Valletta with its Grand Harbour is a treasure-chest bristling with Baroque architecture, its narrow streets a tempting honeycomb of colourful shops and stalls.
- Palma, Majorca, Spain: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 17:30
  Palma is the cosmopolitan capital of Mallorca, the most popular of the Balearic Islands (if not the entire Meditteranean) - with its host of bars, restaurants and stylish shops, a palm-shaded seafront promenade, attractive Old Town, imposing Gothic Cathedral and 14th century Bellver Castle. Beyond lies some of Majorca's dramatic mountain-and-coast scenery, setting of Valldemosa, the hillside village whose ancient Carthusian monastery was briefly home to Chopin and George Sand.
- Cartagena, Spain: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 17:30
  Today Spain's major commercial port and naval base, Cartagena lies on the coast of Murcia, its great indented bay guarded by rocky promontories, each topped by a fort. Founded in 221 BC by Hasdrubal, leader of the Carthaginians (hence the name) from North Africa, it has a fascinating history - and as Nova Carthage was long the Romans' principal settlement in their Iberian stronghold. Attractive promenades extend along the harbour, while to the northeast is the famous beach and watersports resort area of the lagoon-like Mar Menor.
- Malaga, Spain: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  The busy port city of Andalusia, the Spain of gazpacho and paella, flamenco and fiesta, recaptured from the Moors of the 15th century after 800 years of conflict. Enjoy the panorama from Gibralfara Castle, and visit the Moorish Alcazaba fortress, the birthplace of Picasso, and a wine cellar to try the famous local dessert wines. Or travel to Granada, to the glorious Alhambra, whose proud 14th century palaces and exotic gardens are Spain's finest expression of Moorish art.
- Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Dover: Arrive 05:30
- 11-Mar-2021 - £More Information
United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan, Israel, Greece
Region: Dubai & Emirates , Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (5)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 22 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Diadema
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- 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: Depart 12:00
- Fujairah: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 18:00
- Muscat, Oman: Arrive 10:00
  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.
- Muscat, Oman: Depart 18:00
- Salalah: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 18:00
  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
- Aqaba, Jordan: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 22:00
- Haifa (Israel): Arrive 06:00 - Depart 22:00
- Heraklion : Arrive 07:00 - Depart 16:00
- Athens (Piraeus), Greece: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 17:00
  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.
- Naples: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Civitavecchia, Italy: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  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.
- Nice/Savone: Arrive 08:00
- 13-Mar-2021 - £More Information
Spain Intensive Voyage
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (5)
- Cruise Line: Azamara
- Duration: 12 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Azamara Quest
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- Lisbon: Depart 17:00
  Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world. Its magnificent harbor made it a logical trading port as far back as the Phoenicians, as well as a departure point for 15th century voyages sponsored by Prince Henry the Navigator, patron of Portuguese explorers. The city is rich in architecture, from Romanesque and Gothic to Post Modern, and criss-crossed by monument-studded grand boulevards. Today it is seeking a place on the world stage by hosting, in addition to its own active cultural calendar, film festivals, art, fashion, and design shows, book fairs, marathons, and rock concerts.
- Seville: Arrive 00:30
  The charming old quarter in Cadiz makes it easy to see why the small town is frequented by Spaniards on holiday. Its intriguing ancient streets, delightful plazas and flower-filled balconies make exploring a must. Along the way, restore your energy at any of the mouth-watering tapas bars offering some of the country's finest seafood and typical Andalucian cuisine.
- Seville: Depart 15:30
- Gibraltar: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 20:00
  The towering Rock of Gibraltar is a sight to behold. Overlooking the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea from a height of 1,400 ft, it is a natural fortress, in a strategic position to control all naval traffic between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Only three miles long and a mile wide, this peninsula attached to the Spanish mainland juts out into the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates continental Europe from North Africa, a distance of only 14 miles. One feature most unusual for Europe is the troupes of semi-wild and curiously tailless Barbary macaques that have taken up residence on The Rock’s upper reaches.
- Malaga: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 22:00
  Málaga is the lively capital of the Costa del Sol, famed for its beaches and mild climate, and gateway to Andalusia, with its Moorish architectural heritage. The city’s Alcazaba is a fine example, an 11th century citadel sitting in majestic splendor overlooking the African coast. It contains three magnificent palaces and graceful gardens with ornate fountains. In addition to their rich cultural heritage, Malagueños are also very proud of their most famous citizens – Picasso, for whom there is a museum commemorating his birth here, and actor Antonio Banderas, so far without a monument.
- Almeria: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
  In a beautiful bay on the southeast coast of Spain, Almeria claims the country's greatest number of cloudless days, exceeding 3000 hours of sunshine each year. Explore the city's fortified cathedral, steadfast against 16th century pirate invasions, and the Alcazaba, once the stronghold of a thriving Moorish capital.
- Alicante: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00
- Valencia: Arrive 08:00 - Depart 22:00
  One of the country's biggest and bustling cities was defended against the Moors by the legendary Spaniard \"El Cid.\" Work up an appetite taking in la Calle de Los Caballeros and La Lonja, Valencia's old stock-exchange building of 1483, and reward your curiosities with a Paella Valenciana, Spain's most famous contribution to the world's tables.
- Barcelona: Arrive 11:00
  Dynamic Barcelona is all about architecture, from the magnificent medieval buildings of the Gothic Quarter to the Modernist movement typified by the work of Antoni Gaudi. Though his materials were stone and metal, his forms were organic, awash in curves, swirls, and colors. His masterpiece is the amazing Church of the Sagrada Familia, colossal and as yet unfinished, though construction began in 1882. A contemporary contribution to the scene is Ricardo Bofill's post modernist National Theater of Catalonia, an imaginative combination of classical and modern design, with a greenhouse-like lobby.
- Barcelona: Depart 20:00
- Rome: Arrive 06:00
- 20-Mar-2021 - £2139.00More Information
Mediterranean from Marseilles
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (4)
- Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 7 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Costa Fortuna
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- Marseille, France: Depart 18:00
- Barcelona:
  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.
- Valencia:
- 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.
- Naples:
- 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.
- Marseille, France:
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Romantic Rhine
Region: Europe, Mediterranean
- Rating: (5)
- Cruise Line: Crystal Cruises
- Duration: 7 Nights
- Cruise Ship: Crystal Bach
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- Amsterdam, Netherlands:
- Amsterdam, Netherlands:
- Cologne, Germany: Arrive 14:00 - Depart 23:00
- Koblenz, Germany:
- Koblenz, Germany:
- Cruising the Middle Rhine Valley:
- Rudesheim, Germany: Arrive 14:00 - Depart 22:00
- Mannheim: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 17:00
- Strasbourg, France : Arrive 08:00 - Depart 13:00
- Basel, Switzerland: Arrive 06:00
- 26-Mar-2021 - £2628.00More Information