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 The heart of the ancient world, the Mediterranean Sea is waiting for you. Surrounded by three continents and over 15 countries, it is the soul of Mediterranean leisure. Grand cities of lost civilizations, antique monuments, romantic islands and marvelous views are invaluable treasures, access to which is available all the year round. The only problem is that one may not have enough time to visit all the places and countries desired during the planned vacation. The only way out is to set off for a cruise. Explore and enjoy the rich history of the region.
You should do one thing - decide which Western or Eastern Mediterranean cruise you want to opt.
In WMC you may discover Europe once again. Western Mediterranean cruises commonly depart from Portugal, Spain or Italy. Discover enchanting Spain, its white Andalucian villages, amazing Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia or Picasso’s early works at the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. Enjoy marvelous Portugal and its capital Lisbon, walking along cobblestoned streets of the Alfama District. Explore majestic Italy and ancient capital of the world – Rome, wander amongst the ruins of legendary Pompeii and take a glance at the volcano of Mt Vesuvius.
Popular ports of call include Lisbon, Barcelona, Venice, Monte Carlo, Livorno (the port nearest to Florence), Civitavecchia (the port nearest to Rome), Naples, St. Tropez, Marseille, Cadiz in the south of Spain, and the island of Mallorca, the island of sun, sea and sand, where you may discover its dramatic Gothic architecture, hilltop villages, olive groves and hidden beaches. You also may visit some North African ports, such as Tripoli, La Goulette in Tunisia, and various Moroccan ports.
In Eastern Mediterranean cruises the voyage may last from seven to ten or more days. Usually they depart from such ports as Piraeus, nearby Athens, and Venice. Popular ports of call include the islands of Rhodes, where you can explore the Acropolis of Lindos or Rhodes’ Old Town; Crete, the Minotaur’s island; Santorini, and Mykonos in Greece, Istanbul, the Turkey’s soul, Dubrovnik, and Valletta on the island of Malta. Some cruise ships can also take you to the Black Sea and call at Odessa and Yalta, in the Ukraine. You may also visit the holy city of Jerusalem from both Israeli ports - Haifa and Ashdod - on a Mediterranean cruise in the Middle East. Some cruises call at Egypt's port Said, which provides access to the world known Suez Canal. Another amazing experience starts in the harbor of Kusadasi, from which you may journey to the ruins of Ephesus, St. John’s Basilica and the Shrine of the Virgin Mary.
Taking a cruise has lots of advantages. First of all, an amazing sightseeing experience and places mentioned above are only a drop in the sea. Cruising will save not only your time, but money as well. Imagine: you will decide to visit all the places of interest on your own. How much will it cost you with all the air flights, hotels and food expenses? And now fancy a drifting hotel with all the possible facilities, which takes you through the sea to mysterious lands. And if you would like to stay aboard instead of wandering off-shore, you may enjoy the ship amenities and lay in the Mediterranean sun, all at no extra charge. Here on board everything is for your pleasure. By day you may visit marvelous historical locations and in the evening and at night have fun on the ship.
Many great civilizations rose and fell here. Mediterranean is a region that has seen the crucible of human evolution and is rich in relics left over by more than 6,000 years of conquests. Want to know how it felt to live in the age of an Egyptian pharaoh, Roman warrior or a Greek philosopher? Cruise the Mediterranean and experience the history!
Athens, Greece
Read here about attraction in Athens and place you are sure to visit when on a shore excursion at this Eastern Mediterranean cruise ship port of call.
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