Cruise Holidays Guide : Are Mediterranean Cruises Right For You?
The Mediterranean is the focus of this installment of our guide to cruise holidays…
A Mediterranean cruise is without doubt the most varied type of cruise available. There are more than 120 seaports, and 17 different countries, around the Mediterranean coastline, offering numerous combinations of cruise vacations over one-week, two-week or longer trips.
Over 50 companies offer Mediterranean cruise packages with numerous cruise routes. Some companies specialize in providing Western Mediterranean cruises, concentrating on ports of call around Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Morocco. Other companies will take you on an Eastern Mediterranean cruise to areas such as Greece, Turkey, Croatia and various Middle Eastern locations.
Some of the most popular specialized Mediterranean cruises focus on a tour of North Africa or focus on island cruises to places such as Malta, Cyprus or the Greek islands. If you’re after a longer vacation, it is possible to arrange a cruise itinerary that takes you around most if not all of the Mediterranean nations.
A Mediterranean cruise offers you breathtaking views, quiet, romantic islands, grand cities and a plethora of culture and history. In the Western Mediterranean you can discover the traditional white Andalucian villages of Southern Spain, sample the world-famous Manzanilla sherry in Cadiz and visit the cultural hub of Europe in the shape of Barcelona, before travelling onwards to the French Riviera.
Cruising along the coats of the Italian peninsula is a popular way to view such cultural and historical sights as Mt. Vesuvius, Pompeii, and the fantastic city of Rome. On a Western Mediterranean cruise you’ll also be able to visit the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, which have their share of delights. Passengers enjoying an Eastern Mediterranean cruise will view the gorgeous Croatian coastline and the beautiful city of Dubrovnik before heading down to the southeast to experience Greece and its lovely islands. Crete, the home of the historical Palace of Knossos, is a sight to behold.
Visiting the holy Jerusalem city is a great trek to take from either Israeli port, Ashdod or Haifa, while on a Mediterranean cruise through the Middle East. Egypt’s Port Said is well worth a visit too. Port Said provides access to the world famous Suez Canal, which takes vessels into the Red Sea and onwards in to the Arabian Sea.
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