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Mediterranean
When
Describing Europe, a Mediterranean Cruise will help sum
it up.
Stand in
awe before the works of Michelangelo in Italy or Gaud's
distinctive architecture in Spain. Wonder at delicate
masterpieces in Oslo's Hadeland Glassworks. Witness the
remains of ancient civilizations in Greece and Turkey.
Tour the waterways of Venice and to the ruins of the
Mediterranean, explore the richness and beauty of Europe
in a totally new way. You can also bring your adventure
inland on a Mediterranean Cruisetour - a unique
combination of Mediterranean cruise vacation and land tour by luxury motorcoach or train. Venture from Madrid, Spain to
Toledo and Barcelona; explore the famous Champs lyses
in Paris, France and the streets of London; cruise the
peaceful Lake Como to the canals of Venice or visit
Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance and the holy
grounds of the VaticanCity in Rome; If you're ready for
the vacation of a lifetime, you've found it. Start
planning your Mediterranean Cruise today.
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Mediterranean Cruise
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Highlights |
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Mediterranean
Cruise
Ships
dock
in
Civitavecchia,
about
60
miles
outside
of
Rome.
The
sites
to
see
in
Rome
are
endless
but
ones
not
to
miss
include:
the
Sistine
Chapel,
the
Colosseum,
and
the
Pantheon
temple
also
the
Vatican
museum.
Naples,
on
Italys
southwest
coast,
has
interesting
sites
including
the
National
Archaeological
Museum,
(if
your
going
to
Pompeii
this
is a
must
first
stop)
A
huge
display
of
artifacts
from
Pompeii;
and
the
Palazzo
Reale
di
Capodimonte,
an
18th
century
palace-turned-art
museum. |
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Stand
atop
the
Rock
of
Gibraltar.
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Follow
the
path
of
the
Grand
Prix
circuit
along
the
French
Riviera.
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Visit
St.
Patrick's
Cathedral,
Ireland's
largest
church.
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Stroll
through
George's
Square
in
Glasgow.
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Take
a
boat
ride
to
the
spectacular
island
of
Capri.
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Areas of
Interest |
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The
Mediterranean
The
Mediterranean
has
always
been
celebrated
for
its
sunlit
beauty
and
its
mouth-watering
cuisine.
You
won't
be
disappointed
by
this
beautiful
region.
Its
cities
and
towns
are
as
charming
as
its
people.
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Explore Spain on your Mediterranean cruise with stops in
Barcelona, In Mallorca,
shopping along the trendy Passeig des Born buying culture pearls. . In Barcelona,
a must- see is architect Antoni Gaudis still-to-be-completed Sagrada Familia,
often referred to as Barcelonas (if not the Worlds) most unusual church: you have
to see it to believe it. France offers visitors Nice, Paris,
Villefranche, and other cities. In Villefranche,
your Mediterranean cruise ship usually anchors in Villefranche. You can visit the 14th
century Chapelle St-Pierre, and the 16th century Fort Sainte Elme, which houses
gardens, museums, and Villefranches city hall. Catch a train to Monte Carlo or
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What to Pack
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Days
onboard
are
casual
and
you'll
be
most
comfortable
in
sport
clothes
and
resort
wear.
Shoes
should
be
low-heeled
for
deck
activities.
Bring
a
few
swimsuits
so
you'll
always
have
a
dry
one.
You
don't
have
to
bring
towels,
as
they
are
provided.
And
don't
forget
your
camera
and
binoculars,
so
you
don't
miss
a
thing
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For
evening
wear,
count
on
three
basic
types
of
attire:
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Casual:
Dresses
or
slacks
and
blouses
for
women,
sport
shirts
and
trousers
for
men
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Smart
Casual:
Dresses
or
pantsuits
for
women,
jackets
for
men
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Formal:
Cocktail
dresses
for
women,
suits
and
ties
or
tuxedos
for
men
(you
can
arrange
to
rent
a
tuxedo
onboard)
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Ashore,
if
you
plan
to
visit
the
museums
and
cathedrals
of
Europe,
it's
always
wise
to
dress
conservatively.
Sleeveless
tops
and
shorts
are
generally
not
allowed<
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