| The Mediterranean has it all. This special part of the | | | | A true Mediterranean cruise favourite, beautiful Rome |
| world is brimming with sparkling cultural treasures, | | | | overflows with historical reminders and visual |
| historical riches and natural wonders, all drizzled with a | | | | pleasures. Imagine life as an ancient Roman at the |
| coating of bright sunshine. From glitzy beach resorts | | | | Forum and the Colisseum, and soak up the romance |
| and futuristic architecture to whitewashed villages, | | | | of its elegant piazzas and grand fountains. |
| ancient sites and cobbled streets, there's so much to | | | | Sardinia |
| see and do that deciding where to go isn't easy. A | | | | You'll find beach heaven on this gem of an Italian island. |
| Mediterranean cruise lets you see it all in one holiday. | | | | Sardinia is home to sandy shores, quaint fishing villages |
| With many of the Med's departure ports just a couple | | | | and medieval towns, as well as the glam Costa |
| hours flight away, this multifaceted region is practically | | | | Smerelda, with its upmarket resorts and yacht-lined |
| on your doorstep. Here's our guide to some of the | | | | marinas. |
| Med's best ports of call. If this doesn't inspire you to | | | | Seville |
| book a Mediterranean cruise, nothing will. | | | | With its Moorish heritage and Andalucian charm, Seville |
| Western Mediterranean | | | | is a Mediterranean cruise treasure. Discover Spanish |
| Barcelona | | | | flair from Flamenco to fiestas, and explore the huge |
| With all its Catalonian cool, it's hard to believe | | | | Gothic cathedral and Alcazar Moroccan palace. |
| Barcelona has only been a tourist mecca since the | | | | St Tropez |
| 1990s. Today its modernist architecture, gothic | | | | Famous for being a millionaires' playground, St Tropez |
| cathedrals, tapas restaurants and art galleries make it | | | | is just perfect for people-watching, whether you do it |
| a Mediterranean cruise must-see. | | | | in a chic pavement café, on the sands of Plage |
| Palma | | | | de Tahiti or on a harbour-side stroll. |
| Perched on the Bay of Palma in sunny Majorca, Palma | | | | Tunis |
| is the cosmopolitan capital of the Balearic Islands. With | | | | A spicy taste of Africa on your Mediterranean cruise , |
| its gothic cathedral, yacht-lined harbour and stylish | | | | Tunis is a fascinating mix of cultures. Discover |
| restaurants, bars and boutiques, this is the place to see | | | | dramatic mosques, explore the Medina, taste life in the |
| and be seen. | | | | Berber villages or take a trip to the gorgeous village of |
| Lisbon | | | | Sidi Bou Said. |
| The Portuguese capital will add some eclectic charm | | | | Eastern Mediterranean |
| to your Mediterranean cruise . For history buffs, Lisbon | | | | Dubrovnik |
| is home to a castle, cathedrals and monasteries, while | | | | Stroll around Dubrovnik's ancient city walls, looking |
| culture vultures can see the city from a cable car or | | | | down on terracotta rooftops and the jewel-blue |
| vintage tram. | | | | Adriatic. Explore tiny cobbled streets to find churches |
| Madeira | | | | and palaces, and take boat trips to pretty surrounding |
| Famous for its flowers, Madeira blooms with botanical | | | | islands. |
| gardens and flower markets. When you've finished | | | | Santorini |
| breathing in bougainvillea, take the cable car to hilltop | | | | Set against the blue Aegean, with sunset painted skies |
| Monte and whizz back down on the famous toboggan | | | | and blue-domed roofs perched on whitewashed |
| run. | | | | houses, Santorini is sure to add some colour to your |
| Monaco | | | | Mediterranean cruise , not least with its explosive |
| Perfectly positioned on the French Riviera, Monaco is | | | | volcanic history. |
| all about glamour. Join the rich and famous in Monte | | | | Athens |
| Carlo's casinos and stroll past the super-sleek yachts | | | | Find ancient history in the midst of bustling city life in |
| in the harbour for a touch of glitz on your | | | | Athens. Discover the Acropolis and picture the lives of |
| Mediterranean cruise. | | | | the Ancient Greeks in the city's fascinating museums - |
| Naples | | | | another exciting Mediterranean cruise experience. |
| With a rich history going back thousands of years, the | | | | Istanbul |
| old city of Naples is close to the fascinating ruins of | | | | A heady blend of European and Asian flavours, |
| Pompeii, the natural grandeur of Mount Vesuvius and | | | | Istanbul bubbles over with life. Haggle your way around |
| the glamorous island of Capri. | | | | bustling markets, find your way through the colourful |
| Palermo | | | | streets and feel the history within the ancient city walls. |
| Palermo has so much to discover, from its Phoenician, | | | | Venice |
| Arab and Roman conquerors to its fascinating mafia | | | | Whether it's your first taste or your latest, you could |
| past. See cultural and architectural reminders of them | | | | never see Venice too many times. Your |
| all, then discuss over a traditional Sicilian meal. | | | | Mediterranean cruise won't be complete until you |
| Portofino | | | | explore its winding streets, gaze breathless at St |
| Soak up all the style of the Italian Riviera on your | | | | Mark's Square and pass under pretty bridges by |
| Mediterranean cruise . The exclusive resort of | | | | gondola. |
| Portofino is a long-time favourite with the jet-set, | | | | Check out the best Mediterranean cruises at |
| thanks to its beautiful harbour, chic restaurants and | | | | cruise.co.uk , with top cruise lines like Cunard, Royal |
| upmarket boutiques. | | | | Caribbean, NCL, Princess and many more. |
| Rome | | | | |