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Western Mediterranean Cruise Ports
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Eastern Mediterranean Ports
- Barcelona, Spain
- Capri/Naples, Italy
- Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
- Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy
- Marseilles, France
- Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
- Valleta, Malta
- Villefranche (Monte Carlo/Nice/Cannes),
France
Barcelona,
Spain
Stroll along the tree-shaded Las Ramblas Promenade between street
musicians and trendy bistros; visit the medieval Gothic Quarter
with its tiny houses, stately palaces and intriguing shops; or
see Antonio Gaudi's unfinished Sagrada Familia (the Church of
the Sacred Family), one of Europe's great cathedrals. Barcelona,
although one of the cultural centers of Spain, still retains Catalan,
the native tongue of the Catalonia region, as its primary language.
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Capri/Naples,
Italy
The essence of Southern Italy, its red sauces, red wines, pizza
and pasta are all found in Naples. This modern day city is vibrantly
alive with scooters darting in and out of traffic just steps from
the cloisters of the beautiful church of San Lorenzo Maggiore.
Here you can see recent archaeological excavations dating back
to Roman times. Tour the ruins of Pompeii, where ancient Romans
came to play only to be swept away by the fire and fury of Mount
Vesuvius. You can take a tour that includes the enchanting Isle
of Capri or the popular Mediterranean village resort of Sorrento.
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Civitavecchia
(Rome), Italy
Travel an hour inland and you'll step back in time to experience
2,500 years of Western Civilization. Wander the immortal Roman
Forum, envision the battles in the Coliseum, or have the Sistine
Chapel take your breath away. Visit the quiet tranquility of St.
Peter's Basilica, home to Michelangelo's "Pieta" or
explore the art-filled rooms of the Vatican. See the works of
such artists as Bernini, Michelangelo, da Vinci and Raphael. Rome
is truly the Eternal City.
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Livorno
(Florence, Pisa), Italy
Gateway to two great treasures, you may be torn between the 12th
century Leaning Tower of Pisa and the fascinating history and
art found in Florence. Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance,
initiated the blossoming of the arts, learning and culture that
transformed Europe. Stand in the beautiful Piazza della Signoria,
or stroll through the Piazzo del Duomo's impressive cathedral.
Gaze in awe at Michelangelo's statue of David.
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Marseilles, France
Marseilles is a smorgasbord of French, Arabic and Italian cultures.
Travel to Paul Cezanne's home and studio, birthplace of impressionism,
and see a collection of his work. Visit the Longchamp Palace,
with magnificent fountains, waterfall and garden.
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Palma
de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
An island getaway for artists since the time of Frederic Chopin
and George Sand, this golden island will relax and entice you.
Explore the Gothic cathedral, unwind in the harborside cafes,
shop in the open-air markets or head for the hills to the pearl-making
center for a famous Mallorcan pearl.
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Valleta,
Malta
This island republic is an anomaly among Mediterranean islands.
After centuries of invasions from the Phoenicians to the British,
it has a culture all its own. The magnificent fortifications,
cut from golden stone, hold the riches of the crusading Knights
of St. John, who fled here from Rhodes in 1530. Take some time
in the market where yards of intricate lace await you.
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Villefranche
(Monte Carlo/Nice/Cannes), France
Situated on a wide blue bay of the Cote d' Azur, Villefranche
is the starting point for tours of the French Riviera. Beautiful
beaches, palm-lined boulevards and luxury hotels and casinos attract
European royalty and international jet-setters to this area year
after year. Visit Cannes, home of the international film festival
and flower-lined streets; or tour the storybook kingdom and Palace
of Monaco where memories of Princess Grace are well preserved.
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