Venice
Breathe in the romance and Italian exuberance of this spellbinding city. Explore its mysterious and watery streets. Take a gondola ride to truly appreciate the atmosphere and architecture of the city. Sip a cappuccino in St. Mark’s Square or ride across the lagoon to the islands of Murano and Burano. From the Gothic arches of the Doges Palace to the intricate façade of St. Marks Cathedral, a day in Venice is bound to enchant you.
Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Piazza San Marco, The Grand Canal, Murano and Burano
Taormina
Enjoy magnificent panoramic views on the way up to the town where you can stroll down medieval lanes past stunning palaces. See the famed Greek Theater and its fantastic view of Mt. Etna. Or take a trip to the volcano itself and get a first-hand look at cones, craters and lava streams from previous eruptions and a fantastic view over the Gulf of Catania. Venture into the countryside and its lovely hill towns, one with a Norman Castle built of black lava, and visit beautiful old Catania.
Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 55kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Messina Gate, Clock Tower, Arabian Necropolis
Sorrento
Renowned for its serene way of life, this romantic port exudes a special magic. Its dramatic bluffs and surrounding flowered hills bid travelers welcome to a town overflowing with charm and character. It is easy to relax in this languid southern Italian atmosphere
Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Amalfi Coast, Pompeii
Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia is the closest port to Rome. It serves mostly as a gateway, however there are still a few points of interest in this seaside town. Most notably the Fort of Michelangelo, built in the 1500s as a major defence post. Also of interest are the ancient ruins of the Baths of Traiano, a complex of Roman Baths once used for their therapeutic benefits.
Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 70kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Fort of Michelangelo, Baths of Traiano
Rome
Civitavecchia is the closest port to the Eternal city, Rome. Rome has been the focal point for many of the world's greatest artists, architects, rulers and philosophers. See Michelangelo’s masterly ceiling, the famous Swiss Guards in the Vatican and the Imperial splendours of the Colosseum. Climb the Spanish steps. And don’t forget to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee your return to this sublime city.
Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 70kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Vatican City, The Colluseum, Trevi Fountain
Alghero
Alghero lies on the NW coast of Sardinia. The old town hints at the Gothic quarter in Barcelona but with an Italian twist. Even in November you'll find flower filled piazzas and shops unique to this port alone. The craft shops in particular will take your fancy, with their pottery and jewellery made with local red corals. The city walls towards the sea are still standing and you can take a nice stroll along the sea front towards the harbour and watch the various fishing boats and yachts.
Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 2kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Old town Alghero, Grotta di Nettuno, Elephant rock
Mahon/Menorca
One of the small, sun-bleached Balearic Islands that dot the Mediterranean east of the Spanish mainland, Menorca draws glimmering yachts and elite visitors from the mainland to its pretty beaches and rustic landscape. Mahón, perched on steep cliffs, overlooks the harbor and sports a distinctly British style, evidence of its occupied past.
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Barcelona
Explore Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, and you’ll discover the ornately wrought works of Antonio Gaudi. A local architect, whose works culminate in the surrealistic spires of the yet to be finished Sagrada Familia. Take a stroll down the colourful Ramblas. Explore the Gothic Quarter. Ride a cable car to the summit of Montjuic. Or sample local wines and authentic tapas as you watch the hustle and bustle of daily life pass you by.
Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Las Ramblas, La Safrada Familia, Museo Picasso
Cadiz
From Cadiz you can taste the sherries of Jerez and visit an Andalusian equestrian school, or drive through cork plantations to see the marvelous city of Seville with its Alcazar Royal Palace. Cadiz itself boasts a 13th-century cathedral and ancient castle walls.
Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Andalusian Equestrian School, Seville, Cadiz Castle
Seville
Spain's gateway to the Atlantic, Cadiz welcomes you to 3,000 years of history and to the nearby city of Seville, famed for its bullfights, flamenco and flower-filled patios. Columbus crossed the ocean blue from Andalusia, forever tying the Americas to Seville
Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 140kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Royal Alcazar, Cathedral of Seville
Ponta Delgada
You'll be astonished to see, in the depths of the huge crater at the center of the island, two lakes--one emerald green, the other sky-blue. More astonishments: a cluster of hot springs bubbling in the mist.
Country - The Azores (Portugal)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 2kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Sete Cidades Crater Lake
Horta
A welcome sight for sailors through the centuries drawn to the shelter of its harbour, Horta and the volcanic islands surrounding it remain one of the most isolated spots in the Atlantic. Yet, the volcanic nature of the landscape belies its colourful landscape. Pretty windmills sit among lavender shrubs and a blue haze rises above fields of hydrangeas – the colour from which ‘The Blue Island’ of Faial earns its name.
Country - The Azoresm (Portugal)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (Euro)
Places of Interest
Fort Lauderdale
Originally a fort built by the U.S. Army in 1838, during the Second Seminole War, Ft. Lauderdale has little left of its warlike past. Instead the city welcomes visitors with broad beaches and an easy pace of life, plus convenient air and water connections that make the city a perfect place to begin or end a cruise.
Country - USA
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)
Places of Interest
Fort Lauderdale Beach, Old Town, Las Olas Blvd
