Italy

If you only have one day in Rome and want to experience the city on foot, you must choose between exploring the old city or crossing the Tiber and visiting Vatican City. Here's what you can do in a day if you decide to stay in the heart of Rome.

Visiting the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's can fill a day (or more) of your pre or post cruise vacation.

Pictures of Pompeii, an ancient city in Italy destroyed by the Mount Vesuvius volcano

Pictures of Mt. Etna, a volcano on the island of Sicily, and Messina, a cruise ship port of call on Sicily

60 pictures of Venice, Italy taken on a cruise to Venice on the Carnival Liberty cruise ship. This Venice photo gallery shows why Venice is considered Italy's floating city!

Pictures of Murano, Italy, which is the home of the famous Murano glass and glassblowing shops

Pictures from the isle of Capri off the west coast of Italy

Spending only one day in Florence on a shore excursion from Livorno may seem overwhelming. However, I was surprised just how much you can see and experience in one day.

Sometimes a cruise ship has to change its itinerary due to weather conditions. We thought we were going to Portofino, but ended up in Porto Venere. This picturesque village turned out to be a surprisingly good port of call.

Good information from the About Guide to Italy on how to transfer from Rome to your cruise ship when it is docked in Civitavecchia.

Explore Italy with the About Guide to Italy

Good basic site on this Italian city.  One feature is seven suggested itineraries, including pictures, to help you plan you day(s) in Venice.

All types of facts about Naples, and listing of restaurants, clubs, and other tourist information.

General touristic information about the town of Florence--the history of the city, the art, and the culture.

Picture of Taormina, which is a picturesque resort town on the island of Sicily, located between Messina and Catania