Mediterranean cruises and ports of call. Cruise to Spain, France, Monte Carlo, Italy, Greece, Turkey and the Mediterranean islands.
Maps of 23 Mediterranean countries with Mediterranean cruise ports of call
Emerald Princess cruise travel log book from a Mediterranean cruise on the Emerald Princess, including a description of the shore excursions in Venice, Athens, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Mykonos, Naples, Civitavecchia, Livorno, and Barcelona.
Barcelona is a fascinating port of call, with many options for sightseeing. Here are five ideas on how to spend your day in Barcelona.
Photos of Montblanc, Spain, a walled medieval town near Tarragona. Montblanc is the celebrated site of where St. George killed the dragon.
Pictures of the Alhambra Palace and gardens in Granada, Spain
Tarragona, Spain is about 60 miles from Barcelona on the coast of Spain. It is the home of the Poblet Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Pictures of Palma de Mallorca, the capital city of Mallorca (also spelled Majorca)
No matter how it is spelled, Mallorca is a tourist's dream, with magnificent scenery, cosmopolitan resorts, and lively nightlife.
Pictures and information on things to do with a day in Cannes, France on the French Riviera
Pictures from the opening day of the 2006 Cannes Film Festival
St. Paul-de-Vence photo gallery and information gathered on a cruise ship shore excursion from Cannes or Nice, France
Pictures from the Fondation Maeght Modern Art Museum in Saint Paul de Vence, France
Eze is a fairy tale village only a few kilometers from Nice or Monte Carlo. It's a good place to explore and shop for a few hours while your are on the French Riviera.
Paul and his wife visit the Galimard Perfumery (Perfume Factory) in Grasse, France near Monte Carlo while on a Mediterranean cruise on the Carnival Freedom cruise ship. They both loved making their own "signature" scents!
If you are cruising the Mediterranean, there is a good chance that your ship will dock at Marseille. Don't miss an opportunity to explore Provence on a shore excursion.
If you have only one day to explore Monaco and Monte Carlo, here's some tips to help maximize your time.
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.
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.
Pictures from the isle of Capri off the west coast of Italy
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
Visiting the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's can fill a day (or more) of your pre or post cruise vacation.
Good information from the About Guide to Italy on how to transfer from Rome to your cruise ship when it is docked in Civitavecchia.
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.
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 of Dubrovnik, Croatia on the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic Sea
The Greek Isles are a wonderful Mediterranean cruise destination. Here are some FAQs, popular islands, and ships cruising Greece.
Pictures of Athens, Greece, a cruise ship port of call in the eastern Mediterranean
Tour of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, ancient sacred site of the Parthenon and other majestic remains of the Grecian empire
Join the About Cruises Guide on a cruise from the island of Corfu to the island of Crete in Greece. Ports of call also included Kefalonia, Olympia, Pylos, Methoni, and Santorini.
Greece is a wonderful cruise destination with over 1400 islands for cruise lovers to explore.
Nafplio is located on the Peloponnese Peninsula of Greece, about 2.5 hours from Athens. It has all the things that cruise ships love--a spectacular harbor, a picturesque village, and interesting ancient Greek archaeological sites nearby.
Greece is a spectacular country, and cruise pictures of the blue sky and water and white-washed buildings show that Greece is a wonderful cruise destination. The islands of Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete are each, in their own way, dramatically beautiful.
My mother and I cruised the French and Italian Rivieras on the Renaissance VII, stopping at Barcelona, Marseilles, Monte Carlo, Porto Venere, and Livorno, ending up in Rome.
The About Cruises Guide sails from Barcelona to Lisbon on the luxury small ship the Silversea Silver Whisper in August 2002. Here's a preview of this exciting, interesting itinerary and 48 photos from Silversea.
Five-page article on things to do with a day in Istanbul. Over 100 pictures of Istanbul accompany the article.
Pictures of Kusadasi, Turkey, a port of call on the eastern Mediterranean
Pictures from Ephesus, Turkey, an ancient classical city in the eastern Mediterranean
Pictures from the Ephesus Museum in Seljuk, Turkey near the ancient city of Ephesus
Malta is a fascinating port of call located almost at the center of the Mediterranean. It's more than Maltese falcons, dogs, and knights.
Mediterranean cruise reviews submitted by visitors to About Cruises.
About Spain for Visitors travel guide
Your France travel guide from About.com, featuring maps, picture galleries, French destinations, regions and cities, travel tips, trip planning advice, packing advice, free online courses, and French culture and traditions.
Explore Italy with the About Guide to Italy
Visit Greece with About Guide and Editor deTraci Regula.
General information on these European ports of call of and some good travelogues.
A cruise of the Mediterranean might include at stop at this island. Activities described here range from farm vacations to trekking to off-road adventures.
Good basic site on this Italian city. One feature is seven suggested itineraries, including pictures, to help you plan you day(s) in Venice.
General touristic information about the town of Florence--the history of the city, the art, and the culture.
All types of facts about Naples, and listing of restaurants, clubs, and other tourist information.
Gateway to the Mediterranean and full of history. Read all there is to offer at this site, and you will be ready to visit the "Rock".
The official web site of the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority. In English and in French. More than a travel site, you will also find the history of Monaco and the ruling Grimaldi family.
