Italian Riviera & France

Civitavecchia se estableció en el año 108 D.C., por el Emperador Trajano y desde entonces ha servido fielmente como puerta de entrada a la capital del Imperio, Roma. Una vez que el centro del mundo antiguo de la cual emperadores gobernaron durante casi toda la civilización occidental, Roma sigue siendo una meca cultural. Pasee por las antiguas salas del Coliseo o contemple los techos de la Capilla Sixtina.

Nápoles es una gran ciudad portuaria situada en el suroeste de Italia y es la capital de la región italiana de Campania. Una escala de crucero en Nápoles es una excelente forma de visitar la tercera ciudad más grande de Italia y experimentar todo aquello por lo que es conocida esta famosa ciudad, como la pizza, la historia y su proximidad a varios de los lugares famosos de la Italia.

Por su ubicación, Nápoles es una ciudad portuaria única para los viajeros de cruceros por el Mediterráneo. Tiene el encanto de una ciudad enérgica, ya que Nápoles alberga un vibrante centro histórico y una famosa escena culinaria, pero también es la puerta de entrada a algunos de los lugares más atractivos del mundo. La Costa Amalfitana, la isla de Capri y la ciudad perdida de Pompeya están a un día de viaje.

La Spezia, Italy is a stunning town not far from some of Italy’s most famous cities like Pisa, Genoa and Florence. Historically, La Spezia was a prominent trade center during the Roman Empire. Today it remains not only one of Italy’s busiest port towns, but also home to the country’s largest naval base. As a stop on a Cinque Terre cruise, La Spezia is convenient, centrally located, and a little underrated.

The city is a major stop for a variety of Mediterranean cruises, and passengers often continue on to Ligurian cities like Cinque Terre, Pisa, or Genoa from La Spezia. Cinque Terre is merely a thirty minute westbound train from Stazione La Spezia Centrale, making it easy to explore the port of call and surrounding areas in a day or half-day excursion. Florence, too, is just two hours away—start your day on the coast of the Ligurian Sea and end the day looking up in awe at the Gothic-style Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

From the La Spezia cruise port, you’ll have a view of commercial and passenger ships coming and going from the port’s plentiful canals and inlets. Don’t miss views of the Apuan Alps and Cinque Terre to the west. On your Cinque Terre cruise, the opportunities are plentiful to explore inland cities and seaside towns alike.

La Spezia, Italy is a stunning town not far from some of Italy’s most famous cities like Pisa, Genoa and Florence. Historically, La Spezia was a prominent trade center during the Roman Empire. Today it remains not only one of Italy’s busiest port towns, but also home to the country’s largest naval base. As a stop on a Cinque Terre cruise, La Spezia is convenient, centrally located, and a little underrated.

The city is a major stop for a variety of Mediterranean cruises, and passengers often continue on to Ligurian cities like Cinque Terre, Pisa, or Genoa from La Spezia. Cinque Terre is merely a thirty minute westbound train from Stazione La Spezia Centrale, making it easy to explore the port of call and surrounding areas in a day or half-day excursion. Florence, too, is just two hours away—start your day on the coast of the Ligurian Sea and end the day looking up in awe at the Gothic-style Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

From the La Spezia cruise port, you’ll have a view of commercial and passenger ships coming and going from the port’s plentiful canals and inlets. Don’t miss views of the Apuan Alps and Cinque Terre to the west. On your Cinque Terre cruise, the opportunities are plentiful to explore inland cities and seaside towns alike.

Similar a puertos de escala como Portofino y Cinque Terre, La Spezia y otros, Santa Margherita es un sueño costero italiano a la espera de que lo explore. Admire sus laderas inclinadas y sus olivos a lo lejos. Contemple cómo los pescadores sacan su capturas directamente del mar de Liguria y las llevan a su plato. Menos llamativa que Portofino, pero no por ello menos glamurosa, Santa Margherita es un destino que no puede perderse y que encarna todo aquello por lo que se adora la Italia costera.

En los cruceros por Italia, las exclusivas excursiones en tierra facilitan la elección del itinerario perfecto y maximizan el tiempo en puerto. También puede volar solo por un día si lo desea, bebiendo bellinis y comiendo pizza bajo una sombrilla en la plaza. Sea cual sea su elección, Santa Margherita le ofrece la posibilidad de bucear, nadar y relajarse para hacer más accesible el sueño del lujo moderno.

Nice cruises take you to the gorgeous southern coast of France. When your ship pulls into the port of Villefranche (the gateway port for Nice), you’ll be right in the middle of this beloved part of the European coastline known as the French Riviera. Travelers on Villefranche cruises will get the opportunity to head into Nice or head on an excursion to the French cities and towns of Cannes, Eze, St. Paul de Vence, or even the principality of Monaco. However you choose to spend your day in port while visiting on a Mediterrean cruise, you’re sure to be wowed by the culture and beauty of the French Riviera.

Marseille is the kind of French town that has the same amount of charm as Paris, despite being less popular among the traveling crowd. With new arts districts, rejuvenated neighborhoods, and inventive museums popping up left and right, you could say Marseille is having its very own moment. Head to the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations to understand everything you’ve ever wanted to learn about this region while on Mediterranean cruises, plus experience its breathtaking and adventurous design. Explore the neighborhoods of Cours Julien and Le Panier to experience their own unique vibes.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a trip to the region of Provence without experiencing high-quality French food, baked goods like fresh croissants and pastries, strong red wine, and a culture highly tuned into enjoying the moment. Whether you stay local to the Vieux port in Marseille or take a day trip further into Provence, this corner of the Mediterranean deserves careful study from anyone who decides to visit on a Marseille cruise.

Antiguamente una ciudad Española tranquila, Barcelona recientemente ha renacido como una fusión ecléctica de lo moderno y medieval. Busque inspiración en las creaciones de su arquitecto modernista Antonio Gaudí, o en el Museo Picasso. O disfrute de las impresionantes catedrales en el Barrio Gótico.