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Take A Mediterranean Cruise
A Mediterranean cruise is without doubt the most varied type of
cruise available. There are more than 120 seaports around the
Mediterranean coastline, offering numerous combinations of
cruise vacations over one-week, two-week or longer trips.
A huge clash of cultures await all who opt for a Mediterranean
cruise. You can visit no less than 17 different countries,
including such nations as Spain, Italy, Greece and Egypt. Each
nation has its own unique attractions, all of which you can
sample as your cruise ship gracefully sails around the calm
blue Mediterranean Sea.
More than 50 companies offer cruises along varied routes in
the Mediterranean. Some companies specialize in providing
Western Mediterranean cruises, concentrating on ports of call
around Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Morocco. Other
companies offer Eastern Mediterranean cruises which take in
Croatia, Greece, Turkey and countries in the Middle East.
Popular specialist Mediterranean cruises include a tour of the
North African nations, a Mediterranean islands cruise that
visits the island nations of Cyprus and Malta, as well as
cruises around the Greek Islands. If you're after a longer
vacation, it is possible to arrange a cruise itinerary that
takes you around most if not all of the Mediterranean nations.
History, culture, grand cities, ancient monuments, romantic
islands and breathtaking views are all within easy reach on a
Mediterranean cruise. In the Western Mediterranean you can
discover the traditional white Andalucian villages of Southern
Spain, sample the world-famous Manzanilla sherry in Cadiz and
visit the cultural hub of Europe in the shape of Barcelona,
before travelling onwards to the French Riviera.
A cruise that takes in the wonderful coastline of Italy yields
such treasures as the dormant volcano of Mt Vesuvius, ancient
Pompeii and the stunning city of Rome. The islands of Sicily
and Sardinia hold many delights too on a Western Mediterranean
cruise.
In the Eastern Mediterranean, cruise passengers can discover
the spectacular Croatian coastline and its beautiful city -
Dubrovnik, before diving southeastwards to sample classical
Greece and its sultry islands. The island of Crete is always
worth a visit, if only for the historic Palace of Knossos.
A visit to the holy city of Jerusalem is a worthwhile
excursion from both Israeli ports - Haifa and Ashdod - on a
Mediterranean cruise of the Middle East. Egypt's Port Said is
well worth a visit too. Port Said provides access to the world
famous Suez Canal, which takes vessels into the Red Sea and
onwards in to the Arabian Sea.
The Mediterranean region has seen many a civilization rise and
fall. It is a crucible of human evolution and is rich in relics
left over by more than 6,000 years of occupation. If you've
ever wanted to discover what it felt like to be an Egyptian
pharaoh, Roman warrior or a Greek philosopher, a Mediterranean
cruise can give you just that opportunity..
John Metcalfe http://www.azcruises.com
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