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Mediterranean Cruises and Greek Islands Cruise Vacations - Here you will find cruise travel information on the Mediterranean and Greek Islands, including sightseeing, things to do, map of Europe and Mediterranean, attractions, weather and cruise port information. The majority of Mediterranean cruises sail during spring, summer and fall. However, Costa offers year-round voyages.

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Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Sea cruises visit ports in Turkey, Greece and islands such as Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos and Crete. Cruise ships traveling this itinerary on seven-day cruises often departing from Piraeus (Athens), Greece, or Istanbul, Turkey, though some longer voyages sail from ports farther west. Those looking for the most variety and more of a "local" atmosphere should definitely explore the Costa Cruise Line Italian and Mediterranean influenced offerings. For a more traditional American-influenced cruise experience on generally larger vessels, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Celebrity and Princess all have ships in the region during the popular cruising season. Those looking for an even more upscale experience will find that sophisticated luxury vessels (Silversea, Crystal, Regent Seven Seas and Seabourn). You can opt for a yacht-style experience (SeaDream Yacht Club or Windstar) or sail on an all-masted ship (Star Clipper). Those on a budget can take advantage of great deals on cheap-and-cheerful older vessels (Costa and MSC Italian Cruises)

Western Mediterranean/Southern Europe cruises sail among the cities and villages of Southern Europe from the Adriatic to the Straits of Gibraltar, including Venice, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome), and Genoa Italy; Monte Carlo and Monaco St.-Tropez, France; Barcelona, Spain; and a host of others, ranging from small villages to major cities.

Eastern Mediterranean cruises sail among the cities such as Greece and her islands Rhodes, Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos and Crete. There are a host of others, ranging from small villages to major cities. Some itineraries include Dubrovnik, Istanbul, Kusadasi somtimes combine with Black Sea cruises ports of call include Varna, Odessa and Yalta or longer cruises Cyprus island or holy land cruise ports may include itinerary.

Southern Mediterranean cruises visit the more exotic ports of call along the coast of North Africa from Morocco to the Holy Lands, including Tunis, Tunisia; Tripoli, Libya; Alexandria, Egypt; Ashdod or Haifa, Israel, among others.

Let our cruise destination planning guide assist you in planning your cruise to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean. Southern Europe and the Mediterranean are home to some of the world's most advanced cultures. Experience fascinating and historic ports such as Lisbon Portugal, Gibraltar, Portofino Italy, Monaco, Barcelona Spain, Rome Italy, Mykonos Greece and many others. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Saint Paul, Marco Polo and many others from the dawn of civilization to present-day cruisers have explored the coastal cities and the islands of Southern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea.
These are, in fact, places linked mainly by the sea, with history, commerce and tradition. Whether you are a family looking for history or a couple looking for romance, this destination provides the both of best worlds. See the sights such as St Peters square, the Sistine Chapel in Rome, Gaudi's Church of the Holy Family in Barcelona, the Louvre in Paris or the Coliseum in Rome. The best time to visit is in the late spring/early summer or in the early fall. The weather is very pleasant and not too hot during these times. The most popular time to visit is in July and August though temperatures are extremely high. A cruise to Europe and the Mediterranean will give you a chance to experience culture, history, & the beauty of many different countries.
 
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  Ajaccio Corsica
  Alicante Spain
  Almeria Spain
  Amalfi Coast Italy
  Barcelona Spain
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  Bordeaux
  Cadiz Spain
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  Capri Italy
  Cartagena Spain
  Corfu Greece
  Dubrovnik
  Elba Italy
  Florence Italy
  Funchal Madeira
  Genoa Italy
  Gibraltar
  Heraklion Crete Greece
  Ibiza Spain
  Istanbul
  Katakolon Olympia Greece
  Limassol Cyprus
  Lisbon Portugal
  Malaga Spain
  Marseilles France
  Monte Carlo Monaco
  Mykonos Greece
  Naples Italy
  Odessa Ukraine
  Palermo Italy
  Palma De Mallorca Spain
  Paris France
  Piraeus/Athens
  Portofino Italy
  Rhodes Greece
  Rome/Civitavecchia Italy
  Santorini Greece
  St Tropez
  Taormina/Messina Sicily
  Valencia Spain
  Valletta Malta
  Venice Italy
  Vigo Spain
  Villefranche France
  Yalta Ukraine

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