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No other cruise has the options or the variations that a cruise of the Mediterranean can offer. There are more then 120 ports in the Mediterranean which offer endless combinations for any length of cruise you want to go on.

Taking a cruise to the Mediterranean is the first step to immersing yourself in a mix of different cultures and customs. There are 17 countries available for you to visit whilst you are cruising through the Mediterranean. Each country has its own culture and experiences which you can savor from the luxury of the cruise ship as you make your lazy way around the Mediterranean.

There are more than 50 companies who are offering cruises around the Mediterranean via different routes. Some travel companies prefer to focus on the western side of the Mediterranean where your cruise will stop at many ports in France, Portugal, Spain, Italy and Morocco. The eastern side of the Mediterranean plays host to countries like Greece, Turkey and Croatia and it is these countries and the middle east that some companies focus your cruise on.

There are many specialist cruise packages that offer different variations on the standard Mediterranean cruise. If you are looking for a longer cruise there is no reason why you can’t see all the countries in the Mediterranean.

If you want to combine history, romance and grandeur with comfort and breathtaking views then a cruise around the Mediterranean is what you are looking for. From sleepy little Andlucian villages in the south of Spain to the hustle and bustle of Barcelona to the romance of the French Riviera, there are lots of surprises to be found on a Western Mediterranean cruise.

Italy with its wonderful scenic coastline, ancient Pompeii, iconic mount Vesuvius and the captivating city of Rome is all available from your cruise ship. The delights of the islands of Sicily and Sardinia are two more reasons to holiday in the Mediterranean.

Your first stop on an eastern Mediterranean cruise is Croatia with its stunning coastline and the breathtaking city of Dubrovnik, then you will turn southward to indulge yourself in Greece and all its islands gave to offer. The palace of Knossos stands on the island of Crete and is steeped in both history and ancient myth and is worth a visit.

Through the Israeli ports of Ashdod and Haifa you can gain access to the wonders of the holy city of Jerusalem whilst you are in the Eastern Mediterranean. Egypt’s port Said is another sight worth seeing. Both the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea are accessed through the world-famous Suez Canal at port Said. Many civilizations have their roots in the Mediterranean. It has been a cauldron of human life and society for over 6,000 years. If you’ve ever dreamed of being an Egyptian Pharaoh or a Roman Gladiator or Greek Philosopher then a cruise in the Mediterranean might just be for you.

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