Culture, wine, tranquil beauty, dramatic people and fantastic views-a cruise in Italy has it all! It is a country celebrated for the arts, celebrated for its cuisine and celebrated for its stunning natural scenery and historical backgrounds. As one of the most popular vacation countries in Europe, it caters for all needs. All seasons being good to visit; in summer it is an international playground, with visitors from all continents enjoying Italy?s famous resorts; spring comes early and autumn lingers. A cruise Italy in offers people the chance to immerse themselves in everything Italy has to offer. Cruises depart from several ports around the country, including Civitavecchia ? the gateway port to Rome.
Highlights of a trip to the Eternal City of Rome include; the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Forum Romanum, the Spanish Steps, the Vatican with the huge St Peter’s Cathedral, the Trevi Fountain and the beautiful Piazza Navona. A cruise to another of Italy’s famous cities takes to one of the most romantic in Europe; Venice will delight you with its hundreds of islands, canals and bridges. The main attractions include St Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge. Elegant Venetian buildings and palaces peer over the ancient maze of narrow streets and labyrinth of canals that contrive to make this a unique city.
Naples, in the south of Italy, is a memorable city and another popular boat cruise destination. With attractions such as the Church of Santa Chiara, the ancient marvels at Pompeii and Herculaneum, and the great Mount Vesuvius. As well as all this the picturesque island of Capri and the exclusive town of Sorrento are only a short boat trip away. For a very special shopping experience during your Italy cruise holiday, stroll through the bustling local markets where you can find anything that you are looking for. All in all, Italy has much to offer the discerning travel looking for an authentic European adventure.