No wonder the Med remains the most popular cruise destination for British passengers seeking easily accessible sunshine.
Whether taking a fly-cruise to join your ship in Palma, Majorca; Barcelona; or one of the many Italian ports such as Venice or jumping on board from a UK port, there's no more convenient than letting the ship take the strain as it transports you to some of the world's top tourist sites.
Where else but on a cruise would it be possible to mix a stroll along La Ramblas and marvel at Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, sup a cappucino in the swish harbour of Portofino, or stare in wonderment at Rome's grand Trevi Fountain all in the matter of a week?
Head further east and your cruise will take you back in history to where Europe meets Asia in the middle of the mosques and minarets of bustling Istanbul or restful Greek holiday islands like Rhodes and Corfu. The former sleepy Turkish fishing village of Kusadasi is the jumping off point for Ephesus, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th Century.
Then there are the mighty pyramids and sphinx at Giza on the outskirts of Cairo, accessible from cruise ship calls at Alexandria or Port Said.
Cruise and stay options make cruising the Med a great option for first-timers who can mix a week at a beachfront hotel with a week on a cruise.
Families are particularly well catered for as well with an abundance of child-friendly ships sailing in the Med. With more than enough activities to keep toddlers and teens alike amused, parents can relax safe in the knowledge that the youngsters are being well looked after by experienced on board staff.
And, don't forget that when you book a cruise, all your meals, entertainment and childcare come as part of the price. This makes a Med cruise holiday an unbeatable value for money option.
Sailing in the Eastern Mediterranean is a kin to taking a journey back in time with its wealth of historic highlights interspersed with culturally rich cities and a wealth of laid back beach resorts. Eastern Mediterranean cruises will find you visiting Greece and the Greek islands, Turkey, Croatia, Cyprus, Malta and possibly Egypt.
From sunny beaches to stunning cities, cruising the Western Mediterranean brings the delights of Spain, France, Italy and North Africa to your cabin doorstep. A diverse range of cruise itineraries cover the region, with both fly-cruise options and departures from the UK available for seven nights, two weeks or more.
Mediterranean cruising offers one magical moment after another due to the diverse number of countries to explore and cultures to experience.
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