Experience Romance in Italy
Beautifully preserved ancient architecture, picture-perfect beaches, rolling countryside and delectable food and wine — there’s no denying that Italy is one of the most enchanting places in the world for all these great reasons! Thanks to the country’s idyllic geography, surrounded by waters on all sides, most major towns are conveniently accessible and feature heavily on cruise itineraries. You’ll likely find at least one Italian port in every Western Mediterranean itinerary, alongside ports from other Mediterranean countries, such as Greece, Spain, Croatia, and France. Italy’s beautiful cities ooze with romance — get ready to be wonderstruck as you soak up the charm of Rome, Florence, Pisa, Naples and Venice on your next Italy cruise!
The gateway to the country’s capital is Civitavecchia, which is just about an hour away via train. Rome is steeped with culture and history, so you’ll have to plan your day and set your priority destinations. Wandering the meandering alleys and piazzas, you’ll reach the Eternal City’s points of interest, such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain. Meanwhile, Livorno is the cruise port that transports travellers to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, and Pisa, which is home to the world-famous leaning tower of Pisa.
Get a glimpse of the ancient Roman life in Naples, a quaint small city built in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, the only volcano on the European mainland to have erupted in the last hundred years. The same notorious mountain buried Pompeii into thick layers of ash and pumice — now the town serves as an important archeological site, resounding with echoes of its storied and tragic past.
