Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Azamara offers a four-night Monaco Grand Prix that departs from Nice, France and ports in Portofino, Italy; St. Tropez, France; and Monte Carlo, Monaco. It also offers a five-night Italian Riviera cruise departing from Nice, and porting in Bastia, Corsica; Santa Margherita Ligure, La Spezia, Livorno and Rome, Italy.
Livorno was badly bombed during World War II and does not have much to offer tourists. Day trips to Florence, Pisa and Lucca are available. Florence was home to iconic artists like Michelangelo, and Ghiberti created exquisite sculptures and paintings throughout the city. Passengers often spend a day or two in the quaint seaside town of Nice, prior to departing for their cruise. Visitors can also stroll along the cobblestone streets of the old city of Monaco-Ville, past the Prince's Palace.
Costa Cruises offers several Mediterranean cruises ranging from three-to-five nights. The ships depart from Barcelona, Spain; Genoa and Venice, Italy. The ports of call may include Naples, Italy; Palma De Mallorca or Ibiza, Balearic Islands; Ajaccio, Corsica; Corfu, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Marseilles, France; Valletta, Malta; Tunis, Tunisia; and Olbia, Sardinia.
Old Barcelona features cafes, flower stalls, shops and street performers. Visit the La Sagrada Familia, an unfinished church designed by Gaudi. He began building it in 1883 with intriguing features such as Venetian mosaics, bell towers and doorways representing faith, hope and charity. Take the elevator to the top of the towers for a spectacular view of Barcelona. In Bari, visitors can see the 12th-century Gothic cathedral or walk the stone pathways of a Norman castle. In Cagliari, tourists can explore Spanish townhouses, Pisan watchtowers and the Roman amphitheater to learn about the varied history of this Italian island.
Royal Caribbean offers four-and five-night western Mediterranean mini cruises, departing from Barcelona and Malaga, Spain. Ports of call may include Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Toulon or Cannes, France; Rome or Livorno, Italy; Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands; Ajaccio, Corsica; and Cagliari, Sardinia.
Cannes is a resort town that is famous for it's annual Cannes Film Festival, which is a popular destination for tourists. The harbor boasts of yachts of the rich and famous that visit Cannes.Palma De Mallorca reflects the checkered past of African and European control. The architecture blends Gothic, Moorish and Renaissance styles. Visitors can easily explore the city on foot and view grand churches, old castles, yacht harbors and beaches.