Tag: Mediterranean Port Week
Mediterranean Port Week: Civitavecchia, the Gateway to Rome
Much like pulling into Livorno to get to Florence, you’ll have to make a pitstop in Civitavecchia to get to Rome. There are two ways to get to Rome from this industrial port: charter bus (a good option if you’re participating in a larger tour) or train. Even though I’m a sucker for trains, we…
Mediterranean Port Week: Livorno, the Gateway to Florence & Pisa
When looking at Mediterranean Port itineraries it can be a bit confusing: where are the famous cities of Italy that everyone wants to see? Florence? Pisa? Rome? Since these places are all in-land, the ship will actually dock in a lesser known port, & then passengers can take transportation into the city. Livorno, a rather…
Mediterranean Port Week: Barcelona
What sets Barcelona apart from the other ports I’m featuring this week is the fact that the majority of Western European cruises depart from Barcelona. This is definitely a departure port that you want to arrive at a few days early – there’s plenty to see, do & eat in this beautiful city pre-cruise. We…
Mediterranean Port Week: Villefranche-sur-Mer
While Villefranche-sur-Mer dates back to the 14th century, it is now a popular cruise port, largely due to its location close to the more famous French towns of Nice, Cannes & Monaco. But why leave town on a ship sponsored excursion (or in a rental car) when the town itself has so much to offer?…
