Alexandria to Nice

Embark this afternoon for your 11 day cruise of the Mediterranean.

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Syracuse was one of Sicily’s most prestigious cities and at the height of its splendor competed with Athens. Visiting Syracuse is like stepping back in time to plunge oneself into the fabulous history of Sicily. Since its role as a central city of ancient Greece, numerous civilizations have followed one another to these shores, each leaving their mark. Arabs, Romans, Normans, Byzantines and Spanish influences give Syracuse its extraordinarily rich culture, a mosaic of perfumes, colors and flavours.

Taormina stands out against the slopes of Mount Tauro in the heart of a picturesque and charming location. The town’s alleyways and gardens tumble down the mountain to the Ionian Sea. Its ancient Greek theater is the second largest in Sicily, after the theater at Syracuse, and offers a magnificent panorama with the majestic Mount Etna, its lava flows still smoking, in the background.

Since time immemorial, artists and travellers have fallen under the spell of these tiny villages lost amidst the orange and olive groves, the vineyards and bougainvillea. Amalfi and nearby Ravello, suspended between sea and sky, are the jewels of the Amalfi Coast. There is so much natural beauty to be admired here, including some magnificent gardens.

In the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea, 11km off the Argentario promontory, Giglio Island boasts many treasures to explore within its 21 sq km. Crystal clear water rich in marine life surround land that is still 90% uninhabited. With the exception of the Franco promontory, this mountainous island is almost exclusively granite. Perhaps the most significant feature is the 30 km of coast, alternating smooth granite with enchanting bays, deep rocky inlets and sandy beaches, and offering plenty of opportunities to bathe in tranquil waters.

A pleasant seaside resort in Tuscany, Viareggio is our gateway to the architectural wonders and Gothic palaces of Pisa and Lucca. In the heart of Tuscany art lovers will not want to miss a visit to Florence. reclining in a natural hollow among gently rolling hills Florence has been the inspiration for many famous painters, sculptors and poets. No other italian city played such a dominant role in the renaissance Movement, and the elegant beauty of its buildings never fails to seduce.

Disembark this morning for your continued journey home.