From snow peaked moutains to wide, sandy beaches, Italy has something for everyone - even volcanoes! Whether you enjoy exploring bustling, historic cities or you prefer to linger on a quiet beach somewhere, you can't help falling in love with this country. And don't forget the islands! Italy has many interesting islands to discover from the larger locations such as Sardinia and Sicily to small gems such as Elba and Capri.
Once the centre of a modern, forward-thinking empire, today Rome is a living museum, full of culture and historic importance. Whilst still contemporary in many ways, it is famous the world over for its lessons in history.
A magnificent city of marble built in a sinking lagoon, Venice is like no city you have ever visited before. Once a powerful and central port connecting East to West, it is still welcoming visitors from far and wide.
Birthplace of the Renaissance movement and home to many spectacular pieces of artwork and sculpture, Florence is the capital of Tuscany. Explore this stunning city of culture and the history under the shadow of the famous terracotta dome of the Duomo.
We visited Pisa in Italy during August 2017, one port of eight in a fourteen-night Mediterranean cruise. Please check back soon for our travel guide of this iconic city.
We visited Maddalena in Sardinia during August 2018, a short bus journey from our cruise port in Olbia. Please check back soon for our travel guide of this town in northern Sardinia.
We visited Olbia in Sardinia during August 2018, one port of nine in a nineteen-night Mediterranean and Adriatic cruise. Please check back soon for our travel guide of this coastal city.
Once the centre of a modern, forward-thinking empire, today Rome is a living museum, full of culture and historic importance. Whilst still contemporary in many ways, it is famous the world over for its lessons in history.
A magnificent city of marble built in a sinking lagoon, Venice is like no city you have ever visited before. Once a powerful and central port connecting East to West, it is still welcoming visitors from far and wide.
Birthplace of the Renaissance movement and home to many spectacular pieces of artwork and sculpture, Florence is the capital of Tuscany. Explore this stunning city of culture and the history under the shadow of the famous terracotta dome of the Duomo.
We visited Pisa in Italy during August 2017, one port of eight in a fourteen-night Mediterranean cruise. Please check back soon for our travel guide of this iconic city.
We visited Maddalena in Sardinia during August 2018, a short bus journey from our cruise port in Olbia. Please check back soon for our travel guide of this town in northern Sardinia.
We visited Olbia in Sardinia during August 2018, one port of nine in a nineteen-night Mediterranean and Adriatic cruise. Please check back soon for our travel guide of this coastal city.