Listings Of Major European Cruise Ports With Convenient Links To Each Europe provides probably the largest selection of great ports of call in the world. Cruising Europe you’ll discover ports only a few miles distance from each other have completely different character, customs and even languages*. This geography makes for an amazing offering in variedContinue reading “European Ports Of Call”
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Image Of The Day • The Wonder Of Rome At Night
There are few cities as magical as Rome at night. The area near the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Arch of Constantine are a historical wonder that anyone visiting this city cannot miss, but do not pass up the opportunity to see them after sunset. It is a whole different experience. Here Are AContinue reading “Image Of The Day • The Wonder Of Rome At Night”
The Port Of Livorno – Gateway To Pisa And Florence
Touring Florence From The Port Of Livorno There are a number of cruise ports that are notable because of there location and the ease of getting to very popular destinations. From Ravenna for Venice, to Athen’s port of Pireaus to Yokohama near Tokyo but near the top of that list is Livorno, Italy for itsContinue reading “The Port Of Livorno – Gateway To Pisa And Florence”
Enotecas, The Wine Bars Of Rome
Not long ago we spent an entire day walking around Rome, stopping several times for coffee with an early dinner on the Via Veneto. It was getting dark by the time we returned to our hotel but it was still too early to call it a day. We were staying only a few blocks fromContinue reading “Enotecas, The Wine Bars Of Rome”
Port of Call Naples, Italy
Visiting Naples, Pompeii & Sorrento Naples is a major metropolitan area with a number of historical sites and several nearby destinations of interest. First is Pompeii, the ancient Roman city that was buried by an eruption from Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Another popular side trip is to Sorrento. It is one of several beautifulContinue reading “Port of Call Naples, Italy”
Civitavecchia, Rome’s Port
Civitavecchia is a seaside city and the port serving the city of Rome. The city is serviced by frequent train service from Rome along with service to other Italian cities. The Cruise port is only a short eight block walk along the waterfront on Via Aurelia from the train station (Note: Currently the cruise busesContinue reading “Civitavecchia, Rome’s Port”