Four Great Reasons to Pick a Mediterranean Cruise

Of all the cruise holidays around the world, the Mediterranean cruise experience is considered one of the most traditional and with good reason. The Mediterranean offers up a great combination of fascinating destinations and spectacular scenery, all from the comfort of a cruise ship. This article takes a look at a few of the reasons why you should consider a Mediterranean cruise for your next cruising experience.

Historical highlights

Seen as the cradle of civilization in the west, the Mediterranean region has a wide range of famous ancient sites. A cruise in the region will allow you to visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World and the famous Islamic city of Istanbul. Many of these ancient sites can be visited as part of a shore excursion, minimising the amount of travel that passengers would need to do. Cruising the Mediterranean Sea really does provide some great historic encounters.

Unpack just the once

A more general cruising plus is that once on board you only need to unpack the once. If you were visiting as large a number of Mediterranean destinations on a more regular holiday, a large portion of your time would be taken up with the logistics of moving your suitcases from hotel to hotel. A cruise however takes your accommodation with you, allowing you to unpack just the once and kick back and relax for the rest of the holiday.

Experience the Mediterranean Cuisine

Being surrounded by so many countries means that the Mediterranean is exposed to a wide range of cultures, allowing those cruising in the region the chance to experience some of the most interesting and varied food in the world. From the traditional Greek mousaka to Dubrovnik's fantastic seafood, there really is something for everyone to enjoy. If the local foods get a little much there's also the option of returning to the cruise ship for some more familiar fare.

The brilliant shopping

The Mediterranean has a number of the world's style capitals dotted along its coastline, making it the idea cruise holiday for a little shopping. The Italian cities give you the chance to indulge in some cutting edge fashion, while the Croatian city of Dubrovnik is the place to go to pickup a luxury silk necktie. If you're after something for the home then stopping in Turkey gives you the chance to nab one of the hand-woven silk rugs the country is famous for.

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