Each year, millions of visitors head for the Mediterranean. The wonderful sunshine, warm seas, excellent food and fabulous friendly atmosphere draw people to head here for their summer holidays. Only which bit of the Med to visit? There’s Malaga where the sangria in the sun is a must, or Corfu with its stunning beaches and fascinating monuments, plus of course, Venice, Gibraltar and many more places.
The list is long and the choice hard.
Or is it? If you opt for a cruise with Cunard Cruises, you could tick off several places on your list all at once. This well known and world renowned cruise company has many liners visiting the Mediterranean and dozens of different cruise itineraries for you to choose from. Each one visits a mixture of places and give you the chance to choose not just one place, but a whole selection to visit.
Of course itineraries vary so much that you may have difficulty picking which of these interesting routes to take on your cruise. One very popular route is the 16 night western Mediterranean cruise on the ‘Aurora’.
Setting sail from Southampton your first few days are spent enjoying the wonderful activities and amenities on board the ship before making your first stop in Malaga, Spain. Here you get a full day to enjoy this interesting city, taking in the culture and exploring museums, plazas and theatre. Two days back on board relaxing in the sunshine by the poolside and then it’s Zakynthos, Greece. This stunning southern Greek island has gorgeous beaches, and peaceful bays. The old city is a great place to wander the markets and haggle for souvenirs, and you can enjoy a taste of traditional Greek food in many of the cafes here.
Dubrovnik comes next with its city inlaid with marble and filled with incredible Baroque architecture – some of the finest in Europe. Lord Byron dubbed this city the “jewel of the Adriatic,” and it is a beautiful, old city full of charm. Frome here the Aurora sails to Venice where you can explore the city by gondola travelling under the bridge of sighs and seeing the sights as you go.
The Dalmatian Islands and Korcula are next. This gem of an island remains beautifully un-commercialised and offers a really calming and relaxed atmosphere with picturesque town and untouched feel to it. The final stop is Gibraltar with all its history and atmosphere it’s a great place to end your tour of the Mediterranean before spending two more blissful days relaxing on board your ship as you sail for home.
The Cunard cruise reputation is one of outstanding service and relaxed but luxurious comfort. From the moment you step on board till the moment you disembark, you are looked after, pampered and offered an amazing array of interesting entertainments and wonderful excursions as you travel with one of the oldest cruise companies in existence.
