The marvellous Mediterranean offers its wonderful climate, beautiful beaches and rich cultures. With Thompson that provides booking on amazing Western Mediterranean itineraries, trip planners can find the cruise that best suits their travel desires and dreams. Here are three of the amazing destinations that are found on Mediterranean cruises from Thomson so lets set sail and see you on deck.
- Mediterranean Cruise DestinationsBryan Peters
Cannes
Cannes is a seaside resort known for its film festivals and opulence. The village is exciting during the day and the night with restaurants, shops and entertainment venues to visit. While some of the restaurants and cafes are upscale, others are more reasonably priced. Many of the lower-priced cafes are local favorites serving fresh local foods.
The architecture and the shoreline are stunning, and the entire resort has much to see. Walks take visitors along La Croisette and passing the Palais de Festivals. Touring the historic part of town is fascinating with its cobble stone streets and the castle. The port is a busy place with its many beautiful ships and yachts.
Lisbon
Spread over seven hills facing the Atlantic Ocean, the scenic city of Lisbon is the capital of Portugal. The waterfront area is an exciting place, and the entire metropolis is charming and welcoming. Then, the climate makes Lisbon a great place to visit almost any day of the year.
The ancient city has grand architecture from different time periods like the Roman Theatre Museum and the bridge called Ponte 25 de Abril that was designed by the same man who designed the Oakland Bay Bridge in California. The many white limestone homes and buildings with red rooftops are a beautiful site.
The city has many gardens, parks and museums to visit. The restaurants serve the best of Portuguese cuisine featuring fresh seafood.
Livorno
A port town edging the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west of Italy, Livorno is a lovely city with cable railways, marinas and a historic heart. The town has many museums, shops and restaurants offering the best of Italian cooking with fresh ocean catches as well as abundant foods from Tuscany.
While stopping in Livorno, visitors can take boat trips to the Tuscan Islands and a quick day train trips to Pisa and Florence. Bike rides or coach tours through the countryside of Tuscany are also popular day excursions.
