West Mediterranean Cruises are as popular as the East Mediterranean Cruises. A cruise on the West Mediterranean offers the best of both worlds in one week. It provides the most of arts and culture to surf and sand. The cruise has a variety of sights, attractions and activities.
The West Mediterranean Cruise comprises week long cruises and usually stops at Tunisia, Rome, Santa Margherita, Monaco and finally at Barcelona. The ships that sail on the West Mediterranean Cruises are huge and weigh around 63000 tons. The passenger capacity on board the ship is over 1600. The ship is equipped with four restaurants, a nightclub and eight bars.
The West Mediterranean Cruise is not expensive in terms of tour fares. The traveler can opt for a Cruise rather than booking hotels at various destinations. This results in big savings.
For first timers on the West Mediterranean Cruises, Barcelona is the place to visit. The tour visits various urban vistas, but the main attraction is the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi's Sagrada Familia Church. The tour to Rome is also fascinating. Places to visit are the Vatican's St Peter's Square and St Peter's Basilica. The Colosseum and The Trevi Fountain. In Venice, a good days sight seeing is enough. Florence would be the last stop where guided tours on motorcycles are an experience on the narrow streets.
For the second time traveler on the West Mediterranean Cruise, The Montserrat Monastery, situated about 45 minutes away from the city of Barcelona is recommended. The monastery is perched on a mountain. The next stop on the West Mediterranean Cruise for the second time visitor is Rome. One must roam around the winding streets of Rome or simply laze away time at sidewalk café. In Venice, enjoy the city's Jewish medieval ghetto or simply admire the island of Murano. Finally a on the visit to Florence, visit the medieval walled city of Lucca. Lujcca was the capital of Tuscany in the middle ages.
A West Mediterranean Cruise is as entertaining and enchanting as the surrounding landscape. Fo further information on World Cruises visit Travour.
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