Italy cruises

Amalfi Coast, Italy
Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy Taormina, Sicily Certosa di San Martino monastery, Campania Selva Val Gardena, Italy Conca dei Marini, Italy

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Natural beauty and ancient sightseeing spots are Italy’s forte.

Where we sail in Italy

Lively cities, sun-drenched islands and dramatic coastlines are ticked off on cruises to Italy. The west coast lines up Livorno – the gateway to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Rome’s on the cards thanks to its waterfront neighbour, Civitavecchia. And Salerno lands you close to Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Away from the mainland, you can visit Mount Etna and Sicily, or check out the beaches of Sardinia. Weather-wise, temperatures can reach the low thirties in the south, but summer highs peak around the high twenties as you head north.

Historic highlights

Cruises around Italy set you up with a smorgasbord of ancient sights. From Naples and Sorrento you can stroll through the frozen-in-time streets of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Visit the Pantheon on a trip from Civitavecchia to Rome. La Spezia’s the jumping-off point for seeing picturesque Florence and Pisa. In Sicily, meanwhile, Baroque architecture and Medieval buildings are among Catania’s long-lasting attractions, and there’s an amphitheatre that dates back to Roman times.

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Facts about Italy

Capital

Rome

Currency

Euro

(EUR)

Population

59,854,860

Language

Italian

Time zone

GMT +1

Flight duration

2 to 3 hours from Gatwick

Port of call in Italy

Livorno (for Florence and Pisa)

Get ready to be impressed – this is your gateway to the dazzling riches of Florence and Pisa. A living monument to the Renaissance, Florence might be famous for its art galleries, but the entire city is like one gigantic piece of artwork. Beautiful buildings, picturesque piazzas and stunning sculptures are everywhere you look.

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