A Mediterranean cruise is a moving history lesson — Rome, Barcelona and Athens in one trip, with a new ancient city at breakfast most mornings. The Western loop favors Spain, France and Italy; the Eastern loop leans into the Greek Isles, the Adriatic and Turkey.
The stops that make up a typical Mediterranean sailing — tap any for things to do ashore.
Gaudí’s city and a top Western turnaround — arrive a day early for La Sagrada Família.
Things to do in port ›The port for the Eternal City — the Colosseum, Vatican and Trevi within reach.
Things to do in port ›Renaissance Florence or the Leaning Tower from one Tuscan port.
Things to do in port ›Whitewashed cliffs and blue domes — the Aegean’s signature sunset.
Things to do in port ›The walled “Pearl of the Adriatic,” best walked on its ramparts.
Things to do in port ›The Acropolis and 3,000 years of history from the Eastern gateway port.
Things to do in port ›April to October, with the shoulders — May and September — the connoisseur’s pick: warm seas, thinner crowds and gentler prices. July and August are hot and busy but deliver the longest beach days.
Major lines cruising Mediterranean:
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