The spirit of the Mediterranean 2009 cruise trip

Uncover the spirit of life in the Med with the Spirit of the Mediterranean Cruise trip on the Island Star or Island Escape.
This mediterranean cruise will bring history to life with spectacular scenery and awe-inspired architecture. Places you’ll see on this cruise include Gaudi’s Barcelona, Florence the capital of Renaissance art and Cannes, the playground of the rich and famous. You’ll also get to see the spectacular Mt. Etna and visit Pompeii from Naples.
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Cruise Day1 Palma, Majorca
Start your cruise in the best location to get into the Mediterranean lifestyle. Palma is often known as the world’s best departure lounge which is why all the Mediterranean cruises leave from this location.

Cruise Day 2 At Sea

Cruise Day 3 Messina, Sicily
Get in touch with the extraordinary history that Sicily offers by visiting the Roman mosaics, Greek temples and Arab-style Norman churches. Enjoy the lovely Baroque architecture and the impressive view of Mount Etna dominating the skyline. Sicily is home of The Godfather movies.

Cruise Day 4 Naples, Italy
Naples gives you access to Pompeii, which was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius, as well as the Isle of Capri and beautiful Sorrento. Naples is a busy city full of energy and life. Outside the city is the blissfully tranquil countryside and surrounding coast.

Cruise Day 5 Livorno, Italy
From Livorno you’ll get to visit the legendary landmarks of Tuscany like Pisa, the home of the famous Leaning Tower, baptistery and cathedral and Florence, the capital of Renaissance art.

Cruise Day 6 Cannes, France
An exciting, vibrant place to visit, Cannes is home to the world’s greatest International Film Festival and playground to the rich and famous. A very stimulating place to visit that you won’t soon forget about.

Cruise Day 7 Barcelona, Spain
This stop gives you a chance to visit Monserrat, home to one of the greatest religious shrines in Spain, the Benedictine monastery. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarters and the works of Gaudi.

Cruise Day 8 Palma, Majorca
Your cruise ends on a high point in the same location it began. Palma is a great place to greet the Mediterranean lifestyle and an appropriate place to say good-bye to it.

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