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Eight Reasons to Cruise Europe
By: Susan Champlin
Rome Venice
Barcelonaa 12-day cruise through the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean
visits eight of the most dazzling cities in Europe.
Picture yourself floating down
the Grand Canal in Venice as your gondolier offers you an impromptu serenade.
Imagine sunning yourself on the same French Riviera beaches visited by Nicole
Kidman and George Clooney. Envision the sun glinting off the sea from a cliff
top in Sicily
You can realize these visions
and more on a 2006 European cruise aboard the
Carnival Liberty.
In 12 days youll sail the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean and visit eight
of the most vibrant, historic and beautiful cities in Europe. Dozens of shore
excursions bring you face to face with wonders such as the ruins of Pompeii, the
Sistine Chapel, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the roulette wheels of Monte
Carlo.
Feed your
imagination with these eight great reasons to book your European vacation now:
1.
Rome, Italy
Your cruise
begins and ends at the port of Civitavecchia,
just outside Rome. Soak up the history at the Colosseum and the Vatican and
enjoy the contemporary appeal of the citys world-class restaurants, shops and
gelato.
2.
Naples, Italy
A bustling,
friendly city in Southern Italy, Naples is the birthplace of pizza and the
launching point for visits to Pompeii and the bougainvillea-draped cliffside
town of Positano on the Amalfi
Coast.
3.
Venice,
Italy
Streets
filled with water. Please advise, read the famous telegram from humorist Robert
Benchley. Our advice: Luxuriate in a gondola ride (or two), scatter the pigeons
in St. Marks Square, stroll across the Bridge of Sighs and soak up the charm
and mystery of this great canal-filled city.
4.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
The Pearl of the Adriatic is
a spectacular walled city boasting centuries of history, a picturesque
cobblestoned Old Townand some of the most beautiful beaches youll find
anywhere
5. Messina, Sicily
The
historic seaport of Messina features an eclectic mix of architecture from
several centuries and artwork from masters such as Caravaggio. Its also the
jumping-off place for tours of Taormina, the Monte Carlo
of Sicily, with its spectacular views of Mt. Etna and the Mediterranean.
6.
Barcelona, Spain
No one
could mistake Barcelona for any other place. The distinctive Antonio Gaudi
architecturewhich some have likened to wet-sand sculpturesand the influence of
Pablo Picasso are felt throughout this lively cultural capital.
7.
Cannes, France
Don your
sunglasses and adopt a movie-star attitude. The home of the legendary Cannes
Film Festival offers incomparable glamour on the French Riviera with
sun-drenched beaches and a yacht-filled harbor. Shore excursions tour nearby
Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo and St. Tropez.
8.
Livorno, Italy
The Italian
port of Livorno is the gateway to both Florence and the lush winemaking region
of Tuscany. Florence is an art-lovers nirvana. You can see Michelangelos David
here, as well as famous works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rubens and Rembrandt.
Between
ports, enjoy 24-hour pampering aboard
Carnival Liberty, with its seemingly infinite variety of cuisines,
Spa Carnival, Vegas-style entertainment and an outdoor, 270-square-foot LED
movie screen. The excitement of Europe and
movies you can watch while lounging poolside? Now thats a dream come true!
Contact your travel agent or
call 1-800-CARNIVAL. Prices start
at $1,549.
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