31 nætter fra Civitavecchia med Seabourn Ovation

Rom, Italiens smukke hovedstad, er en arkitektonisk, historisk og kulturel skattekiste. Med rødder, der strækker sig tilbage til antikken, fortæller hvert gadehjørne en fascinerende historie.Blandt de største seværdigheder kan nævnes Colosseum, hvor gladiatorer for mange år siden kæmpede for publikums underholdning, Peterskirken og Vatikanstaten med den verdensberømte Sixtinske Kapel, Pantheon og Trevifontænen.

Salerno er beliggende ved den smukke Salernobugt. Byen, der ligger på bjergskråningerne, har mange bygningsminder fra middelalderen. Man finder bl.a. en af de smukkeste romerske katedraler i Syditalien, opført omkring år 1080, med 28 søjler, et atrium og farverige mosaikker. I middelalderen lå her et medicinsk universitet, der regnes for det ældste i Europa. Salerno er også et godt udgangspunkt for udflugter til Sorrento og Napoli.

Lipari is the largest of the seven major islands making up the Aeolian Islands. They were originally named after Aeolus, the mythical god of wind who the ancients believed made his home in a cave here. Recently renamed the Lipari Islands, they were created by volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago and have a primitive rocky beauty accented by Mediterranean greenery. Their natural beauty and easy lifestyle have made the islands increasingly popular for those who wish to escape the modern world and its stresses. The crystal clear aqua-blue waters and the volcanic beaches are some of the most inviting in Italy. Many are inaccessible except by fishermens’ boats. An abundance of fish and shell fish makes for some very good restaurants specializing in seafood.

A port not often visited by cruise ships, being more accustomed to welcoming fishing boats and private yachts. Malta’s smaller sister-isle has a lot of charm to offer. Villages such as Mgarr all boast tall, elaborately carved churches, the result of a combination of fine-grained, easily carved stone, time, and stonemasons whose skill is matched only by their religious devotion. The city of Victoria was so named to honor the British queen’s Diamond jubilee.

A port not often visited by cruise ships, being more accustomed to welcoming fishing boats and private yachts. Malta’s smaller sister-isle has a lot of charm to offer. Villages such as Mgarr all boast tall, elaborately carved churches, the result of a combination of fine-grained, easily carved stone, time, and stonemasons whose skill is matched only by their religious devotion. The city of Victoria was so named to honor the British queen’s Diamond jubilee.

Occupied successively by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, French and British, Malta has been of strategic importance throughout history. A British Crown Colony until 1964, Malta received the George Cross for its valiant resistance to German occupation in WWII. The island’s rich heritage is reflected in the architecture of Valletta, the current capital, and Medina, the capital until 1565. In Valletta the Knights of St. John built such masterpieces as St. John’s Co-Cathedral and the Palace of the Grand Masters, along with the fortifications that guard the town’s magnificent harbors.

Bright stone buildings mark the rambling layout and baroque architecture of Trapani. Extending out into the sea, the towns characteristic shape of a scythe, frames the majestic Tower of Ligny, which rises from its most extreme point. Originally under Arab dominion, Trapani was a blossoming center for the production of salt, tuna, and coral. The city became famous throughout the Old World in the 16th century, when the work of Trapanese coral artisans was revealed. Their gorgeous collection of works in coral is preserved in the Pepoli Museum.

Tunis, den nærliggende hovedstad, byder på et travlt kvarter af indfødte, samt Bardomuseet, som er berømt for sin samling af mosaikker og store fund, fra nærliggende Cartagena, som engang var Roms store rival.

Founded by Greeks in the pre-Christian era, the Catalan town is set on a lovely curve of beaches on Spain’s Costa Brava. It is crowned by the Castell de la Trinitat, which anchored the wall that encircled the entire town in medieval times. It was the site, until 2011, of Ferran Adria’s Michelin three-star restaurant El Bulli, which will reportedly reopen in 2014 as a culinary creativity center. Shop for a souvenir from the back of a street hawker’s donkey, or wander to nearby Figueres or Cadaques to visit one of Salvador Dali’s museums.

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is said to have been founded by the Phoenicians, and was once the rival of the powerful states of Venice and Genoa for control of the Mediterranean trade. Today, it is Spain’s second largest city and has long rivaled, even surpassed Madrid in industry and commerce. The medieval atmosphere of the Gothic Quarter and the elegant boulevards combine to make the city one of Europe’s most beautiful. Barcelona’s active cultural life and heritage brought forth such greats as the architect Antonio Gaudi, the painter Joan Miro, and Pablo Picasso, who spent his formative years here. Other famous native Catalan artists include cellist Pau Casals, surrealist Salvador Dali, and opera singers Montserrat Caballe and Josep Carreras. Barcelona accomplished a long-cherished goal with the opportunity to host the Olympics in 1992. This big event prompted a massive building program and created a focal point of the world’s attention.

Port-Vendres i Frankrig byder dig velkommen med charmerende røde hustage og stenbygninger, der giver en lille idé om hvordan livet engang var i denne kommercielle havneby. Hvis du virkelig ønsker at fortabe dig i de fantastiske kvaliteter ved dette område, så bør du tage en hurtig fornøjelsestur til de nærliggende byer såsom Carcassonne, hvor et middelalderligt slot med ikke mindre end 52 tårne og lange stenmure har stået i mere end 2500 år. Du kan også tage til Cadaqués, der er en charmerende by lige ved den spanske grænse, som har huset nogle af de mest kendte og indflydelsesrige kunstnere i den moderne æra.

Often little more than a gateway to the Costa del Sol for sun-seeking vacationers, Malaga is a most interesting city in its own right. First settled by the Phoenicians, Malaga was held by virtually every ruling power in the Mediterranean at one time or another. Two Moorish fortresses, the 11th-century Alcazaba and the 14th-century Castillo de Gibralfaro still stand sentry above the harbor. Malaga was the birthplace of Pablo Picasso as well as the Malaguena style of flamenco. During your time here, you may wish to sample some of the sweet Malaga wine and excellent tapas for which the city is noted.

Gibraltar er et britisk område, der ligger på den nordlige side af Gibraltarstrædet. På den anden side ligger Afrika. Når man besøger stedet, bliver man forbavset over det præg, briterne har sat overalt, til trods for beliggenheden klods op ad Spanien. Fra toppen af klippen (over 400 m oppe) kan du beundre udsigten over Middelhavet og op ad halvøen ind i Spanien. Udforsk St. Michael’s Cave, en fascinerende hule, som engang husede det neolitiske folk. Besøg butikker fyldt med broderet sengetøj fra Madeira, eller oplev til de berømte berberaber. Aberne er Gibraltars største varemærke, så selvfølgelig skal de ses nar man er her. Det er en spøjs oplevelse at være så tæt på de vilde dyr.

Casablanca er ikke kun navnet på en berømt film, men også Marokkos største havneby. Byen byder på storslået arkitektur, lange kyststrækninger og store parker. Få et glimt af det gamle Casablanca, når du går gennem stræderne i Old Medina. Køb ind på det travle marked, hvor du kan se boder fulde af grøntsager, lædervarer, traditionelt kunsthåndværk, silke og krydderier.Gå ikke glip af Grand Mosque Hassan II, der er en af verdens største moskéer. Tag med på en rundvisning i det 9 hektar store kompleks, hvor du kan se den enorme bedehal, springvand og detaljeret arkitektur. Ved siden af moskéen ligger The Corniche, der er en lang strækning med dejlige strande.Et af de flotteste steder i Casablanca er Parc de la Ligue Arabe, et stort åbent område med friserede græsplæner og boulevarder med palmer. 

Casablanca er ikke kun navnet på en berømt film, men også Marokkos største havneby. Byen byder på storslået arkitektur, lange kyststrækninger og store parker. Få et glimt af det gamle Casablanca, når du går gennem stræderne i Old Medina. Køb ind på det travle marked, hvor du kan se boder fulde af grøntsager, lædervarer, traditionelt kunsthåndværk, silke og krydderier.Gå ikke glip af Grand Mosque Hassan II, der er en af verdens største moskéer. Tag med på en rundvisning i det 9 hektar store kompleks, hvor du kan se den enorme bedehal, springvand og detaljeret arkitektur. Ved siden af moskéen ligger The Corniche, der er en lang strækning med dejlige strande.Et af de flotteste steder i Casablanca er Parc de la Ligue Arabe, et stort åbent område med friserede græsplæner og boulevarder med palmer. 

Founded by Carthaginians in the third century BC, this ancient Mediterranean port city exemplifies the region’s tumultuous history. Romans, Visigoths, Castilians and Moors have all left their marks. Under King Philip II, Cartagena’s naturally deep, sheltered harbor was developed into the nation’s premier naval base, a position it still enjoys today. Ancient ramparts remain, as does a lighthouse erected in Moorish times.

Valencia er Spaniens tredjestørste by og den kan fremvise mange store historiske, kulturelle og moderne attraktioner for sine gæster. Valencia er den mest turistmindede by på hele den iberiske halvø. Yderområderne består af en stor samling moderne, kreative og industrialiserede områder, men hjertet i byen er stadig meget smukt og overordentlig spansk. Den er endnu uberørt af masseturismen. Ydermere er Valencia kendt for deres paella. Rigtig mange restauranter tilbyder den spanske nationalret, de er dog også meget kendt for deres lokale tapas. Bymidten er fuld af shoppingmuligheder, samt historiske bygninger som virkelig er et besøg værd.

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is said to have been founded by the Phoenicians, and was once the rival of the powerful states of Venice and Genoa for control of the Mediterranean trade. Today, it is Spain’s second largest city and has long rivaled, even surpassed Madrid in industry and commerce. The medieval atmosphere of the Gothic Quarter and the elegant boulevards combine to make the city one of Europe’s most beautiful. Barcelona’s active cultural life and heritage brought forth such greats as the architect Antonio Gaudi, the painter Joan Miro, and Pablo Picasso, who spent his formative years here. Other famous native Catalan artists include cellist Pau Casals, surrealist Salvador Dali, and opera singers Montserrat Caballe and Josep Carreras. Barcelona accomplished a long-cherished goal with the opportunity to host the Olympics in 1992. This big event prompted a massive building program and created a focal point of the world’s attention.

Ibiza kaldes ofte for den hvide ø. Den tilhører øgruppen Balearerne og er sandsynligvis det mest charmerende og uberørte paradis af dem alle. Ibiza har en usædvanlig historie, da den er blevet invaderet af mange forskellige folkeslag. Og alle har da også efterladt sig spor på øen. Det virkelige Ibiza er bøndernes og fiskernes sted, og der er mange smukke områder uden for byerne. Ibiza Town er øens hovedstad med stejle stenbelagte gader, der fører til katedraler og forter. Byen har altid været kendt for sin stilfuldhed, som tiltrækker de rige og berømte.

Mahon is the capital of Menorca, second largest of the Balearic Islands. It stands out from the others because of the abundance of prehistoric structures, and because its culture was influenced by British occupation in the 18th century. The people who built the prehistoric constructions are believed to have been responsible for similar works in Sardinia, and for Stonehenge in England. Believed to have been founded by the Carthaginian General Mago, Mahon was held by the Moors from the 8th to the 13th century and in turn occupied by the English, the French and the Spanish. Mahon was finally ceded to Spain by the Treaty of Amiens in 1802.

Tunis, den nærliggende hovedstad, byder på et travlt kvarter af indfødte, samt Bardomuseet, som er berømt for sin samling af mosaikker og store fund, fra nærliggende Cartagena, som engang var Roms store rival.

Bright stone buildings mark the rambling layout and baroque architecture of Trapani. Extending out into the sea, the towns characteristic shape of a scythe, frames the majestic Tower of Ligny, which rises from its most extreme point. Originally under Arab dominion, Trapani was a blossoming center for the production of salt, tuna, and coral. The city became famous throughout the Old World in the 16th century, when the work of Trapanese coral artisans was revealed. Their gorgeous collection of works in coral is preserved in the Pepoli Museum.

A port not often visited by cruise ships, being more accustomed to welcoming fishing boats and private yachts. Malta’s smaller sister-isle has a lot of charm to offer. Villages such as Mgarr all boast tall, elaborately carved churches, the result of a combination of fine-grained, easily carved stone, time, and stonemasons whose skill is matched only by their religious devotion. The city of Victoria was so named to honor the British queen’s Diamond jubilee.

Occupied successively by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, French and British, Malta has been of strategic importance throughout history. A British Crown Colony until 1964, Malta received the George Cross for its valiant resistance to German occupation in WWII. The island’s rich heritage is reflected in the architecture of Valletta, the current capital, and Medina, the capital until 1565. In Valletta the Knights of St. John built such masterpieces as St. John’s Co-Cathedral and the Palace of the Grand Masters, along with the fortifications that guard the town’s magnificent harbors.

Occupied successively by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, French and British, Malta has been of strategic importance throughout history. A British Crown Colony until 1964, Malta received the George Cross for its valiant resistance to German occupation in WWII. The island’s rich heritage is reflected in the architecture of Valletta, the current capital, and Medina, the capital until 1565. In Valletta the Knights of St. John built such masterpieces as St. John’s Co-Cathedral and the Palace of the Grand Masters, along with the fortifications that guard the town’s magnificent harbors.

Lipari is the largest of the seven major islands making up the Aeolian Islands. They were originally named after Aeolus, the mythical god of wind who the ancients believed made his home in a cave here. Recently renamed the Lipari Islands, they were created by volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago and have a primitive rocky beauty accented by Mediterranean greenery. Their natural beauty and easy lifestyle have made the islands increasingly popular for those who wish to escape the modern world and its stresses. The crystal clear aqua-blue waters and the volcanic beaches are some of the most inviting in Italy. Many are inaccessible except by fishermens’ boats. An abundance of fish and shell fish makes for some very good restaurants specializing in seafood.

Salerno er beliggende ved den smukke Salernobugt. Byen, der ligger på bjergskråningerne, har mange bygningsminder fra middelalderen. Man finder bl.a. en af de smukkeste romerske katedraler i Syditalien, opført omkring år 1080, med 28 søjler, et atrium og farverige mosaikker. I middelalderen lå her et medicinsk universitet, der regnes for det ældste i Europa. Salerno er også et godt udgangspunkt for udflugter til Sorrento og Napoli.

Rom, Italiens smukke hovedstad, er en arkitektonisk, historisk og kulturel skattekiste. Med rødder, der strækker sig tilbage til antikken, fortæller hvert gadehjørne en fascinerende historie.Blandt de største seværdigheder kan nævnes Colosseum, hvor gladiatorer for mange år siden kæmpede for publikums underholdning, Peterskirken og Vatikanstaten med den verdensberømte Sixtinske Kapel, Pantheon og Trevifontænen.