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Island hideaways and lively resorts: sample the variety a Mediterranean cruise can offer

A cruise holiday in the Mediterranean, the world’s largest inland sea, gives you the opportunity to experience the variety the area has to offer; from the cosmopolitan cities of Spain and France in the Western Mediterranean, to Italy, Sardinia, Greece and Egypt in the Central and Eastern Med. Join your cruise from a UK departure port and immerse yourself in the culture and history of Naples and Herculaneum, Granada's world-famous Alhambra Palace, Athens' Acropolis, the Napoleonic city of Ajaccio or take a tour from Alexandria to the see the Pyramids of Giza. For a bit more in the way of relaxation, take time out on your cruise ship to enjoy the delightful scenery of your Mediterranean cruise, with the region's picturesque bays, old fishing villages and pine-clad cliffs. However you prefer to spend your cruise holiday, a sun-kissed Mediterranean cruise is a must!  

See all Mediterranean cruises 2012

 

• Upcoming Mediterranean Cruises - W1204
• On the Black Watch
• Departing on 19 May 2012 for 23 nights
• Prices starting from £999.

• ALEXANDRIA - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Alexandria, Egypt, Egypt

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALEXANDRIA

  • As a mark of respect to Egyptian customs and religions, shoulders and legs should be covered when visiting holy or historic sites.
  • All tour coaches will be escorted by members of the Egyptian tourist Police.
  • Passengers must carry their passport at all times. When leaving the ship for tours, you will have to pass through Immigration (and on your return).
  • Photography and the use of video cameras is totally prohibited in all areas.
  • Toilet facilities may be limited on tours, and therefore queues should be expected.

   

• ALGERIA - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Algiers, Algeria, Algeria

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALGIERS

  • Passengers on Fred. Olsen organised tours do not require an Algerian Visa. If you intend to tour independently, or indeed step off the ship alone, a Visa MUST be obtained in advance from the Algerian embassy in London. We suggest that non-British citizens seek advice from their embassy or consulate
  • Passengers must carry their passport at all times. When leaving the ship for tours, you will have to pass through Immigration (and on your return).
  • The tourism infrastructure is poor in Algeria so independent travel is not recommended.

• CEUTA - INFORMATION
• Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, Spain

• An autonomous Spanish enclave in North Africa, Ceuta is dominated by Monte Hacho and its castle, offering panoramic views of the city and the coast. Across the sea it’s possible to see Gibraltar in the distance.

  The city is a meeting place; of Africa and Europe, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, Christianity and Islam – and these influences can be seen in everything from the food to the architecture. Along with monuments, museums, churches, and mosques.

  The official currency of Ceuta is the Euro

• EXCLUSIVE GOLF OPTION - EL PLANTIO
• Alicante, Spain, Spain

• For those of us who dream of playing golf on beautiful top quality courses in an ideal, year round climate, El Plantio Club is the perfect golf destination for us.

• EXCLUSIVE GOLF OPTION - MONTECASTILLO GOLF CLUB
• Cadiz, Spain, Spain

• Montecastillo Golf Resort which opened in 1992, is situated close to Jerez de la Frontera, next to the Formula one Grand Prix Track.

The climate you will experience on your Mediterranean cruise will generally be 'subtropical', with more or less guaranteed sunshine in the summer. The winters are mild and wetter, with frost being extremely rare. If you are planning what to take with you on your cruise holiday, showers are unlikely in the summer months, but the rainfall can be quite high in the winter.
 

• Average temperature: 24º C
• Summer highs: 30-31º C
• Average winter temperature:12º-13ºC

To check on weather conditions for your Mediterranean cruise, click here to register or sign in to "My-Cruises".