The Mediterranean is the dream destination of every cruiser. Learn about past civilizations and the art, history and culture of societies that continue to influence the world. Includes valuable detail on home ports, cab fares and getting around major cities. Covers eastern and western itineraries. Hundreds of color photos and maps, 384 pages and comes with large color pull-out map.

Now in its eighth edition, this updated guide to Mediterranean cruising is indispensable for anyone taking this fascinating trip. Mediterranean By Cruise Ship is a unique guidebook with detailed ports of call showing exactly where ships dock. The book includes a how-to guide for readers wanting to get around on their own with information on public transport as well as shore excursion recommendations.

Each chapter provides historical background and concise descriptions of local attractions. Beautiful full color photographs and maps capture the essence of each locale. Mediterranean By Cruise Ship includes dozens of port maps and a large pull-out color map showing the entire cruise area of the Mediterranean Sea.

Veteran cruise writer Anne Vipond, author of several books on cruising, describes this destination with concise and helpful detail for passengers wanting to maximize their time at each port of call. Anne has written dozens cruise travel features for newspapers and magazines in North America and overseas. She has written for various book publishers on cruising including Thomas Cook Publishing in the UK.

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