There are few vacations that offer all of the cultural wealth and historical beauty of Mediterranean cruises. Only on a cruise around the Mediterranean Sea can a traveler sample so many things, including rich Italian cuisine, ancient Turkish ruins and sunbathing on a sparkling Greek beach, all in the space of a week.Cruise ships of the Mediterranean are also available year-round, although the more popular departures are generally offered between the months of April and October. Many vacations range anywhere from 7 to 14 nights, but some trips can be longer. Ports of call will vary depending upon your specific itinerary, but your cruise can include stops in many picturesque ports in countries such as Croatia, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, France or Italy. Some of the cruise lines also offer specialized cruise tours, which are combinations of a Mediterranean cruise and a land based tour of Greece, Italy, Turkey, Spain, London
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