Italy is a great cruise holiday destination. It is surrounded along the west, east and south by the Mediterranean, whilst the top of the country leads straight in to the mountains of the Alps. Italy is a peninsular, and is completed with two large Mediterranean islands, Sicily and Sardinia.

Italy enjoys a predominantly Mediterranean (mild) climate with a cooler climate to the north and a hot and dry climate in the south. Italy's coasts are pleasant almost all year, although swimming is usually limited to summer months. Much of Italy is very hot in summer and summer is the height of the holiday season. Indicative of it's popularity, tourism is one of the fastest growing and most profitable sectors of the national economy, with over 43 million international tourist arriving every year, and total receipts that are estimated at over $38 billion in 2010. Italy is both the fifth most visited country in the world and the highest tourism earner!

Each Italian region, of which there are 20, has its own distinct culture, people and most importantly its own cuisine. Which town or region of Italy you decide to combine with a cruise we are sure you will enjoy it! Feel free to give us a call for more information on Italy and to book your great value cruise deal on 01737 646417