On an Italian Mediterranean Cruise; Travel to Naples with Destination Oceans!

Travel to Naples, a city located on the south eastern portion of "the boot" of Italy. This ancient city is packed with attractions, shopping, and unbeatable cuisine. Naples has been a center of culture and politics, with origins that date back to the 9th century B.C. This makes Naples a travel destination that dreams are made of; you can visit numerous world class museums, gorgeous churches and castles, and even two of the most important archaeological sites in the world: Pompeii and Herculaneum. The powerful volcano, Vesuvius, erupted in 79 A.D. and preserved each of these cities in unique ways - providing modern anthropologists and archaeologists a glimpse into past societies that is beyond compare. A visit to one or both of these sights should not be missed, especially if you are interested in history, geology, anthropology, or archaeology.

Ruins and artifacts are not the only things you will encounter when your Italian cruise stops in Naples. You must sample some of the local cuisine. In Italy, each region and often each city has its own specialty. In Naples, pizza is the way to go! This is the true home for what people worldwide think of as Italian cuisine, and the ingredients used in Neapolitan Pizza are what make it so marvelous. San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella (or mozzarella di bufala), and high quality olive oil are the staples of a good Pizza Margherita- a dish you should not leave Naples without sampling. Of course, there are other succulent dishes to sample in Naples, including Pasta Puttanesca, fabulous mussels, traditional salami, and the local Campania wines. For other local drink favorites, don't miss limoncello liqueur or delicious espresso.

The atmosphere, night life, and overall zest of Naples are energizing and exciting. The locals are hospitable and friendly, and it should take very little time for you to feel right at home in this vibrant city. On your Mediterranean cruise of Italy, you will surely enjoy your stay in Naples. Let Destination Oceans help you customize your Italian cruise. You may even want to extend your stay in Naples, and we can help arrange that. Give one of our certified cruise specialists a call to find out how your Italian Mediterranean cruise can be personalized to your taste. With Destination Oceans as your partner, it will be Your Vacation, Your Way!