Visit ‘La Bella Italia’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Visit ‘La Bella Italia’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Jazz in Naples – Fireworks in Rome 
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Although many people are very well-travelled these days, Italy retains a certain mystique all of its own. One of the oldest European civilisations, and home to a wealth of great works of art and architecture – as well as one of the world‘s finest cuisines, some of its greatest wines and much glorious music – it is no wonder that the attraction of this varied and life-enhancing country endures.  
One of the best ways to explore the diversity of Italy is by cruise ship, making it possible to visit many wonderful ports in a relatively short time. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has a choice of cruises to Italy in 2011, which combine perfectly several of these magical and historic ports, so you can experience the glories of Rome and Florence, as well as visiting the lovely islands of Sardinia and Sicily, all in one trip.

Boudicca departs on her Italian sojourn of 16 nights – D1113 – on 28th June 2011, from the Scottish port of Greenock (Glasgow). Leaving from the north allows for several relaxing days at sea, and a first stop at ever-popular Gibraltar, before she reaches the Italian coast. Here, she calls first into Cagliari, on the island of Sardinia. This is a treat for lovers of ancient history; it was an important port for the Phoenicians and the Romans, and there is still a magnificent amphitheatre dating from the Second Century AD. Moving on to the mainland, Boudicca reaches Civitavecchia, the port for Rome – the Eternal City. 

After Rome, Boudicca sails south to Naples, a bustling, colourful city where you can taste a truly authentic pizza! Naples comes alive to the sound of jazz, from July to September, with the annual ‘Jazz Circuit’, a series of festivals and concerts held around the Bay of Naples, which is described by organisers as ‘a journey into music, but also into culture, tourism, wine and food’. www.circuitojazz.it