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The first to explore the Western Mediterranean were the Phoenicians. Defying the unknown and winning the innate reluctance toward the cardinal point where the sun sets, they drove over the Strait of Gibraltar, touching the land in the Iberian Peninsula and on the coasts of modern Tunisia, where they founded important cities such as Barcelona and Cadiz, but especially Carthage.

Later, it was the turn of the Greeks, who Dominated the Mare nostrum before yielding to the power of Rome: They owe the foundation of a large number of colonies in southern Italy, the famous “Magna Greece”, And the French cities Marseille and Nice.

This is the reason for a cruise in the Western Mediterranean: for a journey backwards between the shores that delimit the cradle of our history. Following the profile of islands, gulfs and capes we retrace the routes of the first Navigators, for an emotional tour of art, culture, fun, food, nature and Zumba®.

What are the stages that cannot be missed? Much depends on curiosity and personal sensibility. But we believe that the five choices on our list will agree: Rome,Savona, Marseille, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Palermo.

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ROME 25.10.19

Rome, “Cradle of Civilization”, “Rome caput mundi (capital of the world)”, or simply Rome, a city with a thousand faces.

The Imperial Rome is certainly the best known. The glories of antiquity re-live throughout the capital: from the Colosseum to The Imperial Forums, the Domus Aurea, the Pantheon and the Circus Maximus.

Old seventeenth century is the Baroque Rome, dominated by architects such as Bernini and Borromini. It is the Rome of the Quirinal Palace, current residence of the President of the Italian Republic, of Piazza Navona, with the Fountain of the Four Rivers, Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza and Palazzo Spada.

And then there is the Christian Rome, the Vatican City, of the patriarchal basilicas of St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Paul outside the walls And The Catacombs.

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SAVONA 26.10.19

Savona, famous for its ceramics and glass art, for its blue sea and the green of its hills… With the Alps behind; Starting point for the whole Ligurian coast: Sanremo and its casino, the Hanbury Gardens, Bordighera and much more as

Alassio, with the very fine beach and The Famous Muretto, Loano with its artistic fountains, Varigotti with the old town of colored houses directly on the beach.

Short shifts allow you to discover hill and mountains landscapes, clear depths, karst landscapes with caves and cliffs that will conquer those who are looking for strong emotions.

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MARSEILLE

A walk along the picturesque Vieux Port and then relax in one of the many sun-kissed rooms sipping a Pastis

This is the oldest city French founded 2,600 years ago.

Marseille’s architectural heritage reflects all the periods that have marked its history. From the famous Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde you can enjoy a panorama at 360° degree and if you want to immerse yourself in the novel by Alexandre Dumas, “the Count Of MonteCristo”, you must visit the Chateux d’if, the suggestive castle that rises from the islet same name.

Not far away you can visit the tourist town of Cassis, surrounded by lush vineyards, you can walk the Route des Crete until you reach La Ciotat where the Lumière brothers filmed the first short film.

BARCELONA

Among its rambles we discover excellent tapas and beer surrounded from Gaudì’s works, which through the architecture has expressed the deepest soul of the city.

It’s a unique, charming and engaging city; a destination to discover eclectic architecture, breathe a vital atmosphere and enjoy a memorable nightlife

The Güell Park, the Güell Palace and Gaudì’s Casa Milà, the Catalan music Palace, the Sant Pau Hospital in Doménech and the Montaner have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Sagrada Familia, the Casa Lleó Morera, the Amatller house or the Casa Batlló are just some of the many modernist jewels that punctuates the city.

PALMA DE MALLORCA

Palma de Mallorca is known for its seaside tourism, it has a beautiful old town. The cathedral, the Almudaina Palace, the Lonja and the Plaza Mayor are some of the places worth visiting. The most beautiful monuments stand out on a frame dotted with fishermen’s boats, pine forests and palm groves. The landscape of the island is dotted with coves, beaches and cliffs, while inside there are typical villages and mountainous systems that reach the 1500 meters high. A naturalistic and cultural richness that invites you to visit every corner of Mallorca and to get to know the island gastronomy more closely.

Palermo

Baroque beauty to admire and a culinary culture to enjoy

How not to visit the Santa Caterina Church and then indulge in a sweet break with “cannoli” and “cassate”?

First Greek and Roman city, then Arab capital, later conquered by Normans and Swabians, this is Palermo, a place where the Arabesque and Norman preciousness coexist, the Baroque and liberty Taste of monuments, palaces and theaters, but also of the gardens and the markets.

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