Italy

Space is filling up fast in Europe this summer, thanks to the UEFA Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Germany, and the Summer Olympics in Paris. While guests from around the globe are flocking to watch these sporting events, others are taking advantage of the cities emptying nearby. As Italy continues to be a treasured destination for its food, ancient and artistic heritages, and scenic beauty, its space is limited. Consider booking your next Italy-intensive cruise to make the most of this top destination.

Exploring the land of pasta and wine on an Azamara cruise will enable you to economize your time to visit as many regions of Italy as possible. Azamara “port-intensive itineraries,” or, the opportunity to spend long days and overnights in the same city, are rarely shorter than seven days with most being nine or sixteen. Azamara ships allow guests to visit popular cities more effectively than the traditional larger cruise ships which cannot access the same amount of ports nor the smaller ones that Azamara can. The small ships are also geared towards an adult clientele thus making the sailing a quieter experience.

By visiting “the Boot” via cruise you will benefit from:

Packing and unpacking once
Back-to-back cruises for longer stays
Take the worry out of finding accommodations, transport, and dining

Limited Time Specials

Azamara Cruises	Ports	Nights	Value
Exploring Italy from Venice around the boot of Italy to Rome and so much in between!	Venice Bologna Ancona Kotor (Montenegro) Taranto Taormina Sicily Amalfi Sorrento Rome	10	Savings of up to 75%
Basking in the Italian Riviera, Rome to Genoa, with Monte Carlo as your disembarkation point.	Rome Porto Santo Stefano Florence / Pisa Portovenere Santa Margherita Genoa Monte Carlo (Monaco)	7	Savings of up to 75%

St. Peter's Basilica & River Tiber

Lodging

While I know cruising isn’t for everyone, I’ve also highlighted some truly amazing hotels for consideration if you prefer a land-based vacation.

Please note if you’re interested in wanting to access the underground while visiting the colosseum in Rome, it is very challenging to secure tickets. Be sure to request as far in advance as possible and know you’ll need to travel with a “flexible mindset” as we sometimes don’t know until the last minute that a tour operator wasn’t able to secure the tickets due to the way they are distributed.

If the budget allows, be sure to ask about a truly exclusive opportunity to join the Vatican Key Master on an exclusive access tour and witness the opening of the Vatican Museums for the day.