Best ways to get around the Mediterranean

Taking a cruising around the Mediterranean is, in itself, a truly amazing adventure but if one is looking for a little bit more, to see and do more within the region then ground transportation will be very important. As with all areas common to cruise passengers, there are many tour companies to choose from if one wants to take a tour. Tour companies are popular throughout the region, offering not only tours but also transportation to just about anywhere passengers wish to explore.

For instance, if one docks at the Civitavecchia port, in Italy, and wants to head to Rome to experience the Roman culture then one can get a three hour tour for one to three persons for 350€ from Discovery Tours. For a ten hour VIP tour, visiting just about every popular sightseeing destination, one can expect to pay 750€ and upwards. Tour companies offering excursions are not only popular in the European states of the Mediterranean but also in the south of the region in such a country like Israel. Companies such as ShoreTrips and Gems of Israel offer transportation and private tours, as low as $100 USD, of the holy land for individuals and groups looking to explore the rich and well documented history of the region.

Another great way to travel certain parts of the Mediterranean is by high speed trains. The use of high speed trains are very popular in the European states of the Mediterranean; allowing one to travel between cities such as Venice, Barcelona and Paris in style and comfort for reasonable prices. One can travel from Marseille to Montpellier and back for round $70.

Besides tours, excursions or the train renting a car is a great and flexible way of getting around. For example, while on the Greek Island of Rhodes renting a car will afford the opportunity to drive to different points of the island of one’s choosing. For someone on a tight budget, renting a car may not be ideal for everyone but if the budget allows for it then a rental car is recommended if you know where you are going and exactly what you want to do.

As we have seen, when one comes ashore in the Mediterranean there are many options available for transportation to allow one to see and do more while cruising the region. Choices can be personalized based on budget, where one intends to go and for length of time to suit one’s schedule.

Article written for www.mediterraneanfuncruises.com