Napels is an overwhelming city in the south of Italy. According to legend, this is where the pizza was invented - just one of many great reasons to make this city your cruise destination.
Cruise destination Napels
Winding your way through Naples' narrow streets, squares and alleyways, you will imagine yourself in the past. The palaces, churches and ancient buildings will take your breath away. Of course, your path will cross many a museum. From the Museo Archeologico Nazionale full of Roman art to the medieval Castelnuovo castle. And did you know that pizza margherita was invented here? In 1889, a pizza baker from Naples baked a pizza for the royal Margherita of Savoy with the three colours of the Italian flag (mozzarella, tomato, basil); the dawn of a worldwide hit.
Got some time to spare? Explore the romantic Amalfi Coast. Marvel at the bizarrely well-preserved Roman houses, palaces and shops in Pompeii. Or climb Mount Vesuvius, the famous volcano. With so many impressive getaways, Naples definitely deserves a spot on your bucket list for your cruise holiday in the Mediterranean Sea.
