Savona boasts a stunning port to start your cruise holiday on the shores of the Ligurian Sea, at the top of the boot of Italy. Yachts and cruise ships float in the narrow port, which combines traditional architecture with modern waterside apartments.
Cruise holiday from Savona
The city itself boasts a plethora of historical sites, from the 16th-century Priamar Fortress to the magnificent Sistine Chapel - a frescoed mausoleum with a famous namesake in Vatican City. Its greatest claim to fame, however, is that it was once home to explorer Christopher Columbus. Do your own exploring outside the city limits and drive to big cities like Genoa and Turin in an hour or two.
Along the coastline on the way to Genoa, you get to visit Italy's largest aquarium - Acquario di Genova. Built to honour the discovery of the New World by Columbus 500 years ago, it was designed to look like a ship about to sail out to sea. The aquarium features a wide range of animals including gentoo penguins, bottlenose dolphins and manatees.
