There's nothing arguably better Britons can do than traveling by boat, for which they swiftly appreciated more ancient populations, which in turn, had used the sea to spread their culture.
So it is no wonder that the British explored and studied civilizations they came across with. Italy, Rome and Greece are traditional destinations of Britons travelling at sea. Rome's port is now Civitavecchia, 100 Km. north. Yet you can set your boat also in the mouth of the Tiber.
You don't need to stay on board, as you can rent beautiful Rome apartments well furnished and equipped with all modern accoutrements.
You can naturally visit also other Italian destinations, such as the Emerald Coast, the Cinque Terre, Elba, Capri and the Amalfi Coast. You will thus discover different landscapes, towns, languages and cuisines.
The quality of the accommodations, especially of apartment and villas, is usually high, or proposed at competitive prices.
After visiting Rome and its numberless sights, churches, parks, works of art, squares, intriguing streets, you can set sail to visit other intruiguing Italian and Mediterranean destinations.
