Themed Cruises To Try In 2019

When it comes to the ultimate vacation holiday, going on a cruise tops the list. Amazingly, thanks to tight competition, cruise liners are becoming more creative to attract more guests!

Introducing themed cruises! Themed cruises are great if you want to follow a favorite band, or experience eating food from renowned chefs around the world and more.

Check out cool-themed cruises that are great for everyone.

The ’80s Cruise (Music Themed Cruise)

There’s a lot of reason why people from all race and age love the 80s music.  Aside from the music, the 80’s is also remembered because of its cool costume and interesting fashion trends.  So why not go on a cruise and celebrate the 80’s!

Expect famous bands, celebrities, tubular activities like trivia contests, guest interviews, karaoke and more. Also, don’t forget to wear your 80’s attire.!

Check out here for more information: the80scruise.com

Food and Wine Cruises

When it comes to cruises, one would think of a huge buffet, unlimited chocolate fountains, wine-tasting and so on. So why not make it a theme on a cruise?

Food cruises also vary. You can go on a sophisticated food and wine cruises where you can get to taste the most exquisite cuisine paired with exclusive wines. Or you can go on a gastronomic adventure and experience exotic cuisines. Either fine dining or feasting, Food, and wine cruises are an ultimate haven for every food lover.

Check out more food and beverage cruises in this article here.

Kosher Cruises

Kosher cruises are best for observant Jews who want to keep kosher during their vacation. But it can be great for everyone too! From start to the end, you will only be served with only delicious kosher food and you can also have the chance to meet renowned rabbis or scholars. There’s even a synagogue on board.

But the highlight are the Jewish heritage tours and other excursions. If you want a very relaxing and thrilling cruise, the kosher cruise is the best.

For available itineraries and other information, you can check out Kosher River Cruises – a luxury river cruise that’s in the kosher touring industry for more than 30 years.

Best Places for a Jewish Tour in Italy

Jews have been in Italy for a very long time, and it did not start well. About 2000 years ago, Rome attacked Jerusalem and stole treasures from the temples and the Jews. The stolen things funded a gigantic amphitheater, which is now known as the Colosseum.

Italy has witnessed both dark and beautiful history of the Jews, making it the best destination for Jewish tours.

Here are some of the must-visit places in Italy. 

Jewish Museum

There are multiple Jewish museums in Italy, but the most recent museum was The National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah, or MEIS. Located strategically between the historical places of Venice and Bologna, the museum was once a prison building.

The museum features an exhibition about the dark history of the Jews, among others.

Jewish Ghetto or Roman Ghetto 

One can say that this is the best Jewish attraction in Rome. This place has witnessed one of the most heartbreaking brutalities of the Nazis during the Second World War. During that time, the German government declared that the Jews in Rome will not be sent to concentration camps if they pay a gold ransom. However, even though the ransom was raised by the Jewish community, they were still ransacked on October 16, 1943, and deported almost 2000 people, and only 16 Jewish survived.

But despite the dark history, the community still strived. Over the years, the place has become a beautiful neighborhood filled with restaurants and synagogues.

Jewish Catacombs

A century ago, the Jewish catacombs were discovered and archeologically excavation went on for the next 12 years. However, the most well-known Christian catacomb was just opened for public viewing in 2016.

Base on the discovery, the catacombs were built in the second and third centuries, and are thought to have remained in use until the fifth century.

There are 6 Jewish catacombs but only one can be visited. The tour will last for at least three hours and the itinerary includes “Kokhim” graves which are beautifully painted and a view of galleries too.

Arch of Titus

One of the greatest surviving structures in the ancient Roman Empire. This was built as a memorial for the military triumphs of Emperor Titus, including the Great Revolt of the Jews.

It became more famous because of the engraving depicts of soldiers holding up a golden menorah in victory. Since the arch was completed, it became a tradition of the Jews in Rome not to walk below the arch.