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Mediterranean from Civitavecchia/Rome Cruise

  • Departure DateTue 22nd Dec 2020
  • Costa Cruises Costa Diadema
  • 14 Night Cruise From Rome
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Itinerary

  • Rome
  • Palermo
  • Athens
  • Crete
  • Port Said
  • Alexandria, Egypt
  • Malta
  • Barcelona
  • Marseille
  • Savona
  • Rome

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Day 1 - Rome

Arrive: Tue 22 December 2020 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 22 December 2020 at 18:00

From the ancient port of Civitavecchia you will land in the heart of the Roman and Etruscan civilisations; the old town is also a fabulous mediaeval village. Civitavecchia of today is the result of a thousand-year long process of civilisation and urbanisation in the Lazio region. In the area, close to where this city is located (and just 70 km from Rome), there are important historical elements that, over the centuries, have overlapped and accumulated to confirm the presence and evolution of organised social groups as far back as the prehistoric age. In fact, numerous traces of primitive settlements are found along the coast of Civitavecchia. Equally numerous and important are the Etruscan, Roman and mediaeval structures that have made the city an important urban centre and renowned as the Port of Rome since antiquity. During a cruise departing from Civitavecchia, before continuing in the Mediterranean, you can take advantage of this stop to visit Rome, the grandiose capital with its world-famous monuments: the Forums, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Trajan's Column, the St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia, Piazza di Spagna and many more.

Day 2 - Palermo

Arrive: Wed 23 December 2020 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 23 December 2020 at 18:00

Day 3 - At sea

Day 4 - Athens

Arrive: Fri 25 December 2020 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 25 December 2020 at 18:00

The cradle of Greek culture, Athens welcomes us to its port of Piraeus, watching us from above the wonderful Acropolis. Piraeus is the port of Athens, the largest in Europe, allowing you to visit the city, a place of dreams. A place of emigration, it has inspired numerous songs. Most ships will be making a stop in Athens before resuming the Mediterranean route or returning to the Atlantic. Take the time to visit the Acropolis and maybe the museum located at its base. Before flying out, enjoy the spectacle of a sunset at Capo Sunio. Try not to visit the city when it's too hot in summer, much of the population moves out of town. Not to be missed: • The mythical Parthenon • The Ancient Agora • The Olympic Stadium

Day 5 - Crete

Arrive: Sat 26 December 2020 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 26 December 2020 at 18:00

Crete is part of the history of the Mediterranean. The myth about Theseus, the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Knossos and Ariadne's famous thread is among the best known in the world. The stop at Heraklion starts with a visit to the port of Crete. Situated in the centre of the island, this former British watchtower has a long history. You cannot land on the island that gave birth to the legend of the Minotaur without visiting the ancient Palace of Knossos. Its ancient Minoan ruins and its maze of corridors and rooms evoke the famous Greek myth of the labyrinth. Equally impressive is the island fortress of Spinalonga, which is well worth a visit. Heraklion embodies the charm of an era both ancient and medieval.

Day 6 - At sea

Day 7 - Port Said

Arrive: Mon 28 December 2020 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 28 December 2020 at 21:00

What used to be a small village at the time of the Pharaohs, certainly lower in importance and wealth than the extraordinary and mythical Alexandria of Egypt, is presently the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the African continent and in the Islamic world. In fact Cairo betrays its origins, more Muslim than Egyptian.

Day 8 - Alexandria, Egypt

Arrive: Tue 29 December 2020 at 20:00 / Depart: Tue 29 December 2020 at 23:59

Day 9 - At sea

Day 10 - Malta

Arrive: Thu 31 December 2020 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 31 December 2020 at 18:00

The port of Valletta is Malta's heart. It was here that the Knights of the Order left for the Crusades from here and devoted themselves to caring for the wounded. In the Mediterranean, the port of Valletta has an important history and a strategic location. Its entrance, located between St Fort and the Sant’Angelo and Ricasoli Forts, transports you instantly into chivalrous past of the island. During your stop in Valletta you will be able to walk the streets with the colourful and decorated facades of the houses. Don’t miss a visit to the magnificent Barrakka Gardens from megalithic times, and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Then visit Gozo to admire the scenery of natural sculptures carved by the sea.

Day 11 - At sea

Day 12 - Barcelona

Arrive: Sat 02 January 2021 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 02 January 2021

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place. In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years at least on Spanish monarchy and on European commercial events.

Day 13 - Marseille

Arrive: Sun 03 January 2021 / Depart: Sun 03 January 2021

Day 14 - Savona

Arrive: Mon 04 January 2021 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 04 January 2021

Above the port of Savona, the Priamar Fortress greets every departure and arrival of the Costa ships sailing in the Mediterranean. Genoa and its aquarium are nearby. The port of Savona, which you can explore during your cruise in Italy, is one of the prettiest of the Italian Riviera. The lovely climate, summers that are never to hot, mild winters and the exceptional beauty of the sea near the town makes Savona an excellent base to set out to explore Liguria. Savona is notable for the Priamar Fortress, which has dominated the town since the 16th century, and also for its historic centre where you can visit Savona Cathedral. A stop in Savona can also be an opportunity to visit the nearby city of Genoa and its narrow, picturesque streets, known as “caruggi”.

Day 15 - Rome

Arrive: Tue 05 January 2021 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 05 January 2021

From the ancient port of Civitavecchia you will land in the heart of the Roman and Etruscan civilisations; the old town is also a fabulous mediaeval village. Civitavecchia of today is the result of a thousand-year long process of civilisation and urbanisation in the Lazio region. In the area, close to where this city is located (and just 70 km from Rome), there are important historical elements that, over the centuries, have overlapped and accumulated to confirm the presence and evolution of organised social groups as far back as the prehistoric age. In fact, numerous traces of primitive settlements are found along the coast of Civitavecchia. Equally numerous and important are the Etruscan, Roman and mediaeval structures that have made the city an important urban centre and renowned as the Port of Rome since antiquity. During a cruise departing from Civitavecchia, before continuing in the Mediterranean, you can take advantage of this stop to visit Rome, the grandiose capital with its world-famous monuments: the Forums, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Trajan's Column, the St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia, Piazza di Spagna and many more.

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