Cruise Itinerary

Catania, Sicily - Taranto - Valletta, Malta - La Goulette - Palermo - Naples, Italy

Day	Date	Port	Details	Arrival	Departure
1	09/21/2024	Catania, Sicily, Italy	info Day 1: Catania, Sicily, Italy Costa Cruises stops in Catania on the Mediterranean cruise. This Sicilian city, proud of its ancient history, is a port that should not be missed. The stop in Catania will offer you both cultural visits, which are some of the most beautiful in Italy, and shore excursions full of wonderful surprises. Dynamic and full of energy, it will surprises with the richness of its old town and the unique sight of the lava layers on the slopes of Mount Etna. Catania, like Sicily, is rich in monuments, ancient traditions and sumptuous food, which it shares generously with the rest of the world. The port of Catania is located about 300 metres from the historic city centre. We suggest that you visit the Piazza del Duomo, symbol of the city. If you cross Via Crociferi, one of the city’s most famous streets, you come to Palazzo Biscari, one of the most impressive and majestic buildings in the whole of Sicily. Finally, you can see Mount Etna looking north, with its famous lava flows.	-	17:00
2	09/22/2024	Taranto		09:00	17:00
3	09/23/2024	At Sea		-	-
4	09/24/2024	Valletta	info Day 4: Valletta 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.	08:00	17:00
5	09/25/2024	La Goulette		10:00	19:00
6	09/26/2024	Palermo (Sicily)	info Day 6: Palermo (Sicily) Strategically placed between Europe and Africa, the island of Sicily has for centuries been a focus of military and commercial activity. And the city of Palermo is still today a fascinating centre of culture and enterprise. According to historical research, the prehistoric inhabitants of Palermo, once named Panormus because of its deep bay and anchorage, lived in caves and shelters around the 660-metre high Mount Pellegrino, which dominates the city's skyline. The city has been ruled by all the great ancient powers of the region including Greek, Punic, Roman, Carthaginian, Byzantine, Saracen, Norman, Spanish and Bourbon.	09:00	19:00
7	09/27/2024	Naples	info Day 7: Naples Naples is the heart of the Mediterranean. A unrivalled city where everything becomes a pleasant experience. The port of Naples is located right in the heart of the city and you can easily reach the city centre on foot. One of Italy’s symbolic cities: a cruise to Naples will immerse you in a universe of flavours and traditions that have developed during a history of almost 3,000 years. A shore excursion around Naples is like a visit to an open-air museum watched over by the majestic slopes of Vesuvius. The true soul of the city is Spaccanapoli in the ancient heart of the Decumani—the streets built in the Greco-Roman era—where you dodge mopeds as you stroll among the artisan workshops. It would be sacrilege to take a trip to Naples and not enter at least one of the over 500 churches in the old city. Take advantage of the break to visit Pompeii. You will be offered two shore excursions to immerse yourself in the heart of history and visit the ruins of this ancient Roman city. Then, let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the landscapes between the Hill of Posillipo and Vesuvius. If you want to go shopping, take a trip to Spaccanapoli, the main artery of the city.	09:00	-

Ship: Costa Fascinosa

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A large ship just waiting to be experienced. Costa Fascinosa is the perfect venue for a laid-back holiday, full of fun. Features modern and multi-faceted artworks.

With its 114,500 tonnes, it’s one of the largest Italian merchant marine ships. Born to pay homage to the theatre, its decks are named after famous people such as: Zhivago, Aida, Tosca. Architecturally, the heart of Costa Fascinosa is its huge atrium which opens with the central staircase on to nine decks, from 3 to 13 degrees; the area has large mirrors that enhance the visual effect, to be fully appreciated from the panoramic lifts. The Aqua Park with its pirate décor and fairy-tale castle is the perfect space for kids. Now take a look at the current position of Costa Fascinosa.

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Costa Fascinosa

Destination Europe, Mediterranean
Cruise Departure port Catania, Sicily
Departure date 21 Sep 2024
Duration 6 nights

Interior from $539.00pp
Outside from $679.00pp
Balcony from $859.00pp
Suite from $1,539.00pp

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Cruise Itinerary

Day 1: Catania, Sicily, Italy

Day 4: Valletta

Day 6: Palermo (Sicily)

Day 7: Naples

Ship: Costa Fascinosa

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