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Christmas in the Mediterranean

Trip highlights:

  • Mediterranean cuisine on board and ashore
  • Ancient and modern art treasures
  • Relaxation on the Costa Toscana

Cruise aboard the Costa Toscana

Christmas done differently: instead of cold and hustle, you can look forward to mild temperatures, Mediterranean charm and festive tranquillity on the high seas. This special cruise takes you in elegant surroundings to historic coastal cities that come into their own at Christmastime.

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Costa Toscana A harbour with sailing boats and a church on a hill in the background. Barri Gòtic district in Barcelona Ottoman Monumental Gate, La Goulette, Tunisia Palermo Cathedral with gardens and a blue sky in the background. Three colourful tuk-tuks driving along a city street. Roman Forum in Rome at sunset, with ancient ruins and columns in the foreground. Illuminated Christmas tree in front of St Peter's Basilica at night. Coastal town with colourful buildings and waves breaking on the shore.

Day 1: Switzerland - Savona

Travel to Savona. You check into your cabin and can explore the ship. At 17.30 h the call goes out: "Cast off!" and the ship sets sail.

Day 2: Marseille

To get a full impression of the beauty of Marseille's Old Town, we recommend a stroll to Rue du Panier, just east of the Vieux Port. Green plants, antique shop signs and wonderful restaurants make the Old Town what it is. Equally lovely is the "Vieux Port", which translates as the Old Port of Marseille. It is the heart of Marseille, and along the harbour wall there are many cafés and bars. (Arrival 09.00 h / Departure 18.00 h)

Day 3: Barcelona

Enjoy an exciting day in Barcelona. A highlight of Barcelona is the monumental Sagrada Família church, located in the l'Eixample district. Construction of the church has been under way for 140 years. Another "must see" is Park Güell, the city's most famous park, adorned with thousands of mosaic tiles. (Arrival 09.00 h / Departure 19.00 h)

23.30 - 00.30 h On the high seas, at the darkest point of the Balearic Sea, you will see the sky and the stars as never before. The captain will guide you through this extraordinary experience. On the outer decks you will discover the secrets of the heavens and look up to admire planets and constellations. To identify them more easily, download the free Stellarium app.

Day 4: Palma de Mallorca

Palma is the lively capital of Mallorca, known for its impressive Gothic cathedral La Seu, which towers above the harbour, and for its charming Old Town with narrow lanes, historic buildings and cosy cafés.

(Arrival 07.30 h / Departure 17.00 h)

Day 5: At sea

Take some time out and relax at the Solemio Beauty Spa, or enjoy an Aperol Spritz on Deck 16 with a wonderful view of the sea. Every evening in the theatre, spectacular shows await you: musicals, comedy shows, acrobats, games and much more.

Day 6: Palermo

Palermo is the capital of Sicily, known for its fascinating blend of Arab, Norman and Baroque influences, reflected in magnificent churches, palaces and historic markets. (Arrival 08.00 h / Departure 16.30 h)

Day 7: Civitavecchia/ Rome

From the old port of Civitavecchia you reach the heart of Roman and Etruscan civilisation. (Arrival 08.30 h / Departure 19.00 h)

Day 8: Savona - Switzerland

In the morning you arrive back in Savona. Return journey to Switzerland.

A holiday on the Costa Toscana becomes an unforgettable experience. Expect shows and performances featuring international artists, pools with slides and water features for all ages, a spa area, a state-of-the-art gym and much more. The Costa Toscana also offers excellent dining: its choice of restaurants serving Italian and international cuisine is the largest in the entire fleet. And that is not all: the new LNG engines of the Costa Toscana protect the environment, making travel ever more sustainable. The ship in numbers: 1550 cabins in 11 categories, 13 pools and whirlpools, 11 restaurants and snack bars and

19 bars & lounges.

Children up to 17.99 years travelling in a cabin with 2 adults sail on the Costa Toscana free of charge and pay only for the coach journey (Fr. 99.- per child). The 3rd + 4th adult in the cabin benefits from a special price of Fr. 485.-.

Shore excursions

Costa Toscana offers shore excursions organised in the ports of your cruise. These shore excursions are chargeable and must be booked directly with Costa, or where possible on board the Costa Toscana.

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Included services

  • Travel in Comfort coach
  • Cruise on the Costa Toscana
  • Full board on board

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  • Carefully planned

    Every route is chosen with attention to detail and perfectly organised.

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