These select sailings aboard the Costa Marina (25,600-tons, 776 double occupancy capacity) depart from Savona, Italy on June 29; July 10, 21; and August 1, 12 and 23. Ports of call featured include Argostoli, Greece; Heraklion, Crete; Ashdod, Israel; Port Said, Egypt; Nauplia, Greece and Naples, Italy. This is the first time Costa is offering routes with a port of call in Israel since 2001.
Guests will begin and end their journey with Italy's charms before venturing deep into the natural beauty of Greece's landscapes and cultures. From there, they'll reach Ashdod, Israel, a modern city from which they may visit centuries-old historical destinations including Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Also included in this itinerary is a stop in Port Said, Egypt, where travelers may visit Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza.
The Costa Marina is one of the most intimate ships in the Costa fleet. Design features include wide windows, skylights and glass atria that combine to create a stunning contemporary design and infuse the ambiance of the ship with an unexplainable energetic character. Interiors are nautically inspired, creating a crisp, continental feel.
For reservations or more information, contact a travel agent, call (800) GO-COSTA or visit www.costacruises.com.
Argostoli, Greece Photo (c) Linda Garrison