Let Europe's #1 cruise line show you Europe's secret winter vacation destinations.
The fantastic archaeological and religious sites of Egypt, Turkey and Greece, where treasures lie waiting for your discovery
and temperatures are surprisingly mild. These 10-night cruises are the perfect escape from the winter doldrums.
So why not go on a cruise this winterthat's really exotic -- in Europe's Holy Lands, with Costa.
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from New York and selected gateways and port charges/fees. U.S. Customs Fees and Excise Taxes, International Fees/Taxes/PFC's and Airline Taxes may apply. Andiamo Advance Purchase Rates are guaranteed for all bookings made 120 days prior to sailing. Within 120 days of sailing, discount may be reduced or eliminated. Valid for residents of US and Canada only. |
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2001 Sailing Dates: May 2, 12, 22; Jun. 1; Oct. 22 |
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Arrive
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Depart
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| 1 | Savona, Italy |
5:00 pm
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| 2 | Naples, Italy |
1:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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| 3 | Messina, Sicily |
8:00 am
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1:00 pm
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| 4 | At Sea |
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| 5 | Alexandria, Egypt |
8:00 am
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10:00 pm
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| 6 | Limassol, Cyprus |
1:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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| 7 | Antalya, Turkey |
8:00 am
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6:00 pm
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| 8 | Rhodes, Greece |
8:00 am
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5:00 pm
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| 9 | Kithera, Greece |
8:00 am
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NOON
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| 10 | At Sea |
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| 11 | Savona, Italy |
10:00 am
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Andiamo Advance Purchase Rate, category 1. |
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Ports of Call
Alexandria has been celebrated by generals, lovers and poets throughout the ages. A short safari through the desert takes you to modern Cairo, one of the greatest cities on Earth, and in Giza visit the sphinxes, the sarcophagi and pyramids attesting to the power of the great Pharaohs.
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Turkey's most beautiful city offers an exquisite combination of sand, sea and mountains among the ruins from its former Greek, Roman and Hittite inhabitants.
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Kithera is the birthplace of Aphrodite, and the goddess of love chose an appropriate place to make her appearance because Kithera is love at first site. It's beautiful, remote and blessedly undisturbed. So relax, unwind and enjoy a perfect Ionian Island day.
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You'll see the temples and villas of ancient Greeks and Romans, marvel at the Byzantine frescoes and walk in the path of the crusaders. You can also visit Nicosia, a city that sits between the border of Greek and Turkish Cyprus.
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For knights and kings, Messina was the last stop before heading off to the Crusades. Explore the Church of the Annunciation of the Catalans where Richard the Lionhearted worshipped in 1190.
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Naples is the diva of Italy. All the sights, scents and sounds of southern Italy are here. It's where pasta was invented and the first pizza was tossed. See the ashen ruins of Pompeii, where ancient Romans came to play, only to be lost under Vesuvius' fire and fury.
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The crusader Knights of St. John made Rhodes their headquarters. Explore the massive fortress of the Palace of Grand Masters and peer into tiny rooms of the Inns which once housed the knights. See where the towering Colossus of Rhodes once stood - it could be seen for miles at sea.
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Located in the center of the Italian Riviera, Savona boasts one of the best beaches in the entire region. Dating back more than 2,000 years, this is an area very rich in culture, offering a unique glimpse of Italy's Ligurian coast.
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