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Costa Offers European Cruising with Italian Flair –
Italian-based Costa Cruises is offering travellers the chance to experience the best of Europe on land and at sea, with its new 2006 European cruise program.
Renowned for its Italian hospitality and cuisine, Costa will sail to some of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean on cruises ranging from seven to eleven nights, priced from A$1170 per person*.
Costa’s stunning fleet – which next year includes the new 112,000-ton Costa Concordia – provides the backdrop for a relaxing, entertaining and cultural holiday.
Onboard, passengers can brush up on their Italian, enjoy Italian cooking classes, take in some great shows or simply relax by the pool, surrounded by the beautiful waters of the Med.
On land, passengers can explore ancient civilizations, be immersed in different cultures and absorb the breathtaking scenery that has made the region one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations.
Costa’s new 2006 European cruise brochure offers voyages from April to November next year and includes fabulous Pronto Price savings for early bookings. Cruise options include:
· seven-night cruises from the Roman port of Civitavecchia on Costa Romantica to Sicily and Turkey and the inspirational Greek islands of Patmos, Mykonos and Santorini, priced from $1170 per person*
· seven-night Ancient Treasures cruises from Venice aboard Costa Mediterranea, visiting Bari in southern Italy, Olympia in Greece and the colourful ports of Ismir and Istanbul in Turkey as well as the jewel of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik in Croatia. Fares start from $1280 per person*.
· seven-night cruises to Spain, Majorca, Tunisia, Malta and Sicily on the new superliner, Costa Concordia, priced from $1240 per person*
· 11-night cruises aboard Costa Europa from Savona in Italy, visiting Naples, Alexandria in Egypt, Limassol in Cyprus, Rhodes in Greece, La Valletta in Malta and Tripoli in Libya, priced from $1570 per person*
Costa Cruises Australia’s Managing Director Gavin Smith said he expected the 2006 program to be popular with Australians seeking a true European holiday.
“Costa’s great range of cruises and onboard Italian flair provide all the right ingredients for a memorable Mediterranean break,” Mr Smith said.
For more information in Australia, see a licensed travel agent, call 132 469 or visit www.costacruises.com.au
Graham Muldoon
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