Greek Islands and Italy Cruise — Costa Pacifica, 9 Nights

About Greek Islands and Italy Cruise — Costa Pacifica, 9 Nights

A 9 Nights 10 Days Greek Islands and Italy cruise aboard the Costa Pacifica. Fly from Istanbul; on arrival, transfer to the port and board the ship. The ship calls at the ports of Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, Palermo, Valletta, Crete and Athens (Piraeus), in that order. Itinerary summary: Day 1 Istanbul – embarkation port; Day 2 Rome (Civitavecchia); Day 3 Naples; Day 4 Palermo; Day 5 Valletta; Day 6 At sea; Day 7 Crete; Day 8 Athens (Piraeus); Day 9 At sea; Day 10 Istanbul. Cabin options: Promo Interior Cabin Promo. The cabin supplement is added at booking according to the cabin you select. Departure date: 11 April 2027. The price per person starts from €1.099. Included: Scheduled economy-class round-trip flights; Turkish-speaking guide service regardless of group size; Airport-port-airport transfers; Airport and port taxes; Accommodation in the selected category for the duration of the tour; Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board, plus snacks.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – embarkation port

Flight from Istanbul; transfer to the port upon arrival, embarkation, and cabin check-in. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2 — Rome (Civitavecchia)

Stop at the port of Rome (Civitavecchia). Spend the day sightseeing and enjoying free time around Borghese Park, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza della Repubblica, the Theatre of Marcellus, and Piazza della Rotonda. Overnight stay on board.

Day 3 — Naples

Stop at the port of Naples. Sightseeing and free time around Pompeii, Vesuvius, and the Campania Region during the day. Overnight on board.

Day 4 — Palermo

Port call in Palermo. Palermo Cathedral and Monreale Cathedral can be visited from this port; optional shore excursions are available. Overnight stay on board.

Day 5 — Valletta

Stopover at Valletta port. Sightseeing around Mdina, Saint Paul's Cathedral, Carmelite Priory, and Vilhena Palace, along with free time during the day. Overnight stay on board.

Day 6 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 7 — Crete

Stopover at Crete port. Sightseeing and free time around Eleftherias Square and Valide Sultan Mosque during the day. Overnight stay on board.

Day 8 — Athens (Piraeus)

Stopover at Athens (Piraeus) port. Sightseeing and free time during the day around the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Omonia Square, the Presidential Palace, and the War Museum. Overnight on board.

Day 9 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 10 — Istanbul

Disembarkation after breakfast at Istanbul port. Transfer to the airport and return flight to Istanbul.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Greek Islands and Italy cruise with Costa Pacifica take?

Tour is 9 nights 10 days.

Which ports does the ship visit?

In order: Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, Palermo, Valletta, Crete, Athens (Piraeus).

Which ship operates this tour?

Aboard Costa Pacifica.

Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?

Departing by flight from Istanbul, transferring to the port upon arrival to board the ship; return is also by flight.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: April 11, 2027. Prices start from €1,099 per person.

What cabin types are available?

Promo Inside Cabin Promo (base price). Difference is per person.

What is included in the price?

Scheduled round-trip economy-class flights; Turkish-speaking guide service regardless of group size; airport-port-airport transfers; airport and port taxes; accommodation in the selected category for the duration of the tour; breakfast, lunch and dinner on board, plus snacks; drinks from the buffet and vending machines located in various areas of the ship; entertainment and shows on board; use of the fitness and sports facilities.

What is not included in the price?

Service charges. 11€ per person per day, payable on board. Mandatory; medical services; shore excursions; personal expenses; domestic connecting flights; required visa fee. Multiple-entry Schengen visa; all drinks ordered in the ship's bars and restaurants; international departure fee.

Is a visa required?

Since the itinerary calls at ports in the Schengen area, Turkish citizens travelling with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are required to obtain a Schengen visa. As the ship leaves the Schengen area and re-enters, the visa must be multiple-entry.