Greece

7 nights sailing from Istanbul on cruise ship Costa Fortuna

Itinerary: Sailing from Istanbul, visiting Mykonos, Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Kos (Greece), Athens (Piraeus), ending in Istanbul.
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7 nights sailing from Istanbul on cruise ship Costa Fortuna

Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Istanbul Embarkation | Departure: 18:00H
Day 2 Mykonos Arrival time: 15:00H | Departure: 23:00H 8 hours in destination
Gulf of Mykonos Onboard Experience
Day 3 Rhodes Arrival time: 11:00H | Departure: 20:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 4 Heraklion (Crete) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 19:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 5 Kos (Greece) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 6 Athens (Piraeus) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 23:00H 16 hours in destination
Dardanelles - The Dervish show Onboard Experience
Day 8 Istanbul Arrival time: 07:00H
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Greece

7 nights Cruise on Costa Fortuna. Sailing from Istanbul, visiting Mykonos, Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Kos (Greece), Athens (Piraeus), ending in Istanbul.

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Istanbul

Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. It is also one of the largest cities in Europe and the world. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both physically and culturally. Istanbul attracts visitors not only for its history and its monuments, but also for their way of life and its lovely people. It is the city of churches, synagogues and thousands of mosques Istanbul is the city of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi and Dolmabahce palaces.

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Mykonos

Probably the most famous of the Greek Islands, Queen of the Cyclades, and the most cosmopolitan. Mykonos, owes its fame to the beauty of its capital, its white houses narrow passages, and their numerous high quality beaches. Tourism is a major industry, and Mykonos is particularly renowned for its cosmopolitan nightlife; many international celebrities visit the island every summer and and its proximity to the island of Delos, rich in archaeological treasures.

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Onboard Experience

Gulf of Mykonos

All the energy of the Mykonos night comes on board for a sea party by the pool. Amidst the lights and colors reminiscent of the golden beaches and white houses of the island, the DJs will set the mood with music from the region's most glamorous clubs and will make you dance until late at night. An immersive party of pure pleasure.

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Rhodes

Rhodes is an island in Greece, located in the eastern Aegean Sea. It is located northeast of Crete, southeast of Athens and just off the Anatolian coast of Turkey. Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. From there you can access Lindos and its famous Acropolis which can be accessed on foot or by donkey.

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Heraklion (Crete)

Heraklion, or Heraclion also Iraklion is the largest city and capital of the island of Crete, Greece. It is one of the largest cities in Greece. Heraklion is the capital of Heraklion regional unit. The ruins of Knossos, which were excavated and restored by Arthur Evans, are nearby.

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Kos (Greece)

Located in the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Kos has long since been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. This multicultural island paradise offers visitors immaculate golden beaches, vibrant nightlife and wealth of activities and attractions. By day, the Hot Springs and Solfatara fields, the basilica of St. Stephens church, Asklepeion the ancient Temple of Medicine and Neratzia Venetian Castle of the Knights of St. John are popular with visitors. By night Kardamena, on the south-east coast, is home to a wide range of bars and nightclubs and entertainment.

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Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.

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Onboard Experience

Dardanelles - The Dervish show

Crossing the Dardanelles Strait by boat at sunset is like travelling back in time. You will see the gates of the Orient appear in the spiralling veils of the Whirling Dervishes, authentic ritual dancers who for centuries have practised a mystical, whirling dance as a form of meditation. A unique spectacle in the world. The Dervish show crossing the Dardanelles: travelling through time at the gates of the Orient, in the spiralling veils of the Dervishes, in a spectacular mystical dance.

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Istanbul

Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. It is also one of the largest cities in Europe and the world. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both physically and culturally. Istanbul attracts visitors not only for its history and its monuments, but also for their way of life and its lovely people. It is the city of churches, synagogues and thousands of mosques Istanbul is the city of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi and Dolmabahce palaces.

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The ship: Costa Fortuna

Costa Fortuna 2023 itineraries

Costa Fortuna is a tribute to the unforgettable transatlantic ships of the past. Built in the legendary shipyard of Genoa Sestri Ponente, it is the twin sister of Costa Magica.

Costa Fortuna's common areas are decorated with reproductions of advertising images of the 20s and 30s with posters of the transatlantic Michelangelo and Raffaello. In the lobby there are models of twenty-six vessels of the past that have been part of the Costa Cruises fleet. Its thirteen decks are dedicated to international ports. 4 swimming pools, one of them with a retractable roof, hydromassage and slide baths, open decks, casino, disco, the Rex 1932 theater ...

Year renovated 2018
Beam 36 m.
Length 272 m.
Tonnage 102.587 tn.
Occupancy 3470
Crew 1027
Ratio passenger / crew Standard 3:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Very good 30:1
Number of decks 13
Number of staterooms 1358
Number of interior staterooms 501
Number of staterooms with balcony 522
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What's included onboard?

A world of entertainment activities: games, competitions, treasure hunts, tournaments, parties, karaoke, theme evenings; Children entertainment: Squok and Teen Clubs divided by age group: Mini Club (ages 3-6 years), Maxi Club (ages 7-11), Teen Club Junior (ages 12-14), Teen Club (ages 15-17); Music shows, cabaret and talent shows in the theatre, dance and parties every night plus Disco.

Use of the pools and jacuzzis on the lidos, sun loungers and beach towels; Use of the ship's special areas and facilities: library and card room; Use of the ship's special areas and facilities: gym, multi-sport pitches, jogging track; Gym classes (aerobics, stretching, dance exercises, step aerobics) led by gym instructors (some classes as yoga or pilates might be available on some ships at a cost)

You always enjoy full board on board Costa; The full board includes coffee in the morning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and buffets; Meals by the pool and mouthwatering dinners at the restaurant; every evening you have the choice of a relaxed bite to eat at the buffet, or a more traditional dinner in the main restaurant.

All Costa cruises include all meals as standard; Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available in either the buffet or main dining room which are included in the cruise fare.

All cabins have every comfort you need for a pleasant stay: private bathrooms with soap bars and liquid soap for the shower, air conditioning, telephone, cable radio, satellite TV and safe; Your cabin is cleaned daily and all the linen you require (sheets and towels) is supplied and changed regularly.

What's not included?

Beverages are not included unless an all-inclusive drinks package fare has been booked; if drinks are not included in your cruise fare, a 15% gratuity is added to beverage purchases which are added to the onboard account.

Shops, boutiques and photographs; Laundry and ironing service; WiFi is available everywhere on board and Internet Point at an extra charge.

Costa Cruises will add a service charge per person, per day to the onboard account as a gratuity for cabin and dining services; the service charge is calculated daily according to the length of the cruise, the destination and the ship; Rates vary from €11 or  $13,50 for most sailings to €14,50 or $17,50 for selected sailings (these rates may vary and are compulsory); Children between the ages of 4 and 14 will be charged 50%.

Charges apply for room service and breakfast in the cabin.

Shoreside excursions are not included unless you have booked an excursion package or the cruise fare that includes an excursions package

Speciality restaurants such as Club restaurant, Samsara restaurant, Pummid'oro pizzeria, Wine Bar, Chocolate Bar and Ice Cream Parlour are not included (only available on some ships)

Treatments in the Beauty salon and treatments and use of Samsara Spa are not included (The spa is only available on some ships); charges also apply for Yoga and pilates classes where available

Sports simulators and state-of-the-art games (only available on some ships) and gambling games in the casino are not included

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