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Costa Mediterranea Cruise Review to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Costa Mediterranea

7 Night Greece/Turkey/Croatia (Venice Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 05, 2006

Ship: Costa Mediterranea

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

The ship is very large and accomodates so many passengers you lose the intimate feel and special attention you find on smaller ships. It is lavishly decorated and was fun to explore. The crew are very helpful and friendly. It is a great place to brush up on languages as five are spoken on board.

Ports of call

Istanbul, Turkey

5 out of 5
Istanbul is where Manhattan meets Baghdad. There is an eclectic mix of cultures that combines Islamic culture with the best of the West.
Don't Miss: All of the old city

Dubrovnik, Croatia

5 out of 5
A beautiful site on the Adriatic with great views of the city just outside of town. Beaches nearby.
Don't Miss: Old City

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

5 out of 5
A small fishing and tourist town is the gateway to the site of the original Olympic Games.
Don't Miss: The ruins of Olympia

Bari, Italy

3 out of 5
There are a few interesting sites but there was little to do and most shops and reataurants were closed.
Don't Miss: The Basilica of San Nicola

Izmir, Turkey

5 out of 5
A bustling port that offers a view of modern Turkey before heading off to numerous well-preserved ancient cities
Don't Miss: Ephesus

Istanbul, Turkey

5 out of 5
Istanbul is where Manhattan meets Baghdad. There is an eclectic mix of cultures that combines Islamic culture with the best of the West.
Don't Miss: All of the old city

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

5 out of 5
A small fishing and tourist town is the gateway to the site of the original Olympic Games.
Don't Miss: The ruins of Olympia

Bari, Italy

3 out of 5
There are a few interesting sites but there was little to do and most shops and reataurants were closed.
Don't Miss: The Basilica of San Nicola

Izmir, Turkey

5 out of 5
A bustling port that offers a view of modern Turkey before heading off to numerous well-preserved ancient cities
Don't Miss: Ephesus

Dubrovnik, Croatia

5 out of 5
A beautiful site on the Adriatic with great views of the city just outside of town. Beaches nearby.
Don't Miss: Old City

Pros: Fantastic ports where you can explore ancient and modern cultures

Cons: The ship may actually be too large which gives a less relaxed atmosphere

Recommends Costa Mediterranea? Yes!

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