Christmas in the Mediterranean Cruise aboard the Costa Toscana
Christmas with a difference: instead of cold weather and hustle and bustle, you can look forward to mild temperatures, Mediterranean magic and a festive sense of calm on the open sea. This special cruise takes you, in stylish surroundings, to historic coastal cities that reveal their own unique charm at Christmas time.
Dates and prices
- 2026
| 19.12. - 26.12.2026 | Sa. - Sa. | from CHF 645.- |
Day 1: Switzerland - Savona
Journey to Savona. You will go to your cabin and can explore the ship. At 17.30 h it is time to cast off: "Cast off!" and the ship leaves port.
Day 2: Marseille
To gain a comprehensive impression of the beauty of Marseille's old town, we recommend a detour to the Rue du Panier, which lies not far from the eastern side of the Vieux Port. Green plants, antique shop signs and wonderful restaurants make the old town what it is. Equally beautiful is the "Vieux Port", which translates as the Old Port of Marseille. It is the heart of Marseille, and along the harbour quay there are many cafés and bars. (Arrival 09.00 h/ Departure 18.00 h)
Day 3: Barcelona
Enjoy an exciting day in Barcelona. One of Barcelona's highlights is the monumental church of the Sagrada Família, located in the l'Eixample district. Construction of the church has been under way for 140 years. Another "must see" is Park Güell, the city's most famous park, which is decorated with thousands of mosaic tiles. (Arrival 09.00 h/ Departure 19.00 h)
23.30 - 00.30 On the high seas, at the darkest point of the Balearic Sea, you will see the sky and the stars as never before. The captain will introduce you to this extraordinary experience. On the outer decks you will discover the secrets of the heavens and travel with your gaze turned upwards to admire planets and constellations. To help you identify them more easily, download the free Stellarium app.
Day 4: Palma de Mallorca
Palma is the lively capital of Mallorca, known for its impressive Gothic cathedral La Seu, which towers above the harbour, and for its charming old town with narrow lanes, historic buildings and cosy cafés.
(Arrival 07.30 h/ Departure 17.00 h)
Day 5: at sea
Take some time out and relax in the Solemio Beauty Spa or enjoy an Aperol Spritz on Deck 16 with a wonderful view of the sea. Every evening in the theatre, spectacular shows await you: musicals, comedy shows, acrobats, games and much more.
Day 6: Palermo
Palermo is the capital of Sicily, known for its fascinating blend of Arab, Norman and Baroque influences, reflected in magnificent churches, palaces and historic markets. (Arrival 08.00 h/ Departure 16.30 h)
Day 7: Civitavecchia/ Rome
From the old port of Civitavecchia you can reach the heart of Roman and Etruscan civilisation. (Arrival 08.30 h/ Departure 19.00 h)
Day 8: Savona - Switzerland
In the morning you arrive back in Savona. Return journey to Switzerland.
INCLUDED
- Travel by Comfort coach
- Cruise aboard the Costa Toscana
- Full board on board
Hotels
A holiday aboard the Costa Toscana will be an unforgettable experience. You can look forward to shows and performances by international artists, pools with slides and water features for all ages, a spa area, a state-of-the-art gym and much more. The Costa Toscana also offers excellent dining: its selection of restaurants serving Italian and international cuisine is the largest in the entire fleet. And that's not all: the Costa Toscana's new LNG engines are kinder to the environment, making travel ever more sustainable. The ship in figures: 1,550 cabins in 11 categories, 13 pools and whirlpools, 11 restaurants and snack bars and
19 bars & lounges.
Children up to 17.99 years of age sharing a cabin with 2 adults travel free of charge on the Costa Toscana and only pay for the coach journey (CHF 99.- per child). The 3rd + 4th adult in the cabin benefits from a special price of CHF 485.-.
Shore excursions
In the ports of call on your cruise, shore excursions organised by the Costa Toscana are on offer. These excursions are subject to a charge and must be booked directly through Costa or, where possible, on board the Costa Toscana.
