Costa Venezia’s new cruises are now available from Istanbul as of May 1.
Holidaymakers can purchase flight and cruise packages which are available from all main European countries with Turkish Airlines to Istanbul.
Guests will then board Costa Venezia from the new Galataport cruise terminal in Istanbul.
The new cruises mark the beginning of a collaboration between Costa Cruises, Turkish Airlines, the Turkish National Tourist Board and Galataport Istanbul, said the cruise line in a statement.
Mario Zanetti, President of Costa Cruises said: “Our restart program ahead of summer is strengthened by a truly unique offer.
“The main new feature of Costa Venezia cruises is the possibility of visiting the best of Turkey in a single holiday, starting from Istanbul, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
“We believe Turkey has great potential for cruises, and we are trying to be the first to develop it.
“Istanbul can be reached from the main European countries in just a few hours’ flight time, it has good air connections and modern ports, as well as a mild climate that makes it possible to operate all year round, and above all it offers an incredible variety of experiences and attractions”
Travellers can choose from three different itineraries, all with embarkation and disembarkation in Istanbul.
In spring, summer and autumn, from 1 May to 13 November 2022, Costa Venezia will offer two one-week itineraries dedicated to Turkey and Greece, which can be combined into a single 15-day “super tour”, with 8 calls in port longer than 10 hours.
In winter 2022-23, Costa Venezia will be offering a third 12-day itinerary to Turkey, Egypt, Israel and Cyprus, visiting Istanbul (with a two-day, one-night call), Bodrum, Limassol, Haifa (also with a two-day, one-night call), Alexandria and Kusadasi.
From spring 2023, the two itineraries in Turkey and Greece will resume.
Costa Venezia, built at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, is a 135,000-ton ship with 2,116 guest cabins.
With 13 different restaurants and 8 bars, the gastronomic offer is specifically created for Costa by three world-renowned chefs, Bruno Barbieri, Hélène Darroze and Ángel León.
Families with children will find many activities on board, such as a water park and an adventure park, and couples will find a private spa, swimming pools and plenty of space for intimate moments.
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