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Includes airfare, fuel surcharges, transfers, all meals aboard the cruise, comprehensive optional touring program and much more!
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Join us on this fantastic celebration of the cultural riches and natural beauty of the Western Mediterranean as we set sail aboard the Costa Concordia, a recent (and beautiful) addition to Italy's premier luxury cruise line.
Our journey is an exotic living mosaic, where every port recalls another magnificent era of castles and fortresses, steaming volcanoes, ancient cultures, exotic art, and architectural treasures and grandeur. We'll visit fascinating ports of call in Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Malta and Sicily, while enjoying the lavish Italian lifestyle aboard our cruise ship.
Our amazing prices on this luxurious vacation are guaranteed for four departures only: June 30, October 6, November 3 & November 10. Other dates may be available upon request. Reserve your spot by January 19, 2007 and save up to $1000 per couple plus a chance to upgrade to a deluxe, outside cabin with a veranda, your private balcony on the Mediterranean, for only $399 per person.
If you're dreaming of a luxury cruise vacation without compromise, this is one opportunity you can't afford to miss. But hurry and reserve your space before our magnificent Mediterranean dream vacation is all sold out.

Day 2: Arrive in Rome. Early afternoon arrival in Rome, vibrant capital of Italy. After customs formalities, you'll be escorted to Civitavecchia to board the Costa Concordia and begin your weeklong Mediterranean cruise. Costa Concordia (B,D)
Day 3: Savona (Genoa). With origins dating back to the middle of the Bronze Age, Savona's ancient structures and winding streets are just minutes from the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and is an area rich in culture. Explore on your own, or join an optional shore excursion to Genoa, Liguria's capital and ancient Maritime Republic, Enjoy a visit to the old city, including a walking tour along what Rubens defined as "the most beautiful street in Europe," the Via Garibaldi (B,L,D)
Day 4: Barcelona. Explore Spain's most exciting, flamboyant and sophisticated city, home to the 1992 Olympics. An optional shore excursion takes you to the Barrio Gotico (old quarter), a 14th century maze of tiny houses, stately palaces and intriguing shops. See the famous palm tree-lined Plaça Real, hub of Barcelona nightlife, and visit a lively Ramblas café where Catalan voices accompany dancers swaying to the Sardana. Marvel at one the greatest architectural achievements of the 20th century, Gaudi's extravagant Cathedral of Sagrada Familia. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Palma de Mallorca. This morning arrive at the sun-splashed port of Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in the Balearic Islands. Here, for millennia, the famous and ordinary have found their private paradise in this lovely vacation island off Spain's coast. Wander on your own or join an optional shore excursion including a visit to Palma's Grand Cathedral, harbor and lovely Old Town. (B,L,D)
Thank you guys for allowing us to spend a nice Thanksgiving on the Concordia. It was a great trip and cruise and you did a FANTASTIC JOB.
— Carlos & Gloria Vargas, Chicago, IL
Day 6: Tunis. This afternoon arrive at Tunis, Tunisia, where whitewashed, blue-shuttered buildings hide a treasure trove of Ottoman art. On an optional shore excursion, inspect illuminated manuscripts from the Koran, follow the twisting lanes and alleys of the old Inner City, and marvel at the ornate Palace of Dar Ben Abdallah and the magnificent Mosque, whose 184 columns were "recycled" from the rocky ruins of Carthage. (B,L,D)
Day 7: La Valletta. Today you'll have an opportunity to visit the fascinating port of La Valletta on the island of Malta, where the Knights of St. John established their headquarters in 1530. An optional shore excursion takes you to St. John's Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace, the Armory and a hospital, which became the site of a modern East/West Summit in 1989. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Palermo. This morning you'll arrive at the Sicilian port city of Palermo, once regarded as Europe's grandest, most beautiful city. Explore the city's fascinating treasures on an optional excursion that includes the Four Corners of Palermo, where each 17th century Spanish Baroque facade is adorned with a statue, the Fontana Pretoria, often called the Fountain of Shame because of its nude Florentine figures, and the famous Norman Cathedral and Capuchin catacombs, among other sites. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Arrive in Rome. Arrive in Rome this morning. After breakfast, disembark from your cruise and enjoy a full day to explore Rome, the Eternal City. You'll find a treasure trove of ancient ruins, art, music and architecture, religious passion, all juxtaposed against the frenetic pace and cutting edge modern fashion of an ultra-modern European city. Your hotel is ideally located, within short distance of many major attractions, as well as the best shopping and dining. (B)
Day 10: Rome/USA. Your memorable Mediterranean journey ends as you say arrivederci Roma to the Eternal City and transfer independently to the airport for your return flight to the USA. Arrive in the USA later today. Or, continue your stay in Rome by adding a late return and extra nights to your package. (B)
Click here for specifications, deck plans and more photos of the ship.
This is the ship for fitness and relaxation. Completely innovative, this floating resort becomes an additional destination on your cruise. What makes it so special? To start with there is a fitness area on two decks, covering a total of almost 2,000 m², with a swimming pool at its center. There are four additional swimming pools, two with retractable glass roofs. Choose from 13 bars, including the Bar Sport. Over 500 cabins have balconies. The decks are spacious and panoramic. It is the largest and longest ship in the fleet.
Each of her thirteen decks combine the elegance of European style with American comforts. The Concordia offers guests a stunning array of facilities including 13 bars, 4 restaurants, a theater extending over three decks, a casino, disco, and ballroom. Discover hospitality at its best and toast to a well-deserved vacation with a glass of vino or campari. Savor the quality of Italian culinary classics served in elegant restaurants or meet new friends in stylish lounges.
Treat yourself to a sauna, Turkish bath or shiatsu massage in the luxurious spa facilities. Reinvigorate yourself in the ultra-modern and well-appointed fitness center, strech your legs on the track or tennis/basketball court, relax in one of the three swimming pools, or take part in one of the many fitness classes: aerobics, stretching, body-dancing, step, and more.
The Private Veranda Staterooms are approximately 210 sq. ft. and include two lower beds that convert into a queen-sized bed, a private veranda, private bathroom with shower, direct-dial telephone service, minibar, TV, safe, and a hairdryer.
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• Round trip flights from New York via scheduled wide-bodied jet service
• All ground transportation and all transfers (except final departure transfer from Rome hotel to airport)
• Deluxe Western Mediterranean cruise aboard the Concordia cruise ship of Costa Cruises (inside cabins) with private bath
• Special discounted upgrades to deluxe outside cabin with picture window or veranda
• 21 bountiful meals including 8 American buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
• Comprehensive optional touring program including entrance fees
• Bonus overnight in Rome including buffet breakfast
Our tours may look similar to others you've seen, but we invite you to shop & compare. There are important differences that make Friendly Planet tours the best you can find.
No Compromise on Quality: Despite our extraordinary prices, there are no compromises on our Mediterranean Cruises.You'll sail the Mediterranean aboard Italy's premier cruise line, Costa, aboard the Concordia, inaugurated just last year. In Rome, you'll stay in a First Class, centrally located hotel that is noted for its amenities and service.
Included Features: Your arrival transfer from the airport to your cruise and your re-arrival transfer from the cruise to Rome are included in your tour price, not expensive extras as in other tours. These transfers alone save you more than $100 per person!
Credit Cards or Cash: You asked, and we listened! Whether you pay by check, money order or your favorite major credit card, your tour price on this tour is the same. No extra cost to charge your dream vacation to Greece. Credit Card Authorization Form.
Personal Service: Most important of all, the extra ingredient that makes our tours stand apart from others—the wonderful, personal attention you'll receive from our friendly staff in the USA— is completely free of charge. Compare our Mediterranean cruise programs to others, feature for feature. You'll see for yourself that ours are the very best value for money you'll find anywhere.
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Tour prices are per person, double occupancy, including airfare. Prices in red reflect an early booking discount if you reserve by Aug. 3, 2007. * Prices do not include Additional Taxes, Fees & September 11th Security Fee for this tour of $135. |
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Other dates: These featured sailing dates offer specially negotiated savings on inside, outside and veranda cabins. Other sailing dates may be available, but pricing will depend upon space at the time of booking. If you can’t take advantage of our special travel dates but wish to travel at another time, call us to check the options. We’ll do our very best to accommodate your schedule as well as your budget.
Alternate Gateways: Included flights are from New York (JFK). Departures from other cities at low through fares may be available upon request. Please call us at 800-555-5765 to check availability from alternate gateways.
Important Note: Due to the popularity of this cruise, confirmation on this program is subject to space availability and may not be possible to confirm instantly. We will advise you within 48 hours if we can confirm your reservation. In the meantime, if we are unable to confirm your reservation instantly, no credit cards will be debited for deposits or payments until we are able to confirm your reservations according to your request.
Wait-listing on Friendly Planet Sold-Out Departures: If your preferred departure is sold out, you can place yourself on a waitlist by completing the online reservation form and submitting it to us. Just click on the "waitlist" button, complete the form and click "submit". In the comments box at the very bottom of the form, please write any notes regarding your request, especially any flexibility you might have in your dates of travel. This way, if your first choice doesn't clear, we can try for a second or third choice. We will make every effort to clear your space in a timely way so that you can join us on tour. You do not need to send any deposits for waitlists. When we clear your space, we'll contact you immediately by phone or email, and if you still wish to travel, we will arrange for deposits or payments at that time. We regret that we cannot accept waitlists beyond 35 days prior to departure. If you see "sold out" next to the dates you wish to reserve or waitlist, please note that this departure is now closed, including waitlist possibilities.
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