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Valletta Bari Safe Tours Santorini Venice Corfů Mykonos Catania The main TOURS Eastern Mediterranean Bari Catania Kefalonia Corfù Safe tours Dubrovnik Valletta Mykonos Santorini Venice The main TOURS - Eastern Mediterranean back Safe tours Despite the unprecedented period we are experiencing, the descent to land will be possible by purchasing one of our safe tours. > COSTA TOURS ARE SAFER THAN EVER. We have set out new procedures to ensure social distancing, thanks to limited group size and the use of disposable headphones. Additionally, our guides are tested before every tour and they always wear protective masks. > SAFE BUSES. Buses also travel with reduced occupancy to guarantee social distancing. Moreover, sanitization is carried out after every use. Bari back LONGEST SHOREX 8.30 The suggestion HOURS of our TOUR EXPERT The trulli are not the only typical houses in the area. In Locorotondo, a circular-shaped village, you can visit the ‘cummerse’, small houses with sloping roofs. OSTUNI THE SASSI OF MATERA ALBEROBELLO Take an entire day to discover the best of Puglia: Matera is located about sixty kilometers south The capital of “trulli”, typical cone-shaped stone ALBEROBELLO AND ITS TRULLI and OSTUNI, of Bari. It is known for its two “Sassi” districts houses. There are more than 400 of them THE WHITE CITY, with its alleyways and which form the ancient city of houses excavated and they are still inhabited or used as workshops unexpected sea views. In Alberobello, every Trullo into the rock of the Murgia plateau. today. A destination suitable for families where has its own story: ARTISAN STUDIOS AND ACTUAL Inhabited since Paleolithic times, the last tenants you can closely observe the local artisans at work. HOMES of people in the area. date back to the 1950s. Did you know that they still number over 400? Here they also shot Mel Gibson’s film The Passion Are you ready to try the FOCACCIA OF BARI, of Christ. the ORECCHIETTE PASTA with Capocollo of Martina Franca and the local burrata? THE TRADITIONAL LUNCH is included. RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: NEW TOUR - Discovering the «white» towns 0116 - The sassi of Matera 016I - Alberobello. Tapsy tour for families With which 1 day itinerary at sea “Greece, “Blue “From Pizzica 1 day can I visit endless fun” Greece” at sea to Sirtaki” 1 day Bari? on Costa Deliziosa 1 day on Costa Luminosa at sea on Costa Magica at sea Catania back LONGEST The suggestion SHOREX 5.30 of our HOURS TOUR EXPERT If you ask for an “arancina” they will tell you to go to Palermo. In Catania the typical Sicilian street food made of rice is called “arancino”, ending in “o”. Only here, in Catania, the form ETNA of arancino is conical instead ORTIGIA AND ITS CRATERS TAORMINA of round. ORTIGIA, the old part of Syracuse, ONE OF THE Called “a muntagna” by locals, Etna is the highest Ancient colony of Magna Graecia located on a hill MOST BEAUTIFUL INHABITED ISLANDS IN THE active volcano on the Eurasian plate. 206 meters high. The most important monument WORLD, awaits you with a succession of temples, The road that leads to its summit crosses of Taormina is the Ancient Theatre, churches, palaces and fountains. Not to be missed vineyards and valleys made of stratified lava. a Greek-Roman theater still used today. is the FOUNTAIN OF ARETHUSA which, according At about 2000 meters, just below the caldera From here you can enjoy a spectacular view to Greek legend, tells of the love of Alpheus for of the volcano, there are the Silvestri Craters. of Mount Etna. For shopping, go to Corso a nymph. And in this location, which is "mythical" Here the landscape is lunar, dominated by the Umberto, the main street of the city, where there in every sense of the word, an EXCLUSIVE APERITIF, reds of the rocks and the blacks of the lava. are luxury boutiques, jewelers, clothing awaits you, with SEA VIEWS, naturally. A delicate and souvenir shops. soup of fresh fish en papillote together with the fragrance of Sicilian citrus, will give this splendid dish just the right flavor. RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: 1059 - MORE THAN A TOUR, A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME 0154 - Mount Etna and the Crateri Silvestri 0152 - Taormina and its enchanting historical centre With which 1 day itinerary at sea “Greece, “Blue “From Pizzica 1 day can I visit endless fun” Greece” at sea to Sirtaki” 1 day Catania? on Costa Deliziosa 1 day on Costa Luminosa at sea on Costa Magica at sea Kefalonia back LONGEST The suggestion SHOREX 5.30 of our HOURS TOUR EXPERT If you want to taste a good Robola, go directly to the producer. The most important on the island is the Robola Winery, located near the San Gerasimo MELISSANI SAN GERASIMO Monastery. IN KAYAK LAKE MONASTERY It is the perfect excursion for enjoying the sea An underground lake also called “cave Agios Gerasimos, as he is called in Greek, of Greece. BY KAYAK you will explore the coast of the nymphs” that you cross on board a typical is the patron saint of Kefalonia. The monastery around Kefalonia WITH OUR CERTIFIED GUIDE wooden boat. There are stalactites, stalagmites dedicated to him is located on the plateau of ISKGA (International Sea Kayaking Guide and fantastic plays of light created by the rays Omala 400 meters above sea level, in an area Association). And with every paddle comes of the sun streaming through an opening rich in vineyards where Robola, a local wine, a surprise: SEA CAVES, ARCHES, deserted beaches in the cave’s roof as a result of an earthquake is produced and can be tasted. The monastery and limestone clis. All this, above the blue. which caused the collapse of the ceiling is an example of Byzantine architecture. Below, on the other hand, you will explore of the cave. To get there you pass through a garden with 40 the depths while SNORKELING in the most old wells dug by the Saint himself. beautiful spots. RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: KAYAKING IN THE BLUE OF KEFALONIA 00ZE - Melissani lake and the village of Agia Efimia 0887 - Melissani lake, monastery of St. Gerasimos and Robola winery With which 1 day itinerary at sea “Greece, “Blue “From Pizzica 1 day can I visit endless fun” Greece” at sea to Sirtaki” 1 day Kefalonia? on Costa Deliziosa 1 day on Costa Luminosa at sea on Costa Magica at sea Corfù back LONGEST SHOREX 4 HOURS The suggestion of our TOUR EXPERT In 1386, Corfu voluntarily became a colony of Venice. Enjoy finding all the traces that the Venetian dominion has left GLYFADA on the island! BEACH PALEOKASTRITSA A wide, sandy beach, the most well-equipped beach on the island. Resort overlooking the Ionian Sea. Its nature makes it a destination Perfect for families, in addition to umbrellas and sunbeds, for all tastes. On one side there are bays with sandy or white pebble you can find a fenced beach volleyball court, an inflatable water beaches. On the other there are caves, reefs and clis, park in the sea, bars and restaurants. ideal for snorkeling. RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: 0804 - Relax at 5 stars 0805 - Jeep adventure: inland Corfù With which 1 day itinerary at sea “Greece, “Blue “From Pizzica 1 day can I visit endless fun” Greece” at sea to Sirtaki” 1 day Corfù? on Costa Deliziosa 1 day on Costa Luminosa at sea on Costa Magica at sea Dubrovnik back LONGEST SHOREX 5 The suggestion HOURS of our TOUR EXPERT Want a local snack? Try the burek, a pu pastry filled with cheese, minced meat, potatoes and vegetables. Croatians eat it for breakfast, COPACABANA CAVTAT, but you can try it whenever you BEACH THE “OLD RAGUSA” want! Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, it is the largest beach One of the oldest settlements in this area of the Adriatic. in Dubrovnik. A wide coastline made mostly of pebbles. It is located on a hill, on the small peninsula Rat, surrounded The beach is equipped with slides and diving boards. Water sports by Mediterranean vegetation. Cavtat is a collection of Gothic, such as kayaking and jet skiing are also oered. Renaissance and stone houses, against a background of cypress, pine and olive trees. RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: RECOMMENDED EXCURSION: 01MB - Relax on Copacabana beach 01QY - Walking tour of Cavtat and Dubrovnik With which itinerary “Greece, “Blue “From Pizzica 1 day can I visit endless fun” Greece” at sea to Sirtaki” 1 day Dubrovnik? on Costa Deliziosa 1 day on Costa Luminosa at sea on Costa Magica at sea Valletta back LONGEST SHOREX 7.30 The suggestion HOURS of our TOUR EXPERT Want to see open-air movie sets? Stop by Mdina, where they shot The Gladiator, Troy, Asterix and Obelix, and even the TV series Game of Thrones. MARSAXLOKK MOSTA BLU CAVE Marsaxlokk, or Marsa Scirocco, is a small fishing A town inhabited since prehistoric times, Located in Wied iz-Zurrieq, on the southern coast village with stone houses known for its market it is known for the Rotunda, a large basilica with of Malta, it is an imposing rock formation rising and luzzi, Malta’s colorful fishing boats that have one of the largest domes in the world. Inside from the waters of the Mediterranean. two painted eyes on the bow. The market the church there is a replica of the bomb that fell Over 30 meters high, it has a characteristic in Marsaxlokkk is the ideal place to find fresh fish on the dome but did not explode during arched shape. In the interior you can get and local crafts. the Second World War.
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