Northern Europe & Fjords from Copenhagen

Overview

A 11-night voyage aboard Costa Diadema, departing Copenhagen, Denmark on 11 Sept 2027 and arriving in Savona, calling at 8 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Copenhagen, DenmarkEmbark

   11 Sept 2027

   Depart 18:00

   Copenhagen is ideal for exploring by bicycle: its narrow streets and small bridges enclose all the magic that inspired the tales of Hans Christian Andersen.
   During the stop in the port of Copenhagen, discover the fascinating charm of one of the most beautiful Scandinavian capitals. Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, is the industrial and financial centre of the country but also one of the biggest cities in Scandinavia. It is also a popular tourist destination that seduces with its countless attractions, the beauty of its landscapes and its important historical and cultural heritage. After visiting the port, take a bike ride through streets scattered with beautiful canals and ancient historical monuments before starting on the museums and palaces of the city.
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   12 Sept 2027
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   Day 3 ·At Sea

   13 Sept 2027
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   Day 4 ·Le Havre

   14 Sept 2027

   Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

   During the stop in the port of Le Havre you can discover a maritime metropolis through modernist architecture and many fascinating museums. Le Havre is a port city in Normandy that was rebuilt after being destroyed during World War II. In 2005 its architectural masterpieces earned it inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Don’t forget to taste some of the local dishes.
   
   
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   Day 5 ·At Sea

   15 Sept 2027
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   Day 6 ·Vigo

   16 Sept 2027

   Arrive 10:00Depart 20:00

   Vigo is the port of call for Santiago de Compostela, one of the famous holy places of Christianity. Its magnificent Baroque cathedral, built on the tomb of Saint James, has been attracting pilgrims from all over Europe for centuries
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   Day 8 ·Lisbon, Portugal

   17 Sept 2027

   Arrive 12:01Depart 19:00

   Lisbon is a city of decadent charm that we can discover among lifts and slopes and small restaurants where they serve salt cod in every variant.
   The capital of Portugal is a concentration of the Portuguese lifestyle. Upon arrival at the port of Lisbon, you’ll start your stay enjoying delicious local cuisine. You won’t have any difficulty finding a restaurant on the river bank where you can have a glass of Vinho Verde and taste some sweet rice treats. Whatever you’re looking for, from strong emotions to calm, the city can satisfy you. You can also bask on its beaches or visit the historic buildings of the city of seven hills. Then jump on the tram and head to the art galleries and museums of the second oldest capital in Europe.
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   Day 9 ·Cadiz (Spain)

   18 Sept 2027

   Arrive 14:00Depart 20:00

   Travel through the streets of the port, where Christopher Columbus left for America, and visit this beautiful town and its surroundings.
   Make a stop in Cadiz, an Andalusian town that gives its name to the region it is capital of and the gulf on whose heights it stands proud. Its buildings are characterised by influences, in chronological order, of the Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and the Christians. The port of Cadiz was the departure point of the expedition that led to the discovery of America. Here you can admire the charming seafront promenade and the 3 km bridge that crosses the bay. Don't miss the chance to taste "tapas de chorizo" or see a flamenco show.
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   Day 9 ·At Sea

   19 Sept 2027
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    Day 10 ·Barcelona

    20 Sept 2027

    Arrive 10:00Depart 19:00

    Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place.
    In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years at least on Spanish monarchy and on European commercial events.
    
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    Day 11 ·Marseille, France

    21 Sept 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00

    A pleasant thing to do is simply sit down at one of the cafes overlooking the port of Marseilles and, sipping a Pastis, observe the landscape and the people who inhabit it.
    Also called the Porpoise City, Marseille is France’s sunniest town, charming with its gullies where you can swim, its history and culture and restaurants with cosmopolitan cuisine. You cannot leave without having first toured on the “Cours Julien”, the street for shopping. The port of Marseille is perhaps a typical tourist destination, but it deserves to be visited for the ferry that leaves from the Town Hall and the old church, which replaced a Templar building.
    
    
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    Day 12 ·Savona, ItalyDisembark

    22 Sept 2027

    Arrive 09:00

    Above the port of Savona, the Priamar Fortress greets every departure and arrival of the Costa ships sailing in the Mediterranean. Genoa and its aquarium are nearby.
    The port of Savona, which you can explore during your cruise in Italy, is one of the prettiest of the Italian Riviera. The lovely climate, summers that are never to hot, mild winters and the exceptional beauty of the sea near the town makes Savona an excellent base to set out to explore Liguria. Savona is notable for the Priamar Fortress, which has dominated the town since the 16th century, and also for its historic centre where you can visit Savona Cathedral. A stop in Savona can also be an opportunity to visit the nearby city of Genoa and its narrow, picturesque streets, known as “caruggi”.
    

Your ship: Costa Diadema