European Coasts with Costa Firenze (Fly & Cruise) 2023

Renowned as Napoleon's birthplace, Ajaccio's many squares and plazas pay homage to the conqueror who never returned home. Located along Corsica's west coast, Ajaccio is a short drive away from hospitable beaches, soaring mountains and unforgettable gorges. Visitors to the town can walk along the quaint streets, stroll along its waterfront promenade or venture out of town to enjoy the island's natural beauty.

 

Tarragona is the first large seaside town south of Barcelona. The town also offers a number of historical sites including churches from several different periods.

 

This is the time to personalize your cruise experience—you can participate in any or all the activities scheduled onboard or do nothing more strenuous than lift an umbrella drink while reading a book poolside.

 

Cádiz may be the oldest inhabited city in the western world, with more than 3,000 years of history. Located on the southern coast of Spain, it borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Christopher Columbus departed on two of his voyages to the New World from here. Cádiz quickly grew into a major city by importing gold and silver and exporting sherry and cork. By the 18th century, Cádiz had become the wealthiest port in Western Europe. This beautiful coastal city has been largely undiscovered by international tourists, but it is a popular destination for Spaniards in the summer and during Carnival in February and March.

 

Portugal is for explorers. Its valiant seamen first charted the Azores, discovered Japan and unlocked the major sea routes the world over. As your ship sails into the harbor of Lisbon, share the anticipation these sailors experienced as they ventured into new and exciting lands for the first time.

 

This is the time to personalize your cruise experience—you can participate in any or all the activities scheduled onboard or do nothing more strenuous than lift an umbrella drink while reading a book poolside.

 

This city's easy ocean access has lent itself to centuries of incursions from abroad, which explains its Celtic and Roman influences. To gain a spectacular view of this city, climb to the top of the Tower of Hercules, the world's oldest operating lighthouses, which has been guiding seafaring captains for over 2,000 years.

 

This is the time to personalize your cruise experience—you can participate in any or all the activities scheduled onboard or do nothing more strenuous than lift an umbrella drink while reading a book poolside.

 

Rebuilt from the ground up after World War II, Le Havre is Normandy’s architectural showcase. Unlike its medieval neighbors, a modern grid-like layout makes it easy to navigate the center of this UNESCO-listed port city at the mouth of the Seine. It is at this precise place that the Seine river joins the Channel. Le Havre is best known for its port, which is the most important in France for container traffic.

 

Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. In the city center’s Burg square, the 14th-century Stadhuis (City Hall) has an ornate carved ceiling. Nearby, Markt square features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views.

 

Rotterdam is in the west-south of the Netherlands. It is the 2nd largest city in terms of population after Amsterdam, but Rotterdam's surface area is larger. Rotterdam has the largest port in Europe. It is the entry point to the continent from the north for cargo brought from all over the world. It takes its name from the Rotte river.

 

This is the time to personalize your cruise experience—you can participate in any or all the activities scheduled onboard or do nothing more strenuous than lift an umbrella drink while reading a book poolside.

 

Skagen is a town in the Northern Denmark Region of Denmark. Located at the northernmost point of Denmark, the small town of Skagen is a quaint place with lots of light and wonderful scenery. The town has remained an inspiration for many artists over the years. In particular, the group of painters we know today as the “Skagen Painters” have found this small town a safe haven to express themselves freely in their art. You can see the town through the eyes of painters by visiting the Gallerie Bo, Skagens Museum.

 

Kiel became the Imperial military port of Germany in 1871 and, when its canal was opened to connect the Baltic and the North Seas in 1895, the town began to control the largest artificial waterway in the world. Kiel is a coastal city in North Germany with many maritime-themed attractions. the Kiel Maritime Museum showcases exhibits that tell of the city’s maritime history and explore the importance of the harbour, navy, dockyards and sailing.

 

Scandinavia's largest city is a treasure trove of art, history, architecture and modern design. Copenhagen artfully mixes fairy-tale settings like palaces, castles and elegant gardens with cutting-edge style and contemporary chic.