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Western Mediterranean Circuit via Civitavecchia, Messina & Izmir

Civitavecchia (Rome) · Messina · Izmir · Istanbul · Piraeus (Athens) · Katakolon · La Goulette Nord (Halqueloued) · Barcelona · Marseille

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Italy, Türkiye, Greece, Tunisia, and more.

14 nights Savona Western Mediterranean 9 ports 5 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Balanced, varied and easy to pace

This route gives you a steady mix of ship time and 9 ports. It suits travelers who want meaningful days ashore without turning every day into an early start and a tightly planned port call.

Balanced pace

9 ports in 14 nights

A steady alternation between time onboard and time ashore.

Broad destination variety

Civitavecchia (Rome) · Messina · Izmir + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from Savona

No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.

Port experience

Civitavecchia (Rome) · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace

Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Costa Cruises

Costa Favolosa

Savona → Civitavecchia (Rome) → Marseille → Savona

Oct 29 · 14 nights

$1,707 inside · $122/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $124/night, with most departures landing in the $122-$131/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$124/night

$1,732 total

Normal range

$122-$131/night

$1,702-$1,838 total

Lowest recent fare

$122/night

$1,707 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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14 nights · 9 port calls · 5 sea days · 6 countries

9 port calls across Italy, Türkiye, Greece, Tunisia · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Savona

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  3. 3

    Messina

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  4. 4

    Izmir

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  5. 5

    Istanbul

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  6. 6

    Piraeus (Athens)

    Greece · Greek Isles

  7. 7

    Katakolon

    Greece · Greek Isles

  8. 8

    La Goulette Nord (Halqueloued)

    Tunisia · Western Mediterranean

  9. 9

    Barcelona

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  10. 10

    Marseille

    France · Western Mediterranean

  11. 11

    Disembark in Savona

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.