Costa Deliziosa itinerary map for December 23, 2023 (7 nights)
Costa Deliziosa itinerary map for December 23, 2023 (7 nights)
7 nights · 6 ports
Round-trip · Trieste, Italy
CostaCosta Deliziosa

Costa Deliziosa
December 23, 2023

7-Night Eastern Mediterranean aboard Costa Deliziosa · Departing December 23, 2023 from the Port of Trieste, Italy.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Deliziosa departs from Trieste, Italy on Saturday, December 23, 2023 and returns on Saturday, Dec 30th. December weather across this route averages 67°/31°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.4 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
7.4OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 74% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
7
night cruise
Sat → Sat
02
Trieste
departure port
Italy
03
6
port stops
Mediterranean
04
1
sea day
Day 6
// ON THIS PAGE07 SECTIONS
03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓
// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Trieste To Istanbul) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 23, 2023
The Costa Deliziosa sails on December 23, 2023 for a 7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Trieste To Istanbul) (Trieste Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Trieste, Italy at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Istanbul, Turkey on Dec 30th at N/A. During the 8-day journey, the Costa Deliziosa will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Costa Deliziosa
DECEMBER 23, 2023
8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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7 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · TRIESTE
// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Trieste To Istanbul) Port List

Costa Deliziosa·December 23, 2023
Trieste, Italy — Day 1 of Costa Deliziosa December 23, 2023 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
SATURDAY·DEC 23

Trieste

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
4:00 PM

Trieste, Italy, offers docking at Trieste Port. Travelers explore Piazza Unità d’Italia and Miramare Castle. Excursions visit Postojna Cave in Slovenia. Local markets sell gnocchi. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Habsburg architecture and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes jota, a Triestine favorite. Souvenirs, like glass crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Austro-Hungarian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Trieste’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic plazas and scenic coasts, making Trieste an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Adriatic hub.

DECEMBER FORECAST
39°F avg · Avg
Split, Croatia — Day 2 of Costa Deliziosa December 23, 2023 cruise
DAY
2
PORT 1
SUNDAY·DEC 24

Split

Croatia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
4:00 PM

Split, Croatia, offers docking at Split Port. Travelers explore Diocletian’s Palace and Marjan Hill. Excursions visit Trogir’s historic center. Local markets sell soparnik. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Roman ruins and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance palace walks. Split’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic hills, making Split an engaging destination for exploring Croatia’s Adriatic coast.

DECEMBER FORECAST
43°F avg · Avg
Corfu, Greece — Day 3 of Costa Deliziosa December 23, 2023 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
MONDAY·DEC 25

Corfu

Greece
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
1:00 PM
7:00 PM

Corfu, Greece, offers docking at Corfu Port. Travelers explore Old Fortress and Achilleion Palace. Excursions include Paleokastritsa’s beaches. Local markets sell kumquat liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pastitsada, a Corfiot favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ionian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Corfu’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic beaches, making Corfu an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Ionian Islands.

DECEMBER FORECAST
51°F avg · Avg
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece — Day 4 of Costa Deliziosa December 23, 2023 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
TUESDAY·DEC 26

Katakolon (Olympia)

Greece
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:00 PM

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece, offers docking at Katakolon Port with excursions to Olympia. Travelers explore Ancient Olympia and Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Kourouta Beach. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient stadiums and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peloponnesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Katakolon’s historic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic beaches, making Katakolon an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST
56°F avg · Avg
Iraklion (heraklion), Crete — Day 5 of Costa Deliziosa December 23, 2023 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
WEDNESDAY·DEC 27

Iraklion (heraklion)

Crete
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
5:00 PM

Iraklion (Heraklion), Crete, offers docking at Heraklion Port. Travelers explore Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Phaistos ruins. Local markets sell dakos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Minoan ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Heraklion’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Heraklion an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST
59°F avg · Avg
Istanbul, Turkey — Day 7 of Costa Deliziosa December 23, 2023 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
FRIDAY·DEC 29

Istanbul

Turkey
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
6:00 AM
—

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub.

DECEMBER FORECAST
47°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Trieste To Istanbul) Weather Forecast

Costa Deliziosa·December 23, 2023
DEC FORECAST · TRIESTE
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
39°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
58°
AVG LOW
20°
AVG RAINFALL
3.8"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT TRIESTE
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
39°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Costa Deliziosa December 23, 2023 Excursions

Costa Deliziosa·December 23, 2023

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Browse shore excursions for each port on this Costa Deliziosa itinerary. Tours, activities, and transfers are provided by Viator.

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.
See all Trieste excursions
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Trieste To Istanbul)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 74% of all cruises
7.4/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN06 PORTS
01

Trieste 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Trieste is generally safe for travelers, but vigilance against petty theft is advised in busy areas and caution is recommended after dark.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Split 🇭🇷

Croatia · CroatiaSAFE

Split is generally safe for travelers, but caution in crowded areas is advised to prevent petty theft and pickpocketing.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Corfu 🇬🇷

Greece · GreeceMODERATE

Travelers to Corfu should remain vigilant in crowded areas to prevent pickpocketing and scams while enjoying the island's attractions.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Katakolon (Olympia) 🇬🇷

Greece · GreeceMODERATE

Katakolon is a safe cruise port with low crime and secure surroundings, allowing travelers to explore Olympia with minimal risk.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Iraklion (heraklion) 🇬🇷

Crete · GreeceMODERATE

Iraklion is generally safe for tourists, but caution is advised in crowded areas and certain neighborhoods, especially at night.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Istanbul 🇹🇷

Turkey · TurkeyCAUTION

Travelers in Istanbul should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas, and remain aware of their surroundings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Costa Deliziosa Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCOSTA
Costa Deliziosa
COSTA · LUMINOSA
CHRISTENED
2010
STATEROOMS
0
TONNAGE
92,700GT
23.9% BELOW AVG· vs avg 121,877 GT
YEAR BUILT
2010
SAME AS AVG· vs avg 2010
LENGTH
965ft
1.1% BELOW AVG· vs avg 976 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
2,828cruisers
24.1% BELOW AVG· vs avg 3,728 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Costa Deliziosa has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 92,700 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet in length. Costa Deliziosa is included in Costa's Luminosa class. At full capacity, the Deliziosa holds 2,828 passengers. That includes 1,728 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Deliziosa total number of staterooms is 0.

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// 09 · MORE CRUISES

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// 09 · FAQ

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