This 8-night Costa itinerary links Taranto to Barcelona, threading 9 ports of call through 6 countries with 1 day at sea to unwind aboard Costa Serena.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 6 countries over 8 nights, starting in Taranto and finishing in Barcelona, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 9 port days and 1 day at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Route
- Taranto → Barcelona
- Pace
- 9 port days · 1 sea day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 8 nights aboard Costa Serena — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 8 Night Western Mediterranean from Taranto is a 8-night one-way itinerary aboard Costa Serena. You board in Taranto and disembark in Barcelona, calling at 9 ports across 6 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Italy (Taranto), Malta (La Valletta), Sicily (Catania), Italy (Naples, Civitavecchia), Corsica (Ajaccio), Italy (Savona) and 2 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Taranto and home from Barcelona, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 1 day at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.