---
title: "Silk & Terracotta – Istanbul, Tunis & Palermo"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-terracotta-istanbul-tunis-palermo~COSTA-PACIFICA-20271029-11
description: "11-night Costa Cruises cruise on Costa Pacifica"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d0f8eedc4dac1577.jpg
---

# Silk & Terracotta – Istanbul, Tunis & Palermo

![Route map: 11 nights one way from Piraeus (Athens) on Costa Pacifica](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d0f8eedc4dac1577.jpg)

An 11-night cruise from Piraeus (Athens) to Palermo, sailing on the evening of 29 October. After a day at sea it calls at Istanbul, Izmir, Volos, Santorini, Nafplio, Piraeus (Athens) (until 23:00) and Souda (Chania) on seven consecutive port days. After another day at sea it calls at La Goulette (Tunis). The stops are in Türkiye, Greece, Tunisia and Italy, and calls last 6 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 18°C in Volos to 24°C in Piraeus (Athens) (64 to 75°F). The cruise ends in Palermo on the morning of 9 November. Costa Pacifica (2009) carries up to 3,014 guests on 13 decks.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [Costa Pacifica](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-pacifica.md)
- **Duration:** 11 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-10-29
- **Return:** 2027-11-09
- **From:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)
- **To:** [Palermo, Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR |  | 23:00 | 16–24°C |
| 3 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | 07:00 | 17:30 | 15–20°C |
| 4 | [Izmir](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/izmir.md) | TR | 13:00 | 19:00 | 10–20°C |
| 5 | [Volos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/volos.md) | GR | 09:00 | 18:00 | 12–18°C |
| 6 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | 10:00 | 20:00 | 17–20°C |
| 7 | [Nafplio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/nafplio.md) | GR | 09:00 | 19:00 | 12–19°C |
| 8 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | 23:00 | 16–24°C |
| 9 | [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) | GR | 09:30 | 18:00 | 16–20°C |
| 11 | [La Goulette (Tunis)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-goulette-tunis.md) | TN | 12:00 | 20:00 | 14–21°C |
| 12 | [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) | IT | 10:00 |  | 15–20°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $2,892 | $2,892 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/COSTA-PACIFICA-20271029-11.md?pid=20fde806-f04d-4742-acdc-c910c616dd47) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions.

**Tips:** Costa charges a mandatory hotel service charge (servizio alberghiero) to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with Costa's site plus the charge.

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $3,993 | $1,997 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/COSTA-PACIFICA-20271029-11.md?pid=8d7d857e-8be5-4f1d-a055-aaebf4a2f87c) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions.

**Tips:** Costa charges a mandatory hotel service charge (servizio alberghiero) to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with Costa's site plus the charge.

### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $5,540 | $1,847 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/COSTA-PACIFICA-20271029-11.md?pid=abc41165-53d3-47a7-b67d-97909df6f13b) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions.

**Tips:** Costa charges a mandatory hotel service charge (servizio alberghiero) to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with Costa's site plus the charge.

### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $7,087 | $1,772 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/COSTA-PACIFICA-20271029-11.md?pid=dfad64ce-ecdf-4b5b-aa94-859dc24534a9) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions.

**Tips:** Costa charges a mandatory hotel service charge (servizio alberghiero) to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with Costa's site plus the charge.

## Price History (2 guests)

### USD

| Date | Inside |
|------|------|
| 2026-07-26 | $3,984 |
| 2026-07-27 | $3,984 |
| 2026-07-28 | $3,984 |
| 2026-07-29 | $3,984 |
| 2026-07-30 | $3,984 |
| 2026-07-31 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-01 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-02 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-03 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-04 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-05 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-06 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-07 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-08 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-09 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-10 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-11 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-12 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-13 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-14 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-15 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-16 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-17 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-18 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-19 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-20 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-21 | $4,006 |
| 2026-08-22 | $4,006 |
| 2026-08-23 | $4,006 |
| 2026-08-24 | $4,006 |
| 2026-08-25 | $4,006 |
| 2026-08-26 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-27 | $4,006 |
| 2026-08-28 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-29 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-30 | $3,984 |
| 2026-08-31 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-01 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-02 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-03 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-04 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-05 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-06 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-07 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-08 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-09 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-10 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-11 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-12 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-13 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-14 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-15 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-16 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-17 | $3,984 |
| 2026-09-18 | $3,993 |
| 2026-09-19 | $3,993 |
| 2026-09-20 | $3,993 |
| 2026-09-21 | $3,993 |
| 2026-09-22 | $3,993 |
| 2026-09-23 | $3,993 |
| 2026-09-24 | $3,993 |
| 2026-09-25 | $3,993 |
| 2026-09-26 | $3,993 |
| 2026-09-27 | $3,993 |
| 2026-09-28 | $3,993 |
| 2026-09-29 | $3,993 |
| 2026-09-30 | $3,993 |
| 2026-10-01 | $3,993 |
| 2026-10-02 | $3,993 |
| 2026-10-03 | $3,993 |
| 2026-10-04 | $3,993 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2009
- **Passengers:** 3,014
- **Crew:** 1,100
- **Gross Tonnage:** 114,500 GT
- **Decks:** 13
- **Length:** 290.2m
- **Beam:** 35.5m

## Port Details

### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)

*Greece*

> The Acropolis beckons from the harbour

Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 16–24°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md)

*Turkey*

> Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus

Avg dock time: 12.4h · Weather: 15–20°C

- Currency: Turkish Lira
- Languages: tr
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

### [Izmir](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/izmir.md)

*Turkey*

> Turkey's laid-back Aegean metropolis

Avg dock time: 8.3h · Weather: 10–20°C

- Currency: Turkish Lira
- Languages: tr
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

### [Volos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/volos.md)

*Greece*

> Where the Argonauts set sail for Colchis

Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 12–18°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md)

*Greece*

> Sunsets that redefine the colour blue

Avg dock time: 12.1h · Weather: 17–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Nafplio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/nafplio.md)

*Greece*

> Greece's first capital, drenched in romance

Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 12–19°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md)

*Greece*

> Venetian harbour, Cretan soul

Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 16–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [La Goulette (Tunis)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-goulette-tunis.md)

*Tunisia*

> Gateway to Carthage and the Tunis medina

Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 14–21°C

- Currency: Tunisian Dinar
- Languages: ar
- Timezone: Africa/Tunis

### [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md)

*Italy*

> Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 15–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Bronze & Marble – Santorini & Athens](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bronze-marble-santorini-athens~COSTA-PACIFICA-20270926-7.md) | 2027-09-26 | 2027-10-03 | 7 | €1,123 / $1,612 |
| Next | [Mosaic & Mistral – Barcelona & Marseille](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mosaic-mistral-barcelona-marseille~COSTA-PACIFICA-20271109-7.md) | 2027-11-09 | 2027-11-16 | 7 | $889 |

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