IHIET-Cruise 2026 International Conference will be held October 20-24, 2026 on-board cruise-ship Costa Toscana in the Mediterranean sea.

	Group reduced rate booking will be available soon!
Conference Address IHIET-Cruise 2026 International Conference, Technical Sessions: October 18-22, 2026 Cruise ship: Costa Toscana Celebration of Italian Beauty (new flagship). IHIET-Cruise boarding: Port of Barcelona, Spain Address: Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain (Google Maps) Cruise-ship: Costa Toscana in the Mediterranean sea Information. The Costa Toscana is an Excellence-class cruise ship operated by Costa Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. Built by Meyer Turku and launched in 2021. The ship features a design inspired by the Tuscany region of Italy, with each deck themed after different Italian regions, and offers a wide array of luxury dining, entertainment, and family-friendly activities, including multiple pools, water slides, and other facilities. Conference Reception IHIET-Cruise 2026 International Conference Time and Date: 19:00-22:00, Oct 20, 2026 (Registered participants only, dress is business casual)	IHIET-Cruise Conference, Italian coastline
What is included in Cruise Fare: - Cruise Fare (4 Nights) - Full board. Choose the amount of food and the type of food you prefer: breakfast, snacks, and main meals are all included.  Each evening, you’ll be treated to a signature dish by world-renowned chefs, all included in the rate. Through Destination Dishes, Bruno Barbieri, Hélène Darroze and Ángel León give you a taste of the places you will visit the very next day. - Port Boarding Fees - On Board Service Charges - Beverage: My Drinks package includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available to you all day: from coffee drinks to aperitifs, to wine with your meal to after dinner drinks. - Admin team on board during the whole cruise, in accordance to the Cruise Staff, to help IHIET participants in all procedures and on-board activities.  Estimated reduced group rate fare: Conference participants booking Instructions will be posted soon! Double Rooms (5 days/4 Nights, price per person, 2 adults) INTERIOR: € 699,00 EXTERNAL: € 739,00 BALCONY: € 839,00 DOUBLE MINI SUITE: € 995,00 Single Rooms:(5 days/4 Nights, price per person, 1 adult) INTERIOR: upon request EXTERNAL: € 895,00 BALCONY: € 995,00 MINI SUITE: € 1.490,00 Group room rates will be offered based on group room block availability with first come first served for the early bird rates. Costa Toscana ports route planner	' IHIET conference dinner reception Guest suite room on-board cruise ship

Naples, Italy

As Southern Italy's largest city, Naples isn't quite as postcard-perfect as its more photogenic neighbors—it's got more of a bustling, lived-in sensibility. But there's no shortage of beauty. It's the kind of place where ancient sculptures, lush courtyards, and unexpected ocean views pop up alongside parking lots and apartment buildings. And that's exactly why visitors love it (that and the wood-fired pizza—it's pretty much the best in the world). Naples’ historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site, so definitely start your visit there. Then, take in the Chiesa di San Gregorio Armeno, a 16th-century Baroque masterpiece, and the Duomo, a Roman Catholic cathedral. Check out artifacts from Pompeii at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli or revel in Rococo art at Museo Cappella Sansevero. End the day as locals do, taking a relaxed stroll as the sun sets over the Bay of Naples. There is so much more to see—and we've got recs below.

Amalfi coatal cities, Italy (Source: Discover Italy by Alitalia)

Amalfi Coast

The picture-perfect Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful places in Italy and you could easily spend a week here. But since it’s relatively close to Naples (close enough to quickly visit on a day trip), many people also visit the Amalfi Coast for a day. If a day is all you have and this is your only chance to see this stunning area, then definitely consider a day trip to the Amalfi Coast from Naples! With a day on the Amalfi Coast, you can see 2 or 3 main towns – Positano, Amalfi, and possibly Ravello. In addition – depending on the season – you might also be able to do a boat trip along the coast. Many Amalfi Coast day tours also stop in Sorrento, which is a very nice town to see as well.