Antara News, Wednesday, April 7, 2010 04:06 WIB
Medan, N Sumatra (ANTARA News) - The Italian luxurious cruise ship "Costa Allegra" cast its anchors at Belawan port in Medan, Tuesday to allow its passengers to enjoy the well-known tourist destinations and objects in the area.
The fancy yacht brought 600 passengers on board from several countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Australia, and some European countries.
Of the 600 passengers, 277 tourists planned to disembark and go to many tourist objects and destinations in Medan and environments.
This historical objects in the area which the tourists planned to visit include the Maimun Palace, the North Sumatra Museum, the Grand Mosque, and the traditional market place in Medan city where they can buy special souvenirs.
They also planned to visit the tourist object in Berastagi, Karo regency, some 65 Km east of Medan city, North Sumatra province. They will visit the windmill, kangaroo country, and other `countries` known as Berastagi fruit city with its fresh and cool climate, just like in Puncak, Bogor.
"Costa Allegra" skippered by Salvatore Donato, cast its anchors at Belawan port only for one day, and will proceed to Langkawi, Malaysia, and Phuket in Thailand before returning to Europe.
