DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – SAVONA
After meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 04:30, we complete our check-in procedures and depart for Milan at 06:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. Upon our arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, we transfer to the port of Savona, where our COSTA SERENA ship is located, with our private vehicle waiting for us. After ship check-in and luggage procedures, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our guide will hold a meeting after boarding to introduce the ship and our tours, after which you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 02 CRUISING AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can take advantage of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Different dining alternatives also await you throughout the day.
DAY 03 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona at 07:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart for the “Barcelona City Tour” which we will carry out accompanied by our guide. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of the most beautiful metropolises in Europe, will start with our private bus waiting for us at the port. La Rambla Street, Christopher Columbus Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseo de Gracia street where Gaudi's houses are turned into an open-air museum, and his most fundamental work, Sagrada Familia, are among the places we will see. During our tour, we will go up to Montjuic hill to take landscape photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 04 MARSEILLE / AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart for the “Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour” which we will carry out accompanied by our guide. In Marseille, an important maritime city, we will start our tour by visiting the “Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral” located on a high hill. After this visit, the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old city, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area are some of the places to be seen. Later, we will go to Aix-en-Provence, which is 40 minutes away from Marseille. We will start with the famous 12th-century St. Saviour’s Cathedral with its Romanesque facade and covered arched walkway. Later, during our pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns located here and the Mazarino district, which was designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarino in the 17th century. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 05 SAVONA – MILAN – COMO
Our ship will dock at the port of Savona at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then start a pleasant journey with our private vehicle to Milan, the fashion and design capital of Italy. In our panoramic city tour after arriving in the city, the magnificent Duomo di Milano, the world-famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the elegant streets of the city are among the main points to be seen. During the free time given after our tour, you can explore the stylish atmosphere of Milan as you wish, take a pleasant coffee break, or enjoy shopping. After the free time, we set off for the Lake Como region, one of the most elegant corners of nature. Upon our arrival, we enjoy peace accompanied by impressive views during our walk along the lake. Then, we have the opportunity to experience this unique atmosphere with a short discovery tour around Como and free time. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel in the Como / Lecco region and check-in to our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel.
DAY 06 COMO – TIRANO – BERNINA EXPRESS – ST. MORITZ
After breakfast early in the morning, we set off for Tirano for a pleasant journey towards the heart of the Alps. After our arrival, we have the opportunity to get to know the atmosphere of the region closely by taking a short tour of this cute border town. Then, we start our unforgettable panoramic journey with the Bernina Express, which is considered one of the most impressive train routes in the world. On this unique line, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, we pass through a postcard-like landscape accompanied by magnificent Alpine mountains, fascinating glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and engineering marvels of viaducts. This journey, which lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, is remembered as one of the most special experiences of the program. After our train journey, we arrive in St. Moritz, one of Switzerland's most prestigious mountain destinations. After getting to know the region with a short tour upon arrival, you can enjoy the elegant atmosphere of this unique Alpine town during the free time provided. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.
DAY 07 ST. MORITZ – CHUR – ZURICH
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we start our pleasant journey towards Zurich, accompanied by the fascinating nature of Switzerland. On the way, we take a short break in Chur, known as one of the oldest settlements in Switzerland, and have the opportunity to experience the calm and authentic atmosphere of this historic town. Then we continue to Zurich. In our panoramic city tour after our arrival, Bahnhofstrasse, one of the most exclusive shopping streets in the world, Lake Zurich, which adds a special elegance to the city, and the old city (Altstadt) area, which fascinates with its historical texture, are among the main points to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight stay in Zurich.
DAY 08 ZURICH – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our hotel check-out procedures. Free time for personal activities and shopping until the transfer time determined by our guide. Then, transfer to the airport with our private vehicle waiting for us. After luggage and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1910. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:15 local time. End of our tour.
