DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – GENOA
Following our meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 04:30, we complete our check-in procedures and then depart for Milan at 06:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. Upon our arrival in Milan at local time 08:45, transfer to our hotel in Genoa by our private vehicle waiting for us. After arriving at the hotel and checking into our rooms, overnight stay will be at our hotel.
DAY 2 GENOA - SAVONA
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the port of Savona where our ship COSTA FAVOLOSA is located, via our private vehicle waiting for us. After ship check-in and luggage procedures, settling into cabins, followed by free time. Our guide will hold a briefing introducing the ship and our tours after boarding, and afterwards, you can enjoy the ship until dinner time. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 3 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona at 14:00 in the morning. After breakfast, departure for the “Barcelona City Tour” to be held accompanied by our guide. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises, will begin with our private bus waiting for us at the port. La Rambla Street, Christopher Columbus Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseo de Gracia street where Gaudí's houses are transformed into an open-air street museum, and his main masterpiece Sagrada Familia are among the places we will see. During our tour, we will go up to Montjuic hill to take scenery photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 4 MARSEILLE / AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, departure for the “Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour” to be held accompanied by our guide. In Marseille, an important maritime city, we will start our tour by first visiting the “Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica” located on a high hill. Following this visit, Longchamp Fountain, Saint-Charles railway station, the old town, Hôtel de Ville, and the marina area will be some of the places to see. Afterwards, we will go to Aix-en-Provence, located 40 minutes away from Marseille. It will start with the famous 12th-century St. Saviour's Cathedral with its Romanesque facade and vaulted walkway. Then, during our pleasant walk in the old district of the city, you will see the ancient inns located here and the Mazarin quarter designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 5 SAVONA – MILAN – COMO
Our ship will dock at the port of Savona at 08:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, we complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then start a pleasant journey towards Milan, the fashion and design capital of Italy, with our private vehicle. During our panoramic city tour upon arrival in the city; the magnificent Duomo di Milano, the world-famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the elegant streets of the city will be among the main points to see. During the free time given after our tour, you can freely explore the chic atmosphere of Milan, have a pleasant coffee break, or enjoy shopping. After free time, we depart for the Lake Como region, one of the most elegant corners of nature. Upon arrival, we enjoy the peace accompanied by impressive views during our walk along the lake. Afterwards, we find 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 6 COMO – TIRANO – BERNINA EXPRESS – ST. MORITZ
After breakfast early in the morning, we depart for Tirano for a pleasant journey extending towards the heart of the Alps. Upon our arrival, we get the opportunity to closely know the atmosphere of the region by taking a short sightseeing tour of this charming border town. Then, we start our unforgettable panoramic journey with the Bernina Express, accepted as one of the most impressive train routes in the world. On this unique line listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site; we pass right through a postcard accompanied by majestic Alpine mountains, fascinating glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and engineering marvel viaducts. This journey, lasting approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, is etched in memory as one of the most special experiences of the program. Following 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 sightseeing 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 7 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 find the opportunity to experience the calm and authentic atmosphere of this historical town by giving a short break in Chur, known as one of Switzerland's oldest settlements. Afterwards, we continue to Zurich. During our panoramic city tour upon arrival; Bahnhofstrasse, one of the most exclusive shopping streets in the world, Lake Zurich adding a separate elegance to the city, and the old town (Altstadt) district fascinated by 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 8 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. Afterwards, transfer to the airport by our private vehicle waiting for us. Following luggage and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul at 18:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1910. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at local time 23:15. End of our tour.
