DAY 02 CIVITAVECCHIA / ROME
Our ship will dock at the port of Civitavecchia at 07:30. Free time for personal activities after morning breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional "Rome City Tour" organized by our guide. In this full-day tour, after a 1-hour and 15-minute journey with our bus waiting for us at Civitavecchia Port, we will do a panoramic tour of Rome. Sights to see include Castel Sant'Angelo, the Tiber River, Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Nazionale, the Theatre of Marcellus, Circo Massimo, and the Roman Forum areas. Afterwards, we discover Rome's famous squares on foot. Sights to see include Piazza della Rotonda (Pantheon), Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps, where we finish our tour and take a shopping break. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 03 CATANIA
Our ship will dock at the Port of Catania at 14:00. Free time for your personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional "Catania City Tour" organized by our guide. Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania was founded at the foothills of Mount Etna and has been an important city bearing the traces of different civilizations throughout history. During our city tour, Catania's iconic structure, the Catania Cathedral, will be visited. Rebuilt following the major earthquake in the 18th century and the eruptions of Mount Etna, the cathedral is one of the most important examples of Baroque architecture in the city. The Fontana dell'Elefante (Elephant Fountain) in front of the cathedral has become the symbol of Catania, drawing attention with its lava stone elephant statue and the Egyptian obelisk on top of it. During our tour, we will also see Piazza della Repubblica, one of the city's important squares, followed by a panoramic stroll along Via Etnea, one of the city's most vibrant streets cutting through Catania's historical center in a north-south direction. Stretching towards Mount Etna, the street offers an opportunity to closely observe Catania's daily life with its historical buildings, squares, and shops. After our city tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the Port of Catania at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 04 CRUISING AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can make use of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainments performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05 PIRAEUS / ATHENS
Our ship will dock at the port of Piraeus at 06:00. Free time for shopping and personal activities after morning breakfast. Piraeus, a vibrant and large city integrated with Athens, is Greece's largest port. The Parthenon, the most powerful symbol of Ancient Greek Civilizations, is located on the Acropolis. Further down in Plaka, where taverns and shopping centers are located, it is possible to catch the rhythm of the day and night. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional "Athens City Tour" organized by their guides. We begin our tour by going to Athens, located about 45 minutes away from Piraeus. Upon our arrival in Athens, sights to see on the panoramic Athens city tour include the Acropolis, the Agora, the Temple of Zeus, the Parliament Building, Syntagma and Omonia Squares, the Presidential Mansion, the Prime Minister's Residence, the Historical Olympic Stadium, Panepistimiou Avenues, the National Library, and the University of Athens (Academy). After the city tour, we will have free time. Departure of the ship at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06 SANTORINI
Our ship will dock at the port of Santorini at 08:00. Free time for shopping and personal activities after morning breakfast. When Greek islands are mentioned, Santorini is one of the first that comes to mind with its blue-domed houses, whitewashed luxury hotels with Caldera views, and sunsets. Also the most romantic of the Cyclades archipelago! Santorini has a geography shaped like a crescent and surrounded by very high cliffs. The bay these cliffs overlook is called the Caldera. The most fascinating feature of Santorini is that all villages and almost all hotels overlook this magnificent view. Watching the sunset from the very tip of Oia is also a Santorini tradition; you will be enchanted by the beauty of this romantic island. Guests who wish may join the optional "Santorini & Oia Village Tour" organized by their guides. Departure of the ship at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 07 MYKONOS
Our ship will dock at the port of Mykonos at 08:00. Mykonos town is the most visited and most expensive Greek Island with its whitewashed narrow streets and cube-shaped houses. The island's main regulars consist of the global jet set. One of Greece's most flamboyant islands, Mykonos was founded in 1615. Famous for its beaches, this island's best beach is located on the southern coast. Located 4 kilometers from Mykonos town, this beach is called Platis Gialos. With hotels and restaurants located behind it, this beach is the main beach of the island. Mykonos is an Aegean classic with its narrow streets, white houses, and pink and white flowers spilling onto the roads. Its most extraordinary feature is the Nudist Camp located on the island. Departure of the ship at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 08 CRUISING AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can make use of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainments performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 09 VALLETTA
Our ship will dock at the port of Valletta at 08:00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after morning breakfast. Guests who wish may join our optional "Mosta & Valletta & Mdina & Marsaxlokk Tour" organized by our guide. Our first stop is Mosta. On this tour, we visit the Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Maria Assunta), which has the third largest dome in Europe. The interior paintings of this massive basilica, whose dome has an outer diameter of 56.2 meters, were particularly painted by the artist Giuseppe Cali. We will see the replica of the 200 kg unexploded bomb dropped by German Nazi planes during World War II in 1942 that pierced the dome and embedded itself in the church floor, and we will receive information about the church's interior and exterior architecture. Afterwards, we visit Mdina, the ancient capital of Malta, which served as the natural set for many scenes of the famous series Game of Thrones. While wandering the narrow streets of this medieval city known as the silent city, we will see the magnificent Saint Paul's Cathedral, the Falson Palace built in the 13th century by the Falson family, one of Malta's noble families, the Carmelite Priory built in the 17th century in Baroque style, the Vilhena Palace, and the old houses of Mdina. Afterwards, our tour will continue with a visit to the fishing village named "Marsaxlokk". You should not miss the scenery offered by the small, charming Maltese fishing boats with their unique colors and designs called "Luzzu". Also, in this charming fishing village where an open-air market is set up, we will have free time for guests who wish to have lunch at local restaurants offering menus consisting of fresh fish and seafood during your free time. After our free time, we will set off towards Valletta. We will conduct our Valletta city tour. Valletta was selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2018 by the Council of the European Union. During our tour, we will have the opportunity to see the magnificent walled city of Valletta from the outside. After our bus tour, we will explore the city by walking through the lively streets of the capital Valletta on a tour accompanied by our guide. Our first stop will be the Upper Barrakka Gardens, built on the upper section of the defensive ramparts surrounding this magnificent city. Built by the Knights of St. John, these gardens also offer magnificent views of the Grand Harbour and the 3 walled old cities. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 10 CRUISING AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can make use of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainments performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 11 IBIZA
Our ship will dock at the port of Ibiza at 13:30 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after morning breakfast. Guests who wish can swim in the magnificent beaches of Ibiza, shop, and dine by getting information from our guide. Our ship will leave the port at 23:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 12 PALMA DE MALLORCA
Our ship will dock at the port of Palma de Mallorca at 08:00. Free time for shopping and personal activities after morning breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional "Palma de Mallorca City Tour & Valldemossa & Frederic Chopin Museum Tour" organized by their guide. We begin this full-day tour by first getting to know Palma de Mallorca, a tourism paradise with a population of 300 thousand. Sights to see include the 14th-century Bellver Castle, the famous 13th-century Palma Cathedral, and right next to it from the outside, the Almudania Palace. Afterwards, after panoramically viewing the historical Bullring (Arena), which is considered the symbol of the city, we will head towards Valldemossa, located in the southwest of the island and also known by another name as the Valley of Moses. Valldemossa, a magnificent village used as a summer region by kings during the medieval period and also as a resting place for monks, will be our next stop. By getting to know this region and taking plenty of photos, we will have the opportunity to understand the spirit of the island. Furthermore, we will visit the Monastery in Valldemossa where the world-famous French composer Chopin and writer George Sand created their most beautiful works, and we will witness their emotional stories here. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 13 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona at 08:00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after morning breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional "Barcelona City Tour" organized 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, the Christopher Columbus Monument, the Maremagnum Artificial Harbor, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Plaça de Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia street where Gaudí's houses are transformed into an open-air street museum, and his most fundamental work Sagrada Família are among the places we will see. During our tour, we will go up to Montjuïc hill to take landscape photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 14 MARSEILLE / AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 12:00 in the morning. Free time for breakfast, shopping, and personal activities. Departure for guests who wish to join the optional "Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour" organized by their guides. 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, the Longchamp Fountain, Saint-Charles railway station, the old town, the Hôtel de Ville, and the marina area are some of the places to be seen. 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 covered vaulted passageway. 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 depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 15 SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
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 leave the ship. We depart for Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Following our arrival at the airport, after check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 at 15:10. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.
