Day 1 Istanbul – Rome / Civitavecchia
Following our meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal, we complete our check-in procedures and then depart for Rome with a Turkish Airlines flight. Upon exiting the airport, we transfer to the port. After boarding procedures, ship orientation, and the tour meeting, we have free time. Our ship will depart from the port of Civitavecchia in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 2 Day at Sea
During 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 the duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment events held in dozens of bars. Diverse dining alternatives await you all day long.
Day 3 Valletta | Mosta & Valletta & Mdina & Marsaxlokk
After breakfast on board, guests who wish can 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, which has Europe's third-largest dome. The interior paintings of this giant basilica, whose dome has an outer diameter of 56.2 meters, were painted especially by the artist Giuseppe Cali. We will see the replica of the 200 kg unexploded bomb dropped by German Nazi aircraft in 1942 during World War II that pierced the dome and embedded itself in the church floor, and we will receive information about the interior and exterior architecture of the church. 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 strolling through the narrow streets of this medieval city known as the silent city, we will see the magnificent Saint Paul's Cathedral, Falson Palace built by the noble Maltese family Falson in the 13th century, the 17th-century Baroque-style Carmelite Monastery, Vilhena Palace, and the old houses of Mdina. Then, our tour will continue with a visit to the fishing village named Marsaxlokk. You should not miss the scenery offered by the small, charming fishing boats with unique colors and designs native to Malta called 'Luzzu'. At the same time, we will have free time in this charming fishing village, where an open-air market is set up, for guests who wish to have lunch at local restaurants offering menus consisting of fresh fish and seafood. After our free time, we will head towards Valletta and carry out our Valletta city tour. Valletta was selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2018 by the Council of Ministers 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 accompanied by our guide. Our first stop will be the Upper Barrakka Gardens, built on the upper section of the defensive walls surrounding this magnificent city. Built by the Knights of St. John, these gardens also offer a magnificent view of the Grand Harbour and the 3 ancient walled cities. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and accommodation on board.
Day 4 Day at Sea
During 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 the duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment events held in dozens of bars. Diverse dining alternatives await you all day long.
Day 5 Kotor | Budva & Kotor Tour
Our ship will dock at the port of Kotor in the morning hours. Free time for morning breakfast and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the optional Budva & Kotor City tour organized by our guide. Transfer back to the ship at the end of the tour. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 6 Split | Split & Trogir Tour
Our ship will dock in the morning at Split, Croatia's charming port on the Adriatic coast. In this beautiful city, guests who wish can spend free time in the historic city center, explore the impressive ruins of Diocletian's Palace, walk along the cobblestone streets, or take a coffee break at Riva stretching along the coast. Guests who wish can participate in the optional tour organized by our guide. Split & Trogir Tour – Accompanied by a professional guide, you will first explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Split city center, then take a short bus ride to Trogir to enjoy a pleasant walk through the stone streets of this historic town and have the opportunity to closely experience Croatia's historical texture. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7 Zadar
Our ship will dock at the port of Zadar in the morning hours. Free time for morning breakfast and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the optional Zadar tour organized by our guide. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 8 Trieste/Venice - Istanbul
Our ship will dock at the port of Trieste in the morning hours. Following our disembarkation procedures, we start our optional Venice city tour with interested guests. Transfer to the airport at the end of the tour and end of our tour. Hope to see you on our next trip…
