Day 1 Istanbul – Rome / Civitavecchia
Following our meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal, we complete our check-in procedures and then depart for Rome with the Turkish Airlines flight. Upon exiting the airport, transfer to the port. After embarkation procedures, we have free time following the ship briefing and tour meeting. Our ship will leave Civitavecchia port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 2 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 the duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Different dining alternatives will also await you all day long.
DAY 3 Barcelona | Barcelona City Tour
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona in the morning hours. Guests who wish can join the optional Barcelona city tour organized by the ship. Overnight stay and dinner on board.
DAY 4 Marseille | Aix-en-Provence Tour
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille in the morning hours. Morning breakfast and free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join our optional Aix-en-Provence & Marseille Tour organized by the ship. We start our tour with a 10-minute walk from the port of Marseille. After a journey of approximately 40 minutes by our bus, we will go to Aix-en-Provence, one of the most elegant cities of Southern France, which has been a source of inspiration for many writers such as Paul Cézanne and Émile Zola. We will explore the city, famous for its lavender fields, featuring beautiful buildings, flowered balconies, fountains that are each a work of art, and streets full of history. After Aix-en-Provence, we return to Marseille and start our city tour here. During the tour, passing by the old port, we visit Notre-Dame de la Garde, one of the city's most prominent historical sites located on a high hill. Palais Longchamp is the second stop of our tour. During our visit to this structure serving as the Museum of Fine Arts, we visit its gardens and fountains from the outside and take a photo break. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and accommodation on board.
DAY 5 Calvi - Corsica
Our ship will dock at the port of Calvi in the morning hours. Free time for shopping and personal activities after morning breakfast. Located on the northern coast of Corsica, Calvi brings together all the beauties needed for a wonderful day spent ashore. With its 6-kilometer beach and white sands where crystal-clear waters wash the shore, it resembles a painting. Adorned with terracotta tiled roofs, stone walls, and traditional wooden shutters, the city has a fascinating atmosphere with its historical texture and unique character. In addition to its rustic and natural appearance, it carries all the features of classic French style with its elegant and sophisticated vibe. Guests who wish can participate in optional tours organized... Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 6 La Spezia | Pisa & Florence
Our ship will dock at the port in the morning hours. Free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the Pisa & Florence tour optionally organized by our guide. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 7 At Sea
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Every Cunard experience takes place on board accompanied by magnificent live music.
8. Civitavecchia / Rome - Istanbul
After morning breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures from the ship. It is a city and commune located in the Lazio Region of central Italy, in the province of Rome, 80 km west-north-west of the center of Rome. The city's name means "old city" in Latin. Guests who wish can join the optional “Rome City Tour” organized by our guide. The eternal city of Rome is built on 7 hills located in a hilly region. Called the city of honey-colored fountains or the city of marbles created by Augustus, the city was founded by Romulus (Romolo) in 753 BC according to legends. Located on the Tiber (Tevere) River and about 25 km away from the Tyrrhenian Sea, Rome is undoubtedly one of the most written about, artistically displayed, and praised cities in the world. As the cradle of Western civilization and the heart of the Catholic religion, Rome is today the center of Italy's political, administrative, and cultural life. On this full-day tour, after a 1-hour and 15-minute journey with our bus that will wait for us at the Civitavecchia Port, we arrive in Rome and take a panoramic tour by bus. Sights to see include: Castel Sant'Angelo, Tiber River, Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Nazionale, Theater of Marcellus, Circus Maximus, and the Forum areas. Afterwards, we discover Rome's famous squares on foot. Sights to see include: Pantheon Square, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps, where we finish our tour and take a shopping break. At the end of the tour, transfer to the airport and end of our tour. NOTE: Those who wish to participate should keep in mind that since buses cannot enter the squares, walking tours will be conducted between the squares. Entering St. Peter's Basilica is not included in the program as it requires waiting in line for at least 2 hours. Departure to the airport at the end of the tour and conclusion of our tour. Hope to see you on our next tours.
