DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
Following our meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:00, we complete our check-in procedures and depart for Hamburg on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 06:50. Upon our arrival in Hamburg at 08:50 local time, transfer to our ship docked at the Port of Kiel. After check-in and baggage handling for our ship COSTA DIADEMA, cabin check-in followed by free time. Our guide will hold an orientation meeting after embarkation introducing the ship and our tours; afterwards, you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 02 COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at the Port of Copenhagen at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, departure for the “Copenhagen City Tour” with our private vehicle waiting at the port. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. Amalienborg Palace, located in the heart of the city, is famous as the current residence of the royal family. Copenhagen, boasting Europe's highest standard of living, is also home to a very vibrant nightlife. During our tour of Copenhagen, defined as one of the world's top five cities to live in, the sights to be seen include the city's symbol 'The Little Mermaid', Amalienborg, Christiansborg, and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, and the autonomous hippy neighborhood 'Christiania'. Afterwards, free time in Nyhavn (New Harbor) in the center of Copenhagen. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 03 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 interested can shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the diverse music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. A wide range of dining alternatives also awaits you throughout the day.
DAY 04 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 interested can shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the diverse music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. A wide range of dining alternatives also awaits you throughout the day.
DAY 05 LE HAVRE
Our ship will dock at the Port of Le Havre at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Our guests who wish may participate in the optional “Honfleur & Deauville Tour” organized by their guide. Departure for Honfleur, situated in the heart of Calvados, an important region of Lower Normandy that gave its name to the famous apple brandy. Discovering on foot the quaint and charming port town of Honfleur, once favored by painters such as Camille Corot, Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet, Gustave Courbet, Raoul Dufy, Johan-Bartold Jongkind, Paul Signac, and Georges Seurat for its extraordinarily beautiful light. In artistically and historically significant Honfleur, along its quays where sailing boats moor and throughout its narrow streets, you can see picturesque traditional houses, the "Lieutenance" building, the 15th-century wooden Sainte Catherine Church built by shipwrights, its freestanding bell tower, and the old salt storehouses. Following free time, a stop in Deauville, the pearl of Normandy. Having gained fame at the beginning of the 20th century when Coco Chanel opened a boutique here and became a gathering point for international high society, this wealthy French town and its famous casino have preserved their beauty and charm over time. In particular, its beach, blue cabins, and wooden boardwalks will help bring the past to life. After touring Deauville, return to Le Havre, which was completely rebuilt after being destroyed in World War II and inscribed on the World Heritage List for its "Post-War Urban Reconstruction" and "Innovative Use of Concrete". Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06 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 interested can shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the diverse music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. A wide range of dining alternatives also awaits you throughout the day.
DAY 07 VIGO
Our ship will dock at the Port of Vigo at 10:00. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Those who wish may participate in the optional ''Vigo & Bayona Tour'' organized by their guide. On this tour, we will first proceed to Monte Castro to take a magnificent photo of the city. Later, we will head to A Guarda, located on the Spain-Portugal border, and from there to Bayona. Following our tour in this medieval area, one of the most historic towns in the Galicia region, return to Vigo. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 08 LISBON
Our ship will dock at the Port of Lisbon at 12:00 noon. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional "Lisbon City Tour" organized by our guide. In Lisbon, one of Europe's most vibrant capitals and built on seven hills just like Istanbul and Rome, we begin our tour in the Belém district with the Jerónimos Monastery and the seaside Belém Tower, both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Afterwards, on our walking tour of the historic city center known as Baixa, also inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, sights to be seen include Praça do Comércio, the historic trading square where ships arriving from distant colonies unloaded their cargo, Rua Augusta, and Praça dos Restauradores square. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board
DAY 09 CADIZ
Our ship will dock at the Port of Cadiz at 14:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Our guests who wish may participate in the optional “Seville & Cadiz Tour” organized by their guides. Following our docking in Cadiz, we proceed to Seville, the most prominent city in Southern Spain. On the panoramic city orientation tour here, sights to be seen include the cathedral, built beginning in the 15th century on the site of the former Almohad Great Mosque, the Alcázar royal residence where Arab-Gothic and Renaissance-style palaces stand side by side, the 13th-century fortress known as the Gold Tower (Torre del Oro), several medieval churches, the Convent of Santa Paula, and City Hall. Afterwards, return to Cadiz and, following a brief introductory tour of the city, return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board
DAY 10 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 interested can shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the diverse music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. A wide range of dining alternatives also awaits you throughout the day.
DAY 11 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the Port of Barcelona at 10:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Our guests who wish may participate in the optional “Barcelona City Tour” organized by our guide. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe's most captivating metropolises, will begin with our private coach waiting at the port. Sights we will see include La Rambla, the Christopher Columbus Monument, Maremagnum Marina, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Plaça de Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia, transformed into an open-air museum by Gaudí’s residential creations, and his definitive masterpiece, the Sagrada Família. During our tour, we will head up Montjuïc hill to capture panoramic scenic photos. Following free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 12 MARSEILLE
Our ship will dock at the Port of Marseille at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for 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, a major maritime city, we will begin our tour with a visit to the “Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica” situated atop 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 among some of the highlights to be seen. Afterwards, we will head to Aix-en-Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseille. The tour will commence with the famous 12th-century Saint Saviour's Cathedral, distinguished by its Romanesque facade and covered cloister. Later, during an enjoyable walking tour through the historic district, you will see the ancient mansions and the Mazarin quarter, designed in the 17th century by Cardinal Mazarin's brother. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 13 SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the Port of Savona at 09:00 in the morning. Following breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures and leave the ship. We depart for Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting at the port. After our arrival at the airport and completion of check-in and passport control procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 at 15:10. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.