DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN/GENOA
After meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal at 03:30 AM, we depart for Milan at 08:15 AM with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. Upon arrival in Milan at 09:05 AM local time, we transfer to the port of Genoa where our ship, MSC SINFONIA, will depart. After ship check-in and passport procedures, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 02 MARSEILLE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 08:30 AM. Free time for breakfast, shopping, and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional “Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour” organized by the guide. In Marseille, an important maritime city, we will start our tour by visiting the “Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral” located on a high hill. After this visit, we will see the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old city, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. Later, we will travel to Aix-en-Provence, 40 minutes away from Marseille. We will start with the famous 12th-century St. Saviour’s Cathedral, known for its Romanesque facade and covered arched walkway. During our pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns and the Mazarino district, designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarino in the 17th century. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 03 AT SEA
On this day spent at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. You can shop at duty-free stores, try your luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performances in dozens of bars. Different dining alternatives await you all day long. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 04 MALAGA
Our ship will dock at the port of Malaga at 07:00 AM. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Malaga is the fifth-largest city in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. With its magnificent sunshine, vibrant nightlife, fish restaurants with unforgettable flavors, and culturally rich historical sites, this rapidly growing city welcomes thousands of tourists every year as the jewel of Andalusia. Guests who wish may join the optional “Malaga City Tour” organized by the guide. Malaga, the center of the Costa del Sol and Andalusia, is a special fusion where Arab and Western cultures meet. It is no coincidence that it is the most touristic region of Spain, with the Gibralfaro Castle, Cathedral, Palace of the Umayyad Sultans, and the Alameda Boulevard adorned with exotic trees... Picasso did not choose to be born here for nothing... After introducing you to this mystical city, we will head towards Mijas, another special Andalusian village famous for its stone streets, white houses, horse-drawn carriages, and authentic bazaar. We return to the ship at the end of the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05 TANGIER
Our ship will dock at the port of Tangier at 08:00 AM. Free time for breakfast and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional “Tangier City Tour” organized by the guide. Leaving the ship, we proceed parallel to the Ocean towards Place de France. When we reach the Cape Spartel region, we will see the point where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean. A few kilometers from here are the Caves of Hercules. The rock structure forming these caves offers a magnificent view. Later, we will go to the Kasbah area and have the chance to visit the old bazaar. We will also see the historical minaret located here. Our last stop is Petit Socco, a region of beautiful small hotels that hosted many celebrities such as Matisse, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Paul Bowles. Then we return to the ship. Our ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06 PORTIMAO
Our ship will dock at the port of Portimão, located in the Algarve region of Portugal, at 07:00 AM. This coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean is known for its golden cliffs and impressive beaches. After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Algarve Tour. The tour includes visits to Ponta da Piedade, Lagos, the town of Alvor, and Praia da Rocha, exploring the natural beauties and panoramic views of the region. We return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 07 CEUTA
Our ship will dock at the port at 09:00 AM. Guests who wish may join the optional “Ceuta Panoramic City Tour” organized by the guide. It is an autonomous city of Spain located on the North African coast. The Royal Walls of Ceuta are a line of fortifications in Ceuta. The walls date back to 962 in their oldest part and up to the 18th century in their most modern parts. They have remained largely intact except for some exits. The House of Dragons is an important landmark in Ceuta and an extraordinary example of eclectic architecture, located at a corner of Kings Square. The La Puerta Califal (Caliphate Gate) is about four meters wide, has a horseshoe arch framed by a bishop, and a double curve with a room behind it. After our trip, free time. We transfer to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00.
DAY 08 ALICANTE
Our ship will dock at the port of Alicante at 10:00 AM. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Dinner and overnight on board. Guests who wish may join the optional “Valencia City Tour” organized by the guide. We will board our bus waiting at the port. Our first stop will be the City of Arts and Sciences, created by the magnificent architect Santiago Calatrava, which has left its mark on the last 10 years. We will see the park area built on a dried riverbed, where modern museums, theaters, and opera houses are located. Later, during our bus tour, we will visit La Lonja, El Cid, the Cathedral, Micalet, and the Virgin Square. After a walking tour in the city center and free time, we return to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 09 AT SEA
On this day spent at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. You can shop at duty-free stores, try your luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performances in dozens of bars. Different dining alternatives await you all day long. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 10 CIVITAVECCHIA/ROME
Our ship will dock at the port of Civitavecchia at 08:30 AM. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional “Rome City Tour” organized by the guide. In this full-day tour, after a 1 hour and 15-minute journey with our bus waiting at Civitavecchia Port, we will take a panoramic tour in Rome. Places to see include Castel Sant’Angelo, Tiber River, Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Popolo Square, Republica Square, Via Nazionale, Marcello Theater, Circo Massimo, and the Forum areas. Later, we explore Rome's famous squares on foot. Places to see include Pantheon Square, Navona Square, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps, where we end our tour and have a shopping break. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 11 GENOA/MILAN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Genoa at 08:30 AM. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures and leave the ship. We depart for Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting at the port. After arrival at the airport, check-in, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:35 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1876. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:40 local time. End of our tour.
