DAY 1: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN/GENOA
Following our meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal at 03.30 in the morning, departure for Milan with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 08.15. After arriving in Milan at local time 09:05, transfer to the port of Genoa where our ship MSC SINFONIA will depart from. After check-in and passport procedures, cabin settlement and free time. Our ship will leave the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 2: MARSEILLE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 08:30 in the morning. Free time in the morning for breakfast, shopping, and personal activities. Departure for those guests wishing to join the optional “Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour” organized by the guide. Starting our tour in Marseille, an important maritime city, by first visiting the “Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica” located on a high hill. Following this visit, the Longchamp Fountain, Saint-Charles train station, old town, Hotel de Ville, and marina area will be some of the sights. Afterwards, we will proceed to Aix-en-Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseille. The tour will begin with the 12th-century famous Saint-Sauveur Cathedral with its Romanesque facade and covered vaulted pathway. Then, during our pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns and the Mazarine quarter, designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin. The ship will leave the port at 18:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 3: CRUISING 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 outdoor and indoor 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 performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 4: MALAGA
Our ship will dock at the port of Malaga at 07.00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after morning breakfast. After Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville, it is Spain's fifth-largest city. This fast-growing city, with its magnificent sunshine, entertaining nightlife, fish restaurants with unforgettable tastes, and culturally rich historical sites, welcomes thousands of tourists every year as the apple of Spain's Andalusia region. Guests wishing to do so can join the optional “Malaga City Tour” organized by their guide. Malaga, the center of the Costa del Sol and Andalusia, is a special fusion where Arab and Western cultures meet and show off. It is no coincidence that it is Spain's most touristic region with Gibralfaro Castle, the Cathedral, the Palace of the Umayyad Sultans, and Alameda Boulevard decorated with exotic trees... Picasso didn't choose to be born here for nothing... We will introduce you to this mystical city closely and then head towards Mijas, another special Andalusian village famous for its cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, sightseeing carriages, and authentic bazaar. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 16.00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 5: TANGIER
Our ship will dock at the port of Tangier at 08.00 in the morning. Free time for morning breakfast and personal activities. Guests wishing to do so can join the optional “Tangier City Tour” organized by their guide. Leaving the ship, we proceed towards Place de France parallel to the Ocean. When we arrive at the Cape Spartel area, we will see the point where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. A few kilometers from here are the Caves of Hercules. The rock formation that forms these caves offers a magnificent view. Then we go to the Kasbah area and have the chance to visit the old bazaar there. We will also see the historical minaret located here. Our last stop is Petit Socco, a region of beautiful small hotels that has 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 6: PORTIMAO
Our ship will dock at the port of Portimão, located in the Algarve region of Portugal, at 07.00 in the morning. This coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean coast is known for its golden cliffs and impressive beaches. After breakfast on board, guests wishing to do so can join the optional Algarve Tour. Within the scope of the tour, Ponta da Piedade, Lagos, the town of Alvor, and Praia da Rocha will be visited, and the natural beauties and panoramic views of the region will be discovered. After the tour, return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 18.00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 7: CEUTA
Our ship will dock at the port at 09.00 in the morning. Guests wishing to do so can join the optional “Ceuta Panoramic City Tour” organized by their guide. It is an autonomous province of Spain located on the North African coast. The Royal Walls of Ceuta are a fortification line in Ceuta. The walls date back to 962 up to the 18th century in their oldest and most modern parts. Except for some exits, they have remained largely intact. The House of Dragons is an important landmark in Ceuta and an extraordinary example of eclectic architecture, located on a corner of Kings Square. La Puerta Califal (Caliphate Gate) is approximately four meters wide, has a horseshoe arch framed by a bishop and a double fold with a room behind it. Free time after our trip. We transfer to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 18.00.
DAY 8: ALICANTE
Our ship will dock at the port of Alicante at 10:00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after morning breakfast. Dinner and overnight on board. Guests wishing to do so can join the optional “Valencia City Tour” organized by our guide. We will depart by boarding our bus waiting for us at the port. Our first stop will be the City of Arts and Sciences, created by Santiago Calatrava, the phenomenal architect who has marked the last 10 years. The park area, established on a dried riverbed and featuring modern museums, theater, and opera houses, will be seen. Afterwards, during our bus tour, La Lonja, El Cid, the Cathedral, Micalet, and the Square of the Virgin will be visited. Then, after a walking tour in the city center and free time, return to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 20.00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 9: CRUISING 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 outdoor and indoor 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 performed in dozens of bars. Various 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. Free time for personal activities after morning breakfast. Guests wishing to do so can join the optional “Rome City Tour” organized by our guide. On 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 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. Then we explore Rome's famous squares on walking. Sights to see include: Pantheon Square, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, and ending our tour at the Spanish Steps with a shopping break. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 19.00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 11: GENOA/MILAN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Genoa at 08.30 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. After arriving at the airport, following our check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1876 at 18.35. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at local time 23.40. End of our tour.
