DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – SAVONA
After meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 03:30 in the morning, we depart for Milan at 08:15 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. Upon our arrival in Milan at 09:05 local time, we will transfer to the port of Savona, where our ship, COSTA DIADEMA, will depart. After ship check-in and passport procedures, you will have time to settle into your cabins and enjoy some free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 02 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the Barcelona port at 14:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guide. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises, will begin with our private bus waiting for us at the port. Among the places we will see are La Rambla Street, the Christopher Columbus Monument, the Maremagnum artificial harbor, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, the Paseo de Gracia street where Gaudi's houses have been turned into an open-air museum, and his most fundamental work, the Sagrada Familia. During our tour, we will go up to Montjuic hill to take photos of the scenery. After some free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 03 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 indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who desire can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options also await you throughout the day.
DAY 04 TANGIER
Our ship will dock at the Tangier port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional "Tangier City Tour" organized by their guide. Leaving the ship, we proceed parallel to the Ocean towards the 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 region, where we will have the chance to visit the old bazaar. We will also see the historic minaret located here. Our last stop is Petit Socco, a region of beautiful small hotels that has hosted many famous figures such as Matisse, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Paul Bowles. Afterward, we return to the ship. Our ship departs at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 05 CASABLANCA
Our ship will dock at the Casablanca port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional "Casablanca City Tour & Rabat Tour" organized by their guide. We begin our exploration of Casablanca, which means "White House," home to the Hassan II Mosque, the second-largest mosque in the world after Mecca, and also known for Humphrey Bogart's famous film "Casablanca." We will depart from the Casablanca port by our private bus and head to the United Nations Square as our first stop. Afterward, we will see places such as the marketplace, Habous Square, the Corniche district, and Mohammed V Boulevard during our panoramic tour. We will visit the "Hassan II Mosque," which was built between 1980 and 1993 and currently holds the title of the world's largest mosque. Built on a 20,000-square-meter area, this structure will remain in your memory as one of the most interesting places of our trip. After some free time, we will have lunch at a nice restaurant. During our approximately 45-minute journey, we will watch the natural scenery between Casablanca and Rabat and arrive in Rabat, the current capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. After seeing the city's most important sites such as the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Royal Palace, we will taste the famous mint tea at the OUDAYA fortress on the banks of the Bouregreg River. After our tour, we will return to the ship. Our ship departs at 22:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 06 CADIZ
Our ship will dock at the Cadiz port at 14:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional "Seville & Cadiz Tour" organized by their guide. After docking in Cadiz, we head to Seville, the most important city in Southern Spain. During our panoramic city tour here, we will see the cathedral, which began construction in the 15th century on the site of the old Great Mosque from the Almohad period; the Alcazar, a royal mansion where Arab-Gothic and Renaissance style palaces rise side by side; the 13th-century fortress called the Golden Tower; many medieval churches; the 51st Paula Convent of Nuns; and the City Hall. Afterward, we return to Cadiz, and after a short tour introducing the city, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 07 MALAGA
Our ship will dock at the Malaga port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. It is Spain's fifth-largest city after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. With its magnificent sunshine, fun nightlife, unforgettable fish restaurants, and culturally rich historical sites, this rapidly growing city welcomes thousands of tourists every year as the apple of the eye of the Andalusia region of Spain. Guests who wish may 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 flourish. It is no coincidence that it is Spain's most touristic region, with the Gibralfaro Castle, the Cathedral, the Palace of the Umayyad Sultans, and the Alameda Boulevard adorned with exotic trees... Picasso didn't choose to be born here for nothing... We will introduce you to this mystical city up close and then head towards Mijas, another special Andalusian village famous for its stone streets, white houses, sightseeing carriages, and authentic bazaar. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 08 ALICANTE
Our ship will dock at the Alicante port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Dinner and overnight stay on board. Guests who wish may join the optional "Valencia City Tour" organized by our guide. We will board our bus waiting for us at the port and depart. Our first stop will be the City of Arts and Sciences, created by the immense 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. Afterward, we will return to the ship following a walking tour in the city center and some free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 09 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 indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who desire can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options also await you throughout the day.
DAY 10 MARSEILLE / AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at the Marseille port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may depart for the "Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour" organized by their guide. In Marseille, an important maritime city, we will start our tour by first visiting the "Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral," located on a high hill. After this visit, the Longchamp Palace, Saint Charles train station, the old city, the Hotel de Ville, and the marina area are some of the places to be seen. Later, we will go to Aix-en-Provence, which is 40 minutes away from Marseille. We will start with the famous 12th-century St. Saviour’s Cathedral, with its Romanesque facade and covered arched walkway. Later, during our pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see the antique inns located here and the Mazarino district, which was designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin in the 17th century. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 11 SAVONA – MILAN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the Savona port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We depart for the Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After our arrival at the airport and completing our 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.