DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
Following our meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 03:30 in the morning, we will depart for Milan at 06:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. After our arrival in Milan at 08:45 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 port of Barcelona 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 the most beautiful metropolises in Europe, 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 Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, and the Paseo de Gracia street, where Gaudi's houses have been turned into an open-air museum, as well as his most fundamental work, the Sagrada Familia. During our tour, we will go up to Montjuic hill to take photos of the view. 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 ALICANTE
Our ship will dock at the port of Alicante at 10:00. 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 at the port to depart. 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, which houses modern museums, theaters, and opera houses. 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 some free time, we will return to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 04 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 wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performances in dozens of bars. Different dining alternatives await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 05 LISBON
Our ship will dock at the port of Lisbon at 09:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional “Lisbon City Tour” organized by our guide. We will begin our tour in Lisbon, one of the most colorful capitals of Europe, built on seven hills just like Istanbul and Rome, with the Jerónimos Monastery in the Belem district and the Belem Tower on the oceanfront, both of which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Then, during our walking tour in the old city center called Baixa, which is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List, we will see the Praça do Comércio, the old trade square where ships from distant colonies unloaded their cargo, Rua Augusta street, and Praça dos Restauradores square. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 06 CADIZ
Our ship will dock at the port of Cadiz 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 will head to Seville, the most important city in Southern Spain. During our panoramic city introduction tour here, we will see the cathedral, which began construction in the 15th century on the site of the old Grand 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 known as the Golden Tower; many medieval churches; the Convent of Santa Paula; and the City Hall. Afterward, we will return to Cadiz, take a short tour to get to know the city, and then return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 07 TANGIER
Our ship will dock at the port of Tangier at 08:00. 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 will proceed parallel to the Ocean towards the Place de France. When we reach the Cape Spartel area, 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. Then, we will go to the Kasbah area, where we will 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 has hosted many famous people such as Matisse, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Paul Bowles. Afterward, we will return to the ship. Our ship will depart at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 08 MALAGA
Our ship will dock at the port of Malaga at 07:00. 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 manifest themselves. 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 closely and then head towards Mijas, another special Andalusian village famous for its cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, horse-drawn carriages, and authentic bazaar. At the end of the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. 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 wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performances in dozens of bars. Different dining alternatives await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 10 MARSEILLE / AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 09:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may depart for the optional “Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour” organized by their 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, the Longchamps Fountain, 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. Then, 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 Mazarin in the 17th century. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 11 SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Savona at 08:30. After breakfast, we will complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We will depart for Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After our arrival at the airport, check-in, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 15:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1896. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.
Our ship will dock at the port of Savona at 08:30. After breakfast, we will complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We will depart for Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After our arrival at the airport, check-in, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 15:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1896. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 09:00 local time. End of our tour.