Tour Detail
10 Nights, 11 Days
Reserve now & pay later
DAY 01. ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
We will meet at 03:30 at the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. We depart at 06:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 to Milan. After our arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, we transfer to Savona port, where our ship COSTA DIADEMA will depart. After ship check-in and passport procedures, we settle into our cabins and enjoy free time. Our ship will leave the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
We will meet at 03:30 at the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. We depart at 06:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 to Milan. After our arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, we transfer to Savona port, where our ship COSTA DIADEMA will depart. After ship check-in and passport procedures, we settle into our cabins and enjoy free time. Our ship will leave the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 02. BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 14:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized additionally by our guide. Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises, begins with our private bus waiting for us at the port. Places we will see include La Rambla Street, the Christopher Columbus Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Harbor, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseo de Gracia, where Gaudí's houses turn the street into an open-air museum, and his most famous work, the Sagrada Familia. During the tour we will go up Montjuïc hill for panoramic photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 03. ALICANTE
Our ship will dock at Alicante port at 10:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Dinner and overnight on board. Guests who wish may join the "Valencia City Tour" organized additionally by our guide. We will board our bus waiting at the port. Our first stop is the City of Arts and Sciences designed by the renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, which has left its mark on the last 10 years. We will see the park area built on a dried riverbed, home to modern museums and theatre and opera buildings. Then, during our bus tour, we will visit La Lonja, El Cid, the Cathedral, Micalet and Plaza de la Virgen. This will be followed by a walking tour of the city center and free time, after which we return to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 04. SEA DAY
Today we spend the day at sea, and our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Guests may shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining options are available all day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05. LISBON
Our ship will dock at Lisbon port at 09:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Lisbon City Tour" organized additionally by our guide. Lisbon, one of Europe's most colorful capitals and, like Istanbul and Rome, built on seven hills, begins our visit with the Jerónimos Monastery in the Belém district and the Belém Tower on the ocean shore, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We will then walk through Baixa, the old city center also on the UNESCO World Heritage List, seeing Praça do Comércio, the old trading square where ships from distant colonies unloaded their cargo, Rua Augusta, and Praça dos Restauradores. Our ship will leave the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06. CADIZ
Our ship will dock at Cadiz port at 14:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Seville & Cadiz Tour" organized additionally by our local guides. After docking in Cadiz, we head to Seville, the most important city in southern Spain. On our panoramic city tour we will see the cathedral, begun in the 15th century on the site of the former Almohad Great Mosque; the Alcázar, the royal palace where Arab Gothic and Renaissance styles stand side by side; the Torre del Oro, a 13th-century tower; numerous medieval churches; the Convent of Santa Paula; and the City Hall. We then return to Cadiz, take a short tour introducing the city, and go back to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 07. GIBRALTAR
Our ship will dock at Gibraltar port at 08:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may walk through the city center of Gibraltar with our guide. Our ship will leave the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 08. MALAGA
Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 07:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Malaga is Spain's fifth-largest city after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville. With its brilliant sunshine, lively nightlife, unforgettable seafood restaurants 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 "Malaga City Tour" organized additionally by our guides. Malaga, the center of the Costa del Sol and Andalusia, is a unique fusion where Arab and Western cultures meet. Its attractions include Gibralfaro Castle, the Cathedral, the Palace of the Emir, and the Alameda Boulevard lined with exotic trees; it is no coincidence that it is one of Spain's most touristic regions. Picasso chose to be born here for a reason. After introducing you to this mystical city, we will head to Mijas, a village known for its cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, horse-drawn carriage rides and authentic market. At the end of the tour we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 09. SEA DAY
Today we spend the day at sea, and our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Guests may shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining options are available all day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 10. MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 09:00. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Marseille City Tour & Aix en Provence Tour" organized additionally by our guides. Marseille, an important maritime city, begins with a visit to Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral on a high hill. Other sights include the Longchamp Fountain, Saint-Charles railway station, the old town, the Hôtel de Ville and the yacht harbor area. We then travel 40 minutes to Aix en Provence, beginning with the famous 12th-century St. Saviour's Cathedral with its Romanesque façade and covered arcade. During a pleasant walk through the old quarter, you will see its ancient inns and the Mazarin district, designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 11. SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:30. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures and leave the ship. A private vehicle waiting for us at the port takes us to Milan Airport. After check-in and passport procedures, we depart at 15:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 to Istanbul, arriving at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 09:00. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures and leave the ship. A private vehicle waiting for us at the port takes us to Milan Airport. After check-in and passport procedures, we depart at 15:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 to Istanbul, arriving at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.
What's Included
-
Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport – Milan – Istanbul Airport.
-
10 nights / 11 days full board accommodation in the preferred cabin category on the COSTA DIADEMA ship.
-
Airport and port taxes (495 EUR)
-
Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
-
Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service.
-
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks on board the ship.
-
Entertainment and shows on board the ship.
-
Use of fitness & gym facilities.
-
Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Service fees. Approximately 15€ per person per day. (Paid on board the ship.)
- All land tours specified in the program
-
Health services. / Personal expenses.
-
All drinks on board the ship.
-
Domestic connecting flights.
-
Travel health insurance. (A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years of age.)
-
Required visa fee. A MULTIPLE-ENTRY SCHENGEN visa is required for this program. A UK visa is not required for Gibraltar.
-
Exit tax for leaving the country (can be paid at the relevant banks or at the airport finance counter).
