01. DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – SAVONA
After meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 03:30 in the morning, we depart for Milan at 08:15 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. Following our arrival in Milan at 09:05 local time, we transfer to Savona port, where our COSTA FASCINOSA cruise ship will depart from. After check-in and passport procedures, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will leave the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
02. DAY BARCELONA
Our ship will arrive at Barcelona port at 14:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the “Barcelona City Tour” arranged as an extra by our guide. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolises, begins with our private bus waiting for us at the port. The places we will see include La Rambla Street, the Christopher Columbus Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia Street, which Gaudi turned into an open-air museum with his houses, and his most important work, Sagrada Familia. During the tour, we will go up Montjuic Hill and take panoramic photos. After free time for shopping, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart at 19:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
03. DAY AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer many alternatives. Those who wish may benefit from the ship’s open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Guests may shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment events performed in the many bars. Throughout the day, different dining options will also be waiting for you.
04. DAY GIBRALTAR
Our ship will arrive at Gibraltar port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the “Gibraltar Discovery Tour & St. Michael’s Cave & Monkey Park Tour” arranged as an extra by their guide. After disembarking, our tour begins as we ascend the iconic “Rock of Gibraltar” by private vehicles and visit St. Michael’s Cave; after this impressive natural formation filled with stalactites and stalagmites, we have the chance to observe the region’s symbol, the cute Barbary macaques, in their natural habitat. Then, we stop at a panoramic viewpoint showcasing the point where Europe and Africa meet, and enjoy the unique view of the Strait of Gibraltar. After descending from the Rock, we head to the city center for a short walk along Main Street, and complete our tour with free time for shopping and a café break before returning to our ship. Our ship will depart at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
05. DAY CASABLANCA
Our ship will arrive at Casablanca port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast and free time for personal activities, guests who wish may join the “Casablanca City Tour & Rabat Tour” arranged as an extra by their guide. We begin exploring Casablanca, meaning “White House,” also known for the King Hassan Mosque, which is the second largest mosque in the world after Mecca, and for Humphrey Bogart’s famous “Casablanca” film. We depart from Casablanca port by private bus and first head to United Nations Square. Then we will see places such as the market, Habous Square, the Corniche district, and Mohammed V Boulevard on a panoramic tour. We will visit the “Hassan II Mosque,” built between 1980 and 1993 and currently the largest mosque in the world. Built on an area of 20,000 square meters, it will be one of the most memorable highlights of our trip. After some free time, we will have lunch at a nice restaurant. During our approximately 45-minute journey, we will enjoy 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 Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Royal Palace, we will taste the famous mint tea at OUDAYA Fortress on the banks of the Bouregreg River. After the tour, we return to the ship. Our ship departs at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
06. DAY TANGIER
Our ship will arrive at Tangier port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast and free time for personal activities, guests who wish may join the “Tangier City Tour” arranged as an extra by their guide. Leaving the ship, we proceed parallel to the ocean toward 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 there lies the Hercules Caves. The rock formation that formed 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 historic minaret located there. Our final stop is Petit Socco, a region of beautiful small hotels that has hosted many famous names 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.
07. DAY CADIZ
Our ship will arrive at Cadiz port at 12:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the “Seville & Cadiz Tour” arranged as an extra by their guide. After docking in Cadiz, we head to Seville, the most important city in southern Spain. During our panoramic city tour there, we will see the cathedral, built in the 15th century on the site of the former Grand Mosque from the Muwahhid period; the Alcazar, the royal palace where Arab Gothic and Renaissance-style palaces stand side by side; the Golden Tower, a 13th-century fortress; many medieval churches; the Convent of the 51 Paula nuns; and the City Hall. Then we return to Cadiz, take a short city tour, and go back to our ship. Our ship will depart at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
08. DAY MALAGA
Our ship will arrive at Malaga port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. It is the fifth largest city in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. With its magnificent 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 Spain’s Andalusia region. Guests who wish may join the “Malaga City Tour” arranged as an extra by their guide. Malaga, the center of the Costa del Sol and Andalusia, is a unique fusion where Arab and Western cultures meet. The Gibralfaro Castle, Cathedral, Umayyad Sultan’s Palace, and Alameda Boulevard decorated with exotic trees make it no surprise that this is one of Spain’s most touristic regions... Picasso did not choose to be born here for nothing... We will introduce you to this mystical city and then head to Mijas, another special Andalusian village famous for its cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses, horse-drawn carriages, and authentic bazaar. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
09. DAY AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer many alternatives. Those who wish may benefit from the ship’s open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Guests may shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment events performed in the many bars. Throughout the day, different dining options will also be waiting for you.
10. DAY MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE
Our ship will arrive at Marseille port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the “Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour” arranged as an extra by their guide. We begin our tour in Marseille, an important maritime city, by first visiting the “Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral,” located on a high hill. After this visit, some of the places we will see include Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old town, Hotel de Ville, and the yacht harbor area. Then we go to Aix en Provence, which is 40 minutes from Marseille. The tour begins with the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral from the 12th century, with its Romanesque façade and covered arched passage. During a pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns and the Mazarino district, designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin. Our ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
11. DAY SAVONA – MILAN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will arrive at Savona port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures and leave the ship. We then transfer by private vehicle waiting for us at the port to Milan Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, after 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.