ALL TOURS INCLUDED - WITH COSTA FASCINOSA BERNINA EXPRESS NORTHERN ITALY LAKES REGION & WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN - 23 MARCH 2027

Tour details
01. DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – GENOA After meeting at Istanbul Airport’s international terminal at 04:30, we complete our check-in procedures and then depart for Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50. Upon arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, we transfer by our private vehicle to Genoa port, where our COSTA FASCINOSA ship is located. After the ship check-in and baggage procedures, we settle into our cabins and then have free time. After boarding the ship, our guide will hold a meeting to introduce the ship and our excursions; afterward, you may enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board. 02. DAY MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart with our guide for the “Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour.” We will 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 to be seen include the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles Train Station, the old town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. Later, we will go to Aix en Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseille. It will begin with the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral from the 12th century, with its Romanesque façade and covered arched passageway. Then, during our pleasant walk through 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 the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board. 03. DAY BARCELONA Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart with our guide for the “Barcelona City Tour.” Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolises, will begin with our private bus waiting for us at the port. La Rambla Street, Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic district and port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia Avenue where Gaudí’s houses have turned the street into a museum, and his masterpiece Sagrada Familia are among the places we will see. During our tour, we will go up Montjuic Hill and take scenic photos. After free time for shopping, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart the port at 13:00. Dinner and overnight on board. 04. DAY GENOA – MILAN – COMO Our ship will dock at Genoa port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures and then begin a pleasant journey by private vehicle to Milan, Italy’s capital of fashion and design. Upon arrival in the city, our panoramic city tour will feature the impressive Duomo di Milano, the world-famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the city’s elegant streets as the main highlights. After the tour, you will have free time to explore Milan’s chic atmosphere at your own pace, enjoy a coffee break, or shop. Following the free time, we head to the Lake Como region, one of nature’s most elegant corners. Upon arrival, we enjoy a walk along the lakeshore, taking in the stunning scenery and savoring the peaceful atmosphere. Then we continue with a short discovery tour around Como and free time to experience this unique ambiance. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel in the Como / Lecco region and check-in to our rooms. Overnight at our hotel. 05. DAY COMO – TIRANO – BERNINA EXPRESS – ST. MORITZ After an early breakfast, we depart for Tirano for a pleasant journey into the heart of the Alps. Upon arrival, we take a short tour around this charming border town and have the chance to get acquainted with the atmosphere of the region. Then, we begin our unforgettable panoramic journey on the Bernina Express, considered one of the most impressive train routes in the world. Along this unique route, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, we pass through magnificent Alpine mountains, fascinating glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and engineering marvel viaducts, as if traveling through a postcard. This journey, lasting approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, is one of the most special experiences of the program and leaves lasting memories. After the train ride, we arrive in St. Moritz, one of Switzerland’s most prestigious mountain destinations. After a short city tour to get acquainted with the area, you can enjoy free time to take in the elegant atmosphere of this unique Alpine town. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight in St. Moritz. 06. DAY ST. MORITZ – CHUR – ZURICH After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our pleasant journey toward Zurich amid Switzerland’s breathtaking scenery. Along the way, we stop briefly in Chur, known as one of Switzerland’s oldest settlements, to experience the quiet and authentic atmosphere of this historic town. We then continue to Zurich. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour will include Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most exclusive shopping avenues, Lake Zurich, which adds a special elegance to the city, and the historic old town (Altstadt) area, famous for its charming character. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight in Zurich. 07. DAY ZURICH – ISTANBUL AIRPORT After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures. Until the transfer time determined by our guide, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Then we transfer to the airport by our private vehicle. After baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1910. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:15 local time. End of the tour.
What's included
  • Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Milan – Zurich – Istanbul Airport.
  • 3 nights 4 days full board accommodation in the preferred cabin category on the COSTA FASCINOSA ship.
  • Bernina Express economy class train ticket
  • 1 night in Como / Lecce with bed and breakfast accommodation in a 4* standard hotel
  • 1 night in St. Moritz with bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3 or 4* standard hotel
  • 1 night in Zurich with bed and breakfast accommodation in a 4* standard hotel
  • All tours specified in the program
  • Airport and port taxes (690 EUR)
  • All transfers
  • Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service. (Regardless of number of participants)
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the ship, as well as snacks.
  • Entertainment and shows on the ship.
  • Use of the fitness & gym.
  • Travel insurance package; for guests over 70 years old, a 100% surcharge applies.
  • Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
 
Not included
Service charges. Approximately €12 per person per day (to be paid at the time of booking). All tours not expressly stated in the program. Health services / personal expenses. All drinks on board. City taxes. Domestic connecting flights. Required visa fee. A Schengen visa is required for this program. No visa is required for green passport holders. Overseas departure tax (can be paid to the relevant banks or the finance office at the airport).