Ankara flight with Costa Smeralda to Tunisia - Western Mediterranean & Sicily - Ajet - 2026
**Day 01: ANKARA ESENBOĞA AIRPORT – BARCELONA**
We meet at Ankara Esenboğa Airport International Terminal at 07:00 in the morning, and then we depart for Barcelona with Ajet Airlines flight VF607 at 10:35. We arrive in Milan at local time 12:30, after which we transfer to Savona port where our COSTA SMERALDA cruise ship will embark. After check-in and passport procedures on the ship, we settle into our cabins and have some free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
**Day 02: DAY AT SEA**
This day will be spent at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Guests can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, hot tubs, and sunbathing areas. Those who wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various entertainment and music options at dozens of bars throughout the day. Various dining options await you all day. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
**Day 03: LA GOULETTE**
Our ship will dock at La Goulette port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional "Carthage & Sidi Bou Said" tour organized by our guide for an extra fee. Our first stop, Carthage, is a city founded by the Phoenicians. Among the sights we will see are the Early Christian Museum and the Carthage National Museum. Our second stop is Sidi Bou Said, a picturesque village perched on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, where we will enjoy a pleasant walk in its winding, cobbled streets. Its white walls, contrasting blue doors, and ornate window grills will remind you of Greece and Bodrum. After some free time for taking photos and purchasing souvenirs, we will transfer back to the ship at the time set by our guide. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
**Day 04: PALERMO**
Our ship will dock at Palermo port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional "Palermo City Tour" organized by our guide for an extra fee. We will tour Sicily's capital, Palermo. We will visit sights including Palermo Cathedral, Norman Palace, Quattro Canti, Pretoria Square, Palazzo Abatellis, Palazzo Butera, Castello a Mare, and Santa Maria della Catena Church. Our final stop will be Teatro Massimo. After seeing the theater where a scene from "The Godfather" was filmed, we will have free time on Palermo’s famous Via Maqueda street. Guests may choose to enjoy the flavors of Sicilian cuisine and shop. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
**Day 05: CIVITAVECCHIA / ROME**
Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional "Rome City Tour" organized by our guide for an extra fee. This full-day tour begins with a panoramic bus tour of Rome, which is about a 1 hour and 15-minute journey from Civitavecchia Port, featuring sights such as Castel Sant’Angelo, the Tiber River, Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Popolo Square, Republic Square, Via Nazionale, the Theater of Marcellus, Circo Massimo, and the Forum areas. We will then explore Rome’s famous squares on foot, including Pantheon Square, Novana Square, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps, before a shopping break. We will return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
**Day 06: SAVONA - MILAN**
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional "Milan City Tour" organized by our guide for an extra fee. Today we will go to Milan, the capital of tourism, fashion, education, art, and commerce in Lombardy, Northern Italy, after disembarking from the ship. During our tour, we will closely examine and have the chance to photograph the Duomo Cathedral, which has become a symbol of Milan and is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, built on around 12,000 square meters. Nearby, we will see the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, one of the oldest shopping centers in the world, and La Scala, one of the largest opera houses in the world. After the tour, we will have free time for shopping and relaxation.
After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
**Day 07: MARSEILLE**
Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional "Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence" organized by our guide for an extra fee. We will start our tour by visiting the "Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral," located on a high hill in Marseille, an important maritime city. Other sights we will see include the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the Old Town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. We will then head to Aix en Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseille. The tour will start at the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century, featuring a Romanesque front and a covered arched walkway. We will then enjoy a pleasant walk in the old area of the city, where we will see ancient inns and the Mazarino district designed by Cardinal Mazarino's brother in the 17th century. After the tour, there will be free time before we head back to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
**Day 08: BARCELONA – ANKARA ESENBOĞA AIRPORT**
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will complete our disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We will proceed to Barcelona Airport with our private vehicle waiting at the port. After arriving at the airport, we will complete our check-in and passport procedures and then depart for Ankara with Ajet Airlines flight VF608 at 13:15. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at local time 19:15. End of our tour.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND CONDITIONS
• ARE CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT*
From the day of registration;
60 days prior 15% per person
59 days ---------- 30 days 25%
29 days ---------- 15 days 75%
14 days ---------- 0 days 100%
What's Included
- Economy class flights between Ankara Esenboğa Airport – Barcelona – Ankara Esenboğa Airport with Ajet Airlines.
- 7 nights and 8 days of full board accommodation in the selected cabin category on the COSTA SMERALDA ship.
- Airport and Port taxes (490 EUR).
- Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
- Experienced Turkish Tour Leadership Service (for groups over 25 people).
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on board.
- City tours as specified in the program.
- Entertainment and shows on the ship.
- Use of Fitness & Gym facilities.
- Travel insurance package. A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Service fees. Approximately €11 per person per day (paid on the ship).
- All land tours specified in the program.
- Health services / Personal expenses.
- All drinks on the ship.
- Tours specified additionally in the program.
- Domestic flight connections.
- Necessary visa fees.
- International departure tax (can be paid at relevant banks or at the tax office in the airport).
