COSTA DIADEMA WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL & MOROCCO
01.DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
We meet at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport at 03:30 AM, then depart for Milan at 06:50 AM on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. We arrive in Milan at 08:45 AM local time and transfer to Savona port, where our ship, COSTA DIADEMA, will depart. After check-in and passport procedures, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will leave the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
02.DAY BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 14:30. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guide for an extra charge. Our city tour begins with our special bus waiting at the port and will include La Rambla Street, the Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, and Paseu de Gracia street which has been turned into an open-air museum featuring Gaudi's houses and his most famous work, the Sagrada Familia. During our tour, we will climb Montjuic hill for scenic photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
03.DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, and our ship will offer many alternatives for you. Those interested can take advantage of the ship’s open and closed pools, Jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Guests can shop in duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment programs in the bars. Various dining options will also await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
04.DAY TANGIER
Our ship will dock at Tangier port at 08:00 AM. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Tangier City Tour" organized by our guides for an extra charge. After disembarking, we will proceed towards Place de France, parallel to the ocean. Upon arriving at Cape Spartel, we will see the point where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean. A few kilometers further is the Hercules Caves, which offer a magnificent view of the rock formations. We will then visit the Kasbah area and have the chance to explore the historical markets there. We will also see the historical minaret located in the area. Our last stop will be Petit Socco, a region that hosted many famous personalities like Matisse, Camile Saint Saens, and Paul Bowles with its beautiful small hotels. Afterward, we return to the ship. Our ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
05.DAY CASABLANCA
Our ship will dock at Casablanca port at 07:00 AM. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Casablanca City Tour & Rabat Tour" organized by our guides for an extra charge. We will start exploring Casablanca, known as the "White House," as it is named after the Arabic word for white. Departing from Casablanca port with our private bus, our first stop will be the United Nations Square, followed by the market, Habous Square, Corniche area, and Muhammad V Boulevard, which we will see during our panoramic tour. We will then visit the "Hassan II Mosque," which has the title of the largest mosque in the world, built between 1980 and 1993 and located on an area of 20,000 square meters. After some free time, we will enjoy lunch in a nice restaurant. During our approximately 45-minute journey, we will view the natural scenery between Casablanca and Rabat, the current capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. After visiting important sites like Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the Royal Palace, we will taste famous mint tea at the OUDAYA castle by the Bouregreg river. After the tour, we will return to the ship. Our ship will depart at 21:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
06.DAY CADIZ
Our ship will dock at Cadiz port at 12:00 PM. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Sevilla & Cadiz Tour" organized by our guides for an extra charge. After arriving in Cadiz, we will proceed to Sevilla, which is the most important city in Southern Spain. During our panoramic city introduction tour, we will visit the cathedral, which was built in the 15th century on the site of the old Great Mosque from the Almohad period, the royal residence Alcazar where Arab Gothic and Renaissance style palaces are adjacent, the Golden Tower which is a castle from the 13th century, various medieval churches, and the 51st Paula nunnery. After returning to Cadiz, we will have a brief tour of the city and then return to our ship. Our ship will depart at 21:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
07.DAY GIBRALTAR
Our ship will dock at Gibraltar port at 13:00. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the "Gibraltar Discovery Tour & St. Michel Cave & Monkey Park Tour" organized by our guides for an extra charge. Our tour will start after disembarking the ship, where we will go up to the iconic "Rock of Gibraltar" and visit St. Michael's Cave, which is filled with stalactites and stalagmites. Then we will have the chance to observe the charming Barbary monkeys in their natural habitat. Afterward, we will take a photo break at a panoramic viewpoint revealing the intersection of the European and African continents and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Strait of Gibraltar. After descending from the rock, we will head to the city center for a short walk along Main Street, concluding our tour with free time for shopping and a café break before returning to our ship. Our ship will depart at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
08.DAY MALAGA
Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 08:00. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. After Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Sevilla, Málaga is the fifth largest city in Spain. With its magnificent sunlight, lively nightlife, unforgettable seafood restaurants, and culturally rich historical sites, this rapidly growing city attracts thousands of tourists every year as the jewel of southern Spain. Guests who wish can join the "Malaga City Tour" organized by our guides for an extra charge. Málaga, the center of the Costa del Sol and Andalusia, is a special fusion of Arab and Western culture. After the city tour, we will also visit Mijas, another beautiful Andalusian village famous for its cobbled streets, white houses, horse-drawn carriages, and authentic market. We will return to the ship afterwards. Our ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
09.DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, and our ship will offer many alternatives for you. Those interested can take advantage of the ship’s open and closed pools, Jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Guests can shop in duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment programs in the bars. Various dining options will also await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
10.DAY MARSEILLES / AIX EN PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at Marseilles port at 07:30 AM. After breakfast, there is free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Marseilles City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour" organized by our guides for an extra charge. Our tour in Marseilles, an important maritime city, will start by visiting the "Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral," situated on a high hill, followed by viewing Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina. Afterwards, we will travel 40 minutes to Aix-en-Provence. The tour will begin with the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century, featuring a Romanesque front and a covered arched road. Subsequently, we will enjoy a pleasant walk in the city’s old section, where we will see the ancient inns and the Mazarino district designed by Cardinal Mazarino’s brother in the 17th century. Our ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
11.DAY SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:30 AM. After breakfast, we complete the disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We then proceed to Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Upon arrival at the airport, after check-in and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 15:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport - Milan - Istanbul Airport.
- 10 nights 11 days all-inclusive accommodation in the selected cabin category on the COSTA DIADEMA ship.
- Airport and Port taxes (690 EUR)
- Transfers between Airport - Port - Airport.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour guide service.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on board.
- Onboard entertainment and shows.
- Use of fitness & sports facilities.
- Travel insurance package. A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
- Service fees. Approximately €11 per person per day (paid on the ship).
- All land tours mentioned in the program.
- Health services. / Personal expenses.
- All drinks on board the ship.
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Required visa fee. A multiple-entry SCHENGEN visa is required for this program. A visa for Gibraltar is not required.
- Overseas exit fee (can be paid at relevant banks or at the finance counter at the airport).
CANCELLATION AND REFUND CONDITIONS
• IT IS 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% PENALTY WILL BE APPLIED.
The flights specified in the program have been taken from the relevant airline and the relevant cruise company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the schedules. For this reason, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any schedule changes.
The operating agency reserves the right to change the flight route if deemed necessary. For example, a ship departing from Marseille may change its announced flight route from Nice/Lyon to Marseille or vice versa.
The necessary documents for visa applications are provided within 96 hours. You must request your visa confirmation letters from your agency at least 4 days prior to your application.
Guests are responsible for their own belongings during transfers between airports and ports and between the airport and the port. No agency officials, guides, or drivers have the right to take luggage into custody, nor can they be held responsible for it.
During the cruise, two of the evening meals will be formal dinners, and every male passenger wishing to dine must have at least one suit with them, while females must have at least one evening gown.
THE CRUISE COMPANY AND THE CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ROUTES AND PORT SCHEDULES BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
The contents specified in the program flow are for illustrative purposes. The operating agency reserves the right to change the tour content.
During the cruise, the restaurants and tables where our group will have dinner are usually predetermined and numbered according to names, and in some cruise companies, there may be an open seating arrangement. In ships with predetermined tables, from the first dinner to the last dinner, everyone will sit at pre-established tables while guests who wish may also request to have their meals in other restaurants, depending on the arrangements made by the ship's authorized personnel.
At check-in for the ship, every passenger (only one person in couples) must present their credit card or make a cash deposit at the ship's reception when receiving the cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average provisional hold of 300 euros will be made from each credit card. This is due to your expenditures on board after check-in during the cruise. You can make your on-board expenditures (for drinks, refreshments, or alcoholic beverages) using the magnetic cards provided to you by the ship's reception. Cash is not accepted anywhere on board, except in the casino. You can check your expenses on the televisions in your rooms.
At the beginning of our cruise, colored luggage tags will be provided with your cruise ticket for all group's luggage. You must attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
Your luggage may not arrive at your cabins by the evening of the first day of departure due to crowds and congestion, which is a situation that is certainly the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to keep your essential items in a small handbag to bring with you on the first day of boarding.
Strict adherence to the ship's departure times is required. Guest entry must be made at the port at least 60 minutes before the ship's departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such situations.
At the end of our cruise, you will need to collect your luggage by placing the previously attached tags to your cabins after 00:00, leaving them in front of your cabin doors. After the disembarkation process, our group will collect their luggage from the designated station. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH GUEST COLLECT THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
It is not possible to travel abroad with passports that are over 10 years old, even if they are still valid.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the tour.
Your passport must be intact and not torn or worn.
It is the responsibility of the sales agency and the passenger to handle the visa procedures for each program. You can learn which visa is required for the relevant tour from the program of that tour.
ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE THEIR ROUND-TRIP PLANE TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM.
We recommend that our guests activate their mobile phones for international use.
Generally, Euro or USD are used based on the area where the ships sail. On the first day of the cruise, you can deposit cash and credit card amounts into your onboard account from the machines available on the ship.
For all programs, a minimum participation number of 20 people (10 cabins) is required. The operating agency reserves the right to cancel the tour 1 month in advance if the majority is not met. The guest may be offered an alternative program.
Cancellation conditions are stated separately in the content of each program.
During the tour, guests who physically assault or insult ship employees will be removed from the ship by the captain.