MSC GRANDIOSA ITALY RIVIERA & COTE D’AZUR & BALEARIC ISLANDS 01. DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – GENOA We meet at Istanbul Airport's international terminal at 05:30, then we check-in and proceed to board Turkish Airlines flight TK1321, departing for Bologna at 08:10. We arrive in Bologna at 09:50 local time. Afterward, we will transfer to the Livorno port where our ship is located, using our private vehicle. After checking in and completing passport procedures, we will settle into our cabins and have free time. Our cruise departs from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. 02. DAY LA SPEZIA (CINQUE TERRE) Our ship will dock at La Spezia port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the “Florence & Pisa Tour” organized by our guide for an additional fee. We will first head to the city of Pisa, which is close by, using our private vehicle. We will see the famous Cathedral, Baptistery, and the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles and take a short shopping break. Those who want to climb this approximately 14-degree tilted tower must ascend 294 steps for a fee. Afterward, with the stunning views of Tuscany, we will arrive in Florence after about 1.5 hours of travel, where we will have a panoramic tour of the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Signoria Square, Duomo Cathedral, and the Baptistery. Florence is a shopping paradise, especially for shoes, bags, and leather goods, inviting you to the heart of fashion. After some free time for lunch and shopping in this city, which attracts many tourists after Rome, we will return to our ship. Our cruise departs from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. 03. DAY CIVITAVECCHIA / ROME Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia port at 07:00. After breakfast, guests will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Those who wish can join the “Rome City Tour” organized by our guides for an additional fee. The immortal city of Rome is built on seven hills and is known for its honey-colored fountains and the marble city created by Augustus. Undoubtedly, it is one of the most written-about cities in the world, adorned with pictures and praised the most. The cradle of Western civilization and the heart of the Catholic religion, Rome is the center of Italy's political, administrative, and cultural life. After a 1 hour and 15-minute journey with our bus waiting for us at Civitavecchia port, we will arrive in Rome and take a panoramic tour with our bus. Among the highlights will be Castel Sant’Angelo, the Tiber River, Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Piazza del Popolo, Republic Square, Via Nazionale, Teatro Marcello, Circus Maximus, and the Forum areas. We will then explore Rome’s famous squares on foot. We will conclude our tour at the Pantheon Square, Navona Square, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps, followed by a shopping break. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our cruise departs from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. 04. DAY AT SEA This day will be spent at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, Jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Guests can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment options at the numerous bars. Throughout the day, diverse dining options will be available to you. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. 05. DAY PALMA DE MALLORCA Our ship will arrive at Palma De Mallorca port at 08:00. After breakfast, guests will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Those who wish can join the “Palma De Mallorca City Tour & Valldemosa & Frederic Chopin Museum Tour” organized by our guides for an additional fee. This full-day tour will start with an introduction to Palma de Mallorca, a tourist paradise with a population of 300,000. Among the sights to see are the 14th-century Bellver Castle, the famous 13th-century Palma Cathedral, and the nearby Almudaina Palace. Then we will move towards Valldemosa, known as Musa’s Valley, located in the southwest of the island. This beautiful village, long used as a summer retreat by kings and a resting place for monks during the Middle Ages, will allow us to explore its essence and capture many photographs. Additionally, we will visit the monastery that was home to the famous French composer Chopin and writer George Sand, where we will witness their beautiful legacies. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our cruise departs from the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. 06. DAY BARCELONA Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 08:00. After breakfast, guests will have free time for personal activities. Those who wish can participate in the “Barcelona City Tour” organized by our guide for an additional fee. Our city tour of Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolises, will start with our private bus waiting for us at the port. We will see La Rambla Street, the Cristoforo Colombo Monument, the Maremagnum artificial harbor, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, the street museum created by Gaudi’s houses on Paseo de Gracia, and his most iconic work, the Sagrada Familia. During our tour, we will ascend Montjuic Hill to take photos of the view. After some free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our cruise departs from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. 07. DAY CANNES (COTE D’AZUR) Our ship will dock at Cannes port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Daring guests can join the “Cannes & Antibes Tour” organized by our guide for an additional fee. In addition to the magnificent weather and stunning blue Mediterranean, the many luxury resorts and different beaches make the south of France very attractive. After a brief overview of Cannes, our first destination on this delightful tour will be the town of Antibes, located between Cannes and the Côte d’Azur region. Some interesting places in this well-preserved medieval town include the 17th-century Cathedral, the Picasso Museum, and the Vauban Harbor known for its rich yachts and serving as a playground for billionaires. After leaving the town, we will continue to Antibes Point, which once held strategic military importance and currently houses a Napoleon museum, archaeological museum, and a fortified castle. From this point, you’ll be able to admire the stunning views surrounding the coastline, so get your cameras ready. At the end of the tour, you will have free time to explore Cannes on your own before returning to the ship. Our cruise departs from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. 08. DAY MILAN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we will carry out the disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We will transfer to Milan Airport using a private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After arriving at the airport, we will complete check-in and passport procedures before departing for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 at 15:10. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. This concludes our tour.