Day 1 – Istanbul – Rome - Civitavecchia
After meeting at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport four hours prior to departure, we complete check-in procedures and fly to Rome. Upon landing in Rome, transfer to the Civitavecchia port is arranged for check-in on the 5-star Costa Toscana.
Day 2 – Genoa | Portofino Tour
After breakfast, guests wishing can join the optional organized Portofino tour by the cruise line. We will visit the idyllic village of Portofino, which has been the subject of numerous songs. Our bus departs from Genoa towards Santa Maria Liguria. From here, local transport will take us to Portofino. We'll have the opportunity to explore this charming town more closely. During this approximately 5-hour tour, we'll see unforgettable sights. At the end of the tour, we'll return to the ship. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.
Day 3 – Marseille | Aix-En Provence & Marseille City Tour
After breakfast on the ship, guests may join the optional Aix-En Provence & Marseille tour. We start with a 10-minute walk from the Marseille port, then transfer by bus for about 40 minutes to one of the most elegant cities of Southern France, Aix-en-Provence, which has inspired many writers like Paul Cézanne and Émile Zola. The region is famous for its lavender fields. We will explore beautiful buildings, flower-decorated balconies, artistically designed fountains, and historic sites. After visiting Aix-en-Provence, we return to Marseille for a city tour, passing through the old port to the Notre Dame de la Garde Church located on a high hill, and then visit the Palais Longchamp, which functions as an Arts Museum. We will enjoy the gardens and fountains outside and take photos. After the tour, we return to the ship. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.
Day 4 – Barcelona | Barcelona City Tour
After breakfast, guests can join the optional Barcelona city tour organized by our guide. Our city tour in one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises will begin with our private bus waiting at the port. We will see La Rambla Street, Columbus Monument, Maremagnum Marina, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Plaça de Catalunya, Paseo de Gracia (known for Gaudi’s houses turned into a street museum), and the iconic Sagrada Familia. We will also take a cable car to Montjuic Hill for scenic photos. Free time for shopping on La Rambla, then return to the ship. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.
Day 5 – Sea Day
The entire day will be spent at sea, a perfect opportunity to enjoy the magnificent cruise experience. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served at buffets or a la carte restaurants with fresh and varied options suitable for all tastes. During the day, guests can participate in yoga and fitness classes or enjoy outdoor tennis, volleyball, basketball, or workout at the high-tech gym equipped with Technogym equipment. In the evening, guests can relax at the lively bars and cafes, enjoy live music, or attend Broadway-style musicals and shows, or try their luck at the casino. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.
Day 6 – Cagliari | Cagliari City Tour & Dolianova Wineries
After breakfast, guests may join the optional organized Cagliari city tour & Dolianova wineries tour. Our private vehicle will take us from the port to Dalianova, famous for Sardinia’s wines. Along the way, we will visit the 13th-century San Pantaleo Church. Then, we will visit a local winery to learn about the wine-making process and taste wines if desired. After the tour, we return to the ship. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 7 – Napoli | Pompeii & Naples City Tour
After breakfast on the ship, guests can join the optional Pompeii & Naples city tour. Naples, the renowned port of Campania, is one of the few European cities where ancient history remains alive. Originally founded by the Greeks and expanded by the Romans, the city has seen many invaders and is rich in history. On this tour, we will explore the ruins of Pompeii buried under Vesuvius ash and experience the power of nature’s destruction. Afterwards, we will visit Naples with a panoramic bus tour, including the Royal Square. At the end of the tour, we return to the ship. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.
Day 8 – Civitavecchia – Rome – Istanbul (SAW)
After breakfast on the ship, we will complete disembarkation procedures.
Pegasus Airlines economy class flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen – Rome (FCO) – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
GUIDED SERVICES IN TURKISH IF THERE ARE 25 PEOPLE IN THE GROUP.
Transfers between the airport and the port.
Airport and port taxes. (500€)
Accommodation in the preferred category during the tour.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on board.
Drinks from the open buffet and vending machines in various areas of the ship.
Entertainment and shows on board.
Use of the fitness and sports center.
Travel health insurance covering the travel duration and professional liability insurance. A 100% surcharge applies for those aged 70 and over.
Service fees. 11€ per person per day payable on board.
Land tours specified as extras in the program.
Personal expenses. Domestic connecting flights. Required visa fees. Health services.
All drinks consumed at bars and restaurants on board.
International departure tax.
***CRUISE INSURANCE AND ADDITIONAL SERVICE PACKAGE PER PERSON 95€***
Barcelona City Tour worth 90€ is free.
Travel health insurance covering the travel duration. (It will start one day before the tour departure and end one day after.)
Unconditional cancellation rights up to 45 days before the tour departure (the insurance package fee is non-refundable).
One-time name change right without penalty up to 7 days before the tour.
The insurance package can only be added on the day the reservation is confirmed.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND TERMS
From the date of reservation; up to 180 days before, a penalty of 10% per person applies, 179-150 days 15%, 149-120 days 25%, 119-90 days 30%, 89-60 days 50%, 59-45 days 60%, 44-30 days 75%, 29-10 days 90%, and less than 9 days 100% penalty applies.
NOTES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The flights specified in the program have been obtained from the relevant airline and cruise company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes in schedules. Therefore, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any changes in timings.
The operational agency reserves the right to change the flight route and schedule if deemed necessary. For example, a cruise departing from Marseille may announce a flight route to Nice and then change it back to Marseille, or vice versa. Guests joining from outside Istanbul are responsible for purchasing their domestic flight tickets and this is not the responsibility of the sales or operational agency.
The necessary documents for visa applications are provided within 48 hours. You need to request your visa confirmation documents from your agency at least 2 days before your application.
Guests are responsible for their own luggage during airport and port transfers, as well as between the airport and port. No agency personnel, guide, or driver has the right to take custody of luggage and cannot be held responsible.
During the cruise, two of the evening meals are formal dinners, and every male guest wishing to dine here must have at least one suit, and females must have at least one evening dress.
THE CRUISE COMPANY AND CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ROUTES AND SCHEDULES IN PORTS BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
The restaurants and tables where our group will have dinner during the cruise are usually predetermined and numbered based on names by the cruise company. On some cruise companies, it may be in an open seating style. In ships with predetermined tables, everyone will sit at the assigned tables from the first evening meal until the last evening meal, while guests who wish can also dine at other restaurants on the ship depending on arrangements made by the ship's authorized personnel.
When checking in to the ship, every traveler (only one person from couples) must present a credit card at the ship's reception to obtain cabin keys or make a cash deposit. As a result, an average provision of 300 euros will be charged from each credit card. This is for expenses incurred on board after check-in. You will be able to make your expenses (for drinks, soft drinks, or alcoholic beverages) using the magnetic cards provided to you by the ship's reception. No cash is accepted on the ship except for the casino. You can check your expenses through the television in your cabin.
At the beginning of our cruise, color-coded luggage tags will be provided with your cruise ticket for all our group's bags. It is necessary to attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
Your luggage may not arrive at your cabins until late in the evening on the first day of departure. This situation arises from the density and crowds, and it is absolutely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to keep your essential items in a small handbag and take them with you on the first day you board.
The ship's departure times must be strictly adhered to. At ports, entry to the ship must be made at least 60 minutes before the departure time of the ship. Otherwise, you may not be able to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such situations.
At the end of our cruise, you must collect your luggage by placing the tags provided a night before at your cabin doors by midnight. After the disembarkation procedures, the group will collect their luggage from the designated station. WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT EACH GUEST CHECK THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND VERIFYING IT.
Passports that are older than 10 years cannot be used for international travel even if they are still valid.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end date of the tour.
Your passport must be intact and undamaged.
The visa procedures for each program are the responsibility of the sales agency and the passenger. You can find out which visa is necessary for a specific tour from that tour's program.
ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE THEIR ROUND-TRIP FLIGHT TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM.
We recommend that our guests enable international usage on their mobile phones.
On ships, generally, euros or USD currencies are used depending on the area where they operate. On the first day of the cruise, you can deposit cash or use a credit card at the machines on the ship for your cabin account.
For all programs, a minimum participation of 20 people (10 cabins) is required. The operational agency reserves the right to cancel the tour one month in advance if sufficient numbers are not met. The guest may be offered an alternative program.
Cancellation conditions are separately specified in the content of each program.
Guests who physically assault or insult cruise employees during the tour may be removed from the ship by the captain. In such cases, no refund will be made to the passenger.
WE HOPE YOU COLLECT BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES DURING YOUR JOURNEY.