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.