WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & MOROCCO WITH COSTA FASCINOSA - OCTOBER 5, 2026
COSTA FASCINOSA WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL & MOROCCO
01. DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
We will meet at Istanbul Airport’s International terminal at 03:30 AM, followed by our flight to Milan with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 departing at 06:50 AM. We will arrive in Milan at local time 08:45 AM and transfer to the port of Savona where the COSTA FASCINOSA will embark. After check-in and passport formalities, settling into cabins, and free time. Our ship will depart the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
02. DAY BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona at 14:30. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guide for an extra fee. Our city tour will start with our private bus waiting at the port. We will see places such as La Rambla Street, Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, and Paseu de Gracia street, where Gaudi’s houses have turned into a street museum, as well as its most fundamental work, the Sagrada Familia. During our tour, we will ascend Montjuic hill to take scenic photos. After some free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
03. DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, where our ship will offer numerous alternatives for you. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or benefit from various musical and entertainment options available in many bars. Throughout the day, different dining alternatives will also await you. Dinner and overnight on board.
04. DAY CADIZ
Our ship will dock at the port of Cadiz at 09:00 AM. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests wishing to join the "Sevilla & Cadiz Tour" organized by our guide for an extra fee can participate. After our arrival in Cadiz, we will head to Sevilla, which is the most important city in Southern Spain. During our panoramic city introduction tour, we will see the cathedral built in the 15th century on the site of the old Great Mosque from the Almohad period, the royal residence Alcazar, the 13th-century Gold Tower, many medieval churches, the Convent of Santa Paula, and the Town Hall. After returning to Cadiz, we will take a brief tour of the city before boarding our ship again. Our ship will depart the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
05. DAY TANGIER
Our ship will dock at the port of Tangier at 09:00 AM. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Tangier City Tour" organized by our guide for an extra fee. We will embark on a journey parallel to the ocean towards Place de France. When we reach Cape Spartel, we will see the point where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean. A few kilometers from there are the Hercules Caves, which offer an amazing view due to their rock formation. Afterward, we will head to the Kasbah area to visit the old bazaar there, where we will also see the historic minaret. Our last stop will be Petit Socco, known for being home to many famous figures such as Matisse, Camile Saint Saens, and Paul Bowles. We will then return to the ship. Our ship will depart at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
06. DAY CASABLANCA
Our ship will dock at the port of Casablanca at 07:00 AM. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests wishing to join the "Casablanca City Tour & Rabat Tour" organized by our guide for an extra fee can participate. Known for the second largest mosque in the world after Mecca, Hassan II Mosque, and the film “Casablanca” starring Humphrey Bogart, we begin our exploration of Casablanca. We will depart from Casablanca port and first visit the United Nations square. During our panoramic tour, we will see the market place, Habous square, Corniche district, and Mohammed V boulevard. We will explore the "Hassan II Mosque," which is constructed on a 20,000 square meter area and is one of the most intriguing places in our tour. After some free time, we will enjoy lunch at a nice restaurant. We will drive for approximately 45 minutes, where we will witness the natural landscapes between Casablanca and Rabat before reaching Rabat, the current capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. We will see major sites such as Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Royal Palace, before tasting famous mint tea at the OUDAYA castle by the Bouregreg river. After the tour, we will return to the ship, which will depart at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
07. DAY GIBRALTAR
Our ship will dock at Gibraltar port at 13:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests wishing to join the "Gibraltar Discovery Tour & St. Michael’s Cave & Monkey Park Tour" organized by our guide for an extra fee can participate. After disembarking, we will start our tour by driving to the iconic symbol of Gibraltar, "Rock of Gibraltar," and visiting St. Michael’s Cave, a stunning natural formation filled with stalactites and stalagmites. Then, we will have the chance to observe the cute Barbary macaques in their natural habitat. After this, we will stop at a panoramic viewpoint that showcases the point where Europe and Africa meet, enjoying the breathtaking views of the Strait of Gibraltar. After descending the Rock, we will move on to the city center for a short walk on Main Street, completing the tour with some shopping and café time before returning to the ship. Our ship will depart at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
08. DAY MALAGA
Our ship will dock at the port of Malaga at 08:00 AM. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Malaga is the fifth largest city in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Sevilla. Known for its magnificent sunshine, lively nightlife, unforgettable seafood restaurants, and rich historical sites, this rapidly growing city attracts thousands of tourists every year. Guests wishing to join the "Malaga City Tour" organized by our guide for an extra fee can participate. Malaga, the center of the Costa del Sol and Andalusia, is a special fusion where Arab and Western cultures come together. The city’s tourist highlights include Gibralfaro Castle, the Cathedral, the Palace of the Umayyad Sultans, and the Alameda Boulevard lined with exotic trees. This is no coincidence, as Picasso chose to be born here. We will introduce this mystical city closely and later head to Mijas, another special Andalusian village known for its cobblestone streets, white houses, carriage rides, and authentic bazaar. After the tour, we will return to the ship. Our ship will depart the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
09. DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, where our ship will offer numerous alternatives for you. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or benefit from various musical and entertainment options available in many bars. Throughout the day, different dining alternatives will also await you. Dinner and overnight on board.
10. DAY MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVANCE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 07:30 AM. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests wishing to join the "Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour" organized by our guide for an extra fee can participate. Our tour will start with a visit to the "Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral," located on a high hill. Following this visit, we will see places like Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. After that, we will travel to Aix en Provence, which is 40 minutes away from Marseille. We will begin with the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral dating back to the 12th century with its Romanesque façade and vaulted path. We will then enjoy a delightful walk in the old district of the city, where we will see antique inns and the Mazarin neighborhood designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin in the 17th century. Our ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
11. DAY SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Savona at 08:30 AM. After breakfast, we will complete our disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We will depart for Milan Airport in our private vehicle waiting at the port. After arriving at the airport, we will complete our check-in and passport formalities, and then depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 at 15:10. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.
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.
What's Included
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Milan – Istanbul Airport.
- 10 nights and 11 days of full board accommodation in the selected cabin category on the COSTA FASCINOSA ship.
- Airport and port taxes (690 EUR).
- Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking Tour Leader service.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on the ship.
- Entertainment and shows on the ship.
- Use of fitness and 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 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).
