COSTA FASCINOSA WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL & MOROCCO
01.DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
We meet at the international terminal of Istanbul Airport at 03:30 in the morning and then depart for Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50. We arrive in Milan at local time 08:45 and transfer to the Savona port where our ship, COSTA FASCINOSA, will depart. After the ship’s check-in and passport procedures, we settle into our cabins and have some free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
02.DAY BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port 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 in one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolises, Barcelona, will begin with our private bus waiting for us at the port. We will see La Rambla Avenue, the Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and the port, Catalunya Square, the street museum created by Gaudi’s houses on Paseo de Gracia, and his most famous work, Sagrada Familia. During the tour, we will climb Montjuic Hill to take 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 the ship.
03.DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, with our ship offering you many alternatives. Guests can enjoy the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. Those who wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment options in the many bars. All day, various dining options await you. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
04.DAY GIBRALTAR
Our ship will dock at Gibraltar port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the "Gibraltar Exploration Tour & St. Michael’s Cave & Monkey Park Tour," organized by our guides for an extra fee. The tour starts after disembarking the ship, where we will ascend to the iconic "Rock of Gibraltar" by private vehicles and visit St. Michael’s Cave, filled with stalactites and stalagmites; after this impressive natural formation, we will have the chance to observe the cute Barbary macaques in their natural habitat. We will also take a photo break at a panoramic viewpoint that illustrates the meeting point of European and African continents, enjoying the unique views of the Strait of Gibraltar. After descending from the rock, we will proceed to the city center and take a short walk on Main Street, followed by free time for shopping and café breaks before returning to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 13:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
05.DAY LISBON
Our ship will dock at Lisbon port at 10:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the "Lisbon City Tour," organized by our guide for an extra fee. We head to Lisbon, one of the most favored cities in Portugal, famous for its yellow trams. Once we arrive, we will have some free time to try the famous Belem tarts in the Belem district. Afterward, our Lisbon tour will begin. After visiting the church part of the Jeronimos Monastery, we will stop at Belem Tower by the Tagus River and the Monument to the Discoveries for a photo break. We will take a short walking tour in Alfama, the city’s oldest neighborhood, which received the least damage during the 1755 earthquake, and then return to our vehicle. We will pass through Praça do Comercio, Baixa district, Rossio and Restauradores squares, and stop for a photo break at Eduardo Park overlooking Marques de Pombal square at the end of Liberdade Avenue, where designer boutiques are located before returning to the ship. Free time.
Guests who wish can join an extra activity, "Fado Night (with dinner)," to experience Portugal's famous and melancholic Fado music, while enjoying Porto or Douro wine. After this lovely night, we return to the ship. Our ship will anchor in the port tonight. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
06.DAY LISBON
After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the "Cabo de Roca & Sintra & Cascais Tour" organized by our guide for an extra fee. We will go to Cabo de Roca, known as the westernmost point of Europe and called "Where the Land Ends and the Sea Begins" by Portuguese poet Luis de Camoes. This panoramic area, high above the sea at 150 m, will fascinate you with its stunning views and huge waves. Following this tour, we will move to Sintra, where the summer palaces of Portuguese kings are located. The National Palace and the Arab Castle are among the most important places to be photographed in Sintra. After completing the Sintra tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 14:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
07.DAY CADIZ
Our ship will dock at Cadiz port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Sevilla & Cadiz Tour," organized by our guide for an extra fee. After docking in Cadiz, we will head to Sevilla, the most important city in southern Spain. With a panoramic city introduction tour here, we will see the old Great Mosque built during the Almohad period, the cathedral that began construction in the 15th century, the royal residence with its Arab Gothic and Renaissance-style palaces (Alcazar), the Golden Tower, various medieval churches, and the 51st Paula nuns’ Convent. Afterward, we will return to Cadiz and take a quick tour of the city before returning to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
08.DAY MALAGA
Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. After Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Sevilla, Malaga is Spain's fifth largest city. Its stunning sunlight, vibrant nightlife, delicious seafood restaurants, and culturally rich historical sites make this city a rapidly growing gem in the Andalusian region, welcoming thousands of tourists each year. Guests who wish can join the "Malaga City Tour," organized by our guide for an extra fee. Malaga, the heart of the Costa del Sol and Andalusia, is a special fusion where Arab and Western cultures meet. We will introduce you to this mystical city, and later head towards Mijas, another special Andalusian village known for its cobbled streets, white houses, horse-drawn carriages, and authentic market. After the tour, we return to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
09.DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, with our ship offering you many alternatives. Guests can enjoy the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. Those who wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment options in the many bars. All day, various dining options await you. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
10.DAY MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Marseille City Tour & Aix en Provence Tour" organized by our guide for an extra fee. Our tour in Marseille, an important maritime city, will begin with a visit to "Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral," located on a high hill. After this visit, we will see the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina region. Then we will travel to Aix en Provence, 40 minutes from Marseille. Our tour will begin at the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral, dating from the 12th century with its Romanesque front and covered arched pathway. Following that, we will take a pleasant walk in the old district, where we will see the old inns and the Mazarin district, designed by Cardinal Mazarino's brother in the 17th century. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
11.DAY SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete the ship’s disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We will head to Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After arriving at the airport, we will check in and complete our passport procedures, 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.