WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL & MOROCCO WITH COSTA FASCINOSA - 2026
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.
CANCELLATION 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%
The flights specified in the program are obtained from the relevant airline and cruise company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the schedule. For this reason, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any changes in flight times.
The operational agency reserves the right to change the flight route if deemed necessary. For example, it may change the announced flight route from Marseille to Nice/Lyon, or vice versa.
The required documents for visa applications are obtained within 96 hours. You must request your visa confirmation letters from your agency at least 4 days before your application.
Guests are responsible for their own luggage during transfers between airports and ports and between the airport and the port. No agency staff, guides, or drivers have the right to accept luggage for safekeeping, nor can they be held responsible for it.
During the cruise, 2 of the dinners you will have are formal dinners, and every male passenger wishing to dine here must have at least one suit, and females must have at least one evening dress.
THE CRUISE COMPANY AND THE CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE ROUTE AND TIMINGS AT THE PORTS BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
The contents indicated in the program flow are for illustrative purposes. The operational agency reserves the right to change the tour contents.
The restaurants and tables at which our group will have dinner during the cruise are usually predetermined and numbered according to names, but may be in an open seating format on some cruise lines. On ships with predetermined tables, everyone will sit at the previously designated tables from the first evening meal until the last evening meal, while guests who wish may also have their meals at other restaurants on the ship, subject to arrangements by the ship’s authorized personnel.
At the time of check-in to the ship, every passenger (just one person in couples) must present a credit card or cash deposit at the ship's reception when receiving their cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average provision of 300 euros will be withdrawn from each credit card. This is for the expenses you will incur within the ship during the cruise. You can make your expenses on the ship (for drinks, refreshments, or alcoholic beverages) using the magnetic cards provided to you by the ship's reception. Cash is not accepted anywhere other than the casino on board. You can check all your expenses through the televisions in your cabins.
At the beginning of our cruise, you will receive luggage tags in specific colors for all of our group's suitcases along with your cruise ticket. You are required to attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
Your luggage may not arrive at your cabins until late on the evening of the ship's first departure day. This is a situation caused by the volume and crowd and is strictly the ship’s responsibility. Therefore, it is advisable to put your essential needs in a small handbag and take it with you on the first day you board the ship.
It is essential to adhere to the ship's departure times. Passengers must board the ship at least 60 minutes before the ship's departure time at the ports. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
At the end of our cruise, you need to gather your luggage by attaching the labels that will be provided to you a night prior, and leave them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After our disembarkation procedures, our group will collect their luggage from the station where their luggage is placed. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH GUEST TAKES THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
Passports older than 10 years cannot be used for international travel, even if they are still valid.
Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity beyond the end date of the tour.
Your passport must be intact and not worn or torn.
Visa procedures related to each program are the responsibility of the sales agency and the passenger. You can learn which visa is required for each tour from the program of that tour.
ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE THEIR DEPARTURE AND RETURN FLIGHT TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM.
We recommend that our guests enable international use on their mobile phones.
Generally, euros or USD are used depending on the area where the ships are sailing. On the first day of the cruise, you can deposit cash and credit cards into your account through the machines available on board.
For all programs, a minimum participation of 20 people (10 cabins) is required. The operational agency reserves the right to cancel the tour up to 1 month in advance if the majority is not reached. Alternative programs may be suggested to the guests.
Cancellation conditions have been specified separately for each program in the content of that program.
Passengers who physically assault or insult the ship's staff during the tour may be disembarked by the ship captain.
What's Included
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Milan and back to Istanbul Airport.
- 10 nights and 11 days of all-inclusive accommodation in the chosen cabin category on the COSTA FASCINOSA cruise ship.
- Airport and Port taxes (690 EUR).
- Transfers from Airport to Port and from Port to Airport.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking Tour Leader service.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on the ship.
- Entertainment and shows on board.
- Use of the Fitness & Sports room.
- 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. (payable on board.)
- All land tours mentioned in the program
- Health services. / Personal expenses.
- All beverages on board.
- Domestic flight connections.
- Necessary visa fee. A MULTIPLE ENTRY SCHENGEN visa is required for this program. A UK visa is not required for Gibraltar.
- Overseas exit tax (You can pay it at relevant banks or at the tax office in the airport).
