Day 1: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – ROME – CIVITAVECCHIA
We meet at Istanbul Airport, International Terminal at 04:30, then depart to Rome on Turkish Airlines flight TK1861 at 07:35. We arrive in Rome at 09:20 local time, followed by a transfer to Savona port where our MSC SEAVIEW ship will be departing from. After check-in and passport procedures, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 2: PALERMO
Our ship will dock in the port of Palermo at 11:00. After breakfast, we will depart with our private vehicle for the “Palermo & Cefalu Tour.” Arriving in Palermo, the capital of Sicily, we will head to Cefalu, one of Sicily's most beautiful holiday towns. The town is perfect for shopping and fully experiencing the Sicilian spirit with its medieval structures. Among the places we will visit are the cathedral from the Normans and the ancient wash house. After some free time, we will return to Palermo for a city tour. Afterwards, we will visit Monreale Monastery, where we will see a total of 6340 m2 of mosaic decoration depicting scenes from the Old and New Testament. We will then return to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3: AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, during which the ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Interested guests can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or take advantage of various music and entertainment activities happening in dozens of bars. Different meal alternatives await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4: IBIZA
Our ship will dock in Ibiza at 12:30. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Our guests can swim on Ibiza’s magnificent beaches, shop, and dine after getting information from our guide. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5: BARCELONA
Our ship will dock in the port of Barcelona at 09:00. After breakfast, we will depart with our private vehicle for the “Barcelona City Tour.” Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolises, will start with our private bus waiting for us at the port. Among the places we will visit are La Rambla Street, Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Harbor, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and harbor, Catalunya Square, and Passeig de Gracia street, which has been turned into a street museum by Gaudi. We will take photos from Montjuic Hill as part of the tour. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 6: MARSEILLE
Our ship will dock in the port of Marseille at 09:00. After breakfast, we will depart with our private vehicle for the “Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour.” Our tour will start with a visit to the Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral, located on a high hill. After this visit, we will see Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. Later, we will go to Aix en Provence, which is 40 minutes away from Marseille. Our visit will begin at the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral, a Romanesque structure known for its closed archway dating back to the 12th Century. During our enjoyable walk in the historic district, you will see ancient inns and the Mazarin district designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin in the 17th century. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 7: GENOA
Our ship will dock in the port of Genoa at 09:00. After breakfast, we will depart with our private vehicle for the “Genoa & Portofino Tour.” We will set off towards the city center of Genoa, a port city once ruled over the Mediterranean geography, including Istanbul. Among the important landmarks we will see are San Lorenzo Cathedral, the Duke's Palace, and Christopher Columbus's house. In the second part, we will head to Portofino, a seaside town about 1 hour away from Genoa, known to be the subject of songs and a romantic destination. After free time in this peaceful town, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 8: ROME - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock in the port of Civitavecchia at 08:00. After breakfast, we will carry out our disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We will head to Rome Airport with our private vehicle waiting at the port. After arriving at the airport, we will check in and complete passport procedures before departing to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1864 at 19:55. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:35 local time. End of our tour.