COSTA DIADEMA WITH ANDALUSIAN TREASURES & WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL - 2026
COSTA DIADEMA with ANDALUSIAN TREASURES & WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL
01.DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 03:30 in the morning, followed by a flight with Turkish Airlines flight number TK1873 departing at 06:50 to Milan. Arriving in Milan at local time 08:45, we will transfer to the port of Savona where COSTA DIADEMA will set sail. After check-in and passport formalities, settle into cabins and enjoy 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 in the morning, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the “Barcelona City Tour” organized additionally by our guide. 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 Harbor, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and harbor, Catalunya Square, and Paseu de Gracia street, where Gaudi’s houses have turned into a street museum, along with his most significant work, Sagrada Familia. During the tour, we will go up to Montjuic Hill to take scenic photos. After some time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
03.DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, where our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship's outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those interested can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment options in the many bars available. Throughout the day, different dining options will also be waiting for you. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
04.DAY CADIZ
Our ship will dock at Cadiz port at 07:30 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the “Sevilla & Cadiz Tour” organized additionally by our guide. After docking in Cadiz, we go to Sevilla, the most important city in southern Spain. During our panoramic city introduction tour, we will see the Cathedral built on the site of the old Great Mosque from the Almohad period, the Alcazar, a palace with Arab Gothic and Renaissance styles, the 13th-century tower known as the Golden Tower, numerous medieval churches, the 51st Paula Monastery, and the City Hall. Afterward, we will return to Cadiz and have a short tour of the city before going back to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
05.DAY LISBON
Our ship will dock at Lisbon port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Lisbon City Tour" organized additionally by our guide. We will head to the iconic city of Portugal, known for its yellow trams, Lisbon. Upon arrival, during our free time in the Belem district, you can try the famous Belem tarts. Then our Lisbon tour will begin. After visiting the church section of Jeronimos Monastery, we will stop at Belem Tower on the banks of the Tajo River and the Monument to Discoveries for photo opportunities. We will take a short walk in the Alfama district, the oldest part of the city, which has survived the 1755 earthquake with minimal damage, before returning to our bus. During our trip, we will pass through Praça do Comercio, Baixa district, and Rossio and Restauradores squares, and then stop for photo opportunities at Eduardo Park, overlooking Marques de Pombal square at the end of Liberdade Street, known for its stylish boutiques. Afterwards, we will return to our ship. Free time.
Guests who wish can join an additional activity, “Fado Night (with Dinner),” experiencing Portugal’s famous and melancholy Fado music while enjoying Porto or Douro wine. After this beautiful night, we return to our ship. Our ship will anchor in the port this night. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
06.DAY LISBON
After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Cabo de Roca & Sintra & Cascais Tour" organized additionally by our guide. We will head to Cabo de Roca, known as "The Place Where the Land Ends and the Sea Begins" by the Portuguese poet Luis de Camoes, the westernmost point of the European continent. This panoramic area, which means Stone Cape, is 150 m high from the sea and will amaze you with its stunning view and enormous waves. After our tour, we will move to Sintra, where the summer palaces of the Portuguese kings are located. The National Palace and the Arab Castle are significant places to be photographed in Sintra. After completing our tour of Sintra, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 14:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
07.DAY GIBRALTAR
Our ship will dock at Gibraltar port at 13:00 in the afternoon. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Gibraltar Discovery Tour & St. Michael's Cave & Monkey Park Tour" organized additionally by our guide. The tour will begin after disembarking from the ship, where we will ascend to the iconic symbol of Gibraltar, the "Rock of Gibraltar," by special vehicles and visit St. Michael's Cave; after exploring this fascinating natural formation filled with stalactites and stalagmites, we will have the chance to observe the cute Barbary macaques in their natural habitat. Then, we will take a photo break at a panoramic viewpoint showcasing the point where Europe and Africa meet, enjoying the unique view of the Strait of Gibraltar. After descending from the rock, we will proceed to the city center for a short walk along Main Street, completing our tour with shopping and a cafe break before returning to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
08.DAY MALAGA
Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. After Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Sevilla, this is Spain's fifth-largest city. With its magnificent sunlight, enjoyable nightlife, unforgettable fish restaurants, and culturally rich historic sites, this city, which quickly grows, is the apple of the eye of southern Spain, attracting thousands of tourists every year. Guests who wish may join the "Malaga City Tour" organized additionally by our guide. Being the center of the Sunny Coasts (Costa del Sol) and Andalusia; Malaga showcases a unique fusion of Arab and Western culture. Gibralfaro Castle, the Cathedral, the Palace of the Umayyad Sultans, and the Alameda Boulevard adorned with exotic trees contribute to its reputation as Spain's most touristy region... Picasso did not choose to be born here by chance... After introducing you to this mystical city, we will head toward Mijas, another special Andalusian village known for its cobbled streets, white houses, carriage rides, and authentic market. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
09.DAY CARTAGENA
Our ship will dock at Cartagena port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Cartagena City Tour & Concepcion Castle Cable Car Tour" organized additionally by our guide. After disembarking from the ship, our tour will begin with exploring Cartagena, one of the most impressive port cities on Spain's Mediterranean coast with its rich history and cultural heritage. We will first visit the magnificent Roman Theatre, followed by a walk through the Old Town, observing the Art Nouveau architecture along Calle Mayor and iconic buildings like Gran Hotel. After a short photo break, we will ascend to Concepcion Castle via cable car to enjoy a bird's-eye view of Cartagena Bay, learning about the historical significance of this region from our guide. Afterwards, we will return to the city center for free time, where you can enjoy delicious snacks at local tapas bars. After this enriching and visually stunning tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
10.DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, where our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship's outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those interested can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment options in the many bars available. Throughout the day, different dining options will also be waiting for you. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
11.DAY MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVANCE
Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 07:30 in the morning. Free time for breakfast, shopping, and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the “Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour”. Our tour will begin with a visit to the “Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral” located on a high hill. After this visit, we will see the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, old town, Hotel de Ville, and the harbor area. Afterwards, we will proceed to Aix en Provence, located 40 minutes away from Marseille. We will start at the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century with its Romanesque front and covered arched pathway. During a leisurely walk through the old part of the city, you will see ancient inns and the Mazarin district, designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarino in the 17th century. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
12.DAY SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we will complete our disembarkation procedures and subsequently leave the ship. We will head to Milan Airport with our private vehicle awaiting us at the port. After arriving at the airport, we will complete our check-in and passport processes for Turkish Airlines flight TK1896, departing at 15:10 to Istanbul. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. The end of our tour.
- The flights indicated in the program have been obtained from the relevant airline and the relevant cruise company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the schedule. Therefore, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any changes in the schedule.
- The operational agency reserves the right to change the flight route if deemed necessary. For example, a ship departing from Marseille may change a flight route announced as 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 before your application.
- Guests are responsible for their own belongings during airport and port transfers, as well as between the airport and the port. No agency official, guide, or driver has the right to accept luggage, nor can they be held responsible.
- During the ship journey, 2 of the dinners you will have are formal dinners, and every male guest who wishes to dine here must have at least one suit with them, while female guests must have at least one evening dress.
- THE CRUISE COMPANY AND THE CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE ROUTE AND PORT TIMES BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
- The contents specified in the program flow are for illustrative purposes only. The operational agency reserves the right to change the tour contents.
- The restaurants and tables where our group will have dinner during the cruise are usually predetermined and numbered according to names, but in some cruise companies, they may be in an open seating arrangement. On ships with predetermined tables, everyone will sit at preassigned tables from the first dinner to the last dinner, but guests who wish may have their meals in other restaurants on the ship, depending on arrangements made by the ship's authorized personnel.
- During check-in on the ship, without exception, every passenger (for couples, only one person) must present a credit card or deposit cash at the ship's reception when obtaining cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average of 300 euros will be held as a pre-authorization from each credit card. This is for expenses you will incur on board after checking in. You can make your purchases on board (for drinks or alcoholic beverages) with magnetic cards provided by the ship's reception. Cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship, except in the casino. You can check your expenses on the televisions in your rooms.
- At the beginning of our cruise journey, colored luggage tags will be provided to you along with your cruise ticket for all our bags. You must attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
- Your luggage may not arrive at your cabins until late evening on the first day of departure. This is due to congestion and crowds, and it is a situation that is definitely the responsibility of the cruise line. Therefore, it is advisable to pack essential items in a small carry-on bag and keep them with you on the first day you board the ship.
- It is essential to comply with the ship's departure times. Boarding at the ports must be completed at least 60 minutes before the ship's departure time. Otherwise, you may not be able to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
- At the end of our cruise journey, you should collect your luggage by attaching the tags that will be delivered to your cabins the night before and leaving them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After the disembarkation process, the luggage will be collected from the station where our group's luggage is located. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH GUEST COLLECTS THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
- Passports older than 10 years, even if they are valid, cannot be used for international travel.
- Your passport must have a minimum of 6 months validity from the end date of the tour.
- Your passport must not be torn or damaged.
- For each program, the relevant visa procedures are the responsibility of the sales agency and the passenger. You can find out which visa is required for the relevant tour from the program of that tour.
- ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE THEIR DEPARTURE-RETURN FLIGHT TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM.
- We recommend that our guests open their mobile phones for international use.
- On ships, Euros or USD are generally used according to the area in which they are sailing. On the first day of the ship, you can deposit cash and credit into your room account from the machines available on board.
- For all programs, the minimum participation number is 20 people (10 cabins). The operational agency reserves the right to cancel the tour up to 1 month in advance if the minimum is not achieved. The guest may be offered an alternative program.
- Cancellation conditions are communicated separately in the content of each program.
- Guests who physically assault or insult ship staff during the tour will be removed from the ship by the captain.
CANCELLATION REFUND TERMS
• 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%
What's Included
- Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport – Milan – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
- 12 days 11 nights all-inclusive accommodation in the chosen cabin category on the COSTA DIADEMA ship.
- Airport and port taxes (690 EUR)
- Transfers from Airport to Port and back.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking Tour Guide Service.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on the ship.
- Entertainment and shows on the ship.
- Use of Fitness & Sports center.
- Travel insurance package (covers cancellations and visa refusals). 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. (to be paid on board.)
- All land tours specified in the program
- Health services. / Personal expenses.
- All beverages on the ship.
- Domestic flight connections.
- Required visa fee. A MULTIPLE ENTRY SCHENGEN visa is required for this program. No visa is required for Gibraltar from the UK.
- Foreign exit fee (You can pay it to the relevant banks or at the finance counter at the airport).
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