COSTA DIADEMA with WEST MEDITERRANEAN & CEBELITARIK & PORTUGAL & MOROCCO
DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
Gather at Istanbul Airport Departure Terminal at 03:30 in the morning. Afterwards, depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50 to Milan. Arrive in Milan at 08:45 local time, then transfer to the port of Savona where our cruise ship COSTA DIADEMA departs. After check-in and passport procedures, settle into your cabin and enjoy free time. The ship will depart from the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 2 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 14:30 in the afternoon. After breakfast, enjoy free time for personal activities. Guests wishing can join the optional “Barcelona City Tour” organized by our guide. Our city tour of one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises will begin with our private bus waiting at the port. Visit La Rambla Street, Columbus Monument, Maremagnum Marina, Barceloneta Beach, Olympic area and port, Plaça de Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia with Gaudí's residences turned into a street museum, and the iconic Sagrada Familia. During the tour, we will also ascend Montjuic Hill for photo opportunities. After shopping free time, we return to the ship. The ship will set sail at 19:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 3 SEA PASSAGE
Today, while at sea, the ship offers many options. Guests can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. Others may shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy music and entertainment at various bars. A variety of dining options are available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 4 TANGIER
Our ship will dock at Tangier port at 08:00 in the morning. Enjoy breakfast and free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the optional “Tangier City Tour.” We will leave the ship and head towards Place de France along the Atlantic Ocean. Upon reaching Cape Spartel, we will see where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean. A few kilometers further, we will visit Hercules Caves, which offer magnificent views of the rocks formed naturally. Then we will go to the Kasbah district to explore the old marketplace and see the historic minaret. Our final stop will be Petit Socco, a charming area hosting many small hotels, where Matisse, Camille Saint-Saëns, Paul Bowles, and other famous figures stayed. We will return to the ship, which departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 5 CASABLANCA
Our ship will dock at Casablanca port at 07:00 in the morning. Enjoy breakfast and free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the optional “Casablanca City & Rabat Tour.” We will explore Casablanca, known for its second-largest mosque in the world, King Hassan II Mosque. The tour will begin with a visit to the United Nations Square. We will also see the Souk, Habous Square, Corniche district, Mohammed V Boulevard via panoramic tour. We will visit the Hassan II Mosque, completed between 1980 and 1993, which is one of the most impressive structures. After some free time, lunch will be served in a nice restaurant. We will then travel to Rabat, the current capital of Morocco, and see the Hassan Tower, Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mausoleum, Royal Palace, and Oudaia Kasbah where we will enjoy mint tea. After the tour, we return to the ship, which departs at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 6 CADIZ
Our ship will dock at Cadiz port at 12:00 noon. Enjoy breakfast and free time for personal activities. Guests wishing can take the optional “Seville & Cadiz Tour.” After docking in Cadiz, we will visit Seville, one of southern Spain’s most important cities. Our panoramic city tour includes the Cathedral built on the site of the former Great Mosque from the Muwahhids period, the Alcazar with its blend of Arab, Gothic, and Renaissance styles, the 13th-century Golden Tower (Torre del Oro), medieval churches, 51-Paula Monastery, and the City Hall. After the tour, we will return to Cadiz for a brief city tour. We reboard the ship, which departs at 21:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 7 CEUTA
Our ship will dock at Ceuta port at 13:00 in the afternoon. Enjoy breakfast and free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the optional “Ceuta Discovery Tour & St. Michael’s Cave & Monkey Park Tour.” After disembarking, our tour begins with a drive to the iconic Rock of Gibraltar, where we will visit St. Michael’s Cave, a stunning natural formation. Then, we will observe the Barbary macaques, the famous monkeys of Gibraltar, in their natural habitat. We will also enjoy a panoramic photo stop at the point where Europe and Africa meet, and admire the Gibraltar Strait. Afterward, we will walk through the city center along Main Street, with free time for shopping and cafes. We return to the ship, which departs at 19:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 8 MALAGA
Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 08:00 in the morning. Enjoy breakfast and free time for personal activities. After visiting Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville, Malaga stands out as Spain’s fifth-largest city. Known for its brilliant sunshine, lively nightlife, delicious seafood restaurants, and rich cultural history, Malaga is a rapidly growing city that hosts thousands of tourists each year. Guests wishing can join the optional “Malaga City Tour,” where we will explore the city’s highlights including Gibralfaro Castle, Cathedral, the Sultan’s Palace, the Alameda Boulevard lined with exotic trees, and the birthplace of Picasso. Afterwards, we will visit the picturesque whitewashed village of Mijas, famous for its charming streets, traditional carriages, and authentic markets. We will return to the ship, departing at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 9 SEA PASSAGE
Today, while at sea, the ship offers many options. Guests can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing decks. Others may shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy music and entertainment at various bars. A wide variety of dining options are available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 10 MARSEILLE / AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 07:30 in the morning. Enjoy breakfast and free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests wishing can join the optional “Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour.” Our first stop will be the Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral, located on a high hill. Then, we will visit the Place Longchamp, Saint Charles Train Station, the Old City, Hotel de Ville, and the marina. Afterwards, we will travel approximately 40 minutes to Aix-en-Provence, famous for its Romanesque Cathedral of Saint Saviour, built in the 12th century. We will take a pleasant walk through the Old Town with its ancient inns and the Mazarino district designed by Cardinal Mazarino's brother in the 17th century. At 18:00, we will depart from Marseille and return to the ship. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 11 SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, complete disembarkation procedures, and then disembark the ship. Our private vehicle will transfer us to Milan Airport. Upon arrival, check-in and passport procedures followed by Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 at 15:10 to Istanbul. Arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. The tour concludes here.