COSTA DIADEMA WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL & MOROCCO
DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
We meet at the Istanbul Airport International terminal at 03:30 in the morning, then we depart for Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50. After our arrival in Milan at local time 08:45, we transfer to the port of Savona where our COSTA DIADEMA will set sail. After checking in and completing passport procedures, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 2 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona 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 charge. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of the most beautiful metropolises in Europe, will begin with our special bus waiting for us at the port. We will see La Rambla Avenue, Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia street which has become a street museum for Gaudi's houses, and the main work, Sagrada Familia, among the places we will visit. During our tour, we will climb Montjuic hill to take photos of the view. After some free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 3 AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas of the ship. Guests can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment events in dozens of bars. Different dining options await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 4 TANGIER
Our ship will dock at the port of Tangier at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the “Tangier City Tour” organized by our guide for an extra charge. We will leave the ship and proceed towards Place de France parallel to the Ocean. When we arrive at the Cape Spartel area, we will see the point where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean. A few kilometers further, we will find the Hercules Caves. The rock formation that makes up these caves offers a magnificent view. We will then head to the Kasbah area to have the chance to explore the old bazaar here. We will also see the historical minaret located there. Our final stop will be Petit Socco, an area home to many famous figures like Mattisse, Camile Saint Saens, and Paul Bowles, with its beautiful small hotels. Afterward, we return to the ship. Our ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 5 CASABLANCA
Our ship will dock at the port of Casablanca at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the “Casablanca City Tour & Rabat Tour” organized by our guide for an extra charge. We start exploring Casablanca, meaning "White House," famous for being home to the second-largest mosque in the world, the Hassan II Mosque, after Mecca, and known from Humphrey Bogart's famous film "Casablanca." We will leave the port of Casablanca in our special bus and visit the United Nations square as our first stop. Then we will see places like the Market, Habous square, Corniche district, and Muhammed V boulevard during our panoramic tour. We will visit the “Hassan II mosque,” which is currently the largest mosque in the world, constructed between 1980 and 1993; the facility built on an area of 20,000 square meters will be one of the most memorable places of our tour. After some free time, we will have lunch at a nice restaurant. During our approximately 45-minute journey, we will enjoy the natural scenery between Casablanca and Rabat before arriving in Rabat, the current capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. After seeing important sites like Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Royal Palace, we will taste the famous mint tea at the OUDAYA fortress by the Bouregreg river. After the tour, we will return to the ship. Our ship will depart at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 6 CADIZ
Our ship will dock at the port of Cadiz at 12:00 noon. 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 charge. After docking in Cadiz, we head to Sevilla, the most important city in southern Spain. With a panoramic city introduction tour, we will see the Cathedral, built in the 15th century on the site of the old Great Mosque from the Almohad period; the Alcazar, a royal residence with Arab Gothic and Renaissance style palaces; the Golden Tower from the 13th century; and many medieval churches, the 51. Paula nuns' convent, and the City Hall among other places. After that, we will return to Cadiz and have a brief tour of the city before returning to our ship. Our ship will depart at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 7 GIBRALTAR
Our ship will dock at the port of Gibraltar at 13:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Those who wish may join the “Gibraltar Discovery Tour & St. Michael's Cave & Monkey Park Tour” organized by our guide for an extra charge. Our tour will start as we disembark and travel to the iconic “Rock of Gibraltar” in special vehicles, where we will visit St. Michael's Cave, which is filled with stalactites and stalagmites; afterward, we will have a chance to observe the cute Barbary macaques, which are symbols of the area, in their natural environment. Then we will take a photo break at a panoramic viewpoint showcasing the junction of Europe and Africa, enjoying the unique view of the Gibraltar Strait. After descending from the rock, we will walk in the city center on Main Street, completing our tour with free time for shopping and café visits before returning to the ship. Our ship will depart at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 8 MALAGA
Our ship will dock at the port of Malaga at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. After Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville, Malaga is Spain's fifth largest city. With its magnificent sunshine, lively nightlife, unforgettable seafood restaurants, and culturally rich historical sites, this rapidly growing city attracts thousands of tourists every year as the gem of Andalusia. Guests who wish can join the “Malaga City Tour” organized by our guide for an extra charge. Located at the center of the Costa del Sol and Andalusia, Malaga is a special fusion representing both Arab and Western culture. The Gibralfaro Castle, the Cathedral, the palace of the Umayyad Sultans, and the Alameda Boulevard adorned with exotic trees reflect why it is Spain's most touristic region... Picasso had good reason to choose to be born here... We will introduce you closely to this mystical city and then travel to Mijas, another special Andalusian village famous for its cobbled streets, white houses, carriage rides, and authentic bazaar. After the tour, we will return to the ship. Our ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 9 AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas of the ship. Guests can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment events in dozens of bars. Different dining options await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 10 MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVANCE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 07:30 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Those who wish can join the “Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provance Tour” organized by our guide for an extra charge. We will start our tour in Marseille, an important maritime city, by visiting the “Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral,” which is located atop a high hill. After this visit, we will see the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old city, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area among other places. Then we will head to Aix en Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseille. It will start with the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century with its Romanesque front and its vaulted, arched pathway. Later, during our pleasant walk in the old district of the city, you will see antique inns and the Mazarin district, designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarino in the 17th century. Our ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 11 SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Savona at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. With our special vehicle waiting for us at the port, we head to Milan Airport. After arriving at the airport, we check in and complete our passport procedures, and then we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 at 15:10. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at local time 19:10. End of our tour.