COSTA SMERALDA with
IBIZA AND THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & SICILY
SPAIN – ITALY – SICILY – FRANCE
Barcelona & Ibiza & Palermo & Civitavecchia / Rome & Savona & Marseille
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – BARCELONA
Meet at Istanbul Airport, International Departures Terminal at 05:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter, then depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1853 at 08:00 to Barcelona. Upon arrival at 10:45 local time in Barcelona, transfer to the port where our Costa Smeralda cruise ship will depart. After check-in and passport procedures, settle into your cabins and enjoy free time. The ship departs from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 02 IBIZA
Our ship will dock at Ibiza port at 12:30 PM. After breakfast, enjoy free time for personal activities. Guests can choose to swim at Ibiza’s beautiful beaches, shop, or dine, guided by our guide’s information. The ship will depart at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 03 SEA DAY
On this sea day, the ship offers many options. Guests can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. You may also shop duty-free stores, try your luck in the casino, or enjoy live music and entertainment at various bars. A variety of meals will be available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 04 PALERMO
Our ship will dock at Palermo at 08:00 AM. After breakfast, enjoy shopping and free time for personal activities. Guests can choose to participate in the optional “Palermo & Cefalu Tour” guided by our tour leader. We will visit Palermo, the capital of Sicily, and then travel to Cefalu, one of Sicily’s most beautiful seaside towns, known for its medieval structures, perfect for shopping and experiencing the island’s atmosphere. Highlights include Norman-style cathedral and ancient laundry. After free time, return to Palermo and take a city tour. Next, visit Monreale Monastery, renowned for its extensive mosaics depicting Bible scenes, covering 6,340 m². Return to the ship. The ship departs at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 05 CIVITAVECCHIA / ROME
Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia at 08:30 AM. After breakfast, enjoy free time for personal activities. Guests can opt for the optional “Rome City Tour” guided by our tour leader. During this full-day tour, we will take a 1 hour and 15-minute bus ride with our coach from Civitavecchia to Rome. In Rome, we will do a panoramic tour including Castel Sant’Angelo, the Tiber River, Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Nazionale, Marcello Theater, Circus Maximus, and Forum areas. Then, explore Rome’s famous squares on foot, including Piazza Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. After shopping, return to the ship. The ship departs at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 06 SAVONA – GENOA - PORTOFINO
Our ship will dock at Savona at 08:30 AM. After breakfast, enjoy shopping and free time. Guests can choose to join the optional “Genoa & Portofino Tour” guided by our tour guide. Our bus will take us from Savona to Genoa, an important historic maritime city that once ruled the Mediterranean, including Istanbul. Points of interest include San Lorenzo Cathedral, Ducal Palace, and the house of Christopher Columbus. Afterwards, we will head to Portofino, a famous seaside village known for its charm, located about an hour away from Genoa. Enjoy free time in this peaceful town before returning to the ship. The ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 07 MARSEILLE (AIX-EN-PROVENCE)
Our ship will dock at Marseille at 08:30 AM. After breakfast, enjoy shopping and free time. Guests can choose the optional “Marseille City & Aix-en-Provence Tour” guided by our tour guide. In Marseille, we will visit the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica, situated on a hilltop, along with the Longchamp Fountain, Saint Charles Train Station, Old Town, City Hall, and the yacht harbor. Afterwards, we will go to Aix-en-Provence, about 40 minutes away, known for its Romanesque façade and vaulted streets from the 12th century, including the famous Saint Saviour’s Cathedral. You will see historic inns and the Mazarino district designed in the 17th century. Return to the ship at 18:30. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 08 BARCELONA – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Barcelona at 08:00 AM. After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport with the private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After passport and baggage procedures, depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1856 at 13:35 to Istanbul. Arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:15 local time. End of our tour.