COSTA TUSCANA with WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & SARDINIA & EXOTIC SHORES *EID al-Adha*
DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN / SAVONA
Meet at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 03:30 AM, then depart with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50 to Milan. After arriving in Milan at 08:45 local time, transfer to Savona port, where our Costa Toscana cruise ship will depart. After check-in and passport procedures, settle into cabins and enjoy free time. The ship will depart from the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 2 MARSEILLE (AIX EN PROVENCE)
Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 09:00. Breakfast followed by free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the optional “Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour” organized by our guide. Marseille, a significant maritime city, will be the first destination; we will start with Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral, located on a high hill. Then, visit Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles Train Station, Old Town, Hotel de Ville, and the Marina area. Afterwards, we will go to Aix en Provence, 40 minutes away, famous for its Romanesque façade and the XII century Saint Saviour's Cathedral. During a pleasant walk in the old town, see the historic inns and the Mazarino Quarter, designed by Cardinal Mazarino's brother in the 17th century. Our ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 3 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock in Barcelona port at 08:00 AM. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests may choose to join the optional “Barcelona City Tour” organized by our guide. The city tour will start with our dedicated bus from the port. Highlights include La Rambla Street, Columbus Monument, Maremagnum Marina, Barceloneta Beach, Olympic Area and Port, Plaça de Catalunya, Paseo de Gracia which features Gaudi’s homes turned into open-air museums, and the iconic Sagrada Familia. We will also visit Montjuic Hill for panoramic photos. After shopping time, return to the ship. The ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 4 SEA DAY
This day at sea offers many options. Guests can enjoy the open and indoor pools, Jacuzzis, sunbathing areas, or shop at duty-free stores. You can try your luck at the casino or enjoy various music and entertainment at the bars. A variety of dining options will also be available all day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 5 CAGLIARI
Our ship will dock at Cagliari port at 09:00 AM. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the optional “Cagliari City Tour & Dolianova Wine Region Tour”. We will depart for Sardinia's famous wineries in Dolianova by our private vehicle. Along the way, visit the 13th-century San Pantaleo Church. Then, tour a local winery to learn the wine-making process in detail, with the option to sample wines. After the tour, return to the ship. The ship departs at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 6 NAPLES
Our ship will dock at Naples port at 10:00 AM. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests may choose to join the optional “Naples City Tour & Pompeii Tour”. Naples, the famous port of Campania, is one of the few European cities that has never been fully lost to the passage of time. Originally founded by the Greeks and expanded by the Romans, it has been a prized city for invaders through the centuries. On this tour, explore the remains of Pompeii buried under the ash of Mount Vesuvius; experience the power of nature's destruction. Afterwards, enjoy a panoramic bus tour of Naples, including the Royal Square. Return to the ship. Dinner and overnight on board. The ship will depart from Naples at 20:00.
DAY 7 CIVITAVECCHIA / ROME
Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia port at 08:30 AM. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests can join the optional “Rome City Tour”. We will depart in a bus for a 1-hour 15-minute scenic drive to Rome. In Rome, enjoy a panoramic tour covering Castel Sant’Angelo, Tiber River, Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Nazionale, the Marcello Theater, Circo Massimo, and the Ancient Forum. We will walk through the famous squares: Pantheon Square, Piazza Navona, the Fountain of Love, and the Spanish Steps. After shopping time, return to the ship. The ship departs at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 8 CIVITAVECCHIA & MILAN & ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Genoa port at 08:30 AM. After breakfast, disembarkation procedures are completed, and we leave the ship. With our private vehicle, transfer to Milan Airport. Upon arrival, check-in and passport procedures, then depart with Turkish Airlines flight TK1876 at 20:10 to Istanbul. Arrive at Istanbul Airport at 00:10 local time. End of the tour.