MSC GRANDIOSA ITALY RIVIERA & COTE D'AZUR & BALEARIC ISLANDS
01.DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – GENOA
We meet at Istanbul Airport, International Terminal at 03:30 in the morning. Then we depart to Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50. Upon arrival in Milan at local time 08:45, we transfer to the Savona port where our MSC GRANDIOSA ship will set sail. After check-in and passport procedures, we will settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
02.DAY LA SPEZIA (CINQUE TERRE)
Our ship will dock at La Spezia port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests wishing to participate can join our guide's "Florence & Pisa Tour," which is organized as an optional extra. We will first head to the nearby city of Pisa with our private vehicle where we will see the famous square known as the Field of Miracles, which includes the Duomo, Baptistery, and the Leaning Tower, taking a short shopping break. If anyone wants to climb this approximately 14-degree inclined tower, they must climb 294 steps for a fee. After that, enjoying the magnificent Tuscany landscape, we will arrive in Florence after approximately 1.5 hours of driving; we will have a panoramic tour visiting the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Signoria Square, Duomo Cathedral, and Baptistery. Florence, a shopping paradise especially known for shoes, bags, and all kinds of leather goods, invites you into the heart of fashion. After having free hours for lunch and shopping in this beautiful city, the second most visited in Italy after Rome, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
03.DAY CIVITEVECCHIA / ROME
Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia port at 07:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests wishing to join can participate in our guide's "Rome City Tour," organized as an optional extra. The immortal city of Rome, built on seven hills in a rugged region, is described as "the city of amber-colored fountains" or "the city created by Augustus with marbles." Certainly, it is one of the most written about, photographed, and praised cities in the world. The cradle of Western civilization and the heart of the Catholic faith, Rome is at the center of Italy's political, administrative, and cultural life today. During this full-day tour, we will take a 1 hour and 15-minute journey from Civitavecchia port to Rome. In Rome, we will have a panoramic bus tour where we will see Castel Sant'Angelo, the Tiber River, Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Popolo Square, Republic Square, Via Nazionale, Teatro Marcello, Circus Maximus, and the Forum areas. We will then discover Rome's famous squares on foot. Our tour will end after visiting the Pantheon Square, Navona Square, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps, followed by a shopping break. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
04.DAY DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent sailing at sea, providing our ship with various alternatives. Those wishing can benefit from the open and closed pools, hot tubs, and sunbathing areas of the ship. Others can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment events held in dozens of bars. All day long, various dining options will be available for you. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
05.DAY PALMA DE MALLORCA
Our ship will dock at Palma De Mallorca port at 08:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who want can join the optional extra tour "Palma De Mallorca City Tour & Valldemossa & Frederic Chopin Museum Tour." This tour will start by introducing you to the tourist paradise of Palma with a population of 300,000. Among the sights are the 14th-century Bellver Castle, the famous Palma Cathedral from the 13th century, and Almudaina Palace, located right next to it, which we will see from the outside. After viewing the historical Arena, symbolizing the city, we will head to Valldemosa, located in the southwest of the island, also known as the Valley of Moses. Valldemosa, which was used as a summer retreat by kings during the medieval period, will be our next stop. We will get to know this area and have the opportunity to take plenty of photos to capture the spirit of the island. Additionally, we will visit the monastery where the world-famous French composer Chopin and writer George Sand created their most beautiful works and witness their emotional stories. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
06.DAY BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 08:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests wishing to join can participate in our guide's "Barcelona City Tour," organized as an optional extra. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises, will start with our private 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, Paseo de Gracia street, which Gaudi has turned into a street museum with his houses, and his masterpiece Sagrada Familia among the places we will visit. During our tour, we will go up to Montjuic Hill to take scenic photos. After our free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
07.DAY CANNES (COTE D'AZUR)
Our ship will dock at Cannes port at 09:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the optional extra "Cannes & Antibes Tour," organized by our guide. Apart from the magnificent weather and the perfectly blue Mediterranean, many luxury resorts and different beaches make southern France attractive. After a brief overview of Cannes city by bus, our first destination on this entertaining tour will be the town of Antibes, located between Cannes and the Côte d'Azur region. Some interesting places in this well-preserved medieval town include the Château Grimaldi Cathedral from the 17th century, the Picasso Museum, and the famous Vauban Harbor known for its wealthy yachts. After leaving town, we will continue our tour to Antibes Cape, which once had strategic military importance and currently hosts the Napoleon Museum, archaeology museum, and a fortified castle. From this point, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding coastline, so get your cameras ready. At the end of the tour, you will have some free time to explore Cannes city on your own before returning to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
08.DAY 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 then disembark from the ship. We will then head to Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Upon arrival at the airport, after completing our check-in and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1876 at 20:10. Arriving at Istanbul Airport at local time 00:10. End of our tour.