COSTA FASCINOSA WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL & MOROCCO
01. DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
We will meet at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 03:30 in the morning, and then depart for Milan at 06:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. After arriving in Milan at 08:45 local time, we will transfer to the port of Savona where our Costa Fascinosa ship will depart. After check-in and passport procedures, we will settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will leave the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
02. DAY 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 participate in the "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guide for an additional cost. Our city tour in one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises will start with our private bus waiting for us at the port. We will see La Rambla Street, Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, and Paseu de Gracia where Gaudi's houses have turned into an outdoor museum, as well as his most significant work, Sagrada Familia. During the tour, we will climb Montjuic Hill for panoramic photos. After having free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
03. DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship's outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment events in the numerous bars. Throughout the day, various dining options will also await you. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
04. DAY CADIZ
Our ship will dock at Cadiz at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can participate in the "Sevilla & Cadiz Tour" organized by our guide for an additional cost. After we dock in Cadiz, we will go to Sevilla, the most important city in Southern Spain. During the 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 Alkazar palace with its Arabo-Gothic and Renaissance-style buildings, the 13th-century castle known as the Golden Tower, many medieval churches, the Convent of Santa Paula, and the City Hall. After returning to Cadiz and taking a brief tour of the city, we will head back to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
05. DAY TANGIER
Our ship will dock at Tangier at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can participate in the "Tangier City Tour" organized by our guide for an additional cost. We will disembark and head towards Place de France parallel to the ocean. Upon reaching Cape Spartel, we will see the point where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean. A few kilometers from there, we will visit the Hercules Caves, which offer a magnificent view with their rock formations. Next, we will head to the Kasbah area to explore the old market. We will also see the historic minaret located here. Our last stop will be Petit Socco, an area that has hosted many famous personalities like Mattisse, Camile Saint Saens, and Paul Bowles, known for its beautiful small hotels. After that, we will return to the ship. Our ship will set sail at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
06. DAY CASABLANCA
Our ship will dock at Casablanca at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can participate in the "Casablanca City Tour & Rabat Tour" organized by our guide for an additional cost. Known as the "White House", Casablanca is home to the King Hassan Mosque, the second largest mosque in the world after Mecca, and is also famous for Humphrey Bogart's classic film "Casablanca". We will begin our discovery with our private bus to the United Nations Square, followed by a panoramic tour where we will see the market square, Habous Square, the Corniche district, and Muhammed V Boulevard. We will explore the Hassan II Mosque, which has the largest structure in the world constructed between 1980-1993, covering an area of 20,000 square meters. After our visit to this fascinating structure, we will have some free time before enjoying lunch at a nice restaurant. During the 45-minute journey between Casablanca and Rabat, we will enjoy the natural scenery and reach Rabat, the current capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. We will see the most important sites of the city such as the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Royal Palace, and we will taste the famous mint tea at the Oudaya castle by the Bouregreg River. After our tour, we will return to the ship. Our ship will set sail at 21:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
07. DAY GIBRALTAR
Our ship will dock at Gibraltar at 13:00. After breakfast and free time for personal activities and shopping, guests who wish can participate in the "Gibraltar Discovery Tour & St. Michael's Cave & Monkey Park Tour" organized by our guide for an additional cost. Our tour will begin after disembarking, where we will ascend to the iconic "Rock of Gibraltar" and visit St. Michael's Cave, filled with stalactites and stalagmites; this impressive natural formation will be one of the highlights of the region. Next, we will have the opportunity to observe the adorable Barbary macaques in their natural habitat, an emblematic symbol of the area. We will stop at a panoramic viewpoint that showcases the point where Europe and Africa meet, enjoying the stunning view of the Strait of Gibraltar. After descending the rock, we will proceed to the city center for a short walk on Main Street, completing our tour with shopping and a coffee break before returning to the ship. Our ship will depart at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
08. DAY MALAGA
Our ship will dock at Malaga at 08:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. As the fifth largest city in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Sevilla, Malaga attracts thousands of tourists each year with its dazzling sunshine, vibrant nightlife, unforgettable seafood restaurants, and culturally rich historical sites. Guests who wish can participate in the "Malaga City Tour" organized by our guide for an additional cost. Malaga, the center of Costa del Sol and Andalusia, showcases a unique fusion of Arab and Western cultures. We will explore Gibralfaro Castle, the Cathedral, the Palace of the Umayyad Sultans, and the Alameda Boulevard adorned with exotic trees, proving that it is not a coincidence that this city is the most touristic area in Spain... After introducing you to this mystical city, we will travel to Mijas, another special Andalusian village famous for its cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, carriage rides, and authentic markets. After our tour, we will return to the ship. Our ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
09. DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship's outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment events in the numerous bars. Throughout the day, various dining options will also await you. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
10. DAY MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at Marseille at 07:30 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can participate in the "Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour" organized by our guide for an additional cost. Our tour will begin with a visit to the Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral, located on a high hill. After this visit, we will see the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old town, Hotel de Ville, and the port area. Next, we will head to Aix en Provence, a 40-minute drive away, starting with the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century with its Romanesque front and covered archway. During the pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns and the Mazarin district, designed by Cardinal Mazarin’s brother in the 17th century. Our ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
11. DAY SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Savona at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we will complete our disembarkation procedures and then depart from the ship. We will head to Milan Airport via our private vehicle waiting at the port. After arriving at the airport, we will check-in and complete our passport procedures, then depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 at 15:10. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Milan – Istanbul Airport.
- 10 nights 11 days all-inclusive accommodation in the selected cabin category on the COSTA FASCINOSA ship.
- Airport and port taxes (690 EUR)
- Transfers between the airport and the port.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on the ship.
- Entertainment and shows on the ship.
- Use of the fitness & gym facilities.
- Travel insurance package (covers cancellation and visa rejection). A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old.
- Mandatory travel insurance (Professional liability insurance).
- Service fees. Approximately €11 per person per day. (to be paid on board.)
- All land excursions mentioned in the program
- Health services. / Personal expenses.
- All drinks on board.
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Required visa fee. A MULTIPLE ENTRY SCHENGEN visa is required for this program. A visa for the UK is not required for Gibraltar.
- Overseas exit fee (You can pay at the relevant banks or at the finance desk at the airport).
- The flights specified in the program are obtained from the relevant airline and the relevant cruise company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the hours. Therefore, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program for any change in hours.
- The operational agency reserves the right to change the flight route if deemed necessary. For example, for a ship departing from Marseille, the announced flight route to Nice/Lyon can be changed to Marseille or vice versa.
- The required documents for visa applications are provided within 96 hours. You must request your visa confirmation letters from your agency at least 4 days before your application.
- Guests are responsible for their own belongings during transfers between the airport and ports, as well as round-trip transfers between the airport and port. No agency representative, guide, or driver is authorized to take luggage into safekeeping nor can they be held liable for any responsibility.
- During the cruise, two of the evening meals you will have are formal dinners, and all male passengers wishing to dine here must have at least one suit with them, while females must have at least one evening dress.
- THE CRUISE COMPANY AND THE CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE AND TIMINGS OF PORTS BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
- The content specified in the program flow is for sample purposes. The operational agency reserves the right to change the tour contents.
- The restaurants and tables where our group will dine during the cruise are generally predetermined and numbered according to names, depending on the cruise company. In some cruise companies, there may be an open seating arrangement. On ships with predetermined tables, everyone will sit at the designated tables from the first dinner to the last dinner, and guests wishing to have their meals in other restaurants of the ship can do so upon arrangement by the ship's authorized personnel.
- At the time of check-in to the ship, every passenger (only one person in couples) must present a credit card or pay a cash deposit to the ship's reception when obtaining cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average provision of 300 euros will be charged from each credit card. This is to cover the expenses you will incur on board after checking in. You will be able to make your expenses (for drinks, soft drinks, or alcoholic beverages) with the magnetic cards that will be provided to you by the ship's reception. No cash is accepted anywhere on board except for the casino. You can check your expenses on the televisions in your rooms.
- At the beginning of our cruise, specific colored luggage tags will be delivered to you with your cruise ticket for all of our group's luggage. You must attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
- Your luggage may not arrive in your cabins until late on the first departure day of the ship. This is a situation resulting from crowding and is definitely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to keep your essential items in a small handbag and take them with you on the first day you board the ship.
- It is imperative to comply with the ship's departure times. At the ports, you must board the ship at least 60 minutes before the ship's departure time. Otherwise, you may not be able to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
- At the end of our cruise, you must collect your luggage by attaching the tags that will be provided in advance to your cabins, and leave them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After the disembarkation procedures, our group will pick up their luggage from the designated station. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH GUEST TAKE THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
- You cannot travel abroad with passports that are more than 10 years old, even if they are still valid.
- Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the end date of the tour.
- Your passport must not be torn or damaged.
- For each program, the relevant visa processes are the responsibility of the sales agency and the passenger. You can learn which visa is required for the relevant tour from the program of that tour.
- ALL GUESTS MUST KEEP THEIR ROUND-TRIP PLANE TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM.
- We recommend that our guests activate their mobile phones for use abroad.
- Generally, Euro or USD currencies are used on ships, depending on the region where they are sailing. On the first day on board, you can deposit cash and credit cards into your room account at the machines available on the ship.
- For all programs, the minimum participation number is 20 people (10 cabins). The operational agency reserves the right to cancel the tour 1 month in advance if the majority is not met. An alternative program may be offered to the guest.
- Cancellation conditions are indicated separately in the content of each program.
- Guests who physically assault or insult the ship's staff during the tour may be removed from the ship by the ship's captain.
CANCELLATION REFUND TERMS
• CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT*
From the day of registration;
60 days prior: 15% per person
59 days ---------- 30 days: 25%
29 days ---------- 15 days: 75%
14 days ---------- 0 days: 100%