MSC FANTASIA with
"ISTANBUL GALATAPORT DEPARTURE"
ADRIATIC COAST & VENICE
M Istanbul – Corfu – Bari – Trieste – Venice (2)
"Venice Hotel Accommodation"
TURKISH AIRLINES – 6 NIGHTS 7 DAYS
1st DAY ISTANBUL GALATAPORT
Meet MSC Cruises representatives at Istanbul Galataport passenger terminal at 11:00. After check-in, passport and luggage procedures, board the ship, settle into cabins, and enjoy leisure time. Guests can have lunch from the open buffet and then enjoy the spectacular view of Istanbul from the ship’s deck. The ship departs at 23:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
2nd DAY AT SEA
Today will be spent at sea, during which the ship offers many options. Guests can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. Shopping in duty-free stores, trying their luck in the casino, or experiencing various music and entertainment at different bars are also available options. A variety of meals are available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight onboard.
3rd DAY CORFU
The ship will dock at Corfu port at 13:00. After breakfast, guests have free time for personal activities. Those interested can join the optional "Corfu City Tour". We visit the neoclassical palace built for Queen Elizabeth of the Habsburg dynasty and the Italian gardens. We visit the Church of Virgin Mary, one of the prominent monasteries in Corfu, dating back to the 13th century. Returning to the ship, which departs at 21:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
4th DAY BARI
The ship will dock at Bari port at 07:00. After breakfast, guests have free time for personal activities. Optional "Bari Alberobello Trulli Houses Tour" can be joined. Transfer by bus to the unique Trulli conical houses of Alberobello in the Murgia region. Guided walk through the narrow streets of the UNESCO-protected village, and visit the unique St. Anthony Church, the only "trullo" church in the world. Before returning to the ship, a short city tour in Bari. The ship departs at 14:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
5th DAY TRIESTE - VENICE
The ship will dock at Trieste port at 09:00. After breakfast, disembark to transfer to Venice by private vehicle. Approximately a 2-hour drive to Venice. Upon arrival and check-in at the hotel, guests have free time. Optional "Venice City Tour & Gondola Ride" with guide and transportation. Starting from Tronchetto square, then a short boat ride to St. Mark's Square for a panoramic city tour. Visit St. Mark's Square and Church, the "Last Breath" Bridge, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge, Doge's Palace, Bell Tower, and Giorgio Maggiore Church. Then, enjoy a gondola ride through Venice's enchanting canals. Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
6th DAY VENICE
After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Optional "Verona & Garda Lake Tour" with guide. Visit Romeo & Juliet's house, Verona Arena, Scaligero Bridge, and Verona Cathedral. Afterwards, visit Lake Garda, one of Italy’s most beautiful lakes. Return to the hotel and overnight.
7th DAY VENICE – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Venice Airport. After passport and luggage procedures, departure on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1870 at 19:40. Arrive at Istanbul Airport at 00:20 local time. End of the tour.