WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL WITH COSTA FASCINOSA - 2026
COSTA FASCINOSA WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL & MOROCCO
01.DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT - MILAN - SAVONA
We will meet at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 03:30 in the morning and then depart for Milan at 08:15 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. We will arrive in Milan at 09:05 local time, followed by a transfer to the port of Savona where our ship, COSTA FASCINOSA, will depart. After check-in and passport formalities, we will settle into our cabins and have some free time. Our ship will leave the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
02.DAY BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 14:30. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests wishing to do so can join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guide for an additional fee. Our city tour will begin with our private bus waiting for us at the port. Places we will see include La Rambla Street, Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia street where Gaudi's houses have turned into an outdoor museum, and his most fundamental work, Sagrada Familia. During our tour, we will ascend Montjuic hill to take scenic photos. After some free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
03.DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent sailing at sea, where our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those wishing may use the ship’s open and closed swimming pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy diverse music and entertainment performances at the various bars. Throughout the day, different dining options will also be available for you. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
04.DAY GIBRALTAR
Our ship will dock at Gibraltar port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests wishing to do so can join the "Gibraltar Exploration Tour & St. Michael's Cave & Monkey Park Tour" organized by our guide for an additional fee. After disembarking, our tour will begin, where we will ascend to the "Rock of Gibraltar," the iconic symbol of Gibraltar, with special vehicles and visit St. Michael's Cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites; after this impressive natural formation, we will have the chance to observe the adorable Barbary monkeys in their natural habitat. We will then take a photo break at a panoramic viewpoint showcasing the meeting point of Europe and Africa and enjoy the unique view of the Strait of Gibraltar. After descending from the rock, we will head to the city center for a short walk on Main Street, then complete our tour with shopping and café breaks before returning to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 13:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
05.DAY LISBON
Our ship will dock at Lisbon port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests wishing to do so can join the "Lisbon City Tour" organized by our guide for an additional fee. We will head to one of Portugal's most popular cities, Lisbon, known for its iconic yellow trams. Upon arrival, you can try the famous Belem pastries during our free time in the Belem area. Then, our Lisbon tour will start. After visiting the church part of Jeronimos Monastery, we will stop by Belem Tower on the banks of the Tajo River for a photo break at the Discoveries Monument. After a brief walk through Alfama, the oldest part of the city that suffered the least damage in the 1755 earthquake and can only be explored on foot, we will return to our vehicle. During our drive, we will pass by Praça do Comercio, Baixa district, Rossio, and Restauradores squares, and after a photo break at Eduardo park overlooking Marques de Pombal Square, we will complete our tour and return to the ship. Free time.
Guests wishing may participate in the "Fado Night (with dinner)," where you can listen to Portugal's famous and melancholic Fado music accompanied by Porto or Douro wine, experiencing a slice of Portugal's soul. After this beautiful evening, we will return to our ship. Our ship will anchor at the port tonight. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
06.DAY LISBON
After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests wishing to do so can join the "Cabo de Roca & Sintra & Cascais Tour" organized by our guide. We will move to Cabo de Roca, known as "The Place Where the Land Ends and the Sea Begins," which is the westernmost point of the European continent. This panoramic area, which means Stone Cape and is 150 meters high from the sea, will amaze you with its magnificent view and giant waves. After our tour, we will head to Sintra, where the Portuguese kings' summer palaces are located. The National Palace and the Arab Castle are the most important places to photograph in Sintra. After completing our Sintra tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 14:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
07.DAY CADIZ
Our ship will dock at Cadiz port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests wishing to do so can join the "Seville & Cadiz Tour" organized by our guide for an additional fee. After we dock at Cadiz, we will head to Seville, the most important city in Southern Spain. During our panoramic city tour, we will see places like the former Great Mosque dating back to the Almohad period, which began to be constructed in the 15th century, the palace of Alcazar, known for its Arabic Gothic and Renaissance style, the 13th-century Golden Tower, many medieval churches, and the City Hall. Afterwards, we will return to Cadiz and take a short tour introducing the city before returning to our ship. Our ship will depart from port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
08.DAY MALAGA
Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. After Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville, Malaga is the fifth largest city in Spain. With its breathtaking sunlight, exciting nightlife, unforgettable fish restaurants, and culturally rich historical sites, this city rapidly grows and welcomes thousands of tourists each year as the jewel of Andalusia in Spain. Guests wishing to do so can join the "Malaga City Tour" organized by our guide. Malaga, the center of the Costa del Sol and Andalusia, beautifully melds Arab and Western culture. We will introduce you to this mystical city, and after that, we will head to Mijas, another special Andalusian village known for its stony streets, white houses, carriage tours, and authentic bazaar. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
09.DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent sailing at sea, where our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those wishing may use the ship’s open and closed swimming pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy diverse music and entertainment performances at the various bars. Throughout the day, different dining options will also be available for you. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
10.DAY MARSEILLES / AIX EN PROVANCE
Our ship will dock at Marseilles port at 07:00 in the morning. There will be breakfast and free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests wishing to do so can join the "Marseilles City Tour & Aix En Provance Tour" organized by our guide. We will start our tour with a visit to "Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral," located on a high hill. After this visit, we will see Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old city, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area among other places. Afterwards, we will move on to Aix en Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseilles. Our visit will start with the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral, which is from the 12th century with its Romanesque façade and covered arched path. During our pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see old inns and the Mazarin district designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin in the 17th century. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
11.DAY SAVONA - MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we will complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We will travel by our private vehicle to Milan Airport, where we will arrive. After our arrival, we will check-in and complete our passport formalities before departing Istanbul at 18:35 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1876. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:40 local time. End of our tour.
- The flights indicated 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 times. For this reason, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any change in the schedule.
- The operational agency reserves the right to change the flight route if deemed necessary. For example, a ship departing from Marseille may change the announced flight route from Nice/Lyon 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 between the airport and the port. No agency official, guide, or driver has the right to accept luggage deposit and cannot be held responsible.
- During your cruise, 2 of the evening meals you will have are official dinners, and every male passenger wishing to dine here must have at least one suit, and females must have at least one evening gown.
- THE SHIP COMPANY AND THE CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO ROUTES AND PORT TIMES BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
- The contents specified in the program flow are for example purposes. The operational agency reserves the right to change the tour contents.
- The restaurant and tables where our group will have dinner during the cruise are generally predetermined and numbered based on names, depending on the cruise company, but in some companies, they may be arranged in an open seating format. On ships with predetermined tables, everyone will sit at previously assigned tables from the first to the last dinner, while guests wishing to dine in other restaurants will be able to do so with the arrangement of the ship's authorized personnel.
- During check-in, every passenger (only one person for couples) is required to present a credit card or deposit cash at the ship's reception when they receive their cabin keys. As a result of this submission, an average pre-authorization of 300 euros will be charged from each credit card. The reason for this is to cover expenses you will incur on board during the cruise after check-in. You will be able to make your expenses (for drinks, beverages, or alcoholic drinks) using magnetic cards that the ship's reception will provide you. Cash is not accepted anywhere on board except for the casino. You can learn about your expenses on your room’s television.
- At the beginning of our cruise, specific colored luggage tags will be delivered to you along with your cruise ticket for all our group's luggage. You must attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
- Your luggage may not reach your cabins until late on the evening of the ship's first departure day. This is due to the intensity and crowding, and is a situation that is definitively under the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to pack essential items in a small carry-on bag to take with you on the first day of boarding.
- It is essential to adhere to the ship's departure times. Passengers must board at least 60 minutes before the ship’s departure time at the ports. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
- At the end of our cruise, you need to collect your luggage by attaching the tags that will be provided to your cabins the night before and leaving them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After our disembarkation procedures, our group will collect the luggage from the station where the group's luggage is located. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH GUEST COLLECT THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
- Passports older than 10 years old cannot be used for international travel, even if they are still valid.
- Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months past the tour end date.
- Your passport must be intact and undamaged.
- All visa procedures related to each program 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 HAVE THEIR ROUND-TRIP PLANE TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS ON HAND.
- We recommend that our guests activate their mobile phones for international use.
- On ships, Euro or USD currency is generally used depending on the region they are sailing in. On the first day of the ship, you can deposit cash and credit cards in the onboard machines into your room account.
- For all programs, a minimum participation number is 20 people (10 cabins). The operational agency reserves the right to cancel the tour if the majority is not achieved, at least 1 month in advance. The guest may be offered an alternative program.
- Cancellation conditions are specified separately in the content of each program.
- Guests who physically assault or insult the ship's staff during the tour may be disembarked by the ship's captain.
CANCELLATION REFUND TERMS
• IT IS CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT*
Starting from the day of registration;
60 days before % 15 per person
From 59 days ---------- 30 days % 25
From 29 days ---------- 15 days % 75
From 14 days ---------- 0 days % 100
What's Included
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Milan – Istanbul Airport.
- 10 nights 11 days all-inclusive accommodation in the preferred cabin category on the COSTA FASCINOSA ship.
- Airport and Port taxes (690 EUR).
- Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking Tour Leadership Service.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on the ship.
- Entertainment and shows on the ship.
- Use of fitness & gym facilities.
- Travel assurance package (covers cancellations and visa refusals). A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Service charges. Approximately €11 per person per day. (to be paid on board.)
- All land tours specified in the program
- Health services. / Personal expenses.
- All beverages on the ship.
- 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.
- International exit fee (You can pay it to the relevant banks or at the treasury office at the airport).
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