COSTA DIADEMA WITH WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & PORTUGAL & GIBRALTAR - 02.10.2027
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
We will meet at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport at 03:30 in the morning, then depart for Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50. After our arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, we will transfer to the port of Savona, where our ship COSTA DIADEMA will depart. Check-in and passport procedures on board, followed by settling into our cabins and free time. Our ship will leave the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
We will meet at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport at 03:30 in the morning, then depart for Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50. After our arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, we will transfer to the port of Savona, where our ship COSTA DIADEMA will depart. Check-in and passport procedures on board, followed by settling into our cabins and free time. Our ship will leave the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 02 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona at 14:00. Free time after breakfast for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guide as an optional excursion. Our city tour of Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises, will begin with our private bus waiting for us at the port. Places we will see include La Rambla Street, the Monument to Christopher Columbus, the Maremagnum artificial harbor, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Passeig de Gràcia street where Gaudí's houses turn into an open-air museum, and his most famous work, the Sagrada Família. During the tour we will go up to Montjuïc hill for panoramic photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 03 ALICANTE
Our ship will dock at the port of Alicante at 10:00 in the morning. Free time after breakfast for personal activities. Dinner and overnight on board. Guests who wish may join the "Valencia City Tour" organized by our guide as an optional excursion. We will depart by our bus waiting at the port. Our first stop will be the City of Arts and Sciences, created by the great architect Santiago Calatrava, which has marked the last 10 years. We will see the park area built on a dry riverbed, home to modern museums, a theater and an opera house. Then, during our bus tour, we will visit La Lonja, El Cid, the Cathedral, Micalet and Plaza de la Virgen. Followed by a walking tour of the city center and free time, then return to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 04 SEA DAY
Today, spent cruising at sea, our ship offers you many alternatives. Those who wish can make use of the ship's outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives throughout the day await you. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05 LISBON
Our ship will dock at the port of Lisbon at 09:00. Free time after breakfast for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Lisbon City Tour" organized by our guide as an optional excursion. Lisbon, one of Europe's most colorful capitals, built on seven hills like Istanbul and Rome, our tour begins with the Jerónimos Monastery in the Belém district, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the Belém Tower on the ocean shore. Then, walking through the old city center called Baixa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will see the historic trading square Praça do Comércio, where ships from distant colonies once unloaded their cargo, Rua Augusta street, and Praça dos Restauradores square, among other sights. Our ship will leave the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06 CADIZ
Our ship will dock at the port of Cadiz at 14:00. Free time after breakfast for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Seville & Cadiz Tour" organized by their guide as an optional excursion. After docking at Cadiz, we travel to Seville, the most important city in southern Spain. On our panoramic city tour we will see the cathedral, begun in the 15th century on the site of the former Almohad Great Mosque, the Alcázar royal palace where Arab Gothic and Renaissance palaces stand side by side, the Torre del Oro, a 13th-century fortress, many medieval churches, the Convent of the 51 Paula nuns, and the City Hall, among other sights. Then we will return to Cadiz, make a short tour introducing the city, and go back to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 07 GIBRALTAR
Our ship will dock at the port of Gibraltar at 08:00 in the morning. Free time after breakfast for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may take a walk through Gibraltar city center with our guide. Our ship will leave the port at 20:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 08 MALAGA
Our ship will dock at the port of Malaga at 07:00 in the morning. Free time after breakfast for personal activities. After Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville, Malaga is Spain's fifth largest city. With its splendid sunshine, lively nightlife, unforgettable seafood restaurants and culturally rich historic sites, this rapidly growing city welcomes thousands of tourists every year as the jewel of Spain's Andalusia region. Guests who wish may join the "Malaga City Tour" organized by their guide as an optional excursion. Malaga, the center of the Costa del Sol and Andalusia, is a unique fusion where Arab and Western cultures meet. With Gibralfaro Castle, the cathedral, the palace of the Umayyad sultans, and the Alameda Boulevard lined with exotic trees, it is no coincidence that it is Spain's most touristic region... Picasso was not born here by chance. After introducing you closely to this mystical city, we will head toward Mijas, another special Andalusian village famous for its cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, horse-drawn carriage rides and authentic market. At the end of the tour we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 09 SEA DAY
Today, spent cruising at sea, our ship offers you many alternatives. Those who wish can make use of the ship's outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives throughout the day await you. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 10 MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 09:00 in the morning. Breakfast, shopping and free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Marseille City Tour & Aix en Provence Tour" organized by their guide as an optional excursion, departing now. In Marseille, an important maritime city, our tour begins with a visit to the Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral, located on a high hill. Other sights include the Longchamp Fountain, Saint-Charles railway station, the old town, the Hôtel de Ville and the yacht harbor area. Then we will travel to Aix-en-Provence, 40 minutes from Marseille. We begin with the famous St. Saviour's Cathedral from the 12th century, with its Romanesque facade and covered arcade. Then during a pleasant walk through the old quarter, you will see its ancient inns and the Mazarin district, designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 11 SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Savona at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast we complete our disembarkation procedures and leave the ship. We depart for Milan Airport in our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After arriving at the airport and completing check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 at 15:10. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.
Our ship will dock at the port of Savona at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast we complete our disembarkation procedures and leave the ship. We depart for Milan Airport in our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After arriving at the airport and completing check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 at 15:10. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.
What's Included
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Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport – Milan – Istanbul Airport.
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10 nights, 11 days full board accommodation on the COSTA DIADEMA ship in the preferred cabin category.
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Airport and port taxes (495 EUR)
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Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
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Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service.
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks on board the ship.
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Entertainment and shows on board the ship.
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Fitness & gym facility access.
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Mandatory travel insurance (this is professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Service charges. Approximately 15€ per person per day. (paid on board.)
- All land tours specified in the program
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Health services. / Personal expenses.
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All beverages on board the ship.
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Domestic connecting flights.
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Travel health insurance. (A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years of age)
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Required visa fees. This program requires a MULTIPLE-ENTRY SCHENGEN visa. A UK visa is not required for Gibraltar.
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Departure tax from abroad (you can pay at the relevant banks or at the tax office counter at the airport).