# MSC WORLD ASIA with WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & MALTA - 2027 - URL: https://sunbodrumtravel.com/en/msc-world-asia-ile-bati-akdeniz-malta-2027-t133755 - Category: Tour with Accommodation - Duration: 7 Nights, 8 Days - Next available date: 27 June 2027 – 4 July 2027 - Starting Price: 1,833 € (101,167 ₺) / Per Person - Getting Around: Flight - Departure Point: İstanbul, Türkiye ## Tour Detail DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – GENOA After meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, we will complete our check-in procedures and then depart for Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50. Upon arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, we will be transferred by private vehicle to the port of Genoa where our ship, MSC WORLD ASIA, is docked. After completing ship check-in and baggage procedures, we will settle into our cabins and enjoy free time. Our guide will organize a briefing session after boarding to introduce you to the ship and our tours; thereafter, you are free to enjoy the ship until dinner. The ship will depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board. DAY 02 NAPLES Our ship will arrive at the port of Naples at 13:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the "Sorrento & Capri Tour (Full Day)" organized additionally by our guide. Sorrento is the birthplace of the poet Torquato Tasso, the land of colors, the homeland of mermaids, and the city of lemon and orange trees. Sorrento, which also hosted the famous Soviet writer Maxim Gorky in the 1920s, is a charming southern city where kindness and hospitality are combined and passed down from generation to generation. After our Sorrento tour, we will head to Capri. After traveling by fast ferry, we will arrive at the island of Capri. Places to visit in Capri include the town of Capri located above the port and the village of "Anacapri" at the very top of the hill, the Gardens of Augustus, and the shopping street. Those who wish can take the cable car from Anacapri to the highest point of the island and have the chance to see a magnificent view. After the tour ends, we will return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board. DAY 03 MESSINA (TAORMINA) Our ship will arrive at the port of Messina at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Taormina Tour" organized additionally by our guide. On this tour, we will visit the world-famous town of Taormina, passing through slopes with magnificent views. In Taormina, the Cathedral, Corvaia Palace, Roman Theatre (exterior), and Umberto Street are among the places we will see. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board. DAY 04 VALLETTA Our ship will arrive at the port of Valletta at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Mosta & Valletta & Mdina & Marsaxlokk Tour" organized additionally by our guide. Our first stop is Mosta. On this tour, we will visit the Santa Maria Assunta Basilica, which has the third largest dome in Europe. With an outer diameter of 56.2 meters, this massive basilica's interior paintings were especially made by the painter Giuseppe Cali. We will see a replica of the 200 kg bomb dropped by German Nazi aircraft during World War II in 1942, which pierced the dome and stuck into the church floor but did not explode, and we will learn about the church's interior and exterior architecture. Afterwards, we will visit Mdina, Malta's old capital and a natural set where many scenes of the famous series Game of Thrones were filmed. While walking through the narrow streets of this medieval city known as the Silent City, we will see the magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral, the Falson Mansion built by the Falson family, one of Malta's noble families dating back to the 13th century, the Karmelite Monastery built in Baroque style in the 17th century, Vilhena Palace, and the old houses of Mdina. Subsequently, we will continue our tour by visiting the fishing village named "Marsaxlokk". You must not miss the view offered by the small, cute fishing boats called Luzzo, which are unique to Malta in terms of color and design. At the same time, in this charming fishing village where an open market is held, we will have free time so that guests who wish can have lunch at local restaurants offering menus consisting of fresh fish and seafood. After our free time, we will head towards Valletta. We will conduct our Valletta city tour. Valletta was selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2018 by the Council of Ministers of the European Union. During our tour, we will have the opportunity to see the magnificent city of Valletta surrounded by walls from the outside. After the bus tour, we will explore the city by walking through the lively streets of the capital Valletta accompanied by our guide. Our first stop will be the Barracca Gardens, built on the upper section of the defensive walls surrounding this magnificent city. These gardens, built by the Knights of St. John, also offer a magnificent view of the Grand Harbor and the three old cities surrounded by walls. At the end of our tour, we will return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board. DAY 05 CRUISING AT SEA On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options will also be waiting for you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight stay on board. DAY 06 BARCELONA Our ship will arrive at the port of Barcelona at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will depart for the "Barcelona City Tour" conducted with our guide. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises, will begin with our special bus waiting for us at the port. La Rambla Street, Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, Olympic Area and Port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia Street where Gaudi's homes have been turned into a street museum, and his masterpiece Sagrada Familia are among the places we will see. During our tour, we will go up Montjuic hill and take landscape photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board. DAY 07 MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE Our ship will arrive at the port of Marseille at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will depart for the "Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provance Tour" conducted with our guide. In Marseille, an important maritime city, our tour will begin with a visit to the "Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral" located on a high hill. Following this visit, some of the places to be seen include Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles Train Station, the Old Town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. Afterwards, we will go to Aix-en-Provence, located 40 minutes away from Marseille. We will start with the famous St. Saviour's Cathedral, dating back to the 12th century, with its Romanesque front facade and covered arched walkway. Later, during our pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns located here and the Mazarino quarter designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarino in the 17th century. The ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board. DAY 08 GENOA – MILAN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT Our ship will arrive at the port of Genoa at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We will proceed to Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After arriving at the airport, following our check-in and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1816 at 19:25. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:25 local time. End of our tour. ## What's Included - Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport – Milan – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines. - 7-night, 8-day all-inclusive accommodation in the selected cabin category on the MSC WORLD ASIA cruise ship. - Airport and port taxes. - Transfers between airport, port, and airport. - Professional Turkish-speaking tour leadership service. (Applicable when the group has at least 15 people) - Morning, lunch, dinner meals and snacks on board the cruise ship. - Entertainment and shows on board the cruise ship. - Access to the fitness and sports center. - Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance). ## Not Included - Service fees. Approximately 12€ per person per day (paid during reservation). - All land tours specified in the program - Health services. / Personal expenses. - All beverages on board. - Domestic connecting flights. - Travel health insurance (100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old) - Required visa fee. - Exit fee from the country (you can pay at relevant banks or the treasury counter at the airport). ## General Information CANCELLATION AND REFUND CONDITIONS * CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT * From the date of registration; 90 days prior per person % 15 89 days ---------- 60 days % 30 59 days ---------- 30 days % 50 29 days ---------- 15 days % 70 14 days ---------- 0 days % 100 --- SUN BODRUM TRAVEL · 8503020348 · info@sunbodrumtravel.com