* ALL TOURS INCLUDED * MSC SEAVIEW ile BATI AKDENİZ & MALTA 2027 Wait, that's not right; I should translate the whole text into English. * ALL TOURS INCLUDED * MSC SEAVIEW WITH WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & MALTA 2027

27 April 2027 – 4 May 2027 | 7 Nights, 8 Days
Tour details
DAY 01. ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – GENOA
After meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, we complete our check-in procedures and then depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50 for Milan. Upon our arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, we transfer by our private vehicle, waiting for us, to the port of Genoa where our MSC SEAVIEW ship is docked. Ship check-in and baggage procedures are followed by settling into our cabins and then free time. Our guide will hold a meeting after boarding to introduce you to the ship and our tours, after which you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 02. NAPLES
Our ship will dock at the port of Naples at 13:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the "Sorrento & Capri Tour (Full Day)" that our guides will organize as an extra. Sorrento is the birthplace of the poet Torquato Tasso, a land of colors, the homeland of mermaids, and a city of lemon trees and oranges. Sorrento, which hosted the famous Soviet writer Maxim Gorky in the 1920s, is a charming southern town where goodness and hospitality come together and are passed down from generation to generation. After our Sorrento tour we head to Capri. After our journey by hydrofoil ferry, we arrive at the island of Capri. The places to visit in Capri are the town of Capri above the harbor, the town of "Ana Capri" at the very top of the hill, the Augustus Gardens, and the shopping street. Those who wish can take the chairlift from Ana Capri to the highest point of the island and enjoy a magnificent view. After the tour we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 03. PALERMO
Our ship will dock at the port of Palermo at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Palermo & Cefalu Tour" that our guide will organize as an extra. After arriving in Palermo, the capital of Sicily, we head to Cefalu, one of the most beautiful holiday towns of Palermo and Sicily. With its medieval buildings, the town is a place where you can both shop and fully feel the spirit of Sicily. Among the places we will visit during the tour are the Norman cathedral and the ancient wash house. After free time we return to Palermo and take a tour introducing the city. Then we visit the Monreale Abbey, where we will see the mosaic decoration covering a total of 6,340 m² depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments. Then we return to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 04. VALLETTA
Our ship will dock at the port of Valletta at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join our "Mosta & Valletta & Mdina & Marsaxlokk Tour" that our guide will organize as an extra. Our first stop is Mosta. On this tour we visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, which has the third largest dome in Europe. The interior paintings of this huge basilica, whose dome has an outer diameter of 56.2 meters, were made especially 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 lodged in the church floor without exploding, and learn about the interior and exterior architecture of the church. Then we visit Mdina, the former capital of Malta, 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 Saint Paul's Cathedral, the Falson Palace built by the Falson family, one of Malta's noble families, dating from the 13th century, the Carmelite Priory built in the Baroque style in the 17th century, Vilhena Palace, and the old houses of Mdina. Then we continue our tour by visiting the fishing village called "Marsaxlokk." Do not miss the view of the luzzu, the small, charming fishing boats with colors and designs unique to Malta. In this charming fishing village, where an open-air market is set up, guests who wish will have free time to have lunch at local restaurants serving menus of fresh fish and seafood. After free time we set off for Valletta. We will carry out our Valletta city tour. Valletta was chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2018 by the Council of Ministers of the European Union. During our tour we will have the chance to see the city of Valletta, surrounded by magnificent walls, from the outside. After the bus tour, with our guide we will explore the lively streets of the capital Valletta. Our first stop will be the Barrakka Gardens, located on the upper part of the defensive walls surrounding this magnificent city. Built by the Knights of St. John, these gardens also offer a magnificent view of the Grand Harbour and the three old cities surrounded by walls. At the end of our tour we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 05. SEA DAY
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers you many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at the duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 06. BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we set off for the "Barcelona City Tour" that we will carry out with our guide. Our city tour of Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises, begins with our private bus waiting for us at the port. Among the places we will see are La Rambla Street, the Monument to Christopher Columbus, the Maremagnum artificial harbor, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Plaça de Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia, where Gaudí's houses have been turned into a street museum, and his most fundamental work, the Sagrada Família. During the tour we will climb Montjuïc hill to take photos of the view. After free time for shopping we will return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 07. MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we set off for the "Marseille City Tour & Aix en Provence Tour" that we will carry out with our guide. In Marseille, an important maritime city, our tour begins by visiting the "Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica" located on a high hill. After this visit we will see the Longchamp Fountain, Saint-Charles railway station, the old city, Hôtel de Ville, and the yacht harbor area, among other sights. Then we go to Aix en Provence, 40 minutes from Marseille. It begins with the famous St. Saviour's Cathedral from the 12th century, with its Romanesque facade and covered arched passage. Then, during a pleasant walk through the old part of the town, you will see the ancient mansions and the Mazarin quarter designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin. Our ship will leave the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 08. GENOA – MILAN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Genoa at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast we complete our disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We depart for Milan Airport by 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 TK1816 at 19:25. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:25 local time. End of our tour.
What's included
  • Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport – Milan – Istanbul Airport.
  • 7 nights / 8 days full board accommodation in the preferred cabin category on the MSC SEAVIEW ship.
  • Airport and port taxes.
  • Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
  • Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service. (If the group has at least 15 people)
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks on board the ship.
  • Entertainment and shows on board the ship.
  • Use of the fitness & sports center.
  • Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not included
  • Service fees. Approximately 12€ per person per day (paid at the time of reservation.)
  • All tours not explicitly stated in the program.
  • Health services. / Personal expenses.
  • All beverages on board the ship.
  • City taxes
  • Domestic connecting flights.
  • Required visa fee: a Schengen visa is required for this program. No visa is required for green passport holders.
  • Departure tax from the country (you can pay at the relevant banks or at the tax office counter at the airport).
  • Travel health insurance. (A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old.)