COSTA SERENA WITH ITALY & FRANCE & PORTUGAL & SPAIN - KURBAN BAYRAMI - 16.05.2027

We meet at 03:30 at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport, then depart for Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50. After arriving in Milan at 08:45 local time, we transfer to the port of Savona, where our COSTA SERENA ship will depart. Following ship check-in and passport procedures, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will leave the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia port at 07:30. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Rome City Tour" additionally organized by our guide. On this full-day tour, after a 1 hour 15 minute journey from Civitavecchia Port, where our bus will be waiting for us, we take a panoramic bus tour of Rome, with sights including Castel Sant'Angelo, the Tiber River, Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Nazionale, the Theatre of Marcellus, Circus Maximus, and the Forum areas. We then explore Rome's famous squares on foot, including Piazza Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps, ending our tour with a shopping break. 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.

Our ship will dock at the port of Catania at 14:00. After breakfast, free time for your personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Catania City Tour" additionally organized by our guide. Located on the east coast of Sicily at the foot of Mount Etna, Catania has been an important city bearing the traces of different civilizations throughout history. On our city tour, we will see the Duomo Cathedral, one of Catania's landmark buildings. Rebuilt after the major 18th-century earthquake and Etna's eruptions, the cathedral is one of the most important examples of the city's Baroque architecture. The Fontana dell'Elefante (Elephant Fountain) in front of the cathedral has become the symbol of Catania, drawing attention with its lava-stone elephant statue and the Egyptian obelisk on top. During the tour we will also see Piazza della Repubblica, one of the city's important squares, followed by a panoramic drive along Via Etnea (Etna Street), which cuts through the historic center of Catania from north to south and is one of the busiest streets in the city. Stretching toward Mount Etna, this street offers the opportunity to closely observe Catania's daily life with its historic buildings, squares, and shops. After the city tour we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port of Catania at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor 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 options are also available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will dock at the port of Piraeus at 06:00. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Piraeus, a lively and large city integrated with Athens, is Greece's largest port. The Pantheon, the strongest symbol of ancient Greek civilizations, stands on the Acropolis. Further down, in Plaka, with its taverns and shopping centers, it is possible to catch the rhythm of the day and night. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Athens City Tour" additionally organized by their guides. Our tour begins with a journey to Athens, about 45 minutes from Piraeus. Upon arrival in Athens, we take a panoramic city tour, with sights including the Acropolis, the Agora, the Temple of Zeus, the Parliament Building, Syntagma and Omonia Squares, the Presidential Palace, the Prime Minister's Residence, the Historic Olympic Stadium, Panepistimiou Boulevards, the National Library, and the University of Athens Academy. After the city tour we will have free time. The ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will dock at the port of Santorini at 08:00. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. When Greek islands are mentioned, Santorini is one of the first that comes to mind with its blue-domed houses, brilliant white luxury hotels overlooking the caldera, and sunsets. It is the most romantic of the Cyclades! Santorini has a crescent-shaped geography surrounded by very high cliffs. The bay these cliffs overlook is called the Caldera. The most fascinating feature of Santorini is that all of its villages and nearly all of its hotels face this magnificent view. Watching the sunset from the tip of Oia is also a Santorini tradition; you will be enchanted by the beauty of this romantic island. Guests who wish may join the "Santorini & Oia Village Tour" additionally organized by their guides. The ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will dock at the port of Mykonos at 08:00. The town of Mykonos, with its white narrow streets and cube-shaped houses, is the most visited and most expensive Greek island. Its main regulars are the world's jet set. One of the most glamorous Greek islands, Mykonos was founded in 1615. The best beach on this island, famous for its sandy beaches, lies on the south coast. Located 4 kilometers from Mykonos town, this beach is called Platis Gialos. With hotels and restaurants behind it, this beach is the island's main beach. Mykonos is an Aegean classic with its narrow streets, white houses, and pink and white flowers spilling onto the roads. Its most unusual feature is the Nudist Camp on the island. The ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor 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 options are also available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will dock at the port of Valletta at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join our "Mosta & Valletta & Mdina & Marsaxlokk Tour" additionally organized by our guide. 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 outer diameter of its dome is 56.2 meters, and the interior paintings of this massive basilica were made especially by the painter Giuseppe Cali. We will see a replica of the 200 kg bomb dropped by Nazi German aircraft during World War II in 1942, which pierced the dome and lodged in the church floor without exploding, and learn about the church's interior and exterior architecture. We then visit Mdina, the former capital of Malta, known as the Silent City, which served as a natural set for many scenes of the famous series Game of Thrones. Wandering through the narrow streets of this medieval 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 from the 13th century, the Carmelite Monastery built in the Baroque style in the 17th century, Vilhena Palace, and the old houses of Mdina. We then continue our tour to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk. Do not miss the view of the charming little fishing boats called luzzo, with their colors and designs unique to Malta. In this charming fishing village where an open-air market is held, we will have free time during which guests can have lunch at local restaurants serving menus of fresh fish and seafood. After our free time, we head toward Valletta, where we will take a city tour. Valletta was selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2018 by the Council of Ministers of the European Union. During the tour we will have the chance to view the city of Valletta from the outside, surrounded by magnificent walls. After the bus tour, with our guide we will explore the capital Valletta's lively streets. Our first stop is the Barrakka Gardens, built on the upper part of the defensive walls surrounding this magnificent city. These gardens, made by the Knights of St. John, also offer a superb view of the Grand Harbour and the three old cities surrounded by walls. At the end of the tour we return to our ship. The ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor 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 options are also available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 12:00. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may depart for the "Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour" additionally organized by their guides. 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 city, the Hôtel de Ville, and the yacht harbor area. We then travel to Aix-en-Provence, 40 minutes from Marseille. The tour begins with the famous 12th-century Cathedral of St. Saviour, with its Romanesque façade and vaulted arcade. During a pleasant walk through the old part of the city, you will see its ancient inns and the Mazarin district, designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin. The ship departs from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will dock at the port of Savona at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our ship check-out procedures and then disembark. We depart for Milan Airport in the private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Upon arrival at the airport, after check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 at 15:10. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.