WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & MOROCCO WITH COSTA DIADEMA - 22.09.2027

We will meet at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport at 03:30. We depart with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 08:15 to Milan. After arriving in Milan at 09:05 local time, we transfer to Savona port, where our ship COSTA DIADEMA will depart. After ship check-in and passport procedures, we settle into our cabins and enjoy free time. Our ship will leave the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 14:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guide as an optional extra. 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, where Gaudí's houses have been turned into a street museum, and his most iconic work, the Sagrada Familia. During the tour we will go up to Montjuïc hill to take 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.

Today, spent cruising at sea, our ship offers you many alternatives. Those who wish can make use of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Guests may shop at the 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 all day.

Our ship will dock at Tangier port at 08:00. Breakfast and free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Tangier City Tour" organized by our guides as an optional extra. After leaving the ship, we proceed parallel to the Ocean toward Place de France. When we arrive at the Cape Spartel area, we will see the point where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean. A few kilometers further are the Caves of Hercules, whose rock formations offer a magnificent view. We will then visit the Kasbah district to explore the old bazaar, where we will also see the historic minaret. Our last stop is Petit Socco, a district of charming small hotels that have hosted many famous figures such as Matisse, Camille Saint-Saëns and Paul Bowles. We then return to the ship. Our ship departs at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will dock at Casablanca port at 07:00. Breakfast and free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Casablanca City Tour & Rabat Tour" organized by our guides as an optional extra. We begin exploring Casablanca, meaning "White House," which is home to King Hassan II Mosque, the second largest mosque in the world after Mecca, and is also known from Humphrey Bogart's famous film "Casablanca." We depart the port by our private bus and our first stop is the United Nations Square. We will then see the Central Market, Habous Square, the Corniche district and Mohammed V Boulevard during a panoramic tour. We will visit the Hassan II Mosque, built between 1980 and 1993 and currently holding the title of the largest mosque in the world. Covering an area of 20,000 square meters, this structure will remain one of the most fascinating places of our tour. After some free time, we will have lunch at a fine restaurant. During our roughly 45-minute journey, we will watch the natural scenery between Casablanca and Rabat, arriving in Rabat, the current capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. After seeing the city's landmarks such as the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Royal Palace, we will enjoy the famous mint tea at the OUDAYA Kasbah on the banks of the Bouregreg River. After the tour, we return to the ship. Our ship departs at 22:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will dock at Cadiz port at 14:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Seville & Cadiz Tour" organized by our guides as an optional extra. After docking at Cadiz, we head to Seville, the most important city in southern Spain. During our panoramic city tour, sights include the cathedral, whose construction began in the 15th century on the site of the old Great Mosque from the Almohad period; the Alcázar, a royal palace where Arab Gothic and Renaissance styles stand side by side; the Golden Tower, a 13th-century fortress; many medieval churches; the Convent of the Sisters of St. Paula; and the City Hall. We then return to Cadiz, take a short tour introducing the city, and go back to our ship. Our ship departs the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 08:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. After Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville, Malaga is Spain's fifth largest city. With its magnificent 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 our guides as an optional extra. 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 Emirs, and the Alameda Boulevard lined with exotic trees, it is no coincidence that it is Spain's most touristic region... Picasso did not choose to be born here for nothing. After getting to know this mystical city up close, we will continue toward Mijas, a famous Andalusian village known for its cobbled streets, white-washed 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.

Our ship will dock at Alicante port at 10:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Dinner and overnight on board. Guests who wish may join the "Valencia City Tour" organized by our guide as an optional extra. We will depart from the port by the bus waiting for us. Our first stop is the City of Arts and Sciences designed by the renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, which has left its mark on the last decade. We will visit the park area built on a dried riverbed, home to modern museums and theatre and opera buildings. Then, during our bus tour, we will visit La Lonja, El Cid, the Cathedral, the Micalet and the Plaza de la Virgen. This will be followed by a walking tour of the city center and free time, after which we return to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

Today, spent cruising at sea, our ship offers you many alternatives. Those who wish can make use of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Guests may shop at the 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 all day.

Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 08:00. Breakfast, shopping and free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may depart for the "Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour" organized by our guides as an optional extra. In Marseille, an important maritime city, our tour begins with a visit to 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. We then travel 40 minutes from Marseille to Aix-en-Provence, starting with the famous St. Saviour's Cathedral from the 12th century, with its Romanesque façade and covered arcade. 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 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will dock at Savona port at 09:00. After breakfast, we complete the ship's 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 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1876 at 18:35. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:40 local time. End of our tour.