COSTA DIADEMA WITH WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & MOROCCO - 22.09.2027
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – SAVONA
We will meet at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 03:30 in the morning, followed by our departure to Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 08:15. Upon arrival in Milan at local time 09:05, we will transfer to Savona port where our ship, COSTA FASCINOSA, will depart. After completing ship check-in and passport procedures, we will settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 02 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 14:00 noon. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises, will begin with our private bus waiting for us at the port. We will visit La Rambla Street, the Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia street where Gaudi transformed his houses into a street museum, and the Sagrada Familia, one of his most fundamental works. During our tour, we will ascend Montjuic hill to take landscape photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 03 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment programs offered in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options are also waiting for you throughout the day.
DAY 04 TANGIER
Our ship will dock at Tangier port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast and free time for personal activities, guests who wish may join the "Tangier City Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. Leaving the ship, we proceed towards Place de France parallel to the Ocean. When we reach the Cape Spartel area, we will see the point where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. A few kilometers from here lie the Hercules Caves. The rock formation creating these caves offers a magnificent view. Later, we will visit the Kasbah area and have the chance to explore the old bazaar there. We will also see the historic minaret located there. Our final stop is Petit Socco, a district of beautiful small hotels that has hosted many famous figures such as Matisse, Camile Saint Saens, and Paul Bowles. Then we return to the ship. The ship departs at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 05 CASABLANCA
Our ship will dock at Casablanca port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast and free time for personal activities, guests who wish may join the "Casablanca City Tour & Rabat Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. We begin exploring Casablanca, which means "White House," known not only for being the site of the King Hassan Mosque, the second largest mosque in the world after Mecca, but also for Humphrey Bogart's famous film "Casablanca." Departing from Casablanca port on our private bus, our first stop will be the United Nations Square. Then, during the panoramic tour, we will see places such as the Souk market, Habous Square, the Corniche district, and Mohammed V Boulevard. We will visit the "Hassan II Mosque," built between 1980-1993 and currently holding the title of the world's largest mosque. This structure, covering an area of 20,000 square meters, will remain unforgettable as one of the most interesting parts of our tour. After some free time, we will have lunch at a nice restaurant. During our approximately 45-minute journey, we will admire the natural landscapes between Casablanca and Rabat and arrive in Rabat, the current capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. After visiting the city's most important sites such as the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Royal Palace, we will taste the famous mint tea at the Oudaya Fortress on the banks of the Bouregreg River. After our tour, we will return to the ship. The ship departs at 22:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 06 CADIZ
Our ship will dock at Cadiz port at 14:00 in the afternoon. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Seville & Cadiz Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. After docking in Cadiz, we head to Seville, the most important city in Southern Spain. On our panoramic city introduction tour, we will visit the cathedral, construction of which began in the 15th century on the site of the old Great Mosque from the Moorish period; the Alcazar royal residence where Arab Gothic and Renaissance style palaces stand side by side; the fortress known as the Golden Tower dating back to the 13th century; numerous medieval churches; the Convent of St. Paula nuns; and the Town Hall. Later, we will return to Cadiz, take a short tour introducing the city, and then return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 07 MALAGA
Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. It is the fifth largest city in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. With its magnificent sunshine, lively nightlife, unforgettable seafood restaurants, and culturally rich historical venues, this rapidly growing city welcomes thousands of tourists every year as the jewel of Andalusia, Spain. Guests who wish may join the "Malaga City Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. Malaga, the center of the Costa del Sol (Sun Coast) and Andalusia, is a special fusion where Arab and Western cultures meet and flourish. It is no coincidence that it is Spain's most touristy region... Picasso did not choose to be born here in vain... We will introduce you closely to this mystical city and then head towards Mijas, another special Andalusian village famous for its cobblestone streets, bright white houses, sightseeing carriages, and authentic bazaar. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 08 ALICANTE
Our ship will dock at Alicante port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Dinner and overnight stay on board. Guests who wish may join the "Valencia City Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. We will board our bus waiting for us at the port and depart. Our first stop will be the City of Arts and Sciences, created by the magnificent architect Santiago Calatrava, who has left his mark on the last 10 years. We will see the park area built on a dried riverbed, featuring modern museums, theaters, and opera houses. Later, during our bus tour, we will visit La Lonja, El Cid, the Cathedral, Micalet, and the Virgin Square. Afterward, we will take a walking tour in the city center and have free time before returning to the ship. The ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 09 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment programs offered in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options are also waiting for you throughout the day.
DAY 10 MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may depart for the "Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. 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 the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. Later, we will go to Aix-en-Provence, located 40 minutes 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 in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin. The ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 11 SAVONA – MILAN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will complete our ship disembarkation procedures and leave the ship. We will then move to Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Upon arrival at the airport, after completing check-in and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1876 at 18:35. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:40 local time. End of our tour.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND CONDITIONSI
* CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT *
From the date of registration:
60 days prior per person: 15%
59 days to 30 days: 25%
29 days to 15 days: 75%
14 days to 0 days: 100%
* CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT *
From the date of registration:
60 days prior per person: 15%
59 days to 30 days: 25%
29 days to 15 days: 75%
14 days to 0 days: 100%
GENERAL INFORMATION
• The flights specified in the program are obtained from the relevant airline and cruise company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the times. For this reason, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any time change.
• The operating agency reserves the right to change the flight route if deemed necessary. For example, a flight route announced as Nice/Lyon for a ship departing from Marseille can be changed to Marseille, or vice versa.
• Documents required for visa applications must be obtained within 96 hours. You must request your visa confirmation letters from your agency at least 4 days before your application.
• Guests are responsible for their own luggage during airport and port transfers and round-trip transfers between airports and ports. No agency representative, guide, or driver has the right to accept luggage custody and cannot be held liable for it.
• During the cruise, two of your evening meals are formal dinners. Every male guest wishing to dine here must have at least one suit, and every female guest must have at least one evening gown.
• THE CRUISE COMPANY AND CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ROUTE AND PORT TIMES BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
• The contents specified in the program flow are for illustrative purposes only. The operating agency reserves the right to change tour contents.
• The restaurants and tables where our group will have dinner during the cruise are generally pre-assigned and numbered by name based on the cruise company, while in some cruise companies they will be open seating. In ships with pre-assigned tables, everyone will sit at their pre-assigned tables from the first evening meal until the last evening meal. Guests who wish may also have the right to take their meals in other restaurants on the ship, subject to arrangement by the ship's authorized personnel.
• During check-in for the ship, without exception, each passenger (only one person per couple) must present a credit card to the ship reception or deposit cash when collecting cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average provisional charge of 300 euros will be applied to each credit card. This is to cover expenses you will incur on board after checking into the ship. You will be able to make your expenses on board (for drinks, soft drinks, or alcoholic beverages) using magnetic cards issued to you by the ship reception. Except for the casino, no cash transactions take place anywhere on the ship. You can view all your expenses via the televisions in your cabins.
• At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags of specific colors will be sent to you along with your cruise tickets for all our group's luggage. You must attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
• Your luggage may not arrive in your cabins until late evening on the first day of departure. This is a situation caused by congestion and crowding, which is definitely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to pack essential needs for the first day you board the ship into a small handbag and carry them with you.
• Strict adherence to the ship's departure times is required. You must board the ship at the latest 60 minutes before the ship's departure time at the ports. Otherwise, you may not be able to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
• At the end of our cruise, you must collect your luggage, attach the tickets previously left in your cabins one night before, and leave them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After disembarkation procedures, our group will collect their luggage from the station where their luggage is located. WE URGENTLY REQUEST THAT EACH OF OUR GUESTS PICK UP AND CHECK THEIR OWN LUGGAGE.
• Passports older than 10 years, even if valid, are not allowed for travel abroad.
• Your passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months as of the tour end date.
• Your passport must not be torn or worn out.
• For each program, the relevant visa procedures are the responsibility of the sales agency and the passenger. You can learn which visa is required for the relevant tour from its program.
• ALL GUESTS MUST CARRY THEIR ROUND-TRIP FLIGHT TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM.
• We recommend that our guests activate their mobile phones for international use.
• On ships, Euro or USD currencies are generally used depending on the region sailed. On the first day of the ship,
• you can deposit cash and credit cards into your room account via the machines available on board.
• For all programs, the minimum number of participants is 20 people (10 cabins). If a majority is not achieved, the operating agency reserves the right to cancel the tour one month in advance. An alternative program may be offered to the guest.
• Cancellation conditions are separately stated in the content of the relevant program for each program.
• Guests who commit physical violence or insult cruise staff during the tour will be removed from the ship by the captain.
What's Included
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Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport – Hamburg – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
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10 nights and 11 days all-inclusive accommodation in the selected cabin category on the COSTA DIADEMA cruise ship.
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Airport and port taxes (495 EUR)
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Transfers between airport, port, and airport.
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Professional Turkish-speaking tour leadership service. (Regardless of group size)
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Morning, lunch, dinner meals and snacks on board the ship.
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Entertainment and shows on board the ship.
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Access to the fitness & sports center.
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Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
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Service fees. Approximately 12€ per person per day (payable on board).
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Health services / Personal expenses.
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All land tours specified in the program.
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All beverages on board.
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Domestic connecting flights.
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Required visa fee: A Schengen visa is required for this program.
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Travel health insurance (a 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years of age).
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Departure tax (you can pay at relevant banks or the treasury counter at the airport).