From Costa Pacifica to Istanbul, Italy via THY
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FLIGHT INFORMATION |
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DIRECTION |
DAY |
FLIGHT CODE |
ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
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OUTBOUND |
09.04.2027 |
TK 1873 |
IST - MXP |
06:55 |
08:40 |
Day 1 ISTANBUL – MILAN - SAVONA
Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. Meeting in front of Turkish Airlines counter at 04:30. Departure to Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1873 at 06:55. Upon arrival at 08:40 local time, we board our waiting bus and head towards Savona port. After check-in procedures, you will have free time to settle into your cabins. Our ship departs from the port at 17:00 in the evening.
Day 2 CIVITAVECCHIA
Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast on board, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join the 'Rome City Tour' organized by our guide as an extra. During our city tour, places to see include St. Peter's Square and Basilica (considered the center of Christianity), Castel Sant'Angelo where Cem Sultan was imprisoned, Piazza Venezia where Mussolini addressed the public, the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, the Colosseum which hosted gladiator fights, the Trevi Fountain famous from the film 'La Dolce Vita', the Spanish Steps with their 135 steps, and the fountain featuring a sunken ship located near the Spanish Steps. After the tour, you will have free time before returning to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00 in the evening.
Day 3 NAPLES
Our ship will dock at Naples port at 09:00 in the morning. Then, the 'Naples Panoramic City Tour & Pompeii' organized by our guide as an extra begins. During our city tour, places to see include Plebiscito Square, the central square of Naples; the Royal Palace built in the 17th century; Castel Nuovo (New Castle); San Francesco di Paola Basilica, inspired by St. Peter's Square and Pantheon in Rome; Galleria Umberto I, where shops are located; San Carlo Theatre, built in 1737 and listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site; and Naples Port. Then we continue for our Pompeii tour. Return to Naples port. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00 in the evening.
Day 4 PALERMO
Our ship will dock at Palermo port at 08:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the "Palermo & Cefalù City Tour" organized by our guides as an extra. In the charming fishing town of Cefalù, located on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, we will spend time visiting the 12th-century historic cathedral, the fishermen's gate, and wandering through the city's unique streets before continuing to Palermo. Upon arrival in Palermo, we begin our city tour. Places to see during our tour include Cappella Palatina, San Giovanni Cathedral, Politeama Square, Norman Palace, Quattro Canti Square, Via Roma, and Via Liberta streets. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00 in the evening.
Day 5 LA VALLETTA
Our ship will dock at Valletta port at 09:00. After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the 'Valletta City Tour' organized by our guide as an extra. During our tour, we will explore the vibrant streets of the capital city Valletta. 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 magnificent views of the Grand Harbour and the three old cities surrounded by walls. Our next stop will be "St. John's Co-Cathedral." This Baroque-style cathedral, despite its simple exterior, features very rich interior decoration and houses paintings by the famous painter Caravaggio. As our walk continues among the historically significant buildings of the capital, we will see the "Grand Master's Palace" and the "Prime Minister's Residence." Then we return to Valletta port. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00.
Day 6 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can spend your time swimming in the ship's open and indoor pools, enjoying activities like fitness and sauna, or shopping in duty-free stores. Additionally, you may enjoy fun times at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck at the casino.
Day 7 CRETE
Our ship will dock at Heraklion port at 09:00 in the morning. Crete is the largest island of Greece and the 5th largest in the Mediterranean Sea. After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the Crete City Tours organized as an extra. Places to visit include the Knossos Palace, believed to be the labyrinth where Minotaurs, known as half-man half-bull creatures, lived, and the Venetian Harbor. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00.
Day 8 PIRAEUS
Our ship will dock at Piraeus port at 05:00 in the morning. Piraeus, the port of Athens, serves as the gateway to the Acropolis, the symbol of Ancient Greek civilization, and the historical center of the city. After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the Athens City & Acropolis Tours organized as an extra. After the tour, return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 23:00.
Day 9 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can spend your time swimming in the ship's open and indoor pools, enjoying activities like fitness and sauna, or shopping in duty-free stores. Additionally, you may enjoy fun times at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck at the casino. We will be cruising through the Dardanelles Strait between 17:45 – 18:45.
Day 10 ISTANBUL
Our ship will dock at Istanbul Galataport at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast on board, we disembark. We look forward to meeting you on another enjoyable trip!
CANCELLATION & REFUND CONDITIONS
Based on the date of cancellation relative to the reservation, the following deduction amounts or rates will apply.
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WITH RESPECT TO THE DATE OF RESERVATION UNTIL DEPARTURE DATE |
APPLICABLE DEDUCTION RATE |
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180 days prior |
%10 |
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179 – 159 days prior |
%15 |
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158 – 120 days prior |
%25 |
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119 – 90 days prior |
%30 |
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89 – 60 days prior |
%50 |
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59 – 45 days prior |
%60 |
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44 – 30 days prior |
%75 |
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29 – 10 days prior |
%90 |
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9 days or fewer days prior |
%100 |
Costa Beverage Package
*My Soft Drinks beverage package (Non-alcoholic): Per person: 205 Euro
Enjoy a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages at any time of the day; from fruit juices to iced teas, from non-alcoholic cocktails to popular Crodino.
The package includes:
water, coffee, brewed drinks, hot chocolate, iced teas, fruit juices, glassed non-alcoholic drinks, Crodino and classic non-alcoholic cocktails.
NOTES
-Must be purchased by all guests traveling under the same reservation number and/or in the same cabin.
-Valid at all bars on board. Not valid in themed restaurants (such as Archipelago and Steak House).
-Excludes Mini Bar items inside the cabin.
*My Drinks beverage package (Alcoholic and non-alcoholic): Per person: 255 Euro
For those who wish to enjoy alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day, especially for those who like aperitifs and cocktails after dinner.
Package contents:
Coffee and cappuccino, hot drinks, non-alcoholic drinks
-Beer on tap, aperitifs and vermouth, all cocktails (excluding molecular, solid and premium)
-Selections from the best spirits and whiskies, all liqueurs and bitters
-Glass selection of wines
-Soda water
-One bottle of water per adult per day (0.5 l) available at any bar on board (No Minibar)
NOTES
-Excludes premium brands and products in the cabin minibar.
-The package must be reserved by all guests traveling under the same reservation number and/or in the same cabin.
-Valid at all bars on board. Not valid in themed restaurants (such as Archipelago and Steak House).
*My Drinks Plus beverage package (Alcoholic and non-alcoholic): Per person: 410 Euro
Premium label beverage package, valid for those who wish unlimited consumption of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in glasses (up to €9). Includes drinks and bottled water if present in the cabin minibar.
NOTES
-The package must be reserved by all guests traveling under the same reservation number and/or in the same cabin.
-Valid at all bars on board.
-Not valid in themed restaurants (e.g., Archipelago and Steak House).
*Boys & Girls (children up to 17 years old) Beverage Package : Per person 149.5 Euro
40 non-alcoholic drinks available: Soft drinks, Virgin Delights, Freshly squeezed citrus fruits, Iced Tea, Milk-based drinks, Various syrups.
*Boys & Girls Card Short (children up to 17 years old) Beverage Package : Per person 83.95 Euro
20 non-alcoholic drinks available: Soft drinks, Virgin Delights, Freshly squeezed citrus fruits, Iced Tea, Milk-based drinks, Various syrups.
Bottled Mineral Water Beverage Package42 Euro
Affordable and very practical package containing 13 bottles of mineral water (1 lt).
IMPORTANT NOTES
• If passports and required documents are submitted completely, the AGENCY will assist with visa applications. For international travel, a passport valid for at least 6 months is mandatory.
• The AGENCY is not responsible for any problems arising from the late or incomplete submission of required documents for visas.
• Having obtained a visa does not guarantee entry into that country. Passport control officers have the authority to deny entry. In such cases, responsibility lies with the traveler.
• In hotels offering triple rooms with extra beds, the third bed may be smaller than standard beds. Some hotels do not offer a third bed option. For packages involving such hotels, the AGENCY will inform guests during the sales process.
• Child prices are valid only if children stay in the same room and cabin as their parents as the 3rd and 4th person. For the 0-2 years age category, the child must not have reached their 2nd birthday on the tour return date; for the 3-12 years category, the child must not have reached their 12th birthday on the tour return date.
• Due to external reasons, the AGENCY reserves the right to make changes to the program.
• In case of insufficient participation, the AGENCY will notify guests of cancellation or changes at least 21 days before the tour departure.
• The AGENCY acts as an intermediary between passengers and airlines and is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol dated September 28. Flight times may change prior to departure. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure date. Passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
• Domestic low-cost flights include a 20 kg baggage allowance.
• The AGENCY reserves the right to change the hotels specified in the program, provided the category remains the same.
• Optional tours are organized based on a minimum participation requirement. If participation is insufficient, they cannot be held. If the number of participants is insufficient, the guide may revise the price and arrange a new schedule.
• For optional tours along the route, guests who do not wish to participate will be directed by the guide to rest areas located before city entrances.
• Tours that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be carried out. The AGENCY is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
• In case of cancellation or changes, the "AGENCY SALES CONTRACT" applies.
• During the cruise, two of your evening meals are formal dinners. It is recommended that every male guest wishing to dine there brings at least one suit, and female guests bring at least one evening gown.
• During the cruise, the restaurants and tables where our group will have dinner are predetermined and numbered according to names. Therefore, everyone will sit at their predetermined locations from the first meal to the last meal on board.
• During check-in for the ship, every passenger (only one person per couple) must surrender their cabin key and present a credit card to the ship's reception or deposit cash. Cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship except in the casino. On board, the currency is EUR and credit cards are accepted. You can view all your expenses via the televisions in your cabins.
• Bringing alcohol, irons, hair dryers, etc., onto the ship is strictly prohibited.
• 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. These tags must be attached to your luggage at the cruise port.
• Your luggage may not arrive in your cabins until late in the evening on the first day of the ship's departure. This is a situation caused by congestion and crowds, which is definitely the ship's responsibility. Therefore, it is advisable to pack essential items for your first day on the ship in a small handbag and carry them with you.
• You must strictly adhere to the ship's departure times. At ports, you must board the ship at least 60 minutes before its scheduled departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board. The agency will not be responsible for such situations.
• At the end of our cruise, you must collect your luggage, attach the labels that will be left in your cabins the night before, and place them outside your cabin doors by 00:00. After disembarkation procedures, our group will collect their luggage from the designated station. WE URGENTLY REQUEST THAT EACH OF OUR GUESTS PICK UP AND CHECK THEIR OWN LUGGAGE CAREFULLY.
• ALL GUESTS MUST CARRY THEIR ROUND-TRIP FLIGHT TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM. PASSENGERS WHO DO NOT HAVE PRINTED COPIES OF THEIR TICKETS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN ENTRY INTO THE COUNTRY/SHIP.
What's Included
Turkish Airlines scheduled flight with economy class one-way flight from Istanbul (IST) to Milan (MXP)
9 nights full board accommodation in the cabin category you have chosen
Airport - port transfers.
Turkish-speaking guide service. (min. 20 people)
Daily entertainment, animation and shows organized for each day and night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals on board
Captain's welcome party and gala dinner
Airport and port taxes (500 EUR)
Not Included
Healthcare services.
Crew service fee (108 EUR pp for ages 15 and above; 54 EUR for children aged 4–14)
Land tours
Beauty center and SPA area
All beverages on board
Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, telephone, etc.)
Visa fee (multiple-entry Schengen)
Exit tax
Domestic connecting flights
Travel health insurance