COSTA SERENA WITH WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GREECE & MALTA - EID AL-ADHA - 16.05.2027
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
After meeting at 03:30 in the morning at the international terminal of Istanbul Airport, departure to Milan at 06:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. After our arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, transfer to the port of Savona, where our COSTA SERENA ship will depart. After ship check-in and passport procedures, settle into the cabins and free time. Our ship will leave the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 02 CIVITAVECCHIA / ROME
Our ship will dock at the port of Civitavecchia at 07:30. Free time for personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the “Rome City Tour” organized as an extra by our guide. In this full-day tour, after a 1 hour 15 minute journey with our bus waiting for us at Civitavecchia Port, we will take a panoramic tour of Rome. Places to be seen include Castel Sant’Angelo, the Tiber River, Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Popolo Square, Republic Square, Via Nazionale, the Theatre of Marcellus, Circo Massimo, and the Forum areas. Then we explore Rome’s famous squares on foot. Places to be seen include Pantheon Square, Navona Square, the Fountain of Love, and the Spanish Steps, where we finish our tour and have a shopping break. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 03 MESSINA TAORMINA
Our ship will dock at Messina port at 14:00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the “Mount Etna & Taormina Tour” organized as an extra by our guide. We will visit Etna, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes, and Taormina, one of Italy’s most stylish tourism centers. We recommend that you do not miss this tour. After the tour, free time for shopping and the end of our tour. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 19:00.. Our ship will leave the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 04 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining options await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 05 PIRAEUS/ATHENS
Our ship will dock at the port of Piraeus at 06:00. Free time for shopping and personal activities after breakfast. Piraeus, a lively and large city integrated with Athens, is Greece’s largest port. The strongest symbol of Ancient Greek civilizations, the Pantheon, is located above the Acropolis. Below, 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” organized as an extra by their guides. We start our tour by going to Athens, located approximately 45 minutes from Piraeus. Upon arrival in Athens, the panoramic Athens city tour includes the Acropolis, Agora, Temple of Zeus, Parliament Building, Syntagma - Omonia Squares, Presidential Palace, Prime Minister’s Residence, Historic Olympic Stadium, Panepistimiou Boulevards, National Library, and the Academy University among the places to be seen. After the city tour, we will have free time. The ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 06 SANTORINI
Our ship will dock at Santorini port at 08:00. Free time for shopping and personal activities after breakfast. When it comes to the Greek islands, Santorini is one of the first that comes to mind with its blue-domed houses, white luxury hotels with caldera views, and sunsets. The most romantic of the Cyclades islands! Santorini has a crescent shape and a landscape surrounded by very high cliffs. The bay overlooking these cliffs is called the Caldera. The most fascinating feature of Santorini is that all the villages and almost all the hotels overlook this magnificent view. Watching the sunset from the edge 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” organized as an extra by their guides. The ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 07 MYKONOS
Our ship will dock at Mykonos port at 08:00. Mykonos town is the most visited and most expensive Greek island, with its white narrow streets and cube-shaped houses. The island’s main regular visitors are the world jet set. One of Greece’s most glamorous islands, Mykonos was founded in 1615. Famous for its beaches, the best beach on this island is located on the southern coast. This beach, 4 kilometers from Mykonos town, 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 the ship.
DAY 08 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining options await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 09 VALLETTA
Our ship will dock at the port of Valletta at 08:00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish may join our “Mosta & Valletta & Mdina & Marsaxlokk tour” organized as an extra by our guide. Our first stop is Mosta. In this tour, we visit the Santa Maria Assunta basilica, which has the third-largest dome in Europe. With an outer diameter of 56.2 meters, the interior paintings of this massive basilica were made especially by artist Giuseppe Cali. We will see the replica of the 200 kg bomb dropped by German Nazi planes during World War II in 1942, which pierced the dome and embedded itself in the church floor without exploding, and learn about the church’s interior and exterior architecture. Then we visit Mdina, Malta’s former capital and 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 St. Paul’s Cathedral, Falson Mansion built in the 13th century by the Falson family, one of Malta’s noble families, the Carmelite Monastery built in Baroque style in the 17th century, Vilhena Palace, and Mdina’s old houses. After that, we continue our tour by visiting the fishing village called “Marsaxlokk.” You should not miss the view offered by the small, charming fishing boats with Malta’s unique color and design called Luzzo. At the same time, in this charming fishing village where an open market is set up, we will have free time for our guests who wish to have lunch at local restaurants serving menus made up of fresh fish and seafood during our free time. After our free time, we will head to Valletta. We will carry out our Valletta city tour. Valletta was chosen by the Council of Ministers of the European Union as the European Capital of Culture for 2018. During our tour, we will have the opportunity to see the magnificently walled city of Valletta from the outside. After the bus tour, we will explore the city by walking through the lively streets of the capital Valletta with our guide. Our first stop will be the Barracca Gardens, built on the upper section of the defense walls surrounding this magnificent city. Built by the Knights of St. John, these gardens also have a magnificent view of the Grand Harbour and the 3 old cities surrounded by walls. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00.. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 10 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining options await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 11 IBIZA
Our ship will dock at Ibiza port at 13:00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish may go swimming, shop, and eat on Ibiza’s magnificent beaches, getting information from our guide. Our ship will leave the port at 23:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 12 VALENCIA
Our ship will dock at the port of Valencia at 09:00 in the morning. Free time for shopping and personal activities after breakfast. Spain’s third-largest city and an industrial center on Costa del Azahar. According to 2006 estimates, the city center population is 808,000. The metropolitan area population is 1,807,396. Valencia was founded by the Romans and has hosted many different cultures. Romans, Visigoths, Berbers, and Aragonese migrated to the region, enriching the city economically and culturally. Guests who wish may join the “Valencia City Tour” organized as an extra by their guides. We will begin our tour with a visit to the City of Arts and Sciences created by Calatrava. After touring the park area built on a dried riverbed and containing modern museums, theater, and opera buildings, we will begin our panoramic city tour with our vehicle, visiting La Lonja, El Cid, the Cathedral, Micalet, and the Virgin Square in order. Afterwards, we return to the ship after a walking tour in the old city center and free time. Our ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 13 PALMA DE MALLORCA
Our ship will dock at Palma De Mallorca port at 08:00. Free time for shopping and personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the “Palma De Mallorca City Tour & Valdemossa & Frederic Chopin Museum Tour” organized as an extra by their guides. This full-day tour begins with introducing the tourist paradise of Palma de Mallorca, a city of 300,000 people. Places to be seen include Bellver Castle dating from the 14th century, the famous Palma Cathedral dating from the 13th century, and, from the outside, the nearby Almudania Palace. After seeing the historic arena, considered the symbol of the city, from a panoramic view, we will head southwest of the island to Valldemossa, also known as the Valley of Musa. The magnificent village of Valldemossa, used by kings as a summer resort and by monks as a place of rest in the medieval period, will be another stop on our tour. By getting to know this area and taking plenty of photos, we will have the opportunity to learn the spirit of the island. Also, in Valdemossa, we will visit the monastery where the world-famous French composer Chopin and writer George Sand created their most beautiful works, and witness their emotional stories. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 16:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 14 MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 12:00 in the morning. Free time for breakfast, shopping, and personal activities. Departure for the “Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour” organized as an extra by our guide. In Marseille, an important maritime city, we will first begin our tour by visiting the “Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral” located on a high hill. After this visit, the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, old town, Hotel de Ville, and the yacht harbor area are some of the places to be seen. Then we will go to Aix en Provence, 40 minutes from Marseille. It will start with the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral dating from the 12th century, with its Romanesque façade and covered arched passage. Later, during our pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns here and the Mazarino district, designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarino. Our ship will leave the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 15 SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We depart for Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After arrival at the airport, following check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 15:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.
CANCELLATION REFUND TERMS
• CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT*
Starting from the day the registration is made;
60 days before 15% per person
59 days ---------- 30 days 25%
29 days ----------15 days 75%
14 days ---------- 0 days 100%
What's Included
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Milan – Istanbul Airport.
- 14 nights and 15 days full board accommodation in the preferred cabin category on the COSTA SERENA ship.
- Airport and port taxes (690 EUR)
- Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on board.
- Entertainment and shows on board.
- Use of the fitness & gym.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Service charges. Approximately €15 per person per day. (paid on board.)
- All land tours specified in the program
- Medical services. / Personal Expenses.
- All beverages on board.
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Travel health insurance. (A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years of age)
- Required visa fee. A MULTIPLE-ENTRY SCHENGEN visa is required for this program.
- Exit tax (You can pay it at the relevant banks or the treasury cashier at the airport).