From Costa Pacifica in Italy to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
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FLIGHT INFORMATION |
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DIRECTION |
DATE |
FLIGHT CODE |
ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
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DEPARTURE |
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 the Turkish Airlines counter at 04:30. Departure for Milan at 06:55 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1873. After arriving at 08:40 local time, we board our waiting bus and depart for the port of Savona. Free time to settle into the cabins after completing the check-in procedures. Our ship departs from the port at 17:00.
Day 2 CIVITAVECCHIA
Our ship will dock at the port of Civitavecchia at 08:30 in the morning. Free time after breakfast on board. Guests who wish may join the “Rome city tour” to be organized as an optional excursion by our guide. During our city tour, the places to be seen 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, and the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II; the Colosseum, which hosted gladiator battles; the Trevi Fountain, made famous by the film La Dolce Vita; the Spanish Steps consisting of 135 steps; and the Spanish Steps, which feature the Barcaccia Fountain. Free time after the tour. Then return to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00.
Day 3 NAPLES
Our ship will dock at the port of Naples at 09:00 in the morning. Then the “Naples panoramic city tour & Pompeii” organized as an optional excursion by our guide begins. During our city tour, the places to be seen include Piazza del Plebiscito, the central square of Naples; the Royal Palace, built in the 17th century; Castel Nuovo (New Castle); the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, inspired by St. Peter’s Square and the Pantheon in Rome; the Galleria Umberto I, home to various shops; the San Carlo Theatre, built in 1737 and included on the UNESCO World Heritage List; and the Port of Naples. We then continue with our Pompeii tour. Return to the port of Naples. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00.
Day 4 PALERMO
Our ship will dock at the port of Palermo at 08:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the “Palermo & Cefalu City Tour” organized as an optional excursion by their guide. After spending time in Cefalu, a charming fishing town on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, visiting its 12th-century historic cathedral, Fishermen’s Gate, and original streets, we continue to Palermo. After arriving in Palermo, we begin our city tour. The places to be seen on our tour include Cappella Palatina, San Giovanni Cathedral, Politeama Square, the Norman Palace, Quattro Canti Square, Via Roma, and Via Liberta. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00.
Day 5 LA VALLETTA
Our ship will dock at the port of Valletta at 09:00. After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the “Valletta city tour” organized as an optional excursion by our guide. During our tour, we will explore the city by walking through the lively streets of the capital, Valletta. Our first stop will be the “Barracca Gardens,” located on the upper section of the defensive walls surrounding this magnificent city. Built by the Knights of St. John, these gardens 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. Built in the Baroque style, this cathedral, despite its plain exterior, features a richly decorated interior and houses paintings by the renowned artist Caravaggio. As our walk continues among the capital’s historically significant buildings, we will see the “Grandmaster’s Palace” and the “Office of the Prime Minister.” Then return to the port of Valletta. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00.
Day 6 AT SEA
On this day spent sailing at sea, you can spend your time using the ship’s outdoor and indoor pools, enjoying activities such as fitness and sauna, or shopping at the duty-free stores. In addition, you may wish to enjoy yourself at the bar accompanied by shows and music and try your luck at the casino.
Day 7 CRETE
Our ship will dock at the port of Heraklion at 09:00 in the morning. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth-largest island in the Mediterranean. After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Crete City Tours. Among the places to visit and see are the Palace of Knossos, where the Minotaurs, known as half-human and half-bull creatures, are believed to have lived in labyrinths, and the Venetian Harbour. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00.
Day 8 PIRAEUS
Our ship will dock at the port of Piraeus at 05:00 in the morning. Piraeus, the port of Athens, serves as a gateway to the Acropolis, the symbol of Ancient Greek civilization, and the city’s historic center. After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Athens City & Acropolis Tours. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 23:00.
Day 9 AT SEA
On this day spent sailing at sea, you can spend your time using the ship’s outdoor and indoor pools, enjoying activities such as fitness and sauna, or shopping at the duty-free stores. In addition, you may wish to enjoy yourself at the bar accompanied by shows and music and try your luck at the casino. We will be sailing through the Dardanelles between 17:45 and 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 journey!
CANCELLATION & REFUND TERMS
The following deduction amounts or rates will apply based on the date on which the cancellation request is made, calculated from the date of reservation.
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TIME BEFORE DEPARTURE DATE AS OF THE RESERVATION DATE |
APPLICABLE DEDUCTION RATE |
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180 days or more before |
%10 |
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179 – 159 days before |
%15 |
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158 – 120 days before |
%25 |
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119 – 90 days before |
%30 |
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89 – 60 days before |
%50 |
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59 – 45 days before |
%60 |
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44 – 30 days before |
%75 |
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29 – 10 days before |
%90 |
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9 days or fewer before |
%100 |
Costa Beverage Package
*My Soft Drinks beverage package (Non-alcoholic): Per person: 205 Euro
They will have a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy at any time of the day; from fruit juices and iced teas to non-alcoholic cocktails and the popular Crodino.
The package includes:
water, coffee, brewed beverages, hot chocolate, iced teas, fruit juices, non-alcoholic drinks by the glass, Crodino and classic non-alcoholic cocktails.
NOTE
-Must be purchased by all guests with the same booking number and/or travelling in the same cabin.
-Can be used in all bars on board. Not valid in themed restaurants (such as Archipelago and Steak House).
-Excludes products from the Mini Bar in 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 those who enjoy aperitifs and after-dinner cocktails.
Package contents:
>Coffee and cappuccino, hot beverages, non-alcoholic beverages
-Draught beers, aperitifs and vermouth, all cocktails (excluding molecular, solid and premium)
-A selection of the finest spirits and whiskies, all liqueurs and bitters
-Selection of wines by the glass
-Sparkling water
-1 bottle of water (0.5 l) per day for each adult, available upon request at any bar on board (no minibar)
NOTE
-Excludes prestigious brands and products in the cabin minibar.
-The package must be booked by all guests with the same booking number and/or travelling in the same cabin.
-Can be used in 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
The premium-branded beverage package is available for those who want unlimited consumption of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by the glass (up to €9). Beverages and bottled water are included if there is a minibar in the cabin.
NOTES
-The package must be booked by all guests with the same booking number and/or travelling in the same cabin.
-Can be used in all bars on board.
-Not valid in themed restaurants (for example, Archipelago and Steak House).
*Boys & Girls (for children up to and including 17 years old) Beverage Package: Per person: 149.5 Euro
Includes 40 non-alcoholic beverages: Soft drinks, Virgin Delights, freshly squeezed citrus juices, iced tea, milk-based beverages, various syrups.
*Boys & Girls Card Short (for children up to and including 17 years old) Beverage Package: Per person: 83.95 Euro
Includes 20 non-alcoholic beverages: Soft drinks, Virgin Delights, freshly squeezed citrus juices, iced tea, milk-based beverages, various syrups.
Bottled Mineral Water Beverage Package 42 Euro
An affordable and highly convenient package containing 13 bottles of mineral water (1 litre).
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Provided that passports and all required documents are submitted complete, the AGENCY will assist with obtaining visas. For overseas trips, passports must be valid for at least 6 months.
• The AGENCY is not responsible for problems arising from the failure to submit the required visa documents on time and in full.
• Having obtained a visa does not mean that entry into that country will be granted. Passport police have the authority to deny a person entry into the country. In such a case, responsibility lies with the passenger.
• Since extra beds are provided in triple rooms at hotels, the third bed may be smaller than a standard bed. Some hotels do not provide a third bed. For packages involving such hotels, the AGENCY will inform its guests at the time of sale.
• Children's prices are valid only on the condition that the children stay in the same room and cabin as their parents as the 3rd and 4th persons. Under the 0–2 age child policy, the child must not have turned 2 by the return date of the tour; under the 3–12 age child policy, the child must not have turned 12 by the return date of the tour.
• The AGENCY reserves the right to make changes to the program due to external reasons.
• If participation in the tour is insufficient, the AGENCY will notify its guests of the cancellation/change 21 days before the tour departure.
• The AGENCY acts as an intermediary between our passengers and the airline and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. Flight times may change before departure. All times must be reconfirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
• There is a 20 kg baggage allowance on domestic low-cost flights.
• The AGENCY reserves the right to change the hotels specified in the program, provided that their category remains the same.
• Optional tours are organized subject to a minimum number of participants. They may not be organized when participation is insufficient. If the number of participants is insufficient, prices may be revised by the guide and a new arrangement may be made.
• On optional tours conducted along the route, guests who will not participate in the tour will be directed by our guide to rest areas located before the city entrances.
• Tours that are not permitted for any reason by local authorities during the tour will not be carried out. The AGENCY is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
• In the event of cancellation or changes, the “AGENCY SALES CONTRACT” shall apply.
• Two of the dinners you will have during the cruise are formal dinners, and every male passenger who wishes to dine there is advised to bring at least one suit, while ladies are advised to bring at least one evening dress.
• During the cruise, the restaurant and tables where our group will have dinner will have been determined in advance and numbered according to names. Therefore, from the first meal to the last meal on board, everyone will sit in the places assigned in advance.
• During check-in on the ship, without exception, every passenger (only one person per couple) must present a credit card to the ship's reception or pay a cash deposit when receiving their cabin keys. Cash is not accepted anywhere on board except in the casino. EUR currency and credit cards are accepted on board. You can view all your expenses on the televisions in your rooms.
• It is strictly prohibited to bring alcohol, irons, hair dryers, etc. onto the ship.
• At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags in specific colors for all the luggage of our group will be delivered to you together with your cruise ticket. You must attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
• Your luggage may not arrive at your cabins until late in the evening on the first day of the ship's departure. This is due to the density and crowds and is strictly the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, on the first day you board the ship, it is advisable to put the essential items you will need in a small hand luggage bag and carry it with you.
• The ship's departure times must be strictly observed. At ports, you must board the ship no later than 60 minutes before our ship's departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
• At the end of our cruise, you must pack your luggage, attach the tags that will have been left in your cabins in advance the night before, and leave your luggage in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After completing the disembarkation procedures, our group will collect its luggage from the station where the group's luggage is located. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH OF OUR GUESTS COLLECT THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
• ALL GUESTS MUST KEEP THEIR ROUND-TRIP AIRLINE TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM. GUESTS WHO DO NOT PRINT OUT THEIR TICKETS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE COUNTRY / SHIP.
What's Included
Turkish Airlines scheduled economy-class one-way flight from Istanbul (IST) – Milan (MXP)
9 nights of full-board accommodation in the cabin category you selected
Airport - port transfers.
Turkish guiding service. (min. 20 people)
Entertainment, animation and shows organized every day and night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
Captain's welcome party and gala dinner
Airport and port taxes (500 EUR)
Not Included
Health services.
Ship personnel service fee (15 years and over 108 EUR pp; children aged 4–14 54 EUR)
Shore excursions
Beauty center and SPA area
All drinks on board
Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, telephone, etc.)
Visa fee (multiple-entry Schengen)
International departure tax
Domestic connecting flights
Travel health insurance