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MSC Sinfonia with the Western Mediterranean & Morocco & Portugal - Turkish Airlines - Eid al-Adha - 18.05.2027
DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN/GENOA
After meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 03:30 in the morning, departure to Milan at 08:15 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. After our arrival in Milan at 09:05 local time, transfer to the port of Cevona where our MSC SINFONIA ship will depart. After the ship check-in and passport procedures, settlement into the cabins and free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 2 MARSEILLE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 08:30 in the morning. Free time for breakfast, shopping, and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the extra “Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour” organized by their guides. We will start our tour in Marseille, an important maritime city, by first visiting the “Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral” located on a high hill. After this visit, some of the places to be seen are Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, old town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. Then we will go to Aix en Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseille. It will begin with the famous 12th-century St. Saviour’s Cathedral, with its Romanesque facade and covered arched passageway. 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 depart from the port at 18:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 3 CRUISING AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performances held in dozens of bars. Different meal options will also be waiting for you all day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 4 MALAGA
Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 07:00 in the morning. Free time after breakfast for personal activities. It is the fifth largest city in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. This rapidly growing city, with its magnificent sunshine, lively nightlife, fish restaurants with unforgettable flavors, and culturally rich historical sites, welcomes thousands of tourists each year as the jewel of Spain’s Andalusian region. Guests who wish may join the “Malaga City Tour” organized as an extra by their guides. Malaga, the center of the Sun Coast (Costa del Sol) and Andalusia, is a special fusion where Arabic and Western cultures meet and flourish. It is no coincidence that it is the most touristic region of Spain with Gibralfaro Castle, the Cathedral, the Palace of the Umayyad Sultans, and Alameda Boulevard adorned with exotic trees... Picasso did not choose to be born here for nothing... After introducing you to this mystical city more closely, we will then head toward Mijas, which is famous as another special Andalusian village with stone streets, white houses, horse-drawn carriages, and an authentic bazaar. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00.. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 5 TANGIER
Our ship will dock at Tangier port at 08:00 in the morning. Free time for breakfast and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the extra “Tangier City Tour” organized by their guides. 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 from here are the Hercules Caves. The rock formation that created these caves offers a magnificent view. Then we will go to the Kasbah area and have the chance to visit the old bazaar here. We will also see the historical minaret located here. Our last stop is Petit Socco, a region of beautiful small hotels that has hosted many famous people such as Mattisse, Camile Saint Saens, and Paul Bowles. Then we return to the ship. Our ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 6 PORTIMAO
Our ship will dock at Portimão port, located in Portugal’s Algarve region, at 07:00 in the morning. This seaside town on the Atlantic coast is known for its golden cliffs and impressive beaches. After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish may join the extra Algarve Tour. The tour includes Ponta da Piedade, Lagos, the town of Alvor, and Praia da Rocha, where the natural beauty and panoramic views of the region will be explored. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 7 CEUTA
Our ship will dock at the port at 09:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the extra “Ceuta (Septe) Panoramic City Tour” organized by their guides. It is an autonomous province located on Spain’s North African coast. The Royal Walls of Ceuta are a line of fortifications in Ceuta. The walls date back to 962, in the oldest part and the most modern parts up to the 18th century. They have remained largely intact except for some openings. The House of Dragons (Dragon House), an important landmark in Ceuta and an outstanding example of eclectic architecture, is located on a corner of Kings Square. La Puerta Califal (Caliphal Gate) is about four meters wide, has a horseshoe arch framed by a bishop and a double curve with a room behind it. Free time after our tour. We transfer to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00.
DAY 8 ALICANTE
Our ship will dock at Alicante port at 10:00 in the morning. Free time after breakfast for personal activities. Dinner and overnight on the ship. Guests who wish may join the “Valencia City Tour” organized as an extra by our guide. We will depart by boarding the bus waiting for us at the port. 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. The park area built on a dry riverbed and home to modern museums, theater, and opera buildings will be seen. Then, during the bus tour, La Lonja, El Cid, the Cathedral, Micalet, and Virgin Square will be visited. Afterwards, after a walking tour in the city center and free time, we return to the ship. . Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship
DAY 9 CRUISING AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performances held in dozens of bars. Different meal options will also be waiting for you all day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 10 CIVITAVECCHIA/ROME
Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia port at 08:30 in the morning. Free time after breakfast for personal activities. 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 arrive in Rome and take a panoramic tour by bus; among the places to be seen are Castel Sant’Angelo, the Tiber River, Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Popolo Square, Republica Square, Via Nazionale, Marcello Theater, Circo Massimo, and the Forum areas. Afterwards, we explore Rome’s famous squares on foot. Among the places to be seen are; we finish our tour at Pantheon Square, Navona Square, the Fountain of Love, and the Spanish Steps and take a shopping break. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 11 GENOA/MILAN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Cevona port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. With our private vehicle waiting for us at the port, we head to Milan Airport. After arriving at the airport and completing our check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:35 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1876. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:40 local time. End of our tour.
CANCELLATION REFUND TERMS
• CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT*
Starting from the date of registration;
90 days in advance per person 15%
89 days ---------- 60 days 30%
59 days ---------- 30 days 50%
29 days ---------- 15 days 70%
14 days ---------- 0 days 100%
What's Included
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Milan – Istanbul Airport.
- 10 nights, 11 days full board accommodation in the preferred cabin category on the MSC SINFONIA ship.
- Airport and port taxes.
- Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leadership service. (Provided if the group has at least 15 people)
- 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 €12 per person per day (paid at the time of booking).
- All tours specified in the program.
- Medical services. / Personal expenses.
- All drinks on board.
- City taxes
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Required visa fee: a Schengen visa is required for this program. Visa is not required for green passport holders.
- Foreign departure tax (You can pay it to the relevant banks or to the treasury desk at the airport).
- Travel health insurance. (A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years of age)