MSC World Asia to Western Mediterranean PGS 11.07.27
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FLIGHT INFORMATION |
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DIRECTION |
DATE |
FLIGHT NUMBER |
ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
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OUTBOUND |
11.07.27 |
PC 1125 |
SAW - NCE |
11:00 |
12:25 |
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RETURN |
18.07.27 |
PC 1126 |
BGY - SAW |
13:35 |
18:40 |
Day 1 ISTANBUL – NICE - GENOA
Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. Departure to Nice on Turkish Airlines flight TK1813 at 08:50. Upon arrival at 10:00 local time, we board our waiting bus and head towards Genoa. After check-in procedures, you will have free time to settle into your cabins. Our ship departs from the port at 16:00 in the evening.
Day 2 NAPLES
Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia port at 13:00 in the morning. Then begins the 'Naples Panoramic City Tour & Pompeii' organized additionally by our guide. 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; and San Carlo Theatre, built in 1737 and listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Afterwards, we continue for our Pompeii tour. Return to Naples port. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00 in the evening.
Day 3 MESSINA
Our ship will dock at Messina port at 09:00. Guests who wish may join the 'Messina City Tour & Taormina Tour' organized additionally by our guide. We are in a pearl city of Sicily, an autonomous region of Italy. In Messina, with its cathedrals, historic fountains, and of course the town of Taormina, you will be taken back to medieval times without any difficulty, almost like a time travel experience. After the tour, return to Messina port. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00.
Day 4 VALLETTA
Our ship will dock at Valletta port at 08:00 in the morning. After having breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the 'Valletta City Tour' organized additionally by our guide. During our tour, we will explore the capital city Valletta by walking through its lively streets. Our first stop will be the "Barracca Gardens," built on the upper part 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 the "St. John Co-Cathedral." This cathedral, built in Baroque style, contrary to its simple exterior, features very rich interior decorations and houses paintings by the famous painter Caravaggio. As our walk continues among the buildings of historical importance in the capital, we will see the "Grand Master's Palace" and the "Prime Minister's Residence." Afterwards, return to Valletta port. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00.
Day 5 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can spend your time shopping in the ship's open and closed pools, fitness areas, sauna, or duty-free shops. Additionally, you may enjoy fun times at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck in the casino.
Day 6 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 08:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized additionally by our guides. From the port, with our special vehicle, we begin our panoramic city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises. During our city tour, Sagrada Familia will be the first place seen from outside. Afterwards, La Rambla Street, Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia street where Gaudi's homes were converted into a street museum, and his masterpiece Sagrada Familia are among the places we will see. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00 in the evening.
Day 7 MARSEILLE
Our ship will dock at the port at 08:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the additional "Marseille Panoramic City Tour & Aix En Provence" tour organized by our guides. On today's tour, after meeting with our guide, we will first go to Aix-en-Provence, located 40 minutes away 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 way. Later, during our pleasant walk in the old district of the city, you will see the ancient caravanserais located here and the Mazarino quarter designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarino in the 17th century. After a short break, we will return to Marseille, an important maritime city. Among the places to see are Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. Afterwards, after our free time in the city center, we will return to our ship. At the end of our tour, we transfer to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00.
Day 8. Day GENOA – MILAN – ISTANBUL
Our ship will dock at the port at 08:00. After having breakfast on board, we disembark. With our special bus waiting at the port, we head towards Milan. Arrival at Malpensa Airport, after baggage and check-in procedures, departure to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1876 at 18:35. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:40 local time. See you again on another enjoyable trip!
CANCELLATION & REFUND CONDITIONS
The following deduction amounts or rates will apply based on the date the cancellation request is made relative to the reservation.
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TIME BEFORE DEPARTURE FROM RESERVATION 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 – 15 days prior |
%90 |
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14 days or fewer days prior |
%100 |
- If passports and required documents are submitted completely, AGENCY will assist with visa applications. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months for international travel.
- AGENCY is not responsible for any problems arising from the late or incomplete submission of required documents for the visa.
- Having a visa does not guarantee entry into that country. The passport police have the authority to deny entry. In such cases, responsibility lies with the traveler.
- In hotels with triple rooms, an extra bed may be smaller than a standard bed. Some hotels do not offer an extra bed option. For packages involving such hotels, 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 policy, the child must not have reached 2 years of age on the tour return date; for the 3-12 years age policy, the child must not have reached 12 years of age on the tour return date.
- AGENCY reserves the right to make changes to the program due to external reasons.
- If participation is insufficient, AGENCY will notify guests of cancellation or changes at least 21 days before the tour departure.
- AGENCY acts as an intermediary between passengers and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. 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.
- 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. 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 has at least one suit, and female guests have 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 present a credit card to the ship reception or deposit cash without exception when receiving cabin keys. Cash is not used anywhere on the ship except in the casino. The currency accepted on board is EUR, and credit cards are valid. You can view all your expenses via the televisions in your cabins.
- Bringing drinks, 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 ticket 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 evening on the first day of the ship's departure. This is a situation caused by congestion and crowds, which is definitely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to pack essential items for your first day on board into a small handbag and carry them with you.
- You must strictly adhere to the ship's departure times. At ports, boarding must be completed no later than 60 minutes before the ship's departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board. Our 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 in front of 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.
- ALL GUESTS MUST CARRY THEIR ROUND-TRIP FLIGHT TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM. PASSENGERS WHO DO NOT HAVE PRINTED COPIES OF THE TICKETS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN ENTRY INTO THE COUNTRY/SHIP.
What's Included
- Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight in economy class Istanbul (SAW) – Nice (NCE) // Bergamo (BGY) - Istanbul (SAW)
- 7-night full board accommodation in your selected cabin category
- Airport-port-airport transfers.
- 20 hours of free buffet access
- Turkish-speaking guide service (minimum 20 passengers required)
- Daily entertainment, animation, and shows held every day and night
- Morning, lunch, and dinner meals on board
- Captain's welcome party and gala dinner
- Airport and port taxes (600 EUR)
Not Included
- Healthcare services.
- Ship crew service fee (18 years and older 84 EUR pp; children 2-17 years 70 EUR) must be paid at the time of registration
- Optional land tours
- Beauty center and SPA area
- All beverages on board
- Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, telephone, etc.)
- Schengen visa fee
- Departure tax for foreign travel
- Domestic connecting flights
- Travel health insurance