Mediterranean Pearls, Italy & Balearic Islands with MSC World Europa
DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – GENOA
We will meet at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 03:30, complete our check-in procedures, and then depart for Marseille on flight TK1365 at 07:05. Upon arrival in Marseille at 09:20 local time, we will transfer to our ship docked at the port of Marseille. After completing ship check-in and settling into our cabins, you will have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 2 LA SPEZIA
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona at 14:30 local time. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guide as an optional extra. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises, will begin with a private bus waiting for us at the port. We will visit La Rambla Street, the Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia street where Gaudi transformed his homes into a street museum, and see his masterpiece, Sagrada Familia. During the tour, we will ascend Montjuic hill to take scenic photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to the ship. The ship will depart from the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 3 CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME)
Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia port at 08:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Rome City Tour" organized by our guide as an optional extra. This full-day tour begins with a panoramic bus tour in Rome after a 1 hour 15 minute journey from Civitavecchia port, where our bus will be waiting for us. Sights include Castel Sant’Angelo, Tiber River, Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Nazionale, Teatro Marcello, Circo Massimo, and the Forum areas. Afterwards, we explore Rome’s famous squares on foot. Sightseeing includes Pantheon Square, Navona Square, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. After finishing the tour, we will take a break for shopping before returning to the ship. The ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 4 AT SEA
This day will be spent sailing at sea, during which our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship’s open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options are also available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 5 PALMA DE MALLORCA
Our ship will dock at Palma De Mallorca port at 09:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Palma De Mallorca City Tour & Valldemossa & Frederic Chopin Museum Tour" organized by our guide as an optional extra. This full-day tour begins by introducing the tourism paradise of Palma de Mallorca, home to 300,000 inhabitants. Sights include Bellver Castle dating back to the 14th century, the famous Palma Cathedral from the 13th century, and nearby Almudania Palace viewed from the outside. After a panoramic view of the historic Arena, considered the symbol of the city, we will head towards Valdemossa in the southwest of the island, also known as Moses’ Valley. In our tour, we will visit the magnificent village of Valldemosa, which was used as a summer residence by kings during the Middle Ages and served as a resting place for monks. By exploring this area and taking numerous photos, we will get a chance to understand the soul of the island. Additionally, we will visit the monastery in Valldemossa where the world-famous French composer Chopin and writer George Sand created some of their finest works, witnessing their emotional stories here. After the tour, we will return to the ship. The ship will depart from the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 6 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 08:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guide as an optional extra. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolises, will begin with a private bus waiting for us at the port. We will visit La Rambla Street, the Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia street where Gaudi transformed his homes into a street museum, and see his masterpiece, Sagrada Familia. During the tour, we will ascend Montjuic hill to take scenic photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to the ship. The ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 7 MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 08:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour" organized by our guide as an optional extra. Our tour in Marseille, an important maritime city, will begin with a visit to the "Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral" located on a high hill. Following this visit, other sights include Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. Afterwards, we will travel to Aix-en-Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseille. We will start with the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral, dating back to the 12th century, featuring a Romanesque front facade and a covered arched walkway. Later, during a pleasant walk through the old part of the city, you will see the ancient caravanserais and the Mazarino district designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin. The ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 8 GENOA – MILAN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Genoa port at 08:00. After breakfast, we will complete the ship disembarkation procedures and leave the ship. We will then proceed to Milan Airport via a private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Upon arrival at the airport, after completing check-in and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1816 at 19:25. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:25 local time. End of our tour.
CANCELLATION REFUND CONDITIONS
• CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT*
From the date of registration;
90 days prior: 15% per person
89 days to 60 days: 30%
59 days to 30 days: 50%
29 days to 15 days: 70%
14 days to 0 days: 100%
What's Included
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Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport – Marseille – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
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7-night, 8-day full board accommodation in the selected cabin category on MSC WORLD EUROPA.
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Airport and port taxes.
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Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
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Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service. (Minimum group size of 15 people)
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Morning, lunch, dinner meals and snacks onboard.
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Entertainment and shows onboard.
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Access to fitness & sports facilities.
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Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Service fees. Approximately 12€ per person per day (paid at the time of reservation).
- All tours specified in the program.
- Health services. / Personal expenses.
- All beverages on board.
- City taxes
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Required visa fee: A Schengen visa is required for this program. Green passport holders are exempt from visa requirements.
- Foreign departure tax (can be paid at relevant banks or the treasury counter at the airport).
- Travel health insurance. (A 100% deductible applies for guests over 70 years of age)