COSTA DIADEMA WITH WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL & MOROCCO - 2026
COSTA DIADEMA with WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL & MOROCCO
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
We will meet at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 03:30 in the morning, followed by our flight TK1873 with Turkish Airlines departing at 06:50 to Milan. Upon arrival in Milan at local time 08:45, we will transfer to Savona port where our ship COSTA DIADEMA will depart. After completing ship check-in and passport procedures, we will settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 02 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 14:30 in the afternoon. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises, will begin with our special bus waiting for us at the port. We will see 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's houses have been converted into a street museum, and his masterpiece Sagrada Familia. During our tour, we will go up Montjuic hill and take landscape photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 03 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers you many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. Various food options are also waiting for you all day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 04 TANGIER
Our ship will dock at Tangier port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast and free time for personal activities, guests who wish can join the "Tangier City Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. Leaving the ship, we proceed towards Place de France parallel to the Ocean. When we reach the Cape Spartel region, we will see the point where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. A few kilometers from here lies the Hercules Caves. The rock formation creating these caves offers a magnificent view. Later, we will visit the Kasbah district and have the chance to explore the old bazaar there. We will also see the historic minaret located there. Our last stop is Petit Socco, a district of beautiful small hotels that has hosted many famous people like Mattisse, Camile Saint Saens, and Paul Bowles. Then we return to the ship. Our ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05 CASABLANCA
Our ship will dock at Casablanca port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast and free time for personal activities, guests who wish can join the "Casablanca City Tour & Rabat Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. We begin exploring Casablanca, which means "White House," known not only as the site of the King Hassan Mosque, the second largest mosque in the world after Mecca, but also for Humphrey Bogart's famous film "Casablanca." We will depart from Casablanca port on our special bus and first head to the United Nations Square. Then, during the panoramic tour, we will see places such as the Souk market, Habous Square, Corniche neighborhood, and Mohammed V Boulevard. We will visit the "Hassan II Mosque," built between 1980-1993, which currently holds the title of the world's largest mosque. This structure covering an area of 20,000 square meters will be one of the most interesting parts of our tour and will remain unforgettable. After some free time, we will have lunch at a nice restaurant. During our approximately 45-minute journey, we will watch the natural landscapes between Casablanca and Rabat and arrive in Rabat, the current capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. After seeing important sites of the city such as Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Royal Palace, we will taste the famous mint tea at OUDAYA fortress on the banks of the Bouregreg river. After our tour, we will return to the ship. Our ship departs at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06 CADIZ
Our ship will dock at Cadiz port at 12:00 in the afternoon. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Seville & Cadiz Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. After docking in Cadiz, we head to Seville, the most important city in Southern Spain. With our panoramic city introduction tour here; the cathedral, which began construction in the 15th century on the site of the old Great Mosque from the Muwahhid era, the royal residence Alcazar where Arab Gothic and Renaissance style palaces stand side by side, the fortress called Golden Tower dating back to the 13th century, many medieval churches, the Monastery of St. Paula nuns, and the Town Hall are among the places to be seen. Then we return to Cadiz, take a short tour introducing the city, and then return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 07 GIBRALTAR
Our ship will dock at Gibraltar port at 13:00 in the afternoon. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the "Gibraltar Discovery Tour & St. Michael Cave & Monkey Park Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. After disembarking from the ship, our tour begins. We go up to the iconic symbol of Gibraltar, the "Rock of Gibraltar," using special vehicles, and visit St. Michael's Cave here; after this impressive natural formation filled with stalactites and stalagmites, we have the chance to observe the cute Barbary macaques, symbols of the region, in their natural habitat. Then, we take a photo break at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the meeting point of the European and African continents, enjoying the unique view of the Strait of Gibraltar. After descending from the rock, we move to the city center, take a short walk on Main Street, complete our tour with free time for shopping and coffee breaks, and return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 08 MALAGA
Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. It is Spain's fifth largest city after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. With its magnificent sunlight, lively nightlife, unforgettable fish restaurants with great taste, and culturally rich historical venues, this rapidly growing city welcomes thousands of tourists every year as the jewel of Andalusia in Spain. Guests who wish can join the "Malaga City Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. Malaga, the center of the Costa del Sol (Sun Coast) and Andalusia, is a special fusion where Arab and Western cultures meet and shine. It is no coincidence that it is Spain's most touristy region with the Gibralfaro Castle, Cathedral, Palace of the Umayyad Sultans, and Alameda Boulevard adorned with exotic trees... Picasso did not choose to be born here in vain... We will introduce you closely to this mystical city and then head towards Mijas, another special Andalusian village famous for its cobblestone streets, bright white houses, sightseeing carriages, and authentic bazaar. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 09 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers you many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. Various food options are also waiting for you all day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 10 MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 07:30 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can depart for the "Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. In Marseille, an important maritime city, we will start our tour by first visiting the "Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral" located on a high hill. After this visit, Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area are among the places to be seen. Then we will 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 part of the city, you will see the ancient inns located here and the Mazarino quarter designed in the 17th Century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarino. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 11 SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we will complete our ship exit procedures and then leave the ship. We will head to Milan Airport with our special vehicle waiting for us at the port. After arriving at the airport and completing check-in and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 15:10 with Turkish Airlines flight number TK1896. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. End of our tour.
- The flights specified in the program are obtained from the relevant airline and the relevant Cruise company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the times. For this reason, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any time change.
- The operating agency reserves the right to change the flight route if deemed necessary. For example, a flight route announced as Nice/Lyon for a ship departing from Marseille can be changed to Marseille, or vice versa.
- Documents required for visa applications are obtained within 96 hours. You must request your visa confirmation letters from your agency at least 4 days before your application.
- Guests are responsible for their own luggage during airport and port transfers and round-trip transfers between airports and ports. No agency representative, guide, or driver has the right to accept luggage for safekeeping and cannot be held liable under any responsibility.
- Two of the evening meals you will have during the cruise are formal dinners, and every male guest wishing to dine here must have at least one suit, and female guests must have at least one evening gown.
- THE CRUISE COMPANY AND CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ROUTE AND PORT TIMES BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
- The contents specified in the program flow are for illustrative purposes only. The operating agency reserves the right to change tour contents.
- During the cruise, the restaurants and tables where our group will have dinner are generally predetermined by the cruise company and numbered according to names; in some cruise companies, it will be open seating. In ships with predetermined tables, everyone will sit at their assigned tables from the first evening meal to the last evening meal. Guests who wish may also have their meals in other restaurants on the ship, subject to arrangement by the ship's authorized personnel.
- During check-in at the ship, without exception, each passenger (only one person per couple) must present a credit card to the ship reception or deposit cash when collecting cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average provisional charge of 300 euros will be made on each credit card. This is for expenses you will incur on board after checking into the ship. You will be able to make your expenses on board (for drinks, soft drinks, or alcoholic beverages) using magnetic cards issued to you by the ship reception. Except for the casino, no cash transactions take place anywhere on the ship. You can view all your expenses via the televisions in your cabins.
- 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. At the cruise port, you must attach these tags to your luggage.
- Your luggage may not arrive in your cabins until late evening on the first day of 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 needs for the first day you board the ship into a small handbag and carry it with you.
- You must strictly adhere to the ship's departure times. You must board the ship at the latest 60 minutes before the ship's departure time at the ports. Otherwise, you may not be able to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
- At the end of our cruise, you must collect your luggage, attach the tickets previously left in your cabins one night before, and leave them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After disembarkation procedures, our group will collect their luggage from the station where their luggage is located. WE URGENTLY REQUEST THAT EACH OF OUR GUESTS PICK UP AND CHECK THEIR OWN LUGGAGE.
- Passports older than 10 years, even if valid, are not allowed for exit abroad.
- Your passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months as of the tour end date.
- Your passport must not be torn or worn out.
- For each program, the relevant visa procedures are the responsibility of the sales agency and the passenger. You can learn which visa is required for the relevant tour from its program.
- ALL GUESTS MUST CARRY THEIR ROUND-TRIP AIR TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM.
- We recommend that our guests activate their mobile phones for international use.
- Cruise ships generally use Euro or USD currency depending on the region they sail in. On the first day of the ship,
- you can deposit cash and credit cards into your room account from the machines available on board.
- For all programs, the minimum participation number is 20 people (10 cabins). If a majority is not achieved, the operating agency reserves the right to cancel the tour 1 month in advance. An alternative program may be offered to the guest.
- Cancellation conditions are communicated separately in the content of the relevant program for each program.
- Guests who commit physical violence or insult cruise staff during the tour will be removed from the ship by the captain.
CANCELLATION REFUND CONDITIONS
• CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT*
From the day of registration;
60 days prior: 15% per person
59 days ---------- 30 days: 25%
29 days ---------- 15 days: 75%
14 days ---------- 0 days: 100%
What's Included
- Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport – Milan – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
- 10 nights / 11 days full board accommodation in the selected cabin category on the COSTA DIADEMA cruise ship.
- Airport and port taxes (690 EUR)
- Transfers between Airport – Port – Airport.
- Service of an experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader.
- Morning, lunch, dinner meals and refreshments served on board the ship.
- Entertainment and shows on board the ship.
- Access to the fitness & sports center.
- Travel protection package (covers cancellation and visa rejection). A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years of age.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Service fees. Approximately 11€ per person per day. (Paid on board.)
- All land tours specified in the program
- Health services. / Personal expenses.
- All beverages on board.
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Required visa fee. A MULTIPLE-ENTRY SCHENGEN visa is required for this program. No UK visa is needed for Gibraltar.
- Foreign departure tax (You can pay it at relevant banks or the customs office at the airport).