COSTA FASCINOSA WITH WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & MOROCCO - 2026
COSTA FASCINOSA with WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & GIBRALTAR & PORTUGAL & MOROCCO
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN - SAVONA
Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 03:30 AM, followed by departure to Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50. Upon arrival in Milan at local time 08:45, transfer to Savona port where our ship COSTA FASCINOSA will depart. After 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. After breakfast, enjoy 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 private bus waiting for us at the port. We will see La Rambla Street, Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia street where Gaudi transformed his houses into a street museum, and his masterpiece Sagrada Familia. During the tour, we will go up Montjuic hill to take landscape photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. The 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 meal options are also waiting for you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 04 CADIZ
Our ship will dock at Cadiz port at 09:00. After breakfast, enjoy 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; the cathedral built starting in the 15th century on the site of the old Great Mosque from the Umayyad period, the royal residence Alcazar where Arab Gothic and Renaissance style palaces stand side by side, the fortress known as Golden Tower dating back to the 13th century, numerous medieval churches, St. Paula Monastery, and the Town Hall are among the places to visit. Afterwards, we return to Cadiz, take a short tour introducing the city, and then return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05 TANGIER
Our ship will dock at Tangier port at 09:00. 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 area, we will see the point where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. A few kilometers from here lie the Hercules Caves. The rock formation creating these caves offers a magnificent view. Afterwards, we go to the Kasbah area and have the chance to visit 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 hosted many famous people like Matisse, Camile Saint Saens, and Paul Bowles. Afterwards, we return to the ship. The ship departs at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06 CASABLANCA
Our ship will dock at Casablanca port at 07:00. 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. Having been mentioned. We begin exploring Casablanca, which means "White House," home to the King Hassan Mosque, the second largest mosque in the world after Mecca, and also famous for Humphrey Bogart's renowned film "Casablanca." Departing from Casablanca port with our private bus, our first stop will be the United Nations Square. Then, during the panoramic tour, we will see places such as the Souk market, Habous Square, Corniche district, and Mohammed V Boulevard. We will visit the "Hassan II Mosque," built between 1980-1993 and currently holding the title of the world's largest mosque. This structure spread over 20,000 square meters will not leave your mind as one of the most interesting places of our tour. After some free time, we will have lunch at a nice restaurant. During our approximately 45-minute journey, we will observe the natural landscapes between Casablanca and Rabat and arrive in Rabat, the current capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. After seeing the city's most important sites 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. The ship departs at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 07 GIBRALTAR
Our ship will dock at Gibraltar port at 13:00. After breakfast, enjoy 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 take special vehicles up to "Rock of Gibraltar," the iconic symbol of Gibraltar, and visit St. Michael's Cave here; after this impressive natural formation filled with stalactites and stalagmites, we have the chance to observe the adorable 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 views of the Strait of Gibraltar. After descending from the rock, we move to the city center, take a short walk along Main Street, complete our tour with free time for shopping and a coffee break, and return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 08 MALAGA
Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 08:00. After breakfast, enjoy free time for personal activities. After Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville, it is Spain's fifth largest city. With its magnificent sunshine, 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, 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 flourish. It is no coincidence that the Gibralfaro Castle, Cathedral, Palace of the Umayyad Sultans, and Alameda Boulevard adorned with exotic trees make Spain's most touristy region... Picasso did not choose to be born here in vain... We will introduce you to this mystical city closely 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. The 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 meal options are also waiting for you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 10 MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 07:30. Breakfast, shopping, and free time for 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, our tour will begin with a visit to the "Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral" located on a high hill. Following this visit, Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the Old Town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area are among the places to see. Afterwards, we will go to Aix en Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseille. Starting 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 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 on board.
DAY 11 SAVONA – MILAN - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:30. After breakfast, we complete our ship exit procedures and then disembark. We depart for Milan Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After arriving at the airport and completing check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 at 15:10. Arrival 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 custody 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 who wishes 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 pre-assigned based on names and numbered by the cruise company, while in some cruise companies it will be open seating. In ships with pre-assigned tables, everyone will sit at their pre-assigned tables from the first evening meal to the last evening meal, and guests who wish may also have the right to take 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 from the televisions in your cabins.
- At the beginning of our cruise trip, luggage tags of specific colors for all our group's luggage will be sent to you along with your cruise ticket. 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 crowding, which is definitely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to pack essential items for the first day you board the ship into a small handbag and carry them with you.
- You must strictly adhere to the ship's departure times. You must board the ship at least 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 trip, 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 the disembarkation procedures from the ship, our group will collect their luggage from the station where their luggage is located. WE URGENTLY REQUEST THAT EACH OF OUR GUESTS PICK UP THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
- Passports older than 10 years, even if they are still 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 via 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 one month in advance. An alternative program may be offered to the guest.
- Cancellation conditions are separately communicated in the content of the relevant program for each program.
- Guests who commit physical violence and 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 and Milan with Turkish Airlines.
- 10 nights 11 days full board accommodation in the selected cabin category on the COSTA FASCINOSA 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 snacks 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).