Costa Smeralda to the Canary Islands, Spain – 9 days (April 1)
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FLIGHT INFORMATION |
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DIRECTION |
DATE |
FLIGHT CODE |
ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
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OUTBOUND |
01.04.2027 |
TK 1857 |
IST – MAD |
07:05 |
10:30 |
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CONNECTING FLIGHT |
01.04.2027 |
UX 9164 |
MAD - LPA |
15:00 |
17:00 |
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RETURN |
09.04.2027 |
TK 1876 |
MXP – IST |
19:45 |
23:40 |
Day 1 ISTANBUL-MADRID-LAS PALMAS
Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. Departure for Madrid at 07:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1857. After arriving at 10:30 local time, departure for Las Palmas at 15:00 on Air Europa flight UX 9164. After arriving at Gran Canaria Airport at 17:00, we board our waiting bus and set off for our hotel in Las Palmas. After check-in, overnight accommodation at our hotel.
Day 2 LAS PALMAS (CANARY ISLANDS)
Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional “Las Palmas City Tour” organized by their guides. The historic center of Las Palmas is like an impressive labyrinth of narrow streets and shady squares. The covered market and Columbus’ house are among the sights to be seen. When we arrive at Plaza de Santa Ana, we will discover the amusing bronze dogs guarding the main entrance of Casa Regental, one of the most beloved symbols of the capital of the Canary Islands among the local people. We will have free time for shopping in the Triana district, the city’s main shopping area. After our tour, transfer to the port of Las Palmas. After check-in, free time to settle into the cabins. Our ship will depart the port at 22:00 in the evening.
Day 3 ST. CRUZ DE TENERIFE
Our ship will dock at the port of St. Cruz de Tenerife at 08:00 in the morning. Free time for shopping and personal activities after breakfast. The island, the jewel of the Canary Islands, is a holiday destination that ranks among Spain’s leading tourism revenue generators. It is another name for an adventure that must be discovered and experienced, with its beaches, venues, nature and warm-hearted people. Guests who wish will have the opportunity to get to know this beautiful island with the optional “St. Cruz de Tenerife City Tour” organized by their guides. Our tour begins at Santa Cruz Port in the south and continues through the green valleys around Mount Teide, which rises 3,781 meters and is surrounded by the Esperanza forests, to the village of Orotava and its magnificent Spanish houses with balconies. You will want to lose yourself among the authentic souvenirs offered by Afro-Oceanic culture. Our ship’s departure time is 17:00.
Day 4 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can enjoy your time in the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, take part in activities such as fitness and sauna, or shop at the duty-free stores. In addition, you may wish to spend an enjoyable time at the bar accompanied by shows and music and try your luck at the casino.
Day 5 TANGIER
Our ship will dock at the port of Tangier at 10:00. Guests who wish may join the optional “Tangier Discovery Tour” organized by their guides. We set off toward Cap Spartel, our first stop. Here we see the point where the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean meet. We also have the opportunity to see the 150-year-old lighthouse, which is still operational. We then continue toward the ‘Caves of Hercules’. In these caves, you can see a statue of Hercules, snake charmers, and a sea-facing doorway that resembles the African continent when viewed from inside. We then return to the ship for dinner and free time. Our ship will leave the port at 20:00 in the evening.
Day 6 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can enjoy your time in the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, take part in activities such as fitness and sauna, or shop at the duty-free stores. In addition, you may wish to spend an enjoyable time at the bar accompanied by shows and music and try your luck at the casino.
Day 7 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona at 14:00. Guests who wish may join the optional “Barcelona City Tour” organized by their guides. We begin our panoramic city tour of Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolises, with our private vehicle from the port. During our city tour, the Sagrada Familia will first be seen from the outside. La Rambla, the Christopher Columbus Monument, the Maremagnum artificial harbor, , Plaça Catalunya, Paseu de Gracia Avenue, which Gaudi transformed into a street museum of houses, and his most important work, the Sagrada Familia, are among the places we will see. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart the port at 20:00 in the evening.
Day 8 MARSEILLE
Our ship will dock at the port at 09:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the optional “Marseille Panoramic City Tour & Aix En Provence” organized by their guides. On today’s tour, after meeting our guide, we will first go to Aix en Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseille. We will begin with the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral, dating from the 12th century, with its Romanesque facade and covered arched walkway. Later, during a pleasant walk through 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 Mazarino. After a short break, we will return to Marseille, an important maritime city. The Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old city, Hotel de Ville and the marina district are some of the sights to be seen first. We will then return to our ship after free time in the city center. At the end of our tour, we transfer to our ship. Our ship will depart the port at 18:00.
Day 9 GENOA – MILAN – ISTANBUL
Our ship will dock at the port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast on board, we disembark. We depart for Milan Airport by our private bus waiting for us at the port. After arriving at Milan Airport and completing the baggage and check-in procedures, departure for Istanbul at 19:45 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1876. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:40 local time. We look forward to meeting you on another enjoyable journey!
CANCELLATION & REFUND CONDITIONS
The following deduction amounts or rates will apply, based on the date on which the cancellation request is made in relation to the reservation.
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FROM THE RESERVATION DATE UNTIL THE DEPARTURE DATE |
APPLICABLE DEDUCTION RATE |
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180 days or more before |
%10 |
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179 – 159 days before |
%15 |
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158 – 120 days before |
%25 |
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119 – 90 days before |
%30 |
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89 – 60 days before |
%50 |
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59 – 45 days before |
%60 |
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44 – 30 days before |
%75 |
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29 – 10 days before |
%90 |
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9 days or fewer before |
%100 |
- Provided that passports and the required documents are submitted completely, AGENCY will assist with obtaining visas. A passport valid for at least 6 months is mandatory for international trips.
- AGENCY is not responsible for problems arising from the required documents requested for the visa not being submitted completely and on time.
- Having obtained a visa does not mean that entry into that country will be granted. Passport control officers have the authority to refuse entry to a person. In such a case, responsibility belongs to the passenger.
- Since extra beds are provided in triple rooms at hotels, the third bed may be smaller than a standard bed. Some hotels do not provide a third bed. For packages involving such hotels, AGENCY will inform its guests at the time of sale.
- Child prices are valid only on the condition that the children stay in the same room and cabin as their parents as the 3rd and 4th persons. Under the 0-2 age child policy, the child must not have turned 2 by the return date of the tour; under the 3-12 age child policy, the child must not have turned 12 by the return date of the tour.
- AGENCY reserves the right to make changes to the program due to external reasons.
- If participation in the tour is insufficient, AGENCY will notify its guests of the cancellation/change 21 days before the tour departure.
- AGENCY acts as an intermediary between our passengers and the airline and is subject to the 28.09. 1955 Hague Protocol. Flight times may change before departure. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
- There is a 20 kg baggage allowance on domestic low-cost flights
- AGENCY reserves the right to change the hotels specified in the program, provided that their category remains the same.
- Extra tours are organized subject to a certain minimum participation requirement. They may not be organized when participation is insufficient. If the number of participants is insufficient, prices may be revised by the guide and a new arrangement may be made.
- Guests who will not participate in extra tours to be conducted along the route will be directed by our guide to rest areas located before the city entrances.
- Tours that are not permitted to be visited by local authorities for any reason during the tour will not be conducted. AGENCY is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
- In the event of cancellation and changes, the “AGENCY SALES AGREEMENT” shall apply.
- Of the dinners you will have during the cruise, 2 are formal dinners, and every male passenger who wishes to dine there is advised to bring at least one suit, while female passengers are advised to bring at least 1 evening dress.
- During the cruise, the restaurant and tables where our group will have dinner will have been determined in advance and numbered according to names. Therefore, from the first meal to the last meal to be taken on board, everyone will sit in the places determined in advance.
- During check-in for the ship, without exception, every passenger (only 1 person in couples) must present a credit card to the ship's reception or pay a cash deposit when receiving the cabin keys. Cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship except the casino. The EUR currency and credit cards are accepted on board. You can view all your expenses on the televisions in your rooms.
- It is strictly prohibited to bring alcohol, irons, hair dryers, etc. onto the ship.
- At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags in specific colors for all the luggage of our group will be delivered to you together with your cruise ticket. You must attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
- Your luggage may not arrive at your cabins until late in the evening on the first day of the ship's departure. This is a situation caused by congestion and crowds and is strictly the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, on the first day you board the ship, it is advisable to put your essential items in a small hand bag and take it with you.
- The ship's departure times must be strictly observed. At ports, you must board the ship no later than 60 minutes before our ship's departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
- At the end of our cruise, you must pack your luggage, attach the tags that will have been left in your cabins the night before, and leave your luggage in front of your cabin doors by 00.00. Following the disembarkation procedures, our group will collect its luggage from the station where the group's luggage is located. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH OF OUR GUESTS COLLECT THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
- ALL GUESTS MUST CARRY THEIR ROUND-TRIP AIRLINE TICKETS AND SHIP TICKETS WITH THEM. GUESTS WHO DO NOT PRINT OUT THEIR TICKETS ARE THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR COUNTRY / SHIP ENTRY.
What's Included
- Economy class flight with Turkish Airlines scheduled service Istanbul (IST) – Madrid (MAD) // Milan (MXP) - Istanbul (IST)
- Economy class connecting flight with Air Europa scheduled service Madrid (MAD) // Gran Canaria (LPA)
- 1 night hotel accommodation with bed and breakfast in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
- 7 nights of full-board accommodation in the cabin category you have chosen
- Airport - port - airport transfers.
- Turkish guidance service. (min. 20 people)
- Entertainment, animation and shows organized every day and night
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
- The captain's welcome party and gala dinner
- Airport and port taxes (700 EUR)
Not Included
- Healthcare services.
- Crew service charge (EUR 88 pp for ages 15 and over; EUR 44 for children aged 4–14)
- Optional shore excursions
- Beauty center and SPA area
- All beverages on board
- Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, telephone, etc.)
- Schengen visa fee (double entry)
- International departure fee
- Domestic connecting flights
- Travel health insurance