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MSC Grandiosa: Balearic Islands & Western Mediterranean Adventure - 7 Nights - Turkish Airlines - Turkish-Guided Tour - CVV - October 7, 2026
Istanbul – Rome - Civitavecchia
We meet at Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight and, after completing our check-in procedures, fly to Rome (FCO) Airport. Upon arrival, we transfer to the 5* MSC Grandiosa.
At Sea
We will spend the entire day sailing at sea. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy this magnificent ship. You can have your breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the buffet restaurant, which offers a variety of freshly prepared dishes by expert chefs to suit every taste, or at your specially reserved table in the À La Carte restaurant. During the day, in addition to yoga and fitness classes, you can make use of the open-air tennis, volleyball, and basketball facilities, or the state-of-the-art Technogym-equipped gym, which also features bodybuilding equipment. After dinner, you can spend time in the ship’s colorful and entertaining bars and cafés while listening to live music, attend theatrical performances featuring Broadway-style musicals, or try your luck at the casino. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Palma de Mallorca | Valdemosa & Palma de Mallorca
After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the Valemosa & Palma de Mallorca tour, which our guide will organize as an optional excursion. We begin our tour by getting to know the tourism paradise of Palma de Mallorca, a city with a population of 300,000. Among the sights are Bellver Castle, dating back to the 14th century, the famous Palma Cathedral, dating back to the 13th century, and the adjacent Almudania Palace, viewed from the outside. We will then go to the historic Arena, and guests who wish may visit one of Mallorca’s famous pearl workshops. Our next stop will be the magnificent village of Valldemosa, located in the southwest of the island. We will also get to know this area and take plenty of photos. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Barcelona | Barcelona City Tour
After breakfast, guests who wish may join the Barcelona city tour, which our guide will organize as an optional excursion. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolises, will begin with our private bus waiting for us at the port. La Rambla, the Christopher Columbus Monument, the Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic district and port, Catalunya Square, Passeig de Gracia Avenue, where Gaudi’s houses have been transformed into a street museum, and his most important work, the Sagrada Familia, are among the places we will see. During our tour, we will ascend Montjuic Hill and take panoramic photographs. After free time on La Rambla for shopping, we will return to our ship. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Cannes (Côte d'Azur) | Monte Carlo Tour & Cannes
After the breakfast we will have on board, guests who wish may join the Monte Carlo Tour & Cannes tour, which our guide will organize as an extra. We will begin our tour in Monte Carlo, one of the richest countries in the world. We will then return to Cannes. This city, whose name is synonymous with the Cannes Film Festival, one of France’s most important festivals, is of course also home to the Festival Palace, which will be among the places we visit. One of the world’s leading centers of luxury consumption, Cannes is a city that delights visitors in every season with its shopping streets running parallel to the Mediterranean, charming side streets, and cafés.
Genoa | Portofino Tour
After breakfast, guests who wish may join the Portofino tour organized by the ship at an additional cost. We will take a tour of PORTOFINO, a dreamy village that has had songs written about it. Our bus departing from Genoa will first go to the town of Santa Maria Liguria. From there, we will continue to Portofino in local vehicles. We will have the opportunity to get to know this beautiful town more closely. During this excursion, which will last approximately 5 hours, we will see unforgettable places. At the end of our tour, we return to the ship. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
La Spezia | Florence & Pisa
After the breakfast we will have on board, our guests who wish may join the Florence & Pisa Tour, which our guide will organize as an optional extra. We are heading to Pisa, which was a city that held the dominant position in trade in the Western Mediterranean in the 12th century and is famous for its Leaning Tower, considered one of the most important historical monuments in the world. During the panoramic tour, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the cathedral, the baptistery and Piazza dei Miracoli are some of the places we will visit. After the tour, we return to our ship.
Rome (FCO) – Istanbul
Following breakfast on board, we will be transferred to Rome (FCO) Airport.
Barcelona city tour worth €90 is free of charge.
Travel health insurance covering the duration of the trip. (It will be arranged to start 1 day before the tour departure and end 1 day after.)
Unconditional cancellation right up to 45 days before the tour departure (the protection package fee is non-refundable).
One-time penalty-free name change right up to 7 days before departure.
The protection package can only be added on the day the reservation is confirmed.
IST - FCO | 07:35 – 09:20 TK1861
FCO - IST | 19:55 – 23:35 TK1864
CANCELLATION AND REFUND TERMS
As of the reservation date; up to 180 days before departure 10% per person / 179-150 days 15% / 149-120 days 25% / 119-90 days 30% / 89-60 days 50% / 59-45 days 60% / 44-30 days 75% / 29-10 days 90% / less than 9 days 100%
NOTES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The flights specified in the program have been obtained from the relevant airline and cruise company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur to the times. Therefore, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any change in flight times.
The cruise company reserves the right to make changes to service fees and gratuities. Any possible price increase will be reflected in the price paid by guests who purchase the tour.
The operating agency reserves the right to change the flight route if it deems necessary. For example, for a ship departing from Marseille, it may change a flight route announced as Nice/Lyon to Marseille, or vice versa.
The documents required for visa applications are provided 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 belongings during round-trip transfers between the airport and ports and between the airport and port. No agency representative, guide, or driver has the right to take custody of luggage, nor can they be held responsible in any way.
Of the evening meals you will have during the cruise, 2 are formal dinners, and every male passenger wishing to dine there must have at least one suit, while female passengers must have at least one evening dress.
THE CRUISE COMPANY AND THE CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ROUTE AND THE TIMES AT PORTS BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
The content specified in the program flow is for illustrative purposes. The operating agency reserves the right to change the tour content.
During the cruise, the restaurant and tables where our group will have dinner are generally predetermined and numbered according to names, depending on the cruise company, while on some cruise companies dining will be open seating. On ships where tables are predetermined, everyone will sit at the previously assigned tables from the first evening meal through the last evening meal, while guests who wish may also dine in other restaurants on the ship, subject to arrangements by the ship's authorized personnel.
During check-in on the ship, every passenger without exception (only 1 person in couples) must present their credit card at the ship's reception or pay a cash deposit when receiving their cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average authorization of 300 euros will be charged to each credit card. This is for the expenses you will incur on board after checking in to the ship. You will be able to make your onboard expenses (for alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, or beverages) using the magnetic cards provided to you by the ship's reception. Cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship except in the casino. You can check all your expenses on the televisions in your cabins.
At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags in specific colors for all the luggage belonging to our group will be delivered to you 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 ship's first day of departure. This is a situation caused by the heavy traffic and crowds and is entirely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to put the essentials you will need on your first day boarding the ship in a small hand luggage and carry 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 its 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 previous night, and leave your luggage in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After completing the disembarkation procedures, our group will collect its luggage from the station where the luggage is located. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH OF OUR GUESTS COLLECT THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
Travel abroad is not permitted with passports that are more than 10 years old, even if they are still valid.
Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months as of the tour end date.
Your passport must not be torn or worn.
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 that tour's program.
ALL GUESTS MUST CARRY THEIR ROUND-TRIP AIRLINE TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM.
We recommend that our guests enable their mobile phones for international use.
On ships, Euro or USD currencies are generally used depending on the region in which the ship sails. On the first day aboard the ship, you can pay a deposit to your cabin account in cash or by credit card using the machines on board.
The minimum number of participants for all programs is 20 people (10 cabins). The operating agency reserves the right to cancel the tour one month in advance if sufficient participation is not reached. It may offer the guest an alternative program.
Cancellation conditions are stated separately for each program in the content of the relevant program.
During the tour, the ship's captain has the right to remove guests who physically assault or insult ship employees from the ship. In such a case, no refund will be made to the passenger.
WE HOPE YOU MAKE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES ON YOUR TRIP
What's Included
Turkish Airlines economy-class flights between Istanbul – Rome (FCO) – Istanbul.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSED TURKISH GUIDING SERVICE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE.
Airport – port – airport transfers.
Airport and port taxes. (500€)
Accommodation in the preferred category throughout the tour.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks on board.
Open-buffet beverages and drinks from the vending machines located in various areas of the ship.
Entertainment and shows on board. Use of the fitness & sports center.
Not Included
Travel health insurance covering the duration of the trip is 30€. A surcharge applies for those aged 70 and over.
Travel health insurance with cancellation coverage is 70€. A 100% surcharge applies for those aged 70 and over.
Service fees. €12 per person per day, payable onboard. MUST BE PAID DURING RESERVATION. THE TOTAL IS €84, AND €42 FOR CHILDREN AGED 12 AND UNDER.
Land tours specified as extras in the program.
Personal expenses. Domestic connecting flights. Required visa fee. (Multiple-entry Schengen visa) Medical services.
All beverages purchased at the bars and restaurants onboard.
International departure fee.