DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – SAVONA
After meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, we complete our check-in procedures and depart for Milan at 06:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. Upon our arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, we transfer to the port of Savona where our COSTA SERENA ship is waiting for us with our private vehicle. After ship check-in and luggage procedures, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our guide will hold a meeting after boarding to introduce the ship and our tours, after which you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 02 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona at 14:00. After breakfast, we depart for the “Barcelona City Tour” to be held with our guide. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of the most beautiful metropolises in Europe, will begin with our private bus waiting for us at the port. La Rambla Street, Christopher Columbus Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseo de Gracia street where Gaudi’s houses are turned into an open-air museum, and his most fundamental work, Sagrada Familia, are among the places we will see. During our tour, we will go up to Montjuic hill to take photos of the view. 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 the ship.
DAY 03 MARSEILLE / AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 09:00. After breakfast, we depart for the “Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour” to be held with our guide. In Marseille, an important maritime city, we will start our tour by visiting the “Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral” located on a high hill. After this visit, the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old city, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area are some of the places to be seen. Later, we will go to Aix-en-Provence, which is 40 minutes away from Marseille. We will start with the famous 12th-century St. Saviour’s Cathedral with its Romanesque facade and covered arched walkway. During the pleasant walk we will take in the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns and the Mazarino district, which was designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin in the 17th century. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 04 SAVONA – MILAN – COMO
Our ship will dock at the port of Savona at 08:00. After breakfast, we complete our ship disembarkation procedures and start a pleasant journey with our private vehicle to Milan, the fashion and design capital of Italy. In our panoramic city tour upon arrival, the magnificent Duomo di Milano, the world-famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the elegant streets of the city are among the main points to be seen. During the free time given after our tour, you can explore the stylish atmosphere of Milan as you wish, take a pleasant coffee break, or enjoy shopping. After free time, we depart for the Lake Como region, one of the most elegant corners of nature. Upon our arrival, we enjoy peace accompanied by impressive views during our walk by the lake. Then, we have the opportunity to experience this unique atmosphere with a short discovery tour around Como and free time. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel in the Como / Lecco region and check-in. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 05 COMO – TIRANO – BERNINA EXPRESS – ST. MORITZ
After breakfast early in the morning, we depart for Tirano for a pleasant journey towards the heart of the Alps. Upon our arrival, we have the opportunity to get to know the atmosphere of the region closely by taking a short tour of this charming border town. Then, we start our unforgettable panoramic journey with the Bernina Express, which is considered one of the most impressive train routes in the world. On this unique line, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, we pass through a postcard-like landscape accompanied by magnificent Alpine mountains, fascinating glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and engineering marvel viaducts. This journey, which lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, is remembered as one of the most special experiences of the program. After our train journey, we arrive in St. Moritz, one of Switzerland’s most prestigious mountain destinations. After a short tour of the area upon arrival, you can enjoy the elegant atmosphere of this unique Alpine town during the free time provided. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight in St. Moritz.
DAY 06 ST. MORITZ – CHUR – ZURICH
After breakfast at our hotel, we start our pleasant journey towards Zurich, accompanied by the fascinating nature of Switzerland. On the way, we take a short break in Chur, known as one of the oldest settlements in Switzerland, and have the opportunity to experience the calm and authentic atmosphere of this historic town. Then we continue to Zurich. In our panoramic city tour upon arrival, Bahnhofstrasse, one of the most exclusive shopping streets in the world, Lake Zurich, which adds a special elegance to the city, and the old city (Altstadt) area, which fascinates with its historical texture, are among the main points to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight in Zurich.
DAY 07 ZURICH – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our hotel check-out procedures. Free time for personal activities and shopping until the transfer time determined by our guide. Then, transfer to the airport with our private vehicle waiting for us. After luggage and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1910. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:15 local time. End of our tour.
