Balearic Islands & Western Mediterranean with MSC World Europa

Departure 18:00
Meeting at Istanbul New Airport 3 hours before the flight and after our check-in procedures, we take our flight to Milan (MXP) Airport. After landing, we transfer to our hotel in Genoa.

Arrival 07:00 / Departure 18:00
After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Florence & Pisa Tour organized by our guide. We start our tour with Florence, accepted as the birthplace of the Renaissance. During our panoramic and walking tour in this unique city that fascinates with its historical atmosphere and artistic heritage, we will discover the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (Duomo), the magnificent Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), and the historical center of the city. After capturing unforgettable photos in the elegant streets of Florence, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, we turn our route to Pisa, one of the most important maritime trade centers of the Western Mediterranean in the Middle Ages. During our panoramic tour, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the world's most famous architectural structures, the magnificent Pisa Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, are among the main points we will see. During the free time provided, you can experience the unique atmosphere of the historical square and take unforgettable photos in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. After our tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on board.

Arrival 07:00 / Departure 19:00
After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Rome City Tour organized by our guide. Within the scope of our full-day tour, after a journey of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes with our private vehicle waiting for us at Civitavecchia Port, we reach Rome, one of the world's most impressive open-air museums with its nearly 3,000-year history. During our panoramic city tour, Castel Sant'Angelo, the Tiber River, Borghese Park, the elegant Via Veneto, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Nazionale, the Marcello Theater, one of the important structures of the ancient period, Circus Maximus (Circo Massimo), and the Roman Forum are among the main points we will see.
Then, with the pleasant walking tour we will carry out, we will discover the historical center of Rome and visit Piazza della Rotonda, where the Pantheon, one of the best-preserved ancient structures in the world, is located, Piazza Navona, which inspires artists, the magnificent Trevi Fountain (Fountain of Love), which has become a symbol of wishes, and the Spanish Steps, one of the city's most iconic meeting points. After capturing unforgettable photos in this fascinating atmosphere, you can shop during the free time provided and enjoy the unique streets and cafes of Rome. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on board.

Today we spend the whole day cruising at sea. A wonderful day awaits you to discover the rich facilities of the ship and enjoy your holiday to the fullest without the rush of a port. You can start the day with a pleasant breakfast in the open buffet restaurants where exclusive flavors from world cuisines are prepared fresh by special chefs, or in the A La Carte restaurants where you have your own private table. Throughout the day, guests who wish can participate in yoga, fitness, and various sports activities, benefit from the modern gym equipped with Technogym equipment, or spend time on the tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts located on the open decks. If you wish, you can relax in the sunbathing areas, enjoy the pool, pamper yourself in the spa and wellness areas, or go shopping by visiting the shops on the ship. Competitions, shows, and animation events organized throughout the day will also add fun to your holiday. In the evening, you can spend time accompanied by live music in stylish bars and cafes, watch professional Broadway-style theater and musical performances, or try your luck at the ship's casino. Dinner and overnight on board.

Arrival 09:00 / Departure 21:00
After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional "Valldemossa & Palma de Mallorca" tour organized by our guide. We start our tour by discovering Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic Islands and one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean. The city, which has a population of approximately 300 thousand, fascinates its visitors with its historical buildings, palm-lined coastline, and Mediterranean atmosphere. During our panoramic city tour, we see Bellver Castle, which was built in the 14th century and is one of the rare circular castles in Europe. Then, we visit from the outside the impressive Palma Cathedral (La Seu), which is considered one of the most magnificent examples of Gothic architecture in Spain and has survived from the 13th century to the present day, and the Almudaina Palace, located right next to it, which was used as the official residence of the Kings of Mallorca for centuries. Later, we visit the world-famous Mallorca Pearl Workshop, which has an important place among the traditional handicrafts of the island, and guests who wish can find the opportunity to examine the pearl products unique to the region closely and shop. In the continuation of our tour, we move towards the fascinating village of Valldemossa, located at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains and on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We take a pleasant walk in Valldemossa, which is considered one of the most beautiful villages of Mallorca with its stone houses, narrow streets, flower-decorated balconies, and peaceful atmosphere, and take breaks at beautiful photo spots. After our tour, we return to our ship at the designated time. Dinner and overnight on board.

Arrival 08:00 / Departure 17:00
After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Barcelona City Tour organized by our guide. We start our tour, where we will discover Barcelona, one of Europe's most impressive metropolises, with our private bus waiting for us at the port. First, we proceed along La Rambla, the city's most lively and famous street, and see the magnificent Christopher Columbus Monument, which symbolizes the sailor who discovered the American continent. Then, we take a panoramic tour of Maremagnum Port, which attracts attention with its modern architecture and shopping areas, Barceloneta Beach, one of the most popular beaches of the Mediterranean, the Olympic Zone, which was reorganized for the 1992 Summer Olympics, and its port. In the continuation of our tour, after seeing Plaça de Catalunya (Catalonia Square), which is considered the heart of the city, we pass through Passeig de Gràcia Street, which has turned into an open-air museum with the impressive works of the world-famous architect Antoni Gaudí. Here, we will have the opportunity to see the historical buildings reflecting Gaudí's unique architectural understanding panoramically. Afterwards, we visit from the outside the magnificent Sagrada Família Basilica, one of the most important symbols of Barcelona and even Spain, whose construction has been ongoing since 1882 and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. During our tour, we also climb Montjuïc Hill, which dominates the city, and take a photo break at the magnificent view where we can see Barcelona Port, the city center, and the Mediterranean from a bird's eye view. At the end of our tour, you can shop during the free time provided on La Rambla, experience the lively atmosphere of the city, or try the flavors of Spanish cuisine. We meet at the designated time and return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on board.

Arrival 09:00 / Departure 19:00
After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional "Aix-en-Provence & Marseille City Tour" organized by our guide. We start our tour after the approximately 20-minute walk we will take to reach our bus from Marseille Port and reach Aix-en-Provence, one of the most elegant cities in Southern France, with a pleasant journey of approximately 40 minutes. This historical city, founded during the Roman Empire, is accepted as the cultural capital of the Provence region with its narrow streets, elegant squares, stone mansions, and hundreds of fountains. Aix-en-Provence, the city where the famous painter Paul Cézanne was born, has also been a source of inspiration for many artists and writers, especially his childhood friend Émile Zola. During the walk we will take in the city center, we will feel the historical atmosphere and have the opportunity to get to know the Provence spirit closely with its flower-decorated balconies, elegant architecture, and fountains, each of which is like a work of art. Then we return to Marseille and start our city tour. In Marseille, the oldest city in France and one of the most important ports of the Mediterranean, we first see the Old Port (Vieux-Port) area, which is considered the heart of the city, panoramically. Then, we visit the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, which is the most important symbol of the city and is located on a high hill overlooking Marseille. This impressive structure, built in the 19th century, is one of the most visited points in Marseille with both its magnificent city view and the golden-colored Virgin Mary statue, which is considered the protector of sailors. In the continuation of our tour, we visit Palais Longchamp, which attracts attention with its magnificent architecture, monumental fountains, and lush gardens. We take a photo break by seeing the exterior, gardens, and magnificent fountains of this impressive structure, which currently houses the Museum of Fine Arts. After our tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on board.

Arrival 08:00
After breakfast on board, we complete our check-out procedures and our transfer to Nice Airport takes place. Guests who wish may join the optional Nice City tour organized by our guide.