Mediterranean with Istanbul Arrival by Aroya Cruises

Following the meeting at Istanbul Airport, departure for Rome with the THY scheduled flight. Upon arrival, transfer to our ship.

Rising in the heart of the Mediterranean, on the southern coast of Sardinia, Cagliari is truly an open-air museum with its millennia-old history, streets smelling of the sea, and timeless energy. Known by the locals as "Casteddu", meaning castle, this charming city is built on seven hills just like Rome and carries the traces of a deep past stretching from the Phoenicians to the Romans, the Pisans to the Spaniards at every corner.
While walking through the narrow limestone streets of the Castello district, the historical heart of the city, the imposing Saint Remy Bastion and the 14th-century Elephant Tower invite you into the island's past. When you glide down towards the bottom, the Marina district greets you with its lively cafes, traditional trattorias, and port breeze. Cagliari is not just made of stone buildings; the turquoise waters of the kilometers-long Poetto Beach stretching right beside the city and the wild flamingos painting the sky pink at the Molentargius Natural Park are the most special gifts nature offers to this Mediterranean port. Cagliari is an authentic Mediterranean capital that flawlessly blends the mystery of the ancient world with the relaxed lifestyle of the Italian islands.

La Goulette (Halk al-Wadi) is an iconic port town smelling of history and sea, located right next to Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, at the point where the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean meet the Lake of Tunis. Taking its name from the Italian word meaning "small throat", this special settlement has been a key gate for Mediterranean trade and military strategy for centuries. The historical 16th-century Spanish Castle (Carraca) adorning the city's silhouette is the most vivid witness to the struggle of the Ottoman and Spanish empires over this strategic port.
Having been a place where Tunisian Muslims, Jews, Sicilian, and Maltese immigrants once lived together in peace, La Goulette preserves this multicultural and nostalgic Mediterranean spirit today. With its promenade stretching along the long coastline, modest and friendly restaurants offering fresh seafood, and streets coming alive especially on summer nights, it is the getaway spot for locals and travelers. La Goulette is an authentic port town bearing the cosmopolitan traces of the past into today, kneaded with the Mediterranean breeze right on the edge of the capital's bustling rhythm.

Valletta is an open-air museum city on the UNESCO World Heritage list, rising like an imposing monument carved out of stone in the heart of the Mediterranean, on the eastern coast of Malta. Founded in the 16th century by the Knights of Saint John and named after Grand Master Jean Parisot de Valette, this unique capital is one of Europe's first planned cities. Known as "a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen", Valletta is surrounded by golden-yellow limestone fortifications on a steep peninsula between two massive natural harbors (Grand Harbour and Marsamxett).
As you walk through the city's grid-planned steep streets, the finest examples of Baroque architecture, colorful enclosed Maltese balconies, and magnificent palaces greet you. St. John's Co-Cathedral, which looks simple on the outside but shines like a gold mine on the inside, hosts the masterpieces of the famous painter Caravaggio, while the Grand Master's Palace reveals the military genius of the knights. Watching the panoramic view of the Grand Harbour and the opposite "Three Cities" from the Upper Barrakka Gardens at sunset is the most fascinating experience Valletta offers. Valletta is an authentic Mediterranean fortress where historical military power is kneaded with elegance and art, defying time.

This day is a special period of time where you don't have to rush, and time belongs solely to you.
The ship is like a massive oasis adorned with the most luxurious details of modern hospitality. You completely determine the rhythm of the day: Whether you enjoy the view with a refreshing drink in your hand by the infinity pool on the upper deck, or rejuvenate in the spa center adorned with traditional aromatherapies that will pamper your body and soul. As evening approaches, you can embark on a gourmet discovery in restaurants offering the most select flavors of local and world cuisine, and then crown the peace of the day with magnificent live shows and music recitals held under the stars. A day at sea with Aroya Cruises is not just a journey, but an authentic wellness experience where the infinity of the sea and the serenity of the soul meet.

In the heart of the Aegean Sea, it is the purely white shining jewel of the Cyclades, the world-famous capital of freedom and entertainment. Known as the island of winds, this unique geography brings the simplicity of traditional Greek village life and cosmopolitan luxury into a flawless balance. While walking through the labyrinthine narrow streets of Chora (Center), the heart of the city, whitewashed houses decorated with bougainvillea, bright blue doors, and centuries-old windmills draw you into a fairytale.
The historical Little Venice area, rising right by the edge of the sea, is the most romantic sunset spot on the island with its restaurants and bars beaten by the waves. However, what truly makes Mykonos authentic is that the island, which enjoys the deep blue waters and sun on world-famous beaches during the day, transforms into a global entertainment center with no boundaries at night. Mykonos is a legendary Aegean dream that instills travelers from all four corners of the world with the energy to celebrate life to the fullest.

With the first lights of the morning, the soothing sound of waves rising from the waters where the ship smoothly glides and the fresh sea air greet you. On this day where there is no need to hurry, time flows entirely according to your desire.
The ship is almost a premium living oasis floating on water. Throughout the day, you can enjoy the sun by the panoramic pool on the upper deck, have pleasant conversations with your friends at gourmet coffee shops, or pamper yourself with special Aroya Spa rituals that will refresh your soul.

Following our morning breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures from our ship with the sweet fatigue of the ports you left behind.