Western Mediterranean & Sardinia Island with Costa Smeralda 7 Nights

Departure 18:30
Meeting at Istanbul Airport 4 hours before the flight and after our check-in procedures, we perform our flight to Rome (FCO) Airport. After landing in Rome, our transfer to the Civitavecchia port is provided for our ship check-in procedures.

Arrival 08:30 / Departure 17:00
After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can join the optional Portofino Tour organized by our guide. Our tour begins with a pleasant journey departing from Genoa towards Santa Margherita Ligure, one of Italy's most popular coastal towns. From here, we take local vehicles to reach Portofino, considered one of the most elegant fishing villages in the Mediterranean. Once a small fishing village, Portofino has today become one of the most prestigious destinations on the Italian Riviera with its colorful houses, luxury yachts, exclusive boutique shops, and world-famous square. This unique town, where Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, and many Hollywood stars vacationed, continues to charm visitors with its romantic atmosphere that has inspired artists and songs for years. During our pleasant walk through its narrow stone streets, we will explore the port area, see historical pastel-toned houses, and find the opportunity to capture unforgettable shots at beautiful photo spots. During the free time given, you can enjoy Italian coffee at chic cafes around the port, visit boutique shops, or fully experience the peaceful atmosphere of Portofino. After this pleasant excursion lasting about 5 hours, we return to our ship via Santa Margherita Ligure. Dinner and overnight on board.

Arrival 09:00 / Departure 18:00
After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can join the "Aix-en-Provence & Marseille City Tour" organized by our guide. Our tour begins after a walk of approximately 20 minutes from the port of Marseille to reach our bus, followed by a pleasant journey of about 40 minutes to reach Aix-en-Provence, one of the most elegant cities in Southern France. Founded during the Roman Empire period, this historic city is considered the cultural capital of the Provence region with its narrow streets, elegant squares, stone mansions, and hundreds of fountains. Born in this city, the famous painter Paul Cézanne, along with his childhood friend Émile Zola, served as a source of inspiration for many artists and writers. During our walk in the city center, we will feel the historical atmosphere and get the chance to closely recognize the Provence spirit with its flower-decorated balconies, elegant architecture, and fountains, each resembling a work of art. Then we return to Marseille to start our city tour. In Marseille, the oldest city in France and one of the most important ports of the Mediterranean, we first panoramically see the Old Port (Vieux-Port) area, considered the heart of the city. Later, we visit the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, located on a high hill overlooking Marseille and serving as the city's most important symbol. Built in the 19th century, this impressive structure is one of Marseille's most visited spots with both its magnificent city view and the golden statue of the Virgin Mary, considered the protector of sailors. Continuing our tour, we visit Palais Longchamp, which draws attention with its grand architecture, monumental fountains, and lush gardens. Home to the Fine Arts Museum today, we take a photo break after seeing the exterior facade, gardens, and magnificent fountains of this impressive structure. Following our tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on board.

Arrival 08:00 / Departure 18:00
After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can join the 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 liveliest and most famous street, to see the magnificent Christopher Columbus Monument, symbolizing the sailor who discovered the Americas. Afterwards, we take a panoramic tour of the Maremagnum Port, which attracts attention with its modern architecture and shopping areas, Barceloneta Beach, one of the most popular beaches of the Mediterranean, and the Olympic Village and port, which were reorganized for the 1992 Summer Olympics. Continuing our tour, after seeing Plaça de Catalunya (Catalonia Square), 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 panoramically view historic buildings reflecting Gaudí's unique architectural understanding. 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 which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. During our tour, we also ascend Montjuïc Hill, which overlooks the city, and take a photo break with a magnificent view where we can see the Barcelona Port, city center, and the Mediterranean from a bird's eye view. At the end of our tour, during the free time given in La Rambla, you can shop, experience the vibrant atmosphere of the city, or try the delicacies of Spanish cuisine. We meet at the designated time and return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on board.

Today our whole day is spent cruising at sea. Without the rush of a port, a wonderful day awaits you to discover the rich facilities of the ship and fully enjoy the holiday. You can start the day with a pleasant breakfast at open buffet restaurants offering freshly prepared dishes by private chefs and select delicacies from world cuisines, or at A La Carte restaurants where your private table awaits. Throughout the day, guests who wish can participate in yoga, fitness, and various sports activities, make use of 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 shop by visiting the shops inside the ship. Competitions, shows, and animation events organized throughout the day will also add fun to your holiday. In the evening hours, you can spend time accompanied by live music in stylish bars and cafes, watch Broadway-style professional theater and musical shows, or try your luck at the ship's casino. Dinner and overnight on board.

Arrival 07:00 / Departure 16:00
After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can join the "Cagliari City Tour & Dolianova Vineyards" program. With our private vehicle waiting for us at the port, we embark on a pleasant journey towards the Dolianova region, famous for the fertile vineyards of Sardinia, one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean. On the way, we will have the opportunity to closely recognize the historical and cultural heritage of the region by visiting the San Pantaleo Church, which dates back to the 13th century and is considered one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Sardinia. Afterwards, we visit an exclusive wine cellar (cantina) where Sardinia's world-famous wines are produced. Here, we will receive detailed information about the journey of grapes from vineyard to table, traditional and modern production techniques, and aging processes. Guests who wish can experience a pleasant wine tasting where they can try Cannonau, Vermentino, and other local wine varieties unique to Sardinia. Following our wine cellar visit, we return to Cagliari city center and perform our panoramic city tour. As the capital of Sardinia, Cagliari is one of the island's most important cultural centers with its historical structures, position overlooking the Mediterranean, and colorful streets. Following our tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on board.

Arrival 08:30 / Departure 18:00
After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can join the "Pompeii & Naples City Tour" organized by our guide. We start our tour by visiting the Ancient City of Pompeii, one of the world's most important archaeological sites and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Buried under volcanic ash as a result of the massive Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD, Pompeii has survived to the present day almost completely intact for centuries and has become one of the ancient cities best reflecting daily life during the Roman Empire period. During our walk through the ancient streets, while seeing the stone roads, villas, temples, baths, and structures shedding light on the life of the era, we will closely feel the impact of nature's power on human history. Afterwards, we turn our route to Naples, one of Italy's most characteristic cities. Founded by the Greeks and developing during the Roman period to become one of the most important cities of the Mediterranean, Naples charms visitors with its historical texture, lively streets, and unique atmosphere. During our panoramic tour in the city, after seeing the historic port area and important points of the city, we visit Piazza del Plebiscito (Royal Square), one of the symbols of Naples. Following a short photo break at the square, which is one of the city's most important meeting points with its grand structures and historical atmosphere, we return to our ship at the designated time. Dinner and overnight on board.

Arrival 08:00
After breakfast on the ship, our transfer to Rome (FCO) Airport will take place.