Western Mediterranean & Sardinia Island with Costa Smeralda 8 Nights

Meeting at Istanbul New Airport 4 hours before the flight and after our check-in procedures, we perform our flight to Milan (MXP) Airport. Following our landing, our transfer to our Genoa hotel takes place. Guests who wish can join the Genoa City Tour to be organized as an extra by the cruise. Genoa, the capital of the Liguria Region, undoubtedly deserves much more than its current popularity. The city is the birthplace of pesto sauce and Christopher Columbus, as well as the driving force behind Italian football. The city became the European Capital of Culture in 2004 thanks to its very rich art, music, gastronomy, architectural, and historical features. This historical city left by the Genoese will surprise you a lot. 

Following breakfast at our hotel, our transfer to our cruise takes place. Guests who wish can join the Portofino Tour to be organized as an extra by the cruise. Genoa, the capital of the Liguria Region, undoubtedly deserves much more than its current popularity. The city is the birthplace of pesto sauce and Christopher Columbus, as well as the driving force behind Italian football. The city became the European Capital of Culture in 2004 thanks to its very rich art, music, gastronomy, architectural, and historical features. This historical city left by the Genoese will surprise you a lot. After wandering among magnificent mansions, streets, squares, and historical sites, we move to Santa Margherita Ligure by our bus. From here, we take boats to Portofino. We give free time in Portofino. Guests who wish can go up to St. George's Church and watch the magnificent view of Portofino, while guests who wish can have a drink and shop in Portofino's dazzling natural harbor. We will have time for shopping. After our tour, we will move to our cruise. Our tour may start from Genoa or Portofino depending on our guide's initiative. 

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

Following breakfast on the cruise, guests who wish can join the Barcelona City Tour to be organized as an extra 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, moving along La Rambla, the busiest and most famous street of the city, we see the grandiose Christopher Columbus Monument symbolizing the sailor who discovered the American continent. Then, we panoramically tour the Maremagnum Port, which draws attention with its modern architecture and shopping areas, Barceloneta Beach, one of the most popular beaches of the Mediterranean, and the Olympic Village and its port reorganized for the 1992 Summer Olympics. 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 world-famous architect Antoni Gaudí. Here, we will have the opportunity to panoramically see historical buildings reflecting Gaudí's unique architectural understanding. Afterwards, we visit from the outside the grandiose Sagrada Família Basilica, one of the most important symbols of Barcelona and even Spain, whose construction has been ongoing since 1882 and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. During our tour, we also go up to Montjuïc Hill, which has a dominant position over the city, and give 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, during the free time to be given at La Rambla, you can shop, experience the lively atmosphere of the city, or try the delicacies of Spanish cuisine. We meet at the designated time and return to our cruise. Dinner and overnight on board.

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 cruise's casino. Dinner and overnight on board. 

Following breakfast on the cruise, guests who wish can join the "Cagliari City Tour & Dolianova Vineyards" program to be organized as an extra by our guide. 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 of the Mediterranean. On the way, we will have the opportunity to closely get to know 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 the grape from the vineyard to the table, traditional and modern production techniques, and aging processes. Guests who wish can experience a pleasant wine tasting where they can taste 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. Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, is one of the most important cultural centers of the island with its historical buildings, position overlooking the Mediterranean, and colorful streets. Following our tour, we return to our cruise. Dinner and overnight on board.

Following breakfast on the cruise, guests who wish can join the "Pompeii & Naples City Tour" to be organized as an extra by our guide. We start our tour by visiting the Ancient City of Pompeii, which is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Pompeii, which remained under volcanic ash as a result of the massive Vesuvius eruption that occurred in 79 AD, has survived almost untouched for centuries and has become one of the ancient cities best reflecting daily life during the Roman Empire period. During our walk in the ancient streets, while seeing the stone roads, villas, temples, baths, and structures shedding light on the life of the period, 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, developed during the Roman period and becoming one of the most important cities of the Mediterranean, Naples fascinates visitors with its historical texture, lively streets, and unique atmosphere. During our panoramic tour in the city, after seeing the historical port area and important points of the city, we visit Piazza del Plebiscito (Royal Square), one of the symbols of Naples. After a short photo break to be given at the square, which is one of the city's most important meeting points with its grandiose structures and historical atmosphere, we return to our cruise at the designated time. Dinner and overnight on board.

Following breakfast on the cruise, guests who wish can join the Rome City Tour to be organized as an extra by our guide. Within the scope of our full-day tour, with our private vehicle waiting for us at Civitavecchia Port, after a journey of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, 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 (Castle of the Holy Angel), Tiber River, Borghese Park, elegant Via Veneto, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Nazionale, the Theatre of Marcellus, one of the important structures of the ancient period, Circus Maximus (Circo Massimo), and the Roman Forum will be among the main points we will see. Then, with the pleasant walking tour we will perform, we 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 grandiose Trevi Fountain (Love Fountain) which has become the symbol of wishes, and the Spanish Steps, one of the city's most iconic meeting points. After capturing unforgettable photo frames in this fascinating atmosphere, during the free time to be given, you can shop and enjoy the unique streets and cafes of Rome. At the end of our tour, we return to our cruise. Dinner and overnight on board.

Following breakfast on the cruise, our transfer to Turin (TRN) Airport will take place. Guests who wish can join the Turin City Tour to be organized as an extra by our guide.