ALL TOURS – BEVERAGE PACKAGE – TIPS INCLUDED (CURBAN BAYRAMI) COSTA FASCINOSA WITH DOLCE VITA AMALFI COAST & SICILY & LIGURIA & FRENCH RIVIERA (18.05.2027)

18 May 2027 – 25 May 2027 | 7 Nights, 8 Days
Tour details

DAY

01

ISTANBUL AIRPORT – ROME AIRPORT – CIVITAVECCHIA

We will meet at 03:40 AM at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal, then depart for Rome at 07:40 AM on Turkish Airlines flight TK1861. Upon arrival in Rome at local time 09:20, we will transfer to Civitavecchia port where our ship, Costa Fascinosa, will depart. After completing ship check-in and passport procedures, we will settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will leave the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

DAY

02

SALERNO – AMALFI COAST

Our ship will dock at Salerno port at 08:00 AM. The Amalfi Coast, one of Italy's most stunning coastal strips, is among the world's most captivating destinations with its pastel-colored seaside towns, breathtaking coastal views, and steep slopes extending into the Mediterranean Sea. After breakfast on board, we will depart for the organized Amalfi Coast, Sorrento & Positano Tour. Within the scope of the tour program, the region's most characteristic points will be explored, and enjoyable moments will be experienced amidst unique views. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

DAY

03

MESSINA – TAORMINA

Our ship will dock at Messina port at 07:00 AM. After breakfast, we will depart for the "Taormina Tour" organized by our guide. On this tour, we will visit the world-famous town of Taormina, passing through magnificent scenic slopes. In Taormina, we will see the Cathedral, Corvaia Palace, and the Roman Theatre (exterior), as well as Umberto Street. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

 

DAY

04

AT SEA

On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options will also be waiting for you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

DAY

05

LA SEYNE – ST. TROPEZ

Our ship will dock at La Seyne port at 12:00 PM. On this full-day tour, we are heading to Cannes, the heart of cinema and a jet-set city, located about an hour away, enjoying the magnificent views of the French Riviera. Along the way, we will visit Grasse, the perfume capital of France and the world, where shopping can be done. We continue to Cannes. After the city tour of Cannes, we have free time for lunch and shopping in the city. After touring the city, we return to St Tropez and tour St Tropez. The remaining time will be spent as free time in St Tropez. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

DAY

06

SAVONA

Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:30 AM. From our port in Savona, we will depart by bus to reach the neighboring port city of Genoa, which was once the capital of an important maritime kingdom that ruled over the Mediterranean geography, including Istanbul. Important points we will see include San Lorenzo Cathedral, the Doge's Palace, and Christopher Columbus's house. In the second part, we head to Portofino, a town famous in songs and loved by lovers, located 1 hour away from Genoa. After free time in this peaceful seaside town, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

DAY

07

LA SPEZIA – FLORENCE

Our ship will dock at La Spezia port at 08:00 AM. After breakfast, we will depart for the "Florence Tour" organized by our guide. Arriving in Florence after a journey of approximately 2 hours with special vehicles waiting for us at the port and enjoying Tuscan landscapes. We reach the city center via a 30-minute walk from where the bus is parked, and we view the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Duomo Cathedral, and the Baptistery from the outside. Florence, a paradise for shopping especially regarding shoes, bags, and all kinds of leather products, invites you to the heart of fashion. After giving you free time for lunch and shopping in this city, which attracts the most tourists in Italy after Rome, we will return to La Spezia port. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

DAY

08

CIVITAVECCHIA – ROME AIRPORT – ISTANBUL AIRPORT

Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia port at 08:30 AM. After breakfast, we will complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We will depart for Rome Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After arriving at the airport and completing check-in and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 20:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1864. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:35 local time. End of our tour.

What's included

✓ Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport – Rome – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.

✓ 7-night, 8-day all-inclusive accommodation in the selected cabin category on the COSTA FASCINOSA cruise ship.
✓ All LAND TOURS specified in the program
✓ Service charges. Approximately €11 per person per day.

✓ Costa My Drinks beverage package

✓ Airport and port taxes

✓ Transfers between Airport – Port – Airport.

✓ Professional Turkish tour leadership service. (Regardless of group size)

✓ Morning, lunch, and dinner meals plus snacks onboard.

✓ Entertainment and shows onboard.

✓ Access to the fitness & sports center.

✓ Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).

✓ Travel health insurance (a 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years of age)

Not included

✗ Healthcare services. / Personal expenses.

✗ Domestic connecting flights.

✗ Required visa fees.

✗ Exit fee (can be paid at relevant banks or the treasury counter at the airport).

✗ Beverages not included in the My Drinks beverage package.

Need to Know

Schengen visa is required for ordinary (red) passports.
Schengen visa is not required for special (green) and diplomatic passports.

CANCELLATION WITHOUT PENALTY UP TO 30 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE
All package programs within the campaign will offer uninterrupted cancellation rights up to 30 days before the departure date.

Cancellation conditions:
30 days or more: unrestricted cancellation
29 - 15 days: 75% of the total amount,
14 - 0 days: 100% of the total amount as a cancellation fee will be applied.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FLIGHT & PROGRAM INFORMATION
The flights specified in the program are obtained from the relevant airline and cruise company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the times. For this reason, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any time change.
The operating agency reserves the right to change the flight route if deemed necessary. For example, a flight route announced as Nice/Lyon for a ship departing from Marseille can be changed to Marseille, or vice versa.
Documents required for visa applications are obtained within 96 hours. You must request your visa confirmation letters from your agency at least 4 days before your application.

SHIP & RESTAURANT ARRANGEMENTS
Guests are responsible for their own luggage during transfers between the airport and ports and between the airport and port. No agency official, guide, or driver has the right to accept luggage custody nor can they be held under any responsibility.
During the cruise, two of the evening meals you will receive are formal dinners; all male guests wishing to dine here must have at least one suit with them, and female guests must have at least one evening gown. The cruise company and captain reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary and port times before or during the tour. The contents specified in the program flow are for illustrative purposes only.
The operating agency reserves the right to change tour contents.
During the cruise, the restaurants and tables where our group will have dinner are generally predetermined and numbered according to names based on the cruise company, while in some cruise companies it will be open seating. In ships with predetermined tables, everyone will sit at the predetermined tables from the first evening dinner until the last evening dinner, and guests who wish may also take their meals in other restaurants on the ship, subject to arrangement by the ship's authorized personnel.

PAYMENT & DEPOSIT ON BOARD
During ship check-in, every passenger (only one person per couple) must present a credit card to the ship reception or deposit cash when collecting cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average provisional charge of 300 euros will be deducted from each credit card. This is due to expenses you will incur on board after checking into the ship. You can make your expenses on board using magnetic cards issued to you by the ship reception. Except for the casino, no cash transactions take place anywhere on the ship. You can view all your expenses via the televisions in your cabins.
The minimum number of participants for all programs is 20 people (10 cabins). The operating agency reserves the right to cancel the tour one month in advance if the majority is not met. An alternative program may be offered to the guest.

LUGGAGE & PORT REGULATIONS
At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags of specific colors for all our group's luggage will be provided to you along with your cruise ticket. It is required to attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port. Your luggage may not arrive in your cabins until late evening on the first day of the ship's departure. This is a situation caused by congestion and crowds and is the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is beneficial to pack essential needs for the first day you board the ship in a small handbag and carry it with you.
Strict adherence to the ship's departure times is required. At ports, boarding must be completed at least 60 minutes before the ship's departure time. Otherwise, you may not be able to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
At the end of our cruise, you must collect your luggage, attach the tags left in your cabins the night before, and leave them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After disembarkation procedures, our group will collect their luggage from the station where their luggage is located. We earnestly request that each of our guests personally touch and check their own luggage before taking it.

PASSPORT & VISA INFORMATION
Passports older than 10 years, even if valid, cannot be used for exit abroad.
Your passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months from the tour end date.
Your passport must not be torn or worn out.

OTHER MATTERS
All guests must carry their round-trip flight tickets and cruise tickets with them.
We recommend that our guests activate their mobile phones for international use.
Cancellation conditions are separately stated in the content of the relevant program for each program.

SHIP FEATURES – COSTA FASCINOSA

Costa Fascinosa is one of the Dream class ships in the Costa Cruises fleet. With its 113,216 gross tonnage hull, 13 passenger decks, and 306 meters length, it offers guests a spacious and enjoyable holiday.

The ship, decorated with cinema and theater themes, stands out with its retractable glass-roofed pool, 4D cinema, Samsara Spa, and rich Italian cuisine.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Gross Tonnage

113,216 GRT

Year Built

2012

Length

306 m

Width

37.20 m

Number of Decks

15 (13 passenger decks)

Number of Cabins

1,508

Passenger Capacity

3,800

Staff Count

1,110

Service Speed

21.5 knots

Class

Dream Class

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Otto e Mezzo and Il Gattopardo main restaurants.

Samsara Restaurant: light and healthy cuisine.

Club Fascinosa á la carte restaurant.

Buffet restaurant, pizzeria, bakery, and thirteen bars.

ENTERTAINMENT & FACILITIES

Four pools (one with a retractable glass roof) and five jacuzzis.

Samsara Spa: two-story wellness center, Turkish bath, sauna, and thalassotherapy.

Three-story theater, 4D cinema, and Gran Casinò.

Water slide, gym, running track, and sports field.

Squok children's club and youth areas.

Shopping gallery, grand prix simulator, and library.