DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – SAVONA
After meeting at 04:30 at the international terminal of Istanbul Airport, we complete our check-in procedures and then depart for Milan at 06:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. Upon arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, we transfer with our private vehicle waiting for us to Savona port, where our COSTA FAVOLOSA ship is located. After the ship check-in and luggage procedures, we settle into our cabins and then have free time. After boarding, our guide will hold a meeting introducing the ship and our tours; afterward, you may enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 02 CRUISING AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or benefit from the various music and entertainment performances in dozens of bars. Different dining options will be waiting for you throughout the day.
DAY 03 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 07:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart for the "Barcelona City Tour" with our guide. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolises, will begin with our private bus waiting for us at the port. La Rambla Street, the Christopher Columbus Monument, Maremagnum artificial harbor, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic district and port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia Street where Gaudi's houses have been turned into a street museum, and his most fundamental work, Sagrada Familia, are among the places we will see. During our tour, we will go up Montjuic hill and take scenic photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 04 MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVANCE
Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart for the "Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provance Tour" with our guide. In Marseille, an important maritime city, we will first start our tour by visiting the "Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral," located on a high hill. After this visit, some of the places to be seen are Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old city, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. Then we will go to Aix en Provence, 40 minutes away from Marseille. We will begin with the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral from the 12th century, with its Romanesque façade and covered arcaded passageway. Later, during our pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns there and the Mazarino district, designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin. Our ship will leave the port at 17:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05 SAVONA – MILAN – COMO
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we carry out our disembarkation procedures and then begin a pleasant journey with our private vehicle to Milan, the fashion and design capital of Italy. After arriving in the city, our panoramic city tour will include the magnificent Duomo di Milano, the world-famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the city’s elegant streets among the main highlights. After the tour, during free time, you may explore Milan’s chic atmosphere as you wish, enjoy a pleasant coffee break, or go shopping. After free time, we head to the Lake Como region, one of nature’s most elegant corners. Upon arrival, we enjoy the peaceful atmosphere with impressive views during our walk by the lake. Then we have a short discovery tour around Como and free time to experience this unique atmosphere. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel in the Como / Lecco area and check-in to our rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 06 COMO – TIRANO – BERNINA EXPRESS – ST. MORITZ
After an early breakfast, we head to Tirano for a pleasant journey extending into the heart of the Alps. Upon arrival, we take a short sightseeing tour in this charming border town and have the opportunity to get acquainted with the area’s atmosphere up close. Then we begin our unforgettable panoramic journey with the Bernina Express, considered one of the world’s most impressive train routes. Along this unique line, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, we pass through like a postcard amid majestic Alpine mountains, fascinating glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and engineering marvel viaducts. This journey, lasting approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, is etched into memory as one of the most special experiences of the program. After our train journey, we arrive in St. Moritz, one of Switzerland’s most prestigious mountain destinations. After a short sightseeing tour to get to know the area, you may enjoy the elegant atmosphere of this unique Alpine town during the free time provided. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight in St. Moritz.
DAY 07 ST. MORITZ – CHUR – ZURICH
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we begin our pleasant journey to Zurich amid Switzerland’s enchanting nature. Along the way, we stop briefly in Chur, known as one of Switzerland’s oldest settlements, and have the opportunity to experience the calm and authentic atmosphere of this historic town. Then we continue to Zurich. In our panoramic city tour after arrival, Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most distinguished shopping streets, Lake Zurich, which adds a special elegance to the city, and the historic old town (Altstadt) area, fascinating with its historical texture, are among the main highlights to be seen. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight in Zurich.
DAY 08 ZURICH – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our hotel check-out procedures. Free time for personal activities and shopping until the transfer time determined by our guide. Then transfer to the airport with our private vehicle waiting for us. After baggage and passport procedures, depart for Istanbul at 18:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1910. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:15 local time. End of our tour.