DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – SAVONA
After meeting at 04:30 at Istanbul Airport’s international terminal, 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 baggage 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, after which you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 02 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 14:00 in the morning. After breakfast, depart for the “Barcelona City Tour” that we will do accompanied by our guide. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of the most beautiful metropolises in Europe, will begin with our private bus waiting for us at the port. La Rambla Avenue, the Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia Avenue, 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 19:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 03 MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVANCE
Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, depart for the “Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provance Tour” that we will do accompanied by our guide. In Marseille, an important maritime city, we will begin our tour by first visiting the “Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral,” located on a high hill. After this visit, the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old city, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area are some of the places to be seen. Then we will go to Aix en Provence, which is 40 minutes from Marseille. It will begin with the famous 12th-century St. Saviour’s Cathedral with its Romanesque façade and covered arched passageway. Later, during the pleasant walk we will take in the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns here and the Mazarino district, designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarino. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 04 SAVONA – MILAN – COMO
Our ship will dock at Savona port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then begin a pleasant journey with our private vehicle to Milan, the fashion and design capital of Italy. In our panoramic city tour to be held upon arrival in the city; the magnificent Duomo di Milano, the world-famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the city’s elegant streets are among the main points to be seen. After the tour, during the free time given, you may explore Milan’s chic atmosphere as you wish, take a pleasant coffee break, or enjoy shopping. After free time, we head to the Lake Como region, one of nature’s most elegant corners. Upon arrival, during our walk along the lakeside, we enjoy the peace accompanied by impressive views. Then, with a short exploration tour around Como and free time, we have the opportunity to experience this unique atmosphere. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel in the Como / Lecco region and check-in to our rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 05 COMO – TIRANO – BERNINA EXPRESS – ST. MORITZ
After breakfast, which we will have early in the morning, we head to Tirano for a pleasant journey stretching into the heart of the Alps. Upon arrival, we have the opportunity to get to know the atmosphere of the region more closely by taking a short sightseeing tour in this charming border town. Then, we begin our unforgettable panoramic journey with the Bernina Express, considered one of the world’s most impressive train routes. On this unique line, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, we pass through what feels like a postcard among magnificent Alpine mountains, enchanting glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and engineering marvel viaducts. This journey, lasting approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, is remembered 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 region, you may enjoy the elegant atmosphere of this unique Alpine town during the free time given. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight in St. Moritz.
DAY 06 ST. MORITZ – CHUR – ZURICH
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we begin our pleasant journey to Zurich accompanied by 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 upon arrival; Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most exclusive shopping streets, Lake Zurich, which adds a special elegance to the city, and the old town (Altstadt) area, captivating with its historical texture, are among the main points to be seen. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight in Zurich.
DAY 07 ZURICH – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our 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.