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ALL TOURS INCLUDED - NORTHERN ITALY LAKES REGION & WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN WITH BERNINA EXPRESS ON COSTA FASCINOSA - 23.03.2027
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MILAN – GENOA
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 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. Following our arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, we transfer with our private vehicle waiting for us to the port of Genoa, where our COSTA FASCINOSA ship is located. After 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, after which you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 02 MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVANCE
Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 09:00 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 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, old town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area are among the places to be seen. Then we will go to Aix en Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseille. It will start with the famous 12th-century St. Saviour’s Cathedral, with its Romanesque facade and covered arcade passage. Later, during our pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see the antique inns located here and the Mazarino district, designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 03 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona at 07:00 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 essential work, Sagrada Familia, are among the places we will see. During our tour, we will go up Montjuic hill and take landscape photos. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 13:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 04 GENOA – MILAN – COMO
Our ship will dock at the port of Genoa at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures and then begin a pleasant journey to Milan, the fashion and design capital of Italy, with our private vehicle. Following our arrival in the city, during our panoramic city tour, the majestic Duomo di Milano, the world-famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the city’s elegant streets are among the main places to be seen. After the tour, in the free time given, you can explore Milan’s chic atmosphere as you wish, enjoy a pleasant coffee break, or indulge in shopping. After free time, we head to the Lake Como region, one of nature’s most elegant corners. Upon arrival, during our walk by the lake, we enjoy the peace accompanied by impressive views. Then, with a short discovery 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 an early breakfast, we depart for Tirano for a pleasant journey extending into the heart of the Alps. Upon arrival, we make a short sightseeing tour in this charming border town, giving us the opportunity to get to know the atmosphere of the region up close. Then we begin our unforgettable panoramic journey with the Bernina Express, considered one of the most impressive train routes in the world. Along this unique line, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, we pass through majestic Alpine mountains, mesmerizing glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and engineering marvel viaducts like a postcard. This journey, lasting approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, is one of the most special experiences of the program and is etched into memory. After our train ride, we arrive in St. Moritz, one of Switzerland’s most prestigious mountain destinations. After a short sightseeing tour to get acquainted with the region, the free time given allows you to enjoy the elegant atmosphere of this unique Alpine town. 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 amid Switzerland’s enchanting nature. Along the way, we stop briefly in Chur, known as one of Switzerland’s oldest settlements, giving us 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 exclusive shopping streets, Lake Zurich, which adds a special elegance to the city, and the historic old town (Altstadt) area, which fascinates with its historical texture, are among the main places 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 we transfer to the airport with our private vehicle waiting for us. After luggage and passport procedures, depart for Istanbul at 18:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1910. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:15 local time. End of our tour.
What's Included
- Flights in economy class between Istanbul Airport – Milan – Zurich – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
- 3 nights 4 days full board accommodation in the preferred cabin category on the COSTA FASCINOSA ship.
- Bernina Express economy class train ticket
- 1 night hotel accommodation with room + breakfast in 4* standard in Como / Lecce
- 1 night hotel accommodation with room + breakfast in 3 or 4* standard in St. Moritz
- 1 night hotel accommodation with room + breakfast in 4* standard in Zurich
- ALL TOURS specified in the program
- Airport and Port taxes (690 EUR)
- All Transfers
- Experienced Turkish-speaking Tour Leadership Service. (Regardless of number of participants)
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on board.
- Entertainment and shows on board.
- Use of the Fitness & Sports hall.
- Mandatory travel insurance (Professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Service charges. Approximately €12 per person per day (paid on board.)
- All tours not clearly stated in the program.
- Medical services. / Personal expenses.
- All beverages on board.
- City taxes
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Required visa fee A Schengen visa is required for this program. Visa is not required for green passports.
- Exit tax for departure from the country (You can pay it to the relevant banks or to the treasury counter at the airport).
- Travel insurance package (covers cancellation and visa rejection). A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old.