MSC WORLD ASIA WITH WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & MALTA - THY - KURBAN BAYRAMI - 16.05.2027

We meet at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, complete our check-in procedures, and then depart for Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 06:50. Upon arrival in Milan at 08:45 local time, we transfer to the port of Genoa where our MSC WORLD ASIA ship is docked via a private vehicle waiting for us. After completing ship check-in and baggage procedures, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our guide will organize a meeting after boarding to introduce you to the ship and our tours, after which you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

Our ship will dock at the port of Naples at 13:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the "Sorrento & Capri Tour (Full Day)" organized by our guide as an extra option. Sorrento is the birthplace of the poet Torquato Tasso, a land of colors, home of mermaids, and a city of lemon and orange trees. In the 1920s, Sorrento also hosted the famous Soviet writer Maxim Gorky; it is a charming southern city where kindness and hospitality are united and passed down from generation to generation. After our Sorrento tour, we head to Capri. After traveling by fast ferry, we arrive at Capri island. Places to visit in Capri include the town of Capri located above the port and the "Anacapri" town at the very top of the hill, the Gardens of Augustus, and the shopping street. Those who wish can take a cable car from Anacapri to the highest point of the island and enjoy a magnificent view. After the tour ends, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

Our ship will dock at the port of Messina at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Taormina Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. On this tour, we will visit the world-famous town of Taormina, passing through slopes with magnificent views. In Taormina, places we will see include the Cathedral, Corvaia Palace, the Roman Theatre (exterior), and Umberto Street. After free time for shopping, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

Our ship will dock at the port of Valletta at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Mosta & Valletta & Mdina & Marsaxlokk Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. Our first stop is Mosta. On this tour, we visit the Santa Maria Assunta Basilica, which has the third largest dome in Europe. The exterior diameter of this massive basilica is 56.2 meters, and its interior paintings were especially made by the painter Giuseppe Cali. We will see a replica of the 200 kg bomb dropped by German Nazi aircraft during World War II in 1942, which pierced the dome and stuck into the church floor but did not explode, and learn about the church's interior and exterior architecture. Afterwards, we visit Mdina, Malta's old capital, which served as a natural set for many scenes of the famous series Game of Thrones. While walking through the narrow streets of this medieval city known as the Silent City, we will see the magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral, the Falson Mansion built by the Falson family, one of Malta's noble families dating back to the 13th century, the Karmelite Monastery built in Baroque style in the 17th century, Vilhena Palace, and the old houses of Mdina. Then we will continue our tour by visiting the fishing village named "Marsaxlokk". You must not miss the view of the small, cute fishing boats called Luzzo, which are unique to Malta in terms of color and design. At the same time, in this charming fishing village where an open market is held, we will have free time so that guests who wish can have lunch at local restaurants offering menus consisting of fresh fish and seafood. After our free time, we will head towards Valletta. We will conduct our Valletta city tour. Valletta was selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2018 by the Council of Ministers of the European Union. During our tour, we will have the opportunity to see the magnificent city of Valletta surrounded by walls from the outside. After the bus tour, we will explore the city by walking through the lively streets of the capital Valletta accompanied by our guide. Our first stop will be the Barracca Gardens, built on the upper section of the defensive walls surrounding this magnificent city. These gardens, built by the Knights of St. John, also offer magnificent views of the Grand Harbour and the three old cities surrounded by walls. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers 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 await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. Our city tour in Barcelona, one of the most beautiful metropolises in Europe, will begin with a special bus waiting for us at the port. Among the places we will see are La Rambla Street, the Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area and port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia Street where Gaudi turned his homes into a street museum, and his masterpiece Sagrada Familia. 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 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

Our ship will dock at the port of Marseille at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. In Marseille, an important maritime city, our tour will begin with a visit to the "Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral" located on a high hill. After this visit, some of the places to be seen include Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old town, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. Then we will go to Aix-en-Provence, located 40 minutes away from Marseille. We will start with the famous St. Saviour's Cathedral, dating back to the 12th century, with its Romanesque front facade and covered arched way. Later, during our pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns located here and the Mazarino quarter designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarino in the 17th century. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

Our ship will dock at the port of Genoa at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. We head to Milan Airport via a private vehicle waiting for us at the port. After arriving at the airport, we complete our check-in and passport procedures, and then depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1816 at 19:25. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:25 local time. End of our tour.