Western Mediterranean with MSC Virtuosa and Tunisia
Eid al-Adha
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FLIGHT INFORMATION |
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DIRECTION |
DATE |
FLIGHT CODE |
ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
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DEPARTURE |
15.05.2027 |
TK 1453 |
IST-NAP |
07:05 |
08:25 |
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RETURN |
22.05.2027 |
TK 1864 |
FCO-IST |
20:00 |
23:35 |
1. Day ISTANBUL – NAPLES
Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures terminal of Istanbul New Airport at 04:30. Departure for Naples at 07:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1453. After arriving at 08:25 local time, we board our waiting bus and set off toward the port. Guests who wish may join the optional Naples city tour & Sorrento tour. Free time to settle into the cabins after completing the check-in procedures. Our ship departs the port at 17:00.
2. Day LIVORNO(FLORENCE)
Our ship will dock at the port at 09:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the optional Pisa & Florence city tour organized by their guides. We head to Pisa, which held commercial supremacy in the Western Mediterranean in the 12th century and is famous for its Leaning Tower, regarded as one of the most important historical monuments known worldwide. During the panoramic tour, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the cathedral, the baptistery and Piazza dei Miracoli are among the places to be visited. After our tour, we depart for Florence. Following arrival, a panoramic Florence city tour. During our tour, the Arno River, which divides Florence in two; the Ponte Vecchio bridge, famous for its jewelers; Palazzo Vecchio, where the Medici family ruled Florence; Piazza della Signoria, home to the Hercules and David statues, among the masterpieces of the Renaissance; the Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo, with Italy’s third-highest dome; and the Baptistery, famous for its doors, are among the places to be seen. Our ship will depart the port at 20:00.
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3. Day MARSEILLE
Our ship will dock at the port at 10:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the optional “Marseille Panoramic City Tour & Aix En Provence” tour organized by their guides. On today’s tour, after meeting our guide, we will first travel to Aix-en-Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseille. We will begin with the famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral, dating from the 12th century, with its Romanesque facade and covered arched walkway. Later, during a pleasant walk through the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns located here and the Mazarino district, designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarino. After a short break, we will return to Marseille, an important maritime city. The Longchamp Fountain, Saint-Charles train station, the old town, the Hôtel de Ville and the marina area are among the places to be seen. We will then return to our ship after free time in the city center. At the end of our tour, we transfer to our ship. Our ship will depart the port at 18:00.
4. Day BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at the port of Barcelona at 07:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the “Barcelona City Tour” organized optionally by their guides. We leave the port in our private vehicle and begin our panoramic city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolises. During our city tour, the Sagrada Familia will first be seen from the outside. La Rambla, the Christopher Columbus Monument, the Maremagnum artificial port, , Plaça de Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia, where Gaudi’s houses have been transformed into a street museum, and his principal work, the Sagrada Familia, are among the places we will see. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart the port at 19:00.
5. Day AT SEA
On this day spent sailing at sea, you can spend your time using the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, enjoying activities such as fitness and sauna, or shopping at the duty-free stores. In addition, you may wish to have an enjoyable time at the bar with shows and music and try your luck at the casino.
6. Day LA GOULETTE
Our ship will dock at La Goulette port at 08:00 in the morning. It is located 12 km east of the capital Tunis, on the shores of the Gulf of Tunis and Lake Tunis, and is part of the Tunis metropolitan area. Guests who wish may join the “La Goulette & Tunis City Tour” organized optionally by their guides. Leaving the port in our private vehicle, we will visit the Bardo Museum, the Tomb and Mosque of Hammouda Pasha, and historic sites such as St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral, as well as the world-famous local Tunisian markets (Souk de Chechias (Hat Market), Souk des Femmes (Women’s Market), Souk de la Laine (Wool Market), Souk des Orfevres (Goldsmiths’ Bazaar), Souk des Tapis (Carpet Sellers’ Bazaar), Souk de Etoffes (Haberdashery Market), Souk el Attarine (Perfume Market)). After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart the port at 18:00.
7. Day PALERMO
Our ship will dock at Palermo port at 08:00. Guests who wish may join the ‘Palermo city tour’ organized optionally by our guide. During our tour, Cappella Palatina, San Giovanni Cathedral, Politeama Square, the Norman Palace, Quattro Canti Square, Via Roma and Via Liberta are among the places to be seen. Return to Palermo port after the tour. Our ship will depart the port at 18:00.
8. Day NAPLES - ROME - ISTANBUL
Our ship will dock at the port at 06:00 in the morning. After having breakfast on board, we disembark. We depart for Rome in our private bus waiting for us at the port. Guests who wish may join an optional panoramic Rome city tour or Rome Outlet tour. At the end of the tour, arrival at the airport, followed by baggage and check-in procedures, then departure for Istanbul at 20:45 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1880. Arrival in Istanbul at 00:05 local time. We look forward to meeting you on another enjoyable trip!
CANCELLATION & REFUND TERMS
The following deduction amounts or rates will apply based on the date on which the cancellation request is made, calculated from the date of the reservation.
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FROM THE RESERVATION DATE UNTIL THE DEPARTURE DATE |
APPLICABLE DEDUCTION RATE |
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180 days before |
%10 |
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179 – 159 days before |
%15 |
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158 – 120 days before |
%25 |
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119 – 90 days before |
%30 |
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89 – 60 days before |
%50 |
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59 – 45 days before |
%60 |
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44 – 30 days before |
%75 |
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29 – 15 days before |
%90 |
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14 days or fewer before |
%100 |
MSC Beverages and Internet Packages
In beverage packages priced per person, everyone staying in the cabin is required to purchase the relevant package. (Prices must be checked again during registration, as there may be increases or promotions.) This is general information about the contents and prices
Easy Beverage Package; €329 Per Person - Limited to a maximum of 15 alcoholic beverages per day
Beverages included in the package; Classic Cocktails, Beverages containing Spirits, Non-Alcoholic Cocktails, Wine, Beer and non-alcoholic beer, Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks, Water, Mineral Water
Premium Extra Beverage Package; €553 Per Person - Limited to a maximum of 15 alcoholic beverages per day
All beverages priced up to €14 or 16$, Various Frozen or Classic Cocktails, Premium Brand Alcoholic Drinks, Liqueurs, Various Wines and Champagnes by the glass, 25% discount on bottles of wine and champagne purchased on board, All options consisting of draft and bottled beer, soda and fruit juices, Mineral Water, Energy Drinks, Classic Coffee Drinks, Hot Chocolate, Tea
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package; €273 Per Person
Beverages included in the package; Various Non-Alcoholic Cocktails, Soft Drinks and Energy Drinks, Mineral Water, Flavored Water, Fruit Juice, Classic Coffee Drinks and Coffee Specialties, Hot Chocolate, Tea, Soft-Serve Ice Cream
Children's Beverage Package; €119 Per Person - Valid for children accompanying a family member who has purchased a beverage package
Beverages included in the package; Various Non-Alcoholic Cocktails, Soft Drinks and Energy Drinks, Mineral Water, Flavored Water, Fruit Juice, Classic Coffee Drinks and Coffee Specialties, Hot Chocolate, Tea, Soft-Serve Ice Cream
Browse Internet Package; 1 Device €97.93 Per Person - 2 Devices €167.86 Per Person
Package Contents: Unlimited data, 24-hour access, Unlimited access to the Web, Sending/receiving emails and pictures, Chat in Messenger applications (WhatsApp, etc.)
Browse & Stream Internet Package; 1 Device €125.93 Per Person - 2 Devices €223.86 Per Person
Package Contents: Unlimited data, 24-hour access, Unlimited access to the Web, Sending/receiving emails and pictures, Chat in Messenger applications (WhatsApp, etc.) and the opportunity to chat via video, The opportunity to listen to music and watch videos, The opportunity to stream videos and broadcast live on social media
What's Included
Turkish Airlines scheduled economy class flight Istanbul (IST) – Naples (NAP) // Rome (FCO) - Istanbul (IST)
7 nights of full-board accommodation in the cabin category you have chosen
Airport - port - airport transfers.
Turkish-speaking guide service. (min. 20 people)
Entertainment, animation and shows organized every day and night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
The captain's welcome party and gala dinner
Ship service charge (84 EUR pp for ages 18 and over; 70 EUR for children aged 2–17)
Airport and port taxes (600 EUR)
Not Included
Healthcare services.
Land tours
Beauty center and SPA area
All drinks on board
Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, telephone, etc.)
Multiple-entry Schengen visa fee
International departure tax
Domestic connecting flights
Travel health insurance
IMPORTANT NOTES
• The AGENCY will assist with obtaining visas provided that passports and all necessary documents are submitted in full. For international trips, a passport valid for at least 6 months is mandatory.
• The AGENCY is not responsible for problems arising from the failure to submit the required visa documents on time and in full.
• Having obtained a visa does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. Passport control officers have the authority to deny a person entry to the country. In such a case, responsibility lies with the passenger.
• Since extra beds are provided in triple rooms at hotels, the third bed may be smaller than a standard bed. Some hotels do not provide a third bed. For packages involving such hotels, the AGENCY will inform its guests at the time of sale.
• Child prices are valid only on the condition that the children stay in the same room and cabin as their parents as the 3rd and 4th persons. For the 0–2 age child policy, the child must not have reached the age of 2 by the tour return date; for the 3–12 age child policy, the child must not have reached the age of 12 by the tour return date.
• The AGENCY reserves the right to make changes to the program due to external factors.
• If there is insufficient participation in the tour, the AGENCY will notify its guests of the cancellation/change 21 days before the tour departure.
• The AGENCY acts as an intermediary between the airline and our passengers and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Flight times may change before departure. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
• There is a 20 kg baggage allowance on domestic low-cost flights.
• The AGENCY reserves the right to change the hotels specified in the program, provided that their category remains the same.
• Optional tours are organized subject to a minimum participation requirement. They may not be organized in cases of insufficient participation. If the number of participants is insufficient, prices may be revised by the guide and a new arrangement may be made.
• For optional tours to be conducted en route, guests who will not participate in the tour will be directed by our guide to rest areas located before the city entrances.
• Tours that are not permitted for any reason by local authorities during the tour will not be carried out. The AGENCY is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
• In the event of cancellation or changes, the “AGENCY SALES AGREEMENT” shall apply.
• Two of the dinners you will have during the cruise are formal dinners, and every male passenger wishing to dine there is advised to bring at least one suit, while female passengers are advised to bring at least one evening dress.
• During the cruise, the restaurant and tables where our group will have dinner will have been determined in advance and numbered according to names. Therefore, from the first meal to the last meal taken on board, everyone will sit in the places determined in advance.
• During check-in on the ship, every passenger without exception (only one person in the case of couples) must present a credit card to the ship’s reception or pay a cash deposit when collecting the cabin keys. Cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship except in the casino. EUR and credit cards are accepted on board. You can view all your expenses on the televisions in your rooms.
• It is strictly forbidden to bring alcohol, irons, hair dryers, etc. onto the ship.
• At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags in designated colors for all the luggage of our group will be delivered to you together with your cruise ticket. You must attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
• Your luggage may not arrive at your cabins until late in the evening on the first day of the ship’s departure. This is caused by congestion and crowds and is entirely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, on the first day you board the ship, it is advisable to place the essential items you need in a small hand luggage bag and take it with you.
• The ship’s departure times must be strictly observed. At ports, you must board the ship no later than 60 minutes before our ship’s departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
• At the end of our cruise, you must pack your luggage, attach the tags that will have been left in your cabins the night before, and leave your luggage in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After completing the disembarkation procedures, our group will collect its luggage from the station where it is located. WE URGENTLY REQUEST THAT EACH OF OUR GUESTS PERSONALLY TOUCH, CHECK, AND COLLECT THEIR OWN LUGGAGE.
• ALL GUESTS MUST KEEP THEIR ROUND-TRIP AIRLINE TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM. GUESTS WHO DO NOT PRINT OUT THEIR TICKETS ARE THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE COUNTRY / SHIP.