COSTA FASCINOSA with DOLCE VITA AMALFI COAST & SICILY & LIGURIA & FRENCH RIVIERA (06.04.2027)
Cruise at a glance
About this cruise
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DAY 01 |
ISTANBUL AIRPORT – ROME – CIVITAVECCHIA Meeting at 04:30 AM at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal, followed by departure to Rome on Turkish Airlines flight TK1861 at 07:40. Upon arrival in Rome at 09:20 local time, transfer to Civitavecchia port where our ship, Costa Fascinosa, will depart. After check-in and passport procedures, we will settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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DAY 02 |
SALERNO – AMALFI COAST Our ship will dock at Salerno port at 08:00 AM. The Amalfi Coast, one of Italy's most stunning coastal strips, is among the world's most captivating destinations with its pastel-colored seaside towns, breathtaking coastal views, and steep slopes extending into the Mediterranean Sea. After breakfast on board, guests who wish can join the extra organized "Amalfi Coast, Sorrento & Positano Tour". Within the scope of the tour program, the region's most characteristic points will be explored, and enjoyable moments will be experienced alongside unique views. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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DAY 03 |
MESSINA – TAORMINA Our ship will dock at Messina port at 07:00 AM. Free time for personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish can join the "Taormina Tour" organized additionally by our guide. In this tour, we will visit the world-famous town of Taormina, passing through hills with magnificent views. Among the places we will see are the Cathedral, Corvaia Palace, the Roman Theatre (exterior), and Umberto Street. After free time given for shopping, we will return to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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DAY 04 |
AT SEA On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer 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 meal options will also be waiting for you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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DAY 05 |
LA SEYNE – ST. TROPEZ Our ship will dock at St. Tropez port at 12:00 PM. Free time for shopping and personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish can join the "Cannes & Grasse Tour" organized additionally by our guides. On this full-day tour, we head to Cannes, the heart of cinema and a city of jet-set society, located about an hour away, enjoying the magnificent views of the French Riviera. Along the way, we will visit Grasse, France's and the world's perfume capital, where shopping can be done. We continue to Cannes. After our city tour of Cannes, we have free time for lunch and shopping in the city. After touring the city, we return to St. Tropez and tour St. Tropez. The remaining time will be spent as free time in St. Tropez. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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DAY 06 |
GENOA – PORTOFINO Our ship will dock at Genoa port at 08:30 AM. Free time for personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish can join the "Genoa & Portofino Tour" organized additionally by our guide. With our special vehicle waiting for us, we set off towards the city center of the port city of Genoa. It was the capital of an important maritime kingdom that once ruled over the Mediterranean region, including Istanbul. Important points we will see include San Lorenzo Cathedral, the Doge's Palace, and Christopher Columbus's house. In the second part, we go to Portofino, a town famous in songs and loved by lovers, located 1 hour from Genoa. After free time given in this peaceful seaside town, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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DAY 07 |
LA SPEZIA – FLORENCE Our ship will dock at La Spezia port at 08:00 AM. Free time for personal activities and shopping after breakfast. Guests who wish can join the "Florence Tour" organized additionally by our guide. With our special vehicle waiting for us at the port, we arrive in Florence after a journey of approximately 2 hours accompanied by Tuscan landscapes. From where the bus parks, we reach the city center with a 30-minute walk and tour the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Duomo Cathedral, and the Baptistery from the outside. Especially regarding shoes, bags, and all kinds of leather products, Florence, a paradise for shopping, invites you to the heart of fashion. After giving free time for lunch and shopping in this city, which attracts the most tourists in Italy after Rome, we will return to La Spezia port. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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DAY 08 |
CIVITAVECCHIA – ROME – ISTANBUL AIRPORT Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia port at 08:30 AM. After breakfast, we complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. With our special vehicle waiting for us at the port, we head to Rome Airport. After arriving at the airport, following our check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1864 at 20:00. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:35 local time. End of our tour. |
What's Included
✓ Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport – Rome – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
✓ 7-night, 8-day all-inclusive accommodation in the selected cabin category on the COSTA FASCINOSA cruise ship.
✓ Airport and port taxes
✓ Transfers between Airport – Port – Airport.
✓ Professional Turkish-speaking tour leader service.
✓ Morning, lunch, dinner meals and snacks served on board.
✓ Entertainment and shows on board.
✓ Access to the fitness & sports center.
✓ Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
✗ Service fees. Approximately 11€ per person per day. (Payable on board.)
✗ All land tours specified in the program
✗ Medical services / Personal expenses.
✗ All beverages on board.
✗ Domestic connecting flights.
✗ Required visa fees.
✗ Travel health insurance (a 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years of age)
✗ Departure tax (You can pay at relevant banks or the treasury counter at the airport).
General Information
For public (red) passports, a Schengen visa is required.
Schengen visas are not required for special (green) and diplomatic passports.
CANCELLATION WITHOUT PENALTY UP TO 30 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE
All package programs included in the campaign will offer an uninterrupted cancellation right up to 30 days before the departure date.
Cancellation conditions:
30 days or more: full cancellation without penalty
29 - 15 days: 75% of the total amount,
14 - 0 days: 100% of the total amount as a cancellation fee.
GENERAL INFORMATION
FLIGHT & PROGRAM INFORMATION
The flights specified in the program have been obtained from the relevant airline and cruise company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the times. Therefore, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any time change.
The operating agency reserves the right to change the flight route if deemed necessary. For example, a flight route announced as Nice/Lyon for a ship departing from Marseille can be changed to Marseille, or vice versa.
Documents required for visa applications must be obtained within 96 hours. You must request your visa confirmation letters from your agency at least 4 days before your application.
SHIP & RESTAURANT ARRANGEMENTS
Guests are responsible for their own luggage during transfers between the airport and ports, including round-trip transfers between the airport and port. No agency official, guide, or driver has the right to accept luggage custody and cannot be held liable under any responsibility.
During the cruise, two of your evening meals are formal dinners; all male guests wishing to dine here must have at least one suit, and female guests must have at least one evening gown. The cruise company and captain reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary and port times before or during the tour. The content specified in the program flow is for illustrative purposes only.
The operating agency reserves the right to change tour contents.
During the cruise, the restaurants and tables where our group will have dinner are generally pre-assigned and numbered by name based on the cruise company, while in some cruise companies it will be open seating. In ships with pre-assigned tables, everyone will sit at their pre-assigned table from the first evening dinner until the last evening dinner, and guests who wish may also have their meals in other restaurants on the ship, subject to arrangements by the ship's authorized personnel.
PAYMENT & DEPOSIT ON BOARD
During check-in on the ship, every guest (only one person per couple) must present a credit card to the ship reception or pay a cash deposit when collecting cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average provisional charge of 300 euros will be applied to each credit card. This is due to expenses you will incur on board after checking into the ship. You will be able to make your expenses on board using magnetic cards issued by the ship reception. Except for the casino, no cash transactions take place anywhere on the ship. You can view all your expenses via the televisions in your cabins.
The minimum number of participants for all programs is 20 people (10 cabins). The operating agency reserves the right to cancel the tour one month in advance if the majority is not reached. An alternative program may be offered to the guest.
BAGGAGE & PORT REGULATIONS
At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags of specific colors for all our group's luggage will be provided along with your cruise ticket. It is required to attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port. Your luggage may not arrive in your cabins until late evening on the first day of the ship's departure. This is a situation caused by congestion and crowds and is the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to pack essential items for your first day on the ship in a small handbag and carry them with you.
Strict adherence to the ship's departure times is required. At ports, boarding onto the ship must be completed at least 60 minutes before the ship's departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such situations.
At the end of our cruise, you must collect your luggage, attach the tags that will be left in your cabins the night before, and leave them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After disembarkation procedures, our group will collect their luggage from the station where their luggage is located. We earnestly request that each guest personally pick up and verify their own luggage.
PASSPORT & VISA INFORMATION
Passports older than 10 years, even if valid, are not accepted for international travel.
Your passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months from the tour end date.
Your passport must not be torn or worn out.
OTHER MATTERS
All guests must carry their round-trip flight tickets and cruise tickets with them.
We recommend that guests activate their mobile phones for international use.
Cancellation conditions are separately communicated in the content of the relevant program for each program.
SHIP FEATURES – COSTA FASCINOSA
Costa Fascinosa is one of the Dream class ships in the Costa Cruises fleet. With its gross tonnage of 113,216, 13 passenger decks, and length of 306 meters, it offers guests a spacious and enjoyable holiday.
The ship, decorated with cinema and theater themes, stands out with its glass-roofed pool, 4D cinema, Samsara Spa, and rich Italian cuisine.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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Gross Tonnage |
113,216 GRT |
Year Built |
2012 |
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Length |
306 m |
Width |
37.20 m |
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Number of Decks |
15 (13 passenger decks) |
Number of Cabins |
1,508 |
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Guest Capacity |
3,800 |
Staff Count |
1,110 |
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Service Speed |
21.5 knots |
Class |
Dream Class |
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FOOD & BEVERAGES Otto e Mezzo and Il Gattopardo main restaurants. Samsara Restaurant: light and healthy cuisine. Club Fascinosa á la carte restaurant. Buffet restaurant, pizzeria, bakery, and thirteen bars. |
ENTERTAINMENT & FACILITIES Four pools (one with a glass roof) and five jacuzzis. Samsara Spa: two-story wellness center, Turkish bath, sauna, and thalassotherapy. Three-story theater, 4D cinema, and Gran Casinò. Water slide, gym, running track, and sports field. Squok children's club and youth areas. Shopping gallery, grand prix simulator, and library. |
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