Bernina Express and Western Mediterranean Cruise — Costa Fascinosa, 6 Nights
About Bernina Express and Western Mediterranean Cruise — Costa Fascinosa, 6 Nights
A 6-night 7-day Bernina Express and Western Mediterranean cruise aboard the Costa Fascinosa. Fly from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and board the ship at the port of Genoa. The ship calls at the ports of Genoa, Marseille, and Barcelona, followed by land stops in Como, St. Moritz, and Zurich. Itinerary overview: Day 1 Istanbul – Genoa; Day 2 Marseille; Day 3 Barcelona; Day 4 Genoa – Milan – Como; Day 5 Como – Tirano – Bernina Express; Day 6 St. Moritz – Chur – Zurich; Day 7 Zurich – Istanbul. Cabin options: Inside Cabin Promo, Inside Cabin Classic, Inside Cabin Premium, Outside Cabin Promo, Outside Cabin Premium, Obstructed-View Balcony Cabin Classic, Balcony Cabin Premium. The cabin supplement is added according to the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: 25 March 2027. Prices start at €1.449 per person. Included: Round-trip economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines; 3 nights 4 days of full-board accommodation in your preferred cabin category aboard the Costa Fascinosa; Bernina Express economy-class train ticket; 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation at a 4* standard hotel in Como / Lecce; 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation at a 3- or 4* standard hotel in St. Moritz; 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation at a 4* standard hotel in Zurich.
Departure Dates
25 - 31 March 2027 — €1.449 (≈₺82.700)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul – Genoa
Flight from Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 (06:50); transfer to the Port of Genoa upon arrival, embarkation, and settling into your cabins. The ship departs the port at 18:00; dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 2 — Marseille
The ship docks at the port of Marseille at 09:00. The optional “Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour” includes visits to Notre-Dame de la Garde and Longchamp Fountain; free time is available for those who do not join. The ship leaves the port at 17:00; overnight stay on board.
Day 3 — Barcelona
The ship docks at the port of Barcelona at 07:00. The optional "Barcelona City Tour" includes Sagrada Familia, La Rambla, Montjuic, the Columbus Monument and Barceloneta Beach; free time is available for those who do not join. The ship departs the port at 13:00; overnight stay on board.
Day 4 — Genoa – Milan – Como
After breakfast at Genoa port, disembarkation from the ship and transition to the land program: Milan – Como. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 — Como – Tirano – Bernina Express
Land program: Como – Tirano – Bernina Express. Hotel accommodation.
Day 6 — St. Moritz – Chur – Zurich
Land program: St. Moritz – Chur – Zurich. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 — Zurich – Istanbul
Free time around Zurich after breakfast; transfer to the airport and return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1910.
Places to Visit
Genoa
Marseille
Barcelona
Como
St. Moritz
Zurich
What’s Included
Round-trip economy class flights with Turkish Airlines
3 nights 4 days full board accommodation on the Costa Fascinosa cruise ship in the preferred cabin category
Bernina Express economy class train ticket
1 night 4* standard bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Como / Lecco
1 night 3* or 4* standard bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in St. Moritz
1 night 4* standard bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Zurich
All tours specified in the itinerary
Airport and Port taxes
All Transfers
Experienced Turkish-speaking Tour Leader Service. (Regardless of the number of participants)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon snacks on board
Round-trip economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines; 3 Nights 4 Days Full Board accommodation in your chosen cabin category on the Costa Fascinosa; Economy-class Bernina Express train ticket; 1 night's Bed & Breakfast accommodation at a 4* standard hotel in Como / Lecce; 1 night's Bed & Breakfast accommodation at a 3- or 4* standard hotel in St. Moritz; 1 night's Bed & Breakfast accommodation at a 4* standard hotel in Zurich; All tours listed in the itinerary; Airport and port taxes; All transfers; Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service (regardless of group size); Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus snacks on board; Entertainment and shows on board; Use of the fitness and sports facilities; Mandatory Travel Insurance (professional liability insurance).
What is not included in the price?
Service charges. Approximately 12€ per person per day (payable at the time of booking.); All tours not expressly specified in the itinerary; Medical services; Personal expenses; All drinks on board; City taxes; Domestic connecting flights; Required visa fee. A Schengen visa is required for this itinerary. Green passport holders do not require a visa; International departure tax (can be paid at the relevant banks or at the tax office counter at the airport).
Is a visa required?
Since the itinerary calls at ports in the Schengen area, Turkish citizens travelling with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are required to obtain a Schengen visa. As the ship leaves the Schengen area and re-enters, the visa must be multiple-entry.
Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?
Yes, Turkish-speaking tour leader service is included in the price.