France and Spain Tour , August 26

ISTANBUL - MARRAKECH We meet at the international departure terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight. After handling luggage, tickets, and boarding procedures, we transfer to our special bus waiting for us at the airport for our flight to Marrakech with Turkish Airlines. Following the flight, we set off for our Marrakech city tour. Among the sights we will see are the Koutoubia Minaret and the vibrant Jmaa el Fna, the largest square in Africa, known for its street performances, snake charmers, and outdoor restaurants. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Marrakech and enjoy some free time. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at our hotel.

MARRAKECH - ESSAOUIRA - MARRAKECH After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish to join the optional Essaouira and Atlantic Ocean tour (75 Euro) will depart. In this region, known for its dense Argan trees, we will first visit the Argan Oil Cooperative and learn about Argan Oil. Next, we will arrive at the city of Essaouira, located on the Atlantic Ocean coast. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a former Portuguese city that reminds us of old Bodrum. It features a fishing port and is a coastal town where art and culture intertwine, having been the backdrop for many productions, including Orson Welles' Othello and the widely watched Game of Thrones series. The city's fortress, fishing port, and the Medina, built based on ancient Roman cities, are among the sights to see. You can explore the narrow, winding streets that you won't get enough of and enjoy delightful shopping. After the tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Marrakech, where you will have free time to relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at our hotel.

MARRAKECH - MAJORELLE GARDENS - FILM STUDIOS - AIT BENHADDOU - OUARZAZATE After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish to join can embark on an optional tour of the Majorelle Gardens, Yves Saint Laurent's Mysterious Treasure (70 Euro). We will explore the Majorelle Gardens, one of the most beautiful spots in Marrakech, founded by French furniture designer and painter Jaques Majorelle and brought to its current form by the famous designer Yves Saint Laurent. Following our visit to the gardens, we will set off for Ouarzazate. Upon our arrival in Ouarzazate, we will head to the Hollywood (Atlas) Film Studios for an optional extra (30 Euro). We will see stunning Ait Benhaddou, which has served as a set for many Hollywood films such as Gladiator, The Mummy, Alexander, and the recent television phenomenon Game of Thrones. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Ouarzazate, a city that has hosted many Hollywood films and celebrities like Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, and Martin Scorsese, and enjoy some free time. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.

OUARZAZATE - SAHARA DESERT CAMP After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and set off for the Sahara Desert. Upon arrival, we head towards our desert camp located at the foot of the red sand dunes of the Great Sahara Desert. We settle into our camp and then, for those interested, we embark on an optional extra Camel Safari (35 Euro) for a Sunset or Sunrise Experience in the Sahara Desert. We will travel to the sand dunes where we will go on a safari. Following this, our unforgettable journey will continue on camelback starting from Merzouga, where we will be treated to a stunning sunset view. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel and enjoy some free time. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.

SAHARA DESERT CAMP - MIDELT - IFRANE - FES After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Fes. We will take a photo break in the magnificent Ziz Valley, followed by a lunch break at a local restaurant in the town of Midelt. Next, we continue to Ifrane, known as the little Switzerland of Morocco, located in the Atlas Mountains, famous for its ski resort and Swiss-style architecture. After a coffee break here, we proceed to Fes. Following the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and enjoy free time. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.

FES - Chefchaouen - FES After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for the optional Blue City Chefchaouen Tour (80 Euro) for those interested. Following breakfast at the hotel, we will head out for the Chefchaouen Tour. After a walk through the maze-like, vibrant blue streets of Chefchaouen, which has long surpassed the borders of Morocco in fame, we will have free time for shopping and lunch for those who wish to explore. After our delightful visit to Chefchaouen, we will transfer back to our hotel in Fes and have free time to relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at our hotel.

La Spezia | Florence & Pisa After enjoying breakfast on board, guests who wish to do so can join the optional extra Florence & Pisa Tour organized by our guide. We are heading to Pisa, famous for its Leaning Tower, which is considered one of the most important historical monuments in the world and was held by Pisa during the 12th century for its trade supremacy in the Western Mediterranean. During the panoramic tour, we will visit the Pisa Tower, the cathedral, the baptistery, and the Piazza dei Miracoli. After the tour, we will return to our ship.

CASABLANCA - ISTANBUL After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will check out of our rooms. At the time indicated by our guide, we will transfer to the airport. After handling luggage, tickets, and boarding procedures, we will fly to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight. Upon our arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and services will conclude.