MSC SPLENDIDA
Istanbul City Stay with Mediterranean Cruise & Flights
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What's included
- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Cruise as per itinerary
- Cruise meals and non-chargeable entertainment
- Entrance tickets to sites on tour
- International flights from Australia
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Professionally guided local tour
- Transport in air conditioned vehicles
- Airport transfers
- Any items or services not specified
- Cruise gratuities
- Cruise transfers
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
Tour & cruise package overview
Fly from Australia to Turkiye. Upon arrival, you’ll be based in Istanbul for 6 nights with the inclusion of exciting sightseeing tours with local guides. Tick off all the top sights and travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula to witness the infamous WW1 battlefields and pay our respects at Lone Pine Memorial.
Following the breathtaking city stay, board stylish MSC Splendida for an international cruise experience. This spectacular 7-night cruise takes you from Istanbul to Corfu, Bari, Athens and Izmir in Turkey.
With up to 3959 passengers on board MSC Splendida, the eco ship is one of MSC’s biggest Fantasia class ships. There’s plenty of poolside space to relax in on those days at sea and there’s loads of entertainment, from the sports arena, 4D cinema and Formula 1 simulator, to the Broadway-style theatre and glamorous casino. Whether you want a mid-morning coffee or late-night cocktail, Splendida has a range of designer-themed bars to match your mood and you can enjoy the eclectic range of restaurants that offer gourmet cuisine inspired by your destinations.
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Sale Prices
Get in early for this special fly-stay-tour-cruise deal that departs in 2024 and 2025!
Lowest-price departures from $5499 per person, twin share in an Inside Cabin:
- 2024 – 14 November, 21 November
- 2025 – 25 January; 01, 08, 14, 22 February; 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 March; 05, 12 April
Upgrade to an Ocean View Cabin from an extra $300 per person, twin share.
Add a Drinks Package from $499 per person.
Single supplement for a private room & cabin is an extra $2000.
For full details and the latest deals for cabin upgrades, please call our travel experts on 1300 168 910 or email [email protected] today!
Note: Prices in AUD are per person based and subject to confirmation with the airlines, hotel, local operators and cruise company. Single supplement applies for solo occupancy. Prices were applicable on 20 July 2024 and sale can be withdrawn without notice. Contact us for current prices and for travel at other times of the year. Booking code CRTMS15M
Inclusions at a glance
- Flights – International return economy class airfares to Istanbul
- Fly from Melbourne or Sydney (surcharges may apply for other cities)
- Airfares include airline taxes & fees
- Accommodation – 6 nights Istanbul at Hotel Sari Konak or similar, standard room
- Daily breakfast
- Sightseeing – Local tours as per the itinerary with English-speaking guides
- Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar
- Bosphorus Cruise by public ferry
- Suleymaniye Mosque, Fenner & Balat Districts
- Istanbul Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
- Gallipoli National Park full day mini-bus tour, with National Park entry ticket
- Cruise – 7 nights MSC Med & Greece Cruise
- Round-trip from Istanbul
- Choice of cabin aboard MSC Splendida
- All meals & non-chargeable entertainment on board the ship
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- DAY 15
Depart Australia for Turkey
The day has finally arrived, when it's time to board your flights to Istanbul.
Arrive in Istanbul
Upon arrival at the airport, catch a taxi to the hotel for your 6-night stay in Istanbul. Remainder of the day is free to begin exploring Istanbul.
Istanbul Sightseeing
Today’s local tour includes highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar.
Bosphorus Cruise
A highlight today is cruising the Bosphorus by Public Ferry. See Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower (from outside) and the Spice Market.
Istanbul Sightseeing
With your local guide, discover Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill by Cable Car and Rahmi Koc Museum.
Gallipoli National Park Tour
Take a trip into the past on a full-day tour of Gallipoli from Istanbul, travelling by air-conditioned minibus to the battlefields and war memorials of the ANZAC campaign of the Battle of Gallipoli during World War I.
Depart Istanbul early in the morning, stopping en route for refreshments (breakfast served at own expense). Upon arrival on the Gallipoli Peninsula, after lunch your tour will focus on the ANZAC sector of the infamous battlefields. Stop at 11 different points of interest to learn more about the fateful events of the Australian and New Zealand troops, including ANZAC Cove where the troops first landed and set up base. Go to Beach Cemetery, where many of the soldiers who died during the Battle of Gallipoli were buried. Pause to reflect at the Lone Pine Memorial, one of 5 memorials on the peninsula that commemorate servicemen of the former British Empire killed in the campaign but who have no known grave. Visit the battlefields of The Nek and Chunuk Bair, where experienced guides will paint a picture that brings the war to life. Then, return to Istanbul by comfortable minibus for a hotel drop off and the end of the tour services.
Istanbul Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
Jump aboard a double-decker bus and enjoy a tour designed for those who want flexibility during their sightseeing exploration of Istanbul. With additional commentary from your audioguide, you will learn interesting facts about key sights. During the route you can stop at locations like Sultanahmet Square, Eminönü, Karaköy, Galataport, Dolmabahçe Palace, Naval Museum, Beylerbeyi Palace, Taksim Square, Beşiktaş Bazaar, Şişhane, and Egyptian Spice Bazaar.
Greece & Italy Mediterranean Cruise
It's time to check out of your hotel room this morning. If you wish, you can store your luggage at the hotel until it’s time to catch a taxi to the port to board your MSC cruise.
MSC Cruise
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Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
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Day 8 |
Istanbul, Turkey |
9:00pm |
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Day 9 |
At Sea |
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Day 10 |
Corfu, Greece |
2:00pm |
9:00pm |
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Day 11 |
Bari, Italy |
7:00am |
7:00pm |
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Day 12 |
At Sea |
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Day 13 |
Athens (Piraeus), Greece |
7:00am |
5:00pm |
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Day 14 |
Izmir, Turkey |
7:00am |
3:00pm |
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Day 15 |
Istanbul, Turkey |
9:00am |
Disembarkation Istanbul, Fly to Australia
After disembarking early this morning, please make your own way to the airport for your flights back to Australia.
More about Greece
More about Turkey Discover Turkey
- Drink a real Turkish coffee. This isn't just a heart-starter in the morning, it's a ritual that should be savoured and appreciated in a local cafe.
- Try a Turkish bath, or hammam. You'll be steamed, scrubbed and pounded in the quest for wellness, but it will be worth it and it's one of those things you need to do at least once in your life!
My Travel Experience Review
This wonderful cruise package starts and ends in Istanbul. Enjoy Turkey day tours with local guides and the luxurious facilities aboard MSC Splendida. Plus, includes return flights from Australia.
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Trip departure
This cruise package includes flights from Australia.
Dates are subject to availability at time of booking and prices vary depending on travel dates.
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Start time
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Lead-price departure was correct on 19 July 2024. Prices fluctuate for cruise cabin categories and departure dates, please contact us for current rates.
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