BRAZIL & ARGENTINA & URUGUAY ABOARD COSTA SERENA with Turkish Airlines, 11 Nights - Including Hotel Accommodation

We meet at Istanbul New Airport 3 hours before departure and take our flight after completing check-in. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, we transfer to our hotel by private vehicle.

After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to our ship for check-in. Guests who wish may join the optional San Isidro & Tigre Delta tour organized by our guide at an additional cost. We set off on our Tigre Delta tour to enjoy the majestic views of the Rio de la Plata. Outside the city, we travel along Avenida del Libertador, lined with beautiful residences once owned by aristocratic families as summer homes. We then arrive in Barrio de San Isidro, where fruit trees lining the streets evoke the area's past, before continuing to the Tigre district, 36 km from the city center. Our boat tour takes us along both the main rivers and the narrow channels that form the area's most attractive section. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and enjoy free time to relax. Overnight accommodation and dinner on board our ship.

After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Montevideo tour organized by our guide at an additional cost. We explore this fascinating port city, Uruguay's capital and largest city. Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo's historic center, is renowned for its narrow streets, historic buildings and art galleries. Rich in history, the district is also a vibrant center of modern art. During the free time our guide allows for lunch, you can sample local specialties at a restaurant in Ciudad Vieja. We then continue to Plaza Independencia. This square symbolizes Uruguay's independence and is home to the Artigas Monument. Other important landmarks around the square include Solis Theatre, Estévez Palace and further historic buildings. After our Montevideo tour, we return to our ship.

We spend the entire day at sea, a perfect opportunity to enjoy this magnificent ship. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the buffet restaurant, offering a variety of dishes freshly prepared by dedicated chefs to suit every palate, or at your reserved seat in the à la carte restaurant. During the day, you can take yoga and fitness classes, play outdoor tennis, volleyball and basketball, or use the gym equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, including strength-training machines. After dinner, you can spend time in the ship's lively bars and cafés listening to live music, attend Broadway-style musical theatre shows or try your luck at the casino. Dinner and overnight on board.

After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Blumenau & Camboriu Tour organized by our guide at an additional cost. We set off for Blumenau, renowned as the Brazilian city most strongly influenced by German culture. Founded in 1850, the city retains a distinctly European character, captivating visitors with its characteristic architecture, gastronomy, nature, industries, beer and festivals. On a panoramic tour, we get to know the city as we pass the Biergarten and the town hall, built in the Enxaimel style (German style). We then head to Vila Germânica, the venue for Oktoberfest, the world's second-largest beer festival. Afterwards, we return to Camboriu. Following an enjoyable tour, we return to our ship.

After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Ilhabela tour organized by our guide at an additional cost. Located in northeastern Brazil, Ilhabela is a paradise with its tropical climate, magnificent beaches and exceptional natural beauty. Meaning 'Beautiful Island,' Ilhabela truly lives up to its name. The island stands out for its rich cultural heritage as well as its natural beauty. Historic buildings, local museums and colorful markets offer wonderful opportunities to discover Brazil's traditional culture. We first visit Igreja Matriz Church. After admiring the fascinating architecture of this 19th-century building, we head to the ruins of Forte de São Sebastião, where we explore traces of the island's defenses. Vila, the island's center, is filled with charming stone houses, cafés and restaurants, while its 19th-century churches and old buildings take you on a journey into the past. Ilhabela's restaurants serve fresh seafood and Brazilian specialties. In particular, local fish restaurants offer freshly caught fish and seafood. The delicious cocktails made with tropical fruits are also well worth trying. Overnight on board.

Rio de Janeiro comes alive with unparalleled excitement during the Rio Carnival, held every year in February or March and regarded as the world's largest carnival. This magnificent event brings together thousands of visitors from Brazil and around the world. Rio Carnival is a festival of colorful costumes, passionate dancing and spectacular music. Another captivating aspect of the carnival is its street parties. Known as blocos, these lively events take place in every neighborhood and are open to everyone. Dancing through the streets to samba rhythms played by bands, mingling with local residents and becoming part of this exuberant atmosphere are among the best ways to experience the carnival's spirit. Rio Carnival is also a celebration of Brazil's cultural richness. Samba, a form of music and dance with Afro-Brazilian roots, comes to life at the carnival. Throughout the event, you can enjoy cultural diversity in an atmosphere filled with music and dance styles from different regions of Brazil. More than an event, it is a stage for memories that will last a lifetime. Overnight on board.

We spend the entire day at sea, a perfect opportunity to enjoy this magnificent ship. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the buffet restaurant, offering a variety of dishes freshly prepared by dedicated chefs to suit every palate, or at your reserved seat in the à la carte restaurant. During the day, you can take yoga and fitness classes, play outdoor tennis, volleyball and basketball, or use the gym equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, including strength-training machines. After dinner, you can spend time in the ship's lively bars and cafés listening to live music, attend Broadway-style musical theatre shows or try your luck at the casino. Dinner and overnight on board.

We spend the entire day at sea, a perfect opportunity to enjoy this magnificent ship. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the buffet restaurant, offering a variety of dishes freshly prepared by dedicated chefs to suit every palate, or at your reserved seat in the à la carte restaurant. During the day, you can take yoga and fitness classes, play outdoor tennis, volleyball and basketball, or use the gym equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, including strength-training machines. After dinner, you can spend time in the ship's lively bars and cafés listening to live music, attend Broadway-style musical theatre shows or try your luck at the casino. Dinner and overnight on board.

After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Buenos Aires tour organized by our guide at an additional cost. As Argentina's capital and largest city, Buenos Aires is one of South America's most important cultural and economic centers. We begin our tour at Plaza de Mayo, the heart of the city. Together, we explore historic buildings and monuments and discover Argentina's history. Visits to Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo offer valuable insights into Buenos Aires' past. We then explore Avenida 9 de Julio, one of the city's most famous avenues. We walk along the world's widest avenue and visit the Obelisco, stopping for photographs in front of this iconic landmark and seeing one of Buenos Aires' symbols up close. To discover the city's artistic and cultural riches, we head to the San Telmo neighborhood, where we explore antique shops, art galleries and street performers. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on board. We then depart for our Tango Show with Dinner tour. This city, where tango remains very much alive, is famous for its special dinner shows combining Argentina's most iconic dance with local cuisine. The event offers both a performance and a cultural journey. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and enjoy free time. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Gaucho Ranch Tour at an additional cost. This renowned tour offers the opportunity to experience firsthand the cowboy culture associated with American films. We travel approximately 80 km outside Buenos Aires to a gaucho ranch. Here, we watch authentic Argentine cowboys perform on horseback, and guests who wish may ride the carefully tended, specially bred horses. Lunch includes as much specially barbecued meat as you wish. After the tour and free time, we return to our hotel.

After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Buenos Aires tour organized by our guide at an additional cost. In the final hours of day 12, we transfer to Ezeiza Airport and check in for our flight to Istanbul.