DAY 01. ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
After meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, we complete our check-in procedures and then depart for Hamburg at 07:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, we transfer to the port of Kiel where our ship is docked. After check-in and baggage procedures on the MSC EURIBIA, we settle into our cabins and then have free time. After boarding, our guide will hold a meeting to introduce you to the ship and our tours, and then you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 02. COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Copenhagen at 08:00. After breakfast, we set off for the "Copenhagen City Tour & Canal Tour" organized by our guide. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the largest island of the country. The Amalienborg Palace in the city center is famous as the place where the royal family still resides today. Copenhagen, which has the highest living standards in Europe, also has a very colorful nightlife. Described as one of the five best cities in the world to live in, our tour of Copenhagen includes the city's symbol "The Little Mermaid," Amelienborg, Christiansborg and Rosenborg Palaces, the Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippy Neighborhood and "Christiania." Then, at Nyhavn (New Harbor) in the city center, we will take a boat tour lasting approximately 1 hour, during which we will immerse ourselves in the heart of the city, blending the magnificent old and new of Copenhagen. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 03. SEA CRUISE
Spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives today. Those who wish can make use of the ship's outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who wish can shop at the duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining options will also be available throughout the day.
DAY 04. HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at the port of Hellesylt at 09:00. After a technical stop, we arrive at the port of Geiranger at 12:00. After breakfast, we will enjoy our coffee accompanied by a magnificent fjord view. Then, with our private bus and guide waiting for us at the port, we will enjoy Geiranger and its surroundings. Originally a postal route heading north, Geiranger is now a tourism center. We will pass through two ferry crossings, greeting the Hellesylt Fjord along the way. Our first stop will be the Pregnant Rock and the stone bridge dating back to the 1800s. Then we will visit Lake Hornindal, the deepest lake in Europe, where we will take a break. After resuming our journey, our next stop is Stryn, one of the most vibrant cities in the region. Stryn, where the royal family came especially for fishing, is a place for shopping and a coffee and snack break. After a stop at the foot of Lake Djupvatnet, we will stop at the Flydal viewing platform, where we will photograph the Geiranger Fjord. After our tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on board. Our ship will depart the port at 21:00.
DAY 05. ALESUND
Our ship will dock at the port of Alesund at 07:00. After breakfast, we set off for the "Trollstigen and Alesund Panoramic Tour" organized by our guide. From the meeting point, the bus will take you from the beautiful region outside Ålesund to the land of trolls. This part of Møre og Romsdal is especially known for its furniture industry. The road from Sjøholt along Storfjord will take you through Stordal and its Rose Church (built in 1789) to Valldal, famous for its delicious strawberries. The next stop is Gudbrandsjuvet, a breathtakingly beautiful gorge 5 m wide and 20–25 m deep. You can walk across a bridge from one side of the pass to the other. From here, the bus will head from Reinheimen National Park to the Trollstigen plateau. Enjoy the magnificent views of Trollstigen (Troll Road), the Kongen, Dronningen and Bispen mountains, and the Stigfossen waterfall. While descending Troll Road, the driver will safely navigate the bus through 11 sharp turns. At the bottom of Troll Road, there will be an extra photo stop where you can take the best pictures of Stigfossen. Next is a visit to the Troll Wall / Trollveggen, the highest vertical rock face in Europe. After this stop, it is time to return to Ålesund. Then we will return to Alesund and take a panoramic city tour. After our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06. FLÅM
Our ship will dock at the port of Flåm at 07:00. After breakfast, we set off for the "Magnificent Flåm Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvinde Waterfall Tour" organized by our guide. On this tour, which will feel like walking through a postcard landscape, we first visit Tvindefossen, one of Norway's most famous waterfalls. Our subsequent visits will be to Gudvangen, meaning "meeting place of the gods," and the Stegastein viewpoint, with its enjoyable road and magnificent views. During our break at Grimsetelvi, another scenic area offering a very pleasant view, we will photograph the magnificent nature before returning to Flåm. At the end of the tour, before leaving Norway's last port of call, you will have time to shop at stores selling the famous lightweight goose-down Norwegian jackets, fish oil supplements such as Omega-3, and a wide variety of other souvenirs, where you may also be eligible for a tax refund. Dinner and overnight on board. Our ship will depart the port at 18:00.
DAY 07. SEA CRUISE
Spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives today. Those who wish can make use of the ship's outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who wish can shop at the duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining options will also be available throughout the day.
DAY 08. KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Kiel at 09:00. After breakfast, we complete our ship disembarkation procedures and set off in our waiting vehicle for the "Hamburg City Tour." Located at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula, which separates the North Sea and the Baltic Sea in northern Germany, Hamburg sits at the confluence of the Elbe, Alster and Bille rivers. The city center is built around Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes. The city has 2,302 bridges connecting its waterways. The Port of Hamburg, extending inland from the North Sea, is Europe's second-largest port and one of the most important international trade centers. With numerous parks throughout the city, Hamburg is one of the top five "Green Cities" in the world. During our tour, we will see the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie concert hall, St. Michaelis Church, one of the most famous churches in Northern Germany, the Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, the Elbe River, St. Pauli, also known as the Red Light District, Reeperbahn, the Fish Market, the harbor area, and one of the most interesting landmarks, the City Hall with its magnificent architecture. After free time for shopping and lunch, we head to the airport. After check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1664. We arrive in Istanbul Airport at 22:40 local time. End of our tour.