ON CARIBBEAN PRINCESS
SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC CAPITALS & 8 COUNTRIES
DENMARK – SWEDEN – FINLAND – ESTONIA – LATVIA – LITHUANIA – POLAND – NORWAY
Copenhagen – Visby – Stockholm – Helsinki – Tallinn – Riga – Klaipeda – Gdansk – Oslo – Skagen – Copenhagen
TURKISH AIRLINES – 12 NIGHTS 13 DAYS
MAY 18 (KURBAN BAYRAMI)
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – COPENHAGEN
After meeting at 04:30 in front of the THY counter at the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport, we complete check-in and passport procedures. Then we depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1783 at 07:15 to Copenhagen. Arrival in Copenhagen at 09:30 local time. Transfer from the airport by our private vehicle to the Port of Copenhagen where our ship is docked. After check-in and baggage procedures on board, settling into cabins and free time. The ship departs the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 02 SAILING AT SEA
Today, spent sailing at sea, our ship offers you many alternatives. Those who wish can make use of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you throughout the day.
DAY 03 VISBY
Our ship will dock at Visby port at 07:00. Breakfast will be served on board. Free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the additional "Visby City Walking Tour." Visby, the only Swedish town on the island of Gotland, is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List with its medieval structures. The most important of these historical remains are the walls called Ringmuren, which surround the town and old churches. Other highlights include the tower gates, 14th-century merchant houses, triangular-roofed Hanseatic houses, and Strandgatan, Sweden's oldest building. We will then walk to Almedalen, the port area, visit the historic Visby Cathedral, the ruins of St. Nicholas Church, Almedalen Park, the Botanical Garden, and historic buildings dating from the 12th, 13th and 14th centuries, experiencing the spirit of the town. After the walking tour, you may visit the famous Gotland Museum with its coins and rich collections at your leisure. Free time for shopping and photography at the end of the tour. Transfer back to the ship at the end of our tour. The ship departs the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 04 STOCKHOLM
Our ship will dock at Stockholm port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour" organized additionally by the guides. We will explore Stockholm, regarded as the Venice of the North, starting from Fjallgatan street in Södermalm, one of the city's highest points. Here we will take a short photo stop and enjoy a beautiful view of Stockholm and the harbor. We will move on to Gamle Stan (Old Town), the historic part of the city built on 3 islands, home to the Royal Palace and the Cathedral, and walk with our guide through its cobbled narrow streets. After free time in the old town, we will continue our tour by bus, passing Kungsgarden, the Royal Opera House, the National Museum, the Royal Theatre and the Grand Hotel, and seeing from the outside the Royal City Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held every year. Finally, we will visit the Vasa Museum, located outside the city, which houses the old Vasa ship that sank in 1628. After the museum visit, return to our ship. The ship departs the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05 HELSINKI
Our ship will dock at Helsinki port at 12:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Helsinki City Tour & Porvoo Medieval Town Tour" organized additionally by the guides. Our tour begins with Porvoo, one of the most beautiful towns in Finland. Porvoo is a municipality on Finland's southern coast, about 50 kilometers east of Helsinki. It is one of the six medieval towns in Finland and offers a fairy-tale visual feast with its cobbled streets and northern wooden houses. We then return to Helsinki. Starting with a photo stop at the port, you will have the chance to see this unique city, a blend of old and new, East and West, in its city center. Highlights include Senate Square, Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church), City Council, the Presidential Palace, the Olympic Stadium, the Opera House, the Parliament Building, Sibelius Park, and the famous shopping street Esplanadi. After the tour, return to our ship. The ship departs the port at 22:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06 TALLINN
Our ship will dock at Tallinn port at 07:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Tallinn City Tour & Medieval Old Town Tour" organized additionally by the guides. Starting from the port, we first begin exploring the Old Town of Tallinn. The Old Town, with its medieval structures, narrow stone streets and impressive walls, forms the historic heart of Tallinn. On this tour, we will visit some of the city's most important landmarks. First, we will explore Toompea Hill, one of the highest points in Tallinn, from where you can see the city panoramically and view the Estonian Parliament Building, a symbol of Estonia's independence struggle. Next, we visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of the city's most striking structures. Built in 1900, this magnificent cathedral has a fascinating appearance with its Russian Byzantine-style architecture and elegant interior decoration. Our next stop will be Town Hall Square. This medieval square is considered the heart of Tallinn and stands out with its surrounding historic shops, the Town Hall and the city's oldest pharmacy. Finally, we will visit St. Olaf's Church. This 16th-century Gothic church is Tallinn's tallest structure and is famous for its magnificent view over the city. After the tour, return to our ship. The ship departs the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 07 RIGA
Our ship will dock at Riga port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Riga City Tour" organized additionally by the guides. We will explore Riga, the capital of Latvia. Your tour begins with visits to the Orthodox Cathedral, the Freedom Monument and the Museum of Fine Arts. When you reach the old town area, you will walk towards Theatre Square. Taking a short break with views of the city, you can shop, buy souvenirs and stroll around. Passing through Town Hall Square, you will see St. Peter's Church, St. George's Church and St. John's Church. One of the most interesting parts of this tour will be a short recital accompanied by the church organ. You will have the chance to see from the outside structures such as the Swedish Gate and Riga Castle. Don't forget to bring your camera, as this historic city, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its Art Nouveau buildings, is one you will want to photograph at every corner. After the tour, return to our ship. The ship departs the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 08 KLAIPEDA
Our ship will dock at Klaipeda port at 11:00. Breakfast will be served on board. Free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the additional "Klaipeda & Palanga Tour." After breakfast on board, we will pass through the residential areas of Klaipeda, the port city of Lithuania, and head to Palanga, the resort town famous for its beaches. Among the sights in Palanga are the Amber Museum, housed in an old palace built by Count Tiškevičius, and the Palanga Botanical Garden, one of the most beautiful and richest botanical gardens in Lithuania. After a free time break on the Palanga beach, we will return to Klaipeda to explore this historic resort city. Sights include the old town and the Theatre Square, which we will explore both by bus and on foot. At the end of the tour, transfer back to the ship. The ship departs the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 09 GDANSK
Our ship will dock at Gdynia port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Gdynia (Gdansk) City Tour" organized additionally by the guides. Gdynia is a Polish port on the Gulf of Gdansk, facing the Baltic Sea. With a colorful maritime history, the city is also home to an iconic statue of Joseph Conrad, one of the greatest English-language novelists. This fascinating city is known for its modernist buildings and striking landmarks such as the majestic Kosciuszko Square. Farther away, the region is notable for attractions such as Malbork Castle and the lively town of Gdansk. After the tour, return to our ship. The ship departs the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 10 SAILING AT SEA
Today, spent sailing at sea, our ship offers you many alternatives. Those who wish can make use of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you throughout the day.
DAY 11 OSLO
Our ship will dock at Oslo port at 10:00 in the morning. In the morning, guests who wish may join the Oslo City Tour organized additionally by the guides in Oslo, one of the most beautiful cities of Northern Europe. Our Oslo tour begins with the Opera House at the waterfront below Akershus Fortress, whose construction dates back to the 1300s. Then we visit Frogner Park, also known as Vigeland Sculpture Park, set on an area of 45 hectares, to see the 212 bronze and granite sculptures designed by sculptor Gustav Vigeland, which attract nearly two million tourists every year. We will then enjoy panoramic views of the city, including City Hall, the Parliament, the National Theatre and the Royal Palace. After free time, we return to our ship. The ship departs the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 12 SKAGEN
Our ship will dock at Skagen port at 07:00 in the morning. This charming town at the northernmost tip of Denmark sits where the North Sea meets the Baltic Sea. With a busy harbor, you can taste local flavors among the colorful houses and fishing boats. The ship departs the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 13 COPENHAGEN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 05:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we vacate our cabins and transfer by our private vehicle waiting for us at the port to Copenhagen Airport. Guests who wish may join the "Copenhagen City Tour" organized additionally by the guides. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. Amalienborg Palace in the city center is famous as the place where the royal family still resides today. Copenhagen, one of the cities with the highest living standards in Europe, also has a very colorful nightlife. On our tour of Copenhagen, the sights include the city's symbol, the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Christiansborg and Rosenborg Palaces, the Gefion Fountain, the Tivoli Gardens, the autonomous Hippie neighborhood, and Christiania. Afterwards, we will have free time to shop on the famous Strøget in Copenhagen's center, at Kongens Nytorv (King's Square), or to mingle with young people at Nyhavn. Transfer to the airport after the tour. After passport and baggage procedures, depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1782 at 15:00 to Istanbul. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 19:15 local time. End of our tour.