DAY 01. ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
At 04.00 we meet at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport, followed by check-in. We then depart for Hamburg on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 06.50. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 08.50 local time, we transfer to the port of Kiel to board our ship, COSTA DIADEMA. After check-in and baggage procedures on the ship, we settle into our cabins, followed by free time. After boarding, our guide will hold a meeting introducing the ship and our tours; afterwards, you may enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart the port at 19.30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 02. COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Copenhagen at 10.00 in the morning. After breakfast, we set off on our "Copenhagen City Tour" with the private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. Amalienborg Palace in the city center is famous as the residence of the royal family to this day. Copenhagen, the city with the highest living standards in Europe, also has a very vibrant 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, free time at Nyhavn (New Harbour) in the city center of Copenhagen. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 18.00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 03. SEA CRUISING
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish may enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Those who want may shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives are available all day.
DAY 04. HELLESYLT – GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at the port of Hellesylt at 08.30. After breakfast, we set off on the "Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour" organized by our guide. Two enchanting villages at the end of the Storfjord fork. Once postal ports on the northern route, today they are favorite northern cruise ports of Norwegian tourism, with an annual average of 180 ship visits, despite the difficulty of land access. Our tour begins by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall... First defined as a postal route to the north, now a tourism center. We first go to the viewpoint where we will see the Hellesylt Fjord and, after photographing the fjord, we set off. Our first stops are the Hamile stone and the stone bridge dating from the 1800s. Then we go to Hornindal Lake, the deepest lake in Europe, where we take a break. After setting off again, our next stop is Stryn, one of the most lively towns in the region. After seeing the stone bridge in Stryn, where the royal family came especially for fishing, free time will be given for shopping and coffee/food. After a break at the foot of Lake Djupvatnet, if the weather is good, you will be amazed by the view from the terrace of Dalsnibba mountain at 1476 m altitude. Then we will stop at the Flydal viewing platform and photograph the Geiranger Fjord this time. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 19.30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05. BERGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Bergen at 10.30. After breakfast, we set off on the "Bergen City Tour & Floien Funicular Tour" with the private vehicle waiting for us. Until 1830, this beautiful city, which was a center of trade and shipping and is now under UNESCO World Heritage protection, will be explored starting with the German Harbour, continuing with the fish market that will charm you with its beauty. Then we will return to the city center, seeing the historic Hanseatic houses and the modern structures of the city. Then we will ascend Mt. Floien (Floyen) with Bergen's famous funicular, where you can see Bergen from a bird's-eye view. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 20.30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06. HAUGESUND
Our ship will dock at the port of Haugesund at 07.00. After breakfast, we set off on the "Haugesund Waterfall Tour" organized by our guide. From in front of the port, with the private bus waiting for us, we travel 1.5 hours to Akrafjord to get acquainted with Langfoss Waterfall up close. Akrafjord, 32 kilometers long and 650 meters deep, is home to Langfoss (Long Fall) waterfall, chosen by National Geographic and CNN as one of the 10 most beautiful waterfalls in the world. In the summer months, its emerald green water and the forested slopes surrounding you present a visual feast. After feeling the powerful energy of Longfoss Waterfall, we arrive in Haugesund accompanied by unique views. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 15.00.
DAY 07. SEA CRUISING
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish may enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Those who want may shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives are available all day.
DAY 08. KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Kiel at 09.00. After breakfast, we complete the ship's disembarkation procedures and set off to the airport with the vehicle waiting for us. Upon arrival at the airport, we complete check-in and depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 at 18.50. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23.05 local time. End of our tour.