TOURS INCLUDED - SCANDINAVIA & NORWEGIAN FJORDS WITH COSTA DIADEMA - BERGEN 2027

01. DAY  ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
After meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:00, we complete our check-in procedures, then depart for Hamburg at 06:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 08:50 local time, we transfer to our ship at the port of Kiel. After check-in and baggage procedures for the COSTA DIADEMA, 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 may enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship departs the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight on board.

02. DAY COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Copenhagen at 10:00. After breakfast, we depart for the "Copenhagen City Tour" with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. The Amalienborg Palace in the city center is famous as the residence of the royal family to this day. Copenhagen, Europe's city with the highest living standards, also has a very colorful nightlife. On our tour of Copenhagen, which is described as one of the five best cities in the world to live in, the sights include 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), 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.

03. DAY SEA CRUISE
Spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives today. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Those who want can 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 also available throughout the day.

 

04. DAY HELLESYLT – GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at the port of Hellesylt at 08:30. After breakfast, we depart for the "Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour" organized by our guide. Two fascinating villages at the fork at the end of Storfjord. Once postal ports on the northern route, today they are favorite northern cruise ports of Norwegian tourism, with an average of 180 ship visits per year, despite the difficulty of land access. We begin our tour by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall... First defined as the 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, and take a break there. Our next stop after setting off again is Stryn, one of the most active cities in the region. After seeing the stone bridge in Stryn, where the royal family especially comes to fish, free time will be given for shopping and coffee/meals. Then, after a break at the foot of Djupvatnet Lake, 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 this time photograph the Geiranger fjord. After our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight on board.

05. DAY BERGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Bergen at 10:30. After breakfast, we depart for the "Bergen City Tour & Floien Funicular Tour" with our private vehicle waiting for us. Until 1830, this beautiful city, which was a trading and ship stopover point and is now under UNESCO World Heritage protection, will be explored starting with the German Harbour, continuing with the fish market that will captivate you with its beauty. Then we will return to the city center, seeing the historic Hanseatic houses and the modern buildings of the city. Then we will ascend Mt. Floien (Floyen) by Bergen's famous funicular, where we can see Bergen from a bird's-eye view. After our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 20:30. Dinner and overnight on board.

06. DAY STAVANGER
Our ship will dock at the port of Stavanger at 09:00. After breakfast, we depart for the "Stavanger Walking Tour" accompanied by our guide. After disembarking from the ship, we begin our walking tour to explore Stavanger, one of Norway's oldest and most beautiful cities. First we will see the Vågen harbour area, famous for its colorful wooden houses and lively atmosphere, then we will enjoy a pleasant walk through the streets of Gamle Stavanger (Old Stavanger), the city's historic heart and considered one of Europe's best-preserved wooden house settlements. After photo stops among the traditional white-painted Norwegian houses, we will visit Stavanger Cathedral, with its impressive architecture dating from the 12th century, and the surrounding historic square. Then we will give free time in the Fargegaten (Colorful Street) area, which is noted for its colorful murals and art works, where we will have the opportunity to discover local cafes, boutique shops and the daily life of the city up close. Guests who wish may additionally join the "Lysefjord Boat Tour (180 EUR)". Our boat tour in Stavanger will consist of two parts. In the first part, we walk together around Stavanger, Norway's wealthiest city and the center of North Sea oil. Then we plan to spend time on a boat tour of the 42 km Lysefjord (Light Fjord), which takes about 2.5 hours. The most striking point of this fjord, which many consider to be the most beautiful and distinctive in Norway, is the monolithic granite rock called Pulpit Rock (Preacher's Rock), 600 m above the sea. Although the large crack visible from three sides of the rock gives the impression that it could fall into the sea at any moment, thousands of years will probably still be needed for this natural event to occur. After our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

 

07. DAY SEA CRUISE
Spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives today. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Those who want can 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 also available throughout the day.

08. DAY KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Kiel at 09:00. After our breakfast, we complete the ship disembarkation procedures and depart for the airport with our waiting vehicle. After arriving at the airport, we complete our check-in procedures and depart for Istanbul at 18:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1664. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:05 local time. End of our tour.