MSC EURIBIA with SCANDINAVIA & NORWAY FJORDS - ALL TOURS INCLUDED
DAY 1 SABİHA GÖKÇEN AIRPORT - COPENHAGEN
We meet at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, international terminal at 06:00, after which we complete our check-in procedures. Then, we depart for Copenhagen at 09:30 with Ajet Airlines flight number VF69. We arrive in Copenhagen at local time 12:00, and after meeting our private driver at the airport, we set off for the "Copenhagen Panoramic City Tour". The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. The Amalienborg Palace, located in the city center, is famous for being the residence of the royal family. Copenhagen, known for its high living standards in Europe, also boasts a vibrant nightlife. Defined as one of the top five cities in the world to live in, during our tour of Copenhagen, the places to be seen include the city’s symbol ‘The Little Mermaid’, Amelienborg, Christainsborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippy Neighborhood ‘Christiana’. After the tour, we return to our ship. We transfer back to our ship at Copenhagen port, check in, settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will set sail at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on board.
DAY 2 SAILING AT SEA
This day will be spent sailing at sea with our ship offering you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. If you prefer, you can shop at duty-free stores, try your luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in numerous bars. Different dining options await you throughout the day.
DAY 3 HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 09:00. After breakfast, we set off with our private vehicle for the "Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour". These two charming villages at the fork at the end of the Storfjord were once the northern postal ports, and with an average of 180 ship visits per year, they are now popular cruise ports in northern Norway due to challenging land access. We start our tour by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall... Once defined as a postal route to the north, it is now a tourist center. First, we go to the viewpoint to see Hellesylt Fjord, taking pictures of the fjord from there. Then we continue our journey to our first stop, the 1800s stone bridge and Hamle Rock. Next, we head to Hornindal Lake, the deepest lake in Europe, where we take a break. After we set off again, we head to Stryn, one of the most vibrant towns in the region. You will have free time for shopping and coffee/food after visiting the stone bridge, especially known for the royal family coming here for fishing. After a break at the foot of Djupvatnet Lake, you will be mesmerized by the view from the terrace of Dalsnibba Mountain, which is 1476 m high if the weather is nice. Then we will stop at the Flydal viewpoint and photograph the Geiranger fjord. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on board.
DAY 4 ÅLESUND
Our ship will anchor at Ålesund port at 07:00. After breakfast, we set off with our private vehicle for the "Trollstigen and Ålesund Panoramic Tour". The bus will take you from the meeting point through the beautiful region outside Ålesund to the land of trolls. This part of Møre og Romsdal is particularly known for the furniture industry. The road from Sjøholt stretching along Storfjord will take you to Valldal, famous for its delicious strawberries, through Stordal and its Rose Church (built in 1789). The next stop will be the breathtaking Gudbrandsjuvet with its narrow 5 m and 20-25 m deep valley. You can walk across a bridge from one side to the other. From here, the bus will travel to the Trollstigen plateau within Reinheimen National Park. Enjoy the magnificent views of the King's, Queen's, and Bishop's mountains as well as the Stigfossen waterfall on Troll Road. While descending from Troll Road, the driver will safely navigate through 11 sharp turns. There will be an extra photo stop where you can capture the best images of Stigfossen. Next is a visit to the Troll Wall / Trollveggen, which is the highest vertical rock face in Europe. After this stop, it will be time to head back to Ålesund. Then we will perform a panoramic city tour of Ålesund. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on board.
DAY 5 FLÅM
Our ship will dock at Flåm port at 07:00. After breakfast, we set off with our private vehicle for the "Magnificent Flåm Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvinde Waterfall Tour". After having breakfast aboard, we will first visit one of Norway's most famous waterfalls, "the twin waterfall", which we can refer to as Tvindefossen in Turkish. Our next visits will be to Gudvangen, meaning "place where the gods meet", and the Stegastein viewpoint with its nice road and magnificent views. At Grimsetelvi, which offers another delightful view in a different region, we will take a break to photograph the stunning nature before returning to Flåm. At the conclusion of the tour, before departing from our last port in Norway, you will have time to shop for famous Norwegian jackets made from very light goose down that you can also get tax refunds on, Omega-3 fish oils, and a variety of other souvenirs. Dinner and overnight stay will be on board. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00.
DAY 6 SAILING AT SEA
Another day will be spent sailing at sea with our ship providing you with many alternatives. Those who wish can take advantage of the outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. If you prefer, you can shop at duty-free stores, try your luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment offered in numerous bars. Different dining options are also available throughout the day.
DAY 7 KIEL/HAMBURG
Our ship will dock at Kiel port at 09:00. After breakfast, we set off with our private vehicle for the "Hamburg and Kiel City Tour". Located in northern Germany, at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula that separates the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, Hamburg is at the intersection of the Elbe, Alster, and Bille Rivers. The city center is established around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster Lakes. The city boasts 2,302 bridges that connect water canals. Hamburg Port, which extends into the interior from the North Sea, is Europe's second-largest port and one of the most important international trade centers. The city has many parks and is one of the top five "Green Cities" in the world. During our tour, we will visit the Hamburg Philharmonic Concert Hall, St. Michaelis Church, which is one of the most famous churches in Northern Germany, the Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, the Elbe River, the Red Light district known as St. Pauli, Reeperbahn, Fish Market, harbor area, and one of the most interesting spots, the town hall with its magnificent architecture. After some free time for shopping and food, we return to Kiel. In Kiel, we will have more free time to explore the city center. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on board.
DAY 8 COPENHAGEN - SABİHA GÖKÇEN AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 08:00. After our breakfast, we complete the disembarkation procedures, and with our waiting vehicle, we head to Copenhagen Airport. After our check-in procedures, we depart at 12:50 with Ajet Airlines flight number VF70. We will arrive at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 17:05 local time. End of our tour.