*ALL INCLUSIVE* COSTA DIADEMA with SCANDINAVIA & NORWAY FARES - EID al-Adha
DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
Meet at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30. After check-in procedures, we will depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00 to Hamburg. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, we will transfer to our ship at the Kiel port. After check-in and luggage procedures on the COSTA DIADEMA, we will settle into our cabins and then have free time. Our guide will conduct a brief introduction to the ship and our tours after the embarkation. You can enjoy the ship until dinner. The ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 2 COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will depart with our private vehicle waiting at the port for a “Copenhagen City Tour.” Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on the largest island of Zealand. The city is famous for the Amalienborg Palace in the city center, still the residence of the royal family. Copenhagen is considered one of the top five most livable cities in the world and has a vibrant nightlife. During our city tour, we will see the icon of the city, ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Amalienborg, Christiansborg, Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippie Quarter, and ’Christiana.’ Afterwards, free time will be available at Nyhavn, the New Harbour. After the tour, we will return to our ship. The ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 3 SEA DAY
On this day, while at sea, our ship will offer many activities. Those interested can enjoy the open and indoor pools, Jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. You can shop at duty-free stores, try your luck in the casino, or enjoy diverse music and entertainment at various bars. A variety of dining options will be available throughout the day.
DAY 4 FLAM
Our ship will dock at Flam port at 07:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we will transfer with our private vehicle for the “Spectacular Flam Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvin Geiranger Waterfall Tour.” After a breakfast on board, we will visit the Tvindefossen, one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls, often called the “twin waterfalls.” We will then visit Gudvangen, known as the ‘meeting place of the gods,’ with its scenic route and breathtaking views, and the Stegastein viewpoint. Our next stop will be Grimsetelvi, famous for its natural beauty, where we can take photos. Then, we return to Flam. Before leaving Norway’s last port, you'll have time to shop in stores where you can get tax refunds and find lightweight Norwegian down jackets, Omega-3 fish oils, and various souvenirs. The ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 5 ÅLESUND
Our ship will dock at Ålesund port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will transfer with our private vehicle for the “Trollstigen and Ålesund Panoramic Tour.” The meeting point will take us from outside Ålesund into the beautiful region of trolls. This region of Møre og Romsdal is especially known for its furniture industry. From Sjøholt, along the Storfjord, through Stordal with its Rose Church (built in 1789) and the famous strawberries of Valldal, our journey continues. Next, we will visit the breathtaking Gudbrandsjuvet, a narrow gorge of 5 m width and 20-25 m depth, where you can walk over a bridge spanning the canyon. The bus will then head to Trollstigen, a mountain pass with stunning views of the kings, queens, bishops, and the Stigfossen waterfall. As we descend Trollstigen, the driver will pass through 11 sharp bends. There's a photo stop at the bottom of Trollstigen for excellent photos of Stigfossen. Next, we will visit Trollveggen, Europe’s highest vertical rock face. Afterward, we will return to Ålesund and do a panoramic city tour. After the tour, we will return to our ship. The ship will depart at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 6 STAVANGER
Our ship will dock at Stavanger port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will disembark and head to Stavanger Marina, where our boat tour will take place (about 15 minutes). We will then depart for the “Stavanger & Lysefjord Boat Tour.” The tour in Stavanger consists of two parts. First, we will explore Norway’s richest city, known for its North Sea oil. Afterwards, we will take a 42 km boat tour in Lysefjord, which lasts about 2.5 hours. This fjord is considered one of Norway’s most beautiful, with its unique scenery and the famous Pulpit Rock (Vaaz Kayası), a monolithic granite cliff soaring 600 meters above the fjord. The crack running through the rock gives the impression it could fall at any moment, though it is a natural formation requiring millennia to form. After the tour, we return to the ship. The ship will depart at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 7 SEA DAY
On this day at sea, our ship will offer numerous activities. Guests can enjoy the open and indoor pools, Jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. Shopping at duty-free stores, trying their luck in the casino, or enjoying diverse live music and entertainment at numerous bars are options available. A variety of dining options will also be available throughout the day.
DAY 8 KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
The ship will dock at Kiel port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will disembark and transfer to the airport with our private vehicle. Upon arrival at the airport, check-in processes will be completed, and we will depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1666 at 14:50 to Istanbul. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:15 local time. The tour concludes.