*ALL INCLUSIVE* COSTA DIADEMA with Scandinavia & Norway Fares 2026 - Alesund
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
We meet at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 04:30, then complete check-in procedures and depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00 to Hamburg. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, we transfer to our ship in Kiel port. After check-in and baggage procedures on COSTA DIADEMA, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our guide will host a presentation after boarding, introducing the ship and our tours, after which you can enjoy the ship until dinner. The ship will set sail from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 02 COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart with the private vehicle waiting for us at the port for a “Copenhagen City Tour.” Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on the largest island, Zealand. In the city center, Amalienborg Palace, still inhabited by the royal family today, is famous. Known as one of the top five most livable cities globally, Copenhagen also boasts a vibrant nightlife. On our tour, we will see the symbol ‘Little Mermaid,’ Amalienborg, Christianborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Bohemian district of Özerk, and ‘Christiania.’ Later, we have free time at Nyhavn (New Harbor) in the city center. After the tour, we return to our ship. The ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 03 SEA PASSAGE
This day will be spent at sea, where our ship will offer numerous activities. Those who wish can enjoy the open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas, shop duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment in the bars. Different dining options will be available throughout the day.
DAY 04 HELLSYLT – GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we proceed with the private vehicle waiting for us for the “Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour.” Starting by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall, which is the end of the Storfjord fjord. Once known as the postal route heading north, it is now a popular cruise port due to its difficulty of access by land, with about 180 ships visiting annually. We will first visit the Hellesylt Fjord viewpoint to photograph the scenery. Our next stops will include Hamillstone, an old stone bridge from the 1800s, and then Hornindal Lake, the deepest lake in Europe, where we will pause. After departing from there, our next stop is Stryn, one of the region's most active towns, known for fishing and visited by royalty. We will see the stone bridge and enjoy free time for shopping, coffee, or meals. Following this, we will stop at Dalsnibba Mountain at 1476 meters high for spectacular panoramic views if the weather allows. Next, we will visit Flydalsjuvet viewing platform to photograph Geiranger Fjord. After the tour, we return to our ship. The ship departs at 18:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 05 ÅLESUND
Our ship will dock at Ålesund port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart with our private vehicle for the “Trollstigen and Ålesund Panoramic Tour.” From the meeting point, the bus will take you to the beautiful area outside Ålesund known as the land of the trolls. This region of Møre og Romsdal is especially renowned for its furniture industry. The scenic drive through Stordal to Valldal, famous for its strawberries, will be your next stop. Then, we will visit Gudbrandsjuvet, a stunning gorge with a 5 m wide and 20-25 m deep ravine, where you can walk across a bridge from one side to the other. From there, the bus will proceed to the Trollstigen plateau through Reinheimen National Park. During the visit to Trollstigen, enjoy the breathtaking views of the King, Queen, and Bishop mountains and the Stigfossen waterfall. We will then return to Ålesund for the panoramic city tour. Afterward, we return to our ship. The ship will leave at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 06 STAVANGER
Our ship will dock at Stavanger port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart with our guide for the “Stavanger & Lysefjord Boat Tour.” The boat tour in Stavanger will consist of two parts. First, we will explore the city of Stavanger, a major center of North Sea oil. Then, approximately 2.5 hours and 42 km long, we will enjoy a boat tour through Lysefjord, considered one of Norway’s most beautiful and unique fjords. The most impressive highlight of this fjord is the Pulpit Rock (Vaaz Kayası), a monolithic granite cliff rising 600 meters above sea level. Although it looks like there’s a big crack on one side from which it could fall into the sea, this is a natural formation that will likely remain for thousands of more years. After the tour, we return to our ship. The ship departs at 19:00.
DAY 07 SEA PASSAGE
This day will be spent at sea, with numerous activities available on our ship. Guests can enjoy the pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas, shop duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy live music and entertainment at various bars. A variety of dining options will be available throughout the day.
DAY 08 KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Kiel port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we disembark and transfer to the airport with our vehicle. Upon arrival at the airport, we complete check-in procedures. We depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1666 at 14:50 to Istanbul. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:15 local time. End of our tour.