COSTA FAVOLOSA WITH INDIAN & NORWEGIAN FJORDS - 2026
COSTA FAVOLOSA with SCANDINAVIA & LONG NORWAY FIORDS
DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT - HAMBURG
Meet at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30. After completing check-in procedures, we will take Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 departing at 07:00 to Hamburg. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, transfer to our ship at Hamburg port. After check-in and baggage procedures, settle into your cabin and enjoy some free time. Our guide will then give a presentation introducing the ship and our tours. You can enjoy the ship until dinner. The ship will depart from port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 2 SEA VOYAGE
This day, while at sea, our ship offers many options. Those who wish can benefit from outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. Others can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performances at numerous bars. A variety of dining options will be available throughout the day.
DAY 3 BERGEN
Our ship will dock at Bergen port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests are free for personal activities. Those who wish can join the optional "Bergen City Tour & Edvard Grieg House & Floien Cable Car" organized by our guide. Starting at the UNESCO World Heritage site, we will explore this beautiful city that was a hub for trade and ships until 1830, beginning with the German Container. We will visit the Fish Market, which will captivate you with its beauty. Then, see the historic Hanseatic houses, the Håkon Palace, and Krzztburg Tower, as well as the home of the composer Edvard Grieg by Nordasvatnet Lake. On the way back, we will stop at high viewpoints for panoramic views of Bergen. Additionally, you can take the Bergen funicular to Mt. Floien for a breathtaking view of the city. After the tour, return to our ship. The ship will depart at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 4 HELLESYLT & GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, guests are free for personal activities. Those who wish can join the optional “Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour” organized by our guide. This tour starts with a visit to the enchanting two villages at the end of the Storfjord fjord, once a postal route to the north, now a popular cruise port with approximately 180 ships annually. We begin our tour by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall. The route was historically the postal route to the north but is now a tourism hub. We will see the old transport ships and the stone bridge from the 1800s. Next, we will visit Hornindal Lake, the deepest in Europe, and stop there. Proceeding, we visit the lively town of Stryn, often frequented by the royal family for fishing. After seeing the stone bridge, guests have free time for shopping and dining. Then, we pass by Djupvatnet Lake, and from the Dalsnibba summit at 1476 meters altitude, enjoy breathtaking vistas if the weather permits. Next, we will stop at the Flydalsjuvet viewpoint to photograph the Geiranger fjord. The last part of the tour involves descending through 10 hairpin turns over a length of 180 degrees. We return to our ship and depart at 20:00. Dinner and stay overnight on the ship.
DAY 5 ÅLESUND
Our ship will dock at Ålesund port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests are free for personal activities. Those who wish can join the optional “Trollstigen and Ålesund Panoramic Tour” organized by our guide. From the meeting point, your bus will take you on a scenic drive outside Ålesund, into the land of trolls. This region is famous for furniture manufacturing. Starting from Sjøholt, the route follows Storfjord through Valldal, known for its delicious strawberries, crossing the 5-meter wide and 20-25 meter deep Gudbrandsjuvet gorge. Next, we will visit the town of Stryn, famous for its fish and natural beauty. The tour includes stops at Olden, with its small red church, and at the Restoen farm, offering views of the Olden and Floen lakes. We will then head to the Trollstigen mountain pass, known for its stunning views of the Stigfossen waterfall and the Kral, Queen, and Bishop mountains. The zigzag route has 11 sharp turns. We will take photographs at the Trollfossen waterfall viewpoint. Next, we will visit Trollveggen, Europe’s highest vertical rock face. After the tour, we return to Ålesund and enjoy the panoramic city tour. Afterwards, return to the ship. The ship will depart at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 6 NORDFJORDEID
Our ship will dock at Nordfjord port at 08:00 in the morning. This area ranges from the blue glaciers, majestic mountains, fertile valleys, deep lakes, to the rugged coast of the Wild North Sea. Guests can go for a summer ski or stroll on the white sandy beaches in the same day for fresh ocean air. Alternatively, you can explore its rich cultural history. This is Europe’s largest nearby glacier. Surrounded by peaceful valleys, orderly farms, sparkling waterfalls, and high mountains, it is an important tourist center within the country. Those interested can join the optional “Olden Town & Briksdal Glacier Tour” organized by our guide. The tour departs from Olden by bus, visiting a small red church, then passing through Floen and Olden lakes to Briksdal. From there, we will walk approximately 40 minutes to reach the famous Briksdal Glacier, where waterfalls and stunning mountain views await, offering great photo opportunities of the glacier and the glacier lake. Returning to the ship, we will depart at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 7 FLAM
Our ship will dock at Flam port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests are free for personal activities. Those who wish can join the optional “Spectacular Flam Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvinde Waterfall Tour” organized by our guide. The tour starts with a visit to one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls, Tvindefossen, often called the “twin waterfall”. The route then takes us to Gudvangen, known as “the meeting place of the gods” with its beautiful scenery and charming surroundings. We will also visit Stegastein viewing platform, which offers stunning views. During the tour, we will stop at Grimsetelvi, a breathtaking natural area perfect for photos. Returning to Flam, guests can enjoy shopping at stores offering Norwegian sweaters, Omega-3 oils, and other souvenirs, with the chance for duty-free tax refunds. The ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 8 MALLOY
Our ship will dock at Maloy port at 07:00 in the morning. Located in the Kinn municipality of Vestland county, Norway. The Maloy Bridge connects the city center to the Deknepollen area on the mainland. Sor-Vagsoy Church is located in Maloy. It is one of Norway’s most important fishing ports. The ship will depart from Maloy port at 16:00 in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 9 SEA VOYAGE
This day at sea offers numerous options for guests. They can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing decks. Others can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performances at many bars. A variety of dining choices will also be available throughout the day.
DAY 10 HAMBURG & ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Hamburg port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we proceed with disembarkation and transfer to the airport with our waiting vehicle. As there is ample time before our flight, guests can join the optional “Hamburg City Tour” organized by our guides. Hamburg, located at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula in northern Germany, separates the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The city center is built around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes. Hamburg has 2,302 bridges connecting various canals and water channels. The Hamburg Port, opening into the North Sea, is the second-largest in Europe and one of the most important international trade centers. The city is also known for its many parks and is considered one of the “Green Cities.” Our tour will include the Hamburg Philharmonic Concert Hall, St. Michaelis Church, the Alster lakes, Elbe River, the Red Light District St. Pauli, Reeperbahn, Fish Market, the Port area, and the spectacular City Hall. After the tour, we will head to the airport for check-in. Depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 at 18:25. We arrive in Istanbul at 22:40 local time. End of our tour.
The flights listed in the program have been obtained from the relevant airline and the associated Cruises company. The agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the timing. Therefore, the agency reserves the right to make program changes due to any schedule modifications.
The operation agent reserves the right to change the flight route if deemed necessary. For example, it may change a departure from Marseille to Nice/Lyon or vice versa.
Visa application documents are prepared within 96 hours. Please request your visa confirmation letters from your agency at least 4 days prior to your application.
Guests are responsible for their own belongings during airport and port transfers. No agency officials, guides, or drivers are authorized to accept baggage or be held responsible.
Two of the dinner meals during the cruise are formal dinners, and all male passengers are required to wear at least one suit, while female passengers must have at least one evening gown.
The cruise company and captain reserve the right to change the route and port times before or during the tour.
The content specified in the program schedule is for illustrative purposes only. The operation agency reserves the right to change the tour content.
During the cruise, the restaurant where the group will dine and the tables assigned are generally predetermined and numbered according to the cruise company. Some ships may have open seating. For ships with assigned tables, everyone will sit at their pre-assigned tables from the first dinner until the last dinner, but guests who wish can dine at other restaurants on the ship, depending on the arrangements made by the ship's staff.
During check-in, all passengers (only one per couple) must present a credit card or make a cash deposit at the ship's reception to receive cabin keys. About 300 euros in authorization will be charged to each credit card. This is for expenses incurred on board during the cruise. Within the ship, except in the casino, no cash transactions are made. You can check your on-board expenses via the television in your cabin.
At the start of the cruise, luggage tags in various colors will be provided to the group along with your ship ticket. It is necessary to affix these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
Luggage may not arrive to your cabins until very late on the first evening of the cruise. This is due to high volume and crowding, which is solely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to pack essential items in a small carry-on bag to keep with you on the first day.
It is crucial to adhere to the ship's departure times. Guests must board the ship at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure at each port; otherwise, they may be denied boarding. The agency is not responsible for this situation.
At the end of the cruise, luggage should be packed and tagged the night before, then left outside your cabin door by midnight. After disembarkation, the group will retrieve their luggage from the designated station. Each guest is requested to personally find and check their own luggage.
Passports older than 10 years are not accepted for international travel, regardless of their validity period.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the tour.
The passport must be intact, without tears or damage.
Visa procedures for each program are the responsibility of the sales agency and passengers. The required visa information for the specific tour can be learned from the tour schedule.
All passengers must carry their return flight tickets and cruise tickets with them.
Passengers are advised to activate their international roaming for mobile phones.
On ships, depending on the region, either Euro or USD currency is used. On the first day, you can deposit cash or credit card deposits at the ship's automatic machines.
For all programs, a minimum participation of 20 people (10 cabins) is required. The operation agency reserves the right to cancel the tour at least one month in advance if participation isn’t sufficient, and may suggest alternative programs to guests.
Cancellation conditions are specified separately in each program’s details.
Guests who physically assault or verbally abuse ship staff during the cruise will be expelled from the ship by the captain.
What's Included
- Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport – Hamburg – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
- 9 nights and 10 days full-board accommodation on the preferred cabin category on the COSTA FAVOLOSA ship.
- Airport and port taxes.
- Transfer services between the airport and port.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service. (regardless of the number of people)
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack services on the ship.
- Entertainment and shows on the ship.
- Usage of the fitness & sports center.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
- Travel security package (includes cancellation coverage). 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old.
Not Included
Service charges. Approximately €13 per person per day. Paid on board
All land tours specified in the program
Healthcare services / Personal expenses
All beverages on board
Domestic connecting flights
Necessary visa fee
Overseas exit tax (You can pay it at the relevant banks or at the customs office at the airport)
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