Diamond Princess with Japan & South Korea
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FLIGHT INFORMATION |
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DIRECTION |
FLIGHT NUMBER |
ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
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08.07.2027 |
QR 246 |
ISTANBUL (IST) – DOHA (DOH) |
20:05 |
00:30* Arrival 09.07.2027 |
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09.07.2027 |
QR 806 |
DOHA (DOH) – TOKYO (NRT) |
02:40 |
19:10 |
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21.07.2027 |
QR 807 |
TOKYO (NRT) – DOHA (DOH) |
22:25 |
03:20* Arrival 22.07.2027 |
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22.07.2027 |
QR 239 |
DOHA (DOH) – ISTANBUL (IST) |
07:35 |
11:55 |
Day 1 ISTANBUL - DOHA (08.07.2027)
Meeting at 17:00 in front of the Qatar Airways counter at Istanbul Airport International Terminal. After check-in, passport and customs controls, we depart for Doha at 20:05 on Qatar Airways flight QR 246. Upon arrival in Doha at 17:05, we depart for Tokyo at 02:40 on Qatar Airways flight QR 806. Overnight on board.
Day 2 DOHA - TOKYO (09.07.2027)
Arrival in Tokyo at 19:10 local time. After arrival, transfer to our hotel for accommodation. Check into rooms and free time. Overnight at our hotel in Tokyo.
Day 3 TOKYO, JAPAN (10.07.2027)
After breakfast at the hotel, we have free time. We then depart with interested guests for the optional Tokyo City Tour organized by our guide. The first stop of our city tour in Tokyo, one of the world's largest metropolises, will be Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. Then we move to Harajuku, Tokyo's center for youth and fashion, and stroll along the colorful Takeshita Street. Afterwards, we head to Shibuya, one of Tokyo's most important attractions. Shibuya is famous for being home to one of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings, shopping malls, offices, restaurants, and the Hachikō Statue, which has become a symbol of loyalty. In this area decorated with neon lights and massive digital screens, when the traffic lights turn green for pedestrians, the intersection fills with thousands of people. After free time for dining and shopping, we move to Akihabara, known as Tokyo's "Electronics Center." In this popular district filled with diverse electronics stores and shopping malls, we will have the opportunity to discover manga and anime figures and themed shops. The next stop of the day will be Ginza. This district, where Japan's first Western-style buildings were constructed and now houses the most luxurious shops, is the center of shopping in Tokyo with flagship stores of both Japanese and globally renowned brands. It is also considered one of the most expensive shopping areas in the world. Our meeting point will be the world's largest Uniqlo store. The final stop of this busy but enjoyable day will be Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple. After free time on Nakamise Street, where you can find many souvenirs associated with Japan, our tour concludes. Afterwards, we return to our hotel in Tokyo. Overnight at our hotel in Tokyo.
Day 4 TOKYO (YOKOHAMA), JAPAN (11.07.2027)
We start the new day with breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we transfer to our ship at the port. Upon arrival at the port, we complete our ship check-in procedures and settle into our cabins. Our ship will depart from the port at 15:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5 TOBA, JAPAN (12.07.2027)
Our ship will dock at Toba Port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast on board, we have free time. We then depart with interested guests for the optional Toba Tour organized by our guide. Toba is a coastal town located within Mie Prefecture, Japan, on the shores of Ise Bay, famous for pearl farming. It is known worldwide thanks to the traditional Ama female divers and Kokichi Mikimoto, the pioneer of modern pearl production. Due to its marine culture and proximity to Ise Jingū Shrine, the city has been an important center throughout history. The first stop of our tour will be Ise Jingū, Japan's holiest Shinto shrine complex, reached after approximately 30 minutes of travel. Dedicated to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu Ōmikami, this sacred complex, dating back to the 7th century, consists of 125 structures. It is one of the most important sacred sites where collective prayers have been held for centuries for bountiful agriculture and rice harvests. Then, we move to the Asamayama Observation Point to enjoy the unique views of Ise Bay and the surrounding islands. After our photo break here, we visit Mikimoto Pearl Island, considered the birthplace of pearl culture. At the Pearl Museum located here, we will learn about cultured pearl production developed by Kokichi Mikimoto in 1893, and afterwards, we will watch the performance of traditional Ama pearl divers. At the end of our tour, after free time in Toba City Center, we return to the port and transfer to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 6 OSAKA, JAPAN (13.07.2027)
Our ship will dock at Osaka Port at 08:00. After breakfast on board, we have free time. We then depart with interested guests for the optional Osaka and Kyoto Tour organized by our guide. After approximately 1 hour of travel from the port, we arrive in Kyoto, which served as the capital of Japan for approximately 1,000 years and is considered the cultural capital of the country. In this open-air museum-like city that managed to survive World War II without damage, our first stop will be Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After our photo break amidst its magnificent gardens and the enchanting view reflected in the lake, we continue our tour. Our next stop will be Kiyomizu-dera Temple, also known as the "Sacred Water Temple." Along the path leading to the temple, we will have the opportunity to shop in traditional Japanese souvenir shops. This impressive Buddhist temple, located within a large park, is one of the best spots where you can capture unforgettable photos with its orange pagodas and visitors wearing kimonos. Also located in the historic Gion District, famous for its traditional tea houses, while strolling among wooden houses and narrow streets, you may feel as if you are on the set of the movie Memoirs of a Geisha. The final stop of our tour will be Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for its thousands of orange Shinto gates. After our tour, we return to Osaka and move to Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi districts, the shopping and entertainment centers of the city. After free time for shopping and exploration in Osaka, also known as "Japan's Kitchen," we transfer to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7 KOCHI, JAPAN (14.07.2027)
Our ship will dock at Kochi Port at 07:00. After breakfast on board, we have free time. We then depart with interested guests for the optional Kochi and Kochi Castle Tour organized by our guide. Kochi, a port city located at the southernmost part of Shikoku Island, the smallest of the four major islands comprising Japan, is known for its fertile agricultural lands and fish farms stretching along the southern coast of Shikoku. During the Meiji Restoration period, Kochi emerged as the center of imperialist ideology and later as an important region where democratic and human rights movements originated. The city attained its current structure with the establishment of the modern municipal system on April 1, 1889. The reason Kochi was targeted by the US XXI Bomber Command during World War II was because it was a prefectural capital and an important industrial and commercial center. In the bombing raid carried out on July 3, 1945, a large part of the city was damaged, many civilians lost their lives, and thousands became homeless. Our tour begins with a visit to Kochi Castle, one of the 12 Japanese Castle Cities that managed to reach us from the 1600s and holds great historical importance. Afterwards, we visit the Makino Botanical Gardens located at Godaisan View Terrace. Established by Dr. Makino in 1958, this impressive garden houses approximately 3,000 different plant species. We continue our journey by bus along Katsurahama Beach and visit the statue of Sakamoto Ryōma, who played an important role in ending the Sengoku Period in Japan and establishing unified Japan. Before the final stop of our tour, we will have the opportunity to taste local flavors and buy small souvenirs during free time at Hirome Market. Afterwards, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from Kochi Port at 15:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 8 HIROSHIMA, JAPAN (15.07.2027)
Our ship will dock at Hiroshima Port at 09:00. After breakfast, we have free time. We then depart with interested guests for the optional Hiroshima Tour organized by our guide. First, we will visit Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine, considered one of the three most beautiful photo spots in Japan. We reach the ferry terminal via a 30-minute journey from the port, and then take a ferry to the island for an enjoyable 10-minute ride. During the journey, the iconic Shinto Torii Gate standing in the sea offers a magnificent view. During our free time on the island, we will have the opportunity to taste local flavors, take photos, and explore the atmosphere of the island in the coastal area where deer, believed to be messengers of the gods, roam freely. Afterwards, we return to the mainland by ferry. Our next stop will be Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. The Atomic Dome, the only structure remaining in the area where the first atomic bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945, has become one of the peace symbols recognized by the entire world today. After seeing the monumental structures and symbols in the park, we visit the emotional Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Our ship will depart from the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 9 KANMON STRAIT, JAPAN (16.07.2027)
Our ship will reach Kanmon Strait at 08:00 and complete the strait crossing until 10:00. Interested guests can enjoy the unique views of the region from the outer deck of our ship during the passage through Kanmon Strait and witness this enjoyable moment. On this day, which we will spend cruising at sea, you can make use of the ship's open and closed pools, activities such as fitness and sauna, or shop in duty-free stores. Additionally, you can enjoy pleasant time at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck at the casino.
Day 10 BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA (17.07.2027)
Our ship will dock at Busan Port at 07:00. After breakfast on board, we have free time. We then depart with interested guests for the optional Busan City Tour organized by our guide. With a population of 4 million, Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, has the third-largest port capacity in the world. The city is a historic settlement built on the Nakdong River Valley. The first stop of our tour will be Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, one of the rare coastal Buddhist temples in South Korea. With its seaside location and impressive architecture, this temple is among Korea's most photogenic sacred sites. Then, we move to the Haeundae District, famous for its blue ocean views, white sandy beaches, camellia and pine forests. Here, we will see Dalmaji-gil Road, Haeundae Beach, and Dongbaekseom Island panoramically. Afterwards, we visit the UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea, where soldiers from 16 countries who lost their lives in the Korean War (1950-1953) are buried. Here, we pay our respects by visiting the two Turkish cemeteries and the Turkish monument. Our next stop will be Gamcheon Culture Village, known as "Busan's Machu Picchu." With its colorful houses, narrow streets, and art-filled atmosphere, it is one of Busan's most interesting spots. In the final part of our tour, we have free time at Gukje Market, Busan's largest and most bustling market. Here, we will have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs unique to Korea. After free time, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from Busan Port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 11 NAGASAKI, JAPAN (18.07.2027)
Our ship will dock at Nagasaki Port at 07:00. After breakfast, we have free time. We then depart with interested guests for the optional Nagasaki Tour organized by our guide. After leaving the port, passing by Megami Ohashi Bridge and Mitsubishi Shipyard, we reach Glover Garden, which houses a total of seven historic buildings, including Japan's first wooden Western-style residence. In this beautiful garden, we enjoy a pleasant walk and closely experience the architecture and atmosphere of the era. Our next stop will be Dejima Island, an artificial island built during the Edo Period in the 17th century and serving as Japan's only official connection point with the outside world for over 250 years. In this historic area, now visited as an open-air museum, we witness Japan's past. The final stop of the day will be free time for shopping in Nagasaki city center. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 12 CRUISING AT SEA (19.07.2027)
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can spend your time pleasantly by making use of the ship's open and closed pools, activities such as fitness and sauna, or shopping in duty-free stores. Additionally, you can enjoy fun time at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck at the casino.
Day 13 SHIMIZU, JAPAN (20.07.2027)
Our ship will dock at Mount Fuji Shimizu Port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we have free time. We then depart with interested guests for the optional Oshino Hakkai & Fuji Tour organized by our guide. First, we stop at Oshino Hakkai Village to enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Fuji, the symbol and sacred mountain of Japan. From this charming town, which also features traditional Japanese houses, our next stop will be Owakudani, formed by the eruption of Mount Hakone approximately 3,000 years ago. In this area famous for its sulfur fumes and hot steam, you can taste black eggs cooked in natural sulfur spring water, and if weather conditions permit, you can photograph the view of Mount Fuji to preserve in your memories. Then, we move to Togendai Station and take a pleasant cruise on Lake Ashi, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, on pirate boats, and get up close with the natural beauty of the region. After free time, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 14 TOKYO (YOKOHAMA), JAPAN - DOHA (21.07.2027)
Our ship will dock at Tokyo Port at 06:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we disembark from the ship. After leaving the ship, we transfer to the airport. Free time. With interested guests, we depart for the optional Tokyo City and Outlet Tour organized by our guide. We head to Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's busiest and most famous districts, known for its major intersections. In Shinjuku, considered one of the city's most important centers with skyscrapers, shopping malls, restaurants, nightlife, and extensive transportation networks, we enjoy the view of Tokyo from the 45-story Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, followed by free time for shopping and exploration. Our last stop before heading to the airport will be Shisui Premium Outlet. We will have the opportunity to shop at discounted prices in outlet stores of prestigious brands such as Coach, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Bottega Veneta, Michael Kors, Loewe, Versace, Stella McCartney, and Mulberry. Afterwards, we depart for our airport transfer and head towards Narita Airport. After check-in procedures, we depart from Narita Airport to Doha at 22:25 local time on Qatar Airways flight QR 807. Overnight on board.
Day 15 DOHA – ISTANBUL (22.07.2027)
Upon our arrival in Doha at 03:20 local time, we depart for Istanbul at 07:35 on Qatar Airways flight QR 239. After our arrival in Istanbul at 11:55 local time, our program concludes.
CANCELLATION & REFUND TERMS
Based on the date of cancellation relative to the reservation, the following deduction amounts or rates will apply.
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DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE FROM RESERVATION DATE |
APPLICABLE DEDUCTION RATE |
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Cancellations 75 days and more |
%10 |
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74 - 57 days prior |
%25 |
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54 - 29 days prior |
%50 |
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28 – 16 days prior |
%75 |
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15 – 0 days prior |
%100 |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- If passports and required documents are submitted completely, AGENCY will assist with visa applications. For international trips, a passport valid for at least 6 months is mandatory.
- AGENCY is not responsible for any problems arising from the late or incomplete submission of required documents for the visa.
- Having obtained a visa does not guarantee entry into that country. Passport control officers have the authority to deny entry. In such cases, responsibility lies with the traveler.
- In hotels, triple rooms may have an extra bed which can be smaller than standard beds. Some hotels do not offer a third bed. In packages working with such hotels, AGENCY will inform guests during the sales process.
- Child prices are valid only if children stay in the same room and cabin as their parents as the 3rd and 4th person. For the 0-2 years child policy, the child must not have turned 2 years old on the tour return date; for the 3-12 years child policy, the child must not have turned 12 years old on the tour return date.
- AGENCY reserves the right to make changes to the program due to external reasons.
- In case of insufficient participation, AGENCY will notify guests of cancellation or modification at least 21 days before the tour departure.
- AGENCY acts as an intermediary between passengers and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Flight times may change prior to departure. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure date. Passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
- Domestic low-cost flights include a 20 kg baggage allowance.
- AGENCY reserves the right to change the hotels specified in the program, provided the category remains the same.
- Optional tours are organized based on a minimum participation requirement. If participation is insufficient, they cannot be organized. If the number of participants is insufficient, prices may be revised by the guide and a new arrangement made.
- For optional tours along the route, guests who will not participate will be directed by the guide to rest areas located before city entrances.
- Tours that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be carried out. AGENCY is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
- In case of cancellation or modification, the "AGENCY SALES CONTRACT" applies.
- During the cruise, two of your evening meals are formal dinners. It is recommended that every male passenger wishing to dine there has at least one suit, and female passengers have at least one evening gown.
- During the cruise, the restaurants and tables where our group will have dinner will be predetermined and numbered according to names. Therefore, everyone will sit at their predetermined locations from the first meal to the last meal on board.
- During check-in for the ship, every passenger (only one person per couple) must present a credit card to the ship reception or deposit cash, without exception. Cash is not used anywhere on the ship except in the casino. The EUR currency and credit cards are valid on board. You can view all your expenses via the televisions in your cabins.
- Bringing alcohol, irons, hair dryers, etc., onto the ship is strictly prohibited.
- At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags of specific colors will be sent to you along with your cruise ticket for all our group's luggage. These tags must be attached to your luggage at the cruise port.
- Your luggage may not arrive in your cabins until late evening on the first day of the ship's departure. This is a situation caused by congestion and crowds, which is definitely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to pack essential items for your first day on board into a small handbag and carry them with you.
- You must strictly adhere to the ship's departure times. At ports, boarding must be completed no later than 60 minutes before the ship's departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board. Our agency will not be responsible for such situations.
- At the end of our cruise, you must collect your luggage, attach the labels previously left in your cabins the night before, and leave them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After disembarkation procedures, our group will collect their luggage from the designated station. WE URGENTLY REQUEST THAT EVERY GUEST PICK UP AND CHECK THEIR OWN LUGGAGE.
- ALL GUESTS MUST CARRY THEIR ROUND-TRIP FLIGHT TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM. PASSENGERS WHO DO NOT HAVE PRINTED COPIES OF THEIR TICKETS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN ENTRY INTO THE COUNTRY/SHIP.
What's Included
Qatar Airways scheduled flights with economy class (Istanbul-Doha) – (Doha-Tokyo) and (Tokyo-Doha) – (Doha-Istanbul) connecting flights
10 nights full board accommodation in the cabin category you have chosen
2 nights room and breakfast accommodation in Tokyo
All transfers
Port, airline and city taxes (1200 Euro)
Turkish guide service (minimum 20 people)
Daily entertainment, animation and shows organized for each day and night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals on board
Captain's welcome party and gala dinner
Not Included
Ship staff service fee (Daily 17 USD)
Healthcare services
Land tours organized in ports
Beauty center and SPA area
All beverages on board
Expenses incurred during hotel stays
Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, phone, etc.)
Domestic connecting flights
Travel health insurance
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