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Day 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL |
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After our meeting at Istanbul Airport's international terminal at 04:30, we will proceed with our check-in procedures, and then we will depart for Hamburg with Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00. We will arrive in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, followed by a transfer to our ship at Kiel port. Since our ship check-in time will be in the afternoon, we will have a short break in Kiel city to enjoy the city together. Then, we will transfer to the port. After check-in and luggage procedures on the MSC EURIBIA, we will settle into our cabins and then have free time. Our guide will hold a meeting to introduce the ship and our tours after the ship's entry; you can enjoy the ship until dinner time. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. |
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Day 02 COPENHAGEN |
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Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will depart for “Copenhagen City Tour” with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is located on the largest island of the country, Zealand. The Amalienborg Palace, located in the center of the city, is famous as the residence of the royal family to this day. Copenhagen, known for its high living standards in Europe, also has a vibrant nightlife. Our tour of Copenhagen includes seeing the city’s symbols like 'The Little Mermaid', Amelienborg, Christianborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippie Neighborhood, and 'Christiania'. Afterwards, we will have free time in Copenhagen's central Nyhavn (New Harbor). After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. |
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Day 03 SAILING AT SEA |
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This day will be spent sailing at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship's open and closed pools, Jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who wish can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino or enjoy various music and entertainment activities in numerous bars. Different dining options will also be available to you throughout the day. |
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Day 04 HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER |
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Our ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will depart with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port for “Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour”. We begin our tour by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall... It used to be a post harbor to the north, and today it is a tourism center with an average of 180 ship visits per year, particularly due to the difficulty of land access, making it a popular cruise port in northern Norway. First, we will go to a viewpoint to see the Hellesylt Fjord, take photos and then set off. Our first stop is the historic stone bridge from the 1800s and the pregnant rock. Then we will head to Hornindal Lake, the deepest lake in Europe, where we will take a break. After continuing our journey, the next stop will be Stryn, one of the most vibrant cities in the region. After seeing the stone bridge, free time will be given for shopping and coffee/food. Following a break at Djupvatnet Lake, you will be mesmerized by the view from 1476 meters high Dalsnibba Mountain, if the weather is nice. Then we will stop at the Flydal viewing platform and photograph Geiranger Fjord. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. |
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Day 05 ALESUND |
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Our ship will dock at Alesund port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will depart for "Alesund City Tour & Giske & Godoy Island Tour". During today's tour, we will go up to Axca Mountain to see the city's panoramic view, then we will visit the two important islands of the Giske community, Giske and Godoy, using the world's renowned tube tunnels. Giske is also called Saga Island because it is the birthplace of the famous Viking King Chieftain Rollo, the first ruler of the Norman settlement known as Normandy. Here we will see the historic church built with ancient marble stone, which was previously used as a chapel, that dates back to 1150, and then we will cross to Godoy Island to see the fishing village of Alnes and its lighthouse with its impressive views and scenery. We will learn about the history of rural life in Norway by visiting the Sammoore open-air museum. On our way back, we will pass through the famous fishing harbor known for processing herring and cod fish, the fjord Borgund, which used to be a trade center, as well as modern neighborhoods before returning to the city center. After a short free time here, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. |
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Day 06 FLAM |
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Our ship will dock at Flam port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will board the bus waiting for us at the port and start with our guide the “Flamsbana Nostalgic Train Tour & Viking Road Tour”. We will begin our tour from Norway's longest and deepest fjord, Sognefjord, one of the special ports of the fjord. With its panoramic trains, the historic Flamsbana will take us from Flam to Myrdal, crossing one of the world's steepest railways. The Flamsbana train was chosen by Lonely Planet in 2014 as the best train journey in the world and is considered one of the ten most beautiful train journeys in Europe by National Geographic Traveler Magazine. This magnificent journey will surprise us with natural wonders at the stops along the way. We will get off the train at the historic Myrdal train station, located at an altitude of 867 meters, and then we will take a new technological train heading to Voss. We will see Voss city, which has earned the title of the capital of nature sports and has one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. After some time for personal activities, we will visit one of the region's most beautiful waterfalls, Tvindefossen (the Twins waterfall), believed to give youth and strength to those who drink its water. While having coffee on the terrace of the prestigious Stalhaim Hotel, which has been a popular route in the north since 1840 with its 13 zig-zag canyon views, you will experience an unforgettable nature feast. After a break at the Viking village Gudvangen, our tour will end at the port where our ship is anchored in Flam. After our tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. |
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Day 07 SAILING AT SEA |
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This day will be spent sailing at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship's open and closed pools, Jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who wish can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino or enjoy various music and entertainment activities in numerous bars. Different dining options will also be available to you throughout the day. |
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Day 08 KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT |
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Our ship will dock at Kiel port at 09:00. After our breakfast, we will carry out our disembarkation procedures and then set off for “Hamburg City Tour” with the vehicle waiting for us. Hamburg, located at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula, which separates the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, is situated 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 connecting its canals. The Hamburg Port, extending inland from the North Sea, is the second-largest port in Europe and one of the most important international trade centers. Hamburg, which has many parks within its borders, 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, known as the most famous church in Northern Germany, Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, the Elbe river, St. Pauli known as the Red Light District, Reeperbahn, the Fish Market, the port area, and one of the most interesting points, the City Hall with its magnificent architecture. After free time for shopping and dining, we will head to the airport. After our check-in procedures, we will depart to Istanbul at 18:25 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1664. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 22:40 local time. End of our tour. |