WITH MSC EURIBIA
SCANDINAVIA & NORWAY FJORDS
DENMARK – NORWAY – GERMANY
“INCLUSIVE PANORAMIC COPENHAGEN CITY TOUR ON THE FIRST DAY”
DAY 1 - SABİHA GÖKÇEN AIRPORT - COPENHAGEN
We meet at Sabiha Gökçen Airport's international terminal at 06:00, after which we complete our check-in procedures. We then depart for Copenhagen on Ajet Airlines flight VF69 at 09:30. Upon arrival in Copenhagen at 12:00 local time, we will transfer to our private vehicle for the "Copenhagen Panoramic City Tour." The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen is located on the largest island, Zealand. The city is famous for Amalienborg Palace, the current residence of the royal family. Known for its high living standards, Copenhagen also boasts a vibrant nightlife. During our tour of Copenhagen, we will first visit the iconic ‘Little Mermaid’, Amalienborg, Christiansborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the autonomous Hippy neighborhood of ‘Christiana’, among other sights. After the tour, we return to our ship. After boarding procedures, we have some free time before our ship departs the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 2 - DAY AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, during which our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those interested can make use of the ship's open and closed pools, Jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. You can also shop at duty-free stores, try your luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment options featured at numerous bars. A variety of dining options will also be available throughout the day.
DAY 3 - HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 09:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities.
Guests wishing to participate can join the “Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour,” arranged extra by our guide. Located at the end of Storfjord, these two enchanting villages were once northern postal ports and are now popular cruise ports in Norway, with an average of 180 ship visits annually due to challenging land access. Our tour begins with a greeting at the Hellesylt Waterfall, formerly known for its postal routes and now a tourism center. Initially, we reach a viewpoint to see the Hellesylt fjord and take photos. We then continue our journey to the hamlet of Hamlefoss and the stone bridge from the 1800s, which is our first stop. After that, we visit Hornindal Lake, the deepest lake in Europe, where we take a break. Following this, we head to Stryn, one of the region's busiest towns, where you have free time after seeing the stone bridge favored by the royal family for fishing. After a break at Djupvatnet Lake, you will be mesmerized by the view from Dalsnibba mountain at 1476 m, if the weather permits. Our next stop will be at Flydal viewpoint, where we will photograph Geiranger fjord. After the tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on board. Our ship will depart the port at 21:00.
DAY 4 - ÅLESUND
Our ship will dock at Ålesund port at 07:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Ålesund, situated at the top of Norway's West Fjord region, sprawls over several islands with the backdrop of Sunnmøre Mountains and stretches towards the Atlantic. Although much of the town was destroyed by fire in the early 20th century, Ålesund was rebuilt with full Art Nouveau elegance. Guests who wish can join the “Trollstigen and Ålesund Panoramic Tour,” arranged extra by our guide. The bus will take you from the meeting point through beautiful areas outside Ålesund to the land of trolls. This region of Møre og Romsdal is particularly known for its furniture industry. The road from Sjøholt along Storfjord will take you to Stordal and its Strawberry Church, built in 1789, famous for its delicious strawberries. The next stop will be the breathtaking Gudbrandsjuvet, a narrow and deep gorge measuring 5 m wide and 20-25 m deep, where you can walk across a bridge. From here, the bus will head to the Trollstigen plateau in Reinheimen National Park. Enjoy the magnificent views of the King, Queen, and Bishop mountains as well as Stigfossen waterfall along the Troll Road. While descending on the Troll Road, the driver will safely navigate through 11 sharp bends. At the bottom of the Troll Road, there will be an additional photo stop to capture the best pictures of Stigfossen. Next, we will visit the Troll Wall/Trollveggen, which is the highest vertical cliff in Europe. After this stop, we will return to Ålesund. After returning to Ålesund, we will conduct the Ålesund panoramic city tour. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 5 - FLÅM
Our ship will dock at Flåm port at 07:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests wishing to participate can join the “Magnificent Flåm Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvindefossen Waterfall Tour,” arranged extra by our guide. After enjoying breakfast on board, we will visit one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls known as the “twin waterfall,” Tvindefossen. Our next visits will include Gudvangen, meaning “the meeting place of the gods,” along with the splendid view from Stegastein viewpoint. We will make one more delightful stop in a different region at Grimselvi to photograph the stunning nature before returning to Flåm. After this tour, you will have time to shop at the stores where you can find famous Norwegian jackets made of ultra-light goose down, Omega-3 fish oils, and a variety of souvenirs before we leave from our last port in Norway. Dinner and overnight on board. Our ship will depart the port at 18:00.
DAY 6 - DAY AT SEA
This day will also be spent at sea, where our ship will offer many alternatives for your enjoyment. Those interested can utilize the ship's open and closed pools, Jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. You can shop at duty-free stores, try your luck at the casino, or enjoy various musical and entertainment options hosted at numerous bars. A variety of dining options will also be available throughout the day.
DAY 7 - KIEL/HAMBURG
Our ship will dock at Kiel port at 09:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests wishing to participate can join the “Hamburg and Kiel City Tour,” arranged extra by our guide. Hamburg, located at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula, which separates the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, lies at the confluence of the Elbe, Alster, and Bille rivers. The city center is built around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes. The city boasts 2,302 bridges connecting its water canals. Hamburg Port, extending inland from the North Sea, is the second-largest port in Europe and one of the most important international trade centers. With numerous parks within the city, Hamburg is among the top five “Green Cities” in the world. During our tour, we will see the Hamburg Philharmonic Concert Hall, St. Michaelis Church, one of the most famous churches in Northern Germany, the Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, the Elbe River, the famous Red Light District known as St. Pauli, Reeperbahn, the Fish Market, the harbor area, and one of the most interesting spots, the magnificent Town Hall known for its architecture. After some free time for shopping and dining, we will return to Kiel. In Kiel, we will have some free time to explore the city center. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on board. Our ship will depart the port at 19:00.
DAY 8 - COPENHAGEN - SABİHA GÖKÇEN AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 08:00. After breakfast, we will proceed with the ship disembarkation procedures and depart for Copenhagen Airport with our waiting vehicle. After check-in procedures, we will depart on Ajet Airlines flight VF70 at 12:50. We will arrive at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 17:05 local time. End of our tour.