Day 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
We meet at the international terminal of Istanbul Airport at 04:30, after which we complete our check-in procedures. Then, we embark on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661, departing for Hamburg at 07:00. We arrive in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, followed by a transfer to our ship at Kiel port. After check-in and luggage handling on the MSC EURIBIA, guests will settle into their cabins and enjoy free time until dinner. After the ship's entry, our guide will hold a meeting to introduce the ship and our tours, after which you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
Day 02 COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 08:00. After breakfast, guests will have free time for personal activities. Those who wish can join the "Copenhagen City & Canal Tour" that our guide will organize as an extra. The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. Amalienborg Palace, located in the city's center, is still famous as the residence of the royal family. Copenhagen, the city with the highest living standards in Europe, also boasts a vibrant nightlife. During our tour of this city, we will see key landmarks including the 'Little Mermaid', Amalienborg, Christianborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippie District, and 'Christiana'. Then, we will take a boat tour that will last about 1 hour to Nyhavn (New Harbor), descending into the heart of the city, where we will mix the beautiful old and new of Copenhagen. 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.
Day 03 AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, with our ship offering you many alternatives. Those who wish can take advantage 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 available in tens of bars. Throughout the day, a variety of meal options will also await you.
Day 04 HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 09:00. After breakfast, guests will have free time for personal activities. Those who wish can join our guide's extra organized "Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour". These two enchanting villages are located at the end of Storfjord's fork. Once postal ports in the north, today they see an average of 180 ship port visits annually, making them popular cruise ports in northern Norway due to difficult land access. We start our tour by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall... The first description is of the postal route heading north, which is now a tourism center. First, we head to a viewpoint where we will see Hellesylt fjord, and after taking photos of the fjord, we set off. Our first stop is the stone bridge dating back to the 1800s along with "Hamlet's stone". Next, we will head to Hornindal Lake, which is the deepest lake in Europe, and take a break there. After we get back on the road, our next stop is Stryn, one of the most active towns in the region. After seeing the stone bridge frequented by the royal family for fishing, guests will be given some free time for shopping and coffee/food. Following our break at Djupvatnet Lake's foothills, you will be mesmerized by the view from the terrace at Dalsnibba mountain at an elevation of 1476 m if the weather is nice. Then we will stop at the Flydal viewpoint and photograph the Geiranger fjord. After our tour, we return to the ship. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 21:00.
Day 05 ÅLESUND
Our ship will dock at Ålesund port at 07:00. After breakfast, guests will have free time for personal activities. Founded at the top of the West Fjord region of Norway, Ålesund is a picturesque town spread over several islands against the background of the Sunnmøre Mountains and extending toward the Atlantic. Although a fire destroyed most of the town in the early 20th century, Ålesund has been rebuilt with true Art Nouveau elegance. Guests who wish can join our guide's extra organized "Trollstigen and Ålesund Panoramic Tour". A bus will take you from the meeting point through the beautiful area outside Ålesund to the land of trolls. This part of Møre og Romsdal is particularly known for its furniture industry. The road extending from Sjøholt through Storfjord will take you to Stordal and its Rosy Church (built in 1789), famous for its delicious strawberries. The next stop will be the breathtakingly beautiful Gudbrandsjuvet, a gorge that is 5 meters wide and 20-25 meters deep. You will be able to walk across a bridge, from one side to the other. From here, the bus will go to the Trollstigen plateau in Reinheimen National Park. Enjoy magnificent views of King, Queen, and Bishop Mountains along with the Stigfossen waterfall on Troll Road. While descending the Troll Road, the driver will safely navigate the bus through 11 sharp turns. Below the Troll Road, there will be an additional photo stop where you can take the best pictures of Stigfossen. Next, we will visit the Troll Wall, the highest vertical rock face in Europe. After this stop, it's time to return to Ålesund. We will then return to Ålesund to take a panoramic city tour. After our tour, we return to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
Day 06 FLÅM
Our ship will dock at Flåm port at 07:00. After breakfast, guests will have free time for personal activities. Those who wish can join our guide's extra organized "Magnificent Flåm Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvinde Waterfalls Tour". After having breakfast on the ship, during this tour, you will feel as if you are in a postcard landscape, starting with a visit to one of Norway's most famous waterfalls, Tvindefossen, also known as the "twin waterfall". Our next visits will be to Gudvangen, which means "meeting place of the gods," and to the viewpoint of Stegastein with its delightful road and stunning scenery. We will also stop at Grimsetelvi, which offers another refreshing view, allowing us to capture the magnificent nature before we return to Flåm. After the tour ends and before we leave our last port in Norway, you will have time to shop at stores where you can find famous Norwegian jackets made of very light down, Omega-3 fish oils, and a variety of other souvenirs. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00.
Day 07 AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, with our ship offering you many alternatives. Those who wish can take advantage 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 available in tens of bars. Throughout the day, a variety of meal options will also await you.
Day 08 KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Kiel port at 09:00. After our breakfast, we will complete our ship exit procedures and head to Hamburg Airport with the vehicle that awaits us. Those who wish can join our guide's extra organized "Hamburg City Tour". Located at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula, which separates the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, Hamburg lies at the confluence of the Elbe, Alster, and Bille Rivers. The city center is established around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster Lakes. The city has 2,302 bridges connecting its canals. The Hamburg port, extending inward from the North Sea, is the second-largest port in Europe and is one of the most important international trade centers. Hamburg, which has many parks within it, is among the "Green Cities" that rank in the top five worldwide. In our tour, we will visit the Hamburg Philharmonic Concert Hall, the St. Michaelis Church, one of the most famous churches in Northern Germany, the Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, the Elbe River, St. Pauli, also known as the Red Light District, the Fish Market, and one of the most intriguing landmarks, the Town Hall with its magnificent architecture. After a free time for shopping and dining, we will head to the airport. After completing our check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 at 18:25. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 22:40 local time. End of our tour.