ALL INCLUSIVE TOURS - SCANDINAVIA & LONG NORWAY FJORDS WITH COSTA FAVOLOSA - BERGEN - THY - 2026
DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT - HAMBURG
We meet at the Istanbul Airport international terminal at 04:30, after which we complete our check-in procedures and then depart for Hamburg at 07:00 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1661. We arrive in Hamburg at 09:10 local time and transfer to our ship at Hamburg port. After checking in and handling luggage on the COSTA FAVOLOSA, we settle into our cabins and then have free time. Our guide will hold a meeting to introduce you to the ship and our tours after entry, and then you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay aboard the ship.
DAY 2 AT SEA
This day will be spent sailing at sea, with our ship offering many alternatives for you. Those who wish can benefit from the open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas of the ship. Those interested can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment options available in numerous bars. Throughout the day, various dining options will also be waiting for you.
DAY 3 BERGEN
Our ship will dock at Bergen port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we set off with our private vehicle for the "Bergen City Tour & Edvard Grieg House & Floien Cable Car". We will begin our exploration of this beautiful city, which was a trade and ship stop until 1830 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, starting from the German Port and continuing to the Fish Market that will enchant you with its beauty. Following that, we will see the historic Hanseatic houses, Haakon's Hall, and the famous composer Grieg’s house by the shore of Nordasvatnet Lake. On our return trip, we will stop at a high viewpoint for a chance to see Bergen from above, and we will also take the famous funicular up to Mt. Floien (Floyen) for a panoramic view of Bergen. After the tour, we will return to our ship, which will leave the port at 17:00.
DAY 4 HELLESYLT – GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we embark on our “Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour” with our special vehicle. These two enchanting villages at the fork at the end of Storfjord, once postal ports to the north, are currently the northern tourism cruise ports visited by an average of 180 ships annually due to the difficulty of access from land. We will start our tour by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall... The original postal route to the north has now become a tourism center. Our first stop is the Hamre stone and the stone bridge from the 1800s. Then we will go to Hornindal lake, the deepest lake in Europe, and rest there. After setting off again, our next stop will be Stryn, one of the most lively cities in the region. After seeing the stone bridge, there will be free time for shopping and coffee/lunch. Following that, we will take a break at the foot of Lake Djupvatnet, and then you will be mesmerized by the view from the terrace of Dalsnibba mountain at 1476 m high if the weather is nice. Next, we will stop at the Flydal lookout point to capture photographs of Geiranger fjord. In the final stage of our tour, we will reach the port where our ship is anchored after descending the 180-degree angled road with 10 turns. Dinner and overnight stay aboard the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00.
DAY 5 ALESUND
Our ship will dock at Alesund port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will move with our special vehicle for the "Trollstigen and Alesund Panoramic Tour". The bus will take you from the meeting point to the beautiful region outside Alesund, the land of trolls. This area of Møre og Romsdal is particularly known for its furniture industry. The road traversing from Sjøholt along Storfjord brings us to Stordal and its Rose Church (built in 1789), leading us to Valldal, famous for its delicious strawberries. Our next stop will be at the breathtaking beauty Gudbrandsjuvet, a narrow and deep gorge of 5 m and 20-25 m respectively. You can walk over a bridge from one side to the other. From here, the bus will go to the Trollstigen plateau in Reinheimen National Park. Enjoy the magnificent views of the King's, Queen's, and Bishop's Mountains, as well as the Stigfossen waterfall on the Troll Road (Trollstigen). As we descend from the Troll Road, the driver will safely navigate through 11 sharp turns. There will be an extra photo stop to capture the best pictures of Stigfossen at the bottom of the Troll Road. Next will be a visit to the Troll Wall/Trollveggen, Europe's tallest vertical rock face. After this stop, it will be time to return to Alesund. Afterward, we will conduct an Alesund panoramic city tour. After the tour, we return to our ship, which will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay aboard the ship.
DAY 6 NORDFJORDEID
Our ship will dock at Nordfjorded port at 08:00 in the morning. From blue glaciers to majestic mountains, fertile valleys to deep lakes, it's a place where the Wild North Sea crashes mercilessly against the shore. You can go for a summer hike or stroll on sandy beaches beneath the sun, breathing in the fresh sea air. Or perhaps you're at a perfect spot to explore its cultural history... It's the largest glacier to land connection that opens to the European continent, surrounded by peaceful valleys and tidy farms, sparkling glaciers, thundering waterfalls, and tall mountains. After breakfast, we will move with our special vehicle for the "Olden Town & Briksdal Glacier Tour". On our tour, we will leave the Olden town, see the small red church, and arrive at Briksdal via Rustoen, enjoying the views of Floen and Olden lakes. We will hike for about 40 minutes to reach the famous Briksdal glacier. Here you will enjoy waterfalls and magnificent mountain views. You will also have the opportunity to capture stunning images at the glacial lake and Briksdal glacier. Our ship will depart from Nordfjorded port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay aboard the ship.
DAY 7 FLAAM
Our ship will dock at Flam port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will move with our special vehicle for the "Magnificent Flam Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvinde Waterfall Tour". After enjoying breakfast on board, during our tour, you will think you are walking through postcard landscapes as we first visit Tvindefossen, one of Norway's most famous waterfalls, known as the "twin waterfall." Our next visits will be to Gudvangen, which means "place of gods", and the awe-inspiring Stegastein viewpoint with its delightful route and breathtaking view. We will stop at Grimsetelvi in a different region for another wonderful view before returning to Flam. At the end of the tour, you’ll have some time for shopping in stores where you can find famous Norwegian down jackets for tax refunds, Omega-3 fish oils, and a wide variety of other souvenirs before departing from our final Norwegian port. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay aboard the ship.
DAY 8 MALOY
Our ship will dock at Maloy port at 07:00 in the morning. It is a town in the Kinn municipality of Vestland county in Norway. The Maloy Bridge connects the city center to the Deknepollen area on the mainland. The Sor-Vagsoy Church is located in Maloy. It is one of the most important fishing ports in Norway. Our ship will depart from Maloy port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight stay aboard the ship.
DAY 9 AT SEA
This day will be spent sailing at sea, with our ship offering many alternatives for you. Those who wish can benefit from the open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas of the ship. Those interested can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment options available in numerous bars. Throughout the day, various dining options will also be waiting for you.
DAY 10 HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Hamburg port at 08:00. After our breakfast, we will complete the ship's disembarkation procedures and move with our vehicle for the "Hamburg City Tour". Hamburg, located at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula, separating the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, lies at the junction of the Elbe, Alster, and Bille Rivers. The city center is established around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes. The city has a total of 2,302 bridges connecting waterways. Hamburg Harbor, which opens into the North Sea, is the second largest in Europe and one of the most important international trade centers. The city, which has many parks, is one of the "Green Cities" ranked in the top five 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, Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, the Elbe River, St. Pauli, known as the Red Light District, the Reeperbahn, the Fish Market, the Harbor area, and one of the most fascinating points with its magnificent architecture, the City Hall. After a free time for shopping and dining, we will head to the airport. After our check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 at 18:25. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 22:40 local time. End of our tour.
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Hamburg – Istanbul Airport.
- 9 nights and 10 days of full board accommodation in the selected cabin category on the COSTA FAVOLOSA ship.
- Airport and port taxes.
- Transfers between Airport – Port – Airport.
- ALL TOURS mentioned in the program.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service (regardless of the number of participants).
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on the ship.
- Entertainment and shows on the ship.
- Use of fitness & sports facilities.
- Mandatory travel insurance (Professional liability insurance).
- Travel security package (covers cancellations). A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old.
- Service fees. Approximately €13 per person per day. Paid on board.
- All land tours specified in the program.
- Health services. / Personal expenses.
- All beverages on board.
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Required visa fee.
- Departure fee (You can deposit it to the relevant banks or the treasury office at the airport).
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The flights mentioned in the program have been obtained from the relevant airline and the relevant cruise company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the times. Therefore, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any change in hours.
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The operating agency reserves the right to change the flight route if deemed necessary. For example, for a ship departing from Marseille, the announced flight route from Nice/Lyon can be changed to Marseille or vice versa.
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The necessary documents for visa applications are provided within 96 hours. You need to request your visa confirmation letters from your agency at least 4 days before your application.
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Guests are responsible for their own belongings during transfers between airports and ports, as well as between airport and port. No agency staff, guides, or drivers have the right to take luggage for safekeeping, nor can they be held responsible.
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During the ship journey, 2 of your evening meals will be formal dinners, and every male passenger wishing to dine here must have at least one suit, and women must have at least one evening dress.
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THE CRUISE COMPANY AND THE CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ROUTES AND TIMINGS AT PORTS BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
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The contents specified in the program flow are for example purposes. The operating agency reserves the right to change the tour contents.
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The restaurants and tables where our group will have dinner during the cruise are usually predetermined and numbered according to names by the cruise company, but in some cruise companies, it may also be in an open seating style. In the case of predetermined tables, everyone will sit at previously designated tables from the first dinner until the last dinner, and guests who wish can also have their meals in other restaurants of the ship, depending on arrangements made by the ship's staff.
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During the check-in at the ship, each passenger (only 1 person in couples) is required to present a credit card or make a cash deposit at the ship's reception while obtaining cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average of 300 euros will be pre-authorized from each credit card. This is for the expenses you will incur aboard after checking in. You can make your expenses (for drinks, soft beverages, or alcoholic beverages) on magnetic cards that will be provided to you by the ship's reception. Cash is not accepted anywhere on board except for the casino. You can check your onboard expenses from the televisions in your rooms.
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At the beginning of our cruise, specific colored luggage tags will be delivered to you along with your cruise ticket for all our luggage. You are required to attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
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Your luggage may not reach your cabins until late in the evening on the first departure day of the ship. This situation, caused by the density and crowds, is definitely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to take your essential needs in a small handbag on the first day you board the ship.
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It is essential to adhere to the departure times of the ship. Guests must board the ship at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time at ports. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
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At the end of our cruise, you will need to collect your luggage by attaching the tags that will be given to you one night before, and leaving them in front of your cabin doors until 00:00. After the deboarding process, our group will collect their luggage from the station where the luggage is located. WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT EACH GUEST COLLECT THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
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Passports older than 10 years, even if they are still valid, will not be allowed for overseas travel.
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Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the tour.
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Your passport must be intact, without tears or damage.
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Visa procedures for each program are the responsibility of the sales agency and the passenger. You can find out which visa is required for the relevant tour from the program of that tour.
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ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE THEIR ROUND-TRIP FLIGHT TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM.
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We recommend that our guests have their mobile phones activated for use abroad.
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On ships, Euro or USD currencies are generally used depending on the area they are sailing in. On the first day of the ship, you can
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deposit cash and credit cards at the machines available on board your room account.
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For all programs, the minimum participation number is 20 people (10 cabins). The operating agency reserves the right to cancel the tour one month beforehand if the majority is not achieved. The guest may be offered an alternative program.
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Cancellation conditions are separately notified in the content of each program.
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During the tour, guests who physically assault or insult ship employees will be expelled from the ship by the captain.
CANCELLATION REFUND CONDITIONS
• CALCULATED ON TOTAL AMOUNT*
From the date of registration;
60 days before, 15% per person
59 days ---------- 30 days 25%
29 days ---------- 15 days 75%
14 days ---------- 0 days 100%