DAY 01. ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
Meet at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30. After completing check-in procedures, we will depart with Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00 to Hamburg. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, transfer to our ship located in Kiel port. After check-in and baggage procedures on MSC EURIBIA , settle into your cabins and enjoy some free time. Our guide will hold a session to introduce the ship and our tours after check-in. You can enjoy the ship until dinner. The ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 02. COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will depart with a private vehicle prepared for our “Copenhagen City Tour”.. Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, is located on the island of Zealand, the largest island in the country. The Amalienborg Palace in the city center is still the residence of the royal family today. Copenhagen is one of the cities with the highest standards of living in Europe and also has a vibrant nightlife. During our city tour, among the sights to see are the symbol of the city, ‘The Little Mermaid’, Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, Rosenborg Palace, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the independent hippie neighborhood, and ‘Christiana’. Afterwards, free time is provided at Nyhavn (New Harbor), the center of Copenhagen. After the tour, return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 03. SEA PASSAGE
This day, while at sea, our ship will offer many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. Shopping at duty-free shops, trying their luck at the casino, or enjoying various music and entertainment in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options will also be available throughout the day.
DAY 04. HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 09:00. After breakfast, depart with our private vehicle for the “Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour”. At the end of the Storfjord fjord, this is a captivating region with two charming villages at the fork of the fjord. Once used as postal ports in the north, nowadays they are among Norway’s favorite cruise ports with an annual port visiting rate of 180 ships. We start by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall... the first name refers to the northern postal route, which is now a tourism center. We will visit the view point where we can photograph the fjord, then proceed our journey. Our first stop is at a farm with a historic stone bridge from the 1800s and then to Hornindal Lake, Norway’s deepest lake, where we will take a break. After returning to the road, our next stop is in Stryn, a lively town with a royal history, especially favored by the royal family for fishing. After seeing the stone bridge, you will have free time for shopping and eating or drinking at your leisure. Following that, we will pass by Djupvatnet Lake and stop at Dalsnibba Mountain, which is 1476 meters high—on a clear day, you can see an amazing view from the terrace at the top. Then, we will stop at the Flydal Panorama platform to photograph the Geiranger fjord. After the tour, we return to the ship, which will depart from the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 05. ÅLESUND
Our ship will dock at Ålesund port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, depart with our private vehicle for the “Trollstigen and Ålesund Panoramic Tour”. The meeting point will take you through the beautiful countryside outside Ålesund, towards the land of trolls. The region of Møre og Romsdal is especially known for its furniture industry. From Sjøholt, along Storfjord, the scenic drive will take you through Stordal and its famous Rose Church (built in 1789) and the delicious strawberries of Valldal. The next stop is at Gudbrandsjuvet, a breathtaking gorge with a narrow width of 5 meters and depths of 20-25 meters. Walk across a bridge over the gorge for a spectacular view. The bus then heads to Trollstigen, a scenic mountain pass with steep hairpin turns, and the majestic Stigfossen waterfall. Enjoy the stunning views of the Trolls' Path, Queen, King, and Bishop mountains. As the bus descends the Troll Road, it will pass through 11 sharp hairpin turns. There will be an extra photo stop at the bottom of Trollvegen, the highest vertical cliff in Europe, for great photos. Afterwards, return to Ålesund for a panoramic city tour. After the tour, return to our ship, which will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 06. FLAM
Our ship will dock at Flam port at 07:00. After breakfast, depart with our private vehicle for the “Magnificent Flam Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvinde Waterfall Tour”. During our scenic tour, which looks like a postcard, we will visit the Tvindefossen Waterfall, one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls known as the Twin Waterfalls. Our next stops are Gudvangen, the “meeting place of the gods”, with its scenic road and stunning views, and Stegastein viewpoint. We will also stop at Grimsetelvi, where you can photograph the breathtaking nature. After returning to Flam, you will have time for shopping at tax-free stores, where you can find lightweight Norwegian down jackets, Omega-3 fish oils, and various souvenirs, with an opportunity to get tax refunds before leaving Norway. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 07. SEA PASSAGE
This day, while at sea, our ship will offer many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. Shopping at duty-free shops, trying their luck at the casino, or enjoying various music and entertainment in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options will also be available throughout the day.
DAY 08. KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will arrive at Kiel port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, disembarkation procedures will be completed, and then we will depart with our waiting vehicle for a “Hamburg City Tour”. Hamburg, located in northern Germany, separated from the North Sea and the Baltic Sea by the Jutland Peninsula, is situated at the intersection of the Elbe, Alster, and Bille rivers. The city center is built around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes. Hamburg has 2,302 bridges connecting its waterways, making it one of the “Green Cities” of Europe. Its port, extending into the North Sea, is the second largest in Europe and a major international trade hub. The city is also rich in parks. Our tour will include the Hamburg Philharmonic Concert Hall, St. Michaelis Church, the Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, the Elbe River, the Reeperbahn, the Red Light District, the Fish Market, the Port area, and the City Hall, which boasts stunning architecture. After some free time for shopping and dining, we will head to the airport. Check-in procedures will be completed before we depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 at 18:25 to Istanbul. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 22:40 local time. The tour ends here.