COSTA FAVOLOSA WITH SCANDINAVIA & EXTENDED NORWAY FJORDS - 2026

Tour details
01. DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT - HAMBURG After meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, we proceed with check-in procedures and then depart from Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00 to Hamburg. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, we transfer to our cruise ship at the port. After check-in and luggage procedures on COSTA FAVOLOSA, we settle into our cabins and then have free time. Our guide will introduce the ship and our tour during a briefing after boarding. You can enjoy the ship until dinner. The ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board. 02. DAY SEA VOYAGE This day will be spent at sea, offering various options for guests. You can enjoy the open and indoor pools, hot tubs, sunbathing areas, or shop at duty-free stores. You may try your luck in the casino or enjoy music and entertainment at the many bars. A variety of dining options are available throughout the day. 03. DAY BERGEN Our ship will dock at Bergen port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests wishing to join the optional "Bergen City Tour & Edvar Greig House & Floien Cable Car" will be taken by our guide. We will explore the UNESCO World Heritage site that was historically a trading and shipping hub, starting with the German Harbor, then visit the Fish Market. We will see the historic Hanseatic houses, Hakoon Palace, Kruzberg Tower, and Greig’s home by Nordasvatnet Lake. On the return, we will stop at high points for panoramic views of Bergen. We will also take the cable car to Mt. Floien ('Floyen') for a great bird’s-eye view of the city. After the tour, we return to the ship, which will leave port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board. 04. DAY HELLESYLT & GEIRANGER Our ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 08:30. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Optional "Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour" can be booked with our guide. We will explore the end of the Storfjord, once a postal route, now a key cruise port. We start with the Hellesylt Waterfall, then visit Hornindal Lake, the deepest in Europe, and proceed to Stryn, an active regional town. We will stop at the 1476 m high Dalsnibba mountain if weather permits, for breathtaking views, then visit the Flydal Panorama for photos of Geiranger Fjord. The tour concludes as we descend via a winding road with 180-degree turns to the port. The ship departs at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board. 05. DAY ALESUND Our ship will dock at Ålesund port at 07:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Optional "Trollstigen and Ålesund Panorama Tour" is available. The tour takes you through the scenic region beyond Ålesund, famous for furniture manufacturing, passing through Sjøholt, Stordal, and Valldal. We will visit Gudbrandsjuvet, a stunning gorge, and continue to Trollstigen, famous for its scenic hairpin bends and the Stigfossen Waterfall, with opportunities for photos. Next, we visit Trollveggen, Europe’s highest vertical rock face, and finish with a panoramic city tour of Ålesund. We return to the ship, which departs at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board. 06. DAY NORDDFJORDEID Our ship will dock at Nordfjordeid at 08:00. This region features glaciers, majestic mountains, fertile valleys, deep lakes, and rugged coastlines along the wild North Sea. Guests can opt for the "Olden Town & Briksdal Glacier Tour," departing from Olden to see the small red church, Floen and Olden lakes, and walk approximately 40 minutes to the famous Briksdal Glacier, with waterfalls and mountain views. Photos of the glacier and surroundings are recommended. The ship will leave Nordfjordeid at 17:00. Dinner and overnight onboard. 07. DAY FLAM Our ship will dock at Flam port at 08:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Optional "Spectacular Flam Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvinde Waterfall Tour" can be joined. The tour begins with a visit to Tvindefossen, one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls. Then, we visit Gudvangen, a historic Viking settlement, and enjoy views from Stegastein viewpoint. We also stop at Grimsetelvi for photos before returning to Flam. There will be time for shopping and souvenirs before the ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board. 08. DAY MALOY Our ship will dock at Maloy port in Vestland at 07:00. Maloy is a small town in Kinn municipality with notable sites like the Maloy Bridge connecting to Deknepollen. Sor-Vagsoy Church is here, and it's one of Norway’s important fishing ports. The ship departs at 16:00. Dinner and overnight aboard. 09. DAY SEA VOYAGE This day at sea offers many activities, including pools, hot tubs, sun decks, shopping at duty-free stores, casino gaming, and musical entertainment in various bars. Multiple dining options are available throughout the day. 10. DAY HAMBURG & ISTANBUL AIRPORT Our ship will dock at Hamburg port at 08:00. After breakfast, disembarkation procedures are completed, and transfer to the airport. For those with extra time, a "Hamburg City Tour" can be arranged with our guides. Hamburg, located on the Jutland Peninsula in northern Germany, is separated from the North Sea and Baltic Sea by the Danish Peninsula. The city is built around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes and has over 2,300 bridges connecting its waterways. Hamburg Harbor, the second-largest in Europe, makes Hamburg a major international trade hub. The city is also known as one of the "Greenest Cities" in the world, featuring many parks. Highlights include the Hamburg Philharmonic Concert Hall, St. Michael’s Church, the historic speckled town hall, the Reeperbahn, the Fish Market, and the port area. After sightseeing and shopping, we transfer to the airport for our return flight. Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 departs at 18:25, arriving in Istanbul at 22:40 local time. End of our tour.
What's included
  • Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport – Hamburg – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
  • 9 nights 10 days full-board accommodation on the preferred cabin category on the COSTA FAVOLOSA ship.
  • Airport and port taxes.
  • Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
  • Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leadership service. (regardless of the number of people)
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on board.
  • Entertainment and shows on board.
  • Use of fitness and sports facilities.
  • Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
  • Travel insurance package (includes cancellation). 100% premium applies for guests over 70 years old.
Not included
Service charges. Approximately €13 per person per day to be paid on board All land tours specified in the itinerary Health services / Personal Expenses All beverages on board Domestic flight connections Applicable visa fees Overseas exit fee (can be paid to the relevant banks or the finance cashier at the airport)
Need to Know
- The flights specified in the program are obtained from the relevant airline and cruise company. The agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the flight times. Therefore, we reserve the right to make changes to the program due to any changes in flight schedules. - The operation agency reserves the right to change the flight route. For example, a ship departing from Marseille may be announced with Nice/Lyon as the flight route but can be changed to Marseille or vice versa. - Documents required for visa applications are provided within 96 hours. You should request your visa confirmation letters from your agency at least 4 days before your application. - For airport and port transfers, guests are responsible for their own belongings. No agent, guide, or driver has the authority to accept luggage on behalf of guests and cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage. - During the cruise, two of the dinner meals are formal dinners, and all male passengers are required to wear at least one suit, while female passengers should carry at least one evening dress. - THE SHIP COMPANY AND THE CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE ROUTE AND PORT TIMES BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR. - The content specified in the program flow is for illustrative purposes only. The operation agency reserves the right to change the tour content. - On the ship, the restaurant and seating arrangements for dinner are generally predetermined and numbered according to the passenger names, depending on the cruise line. Some ships may have open seating. Guests seated at assigned tables will dine at their designated seats from the first to the last night; however, guests can also dine at different restaurants on the ship, subject to the ship's arrangements and authorization. - Upon check-in, each passenger (only one per couple) must present their credit card or deposit cash at the ship's reception to receive cabin keys. An authorization of approximately 300 euros per credit card will be made, which is for expenses onboard during the cruise. Your expenditures on drinks, beverages, or alcohol can be paid using magnetic cards issued by the ship's reception. No cash transactions are accepted onboard except at the casino. All expenses can be viewed on your cabin TV. - At the start of the cruise, luggage tags in designated colors will be provided for all group members. These tags must be attached to the luggage at the cruise port. - Luggage may not reach your cabin on the first night of departure until late evening. This is due to the high volume and crowd, which is a responsibility of the ship. It is advisable to carry essential items in a small bag for the first day. - It is essential to adhere strictly to the departure times of the ship. Passengers must check-in at least 60 minutes before the departure time at the port. Failure to do so may result in being unable to board, for which the agency is not responsible. - At the end of the cruise, you should pack your luggage in advance, attach the pre-placed tags, and leave it outside your cabin before midnight. After disembarkation, the group will collect their luggage from the designated station. We kindly ask each guest to identify and verify their luggage before taking it. - Passports that are more than 10 years old are not accepted for international travel. - Your passport's validity must be at least 6 months beyond the completion date of the tour. - Passports must not be torn or damaged. - Visa procedures for each program are the responsibility of the sales agency and the passengers. The required visa for the trip can be learned from the program's details. - All passengers are required to carry their flight tickets and cruise tickets with them. - We recommend that guests enable their mobile phones for international use. - On ships, in general, Euro or USD currencies are used depending on the region. On the first day onboard, you can deposit cash or credit card at the automatic machines located in your cabin. - For all programs, the minimum participation number is 20 people (10 cabins). If the operation agency cannot ensure enough participation, it reserves the right to cancel the tour one month in advance and may suggest an alternative program. - Cancellation conditions are specified separately in the relevant program details. - Any guests who physically abused or verbally insulted the crew members during the cruise will be expelled from the ship by the captain.