COSTA FAVOLOSA WITH SCANDINAVIA & NORWAY FJORDS - EID AL-ADHA

01. DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG Upon meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 07:30, we will perform check-in procedures. Then, we will depart to Hamburg aboard Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 11:30. We will arrive in Hamburg at 13:40 local time, then transfer to our ship at the Hamburg port. After check-in and luggage procedures, we will settle into our cabins and have free time. Our guide will organize an introductory session about the ship and our tours right after boarding. You can enjoy the ship until dinner. The ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight onboard. --- 2. DAY AT SEA During this day at sea, our ship offers many options. Those wishing can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, Jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment at the bars. A variety of dining options will await you all day. --- 3. DAY STAVANGER Our ship will dock at Stavanger port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests are free for personal activities. Those interested can participate in the optional "Stavanger & Lysefjord Boat Tour" organized by our guide. The tour consists of two parts: a walking tour of Stavanger, one of Norway’s richest cities due to North Sea oil, and a 2.5-hour boat tour of Lysefjord, a 42 km fjord. The fjord’s most striking feature is the monolithic granite cliff called Pulpit Rock, located 600 meters above sea level. Although a large crack can be seen from three sides of the cliff, it is unlikely to collapse anytime soon. After the tour, we return to the ship. The ship will depart at 18:00 from the port. --- 4. DAY FLAM Our ship will dock at Flam port at 09:30. After breakfast, guests are free to explore on their own. Those interested can participate in the optional "Magnificent Flam Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvinde Waterfalls Tour." On this scenic tour, we first visit Tvindefossen, one of Norway’s most famous twin waterfalls. Later, we visit Gudvangen, known as the "meeting place of the gods," with its scenic paths and stunning views at Stegastein overlook. We return to Flam via Grimsetelvi for remarkable nature photos. Before leaving the last port of Norway, you will have time for shopping at shops that offer tax refunds, light Norwegian down jackets, Omega-3 fish oils, and various souvenirs. The ship will depart at 19:30. Dinner and overnight onboard. --- 5. DAY NORDJORDID Our ship will dock at Nordfjord at 09:00. The region features glaciers from the blue ice fields, magnificent mountains, lush valleys, deep lakes, and the relentless North Sea coast. You can go hiking in the snow or relax on the sandy beaches under the sun, enjoying the fresh sea air. Alternatively, you can explore the cultural history of the area, including Europe’s largest glacier by land, surrounded by peaceful valleys, lush farms, waterfalls that cascade over glaciers, and high mountains. It is a significant tourist attraction within Norway. Guests can join the optional "Olden Village & Briksdal Glacier Tour," where they’ll depart from Olden, see a little red church, and travel through Floen and Olden lakes to Briksdal. At approximately a 40-minute walk from the site, they will reach the famous Briksdal Glacier, with waterfalls and stunning mountain views. Photo opportunities at the glacier lake and on the glacier are available. The ship will leave Nordfjord at 19:00. Dinner and overnight onboard. --- 6. DAY VIK / SOGN Our ship will dock at Vik at 08:00. Guests have free time in Vik. Visitors can enjoy the fjord views, take peaceful walks, or explore the area’s natural beauty. Optional activities include visiting the Hopperstad Stave Church, or relaxing at local cafes and shops. The surrounding mountains and green valleys offer spectacular scenery for photography. The ship will leave Vik port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight onboard. --- 7. DAY AT SEA On this day at sea, many options are available onboard. Guests can use the pools, Jacuzzis, sunbathing areas, shop duty-free, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy entertainment and music at various bars. A diverse selection of meals will be available throughout the day. --- 8. DAY HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT Our ship will dock in Hamburg at 06:00. After breakfast, we will disembark. Those interested can join the optional "Hamburg City Tour." Hamburg is situated in Germany’s north, at the confluence of the North Sea and Baltic Sea, on the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula. The city center is built around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes, and it has 2,302 bridges connecting its waterways. The Hamburg port, extending into the North Sea, is the second-largest in Europe and a major international trading hub. Hamburg is also known as a "Green City" with many parks. During the tour, sightseeing includes the Hamburg Philharmonic Hall, St. Michaelis Church, Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes, Elbe River, St. Pauli district, Reeperbahn, Fish Market, Port area, and the City Hall with its striking architecture. After free time for shopping and dining, we transfer to the airport. We check-in for the Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 departing at 18:50. Arriving in Istanbul at 23:05 local time. End of the tour.