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01. DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT - LONDON

We meet in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the Istanbul Airport international terminal at 05:00, then we complete our check-in procedures, and afterwards, we depart for London Heathrow Airport with Turkish Airlines flight TK1241 at 07:50. We arrive in London at the local time of 09:55, and then transfer to the city center with our private vehicle. After arriving in London, we transfer to our hotel. Once we check in and settle into our rooms, we will have free time. Guests who wish can join the "London City Tour" organized by the guide for an additional fee. First, we will take a boat tour to see London's famous Thames River, Tower Bridge, and London Bridge, followed by visits to the Elizabeth Tower known as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the Houses of Parliament. Our tour continues at Trafalgar Square, London's largest square, known for its fountains, monuments, statues, and hundreds of pigeons, which is the first address for celebrations in the city. We then visit Buckingham Palace, the residence of the King. We explore Piccadilly Square, famous for its neon signs, colorful shops and stores, British pubs, cafes, restaurants, and the Eros Fountain located in the center of the square, bustling with activity at all hours of the day. Leicester Square, home to numerous hotels, casinos, restaurants, bars, shops, and brilliant nightclubs, attracting more than three million visitors each week, and finally, we visit Covent Garden, a paradise for tourists filled with lively open-air cafes, street musicians, chic shops, and vibrant market places before completing our tour and returning to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

02. DAY LONDON – SOUTHAMPTON

After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and transfer to the Southampton port where our ship awaits with our private vehicle at the time determined by the guide. After the check-in and passport procedures for the Majestic Princess cruise ship, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

03. DAY PORTLAND

Our ship will dock at Portland harbor at 08:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Stonehenge, Salisbury and Portland" tour organized by the guide for an additional fee. The tour will start from Portland harbor and head towards Stonehenge, one of England's most famous and mysterious ancient structures. Here, you will explore this impressive stone monument that has a history of over 5000 years and learn about the secrets of prehistoric times. After visiting Stonehenge, we will proceed to Salisbury, located approximately 13 km away. In this medieval city, we will see the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, take a walk in the historical center of the city, and taste local delicacies. On our return journey to Portland, we will experience a rich blend of England's history, architecture, and natural beauty before finishing our tour and returning to the ship. Our ship will depart from Portland harbor at 19:00.

04. DAY CORNWALL (FALMOUTH)

Our ship will dock at Falmouth harbor at 07:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Wildlife Discovery Tour by Boat" organized by the guide for an additional fee. During the tour, we will set out to explore the wildlife on the stunning shores of Falmouth, which is known as the third deepest natural harbor in the world. We may have a chance to see dolphins, seals, many species of protected wading birds, and even, if we are lucky, whales. After the boat tour, we will have the opportunity to visit and explore Falmouth, known for its beautiful natural harbor before returning to the ship. Our ship will depart from Falmouth harbor at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

05. DAY CORK

Our ship will dock at Cork harbor at 07:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Cork City Tour" organized by the guide for an additional fee. During the tour, we will explore this historical port, seeing the 47-bell Saint Colman Cathedral, Cobh, and the pier where many immigrants, including the Titanic, boarded ships throughout the 20th century. After that, in panoramic tours by bus in Cork, the second most important city of the republic, we will see the City Hall, St. Finbarr and St. Anne Cathedrals, St. Patrick street, and the English market. Finally, we will visit Blarney village 9 km away to see the 15th-century Blarney Castle. In our remaining time, we will stop by a woolen fabric workshop in Blarney. Before returning to the ship, we will also have a short visit to Kinsale, one of the most beautiful villages in the region with a natural harbor. Our ship will depart from Cork harbor at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

06. DAY DUBLIN

Our ship will dock at Dublin Dun Laoghaire Port at 07:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Dublin City Tour" organized by the guide for an additional fee. As the capital of Ireland, founded by the Vikings, this city has a 1000-year history to explore. This 21st-century city is also a driving force behind Ireland's economic miracle. St. Patrick Cathedral, the National Museum of Ireland, and the Guinness Museum are among the must-see places. In the warm atmosphere of Dublin, you can take a look at the shop windows on Grafton Street. You might sip your Guinness beer while listening to the latest rock bands in the pubs of Temple Bar. Our ship will depart from Dublin port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

07. DAY BELFAST

Our ship will dock at Belfast harbor at 07:30. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Belfast City Tour" organized by the guide for an additional fee. On today's tour, we will visit Northern Ireland's capital, Belfast, where we will see the Parliament Building, City Hall, Donegall Square, the Peace Wall, Albert Clock, High Street and Bridge, St. George's Market, the Old Cathedral, and the iconic Titanic Museum. After the tour, there will be free time. Our ship will depart from Belfast harbor at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

08. DAY GREENOCK (GLASGOW)

Our ship will dock at Glasgow harbor at 05:30. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Glasgow City Tour" organized by the guide for an additional fee. Today's tour will include Glasgow University, the Kelvin River, Glasgow Cathedral, Merchant Square, and Buchanan Street. After the tour, there will be free time. Our ship will depart from Glasgow harbor at 20:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

09. DAY AT SEA

This day at sea will offer many alternatives onboard. Those who desire can take advantage of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment options available in the many bars. Throughout the day, a variety of dining options will also await you. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

10. DAY INVERGORDON

Our ship will dock at Invergordon harbor at 07:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. This small port city, home to only 3,500 people, tells stories about their lifestyles through murals depicted on the building facades, and is also an important naval center. Guests who wish can join the "Inverness City Tour" organized by the guide for an additional fee. You can enjoy nature and perhaps see the monster Nessie, which is said to inhabit Loch Ness. In this small Scottish city, known for its unspoiled nature and lush greenery, surrounded by forests, you can wander through the old town and explore small shops where you can buy souvenirs. How about a trip in such a place where you can experience four seasons in one day, among the lush nature that has been generous to green, visiting Inverness and getting a chance to see the monster Nessie? After the tour, we will return to the ship. Our ship will depart from Invergordon harbor at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

11. DAY EDINBURGH – GLASGOW

Our ship will dock at Edinburgh harbor at 08:00. After disembarking, we will transfer to our hotel. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the "Edinburgh City Tour & Fairytale Medieval Tour" organized by the guide for an additional fee. During the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Edinburgh city tour, we will see Edinburgh Castle built on the remnants of an ancient volcano (from the outside), the Royal Mile, which is the heart of the city containing important details about the past at every step, the architecturally prominent Holyrood Palace, the Edinburgh Botanical Garden where various landscapes from different parts of the world can be seen, The Scotch Whisky Experience where you can find information about whisky distillation techniques, different production types, and equipment used in whisky making, St Giles Cathedral which is one of the city's important historical structures, Princes Street which is one of Edinburgh's most popular shopping areas, and Calton Hill, which offers a stunning view of the city. We will also see the Scott Monument, which is the largest monument dedicated to a writer in the world, and Victoria Street, where you will encounter many Harry Potter-themed locations. After the tour, we will return to our hotel in Glasgow.

12. DAY GLASGOW – ISTANBUL AIRPORT

After breakfast, we will check out from the hotel. We will transfer to the airport with our private vehicle at the time determined by the guide. After passport and baggage procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1344 at 10:40. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 17:05 local time. End of our tour.