WITH DIAMOND PRINCESS
SOUTHEAST ASIA & JAPAN & SOUTH KOREA
Tokyo (1) – Nagasaki – Busan – Kochi – Shimizu – Tokyo
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“TOKYO HOTEL STAY”
WITH QATAR AIRWAYS – 8 NIGHTS – 10 DAYS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – DOHA 13.09.2026
We meet at the Qatar Airways counter at Istanbul New Airport, Domestic terminal at 11:00 PM, after completing passport and check-in procedures, and then we depart for Doha at 1:45 AM with Qatar Airways flight QR 240. Arrival in Doha at 5:50 AM local time. After transferring here, we take Qatar Airways flight QR 808 at 8:35 PM to go to Tokyo. Overnight on the flight.
DAY 02 DOHA – TOKYO 14.09.2026
Arrival in Tokyo at 12:55 PM local time. We transfer to our hotel with a special vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After hotel check-in, we settle into our rooms and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 03 TOKYO (EMBARKATION) 15.09.2026
After our breakfast, we check out of the hotel. Our private vehicle takes us for the “Tokyo City Tour.” During today’s panoramic tour, we will visit the Meiji Shrine, built to deify the spirit of Emperor Meiji, Japan's first emperor. Then we will enjoy the breathtaking view of the city from Tokyo Tower and see the National Diet Building panoramically along the way. We will take a break on Ginza Street, famous for its shopping, before returning to our cruise ship. After check-in procedures for the Diamond Princess, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 3:00 PM. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 04 SAILING AT SEA 16.09.2026
This day will be spent sailing at sea, with many options for you on board. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Guests can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed at many bars. Throughout the day, a range of food options will be available for you. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05 NAGASAKI 17.09.2026
Our ship will dock at Nagasaki port at 10:00 AM. Following breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the “Nagasaki City Tour” arranged by our guides at an additional cost. Nagasaki is the capital and largest city of Japan's Nagasaki Prefecture. It is the second and last city to have suffered a nuclear attack in history. During our city tour, our first stop will be the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, reminding us of the painful memories of nuclear war. Afterward, we will visit Glover Garden, which houses the oldest Western-style house in Japan built by Scottish merchant Thomas Blake Glover. Finally, we will visit Nagasaki Chinatown, followed by free time in the city center and then return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 7:00 PM. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06 BUSAN 18.09.2026
Our ship will dock at Busan port at 7:00 AM. Following breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the “Busan City Tour” arranged by our guides for an additional fee. In this city, which has witnessed temples, royal tombs, Japanese occupation, and the Korean War, our first stop will be the Haedong Yonggungsa temple, one of the few coastal Buddhist temples in South Korea. After that, we will visit Haeundae Dalmaji-gil Road, famous for its blue ocean, white sandy beach, camellia forest, and pine tree forest views. We will also see Dongbaekseom Island and the mermaid statue, representing the heartbreaking love story of the princess of the Naranda country. Finally, we will visit the UN Memorial Cemetery, where soldiers from 16 countries who died during the Korean War (1950-1953) are laid to rest, including two Turkish martyrs and their memorials. We will also visit Busan Gamcheon Culture Village, known as the “Machu Picchu of Busan.” Busan Tower, located in Nampodong, the old central area of Busan, features a variety of local shops as well as brands at reasonable prices. In the streets, there is a paradise for street foods. After free time in Gukje Market, which has become Busan's largest market, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 4:00 PM. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 07 SAILING AT SEA 19.09.2026
This day will be spent sailing at sea, with many options for you on board. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Guests can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed at many bars. Throughout the day, a range of food options will be available for you. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 08 KOCHI 20.09.2026
Our ship will dock at Kochi port at 7:00 AM. Following breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the “Kochi Castle & Kochi City Tour” arranged by our guides at an additional cost. Learn how Kochi became the center of pro-imperialist ideology at the end of feudal Japan while visiting the two most respected symbols of the city. We will head to Kochi Castle from the pier. The main keep or “donjon,” built over 400 years ago by feudal lord Yamanouchi Kazutoyo, offers the famous panoramic views of the entire city, making the climb worthwhile. Your tour will take you through the beautifully restored Tsumemon Gate, which connects the castle's inner keep to the second castle, and before you leave, you must see the living area, or “honmaru,” which houses local and historical treasures. After a stroll through the castle grounds, we'll board our bus and go to the beautiful Katsurahama Beach. Here stands the statue of Sakamoto Ryoma, one of Japan's most beloved historical figures known for modernizing Japan into a unified nation. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 5:00 PM. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 09 SHIMIZU / FUJI 21.09.2026
Our ship will dock at Mount Fuji Shimizu port at 1:00 PM. Following breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the “Kunozan Temple and Mount Fuji Tour” arranged by our guides for an additional fee. Accessible by cable car, Kunozan Temple is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the feudal lord who united Japan, consisting of an expanse of ornate bright red buildings. This temple was built by Ieyasu's son Hidetada to honor his father. The three main halls within the complex are designed with influences of different architectural styles. The wooden ceiling at Honden Hall is quite intriguing for visitors. You can write your wishes on paper and hang it on the strings that hang from the ceiling, hoping for them to come true. This widespread practice in Japanese shrines is called Omikuji. We continue our tour to enjoy the legendary view of Mount Fuji. The pine grove at the seaside is home to over 50,000 pine trees, including a 650-year-old tree thought to possess legendary powers. The view from this point is considered one of the top three scenic views in Japan. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 7:00 PM. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 10 TOKYO - DOHA 22.09.2026
Our ship will dock at Tokyo port at 6:30 AM. After breakfast, we check out from the ship and transfer to Tokyo airport with our waiting vehicle. After the passport and check-in procedures, we wait until the flight time. Since our flight will be shortly after midnight, guests can join the optional “Hakone & Fuji Volcano & Lake Ashi Tour” arranged by our guides. We head towards Hakone, about two hours away from Tokyo, known for its hot springs, natural beauty, and landscapes that will enchant you. First, we stop in Oshino Hakkai village to view a panoramic vista of Mount Fuji. Then we proceed to Owakudani, formed from the eruption of Hakone Mountain about 3000 years ago. Owakudani, featuring sulfuric fumes and hot steam, is still an active volcanic area. After our tour, we move to Hakone, located at the foot of Mount Fuji, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We will enjoy a pleasant boat ride on Lake Ashi and witness the natural beauty of the town. After the tour, we transfer to the airport. After passport and check-in procedures, we depart for Doha with Qatar Airways flight QR 807 at 10:25 PM. Overnight on board.
DAY 11 DOHA – ISTANBUL AIRPORT 23.09.2026
We arrive in Doha at 3:20 AM local time. After changing planes, we take Qatar Airways flight QR 239 to Istanbul at 7:35 AM. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 11:55 AM local time. The end of our tour.