CLOSED GROUP - MSC EURIBIA WITH SCANDINAVIA & NORWAY FJORDS - BGD - 2026
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01.DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL |
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After meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, we perform our check-in procedures and then depart for Hamburg at 07:00 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1661. We arrive in Hamburg at 09:10 local time and transfer to our ship in Kiel port. Since the check-in time for the ship will be in the afternoon, we will have a short break in Kiel city to enjoy the city together. After that, we will transfer to the port. After check-in and luggage procedures for the MSC EURIBIA ship, we will settle into our cabins and then have free time. Our guide will organize a meeting for you to introduce the ship and our tours after boarding. Afterwards, you can enjoy the ship until dinner time. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship. |
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02.DAY COPENHAGEN |
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Our ship will dock in Copenhagen at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will move with our private vehicle waiting at the port for the “Copenhagen City Tour”. The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. The Amalienborg Palace, located in the city center, is famous as the place where the royal family still resides. Copenhagen, which has the highest living standards in Europe, also has a very colorful nightlife. During our tour in Copenhagen, which is described as one of the five best cities to live in the world, we will visit the symbol of the city ‘The Little Mermaid’, Amelienborg, Christianborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippy Neighborhood, and ‘Christiania’. Then, we will have free time at Nyhavn (New Harbor) in central Copenhagen. After the tour, we will return to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship. |
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03.DAY AT SEA |
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This day will be spent at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the open and closed pools of the ship, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or take advantage of various music and entertainment offered at dozens of bars. All day long, different food options will also await you. |
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04.DAY HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER |
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Our ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 09:00. After breakfast, we will set off with our private vehicle waiting at the port for “Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour”. The two charming villages at the end of Storfjord are once postal ports in the north, today popular cruise ports with an average of 180 ship visits per year due to the difficulty of land access. We will start our tour by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall... The first definition was the postal route going north, and now it is a tourism center. First, we will go to a viewpoint where we will see the Hellesylt fjord and take photos. We will then set off to see the “Pregnant Rock” and the stone bridge dating back to the 1800s, which is our first stop. Next, we will head to Hornindal Lake, the deepest lake in Europe, and take a break there. After departing, our next stop will be Stryn, one of the most vibrant cities in the region. In Stryn, known as a fishing spot for the royal family, we will have some free time for shopping and coffee/food after seeing the stone bridge. After a stop at Djupvatnet Lake, you will be amazed by the view from the terrace of Dalsnibba mountain, which is 1476 m high, if the weather is nice. Then we will stop at the Flydal viewpoint and photograph the Geiranger fjord. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship. |
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05.DAY ALESUND |
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Our ship will dock at Alesund port at 07:00. After breakfast, we will set off with our private vehicle waiting at the port for "Alesund City Tour & Giske & Godoy Island Tour". On today’s tour, after climbing Axca Mountain to see the panoramic view of the city, we will visit Giske and Godoy islands using some of the world’s best tube tunnels. Giske is also referred to as Saga Island as it is the birthplace of the famous Viking King Chieftain Rollo, who is known as the first ruler of the Normandy settlement. We will see the historical church made of old marble stone that was previously used as a chapel, built in 1150 here. Then, we will move to Godoy Island to see the fishing village of Alnes with its stunning view and lighthouse. We will visit the open-air museum of Sammore to learn about the history of rural life in Norway. On our way back, we will see the famous fishing port where herring and cod are processed, the fjord Borgund known as an ancient commercial center, and modern neighborhoods as we reach the city center. After a short free time here, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship. |
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06.DAY FLÂM |
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Our ship will dock at Flam port at 07:00. After breakfast, we will board our bus waiting at the port, accompanied by our guide to start the “Flamsbana Nostalgic Train Tour & Viking Road Tour”. Starting from the special port of Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord, we will pass through fjords and mountains and take the historic Flamsbana panoramic train that will take us from Flam to Myrdal, which will cross one of the steepest railways in the world. The Flamsbana train has been selected as the best train ride in the world by Lonely Planet in 2014 and as one of Europe's most beautiful train journeys by National Geographic Traveler Magazine. During this magnificent journey, nature surprises will await us at stops where the train will halt. We will disembark at the historic Myrdal train station located at an altitude of 867 meters and will take a new technological train heading to Voss. We will see the beautiful city of Voss, known as the capital of outdoor sports, and its lake. After personal activities time, we will visit one of the region's most beautiful waterfalls, Tvindefossen (Twins Waterfall), which is believed to give youth and strength to those who drink its water. Since 1840, we will live an unforgettable nature feast while drinking our coffee on the terrace of Stalhaim Hotel, one of the world's most prestigious hotels, from where we can see the zig-zag canyon with 13 turns. After a stop at the Viking village Gudvangen, our tour will end at the port of Flam where our ship is anchored. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship. |
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07.DAY AT SEA |
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This day will be spent at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the open and closed pools of the ship, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or take advantage of various music and entertainment offered at dozens of bars. All day long, different food options will also await you. |
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08.DAY KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT |
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Our ship will dock at Kiel port at 09:00. After breakfast, we will perform ship exit procedures and then set off for the “Hamburg City Tour” with our vehicle waiting for us. Hamburg, located at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula, which separates the North Sea from the Baltic Sea in northern Germany, lies at the intersection of the Elbe, Alster, and Bille rivers. The city center is built around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes. The city has 2,302 bridges connecting its waterways. The Hamburg port, extending inward from the North Sea, is the second-largest port in Europe and is one of the most important international trade centers. With many parks within the city, Hamburg is among the top five “Green Cities” in the world. During our tour, the Hamburg Philharmonic Concert Hall, St. Michaelis Church, one of the most famous churches in Northern Germany, the Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, the Elbe River, the red-light district known as St Pauli, Reeperbahn, Fish Market, port area, and the Town Hall with its magnificent architecture will be seen. After free time for shopping and dining, we will head to the airport. After our check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 at 18:25. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 22:40 local time. The end of our tour |