DAY 01: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
We meet at Istanbul Airport's international terminal at 04:30, after which we check in. Then we depart for Hamburg on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00. We arrive in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, followed by a transfer to our ship located at Kiel port. After the check-in and luggage procedures for the MSC EURIBIA ship, we settle into our cabins and then have some free time. Our guide will hold an introductory meeting after we board the ship, where they will give you information about the ship and our excursions, and then you can enjoy the ship until dinner time. Our ship will depart from port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 02: COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish can join our guide in the optionally organized “Copenhagen City Tour & Canal Tour.” The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is located on Zealand, the country’s largest island. Amalienborg Palace located in the center of the city is famous as the current residence of the royal family. Copenhagen, with the highest living standards in Europe, also boasts a colorful nightlife. In our tour within Copenhagen, we will visit places such as the symbol of the city 'The Little Mermaid', Amalienborg, Christiansborg, and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippie Neighborhood ‘Christiana’. Afterward, we will take a boat tour that lasts about 1 hour at Nyhavn (New Harbor), where we will dive into the heart of the city amidst the blend of the magnificent old and new. After the tour, we return to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 03: AT SEA
This day will be spent at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can take advantage of the ship’s outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those interested can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy different music and entertainment in the many bars. A variety of dining options will await you throughout the day.
DAY 04: HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities.
Guests who wish can join our guide in the optionally organized “Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour.” Two enchanting villages at the fork of the Storfjord, once northern postal ports, with an average of 180 ship visits annually, are now among the favorite cruise ports in northern Norway due to their difficult access by land. Our tour will start by greeting Hellesylt Waterfall… With its historical significance as the northern postal route, now it has become a tourism center. First, we will go to a viewpoint where we can see Hellesylt fjord and take photos, and then we proceed on our way. Our first stop will be the stone bridge from the 1800s at Hamle Junior. Following that, we will visit Hornindal lake, the deepest lake in Europe, and have a break there. After resuming our journey, our next stop will be Stryn, one of the liveliest towns in the region, where we will have free time for shopping and coffee/meal after seeing the stone bridge favored by the royal family for fishing. After a short break at the foot of Djupvatnet Lake, you will be amazed by the view from Dalsnibba mountain at an elevation of 1476 m if the weather is nice. Then, we will stop at the Flydal viewpoint to take pictures of the Geiranger fjord. After the tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight stay on board. Our ship will depart from port at 21:00.
DAY 05: ALESUND
Our ship will dock at Alesund port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Alesund, built at the top of Norway’s West Fjord region, with picturesque beauty and surrounded by mountains, extends across several islands into the Atlantic. Although a fire destroyed most of the town in the early 20th century, Alesund was rebuilt with true Art Nouveau elegance. Guests who wish can join our guide for the optionally organized "Trollstigen and Alesund Panoramic Tour." The meeting point will have a bus that takes you to the beautiful area outside Alesund and the land of trolls. This area in Møre og Romsdal is known particularly for its furniture industry. The road from Sjøholt along the Storfjord will take you through Stordal and its Rose Church (built in 1789) to Valldal, famous for its delicious strawberries. The next stop will be the breathtaking Gudbrandsjuvet, a narrow valley measuring 5 meters wide and 20-25 meters deep. You can walk over a bridge from one side to the other. From here, the bus will take you to the Trollstigen plateau in Reinheimen National Park. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Kings, Queen, and Bishop mountains and the waterfall Stigfossen along the Troll Road. While descending from the Troll Road, the driver will safely navigate the 11 sharp bends of the road. At the lower part of the Troll Road, there will be an extra photo stop to take the best photos of Stigfossen. Next, we will visit the Troll Wall, which is the highest vertical rock face in Europe. After this stop, it's time to return to Alesund. Afterward, we will do a panoramic city tour of Alesund. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 06: FLÅM
Our ship will dock at Flåm port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests wishing to can join our guide in the optionally organized “Magnificent Flåm Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvinde Waterfall Tour.” After having our breakfast on board, we will first visit Tvindefossen, one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls known as the “twin waterfall.” Our subsequent visits will include Gudvangen, which means "meeting place of the gods," and the viewpoint of Stegastein with its pleasant route and magnificent scenery. We will also have a stop at Grimsetelvi in another region known for its picturesque views, taking time to photograph the nature before heading back to Flåm. At the end of the tour, before we leave Norway’s last port, you will have some time to shop for famous Norwegian products such as lightweight down jackets, Omega-3 fish oils, and various souvenirs. Dinner and overnight stay on board. Our ship will depart from port at 18:00.
DAY 07: AT SEA
This day will also be spent at sea, and our ship will provide you with many alternatives throughout the day. Those who wish can enjoy the ship’s outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those interested can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy different music and entertainment at the many bars. Various dining options will be available to you throughout the day.
DAY 08: KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Kiel port at 09:00. After our breakfast, we perform the disembarkation procedures and depart for Hamburg Airport with our awaiting vehicle. Guests wishing can join our guide for the optionally organized “Hamburg City Tour.” Located at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula, which separates the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, Hamburg is situated at the intersection of the Elbe, Alster, and Bille Rivers. The city center is built around Binnenalster and Aussenalster Lakes, and the city has 2,302 bridges connecting its water canals. Hamburg Port, extending inland from the North Sea, is the second-largest port in Europe and one of the most important international trade centers. With many parks, Hamburg is among the top five “Green Cities” in the world. During our tour, we will visit the Hamburg Philharmonic Concert Hall, St. Michaelis Church, one of the most famous churches in Northern Germany, Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, Elbe River, St. Pauli, known as the Red Light District, Reeperbahn, Fish Market, port area, and one of the most interesting spots, the magnificent Town Hall. After the free time for shopping and dining, we head to the airport. After our check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 18:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1664. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 22:40 local time. End of our tour.
- Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport – Hamburg – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
- 7 nights 8 days all-inclusive accommodation in the preferred cabin category on the MSC EURIBIA cruise ship.
- Airport and Port taxes (490 EUR)
- Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
- Experienced Turkish Tour Leadership Service. (Regardless of the number of participants)
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on the cruise.
- Entertainment and shows on the ship.
- Use of gym & fitness center.
- Penalty-Free Cancellation Insurance for the Tour Package (valid until 30 days before the tour date).
- Travel security package (covers cancellation and visa rejection). A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old.
- Mandatory travel insurance (is professional liability insurance).
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Service fees. Approximately €12 per person per day (to be paid at the time of reservation.)
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All land tours specified in the program
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Health services. / Personal expenses.
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All beverages on board the ship.
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Domestic flight connections.
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Necessary visa fee. A Schengen visa is required for this program.
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Departure tax (You can pay it to the relevant banks or at the finance office at the airport).
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Cancellation conditions:From the day of registration;90 days before: 15%89 days ---------- 60 days: 30%59 days ---------- 30 days: 50%29 days ---------- 15 days: 70%14 days ---------- 0 days: 100%
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The flights specified in the program have been obtained from the relevant airline and Cruises company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the timings. Therefore, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any change in the schedule.
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The operating agency reserves the right to change the flight route if deemed necessary. For example, for a ship departing from Marseille, the announced flight route as Nice/Lyon can be changed to Marseille or vice versa.
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The required documents 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.
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Guests are responsible for their own belongings during airport and port transfers as well as round-trip transfers between airports and ports. No agency official, guide, or driver has the right to take care of luggage and cannot be held responsible.
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During the cruise, 2 of the dinners you will have are formal dinners and every male passenger wishing to dine here must have at least one suit with them, and women must have at least one evening dress.
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THE CRUISE COMPANY AND THE CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE ROUTE AND TIMINGS AT THE PORTS BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
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The contents specified in the program flow are for illustrative purposes. The operating agency reserves the right to change the tour contents.
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The restaurants and tables where our group will have dinner during the cruise are generally predetermined and numbered according to names by the cruise company; however, in some cruise companies, it may be in open seating format. On ships with predetermined tables, guests will sit at these tables from the first dinner to the last dinner, but guests also have the right to have their meals in other restaurants of the ship as long as it is organized by the ship’s authorized personnel.
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During the check-in on the ship, every passenger (only one person in couples) must present a credit card or deposit in cash to the ship's reception while collecting the cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average provision of 300 euros will be charged from each credit card. The reason for this is for the expenses that you will incur on board the ship after check-in. You can make your expenditures on the ship (for drinks, refreshments, or alcoholic beverages) with the magnetic cards that will be provided to you by the ship’s reception. Cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship except in the casino. You can check all your expenses through the televisions in your rooms.
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At the beginning of our cruise, special colored luggage tags will be provided with your cruise tickets for all of our group’s luggage. You are required to attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
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Your luggage may not arrive at your cabins until late on the evening of the ship's first departure day. This is a situation that arises from the intensity and crowd, which is definitely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to keep your essential needs in a small carry-on bag to take with you on the first day of boarding.
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It is essential to adhere strictly to the ship's departure times. Guests must board at least 60 minutes before the ship's departure time at the ports. Otherwise, you may not be able to board the ship. Our agency will not be held responsible for such a situation.
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At the end of our cruise, you need to collect your luggage by attaching the tags that will be provided to your cabins the night before and leave them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After our disembarkation procedures, the luggage will be collected from the station where our group’s luggage is located. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH GUEST ALLOWS THEIR LUGGAGE TO BE TAKEN BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
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Passports older than 10 years cannot be used for international travel, even if they are still valid.
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Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the end date of the tour.
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Your passport must not be torn or excessively worn.
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Visa processes for each program are the responsibility of the selling agency and the passenger. You can find out which visa is required for the relevant tour from the program of that tour.
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ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE THEIR FLIGHT TICKETS FOR BOTH DEPARTURE AND RETURN, AS WELL AS THE CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM.
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We recommend that our guests activate their mobile phones for international use.
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On ships, generally Euro or USD currency is used according to the area they are sailing in. On the first day of the ship, you can
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deposit cash and credit cards at the automats found on board to your room account.
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For all programs, the minimum participation number is 20 people (10 cabins). The operating agency reserves the right to cancel the tour 1 month in advance if the majority is not achieved. Alternative programs may be offered to the guest.
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Cancellation conditions have been separately stated in the content of each program.
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Passengers who physically assault or insult ship crew members during the tour will be removed by the ship's captain.