Day 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
We meet at the Istanbul Airport international terminal at 04:30, after which we check in. Then we depart for Hamburg with Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00. We arrive in Hamburg at local time 09:10, followed by a transfer to our cruise ship at Kiel port. After check-in and baggage handling for the MSC EURIBIA, we settle into our cabins and then have free time. Our guide will hold a meeting after boarding the ship to introduce you to the ship and our tours, then you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 02 COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will move out for the "Copenhagen City Tour" with our private vehicle waiting at the port. The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is located on the largest island, Zealand. The Amalienborg Palace, located in the city center, is famous as the residence of the royal family. Copenhagen, known for its high living standards in Europe, also boasts a vibrant nightlife. During our city tour, we will visit attractions such as the 'Little Mermaid', Amelienborg, Christianborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Free Town of Christiania, and Nyhavn (New Harbor) for free time. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship leaves the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 03 SAILING ON THE SEA
This day will be spent sailing at sea, offering many options on the ship. Those who wish can enjoy the open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. You can also shop at the duty-free stores, try your luck at the casino, or enjoy different music and entertainment at various bars. Different dining options will be available throughout the day.
Day 04 HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will move out for the "Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour" with our private vehicle waiting at the port. These two charming villages at the fork of the Storfjord are once postal ports in the north, and today are popular cruise ports in Norway with an average of 180 ship visits annually due to difficult land access. We start our tour by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall... The initial description is the postal route to the north, but now it is a tourism center. We will first visit the viewpoint for Hellesylt fjord and photograph the fjord, then we will proceed on our way. Our first stop will be the stone bridge from the 1800s and the pregnant stone. Next, we will head to Hornindal Lake, the deepest lake in Europe, and have a break there. After resuming our journey, we will visit Stryn, one of the most active towns in the region. After seeing the stone bridge, we will have free time for shopping and coffee/meal. After a break at the foot of Djupvatnet Lake, you will be mesmerized by the view from Dalsnibba mountain at an elevation of 1476 m, if the weather is nice. We will also stop at the Flydal viewing platform to photograph Geiranger fjord. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship leaves the port at 21:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 05 ÅLESUND
Our ship will dock at Ålesund port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will move out for the "Trollstigen and Ålesund Panoramic Tour" with our private vehicle waiting at the port. The bus will take you from the meeting point to the beautiful area outside Ålesund, known for its furniture industry. The road winds from Sjøholt along the Storfjord, taking you to Stordal and its lovely Straw Church (built in 1789) famous for its delicious strawberries. The next stop will be breathtakingly beautiful Gudbrandsjuvet, a narrow 5 m wide and 20-25 m deep gorge. You can walk over a bridge from one side of the passage to the other. From here, the bus will go to the Trollstigen plateau in Reinheimen National Park. Enjoy spectacular views of the King, Queen, and Bishop mountains, as well as the Stigfossen waterfall. While descending the Troll Road, the driver will safely navigate through 11 sharp turns. There will be an extra photo stop for the best shots of Stigfossen. Next, we will visit the Troll Wall/Trollveggen, Europe’s highest vertical cliff. After this stop, it will be time to return to Ålesund. We will then complete the panoramic city tour of Ålesund. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 06 FLÅM
Our ship will dock at Flåm port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will move out for the "Magnificent Flåm Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvinde Waterfall Tour" with our private vehicle waiting at the port. After having breakfast on board, during this tour, where you will feel like you are traveling through postcard landscapes, our first visit will be to one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls, "Twin Waterfall" known in Turkish as Tvindefossen. Our subsequent visits will be to Gudvangen, meaning "meeting place of the gods", the scenic Stegastein viewpoint known for its beautiful road and scenery. We will have a break in another picturesque area at Grimsetelvi to photograph the stunning nature before returning to Flåm. After the tour, you will have time to shop at the light down jackets, Omega-3 fish oil, and various other souvenirs available in the shops before departing from Norway's last port. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 07 SAILING ON THE SEA
This day will also be spent sailing on the sea, offering many options on the ship for everyone. Those who wish can use the open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. You can also shop in the duty-free stores, try your luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment events in multiple bars. A variety of dining options will also be available throughout the day.
Day 08 KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Kiel port at 09:00. After our breakfast, we will complete the ship disembarkation procedures and, with our waiting vehicle, we will depart for the "Hamburg City Tour". Hamburg is located at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula, which separates the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, at the confluence of the Elbe, Alster, and Bille Rivers. The city center is built around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster Lakes. The city boasts 2,302 bridges connecting its waterways. The Hamburg Port, which stretches inland from the North Sea, is the second largest port in Europe and one of the most important international trade centers. The city, which has many parks, is one of the "Green Cities" ranked in the top five in the world. During the tour, we will see the Hamburg Philharmonic Concert Hall, St. Michaelis Church, one of the most famous churches in northern Germany, Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, the Elbe River, St Pauli, known as the Red Light District, the Reeperbahn, Fish Market, port area, and one of the most interesting points, the magnificent Town Hall with its stunning architecture. After shopping and free time for meals, we move to the airport. After completing 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.