DAY 01 IZMIR ADNAN MENDERES AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
After meeting at 06:30 in front of the Sunexpress counter at the International Terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, we complete our check-in and passport procedures, then depart for Hamburg on Sunexpress flight XQ852 at 08:15. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 10:45 local time, we transfer by our private vehicle to our ship, COSTA DIADEMA, at the port of Kiel. After check-in and baggage procedures on the ship, we settle into our cabins and then enjoy free time. Following embarkation, our guide will hold a meeting introducing you to the ship and our tours; afterwards, you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship departs the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 02 COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Copenhagen at 10:00. After breakfast, we set off with our private vehicle waiting at the port for the "Copenhagen City Tour." Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. The Amalienborg Palace in the city center is famous as the place where the royal family still resides today. Copenhagen, which has Europe's highest living standards, also boasts a very colorful nightlife. Described as one of the five best cities in the world to live in, our tour of Copenhagen includes the city's symbol, the 'Little Mermaid,' Amelienborg, Christiansborg and Rosenborg Palaces, the Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the autonomous Hippy neighborhood and 'Christiania.' Afterwards, you will have free time at Nyhavn (New Harbour) in the center of Copenhagen. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship departs the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 03 SEA CRUISING
Spending this day cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many options. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining options are also available throughout the day.
DAY 04 HELLESYLT – GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at the port of Hellesylt at 08:30. After breakfast, we set off on the "Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour" organized by our guide. Two fascinating villages located at the fork at the end of Storfjord. Once northern postal ports, today they are favorite northern cruise ports of Norwegian tourism, receiving an average of 180 ship visits per year due to the difficulty of land access. We begin our tour by greeting Hellesylt Waterfall... The route that was once a northern postal route is now a tourism center. We first go to the viewpoint where we will see the Hellesylt fjord, and after photographing the fjord, we continue on our way. Our first stops are the Hamile stone and the stone bridge dating from the 1800s. Then we go to Hornindal Lake, the deepest lake in Europe, where we take a break. After setting off again, our next stop is Stryn, one of the most lively towns in the region. After seeing the stone bridge in Stryn, where the royal family came especially for fishing, you will have free time for shopping and coffee/food. Following a break at the foot of Djupvatnet Lake, if the weather is good, you will be amazed by the view from the terrace of Dalsnibba mountain at 1476 m altitude. Then we will stop at the Flydal viewing platform and this time photograph the Geiranger fjord. After our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship departs the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05 BERGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Bergen at 10:30. After breakfast, we set off with our private vehicle waiting for us on the "Bergen Walking Tour & Floien Funicular with Viewing Terrace Tour." Our exploration of this beautiful city, which was a trade and shipping hub until 1830 and is now under UNESCO World Heritage protection, begins at the German Harbour and continues with the fish market, which will charm you with its beauty. Then we will return to the city center, seeing the historic Hanseatic houses and the city's modern structures. Next, we will ride Bergen's famous funicular up to Mt. Floien (Fløyen), where you can see Bergen from above. After our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship departs the port at 20:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06 HAUGESUND
Our ship will dock at the port of Haugesund at 07:00. After breakfast, we set off on the "Haugesund Waterfall Tour" organized by our guide. From in front of the port, we travel by our private bus 1.5 hours to Akrafjord to get acquainted with the Langfoss Waterfall. The 32-kilometer-long and 650-meter-deep Akrafjord is home to the Langfoss (Long Fall) waterfall, which was selected by National Geographic and CNN as one of the 10 most beautiful waterfalls in the world. In summer, its emerald-green water and the forested slopes surrounding you offer a visual feast. After experiencing Langfoss Waterfall and feeling its powerful energy, we arrive in Haugesund accompanied by unique landscapes. After our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship departs the port at 15:00.
DAY 07 SEA CRUISING
Spending this day cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many options. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining options are also available throughout the day.
DAY 08 KIEL/HAMBURG – IZMIR ADNAN MENDERES AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Kiel at 09:00. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures and set off to the airport with our waiting vehicle. Upon arrival at the airport, we complete our check-in procedures and depart for Izmir at 14:50 on a Sun Express scheduled flight. Arrival at Izmir Airport at 19:00 local time. End of our tour.