DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – SINGAPORE 19.12.2026
Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal in front of the Singapore Airlines counter at 11:00. After passport, baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Singapore with Singapore Airlines flight SQ-391 at 13:15. Overnight on the plane.
DAY 02 SINGAPORE - SYDNEY 20.12.2026
Arrival in Singapore at 04:45 local time. With our connecting flight here, we depart at 07:00 on Singapore Airlines flight SQ 241 to Sydney, considered one of the largest cities on the east coast of Australia and one of the most beautiful in the world, which was accidentally discovered by the famous British navigator Captain James Cook. After a journey of approximately 7 hours and 40 minutes, arrival at Sydney Airport at 17:55 local time. After customs and passport procedures, we leave the airport with our private bus waiting for us and transfer to our hotel. After hotel check-in procedures, settling into rooms and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 03 SYDNEY 21.12.2026
After breakfast at the hotel, free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional "Blue Mountains & Aboriginal Cultural Village Experience Tour" organized by their guide. We begin our tour by following the routes where the Sydney Olympics were held, offering the opportunity to view all of Sydney from a hill overlooking the ocean. After visiting Bondi Beach, Australia's world-famous surfing paradise and seaside, we arrive at the Blue Mountains region, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which features some of the region's most famous mountain and forest formations, showcasing every shade of green as well as a bluish hue, living up to its name. Here, after viewing the Three Sisters, we have the opportunity to get close to the magnificent Aboriginal culture, experience dance shows, and learn about the fauna and flora during a mountain walk. After ending the tour with a cable car ride, we proceed to our hotel to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 04 SYDNEY (EMBARKATION) 22.12.2026
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of our rooms and transfer to the port where our ship is located with our private vehicle waiting for us. Following check-in procedures for our ship Royal Princess, settling into cabins and free time. While the ship is in port, guests who wish may join the optional "Sydney Harbour Cruise Boat Tour" organized by their guide. We embark on a panoramic Sydney Harbour Cruise to discover Sydney's world-famous port. During this pleasant boat tour within the harbor, the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, and surrounding bays will be viewed from the sea, offering unforgettable views accompanied by the city's iconic skyline. Accompanied by guide narrations, you will learn about Sydney's history, maritime past, and modern life while having the opportunity to take photos and enjoy the scenery from the open deck. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05 DAY AT SEA 23.12.2026
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can take advantage of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06 DAY AT SEA 24.12.2026
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can take advantage of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 07 AT SEA 25.12.2026
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can take advantage of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 08 BAY OF ISLANDS 26.12.2026
Our ship will dock at the port of Bay of Islands at 08:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional “Hole in the Rock & Russell Village Tour” organized by their guide. Departing from the port, we begin our excursion with a boat tour, one of the most popular experiences in the region. During this pleasant scenic cruise among the Bay of Islands archipelago, which consists of approximately 144 islands, we sail amidst turquoise waters, lush green islands, and unique coastal landscapes. The most impressive point of the tour and the symbol of the region, the Hole in the Rock rock formation, will be viewed up close by boat, weather and sea conditions permitting, and a photo break will be given. After the boat tour, we proceed to Russell Village, one of New Zealand's earliest settlements. Free time is offered in this charming town famous for its historical texture, coastal walking paths, small cafes, and boutique shops. Guests who wish can take a walk along the coast, spend time in cafes with sea views, or explore the structures reflecting the history of the region. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 09 AUCKLAND 27.12.2026
Our ship will dock at the port of Auckland at 06:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional "Auckland City Tour" organized by their guide. Auckland is also known as the "City of Sails" because of the thousands of yachts moored in Waitemata Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf. Others call it the "City of Volcanoes" as it is built in an area with approximately 48 volcanoes. The last volcanic eruption occurred 600 years ago on Rangitoto Island. We will start our city tour by passing Victoria Park Market and Westhaven Marina, and enjoying the exquisite view of the city and harbor from the crater of Mount Eden. After seeing Mount Eden, located right in the city, and Parnell Village, we will visit the Auckland Museum, where artifacts from New Zealand's recent history are exhibited, and the world-famous Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World. Transfer to our hotel. Free time to rest after room allocation. Guests who wish can shop or spend time as they please in the city's cafes and restaurants. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 19:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 10 DAY AT SEA 28.12.2026
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can take advantage of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 11 PICTON 29.12.2026
Our ship will dock at the port of Picton at 09:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional "Marlborough Sounds Scenic Drive Tour" organized by their guide. Following the arrival of our ship at Picton Port, we set off from the port on a panoramic land tour to discover Marlborough Sounds, one of New Zealand's most impressive natural regions. During this scenic drive along winding roads stretching along the coast, lush green hills, deep blue bays, and serene fjord views, we will receive information from our guide about the unique geography and wildlife of the region. Throughout the tour, photo stops will be given at viewpoints overlooking Cook Strait and the surrounding bays to immortalize the postcard-worthy views of Marlborough Sounds. After this quiet and pleasant excursion intertwined with nature, we will return to Picton, and our tour will be completed with a transfer to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 12 CHRISTCHURCH (Lyttelton) 30.12.2026
Our ship will dock at the port of Christchurch (Lyttelton) at 07:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional "Christchurch City Tour & Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Tour" organized by their guide. Starting from Lyttelton Port, our tour will first explore the city center of Christchurch, known as the "Garden City". During the panoramic city tour, the Botanic Gardens, the surroundings of the Avon River, and the city's symbolic spot Cathedral Square will be seen, and we will have the opportunity to listen to Christchurch's history, reconstruction process, and modern city life from our guide. After a short free time in the city center, we proceed towards Akaroa through a pleasant journey across Banks Peninsula, famous for its natural beauties. Free time is offered in this charming coastal town that has preserved its French colonial heritage to the present day, accompanied by pastel-colored houses, small boutique shops, and harbor views. Guests who wish can take a coastal walk, spend time in cafes, or immortalize this unique atmosphere with photo stops. At the end of the tour, return to Lyttelton Port and transfer to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 13 DUNEDIN 31.12.2026
Our ship will dock at the port of Dunedin at 12:30 at noon. After lunch, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional "Dunedin City Tour & Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour" organized by their guide. Following the docking of our ship at Port Chalmers, we set off towards the city center to explore Dunedin. During the panoramic city tour, historical buildings bearing distinct traces of Scottish architecture, the university district, and Baldwin Street, known as the steepest street in the world, will be seen, and information about the history and cultural structure of the city will be provided accompanied by our guide. After the city tour, we set off towards Otago Peninsula, one of New Zealand's most important natural habitats. During the journey along the peninsula, photo stops will be given accompanied by unique coastal views, and the wildlife specific to the region will be observed. Stops will be made at points where albatross colonies, seals, and penguins under suitable conditions can be seen in their natural environments, and information about the region's ecosystem will be received from our guide. After this pleasant tour offering nature and culture together, our tour will be completed with a return to Port Chalmers and transfer to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 20:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board. (HAPPY NEW YEAR 😊)
DAY 14 FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK SCENIC CRUISING 01.01.2027
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand's largest national park, was formed thousands of years ago when massive glaciers carved the coast of the South Island into deep fiords. Located in the heart of the park, Milford Sound extends into the Southern Alps, surrounded by majestic cliffs reaching nearly a mile in height. Rainforests clinging to steep rock faces and graceful waterfalls filtering into the void make this region one of the most impressive natural landscapes in the world. Mitre Peak, dominating the upper parts of Milford Sound and noticeable from miles away, rises as the symbol of the region. The town of Te Anau, located within the borders of Fiordland National Park, serves as an important gateway opening to other natural treasures of the South Island; from here, access is provided to unique destinations such as Lake Wakatipu, the famous resort center Queenstown, and Mount Cook National Park.
DAY 15 AT SEA 02.01.2027
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can take advantage of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 16 DAY AT SEA 03.01.2027
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can take advantage of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 17 SYDNEY – SINGAPORE 04.01.2027
Our ship will dock at Sydney port at 06:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, following the vacation of cabins, transfer to Sydney Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Free time until our flight time. Guests who wish may join the "Sydney City Tour" organized optionally by their guide. Departing from the port, our tour begins to discover Sydney, one of Australia's most iconic cities. During the panoramic city tour, the world-famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge with its impressive architecture will be seen, and information about the history and modern face of the city will be received accompanied by our guide. Afterwards, a short tour will be made in the Darling Harbour area, which stands out with its lively atmosphere, restaurants, and coastal walking areas. Continuing the tour, a photo stop will be given at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, offering one of the most beautiful views of Sydney Harbour, and the opportunity to photograph the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in the same frame will be offered. After a pleasant tour, transfer to the airport. After passport and baggage procedures, departure for Singapore with Singapore Airlines flight SQ 222 at 16:10. Arrival in Singapore at 21:20 local time. We pass through passport control for our Istanbul connection.
DAY 18 SINGAPORE – ISTANBUL AIRPORT 05.01.2027
After passport and customs procedures, departure for Istanbul with Singapore Airlines flight SQ 392 at 01:50. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 08:45 local time. End of our tour.
