DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HELSINKI
Following our meeting at 04:30 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal, we complete our check-in and passport control procedures. Afterwards, departure for Helsinki Airport with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1761 at 07:30. Arrival in Helsinki at 11:10 local time. Transfer to the Helsinki port where our ship is located with the private vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After ship check-in and baggage procedures, settling into the cabins and free time. The ship will dock at Helsinki port at 12:00. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional "Helsinki City Tour & Medieval Town Porvoo Tour" organized by their guide. We start this tour with a visit to Porvoo, one of the most beautiful towns in Finland. Porvoo is a municipality located on the southern coast of Finland, about 50 kilometers east of Helsinki. Porvoo is one of the six medieval towns in Finland. It offers a fairytale visual feast with its cobblestone streets and northern-style wooden houses. Then we return to Helsinki. Starting with a photo stop at the port, you will then have the opportunity to see this special city by heading to the city center, a mixture of old and new, east and west. Senate Square, Rock Church, City Council, Presidential Palace, Olympic Stadium, Opera House, Parliament Building, Sibelius Park, and the most famous shopping street Esplanades are among the places you will see. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 02 TALLINN
Our ship will dock at Tallinn port at 08:00. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional "Tallinn City Tour & Medieval Town Tour" organized by their guide. Starting from the port, we first begin to explore Tallinn Old Town. The Old Town forms the historical heart of Tallinn with its medieval structures, narrow stone streets, and impressive city walls. On this tour, we will visit some of the city's most important landmarks. First, we will explore Toompea Hill, one of the highest points in Tallinn. From here, we will be able to get a panoramic view of the city and see the Estonian Parliament Building, a symbol of Estonia's struggle for independence. Then, we visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of Tallinn's most striking structures. Built in 1900, this magnificent cathedral has a fascinating appearance with its Russian Byzantine architecture and delicate interior decoration. Our next stop will be Town Hall Square. This medieval square is considered the heart of Tallinn and stands out with its surrounding historical shops, Town Hall, and the oldest pharmacy in the city. Finally, we will visit St. Olaf's Church. Dating back to the 16th century, this Gothic church is the tallest structure in Tallinn and is famous for its magnificent view overlooking the city. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 03 STOCKHOLM
Our ship will dock at Stockholm port at 10:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional "Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour" to be organized by their guide. We will start touring Stockholm, considered the Venice of the North, from Fjallgatan street in the Södermalm area, one of the highest points of the city. Here we will take a short photo break and enjoy a beautiful view of Stockholm and the port. We will cross to Gamla Stan (the old town), which forms the historical part of the city, built on 3 islands, housing the Royal Palace and the Cathedral, and walk with our guide through the cobblestone, narrow streets. After giving free time in the old town, we will continue our tour by bus, having the opportunity to see Kungsgarden, the Royal Opera House, the National Museum, the Royal Theatre and Grand Hotel, and the Royal City Hall where the banquet after the annual Nobel prizes is held, from the outside. Finally, we will visit the Vasa Museum, home to the old Vasa ship that sank in 1628, located outside the city. Return to the ship after our museum visit. Our ship will anchor in Stockholm port tonight. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 04 STOCKHOLM
After morning breakfast, free time to explore Stockholm, the elegant capital of Sweden. Built on islands over the Baltic Sea, the city offers its visitors a pleasant atmosphere with its historical Gamla Stan area, impressive architecture, museums, large squares, and stylish shopping streets. Guests who wish can walk through the historical streets of the city, try local delicacies, and enjoy shopping. Return to the ship after free time. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 05 VISBY
Our ship will dock at Visby port at 07:00. Morning breakfast will be served on the ship. Free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the optional “Visby Walking Tour”. Visby, the only Swedish town located on the island of Gotland, is on the UNESCO World Heritage list with its medieval structures. The most important of these historical ruins are the city walls called Ringmuren. These walls surround the city and old churches. Also, tower gates in the town, 14th-century merchant houses, triangular-roofed Hanseatic houses, and Strandgatan, the oldest building in Sweden, are among the places we will see. Then we will take a walk in Almedalen, the port area, and experience the spirit of the city by visiting the historical Visby cathedral, the ruins of St. Nikolai church, Almedalen park, Botanical park, and historical buildings dating from the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries. During your free time given by our guide after the walking tour, you can visit the Gotland museum, famous for its coins and rich collections. Free time for shopping and taking photos at the end of the tour. At the end of our tour, we transfer to the ship. The ship departs from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 06 GDYNIA (GDANSK)
Our ship will dock at Gdynia port at 10:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional "Gdynia (Gdansk) City Tour" to be organized by their guide. Gdynia is a Polish port on the Gulf of Gdansk, facing the Baltic Sea. With a colorful maritime history, the city is also home to an iconic statue of Joseph Conrad, one of the greatest novelists in the English language. This charming city is known for its modernist buildings and interesting landmarks such as the grand Kosciuszki Square. Further afield, it is a remarkable region with various attractions such as Malbork Castle and the bustling town of Gdańsk. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 19:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 07 BORNHOLM / RONNE
Our ship will dock at Ronne port at 08:00 in the morning. After our breakfast, guests who wish may join the optional “Ronne City Tour” to be organized by our guides. Rising from the Baltic Sea on the picturesque island of Bornholm, Ronne is one of Denmark's most characteristic port cities. Known for its exceptionally sunny skies, the place's cobblestone streets, breezy beaches, exuberant food culture, and vibrant half-timbered houses are just a few of the things offered. At the end of our tour, we transfer to the ship. The ship departs from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 08 AARHUS
Our ship will dock at Aarhus Port at 10:00. Free time for shopping and personal activities after morning breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional “Aarhus City Tour” to be organized by your guide. In this tour where the old and modern parts of the city of Aarhus will be seen, St. Clement Cathedral, the new town hall, botanical gardens, the summer palace belonging to the Danish royal family located in Marselisborg Park, and Burgomaster’s will be among the places seen panoramically. Guests who wish can return to the ship with our private bus after our tour, while guests who do not return can spend time in the city and later return to the ship with a short walk accompanied by our guide. Return to the ship after the tour. Departure of our ship is at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 09 COPENHAGEN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 05:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, we vacate our cabins and transfer to Copenhagen airport with the private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Guests who wish may join the optional “Copenhagen City Tour” organized by their guide. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. Amalienborg Palace, located in the center of the city, is famous as the place where the royal family still resides today. Copenhagen, the city with the highest living standards in Europe, also boasts a very colorful nightlife. Described as one of the top five best cities to live in the world, in our tour inside Copenhagen, first the symbol of the city ‘The Little Mermaid’, Amalienborg, Christianborg and Rosenbourg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippy District and ‘Christiania’ are among the places to be seen. Afterwards, we will have free time to shop in the center of Copenhagen, Kongens Nytorv (King's Square); at the famous Stroget or to mingle with the youth in Nyhavn. Transfer to the airport after the tour. Following passport and baggage procedures, departure for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1782 at 15:00. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 19:15 local time. End of our tour.
