DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – COPENHAGEN
After meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at 04:30, we complete our check-in and passport control procedures. Afterwards, departure for Copenhagen with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1783 at 07:15. Arrival in Copenhagen at 09:30 local time. Transfer to the port of Copenhagen where our ship is located with our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After check-in and luggage procedures on our ship, settling into the cabins and free time. Our ship will leave the port at 16:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 02 CRUISING AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at the duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long.
DAY 03 VISBY
Our ship will dock at the port of Visby at 07:00. Morning breakfast will be served on board. Free time for shopping and personal activities. Our guests who wish can participate in the optional “Visby City 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 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, Sweden's oldest building, are among the places we will see. Afterwards, 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, Almadelen park, the 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 04 STOCKHOLM
Our ship will dock at the port of Stockholm at 09:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Our guests who wish can participate in the "Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour" to be organized optionally by their guide. We will start exploring 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 (old town), which forms the historical part of the city, established 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 and have the opportunity to see Kungsgarden, the Royal Opera House, the National Museum, the Royal Theater and Grand Hotel, and the Royal City Hall, where the banquet is held every year after the Nobel prizes, 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 our ship after our museum visit. The ship departs from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 05 HELSINKI
Our ship will dock at the port of Helsinki at 12:00. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Our guests who wish can participate in the "Helsinki City Tour & Medieval Town Porvoo Tour" to be organized optionally by their guide. We start this tour with the Porvoo tour, one of the most beautiful towns in Finland. Porvoo is a municipality located on the southern coast of Finland, approximately 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 Nordic wooden houses. Then we return to Helsinki. We will start with a photo break at the port, and then you will have the opportunity to see this special city by going to the city center, which is a mix of old and new, east and west. Senate Square, Rock Church, City Hall, Presidential Palace, Olympic Stadium, Opera House, Parliament Building, Sibelius Park, and Esplanades, the most famous shopping street, are among the places you will see. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 22:00 at noon. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 06 TALLINN
Our ship will dock at the port of Tallinn at 07:00. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Our guests who wish can participate in the "Tallinn City Tour & Medieval Town Tour" to be organized optionally by their guide. Departing from the port, we first start exploring Tallinn Old Town. The Old Town forms the historical heart of Tallinn with its medieval structures, narrow stone streets, and impressive 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 of Tallinn. From here, we will be able to see the city panoramically and see the Estonian Parliament Building, a symbol of Estonia's struggle for independence. Afterwards, we visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of the most striking structures of Tallinn. Built in 1900, this magnificent cathedral has a fascinating appearance with its Russian Byzantine architecture and elegant interior decoration. Our next stop will be the Town Hall Square. This medieval square is considered the heart of Tallinn and attracts attention with its surrounding historical shops, the 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 our ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 16:00 at noon. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 07 RIGA
Our ship will dock at the port of Riga at 10:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Our guests who wish can participate in the “Riga City Tour” to be organized optionally by their guide. We will explore Riga, the capital of Latvia. Your tour will start with visits to the Orthodox Cathedral, the Freedom Monument, and the Fine Arts Museum. When you reach the old town area, you will take a walk towards Theater Square. Taking a short break with the view of the city, you will be able to shop, buy souvenirs, and walk around. Passing through Town Hall Square, you will be able to see St. Peter's Church, St. George's Church, and St. John's Church. One of the most interesting parts of this tour will be a short recital you will listen to accompanied by a church organ. You will have the chance to see structures like the Swedish Gate and Riga Castle from the outside. Don't forget to bring your camera because you will want to take photos of every corner of this historical city, which entered the UNESCO World Heritage List because it has structures built in the art nouveau style. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 08 KLAIPEDA
Our ship will dock at the port of Klaipeda at 11:00. Morning breakfast will be served on board. Free time for shopping and personal activities. Our guests who wish can participate in the optional "Klaipeda & Palanga Tour". After the breakfast we will have on board, we pass through the residential areas of Klaipeda, Lithuania's port city, and set off for Palanga, Lithuania's resort city famous for its beaches. Among the places we will see in Palanga, we will visit the Amber Museum located in an old palace built by Count Tikevicius, and the Palanga Botanical Park, Lithuania's most beautiful and richest botanical park. After a free time break on the Palanga coast, we will return to Klaipeda and explore this historical resort city. Among the places we will see are the old town, Theater Square; we will explore the city both by bus and on foot. At the end of our tour, we transfer to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 20:00 at noon. Dinner and overnight stay
DAY 09 GDANSK
Our ship will dock at the port of Gdynia at 07:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Our guests who wish can participate in the "Gdynia (Gdansk) City Tour" to be organized optionally by their guide. Gdynia is a Polish port on the Bay of Gdańsk, looking out to the Baltic Sea. The city, which has a colorful maritime history, also hosts an iconic statue of Joseph Conrad, one of the greatest novelists of the English language. This charming city is known for its modernist buildings and interesting landmarks such as the magnificent Kosciuszki Square. Further afield, it is a remarkable region with various tourist attractions such as Malbork Castle and the bustling town of Gdańsk. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 10 CRUISING AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at the duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long.
DAY 11 OSLO
Our ship will dock at the port of Oslo at 10:00 in the morning. In the morning, in Oslo, one of the most beautiful cities of Northern Europe, guests who wish can participate in the Oslo City Tour to be organized optionally by their guide. Our Oslo tour will start with the Opera House located on the pier under Akershus Fortress, whose construction dates back to the 1300s. Afterwards, we are going to see Frogner Park, also known as Vigeland Sculpture Park, built on an area of 45 hectares. Nearly two million tourists visit this park every year to see 212 bronze and granite statues, all designed by sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Then, together with city views, we will panoramically see City Hall, the Parliament, the National Theater, and the Royal Palace. After free time, we return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 20:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 12 SKAGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Skagen at 07:00 in the morning. This charming town in the northernmost part of Denmark is located at the point where the North Sea and the Baltic Sea intersect. At the same time, you can taste local delicacies among colorful houses and fishing boats in the city, which has a busy port. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 13 COPENHAGEN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Copenhagen at 05:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, we vacate our cabins and transfer to Copenhagen airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Our guests who wish can participate in the “Copenhagen City Tour” to be organized optionally 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, Europe's city with the highest living standards, also has a very colorful nightlife. Defined as one of the top five best cities to live in the world, during our tour within Copenhagen, first the symbol of the city ‘The Little Mermaid’, Amalienborg, Christianborg and Rosenbourg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippie Neighborhood and ‘Christiania’ will be among the places to see. Afterwards, we will have free time to shop on Copenhagen's central Kongens Nytorv (King's Square); the famous Stroget or mingle with the youth in Nyhavn. Transfer to the airport after the tour. After passport and luggage 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.
