WITH CARIBBEAN PRINCESS
SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC CAPITALS & 8 COUNTRIES
DENMARK – SWEDEN – FINLAND – ESTONIA – LATVIA – LITHUANIA – POLAND – NORWAY
Copenhagen – Visby – Stockholm – Helsinki – Tallinn – Riga – Klaipeda – Gdansk – Oslo – Skagen – Copenhagen
TURKISH AIRLINES – 12 NIGHTS 13 DAYS
MAY 18 (EID AL-ADHA)
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – COPENHAGEN
After meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, we proceed with check-in and passport control procedures. Then, we depart 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 docked via our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After check-in and luggage procedures, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 02 AT SEA
On this day 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 wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performances in dozens of bars. Different dining alternatives await you all day long.
DAY 03 VISBY
Our ship will dock at the port of Visby at 07:00. 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 city 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 its old churches. Also, the tower gates, 14th-century merchant houses, Hanseatic houses with triangular roofs, and Strandgatan, the oldest building in Sweden, are among the places we will see. Later, we will walk in the Almedalen harbor area, visit the historical Visby Cathedral, the ruins of St. Nikolai Church, Almedalen Park, the Botanical Garden, and historical buildings from the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries to experience the spirit of the city. After the walking tour, you can visit the Gotland Museum, famous for its coins and rich collections, during your free time given by our guide. At the end of the tour, there is free time for shopping and photography. 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. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Our guests who wish can participate in the optional "Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour" organized by their guides. We will start our tour of Stockholm, considered the Venice of the North, from Fjallgatan Street in the Södermalm district, 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 harbor. We will move to Gamla Stan (the old town), which is built on 3 islands and houses the Royal Palace and the Cathedral, and walk through the narrow, cobblestone streets with our guide. 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, the Grand Hotel, and the Royal City Hall, where the Nobel Prize dinner is held every year, from the outside. Finally, we will visit the Vasa Museum, which houses the old Vasa ship that sank in 1628, located outside the city. Return to the 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 breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Our guests who wish can participate in the optional "Helsinki City Tour & Medieval Town Porvoo Tour" organized by their guides. 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. 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 mixture of old and new, east and west. Senate Square, Rock Church, City Hall, Presidential Palace, Olympic Stadium, Opera House, Parliament House, Sibelius Park, and the most famous shopping street, Esplanadi, are among the places you will see. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 22:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 06 TALLINN
Our ship will dock at the port of Tallinn at 07:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Our guests who wish can participate in the optional "Tallinn City Tour & Medieval Town Tour" organized by their guides. Departing from the port, we first start exploring the 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 in Tallinn. From here, we will have 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 is fascinating with its Russian Byzantine-style 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, Town Hall, and the city's oldest pharmacy. Finally, we will visit St. Olaf's Church. This 16th-century 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 depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 07 RIGA
Our ship will dock at the port of Riga at 10:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Our guests who wish can participate in the optional "Riga City Tour" organized by their guides. We will explore Riga, the capital of Latvia. Your tour will begin with visits to the Orthodox Cathedral, the Freedom Monument, and the Museum of Fine Arts. When you reach the old town area, you will take a walk towards Theater Square. You will have a short break to enjoy the city view, shop, buy souvenirs, and stroll 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 the 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 pictures of every corner of this historical city, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its Art Nouveau buildings. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 08 KLAIPEDA
Our ship will dock at the port of Klaipeda at 11:00. 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 breakfast on board, we pass through the residential areas of Klaipeda, the port city of Lithuania, and head to Palanga, a resort town famous for its beaches in Lithuania. 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, the most beautiful and richest botanical park in Lithuania. After a free time break on the Palanga coast, we return to Klaipeda and explore this historical resort town. Among the places we will see are the old town and Theater Square, which we will explore both by bus and on foot. At the end of our tour, we transfer to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 09 GDANSK
Our ship will dock at the port of Gdynia at 07:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Our guests who wish can participate in the optional "Gdynia (Gdansk) City Tour" organized by their guides. Gdynia is a Polish port on the Baltic Sea in the Gulf of Gdansk. The city, which has a colorful maritime history, is also home to 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 away, it is a remarkable region with various tourist attractions such as Malbork Castle and the bustling town of Gdansk. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 10 AT SEA
On this day 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 wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performances in dozens of bars. Different 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, our guests who wish can participate in the Oslo City Tour, which will be organized optionally by their guides in Oslo, one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Europe. Our Oslo tour will start with the Opera House located on the pier under Akershus Fortress, which dates back to the 1300s. Then we go to see Frogner Park, also known as Vigeland Sculpture Park, which is built on an area of 45 hectares. Nearly two million tourists visit this park every year to see 212 sculptures made of bronze and granite, all designed by sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Later, we will see the City Hall, Parliament, National Theater, and the Royal Palace panoramically along with city views. After free time, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 12 SKAGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Skagen at 07:00. This lovely city in the northernmost part of Denmark is located at the point where the North Sea and the Baltic Sea meet. You can taste local delicacies among colorful houses and fishing boats in the city, which also has a busy port. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 13 COPENHAGEN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Copenhagen at 05:00. After 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" organized optionally by their guides. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. Amalienborg Palace, located in the city center, is famous as the place where the royal family still resides today. Copenhagen, the city with the highest living standards in Europe, also has a very colorful nightlife. In our tour of Copenhagen, which is defined as one of the five best cities to live in the world, we will first see the 'Little Mermaid', the symbol of the city, Amalienborg, Christiansborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippie District, and 'Christiania'. Afterward, we will have free time to shop on the famous Stroget or mingle with the locals in Nyhavn at Kongens Nytorv (King's Square), the center of Copenhagen. 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.
