DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – BOGOTA
Departure from Istanbul Airport to Bogota on flight TK800 at 08:05. Upon our arrival at 13:45 local time, meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. After settling into the hotel, we will have the opportunity to take a short walking tour of approximately 2 hours to get acquainted with the surroundings, exchange currency, and explore nearby locations.
Overnight at our hotel in Bogota.
DAY 2 BOGOTA
After breakfast, we begin our Bogota city tour. Our first stop will be the Botero Museum, housing 123 works by the famous artist Fernando Botero and 85 works by international artists. Afterwards, during our walk in the historic center of the city, we will see Bogota's most important architectural and cultural values: Colon Theatre, San Carlos Palace, Bolivar Square, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Bogota. Following this, we will take a funicular or cable car up to Monserrate Hill, one of the highest points of the city, where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the city and visit the religious structures in the area. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel in Bogota.
Overnight at our hotel in Bogota.
DAY 3 BOGOTA – CARTAGENA
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Bogota airport. We carry out our flight from Bogota airport to Cartagena Airport. Upon our arrival at Cartagena airport, we are transferred to our hotel where we will accommodate, via our private vehicle waiting for us.
Overnight at our hotel in Cartagena.
DAY 4 CARTAGENA
After breakfast, we start our Cartagena city tour. Our first stop will be the Bocagrande District, reflecting the modern face of the city. Afterwards, the magnificent San Felipe de Barajas Castle, built by the Spaniards in the 17th century against pirate attacks, will be visited. Our tour continues in the historic center of colonial Cartagena: the Clock Tower, Santo Domingo Square, Santa Catalina Cathedral, Bolivar Park, and San Pedro Claver Park are among the places to be seen. Finally, by stopping by the Emerald Museum, we will listen to the story of Colombia's world-famous emeralds.
Overnight at our hotel in Cartagena.
DAY 5 CARTAGENA (EMBARKATION)
After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures. Transfer to our ship located at the Cartagena port. Following the check-in and luggage procedures of our ship GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS, settling into the cabins and then free time. After boarding the ship, our guide will organize a meeting introducing you to the ship and our tours, after which you can enjoy the ship until dinner time. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 6 SANTA MARTA
Our ship will dock at the port of Santa Marta at 08:00 in the morning. Santa Marta is not only the oldest city in Colombia but also the first city where the Spaniards settled in Colombia. Surrounded by natural parks and white sands, Santa Marta possesses one of the most magnificent beaches of the Caribbean Sea. Free time after morning breakfast. Guests who wish can join the optional tour organized by our guide. Our ship will depart from the port in the late afternoon at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 7 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 duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino, or benefit from various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long.
DAY 8 WILLEMSTAD
Our ship will dock at the port of Willemstad at 08:00 in the morning. We dock at Willemstad, famous for its colorful Dutch colonial buildings on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The retractable Queen Emma Bridge (Pontoon Bridge), the historic Handelskade quay, the Hato Caves, and the famous blue Curaçao liqueur production facilities can be visited, and lively Caribbean music and island cuisine can be experienced. Free time after morning breakfast. Guests who wish can join the optional tour organized by our guide. Our ship will depart from the port in the late afternoon at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 9 ORANJESTAD
Our ship will dock at the port of Oranjestad at 08:00 in the morning. In Aruba, known by the slogan "One Happy Island", you can enjoy swimming at Eagle Beach and Palm Beach, famous for their pristine white sands; shopping tours can be organized among the Arikok National Park, Natural Bridge ruins, and the pastel-toned buildings of the capital Oranjestad. Free time after morning breakfast. Guests who wish can join the optional tour organized by our guide. Our ship will depart from the port in the evening at 20:00. Dinner and overnight 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 duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino, or benefit from various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining alternatives await you all day long.
DAY 11 COLON
Our ship will dock at the port of Colon at 07:00 in the morning. Located on the Caribbean coast of Panama, Colón draws attention with its important port, tropical nature, and lively commercial life. You can explore the Panama Canal, one of the most important waterways in the world, and observe the canal's massive lock system and the passage of ships. For those interested in history, San Lorenzo Castle, located on the UNESCO World Heritage list, can be visited. You can participate in trips around Lake Gatun where tropical nature and exotic wildlife can be explored, and get closely acquainted with Caribbean culture by shopping in the city's local markets. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00 in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 12 CARTAGENA – BOGOTA – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Cartagena at 09:00. Following our morning breakfast, we complete our ship check-out procedures and move to the airport with our vehicle waiting for us. After arriving at the airport, following our check-in procedures, we perform our domestic flight to Bogota. Upon our arrival at Bogota airport, we depart for Istanbul at 15:15 with Turkish Airlines flight TK800, which is our return flight. Overnight will be on our plane.
DAY 13 ISTANBUL AIRPORT
End of our tour after arriving at Istanbul Airport at 15:35 local time.
