DAY 1: SABİHA GÖKÇEN AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
We will gather at the Istanbul Airport's international terminal at 04:30, after which we will proceed with our check-in procedures and then depart for Hamburg with Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00. We will arrive in Hamburg at 09:10 local time and transfer to our ship located at Kiel port. After check-in and baggage procedures for the COSTA DIADEMA ship, we will settle into our cabins and then have some free time. After entry onto the ship, our guide will hold a meeting to introduce the ship and our tours, and then you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 2: COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at the Copenhagen port at 10:00. After breakfast, we will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the extra “Copenhagen City Tour” organized by our guide. The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. The Amalienborg Palace, located in the city center, is famous as it is still the residence of the royal family. Copenhagen, the city with the highest living standards in Europe, also boasts a vibrant nightlife. In our exploration of Copenhagen, we will see the symbol of the city, the ‘Little Mermaid’, Amelienborg, Christiansborg, and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippie Neighborhood, and ‘Christiana’ as panoramic sights. Afterwards, we will have free time at the central Kongens Nytorv (Royal Square); to shop on the famous Stroget or mingle with the youth at Nyhavn (New Harbor). After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 3: KRISTIANSAND
Our ship will dock at Kristiansand port at 09:00. After breakfast, we will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the extra “Kristiansand & Lillesand Tour” organized by our guide. The town of Kristiansand was founded in the 17th century by King Christian IV of Denmark and celebrated its 350th anniversary in 1991. This city, which is the capital of Southern Norway and now has about 700 inhabitants, will be reached by our private bus, allowing us to see wonderful views and local examples of Norwegian architecture as we head to Lillesand. We will see some of the most beautiful houses used as summer residences in Norway. On our return journey, we will get to know the area while seeing the wonderful Norwegian houses along the waterfront before arriving back in Kristiansand. You can enjoy the beautiful fjord while waiting for the ship. The ship will depart at 16:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 4: AT SEA
This day will be spent sailing at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those interested can benefit from the ship’s outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. If desired, you can shop at duty-free stores, try your luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment options available in numerous bars. Different dining alternatives will also be waiting for you throughout the day.
DAY 5: LE HAVRE
Our ship will dock at Le Havre port at 07:00. After breakfast, we will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the extra “Honfleur & Deauville Tour” organized by our guide. We will head to Honfleur, an important area in Lower Normandy that gives its name to a famous apple-based alcohol. Known for its incredible light, Honfleur was once a preferred place for painters such as Camille Corot, Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet, Gustave Courbet, Raoul Dufy, Johan-Bartold Jongkind, Paul Signac, and Georges Seurat. We will explore the charming small harbor town of Honfleur on foot, seeing its beautifully preserved old houses, the “Lieutenance” building, the wood Church of Sainte Catherine built in the 15th century by shipwrights, the detached bell tower, and the old salt storehouse. After free time, we will take a break in Deauville, the pearl of Normandy, which gained fame when Coco Chanel opened a boutique there in the early 20th century and became a meeting place for the world’s high society. Although it has lost some of its importance over time, it retains its beauty and charm. Its beach, blue cabins, and wooden walkways will help you visualize the past. After touring Deauville, we will return to Le Havre, a city that was completely rebuilt after World War II and has been listed as a World Heritage Site due to its “Post-War Urbanism” and “Creative Use of Concrete.” After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 6: AT SEA
This day will be spent sailing at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those interested can benefit from the ship’s outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. If desired, you can shop at duty-free stores, try your luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment options available in numerous bars. Different dining alternatives will also be waiting for you throughout the day.
DAY 7: VIGO
Our ship will dock at Vigo port at 10:00. After breakfast, we will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Here, guests who wish can join the extra “Vigo & Bayona Tour” organized by our guide. During this tour, we will first head to Monte Castro to capture a stunning photo of the city. We will then proceed to La Guardia, which lies on the Spanish-Portuguese border, and then to Bayona. After our tour of this medieval historical district, we will return to Vigo. Our ship will depart at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 8: MALAGA
Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 08:00. After breakfast, we will have free time for personal activities. After Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville, Malaga is the fifth largest city in Spain. It hosts thousands of tourists annually with its magnificent sunshine, lively nightlife, unforgettable seafood restaurants, and culturally rich historical sites. Guests who wish can join the extra “Malaga City Tour” organized by our guide. Being the center of Costa del Sol and Andalusia, Malaga is a unique fusion of Arab and Western cultures. It’s not by chance that Picasso chose to be born here, with attractions like Gibralfaro Castle, the Cathedral, the Palace of the Umayyad Sultans, and the Alameda Boulevard adorned with exotic trees... Afterwards, we will head towards Mijas, another special Andalusian village known for its cobbled streets, white houses, carriage rides, and authentic market. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 9: AT SEA
This day will be spent sailing at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those interested can benefit from the ship’s outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. If desired, you can shop at duty-free stores, try your luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment options available in numerous bars. Different dining alternatives will also be waiting for you throughout the day.
DAY 10: ALICANTE
Our ship will dock at Alicante port at 13:00. After breakfast, we will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Alicante is a charming city with beautiful beaches surrounded by cafes, and its pleasant warm climate is refreshing. The streets feature shuttered houses of uniform height and well-groomed townsfolk that bring joy. Our ship will depart at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 11: BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 10:00. After breakfast, we will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join the extra “Barcelona City Tour” organized by our guide. We will begin our city tour of Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolises, from the port in our special vehicle. During our city tour, we will see La Rambla Street, the Christopher Columbus Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Harbor, Barceloneta Beach, the Olympic area, and port, Catalunya Square, the street museum created by Gaudi’s buildings on Plaça de Gracia, and his most prominent work, the Sagrada Familia. We will rise to Montjuic hill for panoramic photos. After some free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. The ship will depart at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 12: MARSEILLE – SABİHA GÖKÇEN AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Marseille Port at 08:00. After completing our disembarkation procedures, we will leave the ship. We will then proceed to Marseille Airport with our waiting transportation. Guests who wish can join the extra “Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provence Tour” organized by our guide. Our tour begins by visiting the “Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral” located on a high hill in this important maritime city, Marseille. Following this visit, we will see places like Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, the old city, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area. Later, we will head to Aix-en-Provence, located 40 minutes from Marseille. We will begin at the renowned St. Saviour’s Cathedral dating from the 12th century with its Romanesque façade and covered arched walkway. Then, during our pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see ancient inns and the Mazarino district designed by the brother of Cardinal Mazarino in the 17th century. After the tour, we will transfer to the airport. After check-in and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1368 at 19:05. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:25 local time. End of our tour.