DAY 1: ISTANBUL – TOKYO
Boarding procedures are completed at Yokohama port; your guide will provide detailed information about the tours scheduled for the next day. In the evening, our ship departs with a mesmerizing view of Tokyo Bay. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 2: KOBE
After arriving in Kobe in the afternoon, an optional "Kobe by Night" tour will be organized by the guide for interested guests. During this tour, the illuminated coastline of the Kobe port area, Meriken Park, the surroundings of Kobe Tower, and the colorful cityscape will be explored; restaurant recommendations for tasting the famous Kobe beef will be given for those interested. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 3: KOBE
Guided extra tours of Kyoto will be held throughout the day. During this tour, one of Japan's most famous temples, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), will be visited, and the unique structure, famous for its golden reflections on the pond, will be photographed. Then, a visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of the world's iconic temples with thousands of red torii gates, will take place. A walk will be held in the Gion Geisha District, reflecting the traditional face of old Kyoto, and at the end of the day, guests will return to the ship. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 4: KOCHI
With an extra Kochi city tour organized by the guide, the region's history and culture will be explored. The 17th-century Kochi Castle, which has survived to the present day with its architecture reflecting the samurai period, will be visited. Then, the famous Hirome Market with its colorful stalls will be explored, where guests can sample Japanese street food and local products. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 5: KAGOSHIMA
The guided extra Sakurajima Volcano tour is the most popular option in this port. The active volcano, Sakurajima, rising against Kagoshima Bay, is reached by ferry; lava fields, volcanic landscape viewpoints, and observation terraces will be visited. Later, Sengan-en Garden, considered one of the best examples of traditional Japanese landscape architecture, will be seen in the city center. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 6: NAGASAKI
An extra tour of the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum, which tells the sorrowful and powerful history of Nagasaki, will be conducted with a guide. During the tour, Peace Park, the Nagasaki Monument, memorial statues, and significant buildings related to 1945 will be visited. Then, Dejima Island, the gateway of Japan to the West, will be explored, revealing the traces of the old trading colonies. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 7: BUSAN
An extra Busan city tour organized by the guide offers an opportunity to closely experience South Korean culture. This tour includes the famous Haedong Yonggungsa Temple with its impressive view of the sea, as well as the temple structures on the rocks. Then, Jagalchi Market, one of Asia's largest fish markets, will be visited, where guests can sample fresh seafood. At the end of the day, the modern city skyline of the Haeundae Beach area can be seen panoramically. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 8: KANAZAWA
With a guided extra cultural tour of Kanazawa, the city's heritage from the Edo period will be explored. The tour begins with Kenrokuen Garden, considered one of the three great gardens of Japan; ponds, stone bridges, and traditional landscape areas will be visited. Following this, there will be a walk in the Nagamachi Samurai District, where traditional houses can be explored from the inside.
DAY 9: AT SEA
A pleasant day at sea will be spent with ship activities, shows, pools, and relaxation areas; your guide will provide information about the next port. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 10: HAKODATE
With an extra panoramic tour of Hakodate organized by the guide, the city will be explored. During the tour, the Hakodate Mountain cable car station, considered one of Japan's most famous views, will be visited. Then, the lively atmosphere of the Morning Market will be explored early in the morning; local products, snacks, and seafood can be sampled. The Motomachi District, noted for its Victorian architecture, will be seen panoramically.
DAY 11: AT SEA
A pleasant day at sea will be spent with ship activities, shows, pools, and relaxation areas; your guide will provide information about the next port. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 12: TOKYO – ISTANBUL
Upon arrival in Tokyo, an optional city tour will be organized by the guide for interested guests. During the tour, Asakusa – Sensoji Temple, the area around Tokyo Tower, the famous Shibuya crossing, and modern shopping districts can be visited. The program concludes following the end of the tour.