MSC EURIBIA WITH SCANDINAVIA & NORWAY FJORDS - THY - 2027
Day 01 - ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
After meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, we will complete our check-in procedures and depart for Hamburg on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, we will transfer to our ship docked at the Kiel port. After completing check-in and baggage procedures for the MSC EURIBIA, we will settle into our cabins and then have free time. Our guide will organize a briefing after boarding to introduce you to the ship and our tours; thereafter, you can enjoy the ship until dinner. The ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 02 - COPENHAGEN
The ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Copenhagen City Tour & Canal Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. Amalienborg Palace, located in the city center, is famous today as the residence of the royal family. Copenhagen, one of the cities with the highest living standards in Europe, also boasts a very colorful nightlife. Described as one of the top five best cities to live in the world, our tour within Copenhagen will first visit landmarks such as 'The Little Mermaid', Amalienborg, Christianborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippy District, and 'Christiania'. Afterwards, we will take a boat tour lasting approximately 1 hour at Nyhavn (New Harbor), the center of Copenhagen, immersing ourselves in the heart of the city where the magnificent old and new blend together. After the tour, we return to the ship. The ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 03 - AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, the ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options are waiting for you throughout the day.
Day 04 - HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER
The ship will dock at Hellesylt port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. Two enchanting villages at the fork at the end of Storfjord. Formerly northern postal ports, due to the difficulty of land access today, they are among the favorite cruise ports of Norwegian tourism in the north with an average of 180 ship visits per year. We begin our tour by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall... The original description was the postal route going north, now a tourism center. First, we go to a viewpoint where we will see the Hellesylt fjord, photograph it, and then continue our journey. Our first stop is the Pregnant Stone and the stone bridge dating back to the 1800s. Then we proceed to Hornindal Lake, Europe's deepest lake, and take a break there. After setting off again, our next stop is Stryn, one of the most active cities in the region. After seeing the stone bridge in Stryn, where the royal family especially comes for fishing, you will have free time for shopping and coffee/meals. Following a break at the foot of Djupvatnet Lake, you will be mesmerized by the view visible from the terrace of Dalsnibba mountain at an altitude of 1476 m, if the weather is good. Afterwards, we will stop at the Flydal viewing platform and this time photograph the Geiranger Fjord. After the tour, we return to the ship. Dinner and overnight stay on board. The ship will depart from the port at 21:00.
Day 05 - ÅLESUND
The ship will dock at Ålesund port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Ålesund, beautifully situated like a painting atop Norway's West Fjord region, spreads over several islands with the Sunnmøre Mountains in the background and extends towards the Atlantic Ocean. Although a fire in the early 20th century destroyed much of the town, Ålesund has been completely rebuilt with full Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) elegance. Guests who wish may join the "Trollstigen and Ålesund Panoramic Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. From the meeting point, the bus will take you from the beautiful area outside Ålesund to the land of trolls. This part of Møre og Romsdal is particularly known for its furniture industry. The road stretching from Sjøholt along Storfjord will take you through Stordal and its Rose Church (built in 1789) to Valldal, famous for its delicious strawberries. The next stop will be the breathtaking Gudbrandsjuvet, a narrow valley 5 meters wide and 20-25 meters deep. You can walk across a bridge from one side of the pass to the other. From here, the bus will go from Reinheimen National Park to the Trollstigen plateau. Enjoy the magnificent views of the Troll Road (Trollstigen), the mountains of King, Queen, and Bishop, and the waterfall Stigfossen. As we descend from the Troll Road, the driver will safely navigate the bus through 11 sharp bends. At the bottom of the Troll Road, there will be an additional photo stop where you can take the best photos of Stigfossen. Next on the agenda is a visit to Trollveggen / Troll Wall, Europe's highest vertical rock face. After this stop, it is time to return to Ålesund. Then we will return to Ålesund and take the Ålesund panoramic city tour. After the tour, we return to the ship. The ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 06 - FLÅM
The ship will dock at Flåm port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there will be free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Magnificent Flåm Fjord & Gudvangen & Tvinde Waterfall Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. After having breakfast on board, on this tour that will make you feel like you are walking through postcard landscapes, we first visit Tvindefossen, one of Norway's most famous waterfalls, which we can translate into Turkish as "Twin Waterfall". Our subsequent visits will be Gudvangen, meaning "meeting place of the gods", Stegastein viewpoint with its pleasant path and magnificent scenery, and a break at Grimsetelvi in a different area offering another delightful view, where we will photograph the magnificent nature before returning to Flåm. At the end of the tour, before departing from our last port in Norway, you will have time to do plenty of shopping in stores where you can find tax refunds, as well as famous Norwegian down jackets made of very light goose feathers, Omega-3 fish oils, and a wide variety of other souvenirs. Dinner and overnight stay on board. The ship will depart from the port at 18:00.
Day 07 - AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, the ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options are waiting for you throughout the day.
Day 08 - KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
The ship will dock at Kiel port at 09:00. After our morning breakfast, we will complete the ship disembarkation procedures and move to Hamburg Airport with our waiting vehicle. Guests who wish may depart for the "Hamburg City Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. Located in northern Germany at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula, which separates the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, Hamburg is situated at the confluence of the Elbe, Alster, and Bille rivers. The city center is built around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes. The city has 2,302 bridges connecting its water channels. The Port of Hamburg, extending inland from the North Sea, is Europe's second-largest port. It is one of the most important international trade centers. With many parks within the city, Hamburg is one of the top five "Green Cities" in the world. On our tour, we will visit the Hamburg Philharmonic Concert Hall, St. Michaelis Church (one of the most famous churches in Northern Germany), the Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, the Elbe River, St Pauli (also known as the Street of Red Lights), Reeperbahn, Fish Market, the Port area, and the Town Hall, one of the most interesting points with its magnificent architecture. After free time for shopping and meals, we head to the airport. After completing our check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 at 18:25. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 22:40 local time. End of our tour.
What's Included
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Hamburg – Istanbul Airport.
- 7-night, 8-day full board accommodation in the selected cabin category on the MSC EURIBIA ship.
- Airport and port taxes (495 EUR)
- Transfers between Airport – Port – Airport.
- Professional Turkish-speaking tour leader service. (Regardless of group size)
- Morning, lunch, dinner meals and snacks on board the ship.
- Entertainment and shows on board the ship.
- Access to the Fitness & Sports center.
- Mandatory travel insurance (Professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Service fees. Approximately 12€ per person per day (paid at the time of reservation).
- All land tours specified in the program.
- Health services. / Personal expenses.
- All beverages on board the ship.
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Travel health insurance. (A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years of age.)
- Required visa fee. A Schengen visa is required for this program.
- Departure tax from Turkey (You can pay it at relevant banks or the treasury counter at the airport).