Sapphire Princess with Japan & South Korea during the holiday (03/04/27)
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FLIGHT INFORMATION |
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DIRECTION |
FLIGHT CODE |
ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
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04.03.27 |
TK 198 |
ISTANBUL AIRPORT (IST) – TOKYO (HND) |
02:30 |
19:45 |
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17.03.27 |
TK 199 |
TOKYO (HND) - ISTANBUL AIRPORT (IST) |
22:05 |
05:45* |
1. Day ISTANBUL AIRPORT – TOKYO (03.03.2027)
Meeting at 23:30 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport, International Terminal. After check-in, passport and customs controls, depart for Tokyo at 02:30 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 198. Overnight on board.
2. Day TOKYO, JAPAN (04.03.2027)
Arrival in Tokyo at 19:45 local time. After arrival in Tokyo, transfer to our hotel for accommodation. After checking into our rooms, free time. Overnight at our Tokyo hotel.
3. Day TOKYO, JAPAN (05.03.2027)
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the extra “Hakone and Mount Fuji Tour” organized by their guides. First, we stop in Oshino Hakkai village to enjoy a panoramic view of the sacred Mount Fuji, symbol of Japan. After this charming town with examples of traditional houses, our next stop will be Owakudani, formed by the eruption of Mount Hakone about 3,000 years ago. In this area with sulfurous smoke and hot steam, we will eat black eggs cooked in natural spring water and, if the weather is clear, capture the Fuji view in our cameras and memories. Then we descend to Togendai station and take a pleasant boat ride on Lake Ashi, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and closely witness the natural beauty of the town. After our boat trip and free time in Hakone-machi, we return to our Tokyo hotel, overnight at our Tokyo hotel.
4. Day TOKYO, JAPAN (06.03.2027)
We start the new day with breakfast at the hotel in the morning. Guests who wish may join the “Tokyo City Tour” organized by their guides as an extra. On the first stop of our city tour, we visit the famous Asakusa District and Sensoji Temple. Then the magnificent Imperial Palace, Odaiba, and Akihabara Street are among the places we will see panoramically. Afterwards we will see Ginza, Tokyo’s most famous street, and Shinjuku, also known for its famous pedestrian crossing. After the tour, transfer to our ship at the port. Upon arrival at the port, after check-in procedures on the ship and settling into our cabins, our ship will depart at 15:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
5. Day TOBA, JAPAN (07.03.2027)
Our ship will dock at Toba port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the Toba Tour organized as an extra by our guide. We begin our tour in the town of Ise, known for centuries as the “Holy City” because of the Ise-jingu Shrine Complex. Here you will travel back in time. The sacred area, designated as a National Treasure by the Japanese government and containing more than 125 shrines, is surrounded by Japanese cypress trees and centered around the main shrines of Naiku (Inner Shrine) and Geku (Outer Shrine). The main building of each shrine is a simple thatched hut made of unpainted cypress, constructed from joined wood in the ancient Japanese style. At the heart of the complex lies the well-preserved Okage Yokocho, a three-acre street with a beautiful architectural ensemble. Built to resemble a town from the Edo and Meiji periods, the street is lined with houses, shops, and restaurants, as well as many businesses that have served pilgrims and tourists for several centuries. After our tour, we transfer to our ship. After visiting the areas during our transfer to the ship, the transfer to our ship is completed. Our ship will depart the port at 16:00 in the evening.
6. Day KOCHI, JAPAN (08.03.2027)
Our ship will dock at Kochi port at 09:00. After our breakfast on board, free time for personal needs and shopping. Kochi is a prefecture with rich agricultural lands and fish farms along the southern coast of Shikoku. A wide range of outdoor activities is available in the national park on the southwest coast, from diving to whale watching. Guests who wish may join the “Kochi & Kochi Castle Tour” organized as an extra by their guide. Godaisan Observation Terrace, the iconic Kochi Castle, and Chikurin-ji Temple are some of the places we will see during our tour. Our ship will depart Kochi port at 17:00 at night. Dinner and overnight on board.
7. Day SEA DAY (09.03.2027)
On this day spent sailing at sea, you can spend your time using the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and sauna activities, or shopping at the duty-free stores. Besides that, you may want to enjoy time at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck in the casino.
8. Day BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA (10.03.2027)
Our ship will dock at Busan port at 07:00. After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the Busan city tour organized as an extra by their guide. Busan is South Korea’s second largest city and an important port city. It became a port city ruled by four small states in the 1st century AD. In this city, which has witnessed temples, kings’ tombs, Japanese occupation, and the Korean War, we will first visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, one of the few seaside Buddhist temples in South Korea. Then we will see Haeundae Dalmaji-gil Road, famous for its blue ocean, white sandy beach, camellia forest, and pine forest views, Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, and the Mermaid statue representing the legendary heartbreaking love story of the princess of Naranda country. Afterwards, we will visit the UN Memorial Cemetery, where United Nations soldiers from 16 countries who lost their lives in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953 lie, as well as the 2 Turkish Martyrdoms and memorial inside it. Busan Gamcheon Culture Village is also known as “Busan’s Machu Picchu.” Busan Tower is in Nampodong, Busan’s old central district, where there are all kinds of brands as well as reasonably priced local shops. Between the streets, there is a paradise of street food. Afterwards, we visit Gukje Market, which has become Busan’s largest market. After free time at the market, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart Busan port at 16:00 at night. Dinner and overnight on board.
9. Day NAGASAKI, JAPAN (11.03.2027)
Our ship will dock at Nagasaki port at 07:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the “Nagasaki City Tour” organized as an extra by their guide. In Nagasaki, the port city where the second atomic bomb in the world was dropped, we begin our program by visiting Peace Park and the Museum, better understanding what our friends in the far east of Asia experienced in the 20th century. Historical Megane Bridge, one of the city’s most important structures, Temple Street, and Chinatown, one of the most authentic areas, are among the places to be seen. The serene Glover Gardens, known for its attractive landscape and views, is one of the most impressive parts of our program. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart Nagasaki port at 16:00 at night. Dinner and overnight on board.
10. Day KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN (12.03.2027)
Our ship will dock at Kagoshima port at 07:00. After breakfast on board, free time for personal needs. Those who wish may join the Kagoshima tour organized as an extra by their guide. The city, which hosted the powerful Shimazu clan from the 12th century until the Meiji Restoration in the 1860s, is built on the Satsuma Peninsula and its elevations. Besides its historical and geographical features, it has also hosted Samurai legends. The city is also rich in geothermal waters. The city’s symbol, Sakura Jima volcano, plays a major role in these formations. Places such as Iso Gardens and the Kamikaze Museum are among the city’s sights worth seeing. Our ship will depart the port at 16:00 in the evening.
11. Day MATSUYAMA, JAPAN (13.03.2027)
Our ship will dock at Matsuyama port at 10:00. After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the Matsuyama city tour organized as an extra by their guide. Matsuyama, Japan, is a peaceful refuge where you can enjoy healing hot spring waters, satisfy your sweet tooth with magnificent Japanese desserts, and explore the region’s rich literary tradition. As the largest city on Shikoku Island, Matsuyama developed around its famous 17th-century castle. Surrounded by cherry trees, this grand castle serves as a museum displaying historical artifacts ranging from weapons and armor to calligraphy and art. Its hilltop location also offers magnificent views of the city and the Seto Inland Sea. After visiting Matsuyama Castle, we go to Ushiko, an iconic town known for its historical wax production and merchant houses, which has preserved its traditional street texture and white-walled historical buildings to this day. Then we will visit the Kimura House, a historical residence that sheds light on the region’s deep-rooted architectural past and preserves the lifestyle of the era, interior aesthetics, and traditional woodworking authentically. After shopping and free time, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart Matsuyama port at 19:00 at night. Dinner and overnight on board.
12. Day MIYAZAKI (ABURATSU), JAPAN (14.03.2027)
Our ship will dock at Miyazaki port at 07:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the “Miyazaki City Tour” organized as an extra by their guide. Miyazaki, which has Japan’s second warmest climate, offers a range of outdoor activities that fully take advantage of its gentle breezes and aquamarine waters. In Miyazaki, there is an atmosphere of a resort town blended with the scents of flowers from local botanical gardens. Emerald green golf courses, some of Japan’s best surfing spots, and the zoo that houses the highest number of flamingos in captivity in Japan contribute to this cheerful atmosphere. On our tour, we visit Udo Jingu shrine. This shrine is dedicated to the father of Japan’s first Emperor Jimmu. Then we go up to the Sakamiato rice terraces located on the hill. Magnificent views await us. Afterwards, we will visit a local liquor distillery called Shochu (similar to sake). We will also stop by the Obi Castle ruins on the way. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart Miyazaki port at 16:00 at night. Dinner and overnight on board.
13. Day KOBE(KYOTO) ,JAPAN (15.03.2027)
Our ship will dock at Kobe port at 09:00. After breakfast on board, free time for personal needs. Those who wish may join the Kyoto Tour organized as an extra by their guide. With a one-hour drive, we arrive in Kyoto, which served as Japan’s capital for 1,000 years and is considered the country’s “cultural capital.” In this open-air museum city, which was preserved without damage from World War II, our first stop will be the dazzling “Golden Temple” (Kinkakuji). In a magnificent garden, we leave the UNESCO-listed Buddhist temple after taking photos of the reflection in the lake. Our next stop is Kiyomizudera, also known as the Temple of Holy Water; as we climb to the temple, the hundreds of shops selling typical Japanese souvenirs are very tempting for shopping. The Buddhist temple inside a large park complex will be the most beautiful place to capture poses with its orange pagodas and tourists and local people in kimonos. This area is also located in the Gion district, where traditional teahouses are found; with its wooden houses and narrow streets, you may feel as if you are on the set of “Memoirs of a Geisha.” After visiting Kyoto’s most iconic temples, we head to Osaka, where we see Japan’s 2nd largest city panoramically, and go to Dotonbori, the heart of shopping in Osaka. In this city, also called the people’s kitchen, we will have free time for shopping in Dotonbori / Shinsaibashi. Our ship will depart the port at 23:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
14. Day SEA DAY (16.03.2027)
On this day spent sailing at sea, you can spend your time using the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and sauna activities, or shopping at the duty-free stores. Besides that, you may want to enjoy time at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck in the casino.
15. Day TOKYO ,JAPAN (17.03.2027)
Our ship will dock at Tokyo port at 06:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures. Guests who wish may join the “Tokyo Shopping Tour” organized as an extra by their guides. Afterwards we will head to the airport. After check-in procedures, our Turkish Airlines TK 199 flight departs from Haneda Airport to Istanbul at 22:05 local time. Our arrival at Istanbul Airport is 05:45.
CANCELLATION & REFUND CONDITIONS
The following deduction amounts or rates will apply based on the cancellation request date from the reservation date.
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AS OF THE RESERVATION DATE TO THE DEPARTURE DATE |
APPLIED DEDUCTION RATE |
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Cancellations 75 days and over |
%10 |
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74 - 57 days before |
%25 |
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54 - 29 days before |
%50 |
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28 – 16 days before |
%75 |
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15 – 0 days before |
%100 |
- Provided that passports and the required documents are submitted in full, the AGENCY will assist with obtaining visas. For trips abroad, a passport valid for at least 6 months is mandatory.
- The AGENCY is not responsible for problems arising from the required documents requested for the visa not being submitted on time and in full.
- Having obtained a visa does not mean that entry into that country will be granted. Passport control officers have the authority to refuse entry to a person. In such a case, responsibility lies with the passenger.
- Since extra beds are used in triple rooms at hotels, the 3rd bed may be smaller than a standard bed. In some hotels, there is no 3rd bed option. For packages involving such hotels, the AGENCY will inform its guests during the sales process.
- Children’s prices are valid only on the condition that the children stay in the same room and cabin as their parents as the 3rd and 4th persons. Under the 0-2 age child policy, the child must not have turned 2 by the tour return date; under the 3-12 age child policy, the child must not have turned 12 by the tour return date.
- The AGENCY reserves the right to make changes to the program due to external reasons.
- In the event of insufficient participation in the tour, the AGENCY will notify its guests of the cancellation/change 21 days before the tour departure.
- The AGENCY acts as an intermediary between the airline and our passengers and is subject to the 28.09. 1955 Hague Protocol. Flight times may change before departure. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
- There is a 20 kg baggage allowance on domestic low-cost flights
- The AGENCY reserves the right to change the hotels specified in the program, provided that their category remains the same.
- Extra tours are organized subject to a minimum participation requirement. They may not be organized when participation is insufficient. If the number of participants is insufficient, prices may be revised by the guide and a new arrangement may be made.
- Guests who will not participate in extra tours to be conducted along the route will be directed by our guide to rest areas located before the city entrances.
- Tours that are not permitted to be visited by local authorities for any reason during the tour will not be carried out. The AGENCY is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
- In the event of cancellation or change, the “AGENCY SALES CONTRACT” shall apply.
- Of the dinners you will have during the cruise, 2 are formal dinners, and every male passenger wishing to dine there is advised to have at least one suit, while ladies are advised to have at least 1 evening dress.
- During the cruise, the restaurant and tables where our group will have dinner will have been determined in advance and numbered according to the names. Therefore, from the first meal to the last meal on board, everyone will sit in the places determined in advance.
- During check-in on the ship, without exception, every passenger (only 1 person in couples) must present their credit card to the ship’s reception or pay a cash deposit when collecting their cabin keys. Cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship except the casino. EUR currency and credit cards are accepted on board. You can view all your expenses on the televisions in your rooms.
- It is strictly prohibited to bring alcohol, irons, hair dryers, etc. onto the ship.
- At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags in specific colors for all the luggage of our group will be delivered to you together with your cruise ticket. You must attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
- Your luggage may not arrive at your cabins until late in the evening on the first day of the ship’s departure. This is a situation caused by the intensity and crowds and is strictly the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, on the first day you board the ship, it is advisable to put your essential needs in a small handbag and take it with you.
- The ship’s departure times must be strictly observed. At ports, you must board the ship no later than 60 minutes before our ship’s departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
- At the end of our cruise, you must pack your luggage, attach the tags that will be left in your cabins in advance the night before, and leave your luggage in front of your cabin doors by 00.00. After completing the disembarkation procedures, our group will collect its luggage from the station where the group’s luggage is located. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH OF OUR GUESTS TAKE THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
- ALL GUESTS MUST KEEP THEIR ROUND-TRIP AIR TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM. GUESTS WHO DO NOT PRINT THEIR TICKETS ARE THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE COUNTRY / SHIP.
What's Included
- Economy class on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights (IST – TOKYO) & (TOKYO – IST) Direct flights
- 10 nights of full board accommodation in the cabin of your preferred category
- All transfers.
- 2 nights of bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Tokyo.
- Port, airline and city taxes. (1100 Euro)
- Turkish-language guidance service. (min. 20 people)
- Entertainment, animation and shows organized for every day and night
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
- Captain's welcome party and gala dinner
Not Included
- Health services.
- Ship crew service fee (USD 17 per day paid on board)
- Shore excursions to be organized in the ports.
- Beauty center and SPA area.
- All beverages on the ship.
- Expenses to be incurred during hotel stays.
- Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, telephone, etc.)
- Domestic connecting flights
- Travel health insurance