TOURS INCLUDED - COSTA DIADEMA WITH SCANDINAVIA & NORWAY FJORDS - ALESUND - (09.07 & 20.08.2027)

DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL
After meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:00, we complete our check-in procedures and depart for Hamburg on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 06:50. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 08:50 local time, we transfer to our ship docked at the port of Kiel. After completing check-in and baggage procedures for the COSTA DIADEMA, we 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. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

DAY 02 COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Copenhagen at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart with our private vehicle waiting at the port for the "Copenhagen City Tour". 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 cities to live in the world, our tour within Copenhagen includes first visiting the city's symbol, the 'Little Mermaid', followed by Amalienborg, Christianborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippy District, and 'Christiania'. Afterwards, there will be free time at Nyhavn ('New Harbor'), the center of Copenhagen. After the tour, we return to our 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, our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others may shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. Various dining options are also waiting for you throughout the day.

 

DAY 04 HELLESYLT– GEIRANGER
Our ship will dock at the port of Hellesylt at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart for the "Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour" organized by our guide. These two enchanting villages are located at the fork at the end of Storfjord. Once northern postal ports, due to the difficulty of land access today, they are now popular cruise ports in Norwegian tourism with an average of 180 ship visits per year. Our tour begins by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall... Originally described as the northern postal route, it is now a tourist center. First, we head to a viewpoint where we will see the Hellesylt Fjord, photograph it, and then continue our journey. Our first stop is the pregnant rock 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. In Stryn, where the royal family especially comes to fish, after seeing the stone bridge, free time will be given for shopping and coffee/meals. Following a break at the foot of Djupvatnet Lake, you will be mesmerized by the view from the terrace of Dalsnibba mountain, which stands at 1476 meters high, 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 our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 19:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

DAY 05 ALESUND
Our ship will dock at the port of Alesund at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart for the "Trollstigen and Alesund Panoramic Tour" organized by our guide. 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 to Valldal, famous for its delicious strawberries. The next stop will be the breathtaking Gudbrandsjuvet, a narrow valley 5 m wide and 20-25 m deep. You can walk across a bridge from one side of the pass to the other. From here, the bus will go to the Trollstigen plateau from Reinheimen National Park. Enjoy the magnificent views of the Troll Road (Trollstigen), the mountains of the King, Queen, and Bishop, as well as the waterfall Stigfossen. Afterwards, we will return to Alesund and take the Alesund panoramic city tour. After the tour, we return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

DAY 06 STAVANGER
Our ship will dock at the port of Stavanger at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we set off with our guide for the "Stavanger Walking Tour". After disembarking from the ship, we begin our walking tour to explore Stavanger, one of Norway's oldest and most beautiful cities. First, we will see the harbor area Vågen, famous for its colorful wooden houses and lively atmosphere, then we will enjoy a pleasant walk through the streets of Gamle Stavanger (Old Stavanger), the historic heart of the city and considered one of the best-preserved wooden house settlements in Europe. After taking photo breaks among the white-painted traditional Norwegian houses, we will visit Stavanger Cathedral (Stavanger Katedrali) with its impressive architecture dating back to the 12th century and the historic square around it. Afterwards, we will have free time in the Fargegaten (Colored Street) area, which attracts attention with its colorful murals and art works, giving us the opportunity to get to know local cafes, boutique shops, and the daily life of the city up close. Guests who wish can additionally join the "Lysefjord Boat Tour (180 EUR)". Our boat tour in Stavanger consists of two parts. In the first part, we walk together through Norway's richest city, the center of North Sea oil. Afterwards, we plan to spend approximately 2.5 hours on a 42 km boat tour in Lysefjord (Light Fjord). For many, the most striking point of this fjord, considered Norway's most beautiful and unique, is the monolithic granite rock called Pulpit Rock (Vaaz Kayası), located 600m above sea level. Although the large crack visible from all three sides of the rock gives the impression that it could fall into the sea at any moment, it will probably take thousands of years for this natural phenomenon to occur. After the tour, we return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

 

DAY 07 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others may shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. Various dining options are also waiting for you throughout the day.

 

DAY 08 KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Kiel at 09:00. After our breakfast, we complete our ship departure procedures and move to the airport with our waiting vehicle. Upon arrival at the airport, we complete our check-in procedures and depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 at 18:50. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:05 local time. End of our tour.