CARIBBEAN PRINCESS WITH SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC CAPITALS & 8 COUNTRIES - THY 23.06.2027
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – COPENHAGEN
We will meet at the Turkish Airlines (THY) counter in front of the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, after which we will complete check-in and passport procedures. Subsequently, we will depart for Copenhagen at 07:15 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1783. We will arrive in Copenhagen at 09:30 local time. We will be transferred to the port of Copenhagen where our ship is docked by our private vehicle waiting at the airport. After checking in and completing baggage procedures on board, we will settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 02 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. Various food options will also be waiting for you throughout the day.
DAY 03 VISBY
Our ship will dock at Visby port at 07:00. Breakfast will be served on board. You will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can additionally join the extra organized "Visby City Walking Tour". Visby, the only Swedish city located on the island of Gotland, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List with its medieval structures. The most important of these historical remains are the Ringmuren walls, which surround the city and its old churches. Also among the places we will see are the tower gates found in the town, merchant houses dating back to the 14th century, Hanseatic houses with triangular roofs, and Strandgatan, Sweden's oldest building. Later, we will take a walk in Almedalen, the port area, visit the historic Visby Cathedral, ruins of St. Nicholas Church, Almadelen Park, Botanical Park, and historical buildings dating from the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries, experiencing the soul of the city. After the walking tour, during your free time provided by the guide, you can visit the Gotland Museum, famous for its coins and rich collections. At the end of the tour, you will have free time for shopping and photography. We will then transfer back to the ship. The ship departs from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 04 STOCKHOLM
Our ship will dock at Stockholm port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can additionally join the "Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour" organized by our guides. We will begin exploring Stockholm, accepted as the Venice of the North, starting from Fjallgatan street in the Södermalm district, one of the highest points of the city. Here, we will take a short photo break and enjoy a beautiful view of Stockholm and the harbor. We will proceed to Gamla Stan (Old Town), which forms the historical part of the city built on 3 islands, featuring the Royal Palace and the Cathedral, and walk through cobblestone, narrow streets with our guide. After free time in the Old Town, we will continue our tour by bus to see Kungsgarden, the Royal Opera House, National Museum, Royal Theatre, Grand Hotel, and the Royal City Hall (where the Nobel Prize dinner is held every year) from the outside. Finally, we will visit the Vasa Museum, where the old Vasa ship that sank in 1628 is located. After the museum visit, we will return to our ship. The ship departs from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 05 HELSINKI
Our ship will dock at Helsinki port at 12:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can additionally join the "Helsinki City Tour & Medieval Town Porvoo Tour" organized by our guides. We start this tour with a visit to Porvoo, one of the most beautiful towns in Finland. Porvoo is a municipality located on the southern coast of Finland, approximately 50 kilometers east of Helsinki. Porvoo is one of the six medieval towns in Finland. With its cobblestone streets and wooden houses unique to the north, it offers a fairy-tale visual spectacle. Later, we will return to Helsinki. We will start with a photo stop at the port, then proceed to the city center, a mix of old and new, east and west, giving you the opportunity to see this special city. Among the places you will see are Senate Square, Rock Church, City Council, Presidential Palace, Olympic Stadium, Opera House, Parliament Building, Sibelius Park, and Esplanades, the most famous shopping street. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 22:00 noon. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 06 TALLINN
Our ship will dock at Tallinn port at 07:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can additionally join the "Tallinn City Tour & Medieval Town Tour" organized by our guides. Departing from the port, we will first begin to explore Tallinn's Old Town. The Old Town, with its medieval structures, narrow stone streets, and impressive walls, forms the historical heart of Tallinn. In this tour, we will visit some of the city's most important symbols. First, we will explore Toompea Hill, one of the highest points in Tallinn. From here, we will be able to see the city panoramically and the Estonian Parliament Building, a symbol of Estonia's struggle for independence. Then, we will visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of Tallinn's most striking structures. Built in 1900, this magnificent cathedral has a breathtaking appearance with its Russian Byzantine style architecture and elegant interior decoration. Our next stop will be the Town Hall Square. This medieval square is considered the heart of Tallinn and attracts attention with its historical shops, Town Hall, and the city's oldest pharmacy. Finally, we will visit St. Olaf's Church. This Gothic church, dating back to the 16th century, is the tallest structure in Tallinn and is famous for its magnificent view overlooking the city. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 16:00 noon. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 07 RIGA
Our ship will dock at Riga port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can additionally join the "Riga City Tour" organized by our guides. We will explore Riga, the capital of Latvia. Your tour will begin with visits to the Orthodox Cathedral, Freedom Monument, and Fine Arts Museum. Upon reaching the Old Town area, you will take a walk towards Theater Square. Along with the city views, you will take a short break, go shopping, buy souvenirs, and stroll around. Passing through Town Hall Square, you will see St. Peter's Church, St. George's Church, and St. John's Church. One of the most interesting parts of this tour will be a short recital you will listen to accompanied by church organ music. You will have the chance to see structures like the Swedish Gate and Riga Castle from the outside. Don't forget to bring your camera because you will want to take photos of every corner of this historical city, which entered the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its Art Nouveau style buildings. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 08 KLAIPEDA
Our ship will dock at Klaipeda port at 11:00. Breakfast will be served on board. You will have free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can additionally join the "Klaipeda & Palanga Tour" organized. After having breakfast on board, we will pass through the residential areas of Klaipeda, Lithuania's port city, and head to Palanga, a seaside town famous for Lithuania's beaches. Among the places we will see in Palanga are the Amber (Amber) Museum located inside an old palace built by Count Tikevicius and the Palanga Botanical Park, Lithuania's most beautiful and richest botanical park. After a free time break on Palanga beach, we will return to Klaipeda to explore this historical seaside town. Among the places we will see are the Old Town and Theater Square; we will explore the city both by bus and on foot. At the end of our tour, we will transfer to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00 noon. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 09 GDANSK
Our ship will dock at Gdynia port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can additionally join the "Gdynia (Gdansk) City Tour" organized by our guides. Gdynia is a Polish port located in the Gulf of Gdansk, facing the Baltic Sea. The city, with its colorful maritime past, also hosts an iconic statue of Joseph Conrad, one of the greatest novelists of the English language. This enchanting city is known for its modernist buildings and interesting landmark structures like the magnificent Kosciuszki Square. Further away, it is an attractive region with various tourist sites such as Malbork Castle and the lively Gdańsk town. After the tour, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 10 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. Various food options will also be waiting for you throughout the day.
DAY 11 OSLO
Our ship will dock at Oslo port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests who wish can join the Oslo City Tour organized by our guides in Oslo, one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Europe. Our Oslo tour will start at the pier located under Akershus Fortress, which dates back to the 1300s, featuring the Opera House. Then, we will go to Frogner Park, also known as Vigeland Sculpture Park, built over an area of 45 hectares. Nearly two million tourists visit this park every year to see the 212 bronze and granite sculptures designed by sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Later, we will see panoramic views of City Hall, Parliament, National Theatre, and the Royal Palace along with city views. After free time, we will return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 12 SKAGEN
Our ship will dock at Skagen port at 07:00 in the morning. This charming city, located at the northernmost point of Denmark, is situated where the North Sea and the Baltic Sea meet. The city, which also has a busy port, allows you to taste local flavors among colorful houses and fishing boats. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 13 COPENHAGEN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 05:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will empty our cabins and transfer to Copenhagen Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Guests who wish can additionally join the "Copenhagen City Tour" organized by our guides. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. Amalienborg Palace, located in the center of the city, is famous today as the residence of the royal family. Copenhagen, the city with the highest standard of living in Europe, also boasts a very colorful nightlife. Defined as one of the five best cities to live in the world, our tour within Copenhagen will first include the city's symbol, 'The Little Mermaid', Amelienborg, Christianborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippy District, and 'Christiania'. Then, in Kongens Nytorv (King's Square), the center of Copenhagen, we will have free time for shopping on the famous Stroget or mixing with the youth at Nyhavn. After the tour, we will transfer to the airport. After passport and baggage procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 15:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1782. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:15 local time. End of our tour.