Baltic Capitals with Costa Diadema

Meeting at Istanbul Airport 4 hours before the flight and after our check-in procedures, we realize our flight to Hamburg (HAM) Airport. Following our landing, our transfer to the 5* Costa Diadema takes place.

After breakfast on board, our guests who wish may join the optional "Copenhagen & Malmö Tour – 2 Countries in 1 Day" program organized by our guide. We start our tour by exploring Copenhagen, listed as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world. Our first stop will be The Little Mermaid Statue, which has become the symbol of the city and Denmark, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy tale. Then, Amalienborg Palace, the official residence of the Danish Royal Family; the magnificent Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament; Rosenborg Palace, which draws attention with its fairytale architecture; and the impressive Gefion Fountain, bearing traces of Scandinavian mythology, are among the important stops we will see panoramically. Afterwards, we turn our route to the Øresund Bridge, one of the most impressive works of modern engineering connecting Denmark and Sweden. This giant structure, approximately 8 kilometers long, crosses over the artificial island of Peberholm to connect the two countries, offering the privilege of discovering two different Scandinavian countries in a single journey. Malmö, which we reach by crossing the bridge, is Sweden's third largest city and after being under Danish rule for many years, it joined Swedish territory with the 1658 Treaty of Roskilde. After our tour in this beautiful city, which draws attention with its historical squares, chic streets, colorful architecture and peaceful atmosphere, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Today our whole day is spent cruising at sea. Without the rush of a port, a wonderful day awaits you to discover the rich facilities of the ship and enjoy your holiday to the fullest. You can start the day with a delightful breakfast at the open-buffet restaurants, where fresh selections from world cuisines are prepared daily by special chefs, or at the A La Carte restaurants where your private table awaits you. Throughout the day, guests who wish can participate in yoga, fitness and various sports activities, benefit from the modern gym equipped with Technogym equipment, or spend time on the tennis, basketball and volleyball courts located on the open decks. If you wish, you can relax in the sunbathing areas, enjoy the pool, pamper yourself in the spa and wellness areas, or go shopping by visiting the shops inside the ship. Competitions, shows and animation activities organized throughout the day will also add fun to your holiday. In the evening hours, you can spend time with live music in stylish bars and cafes, watch Broadway-style professional theater and musical shows, or try your luck in the ship's casino. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

After breakfast on board, our guests who wish may join the Gdynia & Gdansk City Tour optionally organized by our guide. We start our tour by panoramically exploring Gdynia, one of the important port cities located on the Baltic Sea coast. In the city, which stands out with its modernist architecture and strong maritime history, we will see remarkable spots such as Kosciuszki Square, the historical port area, and the monument dedicated to Joseph Conrad, an important name in English literature. Afterwards, we turn our route to Gdansk, one of Poland's most impressive historical cities. During our walking tour in the city, which was one of the important centers of Baltic trade for centuries, Dlugi Targ (Long Market) famous for its colorful historical facades, the magnificent Neptune Fountain, the historical Golden Gate, St. Mary's Basilica, and the characteristic historical warehouses along the Motlawa River will be among the main points to see. While walking through the streets of Gdansk reflecting its Medieval and Hanseatic League heritage, we will discover the city's unique architecture and capture beautiful photo frames accompanied by the impressive atmosphere of the Baltic coast. During the free time to be given, you can take a break at the cafes in the historical center, discover local products, or shop in boutique stores. At the end of our tour, we return to Gdynia Port and move to our ship. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Following the arrival of our ship at Visby Port, our guests who wish may join the Visby City Tour optionally organized by our guide. Visby, the capital of Gotland Island in the Baltic Sea, stands out as one of Scandinavia's most special cities with its historical texture largely preserved from the Middle Ages and its impressive walls. During our walking tour in the historical city center, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, we will discover the historical St. Mary's Cathedral and old church ruins that have survived from the Middle Ages. Afterwards, we will closely get to know Visby's maritime and trade history by walking in the historical port area Almedalen. Colorful Hanseatic merchant houses, historical streets surrounded by triangular-roofed stone and wooden structures, and the 13th-century walls surrounding the city will offer beautiful frames for photography enthusiasts. During our tour, proceeding along the historical Strandgatan, we will discover Visby's architectural texture extending from the Middle Ages to the present day, and take a pleasant walk in its narrow and cobbled streets. During the free time to be given, you can visit the boutique stores and local shops in the historical center, and take a pleasant break in the cafes. At the end of our tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Following the arrival of our ship at Stockholm Port, our guests who wish may join the Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour optionally organized by our guide. We start exploring Stockholm, known as the Venice of the North, from Fjällgatan in the Södermalm area, which stands out with panoramic views of the city. During the photo break we will give here, we will have the opportunity to watch Stockholm's silhouette surrounded by islands and the port view and capture beautiful frames. Afterwards, we move to Gamla Stan (Old Town), the historical heart of the city and Stockholm's most characteristic area built on 14 islands. We will discover the historical atmosphere extending from the Middle Ages to the present day by taking a walking tour in the cobbled narrow streets around the Royal Palace and Stockholm Cathedral. During the free time to be given in the old town, you can visit the historical streets, take a break at cafes, and do souvenir shopping. Continuing our tour with our bus, we will panoramically see Kungsträdgården, the Royal Opera House, the National Museum, the Royal Dramatic Theatre, and Grand Hôtel, one of the city's iconic structures. Afterwards, we will see from the outside the magnificent Stockholm City Hall, which hosts the traditional Nobel Banquet held every year after the Nobel Prizes. At the last stop of our tour, we visit the Vasa Museum, where the world-famous warship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was raised from the sea 333 years later is exhibited. Inside the museum, we will closely see the Vasa Ship, which has been extraordinarily preserved from the 17th century to the present day, and witness one of the most impressive stories of Swedish maritime history. Following our museum visit, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Today our whole day is spent cruising at sea. Without the rush of a port, a wonderful day awaits you to discover the rich facilities of the ship and enjoy your holiday to the fullest. You can start the day with a delightful breakfast at the open-buffet restaurants, where fresh selections from world cuisines are prepared daily by special chefs, or at the A La Carte restaurants where your private table awaits you. Throughout the day, guests who wish can participate in yoga, fitness and various sports activities, benefit from the modern gym equipped with Technogym equipment, or spend time on the tennis, basketball and volleyball courts located on the open decks. If you wish, you can relax in the sunbathing areas, enjoy the pool, pamper yourself in the spa and wellness areas, or go shopping by visiting the shops inside the ship. Competitions, shows and animation activities organized throughout the day will also add fun to your holiday. In the evening hours, you can spend time with live music in stylish bars and cafes, watch Broadway-style professional theater and musical shows, or try your luck in the ship's casino. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures from the ship. Guests who wish may join the Hamburg City Tour optionally organized by our guide. Following our city tour, our transfer to the airport takes place.