Sapphire Princess with Japan & South Korea for the Holiday (04.03.27)

1.    Day    ISTANBUL AIRPORT – TOKYO (03.03.2027)
Meeting at Turkish Airlines counter in front of the International Terminal, Istanbul Airport at 23:30. After check-in, passport and customs controls, we depart for Tokyo on Turkish Airlines flight TK 198 at 02:30. Overnight on board.

2.    Day    TOKYO, JAPAN (04.03.2027) 
Arrival in Tokyo at 19:45 local time. After our arrival in Tokyo, transfer to our hotel where we will stay. After settling 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 can join the "Hakone and Mount Fuji Tour" organized by our guide as an extra. First, we stop at Oshino Hakkai village to enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji, the symbol of Japan. Our next stop after this charming town, which also features examples of traditional houses, will be Owakudani, formed by the eruption of Hakone Mountain approximately 3000 years ago. In this area, known for its sulfur fumes and hot steam, we will eat black eggs boiled in natural spring water, and if the weather is clear, we will capture the view of Mt. Fuji on our cameras and in our memories. Then, we will descend to Togendai station and take a pleasant cruise on Lake Ashi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on pirate ships, getting up close with the natural beauty of the town. After our boat tour, there will be free time in Hakone Machi before returning to our Tokyo hotel for overnight accommodation.

4.           Day    TOKYO, JAPAN (06.03.2027)
We start the new day with breakfast at the hotel in the morning. Guests who wish can join the "Tokyo City Tour" organized by their guides as an extra. At the first stop of our city tour, we visit the famous Asakusa district and Sensoji Temple. Afterwards, 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 located at the port. Upon arrival at the port, we will complete check-in procedures and settle 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 can join the Toba Tour organized by our guide as an extra. We start our tour from Ise town, known as the "Holy City" for centuries due to 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 over 125 shrines, is surrounded by Japanese cypress trees and is centered around the Naiku (Inner Shrine) and Geku (Outer Shrine) main shrines. The main building of each shrine is a simple thatched hut made of unbleached cypress wood joined together in the old Japanese style. In the heart of the complex lies the well-preserved Okage Yokocho, a three-acre street with beautiful architectural lines. Built to resemble a town from the Edo and Meiji periods, the street is lined with houses, shops, restaurants, and many businesses that have served pilgrims and tourists for several centuries. After our tour, we transfer back to our ship. After visiting the areas, we are transferred to our ship. Our ship will depart from 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 breakfast on board, free time for personal needs and shopping. Kochi is a prefecture rich in agricultural land and fish farms along the southern coast of Shikoku. There are various outdoor activities available in the national park on the southwest coast, ranging from diving to whale watching. Guests who wish can join the "Kochi & Kochi Castle Tour" organized by their guides as an extra. Some of the places we will see during our tour include Godaisan View Terrace, the iconic Kochi Castle, and Chikurin-ji Temple. Our ship will depart from Kochi port at 17:00 at night. Dinner and overnight on board.

7.    Day       SEA DAY (09.03.2027)
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can spend your time swimming in the ship's open and indoor pools, enjoying activities like fitness and sauna, or shopping at duty-free stores. Additionally, you can have fun at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck at 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 can join the Busan City Tour organized by their guides as an extra. 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 that has witnessed temples, royal tombs, the Japanese occupation, and the Korean War, we will first visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, one of the few coastal Buddhist temples owned by South Korea. Afterwards, 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 soldiers from 16 countries lost their lives during the Korean War between 1950-1953, including the Turkish Martyrs' Cemetery and monument inside it. Busan Gamcheon Culture Village is also known as "Busan's Machu Picchu". Busan Tower is located in Nampodong, the old central district of Busan, where besides all kinds of brands, there are also reasonably priced local shops. Among 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 from 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 can join the "Nagasaki City Tour" organized by their guides as an extra. In Nagasaki, the port city where the second atomic bomb was dropped in the world, we begin our program by visiting Peace Park and Museum to better understand what our friends in the East of Asia experienced in the 20th century. Among the places to see are the historic Megane Bridge, one of the most important structures in the city, Temple Street, and Chinatown, one of the most authentic districts. Visiting 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 from 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 can join the Kagoshima Tour organized by their guides as an extra. The city of Satsuma Peninsula and its highlands, which hosted the powerful Shimazu clan from the 12th century until the Meiji Restoration period in the 1860s, is built here. Besides its historical and geographical features, it has been home to samurai epics. The city is also rich in geothermal waters. Sakura Jima volcano, the symbol of the city, plays a significant role in these formations. Places like Iso Gardens and the Kamikaze Museum are worth seeing in the city. Our ship will depart from 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 can join the Matsuyama City Tour organized by their guides as an extra. The city of Matsuyama in Japan is a peaceful sanctuary where you can enjoy healing hot spring waters, satisfy your sweet tooth with wonderful Japanese sweets, and discover the region's rich literary tradition. Matsuyama, the largest city on the island of Shikoku, has developed around the famous 17th-century castle. This large castle surrounded by cherry blossom trees serves as a museum displaying artifacts ranging from weapons to armor, calligraphy, and art. Also, thanks to its location on the hill, it offers magnificent views of the city and the Seto Inland Sea. After visiting Matsuyama Castle, we go to Ushiko, an iconic town that has managed to preserve its traditional street texture and white-walled historical buildings to this day, known for its historical wax production and merchant houses. Afterwards, we will visit Kimura House, a historical residence unique to the region that sheds light on the region's deep architectural past, preserving 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 from 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 can join the "Miyazaki City Tour" organized by their guides as an extra. Miyazaki, having the second warmest climate in Japan, offers a series of outdoor activities fully benefiting from its mild breezes and aquamarine-colored waters. In Miyazaki, a holiday resort atmosphere prevails, mixed with the scent of flowers emanating from local botanical gardens. Emerald green golf courses, Japan's best surfing spots, and the zoo housing the most flamingos under captivity in Japan contribute to this cheerful atmosphere. During our tour, we visit Udo Jingu Shrine. This shrine is dedicated to the father of Jimmu, Japan's first Emperor. Afterwards, we climb to the Sakamiato Prince Terraces located on the hill. Magnificent views await us. Afterwards, we will visit a local liquor factory producing Shochu (similar to Sake). We will also stop by the ruins of Obi Castle on the way. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from 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 can join the Kyoto Tour organized by their guides as an extra. With a 1-hour journey, we arrive in Kyoto, which served as the capital of Japan for 1000 years and is considered the "cultural capital" of the country. This open-air museum, which survived World War II without damage, our first stop will be the dazzling "Golden Pavilion" (Kinkakuji). For a magnificent garden, we take photos reflecting in the lake and then leave the Buddhist temple on the UNESCO list. Our next stop is Kyomizudera, also known as the Holy Water Temple. While climbing to the temple, hundreds of shops selling typical Japanese souvenirs are very attractive for shopping. It will be the best place to pose with Buddhist pagodas in a large park complex and tourists and locals wearing kimonos. This area is also located in the Gion district, which has traditional tea houses; with its wooden houses and narrow streets, you can feel like you are on the set of the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha". After visiting Kyoto's most iconic temples, we head to Osaka, seeing Japan's second-largest city panoramically, and go to Dotonbori, the heart of shopping in Osaka. In this city also known as the people's kitchen, we will have free time for shopping at Dotonbori / Shinsaibashi. Our ship will depart from the port at 23:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.

14.    Day    SEA DAY (16.03.2027)
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can spend your time swimming in the ship's open and indoor pools, enjoying activities like fitness and sauna, or shopping at duty-free stores. Additionally, you can have fun at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck at 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 will complete our disembarkation procedures. Guests who wish can join the "Tokyo Shopping Tour" organized by their guides as an extra. Afterwards, we will head towards the airport. After check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK 199 from Haneda Airport at 22:05 local time. Arrival at Istanbul Airport is at 05:45. 

CANCELLATION & REFUND CONDITIONS

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