Sapphire Princess with Japan & South Korea during the holiday (03/04/27)

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. 

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