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FLIGHT INFORMATION |
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DIRECTION |
DATE |
FLIGHT CODE |
ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
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DEPARTURE |
June 29, 2026 |
TK1907 |
IST – ZRH |
07:50 |
09:50 |
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RETURN |
July 6, 2026 |
TK1958 |
AMS- IST |
14:40 |
19:05 |
1. Day ISTANBUL – ZURICH – STRASBOURG June 29, 2026 / Monday
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport, International Terminal at the designated time, after check-in and passport procedures, we will depart for Zurich on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight. After arriving in Zurich, we will have a panoramic city tour and then some free time. Afterwards, we will transfer to Strasbourg. Our ship will dock at the Strasbourg port tonight.
2. Day STRASBOURG June 30, 2026 / Tuesday
After breakfast, guests who wish can participate in the Optional Strasbourg City & Colmar Tour. Strasbourg, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988, is also home to the European Council and the European Parliament. As France's seventh largest city by population, we will first visit the European Court of Human Rights. After our photo break in front of the building, we will start our walking tour in the historical city. During this tour, we will see historical streets, Notre Dame Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kammerzehl, shopping streets, and Kleber square. Afterwards, we will travel by private bus to Colmar, known as the jewel of the Alsace region, located 60 km away from Strasbourg, and start our walking tour upon arrival. After seeing the works of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the architect of the Statue of Liberty, the Little Venice area, and houses of German and French architecture, we will have some free time in the city center. Our ship will depart at 19:00.
3. Day SPEYER - MANNHEIM July 1, 2026 / Wednesday
Our ship will dock at Speyer port early in the morning. After breakfast, guests who wish can join the Optional Mannheim Tour & Heidelberg City & Castle Tour. We will visit the city of Heidelberg, which is home to Germany's oldest university. During the Heidelberg city tour, we will explore this beautiful city, which is also called the most romantic city in Germany (Wege der Romantik) with its palace and the Neckar river that divides the city. Heidelberg is also famous for its printing presses, which are named after the city. Places to see include Heidelberg Castle, the Grosses Fass giant barrel displayed in the castle’s cellars, Carl-Theodor Bridge, popularly known as the Old Bridge, and Heiligegeistkirche (Historical Church) located in the heart of the Old Town. Following this, we will proceed to Mannheim, where our ship is located. Due to the city's design divided into squares, Mannheim is known as Quadratestadt (City of Squares). After a short panoramic tour of Mannheim, the ship will set sail at 14:00 from Speyer and will arrive at Mannheim port at 15:30. At 19:00, it will depart again for Rüdesheim.
4. Day RUDESHEIM- PASSAGE THROUGH ROMANTIC RHINE KOBLENZ July 2, 2026 / Thursday
We will dock at Rüdesheim port at 01:00. After breakfast, guests who wish can join the Optional Rüdesheim Walking and Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Tour accompanied by our guides. You will have the opportunity to see and listen to unique handmade musical instruments in this world-famous museum. On our walking return to the ship, we will pass through Drosselgasse, famous for its restaurants and bars. Our ship will depart from Rüdesheim port at 11:00. Starting from 12:00, we will experience the most beautiful part of the Rhine River, Romantic Rhine Crossing. During this journey, over 20 castles from the medieval period and magnificent views can be seen. Our ship will arrive at Koblenz at 15:00. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Koblenz and Cable Car tour organized by our guide, where you can also see the Mosel river. We will take a cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and enjoy a panoramic view of Koblenz, the famous German Corner where the Rhine and Mosel rivers meet. Afterward, we will take a walking tour in Koblenz and return to the ship. Our ship will anchor in Koblenz until 15:00.
5. Day COLOGNE(BONN) July 3, 2026 / Friday
Our ship will arrive at Cologne port at 08:00. After the Optional Cologne and Bonn City Tour, there will be free time. During our city tour of Cologne, a medieval city divided by the Rhine River, with eight bridges connecting both banks, we will see the famous Gothic Cologne Cathedral, the old town square, shopping streets, ruins from the Roman period, and the shops where you can buy Cologne. We will then head to Bonn, a city that has hosted many important museums. Bonn was the capital of West Germany for 40 years, and this feature is evident in the many artistic representations in its squares and streets. The city center is home to many renowned German artists' works. Bonn is the birthplace of Ludwig Van Beethoven, one of the greatest and most influential composers of all time. Our ship will depart from Cologne at 15:00.
6. Day ARNHEM - AMSTERDAM July 4, 2026 / Saturday
Our ship will arrive at Arnhem port very early in the morning. Guests who wish can join the Optional Arnhem City Tour. Our ship will depart from Arnhem at 11:00 and will arrive at Amsterdam port at 19:00. Overnight will be spent on our ship in Amsterdam.
7. Day AMSTERDAM July 5, 2026 / Sunday
After an early breakfast, we will set off for our Optional Zaanse Schans Windmills & Volendam Tour using our private vehicle. We will head to the north of Amsterdam, known as the real Holland, starting from Amsterdam port. Firstly, we will visit the Zaanse region, famous for its windmills seen on postcards showcasing Holland. The windmills from the 17th and 18th centuries still function today, and during our time here, you can visit the inside of the windmills (Paid) and also take beautiful photographs. On the way to Volendam after Zaanse, you will have the opportunity to taste and purchase some of the famous Gouda cheeses of Holland at a local cheese farm. Volendam is undoubtedly one of the most visited villages by tourists coming to Holland, where you can buy very cheap souvenirs and we highly recommend trying Holland's famous herring fish or fish & chips. Our ship will remain docked in Amsterdam.
8. Day AMSTERDAM – ISTANBUL July 6, 2026 / Monday
After breakfast, we will complete the check-out procedures from the ship. After a panoramic tour of Amsterdam, we will have free time. Guests who wish can take part in the Optional Amsterdam Canal Tour. After the tour, we will transfer to Amsterdam Airport. After check-in and passport control, we will depart for Istanbul Airport on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight. Our tour will end upon our arrival.
CANCELLATION & REFUND CONDITIONS
The following deduction amounts or rates will apply based on the date cancellation is requested, relative to the reservation date.
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CANCELATION DATE RELATIVE TO DEPARTURE DATE |
APPLIED DEDUCTION RATE |
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180 days before |
%10 |
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179 – 159 days before |
%15 |
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158 – 120 days before |
%25 |
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119 – 90 days before |
%30 |
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89 – 60 days before |
%50 |
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59 – 45 days before |
%60 |
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44 – 30 days before |
%75 |
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29 – 10 days before |
%90 |
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9 days or less before |
%100 |
Launched in 2011 and renewed in 2020, the ship is 110 meters long, with 76 cabins / a capacity of 150 passengers. All cabins include; a seating area, TV, wifi service, safe, hairdryer, etc. Most cabins are equipped with French balconies that provide stunning views of the beautiful river scenery. In our Panorama Restaurant, in addition to new culinary delights, you can explore delicious cocktails and a relaxing atmosphere at the Panorama Bar and Lounge. All onboard facilities conform to the usual high AMADEUS standard, and you can enjoy the spacious Sun Deck with a Lido Bar or relax in the quiet and comfortable AMADEUS Club while reading a nice book. Whichever you choose to do, you will feel at home with the Brilliant.
Round-trip economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport (IST) - Zurich (ZRH) // Amsterdam (AMS) - Istanbul Airport (IST)
Airport taxes & port fees
In a Deluxe River cruise ship built in 2008 and completely renovated in 2023, 7-night full board accommodation (The full board service starts with dinner on the day of boarding and ends with breakfast on the day of disembarkation)
Airport transfers (on boarding day and disembarkation day)
Panoramic city tour of Amsterdam
Panoramic city tour of Zurich
Live music and activities on the ship
All-day coffee & tea station and five o'clock tea service on the ship
Welcome Cocktail
Captain's Gala Cocktail, Gala Special Menu
Luggage handling service on the first and last day of the cruise
Professional Turkish guiding services regardless of the number of participants
Tourist city taxes
TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance