Diamond Princess with Japan & South Korea Qatar Airways - July & August 2026

Day 1    ISTANBUL AIRPORT – DOHA (08.07.2026)
Meeting at 17:00 in front of the Qatar Airways counter at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After check-in, passport and customs procedures, departing for Doha at 20:05 on Qatar Airways flight QR 246. Overnight on the plane.

Day 2    DOHA – TOKYO (09.07.2026)
Arrival in Doha at 00:30 local time. Departing for Tokyo at 02:40 on Qatar Airways flight QR 806. Arrival in Tokyo at 19:10 local time. After our arrival in Tokyo, transfer to the hotel where we will stay. Free time after settling into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel in Tokyo. 

Day 3    TOKYO, JAPAN (10.07.2026)
Free time for personal activities after breakfast at the hotel. Guests who wish may join the “Hakone and Mount Fuji Tour” organized as an optional excursion by their guides. First, we stop in Oshino Hakkai village to enjoy a panoramic view of sacred Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan. Our next stop after this charming town, which also features examples of traditional houses, is Owakudani, formed by the eruption of Mount Hakone approximately 3,000 years ago. In this area, known for its sulfurous smoke and hot steam, we will eat black eggs cooked in natural spring water and, if the weather is clear, capture views of Mount Fuji in our cameras and memories. Then, we descend to Togendai Station and enjoy a pleasant ride on pirate boats across Lake Ashi, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, witnessing the natural beauty of the town up close. After the boat ride, free time in Hakone-machi followed by a return to our Tokyo hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Tokyo.

Day 4    TOKYO, JAPAN (11.07.2026)
We begin the new day with breakfast at the hotel. Guests who wish may join the “Tokyo City Tour,” organized as an optional excursion by their guides. Our first stop is the famous Asakusa district and Sensoji Temple. We will then see the magnificent Imperial Palace, Odaiba and Akihabara Street panoramically. Afterwards, we will visit Ginza, Tokyo’s most famous avenue, 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 and settling into our cabins, our ship will depart at 15:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship. 

Day 5    TOBA, JAPAN (12.07.2026)
Our ship will dock at Toba port at 07:00. After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Toba Tour organized by our guide. We begin our tour in the town of Ise, known for centuries as the “Sacred City” because of the Ise-jingu Temple Complex. Here, you will travel back in time. The sacred area, containing more than 125 temples designated as a National Treasure by the Japanese government, is surrounded by Japanese cypress trees and centered around the main Naiku (Inner Shrine) and Geku (Outer Shrine) temples. The main building of each temple is a simple thatched hut made of unpainted cypress and joined wood in the old Japanese style. At the heart of the complex lies the well-preserved Okage Yokocho, a three-acre street featuring beautiful architecture. Built to resemble a town from the Edo and Meiji periods, the street is lined with houses, shops and restaurants, along with many businesses that have served pilgrims and tourists for several centuries. After our tour, we transfer back to our ship. Our ship will depart the port at 16:00. 

Day 6    OSAKA, JAPAN (13.07.2026)
Our ship will dock at Osaka port at 08:00. After breakfast on board, free time for personal needs. Guests who wish may join the optional Kyoto Tour organized by their guides. After a one-hour journey, we arrive in Kyoto, which served as Japan’s capital for 1,000 years and is considered the country’s “cultural capital.” This open-air museum city, which survived the Second World War without damage, will take us first to the dazzling “Golden Pavilion” (Kinkakuji). We will take photographs of its magnificent garden and reflection in the lake before leaving this Buddhist temple, listed by UNESCO. Our next stop is Kyomizudera, also known as the Temple of Sacred Water. Hundreds of shops selling typical Japanese souvenirs on the way to the temple are very attractive for shopping. In a large park complex, the Buddhist temple with its orange pagodas will be one of the most beautiful places to capture photographs with tourists and locals wearing kimonos. This area is also located in the Gion district, known for its traditional tea houses; with its wooden houses and narrow streets, you may feel as though you are on the set of the film “Memoirs of a Geisha.” After visiting Kyoto’s most iconic temples, we return to Osaka, viewing Japan’s second-largest city panoramically, and go to Dotonbori, the heart of shopping in Osaka. In this city, also called the nation’s kitchen, we will have free time for shopping in Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi. Our ship will depart the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

Day 7    KOCHI, JAPAN (14.07.2026)
Our ship will dock at Kochi port at 07:00. After 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 variety of outdoor activities are available in the national park on the southwestern coast, from diving to whale watching. Guests who wish may join the optional “Kochi & Kochi Castle Tour” organized by their guides. The Godaisan Scenic Terrace, iconic Kochi Castle and Chikurin-ji Temple are among the places we will see during the tour. Our ship will depart Kochi port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

Day 8    HIROSHIMA, JAPAN (15.07.2026)
Our ship will dock at Hiroshima port at 09:00. Free time for personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional Hiroshima tour organized by our guide. We begin this special tour, exploring the deep history and serene beauty of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island with a knowledgeable local guide, at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, where you will visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Museum and the Children’s Peace Monument. We gain insight into the city’s tragic past and its continuing message of peace. Our ship will depart the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship. 

Day 9    KANMON STRAIT (16.07.2026)
Our ship will be in the Kanmon Strait at 07:00 and will complete its passage through the strait by 09:00. Guests who wish may enjoy and witness the beautiful scenery of the area from the ship’s outer deck while passing through the Kanmon Strait. On this day, which we spend sailing at sea, you can use the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools and activities such as fitness and sauna, or spend your time shopping at the duty-free stores. You may also enjoy a pleasant time at the bar with shows and music and try your luck at the casino. 

Day 10    BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA (17.07.2026)
Our ship will dock at Busan port at 07:00. After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Busan city tour organized by their guides. Busan is South Korea’s second-largest city and an important port city. It became a port city governed by four small states in the 1st century AD. In this city, which 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 in South Korea. We will then see Haeundae Dalmaji-gil Road, famous for its views of the blue ocean, white sandy beach, camellia forest and pine forest; Haeundae Beach; Dongbaekseom Island; and the Mermaid statue representing the legendary heartbreaking love story of the princess of the land of Naranda. 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 are buried, including the two Turkish martyrs’ cemeteries and monument. 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 there are local shops with reasonable prices as well as all kinds of brands. Among the streets 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 the ship. Our ship will depart Busan port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

Day 11    NAGASAKI, JAPAN (18.07.2026)
Our ship will dock at Nagasaki port at 07:00. Free time for personal activities and shopping after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional “Nagasaki City Tour” organized by their guides. In Nagasaki, the port city where the world’s second atomic bomb was dropped, we begin our program by visiting the Peace Park and Museum, gaining a better understanding of what our friends in the easternmost part of Asia experienced in the 20th century. The historic Megane Bridge, one of the city’s most important structures, Temple Street and Chinatown, one of its most authentic areas, are among the places to be seen. A visit to the tranquil Glover Gardens, known for its attractive landscaping 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. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

Day 12    AT SEA (19.07.2026)
On this day at sea, you can use the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools and activities such as fitness and sauna, or spend your time shopping at the duty-free stores. You may also enjoy a pleasant time at the bar with shows and music and try your luck at the casino. 

Day 13    SHIMIZU (YOKOHAMA), JAPAN - DOHA (20.07.2026)
Our ship will dock at Mount Fuji Shimizu port at 09:30. First, we stop in Oshino Hakkai village to enjoy a panoramic view of sacred Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan. Our next stop after this charming town, which also features examples of traditional houses, is Owakudani, formed by the eruption of Mount Hakone approximately 3,000 years ago. In this area, known for its sulfurous smoke and hot steam, we will eat black eggs cooked in natural spring water and, if the weather is clear, capture views of Mount Fuji in our cameras and memories. Then, we descend to Togendai Station and enjoy a pleasant ride on pirate boats across Lake Ashi, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, witnessing the natural beauty of the town up close. After the boat ride, free time in Hakone-machi and return to the ship. Our ship will depart the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

Day 14    TOKYO (YOKOHAMA), JAPAN - DOHA (21.07.2026)
Our ship will dock at Tokyo port at 06:30. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures. Guests who wish may join the optional “Tokyo Shopping Tour” organized by their guides. Afterwards, we will set off for the airport. After check-in, our Qatar Airways flight QR 809 will depart from Narita Airport for Doha at 17:25 local time. We arrive in Doha at 23:05. Overnight at Doha Airport.

Day 15    DOHA – ISTANBUL (22.07.2026)
We begin the new day at the airport. Our Qatar Airways flight QR 237 will take place at 02:05 local time. With our arrival in Istanbul, our tour comes to an end.

CANCELLATION & REFUND TERMS

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