ROYAL PRINCESS to AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND (01.12.2026)
Tour details
Day 01 / 01 December 2026 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – MELBOURNE
Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport, International Terminal, at 14:00. After check-in and passport procedures, departure at 17.15 on Turkish Airlines' wide-body Airbus A350-900 aircraft, flight number TK 168, to Melbourne Airport. Overnight on board.
Day 02 / 02 December 2026 MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)
For refueling, a 1 hour 40 minute technical stop will be made at Singapore Airport at 08.45 without changing aircraft. After refueling, departure to Melbourne Airport at 10.25. Arrival in Melbourne, the second largest city on the east coast of Australia (Oceania), at 21.00 local time. (When entering Australia, please do not carry any open food, open fruit, unwrapped sweets or chocolate on your person or in your luggage. Otherwise, our company and the guide will absolutely not be responsible for any penalties imposed by Australian customs officers.) Transfer to our hotel with our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport, and after room assignment, free time to rest. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 / 03 December 2026 MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from our hotel for the Melbourne City Tour, which we will organize free of charge by private vehicle. During this tour, we will see the Anzac Memorial, Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne Museum, Captain Cook's House, Botanical Gardens, Cricket Grounds, Olympic District, St Paul Cathedral, the famous Flinders Street and the historic Train Station.
Day 04 / 04 December 2026 MELBOURNE – SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA)
After an early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport. After check-in, following approximately 1 hour 25 minutes of flight by local airline, arrival in Sydney, considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the largest on the east coast of Australia (Oceania), known as the continent discovered by the famous British sailor Captain James Cook in 1769 by chance.
After our arrival, we will take a half-day Sydney City Tour introducing the city. During this tour, some of the places we will see include the world-famous shell-shaped Sydney Opera House (its architect sketched and designed this building on a napkin in a restaurant), Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Kings Cross, the most vibrant district of the city, and the neighborhoods of Paddington and Rocks, where the first immigrants to Sydney settled, Hyde Park, the favorite park of horse riders, Centennial Park, Camp Cove, Barracks, the continent's first military barracks, and the famous Bondi Beach and Tamarama Beach, where thousands gather at Christmas and New Year's, as well as surf and large canoe races are held, and where bars, pubs, and restaurants are located. After the tour, free time for shopping and rest. You can do your shopping at Sydney's large department stores. However, our recommendation is that you definitely stop by Queen Victoria Building when shopping. After our tour, transfer to the hotel where we will stay and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 05 / 05 December 2026 SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA)
After breakfast at the hotel, free time to shop, rest, and get to know the surroundings. After free time, at the meeting time determined by your guides, after check-out from the hotel, transfer by private vehicle to Sydney Port for boarding the American cruise line Princess Cruises' Royal Princess ship. Upon arrival at the port, after check-in on the ship, settle into the cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart from the port today at 16.00. Overnight on the ship.
Days 6, 7, and 8 (06–08 December 2026) | AT SEA
Our ship will be at sea all day for three days between 06 and 08 December. Our guests can spend these days as they wish by making use of the ship's open and closed areas, pools, restaurants, entertainment, and relaxation activities. You can enjoy the services provided on the ship throughout the day.
Day 09 / 09 December 2026 BAY ISLANDS (Bay of Islands) (NEW ZEALAND)
Our ship will dock at Bay of Islands, located on New Zealand's North Island and one of the country's most famous & most beautiful coastal regions, at 08.00 in the morning. After breakfast on the ship, with our guests who wish to join, we depart from our ship by private vehicle for our Bay Islands Tour, an extra full-day tour where you can discover the natural beauty, history, and local life of Bay of Islands together. First, Paihia, known as the heart of Bay of Islands, will be an ideal starting point to get to know the region with its coastline, marina, and lively atmosphere. During the short panoramic tour we will take here, we will have the opportunity to see the region's natural beauty and unique bay views up close. Then we take the ferry to Russell, one of the oldest and most characteristic settlements of Bay of Islands. In Russell, one of the important settlements in New Zealand's history, colonial architectural examples, the historic harbor area, and Christ Church, one of the country's oldest churches, are among the places to be seen. During the walk with our guide, you will learn about the region's past and Maori culture, and then you will enjoy free time in the town's pleasant cafes and boutiques. We continue our tour by road to Kerikeri, famous for its nature and historic structures. Here we make a short excursion around the Kerikeri River by seeing Stone Store, one of New Zealand's oldest stone structures, and the historic Kemp House' (from outside). For guests who wish, a short free time will be given in the town center. At the end of our trip, we return to Paihia and transfer to our ship by tender boats. Our ship will depart from the port today at 18.00. Overnight on the ship.
Day 10 / 10 December 2026 AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND)
Our ship will dock in Auckland, the largest city in northern New Zealand, at 06.30 in the morning. After breakfast on the ship, with our guests who wish to join, we depart from our ship by private vehicle for our Auckland City Tour, which will be organized as an extra. During this tour, Auckland Harbor and Bridge, City Cathedral, Marina, University Building, Auckland Museum, Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World, Mission Point District, Mount Eden Volcano located right in the city, and Parnell Village are among the places we will see. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port this evening at 19.00. Overnight on the ship.
Day 11 / 11 December 2026 AT SEA
Our ship will be at sea all day. Our guests can spend these days as they wish by making use of the ship's open and closed areas, pools, restaurants, entertainment, and relaxation activities. You can enjoy the services provided on the ship throughout the day.
Day 12 / 12 December 2026 PICTON (NEW ZEALAND)
Our ship will dock at Picton port at 09.00 in the morning. After breakfast on the ship, with our guests who wish to join, we depart from our ship by private vehicle for our Picton Tour, an extra tour full of the breathtaking bays of Marlborough Sounds, panoramic viewpoints, and the natural beauty of the region. During the tour, you will discover the unique scenery of the region and have the opportunity to get to know the local life up close. After our tour, which offers nature, scenery, and enjoyable discovery together, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port this evening at 17.00. Overnight on the ship.
Day 13 / 13 December 2026 CHRISTCHURCH (Lyttelton) (NEW ZEALAND)
Our ship will dock at Lyttelton port in Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand's South Island, at 07.00 in the morning. After breakfast on the ship, with our guests who wish to join, we depart from the ship by private vehicle for our Christchurch Tour, which will be organized as an extra. Christchurch is like a little England outside England. In our tour of the city, surrounded by Victoria- and Edward-style buildings and parks, some of the places we will see include the Lyttelton Tunnel, Remembrance Bridge, Christchurch Cathedral, Canterbury Museum, and the botanical garden spread over an area of 30 hectares. After the city tour, we visit the International Antarctic Center. We will visit the museum where the work carried out by the American Government since 1950 during the southern summer at the South Pole is exhibited. The Antarctic connection in Christchurch begins with Captain Scott's journey to the South Pole from Lyttelton in the 1900s. During our tour, which will help you make sense of life frozen at the South Pole, you will watch the "Magnificent White South" video. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to closely learn about the living conditions in the polar region. Transfer to our ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 17.00. Overnight on the ship.
Day 14 / 14 December 2026 DUNEDIN (Port Chalmers) (NEW ZEALAND) *Otaga Peninsula & Dunedin
Our ship will dock at Dunedin port at 09.45 in the morning. After breakfast on the ship, with our guests who wish to join, we depart from the ship by private vehicle for our Otaga Peninsula and Dunedin City Tour, which will be organized as an extra. Our tour starts from Dunedin port and our first stop will be Otaga Peninsula. In Otaga Peninsula, where we will pass through narrow and mountainous terrain and coastal towns such as Macandrew Bay, Portobelo, we will get off our bus and visit the places where penguins are located for about 45 minutes. Then the Royal Albatross Center will be waiting for us. This is the only place in the world where you can see albatrosses in their natural habitat. Albatrosses come here in September, mate in October, and incubate until January. During our tour, you will learn about the living conditions and natural life of these birds and have an enjoyable day. Afterwards, we will visit Larnach Palace. It was built in 1871 by politician Baron William Larnach. Larnach is one of the people who greatly shaped the history of New Zealand. After touring this exquisite palace built for his wife Eliza; Olveston Museum, Otago University, Otago Harbor, train built with large stone blocks. Transfer to our ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 19.00. Overnight on the ship.
Day 15 / 15 December 2026 SCENIC PASSAGE THROUGH FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK
Today our ship will make a Scenic Passage through Fiordland National Park between 10.00 and 19.00. New Zealand's largest national park was formed as a result of massive glacier movements that took place thousands of years ago, and deep fjords were carved along the coast of the South Island. Milford Sound, located in the heart of Fiordland National Park, extends into the Southern Alps. Surrounded by steep cliffs rising to nearly a mile above its surface,
in Milford Sound, rainforests cling to these rugged slopes; graceful waterfalls cascade down with great splendor. Rising in the upper reaches of the fjord, the approximately one-mile-high Mitre Peak dominates the landscape.
Te Anau town, located within Fiordland National Park, serves as a gateway to the other natural wonders of the South Island. Lake Wakatipu, the famous resort town of Queenstown, and Mount Cook National Park are among the important destinations that can be easily reached from this region.
Days 16 and 17 (16–17 December 2026) | AT SEA
Our ship will be at sea all day for two days between 16 and 17 December. Our guests can spend these days as they wish by making use of the ship's open and closed areas, pools, restaurants, entertainment, and relaxation activities. You can enjoy the services provided on the ship throughout the day.
Day 18 / 18 December 2026 SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) *Blue Mountains
Our ship will dock at Sydney Port at 06.00 in the morning. After breakfast on the ship and disembarkation procedures, they can join the full-day Blue Mountains tour with lunch, organized as an extra. In this tour, first we will go by our private bus to Featherdale, a wildlife park where you can get closest to the continent's wildlife and which can also be considered a natural habitat. Here you will have the opportunity to feed by hand the kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and the world-famous Tasmanian Devil, the symbol of the continent, which is also featured in cartoons. Then you will admire the mystical-scented wilderness of Australia's largest canyon. You will also see the rock formations of the 3 Sisters, an Aboriginal legend, and the Blue Mountains where green and sky blue blend together. Free time in the city center for shopping and to experience the city. After free time, transfer to the airport. After check-in and passport control, departure at 21.45 on Turkish Airlines' wide-body Airbus A350-900 aircraft, flight TK175, to Istanbul Airport and overnight on board.
*** Guests who do not join our tour will be transferred to the hotel in Sydney city center. Their luggage will be kept in the hotel lobby without accommodation, and full-day free time will be provided for our guests. After free time, transfer from the hotel to the airport will be arranged, and they will meet the group joining the tour at the airport.
Day 19 / 19 December 2026 ISTANBUL AIRPORT
For refueling, a 1 hour 45 minute technical stop will be made at Kuala Lumpur Airport at 02.40 without changing aircraft. After refueling, departure to Istanbul Airport at 04.25. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 11.25 local time and the end of our tour..
What's included
* 13 nights 14 days full board accommodation on the 5-star Royal Princess ship and all activities on board
* Economy class airfare between Istanbul Airport – Melbourne // Sydney – Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 wide-body aircraft
* Experienced Turkish-speaking Guide Service
* Economy class airfare between Melbourne – Sydney with Jetstar Airlines
* 2 Nights in Melbourne at Pan Pacific Melbourne Hotel or similar Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
* 1 Night in Sydney at Paradox Sydney Hotel or similar Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
* Melbourne City Tour
* Sydney City Tour
* All transfers specified in the program
* Airport & Port taxes
* Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and other refreshments on the ship.
* Entertainment and shows on the ship.
* Use of Sports & Fitness Rooms
* Travel Health and Professional Liability Insurance
Not included
* All alcoholic and some non-alcoholic beverages on board
* Personal expenses (Phone, dry cleaning, internet, etc.)
* Travel Health and Cancellation Insurance Per Person +225 Euro (For passengers aged 70 and over +450 Euro)
* All extra tours to be organized by the ship or your guide
* Ship staff tips (paid by credit card or cash on board)
* Visa fee
* Exit tax
Need to Know
*The times specified in the program have been obtained from the airline and shipping company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the times. Therefore, in the event of any change in the schedule, our agency reserves the right to modify the content of the program. In addition, during our sea & river cruises, the shipping company and the ship’s captain have the right to make changes to the program due to force majeure circumstances such as sudden port conditions, adverse weather conditions, changes in water levels, sea & river traffic, strikes in river lock systems, etc. Our agency shall not be responsible for these changes.
*Our agency shall not be responsible for passengers who are not present at the airport specified at the times notified by our agency or at the port where the ship will dock at the beginning of the tour, and who are unable to travel because they miss and cannot board their flight or ship
. The transportation costs required for passengers who miss their flight or ship to rejoin the tour shall be borne by them.
*In ship tours, the ship operator is another company, and under the International Maritime Regulations, the captain is the operator’s authorized person. Due to sudden port conditions, adverse conditions, changes in water levels, sea and river traffic, and the failure of river lock systems to operate for various reasons during the ships’ voyages, the ship operator and the ship’s captain may make changes to the program or cancel the voyage. Alternative programs will be offered in relation to these circumstances, and the Agency shall have no responsibility for such changes.
*During air travel, each passenger has the right to take one piece of luggage into the cabin weighing a maximum of 8 kg and measuring 40 cm (height) x 23 cm (width) x 55 cm (length). In addition, each passenger has the right to check in 1 suitcase as aircraft baggage. The free weight limit permitted for this suitcase varies according to the airline, flight route and ticket class. Please confirm this from your ticket or with our agency before the flight.
*During check-in at the ship, without exception, every passenger (only 1 person per couple) must present a credit card or pay a cash deposit when receiving their magnetic “cruise card”. As a result of this presentation, an average pre-authorization of USD 300 per person will be made on each credit card. This is for the extra expenses you will incur on board the ship during the voyage after checking in
. You will be able to make your extra expenses on board using this magnetic cruise card given to you during check-in.
Cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship except in the casino. You can track all your expenses via the interactive televisions in your cabins, the interactive screens throughout the ship or the reception.
*It is strictly prohibited to bring alcoholic beverages, irons, hair dryers, kettles, bottle warmers, electric blankets and similar items onto the ship. A hair dryer is available in every cabin, and a kettle is available in many cabins.
*At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags in specific colors will be allocated for your suitcases. It is extremely important that these tags are filled out completely so that your suitcases are delivered correctly to your cabins.
*Your suitcases may not arrive at your cabin until late in the evening on the ship’s first departure day. This is a situation caused by the workload and crowds and is entirely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to place your essential belongings in a small hand luggage bag and keep it with you on the first day you board the ship.
*On the first day of your journey, a very short safety drill and briefing will be held so that you can familiarize yourself with the evacuation procedures in an emergency. Participation is extremely important. Your guides and the ship employee responsible for your cabin will direct you to the meeting point for the drill.
*During the cruise, some of the dinners you will have in the main à la carte restaurant, where your table is assigned on the first day, will be formal dinners. In accordance with the ship’s rules, all male passengers who wish to dine here must wear a suit, and female passengers must wear an evening dress. Passengers who wish may have their meals at other restaurants on the ship or at the buffet during these formal evenings or on other evenings.
*You may use the ship’s paid satellite internet system. To keep costs low, be sure to choose the packages recommended by the ship.
*Every evening on the ship, a detailed program for the following day will be delivered to your cabin. This program includes complete information about all activities on board, entertainment arrangements and important notes.
*We strongly request that you take meticulous care of all your personal belongings throughout the tour. There is a safe in all cabins on the ship where you can store your valuables. Our agency assumes no responsibility for money or valuable
items lost or stolen after being left in the cabin or luggage. Support will be provided for sending your found belongings to you by freight collect delivery service from the country where they are located.
*On the days following the start of the tour, the ship’s departure times from the ports must also be strictly observed. You must board the ship at the ports no later than 45 minutes before the ship’s departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board the ship. Our agency shall not be responsible for such a situation. Any transportation costs required to rejoin the cruise from a suitable port where boarding is permitted shall be borne by the passenger.
*Cruise ships have a well-equipped Medical Center staffed by specialist doctors and medical personnel. It is also possible to benefit from emergency services 24 hours a day by calling the emergency number. The health services
provided on board are subject to a fee. River ships do not have medical personnel, but ambulances can reach the ship in emergencies.
*At the end of your cruise, you must pack your suitcases, attach the tags that will be left in your cabins the night before, and leave them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. The next morning, after disembarkation procedures, passengers will collect their suitcases from the stations located outside the ship.
*A minimum of 20 participants is required for our tour to take place. (If the required number is not reached, the Agency reserves the right to cancel the program specified above and will refund the passengers)
*Optional tours can be organized with the participation of at least 15 people. If fewer than 15 people participate, your guide will make and inform you of the necessary price adjustment.
*Panoramic city tours do not include entrance to any museum or archaeological site. (Museums and archaeological sites included in the price are specified above in the section on services included in the price)
*Please confirm the tour departure time, meeting place and meeting time with your agency 3 days before the tour departs.
*The standard of triple rooms in hotels is generally the same as the standard and size of other double rooms. Therefore, the accommodation of 3 adults or 2 adults + 1 child (with an extra bed) in the same room may affect your comfort in some hotels. The Agency or the Agency’s guide shall not be responsible for any complaint or problem arising from the comfort or size of a triple room.
*Hotel check-in time is between 14:00 and 15:00, while check-out is between 11:00 and 12:00.
*The countries you will visit use their own local currencies. The Australian Dollar is a convertible currency and can be obtained in our country. Therefore, before your journey, you can obtain Australian Dollars from banks or exchange offices in Turkey.
*The Agency and tour guide are absolutely not responsible for any extra baggage fees charged for cabin baggage during air travel. You may take one piece of luggage per person onto the aircraft. Its dimensions are as stated above, and it may weigh a maximum of 5 to 7 kg. You have the right to take one piece of luggage measuring 36 cm (height) x 23 cm (width) x 56 cm (length). During this journey, the baggage allowance per person is limited to a maximum of 30 kg for economy-class passengers and 40 kg for business-class passengers. (PLEASE CONFIRM THIS DETAIL WITH YOUR AGENCY AGAIN BEFORE THE TOUR DEPARTS, AS AIRLINES MAY CHANGE THEIR BAGGAGE TRANSPORTATION RULES VERY FREQUENTLY AND WITHOUT NOTICE) On domestic flights, this weight may decrease to 15 kg. Any extra baggage or excess weight or
*During your journey, you may use your mobile phones if they are enabled for international calls, OR you may use an e-SIM if your phone technologically supports it.
*Every passenger participating in this journey must have a passport valid for at least 1 year.
*When making a reservation for this program, please provide the name written in your passport exactly as it appears, together with your passport number, passport issue date and expiry date, to the registration officer. The Agency is absolutely not responsible for any name-related problem during airport check-in. Once a ticket has been issued, no name changes can be made, whether for domestic or international flights. The cost of a newly issued international ticket and the other flight tickets between the cities to be visited during the journey shall also be charged to the traveling passenger.
*We strongly recommend that you carry a raincoat, a cardigan or a sweater with you during your journey. Since most enclosed spaces have a powerful air-conditioning system, such clothing will also be very useful during your long flights. (Be sure to bring slippers, a T-shirt, Bermuda shorts, a pair of rubber-soled shoes comfortable for walking, a raincoat, a light jacket and a thin sweater or sweatshirt with you.)
*Passengers who are prevented from leaving the country due to customs or passport restrictions will not be entitled to a reservation change or any refund if they are unable to participate in the journey.
*Every passenger participating in this journey, regardless of passport color, must have a double-entry Australian visa without exception. Passengers over the age of 65 may need to obtain a medical report from a hospital designated by the consulate in Istanbul before applying for a visa (you can obtain this information from the officer who will assist you with the visa). The passport must absolutely be valid for at least 12 months as of the start date of the journey. You can learn about the documents required for an Australian visa from the visa officer.
*The Agency cannot be held responsible for visas not granted by the Consulate / Embassy. If a visa cannot be obtained, the amount paid to the Agency during registration before obtaining the visa will not be refunded. (THIS INCLUDES THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE VISA AND THE DEPOSIT PROVIDED) The passenger is deemed to have accepted these conditions when registering for the tour. (THE VISA SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY ANOTHER COMPANY AND HAS NO AFFILIATION WITH THE AGENCY. THE VISA COMPANY IS RECOMMENDED BY US ONLY, AND WE ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY)
*Since the countries you will visit are located in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are reversed. In other words, while December weather conditions prevail in Turkey, Australia’s climate corresponds to June. Australia is one of the world’s most important wine producers. We recommend that you buy at least 2 bottles of this country’s fine wines on your return journey. However, you cannot take these wines into the aircraft for security reasons. We recommend that you place them safely in your suitcase.
*Australia is a very expensive country with very high standards.
*****You absolutely cannot take open food or fruit with you to Australia. Otherwise, Australian customs officials will impose a fine. *****
*Menus in restaurants are quite large. Therefore, please pay attention to this when ordering. Otherwise, you may leave a considerable portion uneaten on your plate. Seafood is extremely abundant in this country (lobster, crayfish, oysters, jumbo prawns).
Credit cards, bank cards and tickets purchased by airline employees (including retired airline employees) using their own means do not bind the Agency in any way. In the event of a program or date change, the Agency cannot be held responsible for tickets lost by passengers traveling with tickets purchased using credit cards, bank cards or points, or with pass tickets. The passenger is deemed to have accepted these conditions when registering for the tour.
*At least 25 business days are required for visa applications. Please arrange your participation in the program accordingly.