Costa neoromantica - Japan, South Korea. 17 June, Fukuoka ITINERARY AVAILABLE EXCURSIONS

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1 Costa neoromantica Japan, South Korea 17 June, Fukuoka ITINERARY DATE PORT ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 06/17 Fukuoka /18 MAIZURU (JAPAN) /19 KANAZAWA (JAPAN) /20 SAKAIMINATO /21 Pusan /22 Fukuoka AVAILABLE EXCURSIONS MAIZURU (JAPAN) - 6/18/ T5 Amanohashidate and Funaya Boat houses of Ine 01T6 Funaya & Special Experience Mondori 01T7 Amanohashidate & Chirimen Kaido 01T8 Maizuru City Half day (Costa Special) 01T9 Maizuru and Fukuchiyama Half day 01TC Maizuru Kamaboko making experience 01TD Train Kuromatsu & Amanohashidate 01TE Maizuru World Heritage Half day KANAZAWA (JAPAN) - 6/19/ U4 Kanazawa Full Day 01U5 World Heritage Shirakawa-Go 01U6 Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 01U7 Kanazawa Half Day 01U8 Yamashiro Hot Spring & Kutaniyaki Museum 01U9 Noto for Family 01UA Tateyama Alpine Route - Korean guests 01UB Yamashiro Hot Spring - Korean guests SAKAIMINATO - 6/20/ UM Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine & Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo 01UN Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine 01UO Matsue Castle & Horikawa River Cruising 01UP Adachi Museum of Art 01UQ Tottori Manga Tour for Family 01UR Miho no Seki 01UT Matsue Castle and Horikawa River Cruising - Korean&Taiwan guests 01UU Kaike Hot Spring & Hanakairo Flower Garden -Korean & Taiwan Guests Pusan - 6/21/ AQUARIUM & SHOPPING 6647 SPA & SHOPPING 6648 HAEDONG TEMPLE AND SHOPPING 010C PUSAN FULL DAY TOUR PAGE 1

2 010D PUSAN HALF DAY TOUR 010E CULTURAL TOUR TO GYEONGJU Fukuoka - 6/22/ ST Fukuoka Full day(everyday except Monday) 01SU Fukuoka Full day(japanese/monday) 01SW Fukuoka Half day 01SZ Yanagawa and Dazaifu Tenmangu 01T0 Arita-yaki and Ureshino onsen 01T2 Hakata Mankitsu with Private Hired car 01T3 Space World 01T4 Marine World PAGE 2

3 MAIZURU (JAPAN) Amanohashidate and Funaya Boat houses of Ine Amanohashidate and Funaya Boat houses of Ine 01T5 6 Hours approximately Easy $99.00 $74.25 Meal not included MAIZURU (JAPAN) Funaya & Special Experience Mondori Funaya & Special Experience Mondori 01T6 5 Hours approximately Easy $ $82.50 Recommended to families MAIZURU (JAPAN) Amanohashidate & Chirimen Kaido Amanohashidate & Chirimen Kaido PAGE 3

4 01T7 5 Hours approximately Easy $90.00 $67.50 Recommended to families Meal not included MAIZURU (JAPAN) Maizuru City Half day (Costa Special) Maizuru City Half day (Costa Special) 01T8 4 Hours approximately Easy $98.00 $73.50 Cultural Meal not included MAIZURU (JAPAN) Maizuru and Fukuchiyama Half day Maizuru and Fukuchiyama Half day 01T9 4 1/2 Hours approximately Moderate $ $75.00 Cultural MAIZURU (JAPAN) Maizuru Kamaboko making experience PAGE 4

5 Maizuru Kamaboko making experience 01TC 4 Hours approximately Easy $ $78.75 Meal not included MAIZURU (JAPAN) Train Kuromatsu & Amanohashidate Train Kuromatsu & Amanohashidate 01TD 4 Hours approximately Easy $ $ Meal not included MAIZURU (JAPAN) Maizuru World Heritage Half day Maizuru World Heritage Half day 01TE 4 Hours approximately Easy $82.00 $61.50 PAGE 5

6 Cultural Meal not included KANAZAWA (JAPAN) Kanazawa Full Day Kanazawa Full Day 01U4 8 Hours approximately Easy $95.00 $71.25 Cultural Meal Included KANAZAWA (JAPAN) World Heritage Shirakawa-Go World Heritage Shirakawa-Go 01U5 7 1/2 Hours approximately Easy $ $75.00 Eco Natural Trail Meal Included KANAZAWA (JAPAN) Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route PAGE 6

7 01U6 8 Hours approximately Easy $ $ Eco Natural Trail Meal Included KANAZAWA (JAPAN) Kanazawa Half Day Kanazawa Half Day 01U7 5 1/2 Hours approximately Easy $65.00 $48.75 Cultural Meal not included KANAZAWA (JAPAN) Yamashiro Hot Spring & Kutaniyaki Museum Yamashiro Hot Spring & Kutaniyaki Museum 01U8 7 1/2 Hours approximately Easy $ $93.75 PAGE 7

8 KANAZAWA (JAPAN) Noto for Family Noto for Family 01U9 6 1/2 Hours approximately Easy $85.00 $63.75 Good for shopping Meal not included KANAZAWA (JAPAN) Tateyama Alpine Route - Korean guests Tateyama Alpine Route - Korean guests 01UA 8 Hours approximately Easy $ $ Eco Natural Trail Meal Included KANAZAWA (JAPAN) Yamashiro Hot Spring - Korean guests Yamashiro Hot Spring - Korean guests PAGE 8

9 01UB 6 1/2 Hours approximately Easy $ $ Cultural Meal Included SAKAIMINATO Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine & Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine & Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo 01UM 7 Hours approximately Moderate $ $90.00 Cultural Meal Included SAKAIMINATO Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine 01UN 6 1/2 Hours approximately Easy $75.00 $56.25 Cultural Meal not included SAKAIMINATO Matsue Castle & Horikawa River Cruising PAGE 9

10 Matsue Castle & Horikawa River Cruising 01UO 6 1/2 Hours approximately Moderate $ $90.00 Cultural Meal Included SAKAIMINATO Adachi Museum of Art Adachi Museum of Art 01UP 5 Hours approximately Easy $ $ Cultural Meal Included SAKAIMINATO Tottori Manga Tour for Family Tottori Manga Tour for Family 01UQ 7 Hours approximately Easy $ $78.75 PAGE 10

11 Cultural SAKAIMINATO Miho no Seki Miho no Seki 01UR 5 Hours approximately Easy $85.00 $63.75 Cultural Meal not included SAKAIMINATO Matsue Castle and Horikawa River Cruising - Korean&Taiwan guests Matsue Castle and Horikawa River Cruising - Korean&Taiwan guests 01UT 7 Hours approximately Moderate $ $90.00 Cultural Meal Included SAKAIMINATO Kaike Hot Spring & Hanakairo Flower Garden -Korean & Taiwan Guests Kaike Hot Spring & Hanakairo Flower Garden -Korean & Taiwan Guests PAGE 11

12 01UU 7 Hours approximately Easy $ $90.00 Meal Included Pusan AQUARIUM & SHOPPING Leaving the pier you will drive to the Busan Aquarium.There are approximately 250 species and up to 35,000 marine animals on display. The main tank contains 3 million litres of water and the animals can be viewed through huge acrylic windows or from the 80-meter long underwater tunnel. There are 40 separate exhibits which include penguins, otters, piranha, sea jellies and a touch tank for a close up "hands on" look at a variety of sea creatures. The aquarium will provide a mixture of education and entertainment to delight and leave a long lasting enjoyable memory of the experience. The following stop will be the Haeundae Beach, the Korea's most famous beach surrounded by beautiful nature. After that, Very last stop will be a shopping area before returning to the ship. Please note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems. The order of the itinerary may vary. You are advised to bring a sunhat, sunglasses and bottled water Hours approximately Easy $55.00 $41.25 Eco Natural Trail Good for shopping Most wanted Pusan SPA & SHOPPING Spa Land, equipped with all the benefits of a traditional Korean spa, is located in 'Shinsegae Centum City' in Haeundae, Busan. Spa Land consists of 22 spas fed by two different kinds of all-natural spring water pumped up from 1000m underground, 13 distinctively themed 'Jjimjilbangs' and saunas, and an open-air foot spa. The 1st floor houses the Korean traditional 'Jjimjilbang' and PAGE 12

13 traditional saunas from all over the world. Visitor favorites include a radiant heat-based 'Roman Sauna,' which recreates the ancient roman bath using modern technology, and the traditional 'Finnish Sauna,' which is an all-natural, Finnish-style sauna said to keep you healthy during the freezing winter months. Entertainment Zone on the second floor provides a range of beautification programs, a PC room, a restaurant, and a conference room. Spa Land is a refreshing place for relaxing with your friends and family. Very last stop will be a shopping area before returning to the ship. Please note: Under age of 13 cannot enter the Spaland. Only the entrance fee is included for Spaland. Any other extra expenses at the Spaland have to be paid separately. Maximum hour allowed for each admission ticket for Spaland is 4hr. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems. The order of the itinerary may vary. You are advised to bring a sunhat, sunglasses and bottled water Hours approximately Easy $75.00 $56.25 Water Activity Good for shopping Meal not included Pusan HAEDONG TEMPLE AND SHOPPING The terrace, which has a Korean wooden floor concept, towers over Oryukdo Island, Gwangan Bridge and Dallmaji Hill. Located near Haeundae Beach, it not only offers a spectacular view of the beach, but also has the appearance of a reputable international conference hall featuring both modern and natural beauty. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, is situated on the coast of the northeastern portion of Busan. This superb find of a tourist spot and temple offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line. Most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 during the Goryeo Dynasty. During the reign of Uwang, the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong established this temple beside the sea. Haesu Gwaneum Daebul (Seawater Great Goddess Buddha), Daeungjeon Main Sanctuary, Yongwangdang Shrine, Gulbeop Buddhist Sanctum (enclosed in a cave), and a three-story pagoda with four lions can all be seen looking out over the ocean. Very last stop will be a shopping area before returning to the ship. Please note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems. The order of the itinerary may vary. You are advised to bring a sunhat, sunglasses and bottled water Hours approximately Easy $50.00 $37.50 PAGE 13

14 Cultural Good for shopping Pusan PUSAN FULL DAY TOUR Leaving the port you will drive to Nurimaru APEC House. The name Nurimaru APEC House is created by combining the Korean words nuri (world) and maru (summit), and APEC House, which refers to an APEC conference hall. Collectively, it means a house where the world summits gather together for an APEC meeting. Located on Dongbaekseom Island, which is noted for its beautiful, natural landscape accented by dense camellia and pine trees, Nurimaru APEC House has been used as a memorial hall and a prestigious international conference hall since the APEC summit meeting. Nurimaru, a 3-story building, is a modernistic expression of jeongja, a pavilion in traditional Korean architectural style. Its roof shape symbolizes the ridgeline of Dongbaekseom Island. Its interior design is a visual display of Koreas creative traditional culture. You will also have a chance to enjoy the Haeundae Beach from Nurimaru. After then you will move to the busiest area in Busan, which named Seomyeon. it's the placee where you can see the passion of life by delightful musin, lively people and colorful lighting. This is also commercial district where clothing stores, cafe, theaters and other facilities are located. you will have a chance to shopping at the Lotte department store which located at the heart of local commerce. Last stop for the tour is Yongdusan park, which harmonizes Busan Tower and 70 different species of trees, is considered a favorite resting place among the citizens of Busan. It is called Yongdusan because the shape of the mountain looks like the head of a dragon that climbs to land from sea. Please note: The tour is mostly by coach. Space is limited, so please book early. 010C 7 1/2 Hours approximately Moderate $79.00 $59.25 Cultural Good for shopping Meal Included Pusan PUSAN HALF DAY TOUR Leaving the port you will drive to Nurimaru APEC House. The name Nurimaru APEC House is created by combining the Korean words nuri (world) and maru (summit), and APEC House, which refers to an APEC conference hall. Collectively, it means a house where the world summits gather together for an APEC meeting. Located on Dongbaekseom Island, which is noted for its beautiful, PAGE 14

15 natural landscape accented by dense camellia and pine trees, Nurimaru APEC House has been used as a memorial hall and a prestigious international conference hall since the APEC summit meeting. Nurimaru, a 3-story building, is a modernistic expression of jeongja, a pavilion in traditional Korean architectural style. Its roof shape symbolizes the ridgeline of Dongbaekseom Island. Its interior design is a visual display of Koreas creative traditional culture. You will also have a chance to enjoy the Haeundae Beach from Nurimaru. After then you will move to the busiest area in Busan, which named Seomyeon. it's the placee where you can see the passion of life by delightful musin, lively people and colorful lighting. This is also commercial district where clothing stores, cafe, theaters and other facilities are located. you will have a chance to shopping at the Lotte department store which located at the heart of local commerce. Last stop for the tour is Yongdusan park, which harmonizes Busan Tower and 70 different species of trees, is considered a favorite resting place among the citizens of Busan. It is called Yongdusan because the shape of the mountain looks like the head of a dragon that climbs to land from sea. Please note: The tour is mostly by coach. Space is limited, so please book early. For security reasons in case the road to Mount xxx is closed or covered with snow we will suggest an alternative viewpoint depending on the weather situation. 010D 4 1/2 Hours approximately Easy $59.00 $44.25 Good for shopping Pusan CULTURAL TOUR TO GYEONGJU Leaving the port you will drive to Gyeongju National Museum. Gyeongju National Museum rests deep in tradition, with a history of about 90 years. Representing Gyeongju, which used to be the capital of Silla (BC57~AD935), the museum is where you can view the cultural history of Gyeongju district. The exhibition hall is divided into 4 large parts: the Main hall, Annex I, Annex II, and the Outdoor Exhibit Area (Museum Grounds). In the Main Hall you can see earthenware, and in the Arts and Crafts room you can see various artwork and craftwork. After then you will visit the Daereungwon Tomb Complex (Cheonmachong Tomb). Large ancient tombs of kings and noblemen of the Silla Dynasty can be seen around Gyeongju at the Daereungwon Tomb Complex (Cheonmachong Tomb). There are twenty-three large tombs located here; the most famous being Cheonmachong and Hwangnamdaechong. In an excavation of the area in the 1970's, Cheonmachong was discovered with a painting of mounted horse. This painting is the only discovered painting from the Silla Era. You can also view the inside of Cheonmachong. There are 11,526 remains and crowns of the king inside the tomb demonstrating the lavish lifestyle of the king. Another tourist attraction is Hwangnamdaechong, which is the largest ancient tomb. It houses the bodies of both the king and queen and has over 30 thousand relics and gold accessories. The unique thing about Hwangnamdaechong is that the queen's tomb has more luxurious accessories. From that researchers have concluded that even the queen can have a high social position before marriage. You can feel the ancient culture of Korea 1,500 years ago when visiting these tombs. Next strop will be Bulguksa Temple. Bulguksa Temple was PAGE 15

16 constructed as a representation of the 'ideal world of Buddha'. It is one of the country's most cherished remnants of the Silla Dynasty (BC ) because it embodies the mysticism and beauty of Buddhism, the spiritual and cultural backbone of Silla. The Bulguksa Temple was the pinnacle of architecture and art in the 8th century and, together with the Seokguram Grotto, was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in Last stop will be the Gyeongju Folk Craft Village. It is a village at the foothills of Toman mountain, in the neighborhood of Ha-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. The village was established in 1986 to preserve and develop crafts of the Silla kingdom. It consists of hanok or traditional Korean houses including 45 thatched houses (called choga) and roof-titled houses (giwajip) where artisans of the Gyeongju origin live and work. After enjoy the tour in village, you will drive to the pier. Space is limited, so please reserve early. 010E 9 Hours approximately Moderate $95.00 $71.25 Cultural Meal Included Fukuoka Fukuoka Full day(everyday except Monday) Fukuoka Full day(everyday except Monday) 01ST 6 Hours approximately Easy $ $82.50 Cultural Good for shopping Meal Included Fukuoka Fukuoka Full day(japanese/monday) Fukuoka Full day(japanese/monday) PAGE 16

17 01SU 6 Hours approximately Moderate $ $84.00 Cultural Good for shopping Meal Included Fukuoka Fukuoka Half day Fukuoka Half day 01SW 3 1/2 Hours approximately Moderate $85.00 $63.75 Cultural Good for shopping Meal Included Fukuoka Yanagawa and Dazaifu Tenmangu Yanagawa and Dazaifu Tenmangu 01SZ 5 Hours approximately Easy $ $99.00 Cultural Meal Included PAGE 17

18 Fukuoka Arita-yaki and Ureshino onsen Arita-yaki and Ureshino onsen 01T0 6 Hours approximately Easy $ $ Meal Included Fukuoka Hakata Mankitsu with Private Hired car Hakata Mankitsu with Private Hired car 01T2 5 Hours approximately Moderate $ $ Cultural Meal Included Fukuoka Space World Space World PAGE 18

19 01T3 6 Hours approximately Easy $ $76.50 Fun Recommended to families Meal not included Fukuoka Marine World Marine World 01T4 5 Hours approximately Easy $ $76.50 Fun Recommended to families Meal not included PAGE 19

20 Legenda ICONE DESCRIZIONE Easy tour with this designation involve walking over relatively lever terrain. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Moderate Tours with this designation can involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as walking over cobblestones or uneven surface, climbing stairs or steep terrain, swimming in a light current, or bicycle riding. They are not recommended for guest with walking difficulties. Comfortable sturdy shoes are recommended. Hard Tour with this designation involve high physical exertion for extended periods of time. The terrain may be uneven or steep. They are recommended only for physically fit and adventurous traveller. these are primarily motor coach excursions with an emphasis on sight-seeing and very little activity. Water Activity Involves the opportunity to swim or the possibility of getting wet. Fun dedicated to a young public keen on entertainment. Eco Natural Trail dedicated to nature lovers. Tasting a light snack will be provided on this excursion. Meal not included during excursions free time is given to organise lunch individually. Most wanted Guest surveys indicate a high degree of satisfaction with these tours. Basket Lunch a packed meal is provided from the ship. Good for shopping specially dedicated to shopping lovers. Cultural dedicated to history, culture and local traditions lovers. Disable friendly Excursions with the handicap sign are for guests with mobility difficulties however should be able to move around independently. Guests in wheelchair out on excursion need to be accompanied by a third party as assistance by the ship will not be provided. The majority of our agencies require that the wheelchairs be retractable because sometimes the necessary space needed for a wheelchair is not available. We kindly ask you to contact the Excursion Office as soon as possible, upon embarkation, to ensure that we find the best possible solution and to reserve the appropriate seat in the required bus before the departure of the excursions.for further information and for a solution that best fits your need please contact the Excursion Office. Sports Lovers for the adventurous, there are our most active shore excursions. Recommended to families includes activities that are appropriate for families travelling with children. New Brand -new Tour Meal on board back on board for lunch/dinner, your guide will be ready to continue the excursion at the end of it. Meal Included a meal will be provided on this excursion. PAGE 20

21 Refreshments included Refreshments included. PAGE 21

22 Information Notes PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EXCURSIONS Booking excursions You can book your excursions before departure at by registering and filling in the online form or, on board, by using the interactive TV system from the comfort of your own cabin or by visiting the Excursions Totem (services only available on board selected ships), or at any stage during your holiday by dropping off a completed Tour Order Form in the drop box located in the main hall of the ship. Excursions Office staff will be happy to offer you advice and assistance. Number of participants Some excursions require a minimum number of bookings and/or a maximum number of participants. These excursions are available on a first come first served basis, so it is advisable to book them well in advance. Duration The stated duration of excursions is subject to change without prior notice and can vary due to unforeseen circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions and/or transport delays. The order of certain visits may also be changed for the abovementioned reasons. You are therefore kindly asked to respect the times announced by the tour guides (stops for food, stops to take photographs, etc.). The descriptions of excursions are correct at time of publication of this document. In an effort to offer you the highest quality excursions program, in some cases the descriptions may vary slightly from the excursions themselves. Guests with limited mobility Please contact our onboard staff the day before your cruise. They will advise you and try to obtain the necessary equipment for your on-shore excursion. Personalised programs Private cars, limousines or exclusive visits can be arranged upon request on day of departure by contacting the Excursions Office. Prices The prices of excursions include transport available on site, which might include coach, limousine, taxi, funicular railways or boats. Meals and/or drinks are included only when specified in the itinerary of the excursion. Costa Cruises reserves the right to change the prices and itineraries of excursions without prior notice. Children and kids Children between the ages of 3 and 13 are entitled to a 30% discount for excursions on cruises in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, 25% for cruises in South America and Transatlantic cruises from/to South America, and 10% for cruises to the Caribbean and Transatlantic cruises from/to the Caribbean. There is no charge for children up to the age of 3 provided that parents carry them during transportation. Squok Club Children between the ages of 3 and 12 can have fun at the Squok Club while their parents enjoy their excursion. The service is free, but must be requested in advance. PAGE 22