MSC MAGNIFICA with SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC CAPITALS & 6 COUNTRIES *BERLIN HOTEL ACCOMMODATION*
WITH MSC MAGNIFICA
SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC CAPITALS & 6 COUNTRIES
GERMANY – POLAND – LITHUANIA – LATVIA – SWEDEN – DENMARK
*** BERLIN HOTEL STAY INCLUDED ***
*** BERLIN CITY TOUR INCLUDED ***
DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – BERLIN
Meet with our valued guests at Istanbul Airport International Terminal three hours before departure. After ticketing and baggage procedures, depart for Berlin with Turkish Airlines flight TK1721. Arrive in Berlin at 09:20 local time, then start our panoramic city tour of Berlin with private buses. On the Berlin city tour, notable sights include Brandenburg Gate, Parliament Building, Unter den Linden Street, Berlin TV Tower, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Alexanderplatz, Kurfürstendamm. After the city tour, transfer to our hotel. Check-in to the rooms and enjoy free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2 BERLIN – WARNEMÜNDE
After breakfast at the hotel, check out of the rooms, then transfer with our private vehicle to Warnemünde port, where our ship departs. Upon arrival at Warnemünde, check-in on the MSC MAGNIFICA cruise ship. After that, settle into your cabin and enjoy free time. The ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 3 GDANSK
Our ship will dock at Gdynia port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, enjoy personal activities and shopping. Those interested can join the optional “Gdynia (Gdansk) City Tour” arranged by our guide. Gdynia is a Polish port city overlooking the Baltic Sea, with a colorful maritime history and home to the iconic statue of Joseph Conrad, one of the greatest English-language novelists. This captivating city is known for its modernist buildings and impressive landmarks such as Kosciuszki Square. Nearby, attractions include Malbork Castle and the lively Gdansk town. After touring, return to our cruise. The ship will depart at 19:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 4 KLAIPEDA
Our ship will dock at Klaipeda port at 07:00. After breakfast, enjoy free time for personal activities and shopping. Those interested can join the optional “Klaipeda & Palanga Tour” arranged by our guide. Traveling through Klaipeda, Lithuania's port city, and the seaside resort city Palanga, famous for its beaches, we will visit Palanga's Amber Museum, located inside an old palace built by Count Tikevicius, and the Palanga Botanical Park, Lithuania's most beautiful and richest botanical garden. After some free time at the Palanga beach, return to Klaipeda to explore the old town and Tiyatro Square by bus and on foot. After the tour, return to the ship. The ship departs at 15:30. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 5 RIGA
Our ship will dock at Riga port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, enjoy free time for personal activities and shopping. Those interested can join the optional “Riga City Tour” arranged by our guide. We will explore Latvia's capital, Riga. The tour begins with visits to the Orthodox Cathedral, Freedom Monument, and the Fine Arts Museum. Traveling to the Old Town, you will walk through the Tourism Square. Enjoy a short break with scenic views, shopping, and sightseeing. Pass the Town Hall Square and see St. Peter’s Church, St. George’s Church, and St. John’s Church. A short organ recital at one of the churches is one of the highlights. View external landmarks such as the Swedish Gate and the Riga Castle. Don't forget to bring your camera, as the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city is full of neoclassical architecture and picturesque streets to photograph. Return to the ship. The ship departs at 14:30. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 6 STOCKHOLM
Our ship will dock at Stockholm port at 09:00. After breakfast, enjoy free time for personal activities and shopping. Those interested can join the optional “Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour” arranged by our guide. Starting from Södermalm, one of the highest points in the city, with a view of Stockholm and the harbor, we will begin our tour. We'll go to Gamle Stan, the old city made up of three islands, with its cobblestone streets, the Royal Palace, and the Cathedral. There, we will walk with our guide. After free time in the old town, continue the tour with the bus to see the Royal Palace, Stockholm Opera House, National Museum, Royal Theater, and the Grand Hotel, where Nobel Banquets are held. Finally, we will visit the Vasa Museum, which houses the 1628 sunken Vasa ship. After the tour, return to the ship. Overnight onboard.
DAY 7 SEA DAY
This day at sea will offer a variety of options. Guests can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sun decks, or shopping at duty-free stores. You can try your luck at the casino or enjoy music and entertainment at numerous bars. A variety of dining options will be available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 8 COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, enjoy free time for personal activities. Those interested can join the optional “Copenhagen City Tour” arranged by our guide. The Danish capital, Copenhagen, is located on Zealand Island. The Amalienborg Palace, still home to the royal family, is one of the city's highlights. Copenhagen is known for its high standard of living and vibrant nightlife. The tour will include the attractions such as the Little Mermaid statue, Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, and the trendy Nyhavn district. You will have free time in Kongens Nytorv Square for shopping and exploring. Afterward, return to the ship. The ship departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 9 WARNEMÜNDE – HAMBURG
Our ship will dock at Warnemünde port at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast and disembarking procedures, transfer with our private vehicle to Hamburg Airport. Those interested can join the optional “Rostock & Lübeck Tour” arranged by our guide, traveling through Warnemünde and the scenic Lübeck. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lübeck is known as the Queen of the Hanseatic League, founded in 1143 as the first West European city on the Baltic Sea. Highlights include the Gothic Marienkirche, the Romanesque Cathedral built in 1173, and the Gothic-Renaissance Rathaus. The city walls' remains include the Kuhle and Holstentor gates. After the tour, proceed to Rostock, an important Baltic port established in the 11th century. Visit Rostock University, Hanseatic architecture, Nikolaikirche, City Hall, Alexandrinenstraße, and the ancient "Kuh Tor" gate. Enjoy free time shopping along Koppelner Street. Afterward, transfer to Hamburg Airport, check-in, and passport procedures for the Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 at 18:40. Arrive in Istanbul at 23:00 local time, marking the end of our tour.