MSC MAGNIFICA with SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC CAPITALS & 6 COUNTRIES
*** NORWAY – DENMARK – GERMANY – POLAND – LATVIA – SWEDEN ***
*** STOCKHOLM HOTEL ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED ***
*** OSL OSA CITY TOUR INCLUDED ***
1st DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT - OSLO
We meet at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 05:30 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter, then complete check-in and passport procedures. Afterwards, we depart from Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1751 at 08:10 to Oslo. We arrive at Oslo at 11:00 local time. At the airport, our private vehicle awaits us for the “Oslo Panoramic City Tour”. During the tour, we will see the Royal Palace, Parliament Building, City Hall, National Theatre, Oslo Cathedral, Karl Johans Street, Vigeland Park, Opera House, and Akershus Fortress. After the tour, we transfer to the cruise ship docked in Oslo. After check-in and luggage procedures, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship departs from the port at 16:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
2nd DAY COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests have free time for personal activities. Those who wish can join the optional “Copenhagen City Tour” organized by guides. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the country’s largest island. The Amalienborg Palace in the city center is still the residence of the royal family. Copenhagen is known as one of the cities with the highest living standards in Europe and has a vibrant nightlife. Highlights include the symbol of the city, Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Christiansborg Palace, Rosenborg Castle, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the hippie district, and Christianshavn. There will then be free time in Kongens Nytorv (King’s Square) and Stroget for shopping and strolling among the fairytale houses of Nyhavn. Afterward, we return to our ship. The ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
3rd DAY WARNEMÜNDE
Our ship will dock at Warnemünde at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests can enjoy free time for shopping and personal activities. Those who wish can join the optional “Rostock & Lübeck Tour”. Lübeck, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was founded in 1143, known as the Queen of the Hanseatic League and the first major city on the Baltic coast. It features Gothic architecture such as Marienkirche, built starting in 1173, the Romanesque cathedral, and the grand Town Hall with a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles. The city walls and gates, including the Holstentor, are remnants of medieval fortifications. After the tour, we head to Rostock, Germany’s second important Baltic port established in the 11th century. Rostock’s Hanseatic heritage is well preserved. Highlights include Rostock University, Hanseatic structures, Nikolaikirche, Town Hall, Alexandrien Alley, and the historic “Kuhtor”. Guests can enjoy shopping on Kopenhiner Street. After the tour, we return to our ship, which departs at 17:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
4th DAY GDYNIA (GDANSK)
Our ship will dock at Gdynia at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests are free for shopping and personal activities. Those wishing can participate in the optional “Gdynia (Gdansk) City Tour”. Gdynia, a Polish port on the Gulf of Gdańsk facing the Baltic Sea, has a colorful maritime history and hosts a prominent statue of Joseph Conrad, a major British novelist. The city is known for its modern architectural landmarks and sights like Kościuszko Square and the lively Gdańsk Old Town. Nearby, the Malbork Castle and the historic Gdańsk town are also popular attractions. After the tour, we return to the ship, which departs at 19:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
5th DAY VISBY
Our ship will dock at Visby at 09:00 in the morning. Breakfast onboard. Guests have free time for shopping and personal activities. Those who wish can join the optional “Visby City Walking Tour”. Located on Gotland island, Visby is a UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval structures. The main historical feature is the Ringmuren (ring walls) surrounding the city and old churches. The city also has gate towers, 14th-century merchant houses, Gothic Hanseatic houses, and Sweden’s oldest building, Strandgatan. Guests can stroll through the port area, Almedalen park, and visit the Visby Cathedral ruins, Nikolaikirche Church ruins, botanical gardens, and historic buildings from the 12th to 14th centuries. They can also visit the Gotland Museum, famous for its collections. Afterward, free time for shopping and photo opportunities, then transfer back to the ship. The ship departs at 16:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
6th DAY RIGA
Our ship will dock at Riga at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests are free for shopping and personal activities. Those wishing can join the optional “Riga City Tour”. We will explore the Latvian capital with visits to the Orthodox Cathedral, Freedom Monument, and the Art Museum. The tour continues with a walk through the Old Town, including the Theatre Square. We pass the Town Hall Square and see St. Peter’s Church, St. George’s Church, and St. John’s Church, ending with a short recital in a church choir. We will view from outside the Stockholm Gate and Riga Castle. The city is notable for its Art Nouveau architecture, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and perfect for photography. After the tour, we return to the ship, which departs at 14:30. Dinner and overnight onboard.
7th DAY STOCKHOLM
Our ship will dock at Stockholm at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete ship disembarkation and transfer to the hotel with our waiting vehicle. After hotel check-in, guests have free time to relax. Those interested can join the optional “Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour”. We will explore Stockholm, known as the “Venice of the North”, starting from Södermalm district with panoramic views from Fjällgatan street. Then we visit Gamla Stan, the Old Town, with the Royal Palace and Stockholm Cathedral, walking through narrow cobblestone streets. After free time in the old town, we continue with a bus to see the Royal Opera House, National Museum, Royal Dramatic Theatre, and the Grand Hotel, where the Nobel Banquet is held. We will also visit the 1628 sunken Vasa ship in the Vasa Museum. Afterward, we return to our hotel for the night.
8th DAY STOCKHOLM – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Stockholm Airport. Those interested may join the optional “Drottningholm Palace Gardens & Uppsala & Sigtuna Tour”. We will visit Drottningholm Palace, the private residence of the Swedish royal family, built in the late 16th century, including its gardens and parks, such as the English Garden. Then, we travel 80 km north to Uppsala to visit Uppsala Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe and the burial site of Viking kings; Uppsala Castle; and Uppsala University, founded in 1477, the country's first university. After exploring Uppsala, we proceed to Sigtuna, a charming medieval town established around 1000 AD with a rich history as a royal center and known for its embroidery. We will spend pleasant moments in the town before heading to the airport for check-in. Our flight TK1796 departs at 18:30, arriving in Istanbul at 23:15 local time. This concludes our tour.