MSC MAGNIFICA from NORTH to SOUTH WEST EUROPE COAST & 6 COUNTRIES
Day 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – WARNEMÜNDE
Upon meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, we will perform check-in procedures. Then, we will depart to Hamburg with Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00. We will arrive in Hamburg local time at 09:10 and transfer to the ship in Warnemünde port. After check-in and luggage procedures for the MSC MAGNIFICA ship, we will settle into our cabins and have some free time. Our guide will then conduct a welcome meeting to introduce the ship and our tours, followed by free time until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 2 SEA DAYS
Today at sea, the ship offers many options for entertainment. Guests can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas, or shop at duty-free stores. They can also try their luck at the casino or enjoy live music and entertainment at various bars. A variety of dining options will be available throughout the day.
Day 3 ROTTERDAM
Our ship will arrive at Rotterdam port at 11:00. After breakfast, guests have free time for personal activities.
Optional: guests can join the extra "Rotterdam City Tour & The Hague Tour" organized by our guide. We will begin our city tour in Rotterdam, a city almost completely destroyed during World War II and rebuilt between 1950 and 1970, and now Europe's largest port city. Highlights include the Erasmus Bridge, Euromast Tower, Hotel New York, Markthal, and Cube Houses. After free time in Rotterdam, we will head to The Hague, the administrative capital of the Netherlands. In The Hague, we will see the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court in the square, with photo stops. Afterwards, we will return to our ship. The ship departs from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4 SEA DAYS
Today at sea, guests can enjoy various amenities such as pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas, duty-free shopping, casino, or live entertainment at various bars. Multiple dining options will be available all day.
Day 5 BREST
Our ship will arrive at Brest port at 07:00. After breakfast, guests are free for personal activities.
Optional: guests can join the extra "Brest Walking Tour & Locronan Medieval Village Tour". We will depart from Brest port at 07:30 after docking, heading to see the city. The tour includes a walk in Brest city center to see Château de Brest and surroundings, crossing Pont de Recouvrance to the other side, visiting Rue de Siam and Liberté Square, then heading by vehicle approximately 45 minutes to Locronan, one of France’s most beautiful villages. There, guests will explore the historic square, Saint Ronan Church, and local craft shops on foot, experiencing a brief and memorable Brittany adventure. After the tour, we return to the ship, which departs at 15:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 6 BILBAO
Our ship will arrive at Bilbao port at 11:00. After breakfast, guests are free for activities and shopping. Optional: guests can join the guided "Bilbao City Tour & San Sebastián Tour". We will begin with Bilbao, a city rich in culture and architecture, starting with a panoramic view of the Guggenheim Museum, one of the world's leading contemporary art museums. Then, a short walk along the Nervión River will take us to the Old Town (Casco Viejo) with stops at Arriaga Theater, Santiago Cathedral, and historic streets. Afterward, we will travel approximately one hour to San Sebastián, known for Concha Beach and the city views from Monte Igueldo. We will explore the old town briefly before returning to the ship. The ship departs at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7 SEA DAYS
Today at sea, guests can enjoy pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas, duty-free shopping, casino, or live entertainment at various bars. Multiple dining options will be available all day.
Day 8 LEIXOES / PORTO
Our ship will arrive at Leixoes / Porto port at 07:00. After breakfast, guests are free for activities and shopping. Optional: guests can join the guided "Porto City Tour". We will start with Porto’s highlights such as Bento Station, São Francisco Church, Stock Exchange Palace, Porto Cathedral, historic wine cellars, Liberty Square, Batalha Square, the old Ribeira district, Dom Luís I Bridge, Arrábida Bridge, and modern Boa Vista district. We will return to the ship, which departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 9 SEA DAYS
Today at sea, guests can enjoy pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas, duty-free shopping, casino, or live entertainment at various bars. Multiple dining options will be available all day.
Day 10 MALAGA
Our ship will arrive at Malaga port at 08:00. After breakfast, guests are free for activities. Malaga, after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville, is Spain's fifth largest city. Its magnificent sunshine, lively nightlife, unique fish restaurants, and culturally rich historical sites make it a rapidly growing city often called the gem of Andalusia, attracting thousands of tourists each year. Optional: guests can join the additional "Malaga City Tour". Malaga is the meeting point of Arab and Western cultures, featuring Gibralfaro Castle, Cathedral, Palace of the Emirs, Alameda Boulevard with exotic trees, and is part of the tourist belt of Spain. Picasso was born here, and it is also close to Mijas, a famous Andalusian village with cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, carriage rides, and traditional markets. After the tour, we return to the ship, which departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 11 SEA DAYS
Today at sea, guests can enjoy pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas, duty-free shopping, casino, or live entertainment at various bars. Multiple dining options will be available all day.
Day 12 MARSEILLE / AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Our ship will arrive at Marseille port at 09:00. After breakfast, guests are free for activities. Optional: guests can take the included "Marseille City Tour & Aix-en-Provence Tour". We will visit Marseille's main sights including Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral on a hilltop, Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles Train Station, the old town, City Hall, and the harbor area. Then, about 40 minutes away, we will go to Aix-en-Provence, known for its Romanesque St. Saviour’s Cathedral from the 12th century, and the old town with its antique inns and Mazarino district. After the tour, we return to the ship, which departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight.
Day 13 GENOA / MILAN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will arrive at Genoa port at 09:00. After breakfast, we will complete ship disembarkation procedures. Then, our private vehicle will transfer us to Milan Airport. Upon arrival, we will check-in for our flight, go through passport control, and depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896 at 15:10. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 local time. This concludes our tour.