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 ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED ***
*** BERLIN CITY TOUR INCLUDED ***
DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – BERLIN
Meet your valued guests at Istanbul Airport Departures Terminal three hours before the flight. After ticketing and baggage procedures, depart from Turkey Airlines flight TK1721 to Berlin. Arrive in Berlin at 09:20 local time, and after arrival, start our panoramic city tour of Berlin with our private buses. In Berlin’s east and west historic districts, see the Brandenburg Gate, Parliament Building, Unter den Linden Street, Berlin TV Tower, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Alexanderplatz, Kurfürstendamm. After the city tour, transfer to the hotel. Check-in and settle into your rooms and enjoy free time. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2 BERLIN – WARNEMÜNDE
After breakfast at the hotel, check out from the rooms and transfer to the port of Warnemünde with our private vehicle. Upon arrival in Warnemünde, check in on the MSC MAGNIFICA cruise. Then, settle into your cabins and enjoy free time. The ship departs from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 3 GDANSK
Our ship will dock at Gdynia port at 10:00 am. After breakfast, enjoy leisure time for personal activities and shopping. Interested guests may join the optional "Gdynia (Gdańsk) City Tour" organized by the guide. Gdynia is a Polish port on the Gulf of Gdańsk, facing the Baltic Sea. Known for its colorful maritime history, it also hosts the iconic statue of Joseph Conrad, one of the greatest English-language novelists. This captivating city is distinguished by its modern architecture and remarkable landmarks such as Kosciuszki Square and the Malbork Castle nearby. After the tour, return to the ship, which departs at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 4 KLAIPEDA
Our ship will dock at Klaipeda port at 07:00 am. After breakfast, enjoy leisure time for personal activities and shopping. Guests may choose to join the optional "Klaipeda & Palanga Tour" organized by the guide. We will pass through Klaipeda, Lithuania's port city, heading towards Palanga, famous for its beaches. In Palanga, we will see the Amber Museum located in an old palace built by Count Tikevicius, and visit the botanical park, one of Lithuania's most beautiful and rich parks. After some free time at the Palanga beach, we return to Klaipeda to explore the old town, Theater Square, and other sights by bus and on foot. After the tour, return to the ship which departs at 15:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 5 RIGA
Our ship will dock at Riga port at 07:00 am. After breakfast, enjoy leisure time for personal activities and shopping. Interested guests can join the optional "Riga City Tour" organized by the guide. We will explore Latvia's capital, starting with visits to the Orthodox Cathedral, Freedom Monument, and the Art Museum. As we arrive in the Old Town area, take a walk through Theater Square. You will have free time for shopping and exploring the area's souvenir shops. Passing through the City Hall Square, see St. Peter's Church, St. George's Church, and St. John's Church. An organ recital in one of the churches will be a highlight. Photograph the Art Nouveau style buildings, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Outside the city, visit the Riga Castle and the Parliament building. Return to the ship, which departs at 14:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 6 STOCKHOLM
Our ship will dock in Stockholm at 09:00 am. After breakfast, enjoy free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests may join the optional "Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour" organized by the guide. We will start from Södermalm, one of the highest points in the city, with panoramic views of Stockholm and the harbor from Fjällgatan Street. Then, visit the Old Town (Gamla Stan), built on three islands, where the Royal Palace and the Cathedral are located. Walk through narrow cobblestone streets guided by the guide. After free time in the Old Town for shopping and sightseeing, continue the tour by bus to see Kungsgatan, the Royal Opera House, the National Museum, the Royal Dramatic Theatre, and the Grand Hotel. We will view the Stockholm City Hall, where the Nobel Banquet is held annually. Finally, visit the Vasa Museum, exhibiting the 1628 sunken warship, Vasa. After the visit, return to the ship. Overnight on the ship.
DAY 7 SEA DAY
A day at sea onboard, with many options available. Passengers can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, hot tubs, sunbathing areas, or do some shopping at the duty-free stores. Try their luck at the casino or enjoy various music and entertainment shows at different bars. A variety of dining options will be available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 8 KØBENHAVN
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen at 09:00 am. After breakfast, enjoy free time for personal activities. Guests may join the optional "Copenhagen City Tour" organized by the guide. Copenhagen, Denmark's capital, is located on the island of Zealand. The Amalienborg Palace, still home to the royal family, is among the city’s sights. Known as one of the best cities to live in Europe, Copenhagen is famous for its vibrant nightlife. Our city tour includes the iconic Little Mermaid statue, Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the free-spirited Christiania neighborhood, and Nyhavn harbor. We will have free time at Kongens Nytorv (King’s Square) and shopping on Strøget, one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets. Return to the ship, which departs at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
DAY 9 WARNEMÜNDE – HAMBURG
Our ship will dock at Warnemünde at 08:00 am. After breakfast, disembarkation and transfer to Hamburg Airport with our private vehicle. Guests can join the optional "Rostock & Lübeck Tour" organized by the guide on the way. Lübeck, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was established in 1143 as the first port city on the Baltic Sea and was known as the Queen of the Hanseatic League, representing a major medieval trading city. Visit the Gothic Marienkirche (St. Mary’s Church), built in the 14th century, and the Romanesque Cathedral, as well as the historic Rathaus (Town Hall). The city walls’ remnants include the Kater Tor and Holstentor gates. After exploring Lübeck, we will move to Rostock, founded in the 11th century on the Warnow River, and an important Baltic port. Highlights include Rostock University, Hanseatic architecture, Nikolaikirche Church, City Hall, Alexandrien Passage, and the 13th-century ''Kuhtor'' gate. Free time for shopping on Köpeiner Straße. Afterwards, transfer to the airport. Check-in and passport control, then depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 at 18:40 to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul at 23:00 local time, marking the end of our tour.