MSC MAGNIFICA WITH SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC CAPITALS & 6 COUNTRIES - 2027
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – BERLIN
Meeting with our valued guests three hours before departure at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for Berlin on Turkish Airlines flight TK1220. Arrival in Berlin at 06:00 local time, followed by the start of our panoramic city tour of Berlin via our private buses. Our Berlin city tour includes historical sites in both East and West Berlin such as the Brandenburg Gate, Parliament Building, Unter den Linden Street, Berlin TV Tower, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Alexanderplatz, and Kurfürstendamm. After the city tour, transfer to our hotel. Following check-in procedures, we settle into our rooms and enjoy free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Meeting with our valued guests three hours before departure at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for Berlin on Turkish Airlines flight TK1220. Arrival in Berlin at 06:00 local time, followed by the start of our panoramic city tour of Berlin via our private buses. Our Berlin city tour includes historical sites in both East and West Berlin such as the Brandenburg Gate, Parliament Building, Unter den Linden Street, Berlin TV Tower, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Alexanderplatz, and Kurfürstendamm. After the city tour, transfer to our hotel. Following check-in procedures, we settle into our rooms and enjoy free time. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 02 BERLIN – WARNEMÜNDE
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of our rooms and head towards the port of Warnemünde where our ship will depart, accompanied by our private vehicle. Upon arrival in Warnemünde, we complete check-in procedures for the MSC MAGNIFICA cruise ship. Afterwards, we settle into our cabins and enjoy free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 03 GDANSK
Our ship will dock at Gdynia port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Gdynia (Gdansk) City Tour" organized additionally by our guides. Gdynia is a Polish port located on the Gulf of Gdansk, overlooking the Baltic Sea. The city has a colorful maritime history and also houses an iconic statue of Joseph Conrad, one of the greatest English-language novelists. This enchanting city is known for its modernist buildings and striking landmarks such as the magnificent Kosciuszki Square. Further away, it is a notable region with various tourist attractions including Malbork Castle and the lively town of Gdańsk. After the tour, return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 04 KLAIPEDA
Our ship will dock at Klaipeda port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Klaipeda & Palanga Tour" organized additionally by our guides. Passing through the residential areas of Klaipeda, Lithuania's port city, we head to Palanga, a seaside town famous for Lithuania's beaches. In Palanga, we will visit the Amber (Kehribar) Museum located within an old palace built by Count Tikevicius and explore the Palanga Botanical Park, which is Lithuania's most beautiful and richest botanical park. After a free time break on Palanga beach, we return to Klaipeda to explore this historic seaside town. We will discover the Old Town and Theater Square, exploring both by bus and on foot. After the tour, return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 15:30 in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 05 RIGA
Our ship will dock at Riga port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Riga City Tour" organized additionally by our guides. We will explore Riga, the capital of Latvia. Your tour will begin with visits to the Orthodox Cathedral, the Freedom Monument, and the Fine Arts Museum. Upon reaching the Old Town area, you will take a walk towards Theater Square. Taking a short break while enjoying the city views, you can shop, buy souvenirs, and stroll around. Passing through Town Hall Square, you will see St. Peter's Church, St. George's Church, and St. John's Church. One of the most interesting parts of this tour will be a short recital you will listen to accompanied by church organ music. You will have the chance to view structures such as the Swedish Gate and Riga Castle. Don't forget your camera, as you will want to photograph every corner of this historic city, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its Art Nouveau architecture. After the tour, return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 14:30 in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 06 STOCKHOLM
Our ship will dock at Stockholm port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour" organized additionally by our guides. We will begin exploring Stockholm, accepted as the Venice of the North, starting from Fjallgatan street in the Södermalm district, one of the city's highest points. Here, we will take a short photo break and enjoy a beautiful view of Stockholm and the harbor. We will move to Gamla Stan (Old Town), which consists of three islands and is home to the Royal Palace and the Cathedral, walking along cobblestone streets with our guide. After free time in the Old Town, we continue our tour by bus to see Kungsgarden, the Royal Opera House, the National Museum, the Royal Theatre, and Grand Hotel. We will also have the opportunity to view the Royal City Hall from outside, where the Nobel Prize dinner is held annually after the awards ceremony. Finally, we will visit the Vasa Museum, where the old Vasa ship that sank in 1628 is located. After our museum visit, we return to our ship. Overnight on our ship.
DAY 07 CRUISING AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship's open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options are waiting for you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 08 COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 09:30 in the morning. After breakfast, there is free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Copenhagen City Tour" organized additionally by our guides. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. Amalienborg Palace, located in the city center, is famous today as the residence of the royal family. Copenhagen, the city with the highest standard of living in Europe, also boasts a very colorful nightlife. Defined as one of the five best cities to live in the world, our tour inside Copenhagen will first include the city's symbol, 'The Little Mermaid', Amalienborg, Christianborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Autonomous Hippy District, and 'Christiania'. Afterwards, in Kongens Nytorv (King's Square), the center of Copenhagen, we will have free time for shopping on the famous Stroget or mingling with the crowds at Nyhavn. After the tour, return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 09 WARNEMÜNDE – HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Warnemünde port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete disembarkation procedures and transfer to Hamburg Airport via our private vehicle waiting at the port. Guests who wish may join the "Rostock & Lübeck Tour" organized additionally by our guides along the Warnemünde - Hamburg route. You will have the opportunity to get to know Lübeck, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Queen of the Hanseatic League, founded in 1143 as the "first Western city on the Baltic Sea coast," and becoming a shining example for all Hanseatic cities in the Baltic region. It features the Gothic-style Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church), completed in the 14th century; the Romanesque cathedral whose construction began in 1173 during the reign of Henry III; and the magnificent Town Hall (Rathaus) built in a style mixing Gothic and Renaissance elements. The Towered Castle Gate and Holsten Gate are remnants of the city's medieval walls. After the Lübeck tour, we head to Rostock. Founded in the 11th century on the banks of the Warnow River, Rostock is Germany's second most important port on the Baltic Sea coast. Its development during its participation in the Hanseatic League in the 14th century has been very well preserved to this day. In our panoramic tour of Rostock, we will see the University of Rostock, one of the oldest centers of science and learning in the world; Hanseatic period buildings; Nikolai Church; Town Hall; Alexandrien Way; and the 13th-century gate called 'Kuhtor'. You can spend your free time among the shops on Köpeliner Street. After the tour, transfer to the airport. After check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1664. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:05 local time marks the end of our tour.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND CONDITIONS
* CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT *
From the date of registration;
90 days in advance per person % 15
89 days ---------- 60 days % 30
59 days ---------- 30 days % 50
29 days ---------- 15 days % 70
14 days ---------- 0 days % 100
* CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT *
From the date of registration;
90 days in advance per person % 15
89 days ---------- 60 days % 30
59 days ---------- 30 days % 50
29 days ---------- 15 days % 70
14 days ---------- 0 days % 100
What's Included
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Berlin // Hamburg – Istanbul Airport.
- 7-night, 8-day all-inclusive accommodation in the selected cabin category on MSC MAGNIFICA.
- 1-night stay at a 4-star central hotel in Berlin with breakfast
- Berlin Panoramic City Tour
- Airport and port taxes (540 EUR)
- Hotel tax
- Transfers between Airport – Port – Airport.
- Professional Turkish-speaking tour leader service (applicable when the group has at least 25 people).
- Morning, lunch, dinner meals and snacks on board.
- Entertainment and shows on board.
- Access to the fitness & sports center.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Service fees. Approximately 12€ per person per day (paid at the time of reservation).
- All land tours specified in the program.
- Health services. / Personal expenses.
- All beverages on board the ship.
- Domestic connecting flights.
- City tax
- Required visa fee.
- Travel health insurance. A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years of age.
- Exit fee from the country (you can pay this to relevant banks or the treasury counter at the airport).