MSC MAGNIFICA with Scandinavia & Baltic Capitals & 8 Countries - 19.09.2027
Tour Detail
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – WARNEMÜNDE
We will meet at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, complete our check-in procedures, and then depart for Hamburg at 07:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, we will transfer to our ship docked at the Warnemünde port. After completing check-in and baggage procedures for the MSC MAGNIFICA, we will settle into our cabins and enjoy free time. Our guide will organize a briefing after boarding to introduce you to the ship and our tours; thereafter, you are free to enjoy the ship until dinner. The ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 02 GDANSK
Our ship will dock at Gdynia port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the extra guided tour organized by our guides: "Gdynia (Gdansk) City Tour". Gdynia is a Polish port city located on the Gulf of Gdansk, overlooking the Baltic Sea. The city boasts a colorful maritime history and is also home to 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, we return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 03 KLAIPEDA
Our ship will dock at Klaipeda port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the extra guided tour organized by our guides: "Klaipeda & Palanga Tour". Passing through the residential areas of Klaipeda, Lithuania's port city, we head towards Palanga, a resort town famous for its 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 considered the most beautiful and richest botanical park in Lithuania. After a free time break on the Palanga beach, we will return to Klaipeda to explore this historic resort town. We will discover the Old Town and Theater Square, exploring both by bus and on foot. After the tour, we return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 04 RIGA
Our ship will dock at Riga port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the extra guided tour we will organize: "Riga City Tour". We will explore Riga, the capital of Latvia. Your tour will begin with visits to the Orthodox Cathedral, the Freedom Monument, and the Museum of Fine Arts. Upon reaching the Old Town area, you will take a walk towards Theater Square. Taking a short break while enjoying the city view, you will be able to 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 see structures such as the Swedish Gate and Riga Castle from the outside. Don't forget your camera, as you will want to photograph every corner of this historic city, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its Art Nouveau architecture. After the tour, we return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 05 TALLINN
Our ship will dock at Tallinn port at 10:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the extra guided tour we will organize: "Tallinn City Tour & Medieval Town Tour". Departing from the port, we begin by exploring Tallinn's Old Town. The Old Town forms the historical heart of Tallinn with its medieval structures, narrow cobblestone streets, and impressive fortifications. During this tour, we will visit some of the city's most important symbols. First, we will explore Toompea Hill, one of the highest points in Tallinn. From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and see the Estonian Parliament Building, a symbol of Estonia's struggle for independence. Next, we visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of Tallinn's most striking structures. Built in 1900, this magnificent cathedral has a fascinating appearance with its Russian Byzantine style architecture and elegant interior decoration. Our next stop will be the Town Hall Square. This medieval square is considered the heart of Tallinn and stands out with its historic shops, Town Hall, and the city's oldest pharmacy. Finally, we will visit St. Olaf's Church. This Gothic church, dating back to the 16th century, is the tallest building in Tallinn and is famous for its magnificent views over the city. After the tour, we return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 06 HELSINKI
Our ship will dock at Helsinki port at 07:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the extra guided tour we will organize: "Helsinki City Tour & Medieval Town Porvoo Tour". We begin this tour with a trip to Porvoo, one of Finland's most beautiful towns. Porvoo is a municipality located on the southern coast of Finland, approximately 50 kilometers east of Helsinki. Porvoo is one of the six medieval towns in Finland. With its cobblestone streets and distinctive northern wooden houses, it offers a fairy-tale visual spectacle. Afterwards, we return to Helsinki. We will start with a photo stop at the port, then proceed to the city center where old meets new and east blends with west, giving you the opportunity to see this special city. Among the places you will see are Senate Square, Rock Church, City Council, Presidential Palace, Olympic Stadium, Opera House, Parliament Building, Sibelius Park, and Esplanades, the most famous shopping street. After the tour, we return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 07 STOCKHOLM
Our ship will dock at Stockholm port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the extra guided tour organized by our guides: "Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour". 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 cross over to Gamla Stan (Old Town), which consists of three islands and includes the Royal Palace and the Cathedral, walking along the cobblestone, narrow streets with our guide. After free time in the Old Town, we continue our tour by bus to see the Kungsgarden, Royal Opera House, National Museum, Royal Theatre, Grand Hotel, and the Royal City Hall, where the annual Nobel Prize dinner is held, from the outside. Finally, we will visit the Vasa Museum, located outside the city, housing the old Vasa ship that sank in 1628. After our museum visit, we return to our ship. Overnight stay on board.
DAY 08 STOCKHOLM
After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the extra guided tour organized by our guides: "Drottningholm Palace Gardens Tour". We will head to Drottningholm Royal Palace, built in the late 16th century on Lovön island, which serves as the private residence of the Swedish royal family. The parks and gardens surrounding the palace are among the favorite spots for tourists visiting the palace each year. The English garden located to the north of the property and the ancient stone statues brought from Italy by Gustav III will captivate you. After this enjoyable walk, we return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 15:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 09 CRUISING AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's open and indoor 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 await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 10 COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at Copenhagen port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the extra guided tour organized by our guides: "Copenhagen City Tour". 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 still occupied by the royal family. Copenhagen, the European city with the highest standard of living, is also known for its very colorful nightlife. Defined as one of the five best cities to live in the world, our tour within 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 the center of Copenhagen at Kongens Nytorv (King's Square); we will have free time for shopping on the famous Stroget or to mingle with the youth at Nyhavn. After the tour, we return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 11 WARNEMÜNDE – HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Warnemünde port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will complete our disembarkation procedures and transfer to Hamburg Airport with our special vehicle waiting for us at the port. Guests who wish may join the extra guided tour organized by our guides on the Warnemünde - Hamburg route: "Rostock & Lübeck Tour". 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. The Gothic-style Marienkirche (Church of Our Lady), 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 styles are located here. 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 the period when it joined the Hanseatic League in the 14th century has been very well preserved to this day. In our panoramic tour of Rostock, among the places we will see are the University of Rostock, one of the oldest centers of science and learning in the world, Hanseatic period structures, Nikolai Church, Town Hall, Alexandrien Way, and the 13th-century gate '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.
What's Included
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Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport and Hamburg // Hamburg and Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
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10 nights 11 days full board accommodation in the selected cabin category on MSC MAGNIFICA.
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Airport and port taxes (690 EUR)
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Transfers between Airport – Port – Airport.
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Professional Turkish tour leadership service. (Minimum group size of 25 people required)
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks on board.
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Entertainment and shows on board.
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Use of fitness & sports center.
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Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
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Service fees. Approximately 12€ per person per day (payable during reservation).
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All land tours specified in the program
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Health services / Personal expenses.
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All beverages on board.
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Domestic connecting flights.
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City tax
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Required visa fee.
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Travel health insurance. A 100% deductible applies for guests over 70 years of age.
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Departure tax (you may pay this at relevant banks or the treasury counter at the airport).
General Information
CANCELLATION AND REFUND CONDITIONS
* CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT *
From the date of registration;
90 days prior 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 prior per person % 15
89 days ---------- 60 days % 30
59 days ---------- 30 days % 50
29 days ---------- 15 days % 70
14 days ---------- 0 days % 100