Long Baltic Capitals cruise with MSC Magnifica, starting in Copenhagen on September 18.
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FLIGHT INFORMATION |
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DIRECTION |
DATE |
FLIGHT NUMBER |
ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
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OUTBOUND |
18.09.2027 |
PC 1071 |
SAW – CPH |
09:35 |
12:00 |
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RETURN |
28.09.2027 |
PC 1074 |
CPH – SAW |
15:55 |
20:10 |
1. Day ISTANBUL - COPENHAGEN (DENMARK)
Meeting at 06:30 in front of the Pegasus Airlines counter at the Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal. We depart for Copenhagen at 09:35 on Pegasus Airlines flight PC 1071. After our arrival at 12:00 local time, we board our waiting bus and head towards the port. After check-in procedures, you will have free time to settle into your cabins. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00 in the evening.
2. Day WARNEMÜNDE / GERMANY
After breakfast on board, our ship will dock at Warnemünde port at 08:00. Guests who wish may join the "Lübeck & Rostock Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. Located at the mouth of the Warnow River, Warnemünde is a charming German seaside town known for its elegant architecture and beautiful white sandy beach. It is an excellent starting point for visiting historic cities and Berlin, the capital of culture. Berlin has witnessed significant revitalization since the fall of the Berlin Wall and is a city of immense cultural, architectural, and historical importance. You will have the opportunity to visit some of the most incredible landmarks of the German capital, including the Baroque-Rococo Charlottenburg Palace dating back to the 17th century, the Victory Column from the 19th century, and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. You can also explore the area around the Brandenburg Gate, once part of the terrifying 'death strip' of the Communist era. Before touring the Berlin Wall, we will visit the Holocaust Memorial and Checkpoint Charlie before returning to the ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00 in the evening.
3. Day GDYNIA (GDANSK-DANZIG) / POLAND
Our ship will dock at the port at 10:00. Guests who wish may join the "Gdynia & Gdansk Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. Our journey begins to the unique beauty of Gdansk, a city on the Baltic Sea coast of Poland. After our journey, we first proceed to Westerplatte, where the first bomb was dropped by the Nazis. After this visit, during our Gdansk city tour with our guide, we will see places such as Long Market, Golden Gate, Neptune's Fountain and Statue. We spend our free time in Gdansk. Later, we continue to the site of the Lech Walesa monument. Lech Wałęsa, who led workers trying to unite after the worker resistance that began in Gdańsk shipyards in 1970 and ended bloodily, dedicated his life to the resistance and never gave up his struggle despite being unemployed many times. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00.
4. Day KLAIPEDA / LITHUANIA
Our ship will dock at Klaipeda port at 09:00. Guests who wish may join the "Klaipeda Tour" organized by our guide as an extra option. Amber, a type of fossilized tree resin, is highly valued as a precious stone due to its soft golden shimmer. Since it is known for the Baltic amber industry, this tour includes a visit to the Amber Museum in Palanga and a glimpse into the old town of Klaipeda. Your walk through the old town begins at the theater square to see the statue of "Ännchen von Tharau," erected in memory of a folk song written by Simon Dach, a native of Klaipeda. As you pass through the timber-framed houses of the old town, you will have the chance to look at market stalls selling handicrafts and amber jewelry before heading to Palanga. You will visit both the Palanga Botanical Gardens, established over 100 years ago, and the Amber Museum located in the Tiškevičiai Palace dating back to the 19th century. The museum provides information about where "Baltic Gold" can be found, its uses, and characteristic inclusions - history captured in resin beads. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00.
5. Day RIGA / LATVIA
Our ship will dock at Riga port at 09:00. Our guests who wish may join the 'Riga Tour' organized by our guide as an extra option. Places to see include the 14th-century Riga Castle, St. Jacob's Church, the House of the Brotherhoods of the Blackheads, the Great and Small Guildhalls famous for their interesting stories, the Cat House, the old city walls, the Dome Church, the theater, the Parliament Building, the Freedom Monument, and streets adorned with Art Nouveau style buildings. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00.
6. Day TALLINN / ESTONIA
Our ship will dock at the port at 10:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the extra "Tallinn City Tour" organized by our guides. Tallinn, located in the Gulf of Finland, is the capital of Estonia and the country's cultural hub. It features medieval walls, Gothic squares and churches, and enchanting cobblestone streets. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00.
7. Day HELSINKI / FINLAND
Our ship will dock at the port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests who wish may join the extra "Helsinki City Tour" organized by our guides. Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a fascinating destination. This charismatic capital is famous for its elegant Neoclassical facades, historical museums, and lush green boulevards lined with trees. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00.
8. Day STOCKHOLM / SWEDEN
Our ship will dock at Stockholm port at 10:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the "Stockholm City Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. The city of Stockholm is probably one of the most magnificent and beautiful among all the capitals of Northern European countries we will see. In fact, the magnificent city of St. Petersburg was built as a tribute to Stockholm. On our tour, we will introduce you to this city known as the Venice of the North. To better get to know this city offering magnificent views from almost every corner, our tour starts from Monteliusvägen hill and includes Fjallgatan, Stadshuset (City Hall), the Royal Palace, and the old harbor. After free time for shopping, our tour ends and we return to the ship. Overnight on board.
9. Day STOCKHOLM / SWEDEN
Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the "Vasa Museum Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. We will visit the Vasa Museum, one of the most interesting museums in the world, which houses the magnificent warship Vasa that sank on its maiden voyage in the 17th century. At the end of the tour, we take a walking tour through Gamla Stan, showcasing the grandeur of the city's Middle Ages, and return to our ship after the given free time, if time permits. Our ship will depart from the port at 15:00.
10. Day AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can spend your time enjoying the ship's open and closed pools, activities like fitness and sauna, or shopping in duty-free shops. Additionally, you can enjoy fun times at the bar with shows and music or try your luck in the casino.
11. Day COPENHAGEN - ISTANBUL
Our ship will dock at the port at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast on board, we disembark. We depart for the airport with our private bus waiting for us at the port. Arrival at Copenhagen Airport, followed by baggage and check-in procedures. We depart for Istanbul at 15:55 on Pegasus Airlines flight PC 1074. Arrival in Istanbul at 20:10 local time. See you again on another enjoyable trip!
CANCELLATION & REFUND TERMS
The following deduction amounts or rates will apply based on the date the cancellation request is made relative to the reservation.
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TIME BEFORE DEPARTURE FROM RESERVATION DATE |
APPLICABLE DEDUCTION RATE |
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180 days prior |
%10 |
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179 – 159 days prior |
%15 |
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158 – 120 days prior |
%25 |
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119 – 90 days prior |
%30 |
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89 – 60 days prior |
%50 |
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59 – 45 days prior |
%60 |
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44 – 30 days prior |
%75 |
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29 – 15 days prior |
%90 |
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14 days or fewer days prior |
%100 |
MSC Beverages and Internet Packages
In per-person priced beverage packages, everyone staying in the cabin is required to purchase the relevant package. (Prices must be rechecked during booking as they may increase or be subject to promotions) This is general information regarding contents and prices.
Easy Beverage Package; Per Person 420 € - Limited to a maximum of 15 alcoholic beverages per day
Drinks included in the package; Classic Cocktails, Spirits-based drinks, Non-alcoholic cocktails, Wine, Beer and non-alcoholic beer, Coffee, Tea, Soft drinks, Water, Mineral water
Premium Extra Beverage Package; Per Person 740 € - Limited to a maximum of 15 alcoholic beverages per day
All drinks up to a price of 14 € or 16$, Various Frozen or Classic Cocktails, Premium Brand Alcoholic Beverages, Liqueurs, Assorted wines and champagnes by the glass, 25% discount on wine and champagne bottles purchased on board, All options including barrel and bottled beer, soda and fruit juices, Mineral Water, Energy Drinks, Classic Coffee Drinks, Hot Chocolate, Tea
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package; Per Person 360 €
Drinks included in the package; Various Non-alcoholic Cocktails, Carbonated Drinks and Energy Drinks, Mineral Water, Flavored Water, Fruit Juice, Classic Coffee Drinks and Coffee Specialties, Hot Chocolate, Tea, Soft Ice Cream
Child Beverage Package; Per Person 150 € - Valid for children accompanying a family member who has purchased a beverage package
Drinks included in the package; Various Non-alcoholic Cocktails, Carbonated Drinks and Energy Drinks, Mineral Water, Flavored Water, Fruit Juice, Classic Coffee Drinks and Coffee Specialties, Hot Chocolate, Tea, Soft Ice Cream
Browse Internet Package; 1 Device Per Person 139,90 € - 2 Devices Per Person 239,80 €
Package Includes: Unlimited data, 24-hour access, Unlimited web access, Sending and receiving emails and images, Chat via Messenger apps (WhatsApp, etc.)
Browse & Stream Internet Package; 1 Device Per Person 189,90 € - 2 Devices Per Person 339,80 €
Package Includes: Unlimited data, 24-hour access, Unlimited web access, Sending and receiving emails and images, Chat via Messenger apps (WhatsApp, etc.), Video calling capability, Music streaming and video watching, Live streaming and posting videos on social media
IMPORTANT NOTES
• If passports and required documents are submitted completely, the AGENCY will assist with visa applications. For international travel, a passport valid for at least 6 months is mandatory.
• The AGENCY is not responsible for any problems arising from the late or incomplete submission of required documents for the visa.
• Having obtained a visa does not guarantee entry into that country. The passport police have the authority to deny entry. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the traveler.
• In hotels with triple rooms, an extra bed is provided; therefore, the third bed may be smaller than the standard beds. Some hotels do not offer a third bed arrangement. For packages involving such hotels, the AGENCY will inform guests during the sales process.
• Child prices are valid only on the condition that children stay in the same room and cabin as their parents as the 3rd and 4th persons. For the 0-2 years age policy, the child must not have turned 2 years old by the tour return date. For the 3-12 years age policy, the child must not have turned 12 years old by the tour return date.
• Due to external reasons, the AGENCY reserves the right to make changes to the program.
• In case of insufficient participation, the AGENCY will notify guests of cancellation or changes 21 days prior to the tour departure.
• The AGENCY acts as an intermediary between passengers and the airline and is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol dated 28.09. It is possible that flight times may change before the flight. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure date. Passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
• Domestic low-cost flights include a 20 kg baggage allowance.
• The AGENCY reserves the right to change the hotels specified in the program, provided the category remains the same.
• Optional tours are organized based on a minimum participation requirement. If participation is insufficient, they cannot be held. In cases where the number of participants is insufficient, prices may be revised by the guide and a new arrangement made.
• For optional tours along the route, guests who will not participate will be directed by the guide to rest areas located before city entrances.
• Tours that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be carried out. The AGENCY is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
• In case of cancellation or changes, the "AGENCY SALES CONTRACT" applies.
• During the cruise, two of your evening meals are formal dinners. It is recommended that every male passenger wishing to dine there has at least one suit, and female passengers have at least one evening gown.
• During the cruise, the restaurants and tables for our group's evening meals will be predetermined and numbered according to names. Therefore, everyone will sit at their predetermined locations from the first meal to the last meal on board.
• During check-in for the ship, every passenger (only one person per couple) must present a credit card to the ship reception or deposit cash, without exception. Cash is not used anywhere on the ship except in the casino. On the ship, EUR currency and credit cards are accepted. You can view all your expenses via the televisions in your cabins.
• Bringing drinks, irons, hair dryers, etc., onto the ship is strictly prohibited.
• At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags of specific colors will be sent to you along with your cruise tickets for all our group's luggage. These tags must be attached to your luggage at the cruise port.
• Your luggage may not arrive in your cabins until late in the evening on the first day of the ship's departure. This is a situation caused by congestion and crowds, which is definitely the ship's responsibility. Therefore, it is advisable to pack essential items for your first day on the ship into a small handbag and carry them with you.
• Ship departure times must be strictly observed. At ports, boarding must be completed no later than 60 minutes before the ship's departure time. Otherwise, you may not be able to board. The agency will not be responsible for such situations.
• At the end of our cruise, you must collect your luggage, attach the labels that will be left in your cabins the night before, and place them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After disembarkation procedures, our group will collect their luggage from the designated station. WE URGENTLY REQUEST THAT EACH GUEST PICK UP AND CHECK THEIR OWN LUGGAGE.
• ALL GUESTS MUST CARRY THEIR ROUND-TRIP FLIGHT TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM. PASSENGERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE PRINTED COPIES OF THEIR TICKETS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN ENTRY INTO THE COUNTRY/SHIP.
What's Included
Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight with economy class Istanbul (SAW) – Copenhagen (CPH) - Istanbul (SAW) flight
10 nights full board accommodation in the cabin category you have selected
Airport - port - airport transfers.
Turkish-speaking guide service (provided when at least 20 participants join)
Daily entertainment, animation and shows organized for each day and night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals on board
Captain's welcome party and gala dinner
Airport and port taxes (800 EUR)
Ship Service Fee (120 euros per person aged 18 and above; 100 euros for children aged 2-17)
Not Included
Healthcare services.
Land tours
Beauty center and SPA area
All beverages on board
Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, telephone, etc.)
Exit fee for foreign travel
Schengen visa fee
Domestic connecting flights
Travel health insurance