MSC MAGNIFICA WITH SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC CAPITALS & 8 COUNTRIES - 19.09.2027

After meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, we complete our check-in procedures and depart for Hamburg at 07:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661. Upon arrival in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, we transfer to our ship docked at the Warnemünde port. After completing check-in and baggage procedures for the MSC MAGNIFICA, we 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 the 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 tour organized by our guide: "Gdynia (Gdansk) City Tour". Gdynia is a Polish port 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 the 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 the 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 tour organized by our guide: "Klaipeda & Palanga Tour". Passing through the residential areas of Klaipeda, Lithuania's port city, we head towards Palanga, a seaside 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 Palanga beach, we return to Klaipeda to explore this historic seaside town. We will discover the Old Town and Theatre Square, both by bus and on foot. After the tour, we return to the 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 the 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 tour organized by our guide: "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 Theatre Square. Taking a short break while enjoying the city views, 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 accompanied by church organ music. You will have the chance to view 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 the 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 the Tallinn port at 10:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the extra tour organized by our guide: "Tallinn City Tour & Medieval Town Tour". Departing from the port, we begin 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 panoramic views 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 features Russian Byzantine-style architecture and elegant interior decoration, offering a captivating appearance. Our next stop will be the Town Hall Square. This medieval square is considered the heart of Tallinn and stands out with its surrounding historic shops, the Town Hall, and the city's oldest pharmacy. Finally, we will visit St. Olaf's Church. Dating back to the 16th century, this Gothic church is the tallest structure in Tallinn and is famous for its magnificent views overlooking the city. After the tour, we return to the 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 the Helsinki port at 07:00. After breakfast, you will have free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the extra tour organized by our guide: "Helsinki City Tour & Medieval Town Porvoo Tour". We begin this tour with a visit 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. It is one of the six medieval towns in Finland. With its cobblestone streets and distinctive wooden houses facing north, 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 the old meets the new and east blends with west, giving you the opportunity to see this special city. Places you will see include 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 the 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 the 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 tour organized by our guide: "Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour". We 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 cobblestone 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 Theater, 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, which houses the old Vasa ship that sank in 1628. After visiting the museum, we return to the 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 tour organized by our guide: "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 excursion, we return to the 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 offers 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 the 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 tour organized by our guide: "Copenhagen City Tour". The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, 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, also boasts a very colorful nightlife. Defined as one of the five best cities to live in the world, our tour within Copenhagen will first feature 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); you will have free time for shopping on the famous Stroget or to mingle with the youth at Nyhavn. After the tour, we return to the 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 the Warnemünde port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we disembark and transfer to Hamburg Airport via our private vehicle waiting at the port. Guests who wish may join the extra tour organized by our guide 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 Marienkirche (Church of Our Lady), completed in the Gothic style 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 its participation in the Hanseatic League in the 14th century has been very well preserved to this day. In our panoramic tour of Rostock, places we will see include the University of Rostock, one of the oldest centers of science and learning in the world, Hanseatic period structures, Nikolai Church, City 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.