DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – WARNEMÜNDE
Following our meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal at 04:30, we complete our check-in procedures and depart for Hamburg at 07:00 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1661. Upon arrival in Hamburg at local time 09:10, transfer to our ship located in the port of Warnemünde. After check-in and luggage procedures for our ship MSC MAGNIFICA, we settle into our cabins followed by free time. Our guide will hold a meeting introducing the ship and tours after boarding, and afterward, you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 02 GDANSK
Our ship will dock at the port of Gdynia at 10:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional "Gdynia (Gdansk) City Tour" organized by their guide. Gdynia is a Polish port city overlooking the Baltic Sea in the Bay of Gdańsk. Having a colorful maritime history, the city is also home to an iconic statue of Joseph Conrad, one of the greatest novelists in the English language. This charming city is known for its modernist buildings and striking landmarks such as the majestic Kosciuszki Square. Further away, it is a remarkable region with various tourist attractions such as Malbork Castle and the bustling town of Gdańsk. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 03 KLAIPEDA
Our ship will dock at the port of Klaipeda at 09:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional "Klaipeda & Palanga Tour" organized by their guide. Passing through the residential areas of Klaipeda, the port city of Lithuania, we depart for Palanga, Lithuania's famous resort town renowned for its beaches. Among the places we will see in Palanga are the Amber Museum, located in an old palace built by Count Tyszkiewicz, and the Palanga Botanical Park, the most beautiful and richest botanical park in Lithuania. After a free time break on the Palanga coast, we will return to Klaipeda to explore this historic resort city. Among the places we will see are the old town and Theater Square, which we will explore both by bus and on foot. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 04 RIGA
Our ship will dock at the port of Riga at 09:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional “Riga City Tour” organized by their guide. We will explore Riga, the capital of Latvia. Your tour will start with visits to the Orthodox Cathedral, the Freedom Monument, and the Museum of Fine Arts. When you reach the old town area, you will take a walk towards Theater Square. Taking a short break with the view of the city, you will be able to shop, buy souvenirs, and stroll around. Passing through Town Hall Square, you will be able to see St. Peter's Church, St. George's Church, and St. John's Church. One of the most fascinating parts of this tour will be a short recital you will listen to accompanied by a church organ. You will have the chance to see structures such as the Swedish Gate and Riga Castle from the outside. Don't forget to bring your camera because you will want to take photos of every corner of this historic city, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its art nouveau style buildings. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 05 TALLINN
Our ship will dock at the port of Tallinn at 10:00. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional "Tallinn City Tour & Medieval Town Tour" organized by their guide. Departing from the port, we first start exploring Tallinn Old Town. The Old Town forms the historical heart of Tallinn with its medieval buildings, narrow stone streets, and impressive city walls. On this tour, we will visit some of the city's most important landmarks. First, we will explore Toompea Hill, one of the highest points of Tallinn. From here, we will be able to see the city panoramically and view the Estonian Parliament Building, a symbol of Estonia's struggle for independence. Afterwards, we visit the 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 delicate interior decoration. Our next stop will be Town Hall Square. This medieval square is considered the heart of Tallinn and draws attention 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 view overlooking the city. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 20:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 06 HELSINKI
Our ship will dock at the port of Helsinki at 07:00. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional "Helsinki City Tour & Medieval Town Porvoo Tour" organized by their guide. We start this tour with a tour of Porvoo, one of Finland's most beautiful towns. Porvoo is a municipality located on the southern coast of Finland, about 50 kilometers east of Helsinki. Porvoo is one of the six medieval towns in Finland. It offers a fairytale visual feast with its cobblestone streets and Nordic wooden houses. Then we return to Helsinki. We will start with a photo stop at the port, and then you will have the opportunity to see this special city by heading to the city center, which is a mix of old and new, east and west. Senate Square, Rock Church, City Hall, Presidential Palace, Olympic Stadium, Opera House, Parliament Building, Sibelius Park, and Esplanades, the most famous shopping street, are among the places you will see. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00 in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 07 STOCKHOLM
Our ship will dock at the port of Stockholm at 10:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional "Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour" organized by their guide. We will start touring Stockholm, considered the Venice of the North, from Fjallgatan street in the Södermalm area, one of the highest points of the city. Here we will take a short photo break and enjoy a beautiful view of Stockholm and the port. We will cross to Gamla Stan (the old town), which forms the historical part of the city, built on 3 islands, housing the Royal Palace and the Cathedral, and walk with our guide through the cobblestone, narrow streets. After giving free time in the old town, we will continue our tour by bus and have the opportunity to see Kungsgarden, the Royal Opera House, the National Museum, the Royal Dramatic Theatre, the Grand Hotel, and the Royal City Hall, where the banquet after the Nobel prizes is held every year, from the outside. Finally, we will visit the Vasa Museum, which houses the old Vasa ship that sank in 1628, located outside the city. After our museum visit, we return to our ship. Overnight stay on board.
DAY 08 STOCKHOLM
After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional "Drottningholm Palace Garden Tour" organized by their guide. We will depart for the Drottningholm royal palace built in the late 16th century, located on the island of Lovön, which is the private residence of the Swedish royal family. The parks and gardens surrounding the palace are among the favorite spots of tourists visiting the palace every year. The English garden located in the north of the estate and the antique stone statues in this garden acquired from Italy by Gustav III will fascinate you. After a pleasant tour we will spend here, return to our ship. Our ship will leave the port at 15:00 in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 09 DAY AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can make use of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Different dining alternatives will also be waiting for you all day long. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 10 COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Copenhagen at 09:00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after morning breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional “Copenhagen City Tour” organized by their guide. Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. Amalienborg Palace, located in the center of the city, is famous as the place where the royal family still resides today. Copenhagen, Europe's city with the highest living standards, also hosts a very colorful nightlife. Described as one of the top five most livable cities in the world, during our tour within Copenhagen, the city's symbol 'The Little Mermaid', Amalienborg, Christianborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the autonomous Hippy district 'Christiania' are among the places to be seen. Afterwards, we will have free time in Kongens Nytorv (King's Square), the center of Copenhagen; to shop on the famous Stroget or mingle with the youth in Nyhavn. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 11 WARNEMÜNDE – HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Warnemünde at 07:00 in the morning. After morning breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures and transfer to Hamburg Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Guests who wish may join the optional "Rostock & Lübeck Tour" organized by their guide, which will take place on the Warnemünde - Hamburg road. 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 shores of the Baltic Sea" and becoming a shining example for all Hanseatic cities in the Baltic Sea region. It features Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church) in the Gothic style completed in the 14th century, the Romanesque cathedral whose construction started in 1173 during the reign of Henry III, and the magnificent Town Hall (Rathaus) built in a style mixing Gothic and Renaissance styles. The turreted Castle Gate and Holsten Gate are remains of the city's medieval walls. Departure to Rostock after the Lübeck tour. Founded in the 11th century on the banks of the Warnow River, Rostock is Germany's second important port on the Baltic Sea coast. Its architecture from the Hanseatic League period it joined in the 14th century has been very well preserved to the present day. During our panoramic tour in Rostock, the University of Rostock, one of the oldest science and learning centers in the world, Hanseatic period buildings, Nikolai Church, Town Hall, Alexandrien Street, and the 13th-century stone gate ''Kuhtor'' are among the places we will see. You can spend your free time among the shops on Köpeliner Street. Transfer to the airport after the tour. Following check-in and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul at 18:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1664. Arrival in Istanbul at local time 23:05, end of our tour.
