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 then depart for Hamburg at 07.00 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1661. Upon our arrival in Hamburg at 09.10 local time, transfer to our ship located in the port of Warnemünde. After check-in and baggage procedures on the MSC MAGNIFICA, we settle into our cabins followed by free time. Our guide will hold an orientation meeting after boarding to introduce the ship and our tours, after which 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 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 facing the Baltic Sea in the Bay of Gdańsk. With a colorful maritime history, the city is also home to an iconic statue of Joseph Conrad, one of the greatest novelists of the English language. This charming city is known for its modernist buildings and impressive landmarks such as the majestic Kosciuszki Square. Further afield, it is a remarkable region with various attractions such as Malbork Castle and the vibrant town of Gdańsk. Return to the 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 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, Lithuania’s port city, we set off 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 Tikevicius, and Palanga Botanical Park, Lithuania's most beautiful and rich botanical park. After free time on the Palanga coast, we will return to Klaipeda to explore this historic resort city. Among the places we will see, we will explore the old town and Theater Square both by bus and on foot. Return to the 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 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 against the backdrop 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 highlights 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 like 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 buildings. Return to the 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 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. Starting from the port, we first begin to explore Tallinn Old Town. The Old Town forms the historical heart of Tallinn with its medieval buildings, narrow cobblestone 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 in Tallinn. From here, we will enjoy a panoramic view of the city and see 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 elegant interior decoration. Our next stop will be Town Hall Square. Considered the heart of Tallinn, this medieval square is notable for 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 the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 20.00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 06 HELSINKI
Our ship will dock at the port of Helsinki at 07.00. After 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 cobbled streets and Nordic wooden houses. Then we return to Helsinki. We will start with a photo stop at the port, then head to the city center—a mixture of old and new, east and west—where you will have the opportunity to see this special city. 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 the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 17.00. 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 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 district, 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 over to Gamla Stan (the old town), which forms the historical part of the city, built on 3 islands and home to 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 Theater, the Grand Hotel, and the Royal City Hall, where the banquet after the annual Nobel prizes is held, 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 our ship.
DAY 08 STOCKHOLM
After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the optional "Drottningholm Palace Gardens Tour" organized by their guide. We will depart for the Drottningholm royal palace, built in the late 16th century and 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 for tourists who visit the palace every year. The English garden located in the north of the estate and the ancient stone statues in this garden acquired from Italy by Gustav III will enchant you. After our pleasant stroll here, return to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 15.00. 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 take advantage of the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Those who want can shop at duty-free shops, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Different dining alternatives await 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. After morning breakfast, free time for personal activities. 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 boasts a very colorful nightlife. Described as one of the top five most livable cities in the world, during our tour inside Copenhagen, places to see will first include the city's symbol 'The Little Mermaid', Amalienborg, Christianborg and Rosenborg Palaces, the Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, and the Autonomous Hippy District 'Christiania'. Afterwards, we will have free time to shop in Copenhagen's center Kongens Nytorv (King's Square); on the famous Stroget or to mingle with the youth in Nyhavn. Return to the 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 check-out procedures from the ship 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 route. You will have the opportunity to get to know Lübeck, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the queen of the Hanse, founded in 1143 as the first "Western city on the Baltic Sea coast" and becoming a brilliant example for all Hanseatic cities in the Baltic Sea region. Included are Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church) in Gothic style completed in the 14th century, the Romanesque cathedral whose construction began in 1173 during the reign of Henry III, and the majestic 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. After the Lübeck tour, depart for 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 architecture from the period of the Hanseatic League, which it joined in the 14th century, has been very well preserved to this day. During our panoramic tour in Rostock, places to see will include Rostock University, one of the oldest science and learning centers in the world, Hanseatic period structures, Nikolai Church, Town Hall, Alexandrien Road, and the 13th-century stone gate 'Kuhtor'. You can spend your free time among the shops on Kropelin Street. Transfer to the airport after the tour. Following check-in and passport control procedures, depart for Istanbul at 18.50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1664. Arrival in Istanbul at 23.05 local time marks the end of our tour.
