DAY 1: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – WARNEMÜNDE
After meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 04:30, we complete our check-in procedures and depart for Hamburg with Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00. Following our arrival in Hamburg at local time 09:10, transfer to our ship located at the port of Warnemünde. After check-in and baggage procedures on board the MSC MAGNIFICA, we settle into our cabins followed by free time. Our tour leader will hold an introductory meeting after boarding to introduce the ship and 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 2: 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 on the Gulf of Gdańsk, facing the Baltic Sea. Boasting 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 grand Kosciuszko Square. Further afield, it is a remarkable region with various tourist 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 3: KLAIPEDA
Our ship will dock at the port of Klaipeda at 07:00 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 head to Palanga, Lithuania's famous resort city renowned for its beaches. Among the places we will see in Palanga is the Amber Museum, located in an old palace built by Count Tyszkiewicz, and the Palanga Botanical Park, Lithuania's most beautiful and richest botanical park. After a free time break on the Palanga coast, we will return to Klaipeda and explore this historic resort city. Among the places we will see are the old town and Theater Square, exploring the city by both bus and foot. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 15:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 4: RIGA
Our ship will dock at the port of Riga at 07:00 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 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 amidst the city's scenery, 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 entered the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its art nouveau architecture. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 14:30. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 5: STOCKHOLM
Our ship will dock at the port of Stockholm at 08:30 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 proceed to Gamla Stan (the old town), built on 3 islands, which forms the historic part of the city and houses the Royal Palace and the Cathedral, walking with our guide through the cobblestone, narrow streets. After giving free time in the old town, we will continue our tour by bus, having 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 Nobel Prize banquet is held every year, from the outside. Finally, we will visit the Vasa Museum, which houses the old Vasa ship that sank in 1628 and is located outside the city. Following our museum visit, we return to the ship. Overnight stay on board.
DAY 6: 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 wish can shop in duty-free shops, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. All-day dining alternatives will also await you. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 7: COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Copenhagen at 09:30 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after 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 it is still the residence of the royal family today. Copenhagen, Europe's city with the highest living standards, also boasts a very colorful nightlife. Described as one of the top five most liveable cities in the world, sights to see during our tour within Copenhagen include the city's symbol 'The Little Mermaid', Amalienborg, Christiansborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, and the autonomous hippy neighborhood 'Christiania'. Afterwards, we will have free time to shop on the famous Stroget in Copenhagen's center Kongens Nytorv (King's Square) or mingle with the youth in Nyhavn. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 8: WARNEMÜNDE – HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Warnemünde at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation 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 along 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 shining example for all Hanseatic cities in the Baltic region. It features 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 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. After the Lübeck tour, depart for Rostock. Founded in the 11th century along the banks of the Warnow River, Rostock is Germany's second 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. In our panoramic tour of Rostock, the University of Rostock, one of the oldest centers of science and learning in the world, Hanseatic-era buildings, Nikolai Church, Town Hall, Alexandrien Road, and the 13th-century stone gate 'Kuhtor' are among the places we will see. 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 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 at 18:50. Arrival in Istanbul at local time 23:05, end of our tour.
