Great Baltic Capitals with MSC Magnifica

Meeting with our guide at Istanbul New Airport 3 hours before the flight and after check-in procedures, we take our flight to Berlin. After landing in Berlin, we will have a panoramic city tour followed by free time in the city center for shopping. At the meeting time set by our guide, we will be transferred to our hotel by our bus. After check-in procedures at the hotel, free time. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we will be transferred to our ship to complete our check-in procedures for MSC Magnifica. After boarding the ship, we settle into our cabins and enjoy this magnificent ship.

After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can join the Gdynia & Gdansk City Tour organized as an extra by our guide. We start our tour by panoramically exploring Gdynia, one of the important port cities located on the Baltic Sea coast. In the city, which stands out with its modernist architecture and strong maritime history, we will see remarkable points such as Kosciuszki Square, the historic port area, and the monument dedicated to Joseph Conrad, one of the important names in English literature. Then we turn our route to Gdansk, one of the most impressive historic cities in Poland. During our walking tour in the city, which has been one of the important centers of Baltic trade for centuries, the Dlugi Targ (Long Market) famous for its colorful historic facades, the magnificent Neptune Fountain, the historic Golden Gate, St. Mary's Basilica, and the characteristic historic warehouses along the Motlawa River are among the main points to be seen. While walking through the streets of Gdansk reflecting its Medieval and Hanseatic League heritage, we will discover the unique architecture of the city and capture beautiful photo frames accompanied by the impressive atmosphere of the Baltic coast. During the free time provided, you can take a break at cafes in the historic center, discover local products, or shop at boutique stores. At the end of our tour, we return to Gdynia Port and head to our ship. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can join the Klaipeda & Palanga Tour organized as an extra by our guide. We start our tour by departing from Klaipeda, one of the important port cities of Lithuania on the Baltic Sea coast, and heading towards Palanga, one of the country's most popular seaside resorts with its beaches and peaceful atmosphere. In Palanga, we visit the Palanga Amber Museum, which is located inside the magnificent palace built by Count Feliks Tiskevicius in the 19th century and houses one of Lithuania's most important collections. Then, we take a pleasant walk in the Palanga Botanical Park, which surrounds the palace and is considered one of the most beautiful botanical areas in Lithuania. While discovering the special place of amber in Lithuanian culture, we will have the opportunity to capture beautiful photo frames accompanied by the lush nature of the park and the Baltic atmosphere. Then, during the free time provided on the Palanga beach, you can walk along the Baltic Sea coast, take a break at cafes, or enjoy the beach. Afterwards, we return to Klaipeda and continue to discover the historic texture of the city. During the city tour, which we will carry out both by bus and with a pleasant walking tour, we will see the Old Town, the historic Theater Square, and Klaipeda's characteristic wooden and brick architecture. After our tour, which offers the maritime heritage of the Baltic Sea and the cultural texture of Lithuania together, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can join the Riga City Tour organized as an extra by our guide. Riga, the capital of Latvia, stands out as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with its history extending from the Middle Ages to the present day, impressive Art Nouveau architecture, and atmosphere reflecting Baltic culture. We start our tour by panoramically seeing the Orthodox Cathedral, the Freedom Monument, and the Museum of Fine Arts, and then we move to the historic city center, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. During our pleasant walking tour, we will discover Theater Square, Town Hall Square, the magnificent St. Peter's Church, St. George's Church, and St. John's Church. We will have the opportunity to experience Riga's cultural atmosphere closely with a short recital accompanied by the church organ, which is one of the special moments of our tour. Then, by seeing the historic Swedish Gate and Riga Castle from the outside, we will witness the story of the city from the Middle Ages to the present day. While the elegant Art Nouveau structures built especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries make Riga one of the most remarkable cities in Europe in terms of architecture, they also offer unique frames for photography enthusiasts. During the free time provided, you can walk through the historic streets, discover local shops, and do souvenir shopping. At the end of our tour, we return to Riga Port and head to our ship. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

After our ship docks at Tallinn Port, guests who wish can join the Tallinn City & Old Town Tour organized as an extra by our guide. We start our tour by panoramically exploring the important points of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, and take a short photo break at the Song Festival Grounds. This open-air area, which has an important place in Estonia's cultural identity, hosted historic meetings where hundreds of thousands of people came together during the Singing Revolution in 1988. Then, we move to Kadriorg Park. The park around Kadriorg Palace, built by Peter the Great in the early 18th century, is one of the most beautiful green areas in Tallinn with its elegant landscape and historic atmosphere. We continue our tour with Pirita Marina, one of the important yachting centers on the Baltic Sea coast. On the way, we will see the ruins of the historic St. Birgitta Convent from the outside and take a photo break at the Russalka Monument, one of the symbols of Tallinn with its location extending to the sea. Then we move to Tallinn Old Town, which is the most impressive region of the city and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Starting our walking tour from the Upper Town region of the city, we will see Toompea Castle, which currently houses the Estonian Parliament, the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, and the historic Toomkirik (Dome Church). After watching the panoramic view dominating the red-roofed historic city texture of Tallinn from Toompea Hill, we descend to the Lower Town and proceed through the narrow and winding streets that preserve the Medieval atmosphere. On the way, we will see the House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, historic merchant structures, the Great Guild, and the Town Hall Pharmacy, one of the oldest continuously operating pharmacies in Europe. At the end of our tour, during the free time provided at the Town Hall Square, the heart of the city, you can shop, take a break at historic cafes, and discover the fairytale Medieval atmosphere of Tallinn. Then we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

After our ship docks at Helsinki Port, guests who wish can join the Helsinki City & Porvoo Tour organized as an extra by our guide. We start our tour by exploring Helsinki, the capital of Finland and one of the most important cities on the Baltic Sea coast. During our panoramic city tour, we will see Senate Square, the heart of Finland's political and cultural life, the Helsinki Cathedral, the symbol of the square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, the Finnish Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, and the city's lively streets. Then we turn our route to Porvoo, located about an hour away from Helsinki and one of the best-preserved historic settlements in Finland. Porvoo, which gained city status in 1346, resembles a fairytale city with its colorful wooden houses, cobblestone streets, and characteristic red warehouses along the Porvoonjoki River. During our walking tour, we will discover the historic Porvoo Cathedral, the Old Town Hall area, colorful wooden houses, and the narrow streets of the city. The historic views along the Porvoonjoki River will offer beautiful frames, especially for photography enthusiasts. During the free time provided, you can visit local design shops and boutique stores, try Finnish delicacies at traditional cafes, or take a pleasant walk through the historic streets. After our tour, we return to Helsinki Port and head to our ship. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

After our ship docks at Stockholm Port, guests who wish can join the Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour organized as an extra by our guide. We start exploring Stockholm, known as the Venice of the North, from Fjällgatan in the Södermalm district, which stands out with its panoramic views of the city. During the photo break we will take here, we will have the opportunity to capture beautiful frames by watching the silhouette of Stockholm surrounded by islands and the port view. Then we move to Gamla Stan (Old Town), the historic heart of the city and the most characteristic region of Stockholm, built on 14 islands. We will discover the historic atmosphere from the Middle Ages to the present day by taking a walking tour in the narrow cobblestone streets around the Royal Palace and Stockholm Cathedral. During the free time provided in the old town, you can visit the historic streets, take a break at cafes, and do souvenir shopping. Continuing our tour by bus, we will panoramically see Kungsträdgården, the Royal Opera House, the National Museum, the Royal Theater, and the Grand Hôtel, one of the city's iconic structures. Then, we will see the magnificent Stockholm City Hall from the outside, which hosts the traditional Nobel Banquet held every year after the Nobel Prizes. In the last stop of our tour, we visit the Vasa Museum, where the world-famous warship, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was salvaged 333 years later, is exhibited. Inside the museum, we will witness one of the most impressive stories of Swedish maritime history by seeing the Vasa Ship, which has been preserved in an extraordinary way from the 17th century to the present day, up close. After our museum visit, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

After the ship disembarkation procedures, guests who wish can join the tour organized as an extra by our guide. Dinner and accommodation on the ship.

Today, our whole day is spent cruising at sea. A wonderful day awaits you to discover the rich facilities of the ship and enjoy the holiday to the fullest, without the rush of a port. You can start the day with a pleasant breakfast at the open buffet restaurants where exclusive flavors from world cuisines are served, freshly prepared by special chefs, or at the A La Carte restaurants where you have your own private table. Throughout the day, guests who wish can participate in yoga, fitness, and various sports activities, benefit from the modern gym equipped with Technogym equipment, or spend time on the tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts located on the open decks. If you wish, you can relax in the sunbathing areas, enjoy the pool, pamper yourself in the spa and wellness areas, or visit the shops on the ship for shopping. Competitions, shows, and animation events organized throughout the day will also add fun to your holiday. In the evening, you can spend time accompanied by live music in stylish bars and cafes, watch professional Broadway-style theater and musical shows, or try your luck at the ship's casino. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

After breakfast on the ship, guests who wish can join the "Copenhagen & Malmö Tour – 2 Countries in 1 Day" program organized as an extra by our guide. We start our tour by exploring Copenhagen, which is shown as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world. Our first stop will be The Little Mermaid Statue, which has become the symbol of the city and Denmark, made by being inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairytale. Then, Amalienborg Palace, the official residence of the Danish Royal Family, the magnificent Christiansborg Palace, which houses the Danish Parliament, Rosenborg Palace, which attracts attention with its fairytale architecture, and the impressive Gefion Fountain, which carries traces of Scandinavian mythology, are among the important stops we will see panoramically. Then we turn our route to the Øresund Bridge, one of the most impressive works of modern engineering connecting Denmark and Sweden. This giant structure, approximately 8 kilometers long, connects the two countries by passing over the Peberholm Artificial Island and offers the privilege of discovering two different Scandinavian countries in a single trip. Malmö, which we reached by crossing the bridge, is the third-largest city in Sweden and was incorporated into Swedish territory with the 1658 Treaty of Roskilde after being under Danish rule for many years. After the trip we will take in this beautiful city, which attracts attention with its historic squares, stylish streets, colorful architecture, and peaceful atmosphere, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

After breakfast on the ship, we complete our disembarkation procedures, take our Rostock & Potsdam city tour, and then we are transferred to the airport.