MSC Magnifica: Scandinavia & Baltic Capitals, 6 Countries – 2027

DAY 01. ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – WARNEMÜNDE 
After meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 04:30, we complete our check-in procedures, then depart for Hamburg with Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00. Upon our arrival in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, we transfer to our ship docked at the port of Warnemünde. After check-in and baggage procedures on the MSC MAGNIFICA, we settle into our cabins and then have free time. After boarding, our guide will hold a briefing introducing you to the ship and our tours; afterwards, you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart the port at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 02. GDANSK
Our ship will dock at the port of Gdynia at 10:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Gdynia (Gdansk) City Tour" organized as an optional extra by our guides. Gdynia is a Polish port on the Gulf of Gdansk, facing the Baltic Sea. With a colorful maritime past, the city is also home to an iconic statue of Joseph Conrad, one of the greatest English-language novelists. This fascinating city is known for its modernist buildings and landmarks such as the majestic Kosciuszko Square. Further afield, the region is notable for attractions such as Malbork Castle and the bustling town of Gdańsk. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will depart the port at 19:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 03. KLAIPEDA
Our ship will dock at the port of Klaipeda at 07:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Klaipeda & Palanga Tour" organized as an optional extra by our guides. Passing through the residential areas of Klaipeda, Lithuania's port city, we head to Palanga, the seaside resort famous for its beaches. Among the sights in Palanga we will visit the Amber Museum, housed in a former palace built by Count Tyszkiewicz, and the Palanga Botanical Park, one of the most beautiful and richest botanical parks in Lithuania. After a free time break on the Palanga beachfront, we return to Klaipeda to explore this historic resort town. Sights include the old town and Theatre Square, which we will discover both by bus and on foot. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will depart the port at 15:30. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 04. RIGA
Our ship will dock at the port of Riga at 07:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Riga City Tour" organized as an optional extra by our guides. We will explore Riga, the capital of Latvia. Your tour begins with visits to the Orthodox Cathedral, the Freedom Monument and the Museum of Fine Arts. When you reach the old town, you will walk toward Theatre Square. Taking a short break with the city as a backdrop, you can 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 highlights of this tour is a short recital accompanied by the church organ. You will also get to see structures such as the Swedish Gate and Riga Castle from the outside. Don't forget your camera, as this historic city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Art Nouveau buildings, is one you'll want to photograph at every corner. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will depart the port at 14:30. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 05. STOCKHOLM
Our ship will dock at the port of Stockholm at 08:30. After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish may join the "Vasa Museum & Stockholm City Tour" organized as an optional extra by our guides. We begin exploring Stockholm, known as the Venice of the North, from Fjallgatan street in Södermalm, one of the highest points of the city. Here we will take a short photo stop and enjoy a beautiful view of Stockholm and its harbor. We then move on to Gamla Stan (the old town), built on three islands and home to the Royal Palace and the Cathedral, where we will walk with our guide along its narrow cobblestone streets. After free time in the old town, we continue our tour by bus, passing Kungsgarden, the Royal Opera House, the National Museum, the Royal Dramatic Theatre and the Grand Hotel, and seeing the Stockholm City Hall from the outside, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held every year. Finally, outside the city, we will visit the Vasa Museum, which houses the Vasa, a ship that sank in 1628 and was later recovered. After the museum visit, we return to our ship. Overnight on board.

DAY 06. CRUISING AT SEA
Today, spent cruising at sea, our ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Guests may shop at the duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy a variety of music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining options are available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 07. COPENHAGEN
Our ship will dock at the port of Copenhagen at 09:30. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Guests who wish may join the "Copenhagen City Tour" organized as an optional extra by our guides. The Danish capital, Copenhagen, is located on Zealand, the country's largest island. Amalienborg Palace, in the city center, is famous as the place where the royal family still resides today. Copenhagen, with some of the highest living standards in Europe, also has a very vibrant nightlife. Described as one of the five best cities in the world to live in, our tour of Copenhagen will first take us to the city's symbol, the Little Mermaid, as well as Amalienborg, Christiansborg and Rosenborg Palaces, the Gefion Fountain, the Tivoli Gardens, the autonomous Hippie neighborhood and Christiania. Then we will have free time at Kongens Nytorv (King's Square) in the city center, where you can shop on the famous Strøget or mingle with the young crowd at Nyhavn. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will depart the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 08. WARNEMÜNDE – HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at the port of Warnemünde at 07:00. After breakfast, we complete our disembarkation procedures and transfer to Hamburg Airport in our private vehicle waiting for us at the port. Guests who wish may join the "Rostock & Lübeck Tour" organized as an optional extra by our guides along the Warnemünde–Hamburg route. You will have the opportunity to discover Lübeck, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as the Queen of the Hanseatic League. Founded in 1143 as the first Western city on the Baltic Sea coast, it became a shining example for all Hanseatic cities in the Baltic region. Highlights include the Gothic Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church), completed in the 14th century, the Romanesque cathedral whose construction began in 1173 under Heinrich the Lion, and the magnificent Town Hall (Rathaus), built in a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles. The Holstentor and the Burgtor are remnants of the city's medieval walls. After the Lübeck tour, we head to Rostock. Founded on the banks of the Warnow River in the 11th century, Rostock is Germany's second most important port on the Baltic Sea. Its architecture from the Hanseatic period, which it joined in the 14th century, has been very well preserved to this day. On our panoramic tour of Rostock we will see the University of Rostock, one of the oldest centers of learning in the world, Hanseatic-period buildings, the St. Nicholas Church, the City Hall, Alexandrinenstraße, and the 13th-century stone gate "Kuhtor." You can spend your free time shopping along Kröpeliner Straße. After the tour, transfer to the airport. Following check-in and passport 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.