MSC Magnifica West European Coasts from North to South & 6 Countries - 2026

Tour details

MSC MAGNIFICA with FROM NORTH TO SOUTH WESTERN EUROPEAN COASTS & 6 COUNTRIES

DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – WARNEMÜNDE

After meeting at 04.30 at the international terminal of Istanbul Airport, we complete our check-in procedures and then depart for Hamburg at 07.00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1661. After our arrival in Hamburg at 09.10 local time, transfer to our ship at the port of Warnemünde. After the check-in and baggage procedures on board MSC MAGNIFICA, we settle into our cabins and then have free time. After boarding, our guide will organize a meeting introducing you to the ship and our tours, after which you can enjoy the ship until dinner. Our ship will depart from the port at 19.00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 02 AT SEA

On this day spent sailing 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 stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy the various music and entertainment performances in dozens of bars. Various dining options are also waiting for you throughout the day.

DAY 03 ROTTERDAM

Our ship will dock at Rotterdam port at 11.00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after breakfast.

Guests who wish can join the extra “Rotterdam City Tour & Den Haag Tour” organized by our guide. We arrive in Rotterdam, the largest port city in Europe, which was almost completely destroyed during World War II and rebuilt between 1950 and 1970, and begin our city tour. Among the places to see are the Erasmus Bridge, named after Desiderius Erasmus, one of the most important representatives of the Humanism movement, connecting the north and south sides of the city separated by the Nieuwe Mass River, Euromast Tower, Hotel New York, Markthall, and the Cube Houses. After free time in Rotterdam, we head to The Hague (Den Haag), the administrative capital of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. When we arrive in The Hague, a small and modern city, we begin our tour accompanied by our guide’s information and take our photo break at the square where the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court are located. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 20.00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 04 AT SEA

DAY 05 BREST

Our ship will dock at Brest port at 07.00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after breakfast.

Guests who wish can join the extra “Brest Walking Tour & Locronan Medieval Tour” organized by our guide. After our ship docks at 07:00 in the morning, we set off from Brest port with our guests at 07:30 and begin our full-day tour. First, on our walking tour in central Brest, after a short outside visit to Château de Brest (the castle) and its surroundings, we walk across Pont de Recouvrance to the opposite shore, then after a brief city walk around Rue de Siam and Liberté Square, we depart by our private vehicle and, after approximately a 45-minute journey, arrive in Locronan, one of the most beautiful villages in France. On our walk through its cobbled streets, we have the opportunity to discover the historic square, Saint-Ronan Church, and small handicraft shops. On this tour, we combine city culture with a rural atmosphere to offer a short but unforgettable Brittany experience. After our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 15.00. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 06 BILBAO

Our ship will dock at Bilbao port at 11:00 in the morning. Free time after breakfast for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the extra “Bilbao City Tour & San Sebastian Tour” organized by their guide. After disembarking from the ship, we head to Bilbao city center by private vehicle and begin our tour by discovering the cultural and architectural richness of this region. Our first stop will be a panoramic exterior visit to the Guggenheim Museum, one of the world’s most important contemporary art museums with its modern architecture; then, with a short walk along the Nervión River, we reach the Old Town (Casco Viejo) area, and breathe in Bilbao’s traditional atmosphere with the Arriaga Theatre, Santiago Cathedral, and historic streets. After free time, with a pleasant journey of about 1 hour, we move on to San Sebastián, known as the pearl of the Basque Country, and get to know the region with a coastal walk along Concha Beach and city views from Monte Igueldo. After a short tour in the old city center, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 20.00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 07 AT SEA

DAY 08 LEIXOES / PORTO

Our ship will dock at Leixoes / Porto port at 07:00 in the morning. Free time after breakfast for personal activities and shopping. Guests who wish can join the extra “Porto City Tour” organized by their guide. On today’s city tour; Bento Station, Sao Francisco Church, Stock Exchange Palace, Porto Cathedral, Historic wine cellars, Liberdade Square, Batalha Square, the Riberia District, the city’s oldest and most typical settlement area, Tore Dos Clerigos Tower, Santa Catarina, the city’s most famous shopping street, Don Luis I Bridge, Arrabida Bridge, and Boa Vista, the city’s new and modern district, are among the places we will see. After our tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18.00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 09 AT SEA

DAY 10 MALAGA

Our ship will dock at Malaga port at 08.00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after breakfast. It is the fifth largest city in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. With its magnificent sunshine, lively nightlife, fish restaurants with unforgettable flavors, and culturally rich historical sites, this rapidly growing city welcomes thousands of tourists every year as the jewel of the Andalusian part of Spain. Guests who wish can join the extra “Malaga City Tour” organized by their guide. Malaga, the center of the Sunshine Coast (Costa del Sol) and Andalusia, is a special fusion where Arab and Western cultures meet and flourish. It is no coincidence that it is Spain’s most touristic region, with Gibralfaro Castle, the Cathedral, the Palace of the Umayyad Sultans, and Alameda Boulevard decorated with exotic trees... Picasso did not choose to be born here for nothing... We will introduce you closely to this mystical city, and then we will head to Mijas, which is famous as another special Andalusian village with its cobbled streets, snow-white houses, sightseeing carriages, and authentic market. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18.00.. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 11 AT SEA

DAY 12 MARSEILLE / AIX EN PROVANCE

Our ship will dock at Marseille port at 09.00 in the morning. Free time after breakfast for personal activities. Guests who wish can set off for the extra “Marseille City Tour & Aix En Provance Tour” organized by their guide. In Marseille, an important maritime city, we will first begin our tour by visiting the “Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral,” located on a high hill. After this visit, the Longchamps Fountain, Saint Charles train station, old city, Hotel de Ville, and the marina area are some of the places to be seen. Then we will go to Aix en Provence, located 40 minutes away from Marseille. It will begin with the famous 12th-century St. Saviour’s Cathedral, with its Romanesque façade and covered arched passageway. Later, during our pleasant walk in the old part of the city, you will see the ancient inns located here and the Mazarin district designed in the 17th century by the brother of Cardinal Mazarin. Our ship will depart from the port at 18.00. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 13 GENOA / MILAN – ISTANBUL AIRPORT

Our ship will dock at Genoa port at 09.00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete our ship disembarkation procedures and then leave the ship. With our private vehicle waiting for us at the port, we head to Milan Airport. After our arrival at the airport, following our check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 15.10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1896. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 19.10 local time. End of our tour.

What's included

Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Hamburg // Milan – Istanbul Airport.
12 nights 13 days full board accommodation in the preferred cabin category on the MSC MAGNIFICA ship.
Airport and port taxes (690 EUR)
Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
Experienced Turkish-speaking Tour Leader Service. (Regardless of number of participants)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on board.
Entertainment and shows on board.
Use of the Fitness & Sports hall.
Travel insurance package (covers cancellation and visa rejection). A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old.
Mandatory travel insurance (Professional liability insurance).

Not included

Service charges. Approximately €12 per person per day (Paid at the time of booking.)
All overland tours specified in the program
Medical services. / Personal Expenses.
All drinks on board.
Domestic connecting flights.
Required visa fee A Schengen visa is required for this program.
Foreign departure tax (You can pay it to the relevant banks or to the finance cashier at the airport).

Need to Know

The flights specified in the program have been obtained from the relevant airline and the relevant cruise company. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the flight times. Therefore, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any change in flight times.
The operating agency reserves the right to change the flight route if it deems necessary. For example, for a ship departing from Marseille, it may change the announced flight route of Nice/Lyon to Marseille, or vice versa.
The documents required for visa applications are obtained within 96 hours. You must request your visa confirmation letters from your agency at least 4 days before your application.
Guests are responsible for their own belongings during transfers to and from airports and ports, and between airports and ports. No agency representative, guide or driver has the right to take custody of luggage, nor can they be held responsible in any way.
Of the evening meals you will have during the cruise, 2 are formal dinners, and every male passenger wishing to dine at these dinners must have at least one suit, while women must have at least one evening dress.
THE CRUISE COMPANY AND THE CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ROUTE AND THE TIMES AT THE PORTS BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
The contents specified in the program flow are for illustrative purposes. The operating agency reserves the right to change the tour contents.
During the cruise, the restaurants and tables where our group will have dinner are generally predetermined and numbered according to the names, depending on the cruise company, while on some cruise companies they will be arranged on an open-seating basis. On ships where tables are predetermined, everyone will sit at the previously designated tables from the first evening meal through the last evening meal, while guests who wish may also have their meals at other restaurants on the ship, subject to arrangements by the authorized ship personnel.
During check-in on the ship, without exception, every passenger (only one person in the case of couples) must present their credit card to the ship's reception or pay a cash deposit when receiving their cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average authorization of 300 euros will be charged to each credit card. This is for the expenses you will make on board after checking in to the ship. You will be able to make your onboard expenses (for alcoholic drinks, soft drinks or beverages) using the magnetic cards provided to you by the ship's reception. Cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship except in the casino. You can view all your expenses on the televisions in your cabins.
At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags in specific colors for all the luggage of our group will be delivered to you together with your cruise ticket. You must attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
Your luggage may not arrive at your cabins until late in the evening on the first day of the ship's departure. This is due to the intensity and crowds and is a situation that is entirely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to put the essentials you will need on the first day you board the ship in a small hand luggage and carry it with you.
The ship's departure times must be strictly observed. At ports, you must board the ship no later than 60 minutes before our ship's departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
At the end of our cruise, you must pack your luggage, attach the tags that will have been left in your cabins the night before, and leave your luggage in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After completing the disembarkation procedures, our group will collect its luggage from the station where the group's luggage is located. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH OF OUR GUESTS COLLECT THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
Travel abroad is not permitted with passports that are more than 10 years old, even if they are still valid.
Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months as of the tour's end date.
Your passport must not be torn or worn.
For each program, the relevant visa procedures are the responsibility of the sales agency and the passenger. You can learn which visa is required for the relevant tour from that tour's program.
ALL GUESTS MUST CARRY THEIR ROUND-TRIP AIRLINE TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM.
We recommend that our guests have their mobile phones enabled for use abroad.
On ships, the currencies generally used are euros or USD, depending on the region in which the ship sails. On the first day of the ship
you can pay a deposit to your room account in cash or by credit card at the vending machines located on board.
The minimum number of participants for all programs is 20 people (10 cabins). The operating agency reserves the right to cancel the tour one month in advance if sufficient participation is not achieved. It may offer the guest an alternative program.
Cancellation conditions are stated separately for each program in the content of the relevant program.
During the tour, the ship's captain will remove guests who physically assault or insult ship employees from the ship.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND CONDITIONS

• CALCULATED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT*

Cancellation conditions:

Starting from the date of registration;

90 days before: 15% per person

89 days ---------- 60 days: 30%

59 days ---------- 30 days: 50%

29 days ---------- 15 days: 70%

14 days ---------- 0 days: 100%