Aegean Sea and Adriatic with Msc Magnifica

7 Nights – 8 Days

2012

1. Day Wednesday, Istanbul, Turkey
The ship sails from Istanbul at 16.30.

2. Day Thursday , At Sea
Today is a day at sea and it will be packed with activities.

3. Day Friday, Dubrovnik, Croatia
The ship will dock in Dubrovnik at 12.30 and you will be able to go on an optional excursion around this wonderful city where you will be able to enjoy all of its historical splendour through its narrow streets and along the ramparts.The tour shall start with a walk through the city to admire the Cathedral of the Assumption Mary - a masterwork of stone whose inside is adorned with Venetian paintings, the Rector's Palace, seat of the government and residence of the Prince of the Dubrovnik Republic and the MOnastery of St.Francis whose cloister is one of the most magnificient sites in town and it also houses the oldest pharmacy in Europe, opneed in 1317.  At the end of this walking tour you will have some free time to enjoy, individually, the most interesting places of the old city.

4. Day Saturday, Venice, Italy
At 09.30 am the ship will dock in Venice and you will be able to go on an optional excursion around this wonderful city .You will visit all the main Venetian landmarks, such as the Ponte dei Sospiri and Ponte Rialto, Piazza San Marco. You can board a ferry and sail to the island of Murano, famous for its blown glass production and continue to the island of Burano, renowned for its production of fine lace.
A guided tour will help you understand how this enchanting city survives, despite being built on a series of wooden poles and despite the flowing waters of the Adriatic underneath the city. World-renowned for its canals and bridges, Venice is visually stunning, thanks to its higgledy-piggledy array of palaces, churches and colourful, narrow streets.
The main tourist sites, St Mark’s Square and the Doge Palace are famous for good reason and should not be missed whilst on holiday here. A lovely way to spend the day is to combine a gondola and walking tour: a gondola ride is another ‘must-do’ experience, whilst the secrets and history of Venice’s ‘calli’ (streets) will be revealed to you by your knowledgeable guide.
The ship sets sail at 17.00 hrs.

5. Day Sunday, Bari, Italy
Breakfast onboard and at 10.00 the ship will dock in Bari.  You will be able to join the day's optional excursion visiting the village of Alberobello, famous for its distinctive cylindrical houses with pointed conical dome roof tops generally knows as "Trulli".  This village is protected by UNESCO.  Back on the ship in time for lunch.  The ship sets sail at 15.00 hrs.

6. Day Monday, Katakolon, Greece
Today's port of call is Katakolon and the ship will dock here at 08.00.  You will be able to go on an optional excursion to visit Olympia, the site whose excavations were begun in the XIX century by Germans. Olympia, according to the legend, was built as a wish of the king of the gods to promote the cult among the Greek. We will admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hyppodrome and the stadium, capable to welcome up to 40.000 spectators. There will be some free time for souvenir shopping.This excursion involves long walking distances. Lunch onboard and the ship sets sail at 13.00 hrs.

7. Day Tuesday, Izmir (Ephesus), Turkey
The ship will dock in Izmir, located in Western Anatolia, Turkey. Join one of the excursion packages and enjoy great deals on some of the best attractions; the archaeological site of Ephesus, for example, is a complete ancient town that dates back to 1000 BC and is complete with amphitheatre, baths and temple. Or, if you’re in the mood for a spot of sun-lounging, our deluxe beach tour will be just the ticket – relax at the beach club and swim in azure waters or just soak up your surroundings from the comfort of your pre-booked recliner. Families may like to visit the Culture Park, just northeast of Izmir, with its botanical gardens, amusement park and zoo. The ship will set sail and 15.00 hrs. Lunch will be taken onboard.

8. Day Wednesday, Istanbul, Turkey
The ship will dock in Istanbul at 07.30 am. 

MSC Magnifica Cruise - 5*
MSC Magnifica blends superior comfort with groundbreaking design and advanced technology, offering outstanding energy efficiency and environmental performance.
MSC Magnifica offers an exotic haven of tranquillity, the MSC AUREA SPA. Blending the magic of Balinese massage with the benefits of the latest technology, this sumptuous wellness centre offers a plethora of options for unwinding, from saunas and Turkish baths to a fitness centre, beauty salon, Thalassotherapy room, relaxation area and massage rooms. Here, in the heart of MSC Magnifica, highly trained Balinese personnel offer traditional Balinese massages and a wide variety of beauty treatments. MSC Magnifica gives guests the perfect opportunity to relax and restore their natural balance, emerging refreshed and reinvigorated.
Options for recreation onboard MSC Magnifica are endless. Guests can soak up the sun in the solarium or choose from 3 swimming pools, including one with the ingenious ‘Magrodome’ retractable roof – perfect for winter cruising. Feel like playing a game of tennis or basketball, keeping fit on the jogging track, or having fun on the mini-golf course.It’s all there to be enjoyed on MSC Magnifica.
Combining elegance and excitement, MSC Magnifica boasts all the dining and entertainment amenities you would expect on a luxury liner, and much more besides. With a choice of 5 restaurants, numerous bars, an internet café and a cigar lounge - not forgetting the plush 1,200-seat theatre, cinema, casino and disco – there’s never a dull moment on MSC Magnifica.

EMBARKATION EVERY TUESDAY FROM IZMIR

WHATS INCLUDED
-7 nights on board the MSC Magnifica in staterooms according to your choice of category
-Full board during the cruise
-Tea and coffee taken during the meal
-Tea time in the afternoon and snacks
-All activities,show and entertainment at the ship

WHATS NOT INCLUDED
-Extra drinks
-Personal expense(Telephone,Laundry etc..)
-Flight and Transfer
-Excursions
-Service charge to be paid onboard - €7 per adult per day
-Port taxes, fuel surcharge and service charge (120€ / per person )

Embarkation Date(s):
28 March 2012
04, 11 ,18, 25 April 2012
02 May 2012