MSC PREZIOSA WITH NORMANDY & WESTERN EUROPE & ENGLAND - 2027
Day 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT - LONDON
We meet at the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport's international terminal at 04:30, after which we complete our check-in procedures. Following this, we depart for London Heathrow Airport at 08:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1981. We arrive in London at local time 09:10 and then transfer to our hotel. Guests who wish can join our guide for an optional “Panoramic City Tour of London.” During this city tour, we will visit some of London's world-famous landmarks, including Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel for an overnight stay. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 LONDON
After a free breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join our guide for an optional “Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio” tour. We embark on a journey to explore the Harry Potter films, adapted from the famous fantasy novel series by British author J.K. Rowling. In this tour, we step into a magical world with the opening of the Great Hall door, see sets like the Hogwarts Express Platform 9¾, The Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley, Professor Sprout's Greenhouse, props like the Potions Classroom and Memory Cabinet, costumes used for Harry, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione in the final scene of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, the Chamber of Secrets door, the Invisibility Cloak, and visual effect scenes filmed on Green Screen, as we all experience the Harry Potter legend together. After the tour, we return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03 LONDON - SOUTHAMPTON
After a breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Southampton in our private bus. Guests who wish can join our guide for an optional “Buckingham Palace & Parks Tour.” This tour takes us first to Buckingham Palace, the official royal residence and center of the British monarchy. We will have the opportunity to see the palace where official heads of state are hosted up close. We will witness the changing of the guards and royal mounted police as we stroll through London's world-famous landmarks such as Hyde Park and St James's Park, including the fountain dedicated to Diana and the Peter Pan statue. After the tour, we proceed to Southampton. Upon arrival, we perform boarding procedures for our ship. After settling into our cabins, we have free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 04 SAILING AT SEA
This day at sea will offer our ship many options for you. Guests can enjoy the ship's open and closed pools, hot tubs, and sunbathing areas. Those who wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment activities held in numerous bars. Different meal options will also be available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 05 HAMBURG
Our ship will dock at Kiel port at 07:00. After breakfast, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join our guide for an optional “Hamburg City Tour.” Located at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula, which separates the North Sea and the Baltic Sea in northern Germany, Hamburg sits at the intersection of the Elbe, Alster, and Bille Rivers. The city center is built around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster Lakes. The city has 2,302 bridges connecting its many waterways. The Hamburg Port, which extends inland from the North Sea, is Europe's second-largest port and is one of the most important international trade centers. Hamburg, which has many parks within the city, is one of the top five “Green Cities” in the world. During our tour, we will see the Hamburg Philharmonic Concert Hall, the St. Michaelis Church, one of the most famous churches in Northern Germany, the Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, the Elbe river, the famous Red Light District also known as St. Pauli, Reeperbahn, the Fish Market, the Port Area, and one of the most interesting places: the City Hall with its magnificent architecture. After some free time for shopping and dining, we head back to the ship. Our ship will depart from Kiel port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 06 SAILING AT SEA
This day at sea will offer our ship many options for you. Guests can enjoy the ship's open and closed pools, hot tubs, and sunbathing areas. Those who wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment activities held in numerous bars. Different meal options will also be available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 07 ZEEBRUGGE
Our ship will dock at Bruges port at 07:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Honfleur, known for its famous apple alcohol, is located in the heart of Calvados, an important region of Lower Normandy. Due to its incredible light, it was once a beloved location for artists such as Camille Corot, Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet, Gustave Courbet, Raoul Dufy, Johan-Bartold Jongkind, and Paul Signac. We will discover this charming little port city on foot. Honfleur, which is important artistically and historically, features lovely old houses along its docks where sailing boats moor, the “Lieutenance” building, the wooden Sainte Catherine Church from the 15th century built by shipbuilders, a separate bell tower, and the old salt storehouse. After free time, we will stop in Deauville, known as the jewel of Normandy, which became famous when Coco Chanel opened a boutique there in the early 20th century and has since been a meeting place for the world elite, retaining its beauty and charm. Particularly its beach, blue cabins, and wooden walking paths will help evoke its past. After exploring Deauville, we return to Le Havre, which was completely destroyed during World War II and rebuilt, entering the World Heritage List due to its “Post-War Urbanism” and “Creative Use of Concrete.” Our ship will depart the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 08 ROTTERDAM
Our ship will dock at Rotterdam port at 07:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Known as the architectural capital of the Netherlands, Rotterdam is a powerful port city with many different faces. The second-largest city in the country after Amsterdam, it plays an important role in global trade. Above all, it is a leading city in the Netherlands for innovative architecture. Those who wish can join our guide for an optional "Rotterdam-The Hague City Tour." Rotterdam, hosting Europe's largest port, gets its name from the Rotte River. The city is rich in interesting and modern architecture, rebuilt after World War II, drawing inspiration from post-modern designs, geometric shapes, and interesting arrangements. The Erasmus Bridge, named after one of the pioneers of the humanism movement, is over the Maas River; the Old Port, a symbol of trade and wealth, and cube houses inspired by Florence's Ponte Vecchio are just a few sites we will see during our tour. The Hague, known in Dutch as Den Haag, is an important center for world politics located in South Holland. It is home to the headquarters of the Dutch government, ministries, parliament, the Dutch Supreme Court, and the Council of State. The Binnenhof, Europe’s oldest parliamentary building built in the 13th century, is surrounded by many cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops along the oldest shopping street in Europe, the Passage; the Peace Palace, a symbol of peace and justice; the Royal Palace of The Hague, and Het Loo Palace, built by King William III, are main sites we will see during the city tour. After a free time, we return to the ship. Our ship will leave at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 09 LE HAVRE
Our ship will dock at Le Havre port at 10:00. After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish can join our guide for an optional “Honfleur & Deauville Tour.” We will head to Honfleur, known for its famous apple alcohol, nestled in the heart of Calvados. Honfleur, with its incredible light, was a favored spot of painters like Camille Corot, Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet, Gustave Courbet, Raoul Dufy, Johan-Bartold Jongkind, and Paul Signac. We will explore this charming little port city, witnessing its historic buildings and beautiful old houses along the docks where sailing ships moor. The tour includes the oldest wooden church, Sainte Catherine, built by shipbuilders, and the old salt storehouse. After some free time, we will visit Deauville, the jewel of Normandy, which gained fame in the early 20th century when Coco Chanel opened a boutique there. It remains popular among the elite and retains its beautiful beach, famous blue cabins, and wooden walkways. After exploring Deauville, we return to the port of Le Havre, which was completely rebuilt after World War II and is listed for its “Post-War City Planning” and “Creative Use of Concrete.” Our ship will leave Le Havre port at 21:30. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 10 SOUTHAMPTON - LONDON - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Southampton port at 07:00. After breakfast, we will complete our disembarkation procedures and then transfer to the airport. After passport and baggage procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on flight TK1998 of Turkish Airlines at 17:05. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at local time 00:05. End of our tour.
What's Included
- Economy class flights between Istanbul Airport and London with Turkish Airlines.
- 7 nights 8 days full board accommodation in the selected cabin category on the MSC PREZIOSA ship.
- Airport and Port taxes.
- Transfers between Airport and Port.
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in England.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking Tour Leadership Service. (Applicable when the group consists of at least 15 people)
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on the ship.
- Entertainment and shows on the ship.
- Use of the fitness & sports center.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
- Travel assurance package (includes cancellation). A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old.
Not Included
- Service fees. Approximately 12€ per person per day (to be paid at the time of reservation).
- All land tours specified in the program
- Health services. / Personal expenses.
- All beverages on board.
- Domestic connection flights.
- Required visa fee.
- Overseas exit fee (can be paid at relevant banks or at the finance office at the airport).
CANCELLATION REFUND CONDITIONS
• CALCULATED BASED ON TOTAL AMOUNT*
From the reservation; up to 180 days before, 10% per person / 179-150 days 15% / 149-120 days 25% / 119-90 days 30% / 89-60 days 50% / 59-45 days 60% / 44-30 days 75% / 29-10 days 90% / less than 9 days 100%