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CORPORATE SHORE EXCURSIONS DEPT
MSC EXCURSIONS
SUMMER 2021
U P D A T E M A Y 2 1 ST
GOING ASHORE WITH MSC EXCURSIONS
During the cruise, Guests are allowed to disembark from the ship only with a
shore excursion organized by MSC Cruises. Therefore any Guest who decides
to get off the ship on his own against the above rule shall not be allowed to get
back on the ship.
When ashore, Guests are required to strictly adhere to the measures adopted by
the Company in the interest of everyone’s health and safety.
This will ensure that the same high standards of cleanliness and sanitation on
board are continued ashore.
On every MSC Shore Excursion, we ensure that you can follow the current social
distancing guidelines by introducing staggered departures, dedicated gangways
and empty spaces in all transfers between groups travelling together as a “social
bubble.” We’re increasing cleaning and sanitation on all transfers, with hand
sanitizer available and strict protocols for drivers and tour guides.
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GOING ASHORE WITH MSC EXCURSIONS
Protecting your Health and Safety
On every MSC Shore Excursion, Guests can rest assured that every aspect of their time
ashore meets the highest standards of health, hygiene and comfort. We ensure that
they can follow the current social distancing guidelines through staggered departures,
dedicated gangways and selected empty seats on the buses. We’re increasing cleaning
and sanitation on all transfers, with hand sanitiser available, strict protocols and
health screening for drivers and tour guides.
Independent Arrangements
For the health and safety of all our guests, going ashore on your own or tours
organised by external operators will not be permitted.
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NEW RESTART PHASE SHORE EXCURSIONS FAQ
Will I still be able to go ashore, and will you offer shore excursions?
• Yes, guests will be able to go ashore, and we will continue to offer shore excursions. For
summer, as an added level of protection, guests will be able to enjoy the different
destinations the ships visit as part of an organised MSC Cruises shore excursion that will be
delivered with the same high standards of health and safety as on board. By taking this
decision the Company is able to ensure that every aspect of the guest’s time ashore meets the
appropriate standards of health and hygiene from ensuring that transfers are properly
sanitised, that tour guides and drivers are wearing PPE through to ensuring there are reserved
areas for MSC Cruises guests at attractions.
These include:
• Staggered departures and dedicated gangways to avoid congestion
• Transfers used for excursions will be properly cleaned and sanitised after every use and specific seats will be
assigned at the time of booking with seats left between families and groups to allow for social distancing
• Tour guides and drivers all following the same, strict protocols to keep guests safe
• Hand sanitisers will be available regularly throughout the excursion
Can I go ashore on my own?
• For the summer season, going ashore on your own or tours organised by external
operators will not be permitted.
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MSC EXCURSIONS CRUISE BOOKINGS & EXCURSIONS
GUESTS WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY BOOKED A CRUISE
SUBJECT TO AN ITINERARY CHANGE, KEEPING THE
ORIGINAL CRUISE PRICE (EAST & WEST MED) :
ALL SCHENGEN MARKETS + RO-BU-CRO + NO SCHENGEN RESIDENTS FROM JULY (until further notice)
➢ Can purchase an EXPLORER PACKAGE at 99€* for Adult and different pricing for
Children.
❖ The EXPLORER Packages include 3 selected excursions at a discounted rate vs the single
tour purchase price (from 10% to 15%).
❖ The excursions may vary based on each ship itinerary and Embarkation port.
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MSC EXCURSIONS CRUISE BOOKINGS & EXCURSIONS
NEW BOOKINGS (INCLUDING THOSE REPROTECTED AT THE NEW CRUISE PRICE) & CRUISE
MOVE: SCHENGEN countries + RO-CR-BU + NO SCHENGEN RESIDENTS FROM JULY (until further notice) - except ITA
Guests can choose the WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS fare
❖ Guests booking a New Cruise can get for additional 100€ per person on the ticket fare a WELCOME BACK package
of 3 excursions at their choice, to be identified among a specific selected tour per all ports of the Cruise.
❖ The same offer is valid for MSC Seaview in Northern Europe at additionsl 150€ per person (No Shengen
residents NOT allowed until further notice)
❖ NOTE: This offer is for IND. In case of request for GROUPS, please contact shorexgroup@msccrociere.it to prepare
the best and closest possible offer to the Welcome Back.
***
NEW BOOKINGS (INCLUDING THOSE REPROTECTED AT THE NEW CRUISE PRICE) &
CRUISE MOVE: ONLY ITA
❖ Guests can choose to book as an ADD ON the available Explorer Packages, priced from 99€ to 119€ per person (Adult)
in East and West MED and at 149€ for MSC Seaview in Northern Europe
❖ The EXPLORER Packages include 3 selected excursions at a discounted rate vs the single tour purchase price (discount may
vary between 10% and 15%). EXPLORER PACKAGES are also available for Groups. In case of special requirements please
contact shorexgroup@msccrociere.it to properly coordinate the service.
❖ The excursions included in the Explorer package vary based on each ship itinerary and Embarkation port and are subject to
availability.
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MSC EXCURSIONS CRUISE BOOKINGS & EXCURSIONS
Guests choosing the WELCOME BACK fare (without excursions) can
buy as add-on the Explorer Package.
❖ Guests can choose to book as an ADD ON the available Explorer Packages, priced from 99€ to
119€ per person (Adult) in East and West MED and at 149€ for MSC Seaview in Northern Europe
❖ The EXPLORER Packages include 3 selected excursions at a discounted rate vs the single tour purchase
price (discount may vary between 10% and 15%).
❖ EXPLORER PACKAGES are also available for Groups. In case of special requirements please contact
shorexgroup@msccrociere.it to properly coordinate the service.
❖ The excursions included in the Explorer package vary based on each ship itinerary and Embarkation port
and are subject to availability.
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EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE FOR
WELCOME BACK PACKAGE
Guests choosing the WELCOME BACK with Excursions fare, can choose among a
selction of one excursion per port, each with specific allottments and subject to
availability, as per the below scheme.
Guests are invited NOT to chose a tour in their embarkation/disembarkation port:
MSC GRANDIOSA (Itinerary until Master Cruise GR20210718 – Last Call in Malta on the 22nd of July)
MSC GRANDIOSA SUMMER 2021 - WELCOME BACK FARE TOURS
PORT EXCURSION NAME DURATION PRICE Adult
Civitavecchia CIVAZ Walking Tour in Rome - basket lunch included 6H30 WELCOME BACK
Genoa GOAAZ Snapshot of Genoa 3H30 WELCOME BACK
Naples NAPAZ Panoramic Naples and Parco Virgiliano Tour 3H20 WELCOME BACK
Palermo PMOAZ Monreale 3H30 WELCOME BACK
Malta MLTAZ Malta Sightseeing with Open Top Bus 3H00 WELCOME BACK
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EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE FOR
WELCOME BACK PACKAGE
Guests choosing the WELCOME BACK with Excursions fare, can choose among a
selction of one excursion per port, each with specific allottments and subject to
availability, as per the below scheme.
Guests are invited NOT to chose a tour in their embarkation/disembarkation port:
MSC GRANDIOSA (ONLY Master Cruise GR20210725)
MSC GRANDIOSA SUMMER 2021 - WELCOME BACK FARE TOURS
PORT EXCURSION NAME DURATION PRICE Adult
Civitavecchia CIVAZ Walking Tour in Rome - basket lunch included 6H30 WELCOME BACK
Genoa GOAAZ Snapshot of Genoa 3H30 WELCOME BACK
Naples NAPAZ Panoramic Naples and Parco Virgiliano Tour 3H20 WELCOME BACK
Palermo PMOAZ Monreale 3H30 WELCOME BACK
Valencia VALAZ Valencia Express 3H30 WELCOME BACK
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EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE FOR
WELCOME BACK PACKAGE
Guests choosing the WELCOME BACK with Excursions fare, can choose among a
selction of one excursion per port, each with specific allottments and subject to
availability, as per the below scheme.
Guests are invited NOT to chose a tour in their embarkation/disembarkation port:
MSC GRANDIOSA (Itinerary from Master Cruise GR20210731)
MSC GRANDIOSA SUMMER 2021 - WELCOME BACK FARE TOURS
PORT EXCURSION NAME DURATION PRICE Adult
Civitavecchia CIVAZ Walking Tour in Rome - basket lunch included 6H30 WELCOME BACK
Genoa GOAAZ Snapshot of Genoa 3H30 WELCOME BACK
La Spezia SPEAZ Panoramic Drive and Porto Venere Highlights 3H15 WELCOME BACK
Barcelona BCNAZ Barcelona and The Spanish Village 3H00 WELCOME BACK
Valencia VALAZ Valencia Express 3H30 WELCOME BACK
10EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE FOR
WELCOME BACK PACKAGE
Guests choosing the WELCOME BACK with Excursions fare, can choose among a
selction of one excursion per port, each with specific allottments and subject to
availability, as per the below scheme.
Guests are invited NOT to chose a tour in their embarkation/disembarkation port:
MSC SEASIDE (Itinerary until Master Cruise SE20210612 – Last call in Malta on the 14th of June):
MSC SEASIDE SUMMER 2021 - WELCOME BACK FARE TOURS
PORT EXCURSION NAME DURATION PRICE Adult
Civitavecchia CIVAZ Walking Tour in Rome - basket lunch included 6H30 WELCOME BACK
Genoa GOAAZ Snapshot of Genoa 3H30 WELCOME BACK
Malta MLTAZ Malta Sightseeing with Open Top Bus 3H00 WELCOME BACK
Taranto TAOAZ Taranto City Tour 3H30 WELCOME BACK
Siracusa SIRAZ Discover Syracuse by foot 2H30 WELCOME BACK
11EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE FOR
WELCOME BACK PACKAGE
Guests choosing the WELCOME BACK with Excursions fare, can choose among a
selction of one excursion per port, each with specific allottments and subject to
availability, as per the below scheme.
Guests are invited NOT to chose a tour in their embarkation/disembarkation port:
MSC SEASIDE (Itinerary from Master Cruise SE20210619 – First call in Marseille on the 20th of June):
MSC SEASIDE SUMMER 2021 - WELCOME BACK FARE TOURS
PORT EXCURSION NAME DURATION PRICE Adult
Civitavecchia CIVAZ Walking Tour in Rome - basket lunch included 6H30 WELCOME BACK
Genoa GOAAZ Snapshot of Genoa 3H30 WELCOME BACK
Marseille MRSAZ Aix En Provence 4H00 WELCOME BACK
Taranto TAOAZ Taranto City Tour 3H30 WELCOME BACK
Siracusa SIRAZ Discover Syracuse by foot 2H30 WELCOME BACK
12EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE FOR
WELCOME BACK PACKAGE
Guests choosing the WELCOME BACK with Excursions fare, can choose among a
selction of one excursion per port, each with specific allottments and subject to
availability, as per the below scheme.
Guests are invited NOT to chose a tour in their embarkation/disembarkation port:
MSC SEASHORE:
MSC SEASHORE SUMMER 2021 - WELCOME BACK FARE TOURS
PORT EXCURSION NAME DURATION PRICE Adult
Messina MESAZ Messina City Tour 3H00 WELCOME BACK
Genoa GOAAZ Snapshot of Genoa 3H30 WELCOME BACK
Malta MLTAZ Malta Sightseeing with Open Top Bus 3H00 WELCOME BACK
Barcelona BCNAZ Barcelona and the Spanish Village 3H00 WELCOME BACK
Naples NAPAZ Panoramic Naples and Parco Virgiliano Tour 3H20 WELCOME BACK
Marseilles MRSAZ Aix-En Provece 4H00 WELCOME BACK
13EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE FOR
WELCOME BACK PACKAGE
Guests choosing the WELCOME BACK with Excursions fare, can choose among a
selction of one excursion per port, each with specific allottments and subject to
availability, as per the below scheme.
Guests are invited NOT to chose a tour in their embarkation/disembarkation port:
MSC SPLENDIDA:
MSC SPLENDIDA SUMMER 2021 - WELCOME BACK FARE TOURS
PORT EXCURSION NAME DURATION PRICE Adult
Trieste TRSAZ Trieste City Tour & Miramare Castle Park 3H30 WELCOME BACK
Bari ** BARBZ Bari City Tour 3H00 WELCOME BACK
Corfu CORBZ Corfu City Tour 2H30 WELCOME BACK
Kotor KTRAZ Strolling Through Old Town of Kotor 1H30 WELCOME BACK
Dubrovnik DUBAZ Dubrovnik Walking Tour 2H00 WELCOME BACK
Ancona ANCAZ Ancona Panoramic Tour 2h30 WELCOME BACK
**on the Master Cruise SP20210918 Brindisi port will replace Bari. Tour info details will follow asap
14EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE FOR
WELCOME BACK PACKAGE
Guests choosing the WELCOME BACK with Excursions fare, can choose among a
selction of one excursion per port, each with specific allottments and subject to
availability, as per the below scheme.
Guests are invited NOT to chose a tour in their embarkation/disembarkation port:
MSC ORCHESTRA:
MSC ORCHESTRA SUMMER 2021 - WELCOME BACK FARE TOURS
PORT EXCURSION NAME DURATION PRICE Adult
Venezia VCEAZ Panoramic Lagoon Tour By Boat 2H00 WELCOME BACK
Bari BARBZ Bari City Tour 3H00 WELCOME BACK
Corfu CORBZ Corfu City Tour 2H30 WELCOME BACK
Mykonos MYKAZ A Stroll Through Mykonos Town 2H00 WELCOME BACK
Dubrovnik DUBAZ Dubrovnik Walking Tour 2H00 WELCOME BACK
15EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE FOR
WELCOME BACK PACKAGE
Guests choosing the WELCOME BACK with Excursions fare, can choose among a
selction of one excursion per port, each with specific allottments and subject to
availability, as per the below scheme.
Guests are invited NOT to chose a tour in their embarkation/disembarkation port:
MSC MAGNIFICA:
MSC MAGNIFICA SUMMER 2021 - WELCOME BACK FARE TOURS
PORT EXCURSION NAME DURATION PRICE Adult
Venezia VCEAZ Panoramic Lagoon Tour By Boat 2H00 WELCOME BACK
Bari BARBZ Bari City Tour 3H00 WELCOME BACK
Piraeus PIRAZ Panoramic tour of Athens 3H00 WELCOME BACK
Mykonos MYKAZ A Stroll Through Mykonos Town 2H00 WELCOME BACK
Split SPLAZ Walking Tour of Split 3H00 WELCOME BACK
16EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE FOR
WELCOME BACK PACKAGE – MSC SEAVIEW NOR
Guests choosing the WELCOME BACK with Excursions fare (at additional 150€), can
choose among a selction of one excursion per port, each with specific allottments
and subject to availability, as per the below scheme.
Guests are invited NOT to chose a tour in their embarkation/disembarkation port:
MSC SEAVIEW:
MSC SEAVIEW SUMMER 2021 - WELCOME BACK FARE TOURS
PORT EXCURSION NAME DURATION PRICE Adult
Visby VISAZ Highlights of Visby 3H00 WELCOME BACK
Tallinn TALAZ Tallinn Highlights 3H30 WELCOME BACK
Nynashamn NYNAZ Stockholm at a Glance 4H00 WELCOME BACK
17GENERAL INFORMATION
“EXPLORER PACKAGES” & SINGLE “TOURS” SALES:
• Guests buying Excursions in advance benefit of SAVING UP TO 20% vs on board price.
• The Explorer Packages give the change to save up to additional 15% vs the purchase of the single
tours on line (prepayment).
• The Explorer Packages as well as the single Excursions are commissionable as per usual
procedure, based on Shorex predefined commissions.
• Once on board Guests have the option change one or more excursions included in the Explorer
Package, based on availability. However by changing, they will lose the benefit of the package
discount and will pay any new tour at on board full price.
TOURS INCLUDED IN THE “WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS” fare:
• Tours included in the offer have limited allotment and are not always available for onboard sales.
• Guests can UPGRADE (on payment) any of the tours chosen directly on board by contacting the
Shore Excursions Staff.
18MSC EXCURSIONS - ON BOARD ORGANIZATION
On Board Sales:
• Increase Shore Excursions enhancing promotion with signs and videos
• Reduce use of paper (few selected items only can be sent to the cabins)
• Shore Excursions will foresee additional Satellite desks throughout the ship to enhance
visibility and improve contact with Guests
• Guests will be encouraged to Contact Shore Excursions Desk via phone calls. Contact numbers
will be displayed on the Daily Program.
• Avoid (if possible) private meetings with Guests, by encouraging them to contact via phone
Organization:
• Pre-assignment of participants to buses/group to be communicated beforehand, addressing
Guests directly to the pier/bus – stickers and timings in cabin
• Reducing/Eliminating on board meeting points to avoid gatherings on board
19MSC EXCURSIONS – ON TOURS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Dispatch & on tour:
• Staggered departures and scheduled return to avoid congestions on the pier;
• All guides and ashore staff must have received proper training and instructions on how to do a
Health & Safety briefing and perform it when tour commences, including emergency procedures
• Ensure the social distance and all precautionary measures are respected throughout the tour
Main requirements:
• Tours have been carefully designed to keep participants safe, avoiding contact with others.
In fact itineraries do NOT foresee any free time for on your own exploration and a Guide will
be with the group at all times.
• No Shuttle Bus service will be offered in order to minimize the risk
• In case of Full Day Excursions, a restaurant solution or a basket lunch will be included in
the price of the excursion. Please check details in the note section of every tour description
20SHORE E XCURSIONS – SUMMER 2021
A dedicated selection of tours in every port has been created and
is available for the Summer 2021 for both prepayment and on
board sales.
Please suggest Guests to choose the excursion available for the
port of call right after their embarkation to guarantee their seat
without any rush, as the call is the day after.
IMPORTANT: Guests need to wear the mask indoor (restaurants,
bus, venues) and each time they are not able to keep the social
distancing of at least 1 metre. By taking part to an excursion
Guests are accepting and committing to follow the instructions
and regulations received by the guide. In case the health and
safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take
actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the tour,
voluntarily decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion
will be denied boarding.
Please note that the following tour program is subject to changes, new
tours currently under development may be added to the final program
and descriptions are to be to reconfirmed on board.
21Tours Available for «Welcome
back with Excursions» fare in
WEST MED
22GENOA (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
SNAPSHOT OF GENOA| DURATION 3.5 HRS
(GOAAZ)
Thanks to its illustrious past and collection of ornate
buildings, Genoa also goes by the name of "La
Superba" – Italian for "The Proud One" – and it is this
civic beauty you'll be exploring on this leisurely
sightseeing tour.
• Your guided coach tour begins at the port and
takes from the shopping district, to the elegant
residential neighbourhood of Albaro, to the
promenade along the seaside.
• A look at the magnificent Via Aurea and a walk
along the main square where the Ducal Palace
stands is an opportunity to admire the nearby
black and white decoration of the Cathedral before
joining the Aquarium area.
• The tour concludes with the coach drive back to
your cruise ship.
Please note: this tour is only for guests who do not
embark/disembark in Genoa. Guests need to wear the
mask all the time.
23CIVITAVECCHIA (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSION)
WALKING TOUR OF ROME | DURATION: 6.5 HRS
(CIVAZ)
This no-filters, all-day tour of the Eternal City.
• Enjoy a 1.5-hour coach ride to meet your guide and then explore
Rome's iconic streets in the most direct way possible: partly by bus
and on foot.
• Leave the coach at Lungotevere Zanardelli and begin your walking
exploration of Rome.
• You will make your way to the butterfly-shaped Piazza di Spagna.
Situated at the bottom of the Spanish Steps,
• Continue your walk past the Pantheon, one of Rome's best-
preserved ancient Roman temples, en route to your next highlight:
the Roman Baroque Piazza Navona.
• You will also have some time for a refreshment with the packed
lunch provided by the ship.
• The tour also includes a stop at the famous Trevi Fountain into
which you should toss a coin.
• You will pick up your coach again for an orientation tour of the city
and views of St. Angelo Castle, St. Peter's dome, Tiberina Island,
Circus Maximus, Palatine Hill, and the famed Colosseum, built
between A.D. 70-80 and still the world's largest amphitheatre.
• After then bidding farewell to your friendly city guide, you will pick
up your coach again for the return trip to the port and your ship.
Please note: Guests using a wheelchair are welcome to participate in this tour but
should be aware that it is completely on foot, that they must be accompanied by a
paying helper to assist with getting on and off the coach, and that wheelchairs must be
collapsible/foldable, as the coach has neither a ramp nor a lift. Guests with any type of
food intolerance are required to communicate it to the Shore Excursions Office at least
two days before the call. Guests of limited mobility are requested to evaluate their
personal level of stamina and ability before taking part. Comfortable walking shoes
recommended. The tour includes only an outside look at the Colosseum. Guests need
to wear the mask all the time.
24MALTA (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
MALTA SIGHTSEEING WITH OPEN TOP BUS|
DURATION: 3 HRS
( MLTAZ )
If you want to admire Malta's highlights but with
comfort and little physical activity, here is the
excursion for you.
• Meet your guide, board a bus, sit back and
relax as you enjoy a panoramic drive through
the island passing around Valletta's
fortifications.
• Next, proceed to Dingli Cliffs, Malta's highest
point; a short walk promises you enchanting
scenic views.
• The tour continues with a drive through many
villages of the island with a photo stop en route
to capture views of Mdina, the ancient capital of
the island.
• Finally, you will arrive at the Ta' Qali Handicraft
Village, a former RAF wartime air-field and now
a popular tourist attraction. You will have the
opportunity to see local artisans at work doing
glass blowing or filigree work.
• The itinerary concludes with the drive back to
the pier.
25NAPLES (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
PANORAMIC NAPLES AND PARCO
VIRGILIANO TOUR | DURATION: 3.5 HRS
(NAPAZ)
Leave the ship and immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of Naples.
• Your excursion begins with a coach drive to the so-called
monumental area of Naples. Have a glimpse of the Maschio
Angioino, an imposing castle, en route to the Piazza del Plebiscito.
• You will also have a chance to look at the beautiful Principe
Umberto I's Gallery before reaching one of Italy's largest squares:
Piazza del Plebiscito.
• The tour continues with a drive along Riviera di Chiaia avenue to
reach the panoramic hill of Posillipo.
• Take a relaxing walk in the beautiful green oasis of the Virgiliano
Park.
• After this pleasant walk in this terraced park, board your coach for
your drive back to the port.
Please note: Guests using a wheelchair are welcome to participate in this tour
but should be aware that it is completely on foot, that they must be
accompanied by a paying helper to assist with getting on and off the coach,
and that wheelchairs must be collapsible/foldable, as the coach has neither a
ramp nor a lift. Guests of limited mobility are requested to evaluate their
personal level of stamina and ability before taking part. The order of the visits
may vary; some groups will start with Naples monumental area and end with a
visit to Virgiliano Park. Those ending the tour with at the monumental area will
return to the ship by walking.
26PALERMO (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
WANDER THE NARROW STREETS OF
MONREALE| DURATION 3.5 HRS
(PMOAZ)
Your excursion begins with a coach tour past the city's key
landmarks, such as Piazza Politeama, D'Orleans Palace and the
Teatro Massimo, en route to Monreale, a town located on the
slope of Monte Caputo and just 8 km away from Palermo.
• Enjoy a walking tour around the town and visit the
Cathedral, home to an exquisite display of golden
mosaics depicting scenes from the Old and New
Testament.
• Back on your coach, enjoy the drive to Palermo for an
external visit of its Cathedral, built in an unusual
marriage of Norman and Arab architectural styles and
which houses the tombs of different Norman kings and
Emperor Frederick II.
• Your return to the ship wraps the appealing outing up.
Please note: you have to walk up some steps to visit the Cathedral in
Monreale. The guide will give explanation only outside the sites; guests
will visit them individually. If the Cathedral is closed on public holidays or
during special events, the visit will be external. Guests are requested to
wear appropriate attire for religious visits. This tour includes periods of
walking, at times over uneven surfaces; guests of limited mobility are
requested to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability before
taking part. Guests will be required to return their audio guide equipment
to their tour guide in perfect condition at the end of the tour. Guests will
be charged for any damage to or loss of audio guide equipment. The order
of the visits may vary; some groups will start the visit to Palermo and some
with the visit of Monreale and then will switch.
27SYRACUSE (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
DISCOVER SYRACUSE ON FOOT
DURATION 2.5 HRS (SIRAZ)
• Leaving the pier on foot, we'll visit the ruins of the
Temple of Apollo before continuing along Corso
Matteotti, the city's main and most elegant shopping
area, to Piazza Archimede with its splendid Fountain
of Diana or Artemis.
• Proceeding through the city's atmospheric streets we'll
come to the unusual Cathedral (outside visit), which
comprises a series layers that were built up on each
other over the ages, the oldest dating back to the 5th-
century BC.
• Next to the Cathedral is the Abbey of Santa Lucia with
its world-famous painting by Caravaggio.
• The final leg of your tour will take you to the Fontana
Aretusa freshwater spring where papyri grow before
walking back to the port.
Please note: Guests of limited mobility are requested to evaluate
their personal level of stamina and ability before taking part.
28TARANTO (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
TARANTO CITY TOUR| DURATION
DURATION 3.5 HRS (TAOAZ)
Get ready to discover the "city of the two seas", as Taranto is
often referred to. Founded by the Greek in the VIII century B.C.,
Taranto was one of the most important cities in Magna Graecia
and traces of the Greek colonization are still left today.
• Enjoy a panoramic drive along its beautiful waterfront on
your way to the Cathedral, the oldest in Apulia, dedicated to
the Irish Patron Saint Cataldo and boasting a beautiful
Baroque façade.
• Take a guided stroll along Via Duomo on your way to the
Doric temple of Poseidon, located in Piazza Castello, and to
the Aragon Castle, built between 1486 and 1493 to protect
the city from the Turk's raids and now property of the Italian
Navy.
• You will also see the "Ponte Girevole" (swing bridge),
connecting the old city to the modern town and allowing
ships to sail from the "Mar Piccolo" (little sea) into the "Mar
Grande" (big sea).
• The coach drive back to the port concludes your excursion.
Please note: this tour includes periods of walking; Guests of limited mobility
are requested to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability before
taking part.
29VALENCIA (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
VALENCIA EXPRESS
DURATION 3.5 HRS (VALAZ)
Leave the ship, meet your guide and board a coach to
reach the city centre. Next, you will start your discovery
of this the beautiful Mediterranean city. Situated on
the banks of the old course of the River Turia and
originally settled by the Romans, Valencia has many
picturesque views to offer. You will have a chance to
admire the Gothic architecture of the buildings and
have an external look of the wonderful Cathedral. A
guided walk is also part of the program before the tour
concludes with your return to the port.
Please note: Guests need to wear the mask all the time.
By taking part to an excursion Guests are accepting and
committing to follow the instructions and regulations
received by the guide. In case the health and safety of
our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take actions.
Please note that any Guest who, during the tour,
voluntarily decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore
Excursion will be denied boarding.
30BARCELONA (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
BARCELONA AND THE SPANISH VILLAGE
DURATION 3 HRS (BCNAZ)
Even though for a few hours, this half-day excursion introduces
you to all Spain with a visit to the famous Espanyol, a village built
for 1929 Barcelona International Exposition with the purpose to
display Spain's many different architectural styles. First, your
excursion begins with boarding a coach and drive along
Barcelona's main sights, including Plaza Cataluña and Passeig de
Gràcia boulevard for a first introduction to the city. Then, you
reach the Spanish Village for a glimpse of Spain through its
streets. Recreating the atmosphere of the many places in Spain,
it includes more than a hundred replicas of buildings and artisans
with their shops as well as well as the Museum Fran Daurel. After
some time with your guide in this unique place, the coach drive
to the port concludes your excursion.
Please note: This tour is unsuitable for guests with walking difficulties.
Guests need to wear the mask all the time. By taking part to an excursion
Guests are accepting and committing to follow the instructions and
regulations received by the guide. In case the health and safety of our guests
is at risk MSC will be allowed to take actions. Please note that any Guest
who, during the tour, voluntarily decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore
Excursion will be denied boarding.
31MARSEILLES (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
AIX EN PROVECE
DURATION 4 HRS (MRSAZ)
We will leave Marseille port for an approx. 45-minute drive to
the lovely town of Aix-en-Provence. The excursion starts with an
external view of the famous XII century St. Saviour's Cathedral
and gardens. Your guide will tell you the story of the Cathedral
that was built on the site of a Roman Temple and dates from a
period that spans the XI and XIII centuries. Fronted by a richly
decorated Gothic-style portal with elaborately carved doors, the
Cathedral is flanked on the north by an unfinished tower. Enjoy a
pleasant 2-hour walk through the historic town centre before
reaching the famous Mazarino Quarter, a residential district
created by Cardinal Mazarin's brother in the last half of the XVII
century for the gentry of Aix en Provence. The excursion
concludes with the return to Marseilles.
Please note: this tour includes long periods of walking on uneven ground;
guests of limited mobility are requested to evaluate their personal level of
stamina and ability before taking part. Guests need to wear the mask all the
time. By taking part to an excursion Guests are accepting and committing to
follow the instructions and regulations received by the guide. In case the
health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take actions.
Please note that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily decide to leave
our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied boarding.
32LA SPEZIA (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
PANORAMIC DRIVE AND PORTOVENERE
HIGHLIGHTS – DURATION 3.15 HRS (SPEAZ)
Leave the ship for a few hours and enjoy a coach drive across
the lovely Tuscan countryside to reach the charming village of
Porto Venere. Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, Porto
Venere is considered the sixth village of the Cinque Terre even
though it keeps its autonomy and importance for the many
historical and religious sites attracting tourists every year. Follow
your guide on a walk to discover this town, passing through the
original Gate built in 1113, just close to a tower added on 1163
and reaching the city centre. Soon you will feel to be a thousand
years back in time as you stroll the narrow streets, see the
ancient buildings and old houses. The tiny streets full of colors
and typical craft shops take up to the Doria Castle, an example
of military architecture consisting of an upper and a lower
section, and to the famous St. Peter's Church. This is the ideal
place to enjoy an amazing view over the bay that inspired many
writers like Shelley and Byron for some of their masterpieces,
and to take picture for your memory book. The tour concludes
with your return to La Spezia.
Please note: Guests need to wear the mask all the time. By taking
part to an excursion Guests are accepting and committing to follow
the instructions and regulations received by the guide. In case the
health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take
actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily
decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied
boarding.
33MESSINA (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
MESSINA CITY TOUR
DURATION 3.15 HRS (MESAZ)
Originally named Zancle by the Greek who founded Messina in 730 B.C.,
the city was systematically destroyed by earthquakes, in particular by the
eruptions of 1783 and 1908. Our tour departs by bus from the port to
reach Ganzirri, a small fishing village situated near the Pantano Grande
and Pantano Piccolo lakes, which are rich in marine nutrients. We will
continue to Capo Peloro, the nearest point to the coast of Calabria. Enjoy
a panoramic tour of Messina, admiring Piazza Cairoli, the Court House,
the University and the Cristo Re Church, which dominates Messina's
harbour and the strait. You will have some photo opportunities before
continuing past the San Francesco Church, the Government Hall, the
Fountain of Neptune and the main street, "Viale della Libertá". After an
external viewing of the Cathedral of Messina, we will reach an Italian
café to take away a pastry roll filled with sweet cream called
"cannolicchio" and a refreshing water-ice "granita" of different flavors.
Please note: Guests need to wear the mask indoor (restaurants, bus,
venues) and each time they are not able to keep the social distancing of
at least 1 metre. By taking part to an excursion Guests are accepting and
committing to follow the instructions and regulations received by the
guide. In case the health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be
allowed to take actions.
Please note that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily decide to leave
our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied boarding. Guests will be
required to return their audio guide equipment to their tour guide in perfect
condition at the end of the tour. Guests will be charged for any damage to or
loss of audio guide equipment. The order of the visits may vary; some groups
will start the visit to Messina centre and some with the visit of Ganzirri lake's
and then will switch.
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35VENEZIA (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
PANORAMIC LAGOON TOUR BY BOAT
DURATION 2 HRS (VCEAZ)
This excursion by motor-launch into the heart of Venice lagoon, has been
devised for those passengers who wish to admire the most picturesque
sides of this cosmopolitan city, without walking.
Departing by motor-launch you will glide along the broad Giudecca Canal
to Saint George’s Island and will then proceed across the southern
lagoon coasting the beautiful islands of San Servolo and San Lazzaro,
famous for its ancient Armenian Monastery.
Your ride will continue along a part of the Lido, a long strip of land
dividing the Lagoon of Venice from the Adriatic Sea. You will then enter
the canal that separates two islands which are very important to the
people of Venice: Le Vignole, a favourite place for leisurely Sunday
picnics, and Sant’Erasmo, where fruits and vegetables are grown for the
tables of the Venetian people.
Next you'll see the island of Murano, renowned for its glass
manufacturing. Cruising back towards Venice, you’ll see the Arsenale, a
vast walled dockyard in eastern Venice, which was once the most
efficient industrial complex in Europe during the Serenissima Republic.
Your panoramic tour also will also pass by the ancient church of San
Pietro di Castello, the city’s cathedral until the beginning of the 19th
century.
This is a non-stop tour. Passengers are advised that There are no toilet
facilities on board the motor launch.
Please Note: This excursion is not wheelchair accessible. Tour can be
recommended to guests with limited mobility. Passengers must be able to
negotiate the gangways and steps onto and off the launches.
36TRIESTE (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
CITY TOUR AND MIRAMARE CASTLE PARK
3.5 HRS (TRSAZ)
Visit the most famous attractions of this uniquely elegant city, starting your
exploration of Trieste with a panoramic coach tour to admire some of its most
famous sights and panoramas. You'll then climb the hill to the famous Cathedral
of Saint Justus which overlooks the city, providing fabulous photo opportunities.
The Cathedral was built in its current form in the 14th century around a medieval
complex that dates back to the 9th-century, with parts from the 6th century that
incorporate Roman elements. Your guide will make a commentary of this
remarkable building and remains of the Roman forum in its grounds outside the
Cathedral. You'll then continue to the spectacular Miramare Castle, built on a
karstic rocky promontory in 1856 by order of Maximilian of Hapsburg for an
external view of the complex. Next, your will explore the Park of Miramare:
among the attractions across its surface of 22 hectares you will find statues,
greenhouses, the "Swiss Cottage", on the edge of the swan pond, the small
square with the cannons donated by Leopold I of Belgium and the Chapel of San
Canciano with a wooden crucifix. Travelling towards the modern city, you'll pass
the places that made Trieste a major shipping and trading centre in the 18th- and
19th-centuries. Reaching the main square, Piazza Unità d'Italia, you'll love the
Mitteleuropean atmosphere that still lingers throughout the city from Hapsburg
times.
Please note: this tour is only for guests who do not embark/disembark in Trieste.
External viewings only of the places visited. Guests of limited mobility are
requested to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability before taking
part. Guests will be required to return their audio guide equipment to their tour
guide in perfect condition at the end of the tour. Guests will be charged for any
damage to or loss of audio guide equipment. Guests need to wear the mask all the
time. By taking part to an excursion Guests are accepting and committing to
follow the instructions and regulations received by the guide. In case the health
and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take actions. Please note
that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily decide to leave our ship's
sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied boarding.
37BARI (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
BARI CITY TOUR
3 HRS (BARBZ)
Spend a few hours to discover the architectural wonders of
beautiful Bari. Meet your guide and begin the tour with a
panoramic drive along the Murattiano district, a district taking its
name by Gioacchino Murat who began the construction of this
area next to the ancient medieval town. Continue with a
pleasant guided walk until reaching the Basilica of St. Nicholas,
built in honour of Bari's patron saint. The guide will give you a
commentary outside one of the most important monuments of
the city. You will learn that the basilica was founded towards the
end of the 11th-century A.D. and has been an important religious
pilgrimage site for nearly a thousand years. An exterior viewing
of Bari's old Norman castle will form a further focal point of your
tour itinerary. After strolling the streets and squares of the
historical centre, the tour concludes with your return to the port.
Please note: This tour is unsuitable for guests with walking difficulties. Guests will
be required to return their audio guide equipment to their tour guide in perfect
condition at the end of the tour. Guests will be charged for any damage to or loss of
audio guide equipment. Guests need to wear the mask all the time. By taking part
to an excursion Guests are accepting and committing to follow the instructions and
regulations received by the guide. In case the health and safety of our guests is at
risk MSC will be allowed to take actions. Please note that any Guest who, during
the tour, voluntarily decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be
denied boarding.
38CORFU (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
CORFU CITY TOUR
2.5 HRS (CORBZ)
If to you exploration means taking a close look at a place's
sights, this is the tour not to miss. Depart from the ship and
drive to Kanoni for a photo stop; have your camera ready to
take lovely pictures of the small islands highlight the
Vlachernas Monastery. Next, you will arrive in the city centre
for a pleasant guided walking tour passing the most
interesting sights of Corfu town. Your guide will take you on
an itinerary through the historic centre with views of the Old
Fortress, Liston Street, Espianada Square and the Church of
St. Spiridon, the patron saint of the Island. Other attractions
included on this enjoyable walking tour include: the Royal
Palace of St. George and St. Michael and the Synagogue.
Please note: external viewings only of the places visited.
Guests will return to the port by shuttle service. Guests need
to wear the mask all the time. By taking part to an excursion
Guests are accepting and committing to follow the
instructions and regulations received by the guide. In case the
health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed
to take actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the
tour, voluntarily decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore
Excursion will be denied boarding.
39PIRAEUS (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
PANORAMIC TOUR OF ATHENS
3HRS (PIRAZ)
This excursion is ideal for those unable to climb the steps to the Acropolis but who
wish to gain an overall impression of Greece's capital city. Meet your guide at the
port and board the coach for a sightseeing tour covering Athens' key attractions.
As you cover the distance from Piraeus to Athens, the guide will point out the
main ancient and modern sites including Hadrian's Arch, the statue of Lord Byron,
the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square and the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier. The itinerary continues past the National Gardens, the Panathinion
Stadium, the Academy, the University and the National Library. You will be able to
see the Acropolis from a distance and will have a chance to take photographs
before proceeding to Plaka. Conclude with a brief guided walk tour among the
winding streets and red roofs of Plaka while enjoying a treat of authentic souvlaki
with tzatziki on the go, in classic Greek style!
Please note: exterior visits only of the sites. Guests using a wheelchair are
welcome to participate in this tour but should be aware that it includes long
periods of walking. They must be accompanied by a paying helper to assist with
getting on and off the coach, and that wheelchairs must be collapsible/foldable, as
the coach has neither a ramp nor a lift. Guests of limited mobility are requested to
evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability before taking part. Guests will
be required to return their audio guide equipment to their tour guide in perfect
condition at the end of the tour. Guests will be charged for any damage to or loss
of audio guide equipment. Guests with any type of food intolerance are required to
communicate it to the Shore Excursions Office at least two days before the call.
Guests need to wear the mask all the time. By taking part to an excursion Guests
are accepting and committing to follow the instructions and regulations received
by the guide. In case the health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be
allowed to take actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the tour,
voluntarily decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied
boarding.
40SPLIT (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
WALKING TOUR OF SPLIT
3HRS (SPLAZ)
This walking tour will take you to visit the beautiful historical quarter of
Split, including the awe-inspiring limestone-and-marble Diocletian's
Palace. Built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th-
century A.D. in preparation for his retirement, the palace lies in a bay on
the southern side of a short peninsula running out from the Dalmatian
coast. The palace remains were declared a UNESCO world heritage site in
1979. The old town of Split grew around the palace and boasts many
architecturally pleasing buildings – so have your camera ready as you
stroll. As part of the tour, you will also have a chance to visit the famous
Cathedral of Saint Domnius, named after the city's patron saint of St.
Duje, a martyred 3rd-century Catholic bishop. The cathedral complex
itself actually consists of a church that is dedicated to the Virgin Mary
and a Romanesque bell tower that commemorates St. Duje. The tour
concludes with the coach drive back to port.
Please note: this tour includes approximately 2.5 hours of walking, at
times over uneven surfaces. Guests of limited mobility are requested to
evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability before taking part.
Guests are requested to wear appropriate attire for religious visits.
Guests are requested to wear appropriate attire for religious visits.
Guests need to wear the mask all the time. By taking part to an excursion
Guests are accepting and committing to follow the instructions and
regulations received by the guide. In case the health and safety of our
guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take actions. Please note that any
Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily decide to leave our ship's
sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied boarding.
41DUBROVNIK (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
WALKING IN DUBROVNIK
2 HRS (DUBAZ)
The best way to explore Dubrovnik is to walk through the
magnificent Old Town admiring its mixed and beautiful
architecture, and rich history. You will start your tour with a
coach ride from the Gruz Port to the Old Town. Walk
through the Pile gate that protected the Old Town for
centuries, and continue by exploring Stradun, the main
street of this beautiful city. You will have a brief guided
walking tour inside the Old Town after which you will
return to the Gruz Port by coach.
Please note: you may find some queues at the parking area
when returning from the old town to the ship. Guests of
limited mobility are requested to evaluate their personal
level of stamina and ability before taking part. Guests need
to wear the mask all the time. By taking part to an
excursion Guests are accepting and committing to follow
the instructions and regulations received by the guide. In
case the health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will
be allowed to take actions. Please note that any Guest who,
during the tour, voluntarily decide to leave our ship's
sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied boarding.
42KOTOR (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
STROLLING THROUGH KOTOR'S OLD
TOWN - 1.5 HRS (KTRAZ)
Your first introduction to the city of Kotor are its impressive walls which you
will admire as soon as you leave the ship to reach the old town. Meet your
guide and walk to Kotor's main gate which has welcome visitors over the
past centuries. There is nothing better than a walk in the city to have a close
approach to its history, culture and architecture; you will feel all that while
strolling the streets and squares of medieval Kotor. From the Romans
beginnings to the struggles between Goths, Saracens and Serbians for its
ownership until its Venetian past, it is no surprise Kotor has got itself a place
on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Your discovery of the city ends with the
walk back to the port and your ship
Please note: as the tour involves walking on uneven ground, guests of
limited mobility are requested to evaluate their personal level of stamina
and ability before taking part. Comfortable shoes and a hat (in summer
months) are recommended. External viewings only of the places visited.
Guests will be required to return their audio guide equipment to their tour
guide in perfect condition at the end of the tour. Guests will be charged for
any damage to or loss of audio guide equipment. Guests need to wear the
mask all the time. By taking part in an excursion Guests are accepting and
committing to follow the instructions and regulations received by the guide.
In case the health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to
take actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily
decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied
boarding.
43MYKONOS (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
A STROLL THROUGH MYKONOS TOWN
2HRS (MYKAZ)
This is tour is ideal for all those who want a close-up with the island's
main town. Your guide will take you on an orientation tour of
Mykonos with plenty of opportunities to take photographs for your
memory book. Mykonos is probably the most well-known and talked
about of all the Greek islands. After many years as a quiet fishing
village, the island was rediscovered as a beautiful location for filming.
This brought movie stars, artists and jet setters. Your walking tour will
reveal both the lifestyle and the true history of this unique town.
Enjoy the walk along the waterfront where the wealthiest houses of
the past have now turned into restaurants and cafés. Continue
through the narrow-whitewashed streets with the typical houses
decked with bougainvillea and geraniums, the numerous chapels,
which make the town so unique in Greece and a typical example of
the Cycladic architecture that grace Greek Island postcards. Lurking in
some alleyway, you may also meet Petros the Pelican, the island's
mascot.
Please note: this tour includes long periods of walking, guests of
limited mobility are requested to evaluate their personal level of
stamina and ability before taking part. Guests need to wear the mask
all the time. By taking part in an excursion Guests are accepting and
committing to follow the instructions and regulations received by the
guide. In case the health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be
allowed to take actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the
tour, voluntarily decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion
will be denied boarding.
44ANCONA (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
ANCONA PANORAMIC TOUR
2,5 HRS (ANCAZ)
This short but appealing excursion is ideal for those who
wish to discover Ancona from the comfort of a coach.
Located in the heart of the city, Ancona's port also
embraces most of the historical and monumental heritage
of Marche's main city. Board your coach and get ready to
appreciate spectacular views during an itinerary including
some stops at some of the city's most beautiful viewpoints.
You will pass by Vanvitelli's Arch of Clementine and the Arch
of Trajan driving along the city's medieval walls en route to
your first phot stop. Have your camera ready to take lovely
views of the wide sea and the cliffs from the Passetto and of
the historical centre from the Posatora Park. Your last
destination is the Cathedral of Saint Cyriacus for an external
view of this building whose architecture is a mixture of
Romanesque-Byzantine and Gothic elements. Located on
the top of a hill, this is the best place to have great captures
for your memory book.
Please note: Guests need to wear the mask all the time. By taking part in
an excursion Guests are accepting and committing to follow the
instructions and regulations received by the guide. In case the health and
safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take actions. Please
note that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily decide to leave our
ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied boarding.
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46VISBY (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
HIGHLIGHTS OF VISBY
3 HRS (VISAZ)
After leaving your ship, the tour first heads for Almedalen, known as the
valley of elm trees and the site of Visby's first harbour and its Hanseatic
port. From here you will walk through the Botanical Gardens and see the
roses Visby is so famous for. The tour continues with an external viewing
of St. Mary's Cathedral and then heads to the Gunpowder Tower, which
is the oldest remaining structure in Visby, dating back to the 11th-
century and originally built to protect the old port. The next stop on the
itinerary is the big market square of Stora Torget, which is overlooked by
the ruins of the Franciscan convent of St. Katarina. Thereafter the tour
will continue with a drive outside the city passing the beautiful and
colourful landscape before reaching Gallows Hill. Built during the 13th
century it is the only remaining Gallows Hill in Northern Europe, and it is
claimed to be the only preserved Medieval execution site in Europe. Here
you will learn more about this historical site as well as admire the
fantastic views of the coastline. So, be sure to remember your camera,
for a last chance to capture the beauty of this special place, before the
tour concludes and it's time to return to port and your ship.
Please note: limited number of guides in languages other than English.
Should a tour guide for your language be unavailable, the tour will be in
English only. As this excursion involves long periods of walking on uneven
ground; guests of limited mobility are requested to evaluate their personal
level of stamina and ability before taking part. Guests need to wear the mask
all the time. By taking part in an excursion Guests are accepting and
committing to follow the instructions and regulations received by the guide.
In case the health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to
take actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily
decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied boarding.
47TALLINN (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
TALLINN HIGHLIGHTS
3,5 HRS (TALAZ)
Start with a drive through the cultural centre of Tallinn and then along
the medieval city wall that encompasses the Old Town. Start your walk in
the Upper town and visit the Nevsky Cathedral with a remarkable array
of 18th- and 19th-century icons before enjoying the panorama of the
most famous tower of the city wall, Kiek in de Kök Tower and Neitsitorn.
Walking along the "Short Leg Street", a narrow, steep lane with steps,
descend to the Lower town where you will continue your tour passing by
highlights such as the Town hall, the XV century pharmacy, the Great
Guild, the Blackheads Brotherhood House and many homes of medieval
merchants. Walk through St. Catherine's Arts and Crafts Centre and then
board a coach to drive along the main thoroughfare to the central park of
Kadriog. We will stop to take photographs at the Song Festival Grounds
and continue with a drive through a beautiful residential area to reach
the "Pirita Marina" which hosts international regattas every year and was
the site for the yachting Olympics. Have an external view of St. Birgit's
Convent before heading back to the port passing by the most famous
Estonia monument "Russalka" (mermaid) and the summer residence of
count Orlov.
Please note: Guests are requested to wear appropriate attire for religious
visits. Wheelchair users can take part, as all sites are wheelchair-
accessible except for Nevsky Cathedral (about 12 steps). Guests of limited
mobility are requested to evaluate their personal level of stamina and
ability before taking part. Guests need to wear the mask all the time. By
taking part to an excursion Guests are accepting and committing to
follow the instructions and regulations received by the guide. In case the
health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take
actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily
decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied
boarding.
48NYNASHAMN (WELCOME BACK WITH EXCURSIONS)
STOCKHOLM AT A GLANCE
4 HRS (NYNAZ)
This comfortable coach-based tour will give you a chance to see all of
Stockholm’s highlights, while saving your feet at the same time and it will
begin with an approx. 45-minute coach drive to the city. Your
introduction to the Swedish capital begins in the trendy residential
neighbourhood of Södermalm, situated on the southernmost of
Stockholm’s islands and known for its gorgeous old houses and creative,
Bohemian vibe. Then it is on to City Hall all for an outside peek at the
elegant red-brick building, which was constructed from 1911 to 1923 and
is the regular venue of Nobel Prize banquets. Other key sights on the
drive-by tour not only include the vast complex making up the
magnificent Royal Palace, the biggest in the world still used by a head of
state, and the – literally – ship-shaped Vasa Museum, but also the Gröna
Lund Amusement Park and the Skansen open-air museum and zoo. The
latter-named was first opened to the public in the late 19th century and
was intended to show how life was lived in various parts of Sweden prior
to industrialisation. To round off the tour, you can also enjoy lovely views
of the old Royal Dramatic Theatre, the Royal Opera House and Stockholm
city centre before you return to the pier and your ship.
Please note: external viewings only of the places visited. Guests using a
wheelchair are advised that they must be accompanied by a paying
helper to provide assistance with getting on and off the coach and that
wheelchairs must be collapsible/foldable since the coach has neither a
ramp nor a lift. Guests using a wheelchair who would like to participate in
this tour are requested to contact the Shore Excursions’ Desk promptly
once they are on board so that arrangements can be made..
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