CORPORATE SHORE EXCURSIONS DEPT
MSC EXCURSIONS
SUMMER 2021
UPDATE MAY 21 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.
2 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.
3 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.
4 MSC EXCURSIONS C R U I S E 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.
5 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.
6 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 [email protected] 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.
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 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 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
11 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 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
12 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 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
13 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 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
14 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 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
15 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 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
16 EXCURSIONS 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
17 GENERAL 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.
18 MSC 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
19 MSC 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
20 SHORE EXCURSIONS – 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.
21 Tours Available for «Welcome back with Excursions» fare in WEST MED
22 G E N O A (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.
23 CIVITAVECCHIA (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.
24 M A L T A (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.
25 N A P L E S (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.
26 P A L E R M O (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.
27 S Y R A C U S E (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.
28 T A R A N T O (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.
29 VALENCIA (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.
30 BARCELONA (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.
31 MARSEILLES (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.
32 L A S P E Z I A (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.
33 MESSINA (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.
34 Tours Available for «Welcome back with Excursions» fare in EAST MED
35 VENEZIA (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.
36 TRIESTE (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.
37 BARI (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.
38 CORFU (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.
39 PIRAEUS (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.
40 SPLIT (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.
41 DUBROVNIK (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.
42 KOTOR (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.
43 MYKONOS (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.
44 ANCONA (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.
45 Tours Available for «Welcome back with Excursions» fare in NORTHERN EUROPE (SEAVIEW)
46 VISBY (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.
47 TALLINN (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.
48 NYNASHAMN (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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