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Cruise Schedule: Venice, Italy (19 Nov d1700); Bari, Italy (20 Nov 1000-1500); Katakolon (Olympia), Greece (21 Nov 0800-1300); Izmir, Turkey (22 Nov 0900-1500); Istanbul, Turkey (23 Nov 0730-1630); Dubrovnik, Croatia (25 Nov 1230-1730); Venice, Italy (26 Nov a0930) On embarkation, passengers should do as follows (in the order specified): a) Deliver luggage to the designated staff, who will then have it sent directly to the passenger’s cabin. All bags should be labeled beforehand with the passenger’s name and surname, the name of the ship, the cabin number and the date and port of departure. b) Go to the check-in desk with cruise ticket and passport. c) After the document check, passengers will receive a Cruise Card. This is a magnetic card used for onboard payment of excursions, bar bills, laundry, in-cabin service, hairdresser, beauty centre, duty-free shops, photographer and service charge. To activate purchasing with the Cruise Card, passengers must either register their credit card or leave a cash sum. Personal cheques are not accepted. The following credit cards can be registered onboard: Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, Diners, JCB and American Express. This CASHLESS SYSTEM is valid on all ships. (with the exception of the casino). .Please note that on Caribbean, eastbound Transatlantic, South America and South Africa cruises onboard prices are in US dollar. On all other sailings, onboard prices are in Euro. Hotel Service Charge During your cruise, you will meet staff throughout the ship who provide you with excellent service. They are supported by just as many staff and crew who work hard behind the scenes to ensure you enjoy every moment on board. For your convenience MSC Cruises will automatically add a daily Hotel Service Charge to your shipboard account, based on your chosen itinerary and the number of days for which the services are actually provided. The Hotel Service charge serves to ensure we maintain the highest quality standards of service to our guests. The daily amounts below have been calculated with this in mind and cannot be modified. However, should you wish to remove any of the daily Hotel Service Charge in the unlikely event that you do not receive satisfactory service, you may do so by contacting the Guest Relations Manager on board. Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Abu Dhabi & the Emirates Cruises: Cruises of 9 days / 8 nights or less Adults (Over 18): 7 Euro per day Child (Between 14 and 17): 3.5 Euro per day Child (Under 14): No Service charge applied Izmir IZM05 - EPHESUS & MARY'S HOUSE - 5 hours - 2011 This excursion combines history and religion. Visit of the stunning archaeological site of Ephesus and visit the Odeon theatre built to hold 25.000 spectators and which still boasts excellent acoustics. You will also visit the Library of Celso, built by Tiberio Giulio Aquila in commemoration of his father and see the Tempe of Hadrian which contains some ancient bas-reliefs. Walk down the marble street which pays testament to the former importance of this ancient city of Asia Minor. The tour continues with the visit of Mary's House where the Virgin Mary spent the last years of her life.
Note : the bus ride to the sites takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes each way ; this tour is not recommended to Guests experiencing mobility problems as long walking is involved Price per person $84.00 Adults $59.00 Children KAT11 - MAGNA GRECIA ESTATE & OLYMPIA - 4,5 hours - 2011
Olympia is the town where the Olympic Games were held for the first time. After leaving the port we will drive to Olympia to visit this important archaeological site excavated in the XIX century by a team of German experts. According to legend, Olympia was built by Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. We will admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hyppodrome and the Stadium, designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators. The tour will continue in the beautiful vineyards of “Magna Grecia”. You will receive a welcome cocktail before discovering the way of producing homemade wine. Enjoy a typical light snack in the estate before returning to the ship. Please note: limited seats. This tour is not suitable for Guests with mobility problems as long walking is involved. This tour is not foreseen for following call of MSC Magnifica (15 August 2011) and of MSC Opera (28 October 2011). ISTANBUL: LIRA Sultanahmet – you can still walk to Sultanahmet. I would recommend it if you’re in relatively good shape and are not pressed for time. Just cross the Galata Bridge, make a left at the end, cross the pedestrian bridge about 200 meters further and follow the tram rails up the fairly steep hill until you reach Sultanahmet. Alternatively, you can walk to the tram stop in Karaköy by making a left once you leave the passenger terminal (Yolcu Salonu) and walk along the boardwalk until you reach the Galata Bridge. Look for a place that says jeton gişesi to buy a TL 1,5 token, and board the tram in the direction of Zeytinburnu. The first stop is Eminönü, the second is Sirkeci Station, the third is Gülhane (Park) and the next one is Sultanahmet. This ride shouldn’t take longer than 5 to 7 minutes. A taxi ride, assuming the taxi driver is not hustling you, will cost around TL 7. How long it will take you to get there of course depends on traffic (jams). DUBROVNIK: KUNA Historic Stuff: Begin at the entrance to the walled city -- the Pile Gate. Among the highlights is the circa-14th-century Franciscan Monastery (Placa 2). Make sure you check out the adjoining pharmacy -opened in 1391, it's the third oldest functioning pharmacy in Europe (and yes, you can still buy aspirin). The Dominican Monastery (Sveti Dominika 4) dates back to the same century. The Rector's Palace (Pred Dvorom 3) was the government seat in the 15th century; now you'll find a museum with Baroque paintings and historic artifacts. The Synagogue (Zudioska 5) is Europe's second-oldest Sephardic synagogue. Other highlights include the city's cathedral (Poljana M. Orzica) and the Fort of St. John Maritime Museum and Aquarium (Ul Od Margarite and the waterfront). Walking the Wall: The stone walls that completely encircle the city -- as much as 81 feet high and 1.5
miles around -- have stairs at two points. The easiest to navigate is just inside the Pile Gate, on the left. Views are breathtaking; admire the expanse of the mighty Adriatic, the over-the-terra-cotta-rooftop town, and even peek into the backyards of some of the private homes and apartments that line the edges of the walled city. Note: Steep climbing and numerous stairs are involved. It's a great workout. There's a small fee, payable in local currency only. (At the time of our visit, the cost was 70 Kune for adults.) Enjoy lunch with the locals -- Spaghetteria Toni (Nikole Bozidarevica 14; 385-20-323-134) and Pizzeria Castro (Gunduliceva Poljana 5) are two favored restaurants that feature yummy pizza and pasta dishes. For something with a bit more Croatian flair, look for pies topped with local cured ham.
Note : the bus ride to the sites takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes each way ; this tour is not recommended to Guests experiencing mobility problems as long walking is involved Price per person $84.00 Adults $59.00 Children KAT11 - MAGNA GRECIA ESTATE & OLYMPIA - 4,5 hours - 2011
Olympia is the town where the Olympic Games were held for the first time. After leaving the port we will drive to Olympia to visit this important archaeological site excavated in the XIX century by a team of German experts. According to legend, Olympia was built by Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. We will admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hyppodrome and the Stadium, designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators. The tour will continue in the beautiful vineyards of “Magna Grecia”. You will receive a welcome cocktail before discovering the way of producing homemade wine. Enjoy a typical light snack in the estate before returning to the ship. Please note: limited seats. This tour is not suitable for Guests with mobility problems as long walking is involved. This tour is not foreseen for following call of MSC Magnifica (15 August 2011) and of MSC Opera (28 October 2011). ISTANBUL: LIRA Sultanahmet – you can still walk to Sultanahmet. I would recommend it if you’re in relatively good shape and are not pressed for time. Just cross the Galata Bridge, make a left at the end, cross the pedestrian bridge about 200 meters further and follow the tram rails up the fairly steep hill until you reach Sultanahmet. Alternatively, you can walk to the tram stop in Karaköy by making a left once you leave the passenger terminal (Yolcu Salonu) and walk along the boardwalk until you reach the Galata Bridge. Look for a place that says jeton gişesi to buy a TL 1,5 token, and board the tram in the direction of Zeytinburnu. The first stop is Eminönü, the second is Sirkeci Station, the third is Gülhane (Park) and the next one is Sultanahmet. This ride shouldn’t take longer than 5 to 7 minutes. A taxi ride, assuming the taxi driver is not hustling you, will cost around TL 7. How long it will take you to get there of course depends on traffic (jams). DUBROVNIK: KUNA Historic Stuff: Begin at the entrance to the walled city -- the Pile Gate. Among the highlights is the circa-14th-century Franciscan Monastery (Placa 2). Make sure you check out the adjoining pharmacy -opened in 1391, it's the third oldest functioning pharmacy in Europe (and yes, you can still buy aspirin). The Dominican Monastery (Sveti Dominika 4) dates back to the same century. The Rector's Palace (Pred Dvorom 3) was the government seat in the 15th century; now you'll find a museum with Baroque paintings and historic artifacts. The Synagogue (Zudioska 5) is Europe's second-oldest Sephardic synagogue. Other highlights include the city's cathedral (Poljana M. Orzica) and the Fort of St. John Maritime Museum and Aquarium (Ul Od Margarite and the waterfront). Walking the Wall: The stone walls that completely encircle the city -- as much as 81 feet high and 1.5
miles around -- have stairs at two points. The easiest to navigate is just inside the Pile Gate, on the left. Views are breathtaking; admire the expanse of the mighty Adriatic, the over-the-terra-cotta-rooftop town, and even peek into the backyards of some of the private homes and apartments that line the edges of the walled city. Note: Steep climbing and numerous stairs are involved. It's a great workout. There's a small fee, payable in local currency only. (At the time of our visit, the cost was 70 Kune for adults.) Enjoy lunch with the locals -- Spaghetteria Toni (Nikole Bozidarevica 14; 385-20-323-134) and Pizzeria Castro (Gunduliceva Poljana 5) are two favored restaurants that feature yummy pizza and pasta dishes. For something with a bit more Croatian flair, look for pies topped with local cured ham.
