STAY & CRUISE

The Stay & Cruise package includes:

• Seven-nights cruise
• Two-nights Hotel stay with breakfast included.In New York and Seattle, there is also the possibility to choose a 3-night stay.
• Transfers: For stays before the cruise: Airport/Hotel and Hotel/Ship. For stays after the cruise: Ship/Hotel and Hotel/Airport.
• 1 excursion to discover the top attractions of the city. For Seattle, the offer includes the “Seattle City Pass” which allows you to visit Seattle’s top attractions.

• Hotels in Miami (Downtown): Hotel Holiday Inn Port of Miami or alternatively Miami Holiday Inn or AC Miami Brickell 
• Hotels in New York: Riu Hotel New York or alternatively Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan, Hotel Riu Plaza Times Square or Park Central Hotel
• Hotels in Cairo: Hotel Safir Dokki or alternatively Hotel Ramses Hilton
• Hotels in Venice: Stay City Aparthotel, Michelangelo Hotel or similar
• Hotels in Istanbul: Avantgard Sisli Hotel Collection or similar

Which is the excursion included?

• Excursion in Miami (MSC Divina, MSC Seascape guests):
  Guests will start their memorable tour of Miami's top attractions with the double-decker bus. They can take a seat inside the air-conditioned lower level if they want to stay cool, or head to the open-top upper deck to enjoy unobstructed views of the Miami's renowned collection of art deco architecture, the largest in the world.
  They will peer out at beautiful Miami Beach as they learn from our guide how art and music drive the city's dynamic culture.
  
  
• Excursion in New York (MSC Meraviglia guests):
  5 hours tour of Manhattan that gives a comprehensive view of the different neighborhoods and landmarks in Manhattan, discovering the Big Apple with the help of our professional tour guide. Among the landmarks that guests might be able to see are Lincoln Center, the legendary Central Park, the Trump Tower, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, the Flatiron Building, the Bull of Wall Street. The tour will also drive through Greenwich Village, Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown, the Financial District, Battery Park, when traffic conditions permit. Guests will have the opportunity to cross the East River to end the tour at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. 
  
  
  
  
• Excursion in Cairo (MSC Splendida guests):
  On day 2 after breakfast, guests will meet an Egyptologist Guide at the lobby of their hotel. They will visit the complex of Saqqara , home of the famous step pyramid. They will see the Unaas Pyramid and some of the burial Mastabas before heading to the open air museum of Memphis the ancient capital of Egypt. After a lunch at the local restaurant, in the afternoon guests will have the chance to visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx about ten miles southwest of Cairo city center. This experience will be something perhaps few travelers ever decide to do. According to previous visions and experiences, the red granite blocks in the King's Chamber , have been the most profound and prophetic in some people’s lives. Later, guests will come back to the hotel for their free evening and the overnight in Cairo.
  On day 03 there will be a morning half day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. After breakfast and checkout, guests will meet their guide at the lobby to start a short drive to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities As the doors open, the Egyptologist will start his/her explanation about the power of every single piece in the surrounding. After lunch at local restaurant, guests will have their transfer to Ain Sokhna sea port to embark for their cruise.

• Excursion in Venice (MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Sinfonia guests): 
  Check in Day 1 - Check in at the Hotel (starting from 15:00). Guests will be provided with the « Chorus Pass/Pass Chiese» from our MSC Staff who will also provide useful info about the city and confirm program timings for the following day. Day 2 - Guests will enjoy breakfast in the hotel, then will be transferred by bus from the hotel to Venice Port Terminal and then by private boat to city center where the Private Guide will be waiting for you. Here, you can discover one of the most beautiful and unique cities in Europe with a 90 minutes walk tour into the heart of Venice (no entrances). After about 25 minutes of panoramic boat transfer along the Giudecca Canal, get ready to start your walk around San Marco, the Venice most famous square.
  You will admire the Marciana Library and the Loggetta del Sansovino, the imposing bell tower of San Marco, the Clock Tower with its bronze Moors, the two wings that embrace the square respectively called Procuratie Vecchie and Procuratie Nuoveas well as the San Marco’s Basilica in its magnificence. Next to it, you will see the Doge's Palace, one of the architectural masterpieces of the Venetian Gothic which, with its ornamental façade and particular loggia, has been the official residence of the Doges of Venice over the centuries as well as the Serenissima’s center of power. Next to the Palace you will find the renowned Ponte dei Sospiri (“Bridge of Sighs”) which used to connect the Palace to the Prisons. Your guide will lead you through the famous Venetian streets to the Grand Canal with a splendid view of the Rialto Bridge. Enjoy free time for lunch in a typical local restaurant or to visit the countless shops in the area. The morning after, guests can enjoy breakfast in Hotel and will be then transferred to the Terminal Port for embarkation.
  
  

• Excursion in Istanbul (MSC Splendida guests): The Stay & Cruise package is available as precruise and postcruise experience and guests can chose to book the stay with and without excursions. Find here below details for included tours for 1 or 2 Nights Stay.  

• 1 Night Stay includes the following half-day excursion - PERA & GALATA NEIGBOURHOOD TOUR
  Guests will start this tour with exploring the elegant Istiklal Street and Beyogludistrict. Known as the Cadde-iKebir (Grand Avenue) during the Ottoman period, when it attracted an intellectual crowd, Istıklal Street later became the place to stroll for the French Levantines, who knew it as the Grand Rue de Pera. With its many shops, cafés, and historic sites it became İstiklal Street following the creation of the Republic of Turkey. Aside from the obvious shopping opportunities, there are many historic sites cinemas, passages, churches, consulate buildings, and innovative art galleries. Guests will then continue the tour in the vibrant streets of Galata which has been a Jewish community neighborhood for centuries with many synagogues bustling street life. Guests can then ascend the Genoese Galata Tower and enjoy stunning views across the Golden Horn, Marmara Sea and the Princess Islands. Free time and lunch (not included).
  2 Nights Stay includes the following half-day and full-day excursions - PERA & GALATA NEIGBOURHOOD TOUR + ISTANBUL CLASSICS – OLD CITY TOUR
  This walking tour will take guests to Istanbul’s most important sites, including The Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Binbirdirek Cistern & Grand Bazaar. Istanbul’s Hippodrome was once the heart of Constantinople’s political and sports life and was the largest of its kind. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is an historic mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. Hagia Sophia is a magnificent architectural landmark, a monument that was important for both Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Binbirdirek is the second largest underground cistern in Istanbul. One of the largest and oldest covered bazaars in the world, Grand Bazaar, a mind-boggling labyrinth of 4000 tiny shops selling jewellery, antiques, carpets, leatherwear and souvenirs. To take a well-deserved break from shopping, guests can stop by one of the many famous coffee houses (lunch and dinner not included).
  

• ROME
  
  

THE PRECIOUS PAPAL MARVELS OF ROME

Admire the spiritual epicentre of Catholicism, the Vatican City, as part of our Stay & Cruise Package in Rome. This meticulously designed tour of the home to the Pope will take place during one of its most sacred times, as the Catholic Church celebrates its quarter-centennial Jubilee year in 2025. Since 1300, the holy Lubilaeum has witnessed pilgrims from across the world head to the Vatican City to reestablish their relationship with God. Being in situ during such a significant moment is an exceptional opportunity to connect with centuries of history. 

The day-long excursion begins with a transfer from your hotel to the Vatican City. Once there, guests will have the chance to explore the majestic Vatican Museums, filled to the brim with precious masterpieces from marble statues, Raphael frescoes and – of course – the iconic Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo. Whether wandering past timeless works of old masters in the Pio Clementine Museum or the ancient sculptures in the Belvedere Courtyard, you will enjoy skip-the-line access. 

You’ll also see the epic Renaissance showpiece, St Peter's Basilica, in all its exquisite wonder, including Michelangelo's La Pietà and its wide, sweeping piazza. Plus, as it's the Lubilaeum, you will have the rare chance to walk through a sacred holy door. Typically shut at all other times, this is an unforgettable opportunity. 

In fact, every jewel in the Vatican's crown will leave a lasting impression on your soul. From its magnificent grandeur to its rich artistic legacy, you will be changed, whether through a deep sense of inspiration, a sudden moment of intense awe, or a quiet period of spiritual reflection. Enriching, energising and everlasting: each experience will stay with you long after your cruise has ended. 

Book your cruise online and call us at 0203 426 3010 to book your hotel package!

Valid on the cruises from the following embarkation ports and ships:

• Civitavecchia (Rome) on MSC Grandiosa, MSC Seaview, MSC Divina, MSC Splendida and MSC Orchestra (Summer 2025).
• Venice – Marghera on MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica and MSC Opera (Summer 2025)
• Piraeus (Athens) on MSC Sinfonia (Summer 2025).
• Miami on MSC Seascape and MSC World America (Summer 2025 and Winter 2025-26).
• New York on MSC Meraviglia (Summer 2025 and Winter 2025-26).
• Seattle/Vancouver on MSC Poesia (Summer 2026).