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A backdrop of verdant mountains that rise from the sea, breathtaking scenery and unforgettable views: northern Europe is an extraordinary and unique experience when cruising on board MSC Lirica, a traditional and elegant ship in the MSC Cruises fleet.

Cruises that let you discover the best of the northern cultures and admire the beauty of the cities steeped in history, art and architecture. All this is complemented by the distinct Italian style of MSC Cruises.

GERMANY, SWEDEN, ESTONIA, RUSSIA, DENMARK
Depart from Copenhagen on Saturdays: 7 and 21 June, 5 and 19 July, 16 and 30 August 2008 to cruise to Kiel. From here proceed to Visby, the main city of the island of Gotland in Sweden and an architectural pearl with its well-preserved medieval soul. The next port of call is Stockholm, the enchanting Swedish capital nicknamed the "Venice of the North". From here the cruise continues towards Tallin followed by St. Petersburg, the magnificent city and home to the Hermitage Museum with three million works of art. The cruise ends as the ship returns to Copenhagen.
Possibility of boarding in Kiel on Sundays.

GERMANY, NORWAY, DENMARK
Depart from Copenhagen on Saturdays: 14 and 28 June, 12 and 26 July, 9 and 23 August 2008 to call into Kiel. From here, the cruise continues towards Oslo, the capital of Norway, with its splendid Vigeland Park, Royal Palace and National Gallery containing Edvard Munch's masterpieces. The next port of call is Stavangerwhere you can admire the summer residence of the royal family, Ledaal Manor, and the imposing Pulpit Rock. This is followed by Flåm with its tiny Norwegian church and the white ‘Snow Road'. The ship then calls into Hellesylt and Geiranger where you can soak up the scenic beauty of the Norwegian fjords before returning to Copenhagen.
Possibility of boarding in Kiel on Sundays

GERMANY, SWEDEN, ESTONIA, RUSSIA, DENMARK
Depart from Copenhagen on Saturday, 2 August and call into Kielin Denmark. You will then go to Visby, the main city of the Gotland islands with its intact medieval Viking structures, then on towards Tallin.After this, the cruise continues to fascinating St. Petersburgstanding on the banks of the Baltic Sea and extending over more than 110 islands linked by more than 700 bridges. This flamboyant city was built following the designs of numerous European 18th- and 19th-century architects. The cruise continues to Stockholm, one of the most beautiful capitals of Europe and then returns to the Danish capital of Copenhagen with its landscape rich in parks and wonderful buildings.

GERMANY, ENGLAND, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, GIBRALTAR
Depart from Copenhagen on Saturday, 6 September for a 12-day cruise to Kiel. After a day's sailing, the next port of call is Doverto admire its famous white cliffs. This is followed by a day at sea before arrival at La Coruñain the far north-west corner of Spain. The trip continues to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, sitting on seven hills and overlooking the estuary of the river Tagus. Next port of call is Gibraltar before entering the Mediterranean Sea and reaching Malaga - a crossroads of cultures and people who have left behind a fantastic historical heritage. You will then cruise to Olbia on the Emerald Coast of Sardinia - the location of exclusive holidays and an incomparable sea.

On the eleventh day, disembark from MSC Lirica in Genoa at the end of a wonderful cruise.



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