essential cruise - European Cities & Fairytales

Discover some of northern Europe’s most engaging cities on this great value cruise, visiting the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. Explore the characterful Dutch capital along its famous canals, while an overnight visit to Hamburg offers plenty of time to discover the sights of this dynamic city - don’t miss Miniatur Wonderland, the world’s biggest model railway. Sailing into the Baltic Sea, your ship will dock for the night in wonderful Copenhagen. Enjoy the attractions of Tivoli Gardens or perhaps take a trip out to Kronborg Castle, better known as Hamlet’s Elsinore. Your final port of call is the stylish and cosmopolitan Danish city of Aalborg before your ship sails back across the North Sea.

Itinerary

Magellan

• Day 1 London Tilbury
• Day 2 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Day 3 Hamburg, Germany (overnight)
• Day 4 Hamburg
• Day 5 At sea
• Day 6 Copenhagen, Denmark (overnight)
• Day 7 Copenhagen
• Day 8 Aalborg
• Day 9 At sea

Arrive Home

• Day 10 London Tilbury

Day 1 - London Tilbury

At London Tilbury Port, embark Magellan (3T) in preparation for an afternoon sailing.

Day 2 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

We arrive in the Dutch capital this morning, famous for its extensive canals and many fine museums. View the vast collection of works on show at the Van Gogh Museum and the priceless treasures of the Rijksmuseum, take in sights such as the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), the Ann Frank House and the Royal Palace on Dam Square or enjoy a stroll through the Vondelpark, Amsterdam’s largest park. We sail this afternoon.

Day 3 - Hamburg, Germany (overnight)

Magellan docks in Germany’s second-largest city, Hamburg, this afternoon, for an overnight stay. There is plenty to see and do in this busy, cosmopolitan city. Perhaps visit Miniatur Wunderland, the world’s biggest model railway system, featuring extraordinarily detailed dioramas of European cities and landscapes. Take in sights such as the grand 19th century Town Hall and the baroque St Michael’s Church and explore the art collections at the Kunsthalle Hamburg, which houses works by Rembrandt, Gaugin, Monet and Picasso amongst others.

Day 4 - Hamburg

There’s more time in Hamburg today. You might like to browse the shops along The Colonnaden, a stylish pedestrianised shopping street, or just relax in Hamburg’s ‘green heart’ - the attractive city-centre park known as Planten un Blomen. We depart this afternoon.

Day 5 - At sea

Indulge in a relaxing massage in Magellan’s Wellness Centre or take a dip in one of the pools as we spend the day at sea.

Day 6 - Copenhagen, Denmark (overnight)

This afternoon we dock in the delightful Danish capital, Copenhagen. You might like to spend the day in Tivoli Gardens, the world’s oldest amusement park, featuring a vintage fun-fair, lakes, fountains, live bands and dozens of restaurants, pay a visit to the Little Mermaid statue or take a wander around the waterfront Nyhavn district, with its colourful old buildings and excellent restaurants. We stay overnight in Copenhagen.

Day 7 - Copenhagen

Another full day to explore and enjoy wonderful Copenhagen. Watch the Changing of the Guards outside Amalienborg Palace, official residence of Denmark’s Queen, discover the treasures of the National Museum, visit the Renaissance Rosenborg Castle or head out of the city to Denmark’s most famous castle, Kronborg, better known as Shakespeare’s Elsinore. We leave this evening.

Day 8 - Aalborg

We cross to the Danish region of North Jutland this morning, and the charming university city of Aalborg. From your ship you will have a perfect view of the distinctive Utzon Centre, created by Jørn Utzon, the architect who designed the Sydney Opera House. There are regular exhibitions on Danish design here. The Waterfront quarter, alongside the Limfjord, is a pleasant place for a stroll, or you might like to visit Aalborg’s Historical Museum, the 14th century Cathedral of St Budolfi or the Franciscan Monastery ruins, preserved in a subterranean museum under one of the city’s busiest shopping streets. We leave this afternoon.

Day 9 - At sea

Enjoy free time aboard Magellan today.

Day 10 London Tilbury

Arrive at London Tilbury Port.

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Important Information

Please note: Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service is not included and the Titan Price Promise does not apply.