A route between ports and cities
The Metropolis Tour starts and ends in Hamburg. Between them are two sea days and four port calls: Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre and Southampton. The MSC Poesia connects these stages as a floating base for winter city exploration.
Ports and excursions
Rotterdam is the starting point for Gouda, with its old town, canals and St John's Church. From Zeebrugge, the journey continues to Brussels, where the city rhythm shifts between the Atomium, Grand Place and the Galeries Royales.
Le Havre lies directly on the Normandy coast and invites an independent day in the city. In Southampton, the route opens towards Windsor, with its castle, St George's Chapel and a walk along the Thames.
In the novel
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