Be it Scandinavia’s idyllic skerry landscape or visiting cities more than 1,000 years old: the coasts of the Baltic Sea await you with diverse views and a great cultural heritage. One of the numerous highlights is the former royal city of the tsars: spend a full three days exploring the magnificent palaces, churches and cultural treasures of St. Petersburg, and marvel as the evening light illuminates the golden domes – a unique experience.
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Individual travel arrangements to cruise departure point
Kiel, departure 18.00 hrs
Kiel
Hanseatic flair between the Elbe and Alster: explore Hamburg* before beginning your cruise.
Relaxation at sea
Riga/Latvia, 7.00 – 17.00 hrs
Riga/Latvia
There is much in the fabulous old town* to remind you of the days when Riga was part of the powerful Hanseatic League: for example, the tower of St Peter’s Cathedral, the “Three Brothers” trade houses and the splendid facade of the House of Blackheads. You can also enjoy an extended panoramic view of the art nouveau and historicist periods from the waterway*.
Tallinn/Estonia, 12.00 – 17.00 hrs
Tallinn/Estonia
Guildhalls, medieval churches and the oldest pharmacy in the Baltic States: Tallinn’s old town seems to come from another era. A highlight of your tour* is the Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral on the Toompea limestone hill. Alternatively, mount a Segway to discover the historic streets of the UNESCO World Heritage Site*.
St. Petersburg/Russia, arrival 7.30 hrs
St. Petersburg/Russia
With three whole days, you will have ample time to explore the legacy of the tsars. Many of the artistic and cultural treasures in the Russian metropolis can be explored during a walk*: from Decembrists’ Square, your route will take you to Palace Square, considered one of the most beautiful in the world with its magnificent Winter Palace. You will also pass numerous palaces on a canal trip*. Afterwards, be impressed by Saint Isaac’s Cathedral*, one of the largest domed churches in the world, with its breathtaking interior. On a visit to the Hermitage*, you will marvel at some of the most famous works of great European masters. Its international renown is also due to the legendary Amber Room – see for yourself by peeking behind the blue-and-white facade of Catherine Palace* in nearby Pushkin, and boost these impressions by taking a city tour* and paying a visit to the Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul. Even the metro is a work of art with its magnificent stations. The Peterhof* summer residence deserves equal attention with its plush, decorated palace interior, and the wonderful park on the Gulf of Finland is perfect for a stroll. Or would you prefer to experience the capital, Moscow*, on a day or an overland excursion?
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, departure 18.00 hrs
Helsinki/Finland, 7.00 – 17.00 hrs
Helsinki/Finland
Get to know the friendly capital from an unfamiliar perspective: in good weather, you can sail in a traditional two-mast schooner* through the skerry landscape. Fancy a journey back in time? With its colourful wooden houses and network of winding alleys, Porvoo* has a history stretching back around 800 years.
Journey through the archipelago
Stockholm/Sweden, arrival 9.00 hrs
Stockholm, departure 13.00 hrs
Journey through the archipelago
Klaipeda/Lithuania, 10.00 – 20.00 hrs
Klaipeda/Lithuania
From the city once known in German as “Memel”, unique natural beauties entice visitors to the “Sahara of Lithuania”: the Curonian Spit* separates the flat lagoon from the open sea, and your ride in a traditional Curonian barge* will provide wonderful views of the endless sand dunes. Even Thomas Mann could not resist its charms, and his residence* now houses a small museum. A bicycle tour* through secluded bays and picturesque fishing villages will lead you along the peninsula.
Gdansk/Poland, 7.00 – 18.00 hrs
Gdansk/Poland
The bubbling fountains in front of Artus Court, richly decorated houses and the imposing St Mary’s Basilica – Gdansk will show you more than 1,000 years of history as you take a tour of the city*. Located on the outskirts of the city, Malbork Castle* delights its visitors: where the German Order once had its base, Europe’s largest and most magnificent knights’ castle now remembers the days of the Crusaders. During a short organ concert*, the 7,876 pipes of Oliwa* will thrill you with their spellbinding tones.
Relaxation at sea
Kiel, arrival 7.00 hrs
Individual travel arrangements from cruise arrival point
Kiel
The north has plenty more to offer: why not visit Hamburg*, for example?
* The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to changes.
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