The Baltic Sea coastlines reveal some wonderful views, which have been captivating people for centuries. The riches left behind by the bishops, kings and tsars are equally impressive. The white church towering nobly over Helsinki, for example, and the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, which is still home to the Royal family today. The Tsar's palaces in St. Petersburg have ample treasures for you to admire. Some truly unforgettable insights await on this cruise.
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Passengers travelling the world unaccompanied on this cruise do not pay the surcharge for single occupancy of the suite in categories 1 - 7. Further information and bookings at your travel agency or at Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
At anchor - If the ship anchors in open water the ferrying ashore will be done with tenders or Zodiacs.
Individual travel arrangements to cruise departure point
Overnight stay on board
Hamburg, 4.00 hrs departure
Daytime transit through the Kiel Canal
Hamburg
Arrive a little earlier in the Hanseatic city and discover Hamburg on your own*.
Passage through the Kiel Canal
The daytime transit through the Kiel Canal links the North Sea with the Baltic and runs for 100km right through the green countryside of Schleswig-Holstein. It is one of the busiest artificial waterways in the world.
Copenhagen, 8.00 hrs – 18.00 hrs
Copenhagen/Denmark
The statue of the Little Mermaid stands at only 1.25m high and is a landmark of this charming city. It is one of the destinations on your city walking tour* to Amalienborg Palace and through the Nyhavn district. A tour will take you to visit the futuristic Royal Opera House and you will discover the picturesque canals of Christianshavn by boat. The royal city is also fascinating from a bird's eye perspective - the view from the helicopter* extends right out as far as the Öresund Bridge.
Visby, 13.00 hrs – 19.00 hrs
Visby/Gotland/Sweden
Visby* flourished under the Hanseatic League, becoming an important trading centre. Reminders of its heyday include the well-preserved city walls, as well as half-timbered houses, the domed church and the "Galgbacken". Together they form an impressive UNESCO World Heritage site. You can see the delightful natural landscape of Gotland on a bicycle tour to the steep Högklint cliffs*.
Stockholm, 8.00 hrs arrival
Stockholm/Sweden
The "floating city" was built on 14 islands -making it perfect for visiting the royal sites by boat*. A city tour will take you to the Vasa Museum*. You can admire the works of sculptor Carl Milles in the sculpture garden* and visit his former home. Those of you who are looking for adventure can go on a fast-paced RIB tour* through the skerries - these agile dinghies can reach speeds of up to 40 knots.
Stockholm, 14.00 hrs departure
Passage through the skerries
Tallinn, 8.00 hrs arrival
Tallinn/Estonia
With their guild houses and medieval churches, the narrow streets in Tallinn's historic centre* are like something out of a different era. The highlights of your walking tour* include the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Nicholas' Church. A jeep tour will take you to see a spectacle of nature - the views over the coastline from the cliffs of the Pakri Peninsula*.
Tallinn, 2.00 hrs departure
Helsinki, 7.00 hrs – 17.00 hrs
Helsinki/Finland
The white cathedral dominates the city centre and is the focal point of the neoclassical Senate Square. The prominent Finlandia Hall and the Church of the Rock are other highlights of a visit to charming Helsinki*. Alvar Aalto* also had a great influence on the city's architecture and you can follow a city tour dedicated to his legacy.
St. Petersburg, 7.00 hrs arrival
St. Petersburg/Russia
You have two days to discover the countless artworks and cultural treasures of this Russian city, such as on a city tour* including a visit to the Peter and Paul Cathedral. In nearby Pushkin, the Catharine Palace* is enchanting with its reconstruction of the legendary amber room. Catherine II acquired the first paintings for the collection at the State Hermitage Museum* – today one of the largest museums in the world. You can see the Winter Palace from the water on a canal trip*. The magnificence of Saint Isaac's Cathedral, featuring one of the largest copper domes in the world, is also impressive. On the Gulf of Finland lies the summer residence of the Tsars - the Peterhof Palace* with its lavishly decorated rooms and splendid grounds. Even the Metro* is a work of art - the stations are each decorated with magnificent columns and feudal chandeliers.
St. Petersburg, 19.00 hrs departure
Relaxation at sea
Riga, 8.00 hrs – 18.00 hrs
Riga/Latvia
There are many reminders in the city's delightful historic centre* of the days when Riga was part of the mighty Hanseatic League - such as the "Three Brothers" tradesmen's houses and the tower of St Peter's Church. The "Pearl of the Baltic" is also adorned by a great many buildings from the Belle Epoque*.
Klaipeda, 10.30 hrs – 19.00 hrs
Danzig (Gdansk), 7.00 hrs – 19.00 hrs
Danzig (Gdansk)/Poland
From the High Gate of the former defensive fortifications to the Green Gate in the Renaissance style - admire the pretty Hanseatic city on the ancient Royal Route*. The largest fortress in Europe was the home of the Teutonic Knights. It took around 100 years to build the brick walls of Malbork Castle*, which was impregnable.
Relaxation at sea
Kiel, 7.00 hrs arrival
Individual travel arrangements from cruise arrival point
Kiel
Start your journey home or give in to the temptation of an individual visit to Hamburg*.
* These arrangements are not included in the cruise price. The shore activities listed here are in the planning stage and are subject to changes.
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Play on the following greens during the EUR1412 cruise:
Thu 26 June Copenhagen, Denmark – Kokkedal Golf Club
Against the fabulous backdrop of the Kokkedal Slot castle, the open
parkland with its gentle hills is the perfect setting for this
delightful 18-hole golf course, which challenges players to precision
strokes and tactical play.
Sat 28 June Stockholm, Sweden – Bro Hof Slott Castle Course
With numerous bunkers, water hazards and a fast green, this is probably
the best golf course in the vicinity of Stockholm. Situated right by
Lake Malar, it offers... Read more
Play on the following greens during the EUR1412 cruise:
Thu 26 June Copenhagen, Denmark – Kokkedal Golf Club
Against the fabulous backdrop of the Kokkedal Slot castle, the open
parkland with its gentle hills is the perfect setting for this
delightful 18-hole golf course, which challenges players to precision
strokes and tactical play.
Sat 28 June Stockholm, Sweden – Bro Hof Slott Castle Course
With numerous bunkers, water hazards and a fast green, this is probably
the best golf course in the vicinity of Stockholm. Situated right by
Lake Malar, it offers two golf courses with a total of 36 holes,
covering a stretch of around seven kilometres.
Mon 30 June Tallin, Estonia – Estonian GC
The establishment opened in 2005 and impresses golfers with its 18-hole
Sea Course and 9-hole Stone Course. Whether you’re teeing off in front
of boulders deposited during the Ice Age, standing on the fairway amidst
ancient oak trees or playing the challenging holes along the coast, you
will always find yourself in outstanding natural surroundings here.
Tue 1 July Helsinki, Finland, Talma GC
(additional course 1) Hilly wooded areas, open spaces and plenty of
water hazards provide the challenges on this beautiful course.
Mon 7 July Gdingen, Poland – Sierra GC
This hilly, modern 18-hole course in Poland was designed by the Scot Cameron Sinclair.
The EUROPA golf arrangement can only be booked in conjunction with a
cruise and as a package as specified prior to departure. Minimum number
of participants: 10 persons. In the case of an insufficient number of
participants, the cruise will be cancelled 4 weeks before the scheduled
departure at the latest. Please note our general information and the
supplementary Golf & Cruise travel conditions.
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