ST. PETERSBURG & THE BALTIC SEA
ITINERARY:
1. Arrive Copenhagen
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen,
Denmark. Upon arrival of your SAS flight, a transfer is included
from Copenhagen Airport to the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel in the
heart of the city. Join us this evening for a welcome cocktail
reception and dinner. Radisson SAS Royal Hotel ~ Meals D
2. Sightsee Copenhagen
A morning city sightseeing tour includes Rosenborg Palace,
housing the Danish crown jewels and many other treasures, and
colorful Nyhavn to see The Little Mermaid Statue. Radisson
SAS Royal Hotel ~ Meals B
3. Roskilde / Embark Voyager
Travel to Roskilde, Denmark’s first capital, for a tour of
the Viking Ship Museum. Return to Copenhagen and embark Regent
Seven Seas Voyager.
Regent Seven Seas Voyager ~ Meals BLD
4. Medieval Visby on Gotland Island
Explore fascinating Gotland Island; a walking tour includes
medieval 13th-century Visby and a visit to the western shore to
view fishing villages, farms, and meadows.
Regent Seven Seas Voyager ~ Meals BLD
5. Ancient Tallinn
The walled city of Tallinn, capital of Estonia, captures
your heart with its remarkably preserved buildings and
monuments. Stroll through ancient cobblestone streets, and see
13th-century Toompea Castle and lively Market Square.
Regent Seven Seas Voyager ~ Meals BLD
6. Discover St. Petersburg
Arrive in the glorious city of St. Petersburg, where Voyager
will be docked for two nights. A guided tour includes the
18th-century Peter and Paul Fortress and the golden-spired
Cathedral, hallowed burial ground of the Romanov Dynasty,
including the tomb of Peter the Great. Regent Seven Seas
Voyager ~ Meals BLD
7. St. Petersburg’s Treasures
Tauck has arranged early opening visits to the city’s most
revered sights to allow more leisurely exploration during your
stay. First up – an early morning tour of Catherine Palace, the
magnificent summer palace of Catherine the Great. Attend a
Russian cultural evening tonight. Regent Seven Seas
Voyager ~ Meals BLD
8. The State Hermitage Museum
Visit The State Hermitage Museum early morning; its vast
collections reflect the development of art and world cultures
from the Stone Age through the 21st century, and are considered
among the world’s finest. Return to the ship as your Baltic Sea
cruise continues. Regent Seven Seas Voyager ~ Meals BLD
9. Helsinki, “City By The Sea”
Helsinki is proclaimed as one of the world’s trendiest
cities; sightseeing includes Neo-Classical Senate Square,
Helsinki Cathedral, the Sibelius Monument, Market Square and
underground Temppeliaukio (Rock) Church.
Regent Seven Seas Voyager ~ Meals BLD
10. All About Stockholm
Disembark Voyager in Stockholm this morning. Sightseeing
includes the City Hall and a walking tour of Gamla Stan (Old
Town), where the Royal Palace and other sites reveal centuries
of history; the remainder of the day is free.
Hilton Stockholm Slussen ~ Meals B
11. Canal Cruise / Vasa Museum
Discover Stockholm’s remarkable islands on a cruise along
the city’s canals, and explore the fascinating Vasamuseet (Vasa
Museum). One of the world’s mightiest vessels when built, the
ornate royal warship Vasa capsized and sank following its launch
in 1628, spending the next 333 years on the bottom of
Stockholm’s harbor. Raised in 1961, the historic ship is now the
centerpiece of the city’s most popular museum. Join us for a
farewell dinner tonight. Hilton Stockholm Slussen ~ Meals
BD
12. Journey Home
Tour ends: Stockholm. A transfer from the Hilton Stockholm
Slussen to Arlanda Airport for your SAS flight is included. You
should allow a minimum of 21⁄2 hours for flight check-in at the
airport. Meals B
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