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Day 4 – St. Petersburg, Russia
From morning through the next day, explore
majestic St. Petersburg. Enjoy an included
tour that shows you St. Isaac’s Cathedral,
the Peter and Paul Fortress, Nevsky
Prospekt and more. Our overnight stay
allows time to choose an optional tour of
the Hermitage Museum, an evening at a
private concert and more, as we will be
spending the night in port.
Day 5 –St. Petersburg, Russia
Awake in St. Petersburg for a second day of
exploration. Today you can choose to return
to the city for a more detailed look at the
wonders on display or journey into the
countryside to visit the magnificent summer palaces of the tsars of Russia. If you didn’t take yesterday’s included
guided tour, you can do so today. Or opt for one of the many optional tours.
Day 6 – Tallinn, Estonia
As you take a stroll through the meticulously restored medieval streets of old town Tallinn, you will feel the aura of
the 14th and 15th centuries of the Estonian capital. Essential is a visit to the colossal Alexander Nevsky Cathedral,
built in the Russian Orthodox style. Explore the sumptuously Baroque Kadriorg Palace, intended as a summer
residence for Catherine the First of Russia, now the home of the foreign art collection of the Art Museum of
Estonia. Last but not least, feast on marzipan, for this is the honey and almond confection’s birthplace. Intricate
edible creations can be found throughout the city, and should be sampled as often as possible.
Day 7 – Cruise the Baltic Sea
Relax today aboard your ship. Learn more about your upcoming destinations during an intriguing port talk,
and explore your ship, perhaps unwinding in The Spa, where you can enjoy the Snow Grotto and Sauna, or by
taking a dip in the Infinity Pool. Tonight, try a regional specialty in The Restaurant, or take in a recent movie
in one of our three theaters—two indoor and one under the stars at the Main Pool.
Day 8 – Gdańsk, Poland
Gilded Goldwasser. Glowing amber. Gothic cathedrals. Your stop in Gdańsk is a visit to one of the richest cities
in the Hanseatic League of old. Spend the morning strolling the remarkably restored Old Town with its mix of
Gothic, Renaissance and baroque styles. Perhaps you’ll indulge in the traditional pierogi dumplings, or a glass of
gold-flecked Goldwasser—a liqueur created here in the 16th century. Or, opt to explore the medieval Teutonic
stronghold of Malbork Castle, the world’s largest brick castle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 9 – Berlin (Warnemünde), Germany
From port, take the included transfer through the scenic countryside of the Mecklenburg region to
Germany’s historic capital, Berlin—just a few hours away—where you will have the day to explore. Here you
can discover at your own pace the major sights of the Berlin Wall, Alexanderplatz square and Checkpoint
Charlie. Alternatively, on an optional tour take lunch in the Käfer restaurant, which perches atop the
magnificent Reichstag.
Day 10 – Copenhagen, Denmark
Originally a Viking fishing village founded in the 10th century, the Danish capital boasts over 850 years of
history. With an entire day to explore, pass the brightly colored houses of Nyhavn, or New Harbor, once the
home of Hans Christian Andersen. Discover the sumptuously rococo interiors of Amalienborg Palace, the
winter residence of the Danish royal family. You may also want to consider a trip to the ornate Kronborg
Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the inspirational setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This fairy-tale
city provides plenty to explore, including delights for your palate at one of the many Michelin-starred
restaurants, where you can indulge in a decadent lunch or an early dinner.
Day 11 – Ålborg, Denmark
Founded by the Vikings in the late 900s, this historic city straddles both sides of the Limfjord Sound. Spend
the morning strolling along to Nytorv (New Square) to see the Renaissance-style Jens Bang’s House, the
baroque-style Town Hall, and the charming 14th-century Budolfi Church. Take in the lively Jomfru Ane Gade,
a street lined with trendy cafés and restaurants. Or, opt for a tour led by a local chef to taste traditional
aquavit, an herb-infused spirit distilled here since the 15th century.