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- Ports of Call: London (Dover); Copenhagen; Berlin (Warnemuende); Tallinn; St. Petersburg; Helsinki; Stockholm.
- Sail date: Monday, September 7, 2009.
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| Day | Port of Call | Arrive | Depart |
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| Monday, September 7, 2009 |
Dover |
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04:00 PM |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2009 |
At Sea |
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| Wednesday, September 9, 2009 |
Copenhagen |
09:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Thursday, September 10, 2009 |
Warnemunde |
07:30 AM |
10:00 PM |
| Friday, September 11, 2009 |
At Sea |
-- |
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| Saturday, September 12, 2009 |
Tallinn |
09:00 AM |
05:30 PM |
| Sunday, September 13, 2009 |
St. Petersburg |
08:00 AM |
-- |
| Monday, September 14, 2009 |
St. Petersburg |
-- |
07:00 PM |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 |
Helsinki |
08:00 AM |
05:30 PM |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2009 |
Stockholm |
09:30 AM |
04:00 PM |
| Thursday, September 17, 2009 |
At Sea |
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| Friday, September 18, 2009 |
At Sea |
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| Saturday, September 19, 2009 |
Dover |
05:00 AM |
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Information above subject to change, please confirm details at time of booking. |
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Peter the Great's sparkling "Window on Europe" was built to showcase the enormous wealth of the czars: the Summer Palace, the Peter and Paul Fortress - and the rooms of the Hermitage, which house one of the world's greatest collection of art. Attend the ballet or a folkloric show during your overnight stay.
Available shore excursions in St. Petersburg, Russia:
- Russian Military Legacy Tour: Get an insight into Russia's military history when you visit the Artillery, Engineers and Signals Museum. Then proceed to the State Museum of Russian Political History in the former mansion of Matilda Kshsinskaya, prima ballerina of the Mariinsky Theater. Finally, you'll visit the exhibition of 'The Memorial Halls of Lenin.'
- Pushkin & The Hermitage Tour: Travel through the Egyptian gates to the Tsar's Village in Pushkin. Catherine's Palace ranks as one of the masterpieces of world art. Tour this magnificent palace then enjoy a lunch that is fit for royalty. A Hermitage Museum tour follows.
- Grand St. Petersburg Tour: Start at The Spit of Vasilievsky Island, and let the Neva River guide you to historical landmarks including Peter the Great's log cabin and The Church on Spilled Blood. The coach adventures deeper to visit the fabulous Hermitage Museum.
- Imperial St. Petersburg Tour: Made for Royalty, the town of Peterhof boasts the Grand Palace and is resplendent with fountains and gardens. A hydrofoil transfer lands you in Tour : where you explore famous churches and museums of grandeur.
- Magnificent St. Petersburg Tour: Wisely, this multi-faceted tour begins at the city's center. All main historical attractions of this remarkable city are tapped. Start passing by St. Peter and Paul Fortress and end with a visit to Catherine's Palace and the parks of Pushkin.
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The wealth of Canterbury was brought in by the visiting pilgrims who were immortalized by Chaucer in his 'Canterbury Tales.' Canterbury's famous cathedral has an interesting history and housed the tombs of many famous archbishops, along with the Black Prince and Henry IV.
Sample shore excursions:
- Canterbury (Ending In Central London) - Venture into the heart of the ancient city of Canterbury, the chief Cathedral city of the kingdom. Your in-depth walk through the cathedral will be brought to life into an exciting and colorful history of this superb example of medieval craftsmanship.
- Panoramic London & Free Time - Start your tour with a drive towards central London, seeing many of the city's magnificent and historic highlights: Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament; the 11th century Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. Admire St. Paul's Cathedral and stop for photos and refreshments at the Tower of London.
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Our stop at the busy north German port of Warnemunde gives you the opportunity to join one of our most exciting optional excursions: a visit by train to Berlin. From the imposing Brandenburg Gate to Berlin's grand museums and opera houses, you'll see it all during this full day tour of Germany's historic capital and one of Europe's great cultural centers.
Sample shore excursions:
- Berlin - East Meets West
- Berlin on Your Own
- Berlin's Jewish Heritage
- Mecklenburg Countryside & the Molli Train
- Rostock
- Splendor of Berlin
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Hans Christian Andersen's wistful Little Mermaid greets all who sail into Copenhagen’s historic harbor. Visit the royal residence at Amalienborg, the Christianborg Palace and Rosenborg Castle, where the crown jewels are kept. Shop along the traffic-free Stroget. And tonight, perhaps visit Tivoli Gardens and watch fireworks light up the sky in the world's first amusement park.
Sample shore excursions in Copenhagen, Denmark:
- Roskilde - Vikingland Tour: Drive through the Danish countryside to Roskilde, the former capital of Denmark and home of the spectacular Viking Ship Museum. It was here in the fjord that five original 11th-century Viking ships were excavated in 1962. The museum offers an opportunity to experience the ships, the Viking age, and life at sea. Visit Roskilde Cathedral, located on the ridge of Roskilde Fjord and added to UNESCO's list of the world's most precious cultural assets, in 1995.
- Funen - Hans Christian Andersen Tour: This tour takes you on a delightful visit to Denmark's garden, the island of Funen, with its orchards and hop gardens, flowers along the roadside, stately manor homes, and market towns. Continue to Odense, the hometown of the beloved and world-famous poet and writer of fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen. Visit both his childhood home and museum which exhibits his letters and manuscripts, editions of all his books and personal effects.
- Castles Of North Zealand Tour: This full day excursion will take you through the beautiful countryside of North Zealand to visit the famous castles of Kronborg and Frederiksborg. Stop in the town of Elsinore for an exterior visit of Kronborg Castle better known as 'Hamlet's Castle'and immortalized when Shakespeare chose it as his setting for the tragedy of Hamlet. Continue to the charming village of Fredensborg for a short photo stop at Fredensborg Palace, the spring and autumn residence of the Royal Family. You'll then continue and visit the magnificent Renaissance-style Frederiksborg Castle, serving as the National Museum of History.
- Charming Copenhagen Walk & Cruise: Take a walking tour of this beautiful city, taking in the sites of Langelinie Marina, the world-famous 'Little Mermaid', and the modern, but elegant Amaliehaven Square, with the Queen's Palace, Amalienborg right behind the square. Arrive to the Nyhavn Canlas, an area previously known as the sailors' quarter but which is today a fashionable promenade with bars and restaurants. Proceed into medieval Copenhagen with its cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses and narrow courtyards, then pass the Christiansborg Castle, housing the Danish Government. At Gammel Strand, board a local canal boat for a leisurely cruise through the canals of Christianshavn.
- Copenhagen Brewery Tour: Enjoy a guided tour of the Carlsborg Brewery Visitor's Center, located in the 1847 building which housed the original brewery. You'll then continue on to one of Copenhagen's latest additions to the microbreweries in the district of Vesterbro and taste the five different beers brewed there. The last stop is at Nørrebro Bryghus, a brewery makes its own Belgian white beer, dark New York lager (brewed as it was before prohibition), Bombay Pale Ale and a malt, sweet, English-style stout with a 7.5% alcohol content as well as many others.
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The nickname, “Venice of the North,” hardly does justice to Stockholm's uniquely beautiful natural setting. Lovely islands are laced by an intricate system of waterways and bridges, strung between a freshwater lake and the sea. Gabled houses lean out over narrow alleys in the old town, while just blocks away a magnificent 17th-century palace overlooks the wide harbor.
Sample shore excursions in Stockholm, Sweden:
- Stockholm Art & Sculpture Tour: Tour Millesgarden, the garden and villa of Sweden's most famous sculptor, Carl Milles, and a work of art in its own right. You'll continue to the Museum of Modern Art, located on the isle of Skeppsholmen and housing one of Europe's best collections of 20th-century art. Then proceed to Waldemarsudde, originally the home of Prince Eugen and now one of Sweden's most popular art galleries.
- Rooftop Walk Tour: Try something sensational and unique to Stockholm . a guided walk conducted along the roofs of the city. You'll be stunned by the fantastic views and the fascinating stories that your guide will narrate. Then, continue to the Old Town for a walk on ground in Stockholm's oldest and coziest quarter, Gamla Stan.
- City Hall, Royal Palace & Old Town Tour: Stockholm's City Hall marks your first stop. Here, the Nobel Prize banquet is housed. Next, off to Gamla Stan where you explore the richly decorated Baroque Royal Palace. Finally, poke around 15th and 16th century houses for something new.
- Panoramic Stockholm & The Vasa Museum Tour: Be swept away by a viewpoint stop of the city at Fjallgatan. More photo opts ahead, see sights like Gamla Stan and the Royal Dramatic Theater en route to Djurgarden Island and the Vasa Museum -- built around a 17th century warship.
- The Best Of Stockholm Tour: From its roots as a fortress in the mid-13 century where Lake Malaren meets the Baltic Sea, Stockholm now boasts many landmarks. Two standouts you'll visit are the imposing City Hall with its remarkable courtyards and the Vasa Museum built around the famous 17th century war ship.
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