| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul | Copenhagen, Denmark | 4:30 PM | |
| 13 Jul | Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany | 7 AM | 10 PM |
| 14 Jul | At sea | ||
| 15 Jul | Tallinn,Estonia | 10 AM | 5 PM |
| 16 Jul | St. Petersburg, Russia | 7 AM | overnight |
| 17 Jul | St. Petersburg, Russia | 6 PM | |
| 18 Jul | Helsinki, Finland | 7 AM | 5 PM |
| 19 Jul | Stockholm, Sweden | 8 AM |
Before we set sail, the capital of Denmark will definitely make you smile. Despite being a great European capital, Copenhagen has managed to maintain the charm and character of its small fishing village roots. As the epicenter for simple, clean Scandinavian design, Copenhagen is a great place to shop for furniture and home decor. Take a stroll down the bustling Stroget; visit Kronberg Castle, the setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet; or explore Tivoli, the inspiration for Walt Disney's theme parks.
Located at the mouth of the Warnow River, Warnemunde is a charming fishing town whose wide white-sand beaches, restaurants and pubs are popular with locals and visitors. It's a great jumping-off point for Berlin, where you can try to trace the remains of the Berlin Wall and explore the newly-hip cafes and restaurants on the former Communist side. Known for its underground music and dance scene, Berlin is also home to the historic Brandenburg Gate and the controversial new Holocaust Memorial.
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is one of the oldest cities on the Baltic Sea. Much of it has remained unchanged since its founding 600 years ago, enabling visitors to enjoy architectural marvels, like the soaring towers of Toompea Castle and the exquisite Russian Orthodox Cathedral. A romantic walk awaits as you explore the medieval cobblestone alleyways, cracking walls and old buildings from the Middle Ages. Today, Tallinn is also filled with parks, museums, sports centers, hotels and cafés.
St. Petersburg was reportedly built to resemble western cities such as London, Paris and Vienna. Although, once you see it, you'll agree there's nothing quite like this regal city. St. Petersburg embodies the soul of Imperial Russia, with elegant facades, glorious cathedrals and grand residences built by Peter the Great. Under Catherine the Great, the city gained new splendor with elaborate palaces, lovely parks and magnificent squares designed by French and Italian architects.
Occupying a peninsula and several islands, Helsinki is the sparkling capital of Finland, an elegant city of spectacular architecture, beautiful gardens, and harborside parks. The Finns have long been admired for graceful design. Helsinki's architecture spans many styles and centuries, from medieval to neoclassical, as well as the superb ultra-modern creations by Aalto, Saarinen, and other Finnish masters.
Fifty bridges connect this Swedish capital's fourteen islands to its mainland. Undoubtedly, this was to ensure that Swedes could enjoy every inch of this magnificent city's parks, museums, and palaces - the most famous being the 600-room Royal Palace. Make your way through the Gamla Stan, or Old Town, packed with historic buildings, shops and caf?s. Then try Aquavit, a potato based liquor, served ice-cold and drunk as a shot. Locals love it, but be warned: it's a lot stronger than you think!
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