St. Petersburg & the Baltic Sea

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From the Viking era to the Middle Ages to the flowering of European culture, this Baltic Sea cruise takes in the sweep of history from storied Scandinavian capitals to magnificent St. Petersburg, Russia. As you cruise Russia and the Baltic, see ancient castles, crown jewels, 13th-century ruins at Visby, ornate palaces, Viking ships, and Old World masterpieces. Plus enjoy a medieval feast! In St. Petersburg, take in The State Hermitage Museum and Catherine the Great's beloved Palace. Also explore the historic cities of Copenhagen, Denmark, Tallinn, Estonia, and Stockholm, Sweden. Spend the seven-night cruise portion aboard the upscale, 700-guest Regent Seven Seas Voyager, offering suites with private balconies.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Copenhagen, Denmark

 
Hotels

Tour begins: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark. Meals D

Copenhagen, Denmark Hotels picture

Day 2 - Copenhagen, Denmark

 
Sightsee Copenhagen
Sightseeing

Sightseeing tour includes Rosenborg Palace, housing the Danish crown jewels and many other treasures, and colorful Nyhavn to see The Little Mermaid Statue.
Meals B

Copenhagen, Denmark Sightseeing picture

Day 3 - Roskilde, Denmark

 
Roskilde / Embark Voyager
Museums

Travel to Roskilde, Denmark’s first capital, for a tour of the Viking Ship Museum.

Sea Cruises

Return to Copenhagen and embark Regent Seven Seas Voyager. Meals BLD


Day 4 - At Sea

 
Medieval Visby on Gotland Island
Sea Cruises

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


Day 5 - At Sea

 
Ancient Tallinn
Sea Cruises

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


Day 6 - St. Petersburg, Russia

 
Discover St. Petersburg
Sea Cruises

Arrive in the glorious city of St. Petersburg, where Voyager will be docked for two nights.

Sightseeing

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


Day 7 - St. Petersburg, Russia

 
St. Petersburg’s Treasures
Sightseeing

We have arranged early opening visits to the city’s most revered sights to allow more leisurely exploration during your stay. First, an early morning tour of Catherine Palace, the magnificent summer palace of Catherine the Great.

Performing Arts

Attend a Russian cultural evening tonight.
Regent Seven Seas Voyager ~ Meals BLD


Day 8 - At Sea

 
The State Hermitage Museum
Museums

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.

Sea Cruises

Return to the ship as your Baltic Sea cruise continues.
Regent Seven Seas Voyager ~ Meals BLD


Day 9 - At Sea

 
Helsinki, “City By The Sea”
Sightseeing

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


Day 10 - Stockholm, Sweden

 
All About Stockholm
Sea Cruises

Disembark Voyager in Stockholm this morning.

Sightseeing

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


Day 11 - Stockholm, Sweden

 
Canal Cruise / Vasa Museum
River Cruises

Discover Stockholm’s remarkable islands on a cruise along the city’s canals, and explore the fascinating Vasamuseet (Vasa Museum).

Sightseeing

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


Day 12 - Stockholm, Sweden

 
Journey Home
Airport Transfers

Tour ends: Stockholm. A transfer from the Hilton Stockholm Slussen to Arlanda Airport.


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