St. Petersburg and the Baltic Sea

• = cruise day 1. Arrive Copenhagen Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark. A transfer is included from Copenhagen Airport to the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel in the heart of Denmark’s historic capital city. Join us this evening for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Meals D 2. The Sights of Copenhagen A morning city sightseeing tour of Copenhagen includes Rosenborg Palace, housing the Danish crown jewels and many other treasures, and colorful Nyhavn. Spend the remainder of the day exploring this delightful city as you wish; your elegant landmark hotel is just a short stroll from magical Tivoli Gardens and fashionable Strøget. Meals B • 3. Roskilde / Embark Le Boreal Travel to Roskilde, Denmark’s original capital, for a tour of the Viking Ship Museum. Return to Copenhagen and embark Le Boreal for your 7-night cruise. Meals BLD • 4. Cruising the Baltic Sea Spend a full day cruising aboard the innovative Le Boreal, launching in May 2010. Enjoy all the amenities your new state-of-the-art yachting cruise vessel has to offer as it makes its way along the Baltic Sea to Tallinn, Estonia. Meals BLD • 5. Ancient Tallinn Dock this afternoon in the walled medieval city of Tallinn; this ancient city – now the capital of modern Estonia – captures your heart with its remarkably preserved buildings and monuments. Stroll Tallinn’s weathered cobblestone streets with your local guide, and see 13th-century Toompea Castle and lively Market Square. Meals BLD • 6. Discover St. Petersburg Arrive in glorious St. Petersburg this afternoon, where Le Boreal will dock for two nights. Join us for a guided tour today that includes the 18th-century Peter and Paul Fortress and the golden-spired Cathedral, imperial burial ground of the Romanov Dynasty, including the tomb of Peter the Great. Spend the rest of the day as you wish. Meals BLD • 7. St. Petersburg’s Treasures On Tauck’s private tour excursions, you’ll visit St. Petersburg’s most revered sights at the best times, to allow for more leisurely exploration. First up, a guided tour of Catherine Palace, summer palace of Catherine the Great. Attend a Russian cultural evening tonight. Meals BLD • 8. The State Hermitage Museum Visit The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg today; 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. Meals BLD • 9. Helsinki, Finland’s “City By The Sea” Surrounded on three sides by water and compact in size, Helsinki was one of the world’s first planned municipalities with many must-see sights located close together; guided sightseeing includes Neoclassical Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, the Sibelius Monument, Market Square and underground Temppeliaukio (Rock) Church. Meals BLD 10. All About Stockholm, Sweden Disembark Le Boreal 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 Swedish history; the rest of the day is free. Meals B 11. Canal Cruise / Vasa Museum Discover Stockholm’s remarkable islands on a cruise along the city’s canals, and explore the Vasamuseet (Vasa Museum), home to the ornate royal warship Vasa. One of the world’s mightiest vessels when built, it 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 museum. We invite you to join us for a farewell dinner tonight. Meals BD 12. Journey Home Tour ends: Stockholm. A transfer from Sheraton Stockholm Hotel to Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport for your flight home is included. Allow a minimum of 21/2 hours for flight check-in. Meals B

 

•   All gratuities to Tauck Director(s), ship staff aboard Le Boreal and local guides

Day 1: Arrive in Copenhagen
Welcome to Denmark! A transfer is included from Copenhagen Airport to Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen in the heart of the Danish capital. Meet your fellow travel companions at tonight's welcome cocktail reception and dinner in your center-city hotel.
Overnight: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Copenhagen's Rosenborg Palace, Nyhavn & more
On a Copenhagen sightseeing tour, see the Danish crown jewels and other treasures at Rosenborg Palace, built in Dutch Renaissance style, and visit the colorful district of Nyhavn. The afternoon and evening are free to explore the city as you please; wonderful Tivoli Gardens and the fashionable pedestrian area of Stroget are a short walk from your landmark hotel.
Overnight: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3: • From Viking ships in Roskilde to your cruise ship
Travel to Roskilde – Denmark's religious, cultural, and political center from the Viking times through the Middle Ages – and visit the Viking Ship Museum, featuring five ships from the 11th century that were discovered in the 1960s. Returning to Copenhagen, board Le Boreal and set off to cruise Russia by way of the Baltic Sea.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: • A day at sea aboard the new Le Boreal
Launching in May 2010, the innovative Le Boreal sets a new standard in cruising – and as you sail the Baltic Sea en route to Tallinn, Estonia, you'll have an entire glorious day at sea to check out all the amenities this sleek, state-of-the-art yacht offers... including fine dining in the elegant Le Restaurant Gastronomique or the casual Le Grill Restaurant... cocktails and music in three stylish lounges... informative lectures and entertainment in Le Théâtre... a workout in the fitness center, and much more.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: • Exploring ancient Tallinn, Estonia
Dock in the walled city of Tallinn for a day of discovery in the age-old capital of Estonia, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities. Accompanied by your local guide, stroll through narrow cobblestone streets and the main Market Square of Old Town; admire the 13th-century Toompea Castle, Estonia's traditional seat of power. Enjoy lunch with time to wander afterwards.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: • Russia's cultural capital, St. Petersburg
Cruise Russia and arrive in the glorious imperial city of St. Petersburg. A guided tour of city sights includes the imposing Peter and Paul Fortress, built in the 18th century as the core of Peter the Great’s new capital, what the czar called his "window on the west";  inside the fortress, Peter and Paul Cathedral – with its tall golden spire – contains the tombs of all the Russian czars. Explore more of St. Petersburg on your own this afternoon.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: • Catherine Palace & an evening of Russian culture
In St. Petersburg, take advantage of early visits to the city's most revered sights to avoid crowds. Tour Catherine Palace in Pushkin, the Rococo summer residence of the Romanovs – you'll immediately notice the ornate blue-and-white ornamental façade; lavish interiors feature gilded wall carvings and intricate ceiling murals, and opulent touches including silk wallpaper, crystal chandeliers and marble chimneys. This evening, attend a Russian cultural event.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8: • The State Hermitage Museum
Take a privately guided tour of The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg today, housing one of the largest collections of art and artifacts in the world. Displays include prehistoric cultures, classical antiquities, Western European art, and golden treasures. Pursue your own interests in the afternoon, and then set sail once again, as Le Boreal continues to cruise Russia and the Baltic Sea.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9: • Helsinki, "City by the Sea"
Helsinki – Finland's capital and "city by the sea," surrounded on three sides by water – welcomes you for a day of exploration that's sure to be among the highlights of your cruise. See historic Neoclassical Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, the Sibelius Monument, Market Square and the extraordinary Temppeliaukio (Rock) Church on a guided sightseeing tour.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10: Disembark in Stockholm, Sweden's island city
Bid the crew of Le Boreal adieu as you disembark the yacht in Stockholm, which is strategically positioned on 14 islands. Sightseeing includes City Hall, where Nobel Prize festivities take place, and a walking tour along the cobbled streets of medieval Gamla Stan, or Old Town. Spend the remainder of the day as you please.
Overnight: Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 11: Stockholm's canals and the Vasa Museum
A cruise through Stockholm’s canals reveals the city's remarkable islands, as well as its seafaring past. This great maritime heritage is also brought to life during your visit to the fascinating Vasa Museum – featuring the impressive Vasa, an ornate royal warship that sank in the harbor following its launch in 1628 and was raised in 1961. Enjoy a free afternoon, then share impressions of your memorable cruise at this evening's farewell dinner.
Overnight: Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 12: Homeward bound from Stockholm
Tour ends: Stockholm. A transfer from the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel to Arlanda Airport for your flight is included. You should allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in at the airport.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

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