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2008
Begins Copenhagen
July 31
August 14

Begins Stockholm
July 4
August 7, 21

Regent Seven Seas Voyager

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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 Baltics, see ancient castles, crown jewels, 13th-century ruins at Visby, ornate palaces, Viking ships, and Old World masterpieces. In St. Petersburg, take in The State Hermitage Museum and Catherine the Great’s beloved Palace. Also explore the historic cities of Copenhagen, Denmark; Helsinki, Finland; 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.

Northbound - Copenhagen to Stockholm / Southbound itinerary available upon request.

• Indicates day of cruising

1. Arrive Copenhagen
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark. Upon arrival of your SAS flight, a transfer is included from Copenhagen Airport to the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel in the heart of the city. Join us this evening for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Radisson SAS Royal Hotel ~ Meals D

2. Sightsee Copenhagen
A morning city sightseeing tour includes Rosenborg Palace, housing the Danish crown jewels and many other treasures, and colorful Nyhavn to see The Little Mermaid Statue. Radisson SAS Royal Hotel ~ Meals B

• 3. Roskilde / Embark Voyager
Travel to Roskilde, Denmark’s first capital, for a tour of the Viking Ship Museum. Return to Copenhagen and embark Regent Seven Seas Voyager. Meals BLD

• 4. Medieval Visby on Gotland Island
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. Meals BLD

• 5. Ancient Tallinn
The walled city of Tallinn is resplendent in its remarkably preserved buildings and monuments. Stroll through ancient cobblestone streets, admiring St. Nicholas Church, 13th-century Toompea Castle and lively Market Square. Meals BLD

• 6. Discover St. Petersburg
Arrive in the glorious city of St. Petersburg, where Voyager will be docked for two nights. A guided tour includes the 18th-century Peter and Paul Fortress and the golden-inspired Cathedral, hallowed burial ground of the Romanov Dynasty, including the tomb of Peter the Great. Meals BLD

• 7. St. Petersburg’s Treasures
Tauck has arranged early opening visits to the city’s most revered sights to allow more leisurely exploration during your stay. First up – an early morning tour of Catherine the Great’s magnificent Summer Palace in Pushkin. Attend a Russian cultural evening tonight. Meals BLD

• 8. The State Hermitage Museum
Visit The State Hermitage Museum in 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. Return to the ship as your Baltic Sea cruise continues. Meals BLD

• 9. Helsinki, “City By The Sea”
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


10. All About Stockholm
Disembark Voyager 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 history; the remainder of the day is free. Hilton Stockholm Slussen ~ Meals B

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

12. Journey Home
Tour ends: Stockholm. A transfer from the Hilton Stockholm Slussen to Arlanda Airport for your SAS flight is included. You should allow a minimum of 21⁄2 hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B
 

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