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St. Petersburg and the Baltic Sea
2008 Itinerary featuring 12 days from $7,090       Ocean Cruising  Two Week  
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From the Viking era to the Middle Ages to the flowering of European culture, Tauck's Baltic Sea and Russia cruises take in the sweep of history from storied Scandinavian capitals to magnificent St. Petersburg, Russia. See ancient castles, crown jewels, 13th-century ruins at Visby, ornate palaces, Viking ships, and Old World masterpieces. In St. Petersburg, visit The State Hermitage Museum and Catherine the Great’s beloved Palace. Also explore the historic cities of Copenhagen, Denmark; Tallinn, Estonia; Helsinki, Finland; 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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2008 Itinerary


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Day 1: Arrive in Stockholm
Tour begins at 6:00 p.m. at Hilton Stockholm Slussen. Upon arrival of your SAS flight, a transfer is included from the Arlanda Airport to Hilton Stockholm Slussen in the heart of Stockholm. Meet your fellow travel companions at the welcome cocktail reception and dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Hilton Stockholm Slussen, Stockholm, Sweden

Day 2: All about Stockholm
Sightseeing in Stockholm with a local guide 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.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hilton Stockholm Slussen, Stockholm, Sweden

Day 3: Canal cruise, ancient ships
Take a cruise through Stockholm’s canals to the 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. Board Regent Seven Seas Voyager to launch one of Tauck's popular Baltic Sea and Russia cruises.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager

Day 4: Ancient Tallinn
Discover the walled city of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. 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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager

Day 5: Treasures of St. Petersburg
Your Russia cruise arrives in the glorious city of St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia. 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. Inside the fortress, Peter and Paul Cathedral, with its tall golden spire, contains the tombs of all the Russian czars.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager

Day 6: 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 the Great’s beloved Palace in Pushkin, with its blue-and-white ornamental façade and lavish interior. In the evening, attend a Russian cultural event.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager

Day 7: The Hermitage Museum
Take an early morning private guided tour of The State Hermitage Museum, housing one of the largest collections of art and artifacts in the world, before the crowds arrive. Displays include prehistoric cultures, classical antiquities, Western European art, and golden treasures. Set sail for Helsinki, Finland, enjoying coastal views from your balconied suite.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager

Day 8: Hail Helsinki
In seaside Helsinki, a sightseeing excursion shows you Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Market Square, and Sibelius Monument dedicated to the great Finnish composer. Visit the Temppeliaukio Church, or Church of the Rock, a modern design hewn out of solid granite.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager

Day 9: Medieval Visby on Gotland Island
Our Baltic and Russia cruise explores the island of Gotland, Sweden. Take a walking tour of the fortified medieval town of Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the western shore where the scenery includes fishing villages, farms, and meadows.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager

Day 10: Castles in Copenhagen
Disembark Seven Seas Voyager in Copenhagen, Denmark, as one of Tauck's popular Baltic Sea and Russia cruises draws to a close. On the city sightseeing tour, see Rosenborg Palace and the Danish crown jewels. Visit colorful Nyhavn and see The Little Mermaid statue; your afternoon and evening are free to explore the city.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark

Day 11: Viking ships
Travel to Roskilde, Denmark’s religious, cultural, and political center from the Viking times through the Middle Ages, for a visit to the Viking Ship Museum featuring five ships from the 11th century that were discovered in the 1960s
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark

Day 12: Baltic good-byes
Tour ends in Copenhagen. A transfer from the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel to Copenhagen Airport for your SAS flight is included. You should allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in at the airport.
Meals: Breakfast

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