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1 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the Danish
capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers. (D)
2 COPENHAGEN - BERLIN, GERMANY.
A morning to enjoy Hans Christian Andersen's friendly city. Sightseeing
includes the Little Mermaid sitting on her rock by the Langeline
Promenade, and the rococo Amelienborg Palace. In the afternoon, drive to
Gedser for the two-hour ferry crossing to Rostock. Then, past Lake
Plaurer to Berlin for an overnight. (B)
3 BERLIN - POZNAN, POLAND.
No longer divided but every bit as fascinating, Berlin is the new German
capital shadowed by a tragic past yet clearly set for a bright future.
The old West Berlin now merges with the new East Berlin into a harmonic
blend of imperial and contemporary architectural styles. See it all on
the optional sightseeing tour. Also take a stroll down the
Kurfurstendamm, aptly described by novelist Tom Wolfe as the "longest
coffee shop in Europe." In the afternoon, cross the River Oder into
Poland for an overnight in Poznan. (B,D)
4 POZNAN - WARSAW.
Travel eastwards this morning across the flat Polish lowlands to the
country's capital, Warsaw. This afternoon join the optional sightseeing
with a Local Guide. This is an excellent introduction to Warsaw's
historic centre, magnificently restored after massive wartime
destruction. (B)
5 WARSAW - VILNIUS, LITHUANIA.
Journey northeast by way of Bialystok towards Augustow and Suwalki.
Cross the Lithuanian border for the relatively short drive to Vilnius
for an early evening arrival. (B,D)
6 VILNIUS.
Vilnius has been the capital of Lithuania since the 13th century and the
old town reflects in its architecture the influence of the various
peoples who have at different times been the dominant force.
Lithuanians, Russians, Jews, Muslims, and Swedes all contributed to the
creation of this city. After breakfast, join the included city
sightseeing tour. The itinerary will take in St. Stanislav's Cathedral,
Gedeminas' Castle, St. Peter's and St. Paul's Church, St. Anna's Church,
the Gate of Dawn, and the old university. Later in the afternoon, enjoy
some leisure time or take the optional excursion to visit Trakai Castle.
This evening there's an optional folklore dinner. (B)
7 VILNIUS - PILSRUNDALE, LATVIA - RIGA.
An interesting journey today as you travel right across Lithuania into
Latvia for a stop in Pilsrundale to visit the baroque Palace of Rundale,
the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. The palace was
built by the great architect Rastrelli, who also designed the Winter
Palace in St. Petersburg. More lovely countryside before reaching Riga.
(B,L,D)
8 RIGA.
The capital of Latvia is rightly considered one of the most beautiful
towns in the Baltics. On the included tour of the old city with Local
Guide, you will be briefed on some of the most eventful parts of the
city's 800-year history. Founded in 1201 by Bishop Albert, head of the
Order of Teutonic Knights, the old town is a mixture of narrow streets,
parks, river banks, and a canal flanked by old houses and lofty church
spires. The main sights in the old town are Riga Castle and the Dome
Cathedral. (B)
9 RIGA - PARNU, ESTONIA - TALLINN.
A very interesting itinerary today since it will start with a drive
through the Gauja National Park, known as the "Livonian Switzerland," a
land dotted with castles, parks, picturesque countryside, and a variety
of fauna and flora seen only here. The park is traversed by the Gauja
River. Next, head to the Baltic coastline for the drive to the Estonian
border and a stop in Parnu, Estonia's most fashionable seaside resort.
Then travel northwards to Tallinn, Estonia's capital, for two
overnights. (B,L)
10 TALLINN.
Start the day with an included sightseeing tour to appreciate Tallinn's
history and beauty. The old town, now on the list of UNESCO World
Heritage Sites, is certainly the most interesting part of the city. Also
worth noting are the Hanseatic merchant houses, the mile-long town wall,
the medieval Town Hall, and the House of the Brotherhood of the
Blackheads. (B,D)
11 TALLINN - ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA.
Drive east today towards the border town of Narva with the impressive
Hermann Fortress. Then start the journey to St. Petersburg, considered
by most travellers to be Russia's most fascinating city. (B,L,D)
12 ST. PETERSBURG.
St. Petersburg was created in 1703 by the iron will of Peter the Great.
He made it the capital of all the Russias and ensured that it should
rival any other European capital in splendour, beauty, and distinction.
Palaces, parks, monuments, squares, wide boulevards, and 600 bridges
delight visitors with their symmetrical beauty, and the River Neva adds
to the city's charm. During World War II the city was besieged for 900
days and much of it was destroyed, along with hundreds of thousands of
its inhabitants. This morning's included sightseeing excursion will
acquaint you with the best of the city's highlights. (B)
13 PETERSBURG - VYBORG, FINLAND - HELSINKI.
Realise the huge expanse of Russia as you take a last glimpse of St.
Petersburg. Set off north, travelling between Lake Ladoga to the east
and the Gulf of Finland to the west, before crossing into Finland and
its capital, Helsinki. (B)
14 HELSINKI - BALTIC SEA CROSSING - STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN.
The included tour of the Finnish capital covers the sedate Empire-style
palace on Senate Square and the cathedral. The afternoon is free for
your own exploration. In the evening embark on the Silja Line ferry to
Stockholm. On board you can enjoy music, dancing, and shopping. (B)
15 STOCKHOLM.
Dock in Stockholm, perhaps the most beautiful of the Scandinavian
capitals. The effect of its crystalline waters flowing through the
city's intersecting canals gives a luminous appearance to palaces,
castles, and parks. The best way to see and appreciate the highlights of
Sweden's capital is to join the included sightseeing tour with a Local
Guide. (B,D)
16 STOCKHOLM.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
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2010 Departure Dates & Price |
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Start |
End |
in US$ |
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1-May-10 |
16-May-10 |
$2,289 |
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15-May-10 |
30-May-10 |
$2,289 |
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29-May-10 |
13-Jun-10 |
$2,369 |
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12-Jun-10 |
27-Jun-10 |
$2,369 |
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26-Jun-10 |
11-Jul-10 |
$2,369 |
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10-Jul-10 |
25-Jul-10 |
$2,369 |
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24-Jul-10 |
8-Aug-10 |
$2,369 |
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7-Aug-10 |
22-Aug-10 |
$2,369 |
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28-Aug-10 |
12-Sep-10 |
$2,319 |
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11-Sep-10 |
26-Sep-10 |
$2,319 |
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25-Sep-10 |
10-Oct-10 |
$2,299 |
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REMARKS: |
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Airline Tickets from MANILA
NOT INCLUDED.
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Rates are per head in US$ on Twin Sharing.
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Rates are subject to change
without prior notice.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY
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Passport and Country Visas are at
pax own arrangement and expense
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Explore the fabulous
countries that surround the Baltic Sea. Begin with
sightseeing in Copenhagen before travelling to Germany’s
fascinating Berlin. Continue to Poland with overnights
in Poznan and Warsaw and arrive in Vilnius, the capital
of Lithuania since the 13th century. Visit the delicate
baroque Palace of Rundale on the way to Riga, Latvia's
capital, one of the most beautiful cities in the Baltics.
Spend two nights in Tallinn, Estonia exploring the Old
Town before travelling to St. Petersburg in Russia,
where guided sightseeing shows you the best of the city.
Travel to Helsinki, Finland’s capital and see Senate
Square and the Cathedral before embarking on ferry to
Sweden. End your holiday with sightseeing in Stockholm. |
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Meals
Breakfast - 15
Lunch - 3
Dinner - 7 |
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Standard Features |
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SIGHTSEEING: Visits
to Berlin, Warsaw, Rundales Pils, Parnu
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Gauja National Park
GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in Copenhagen,
Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, St. Petersburg, Helsinki,
Stockholm. Services of a professional Tour Director
while touring
TRANSPORTATION: Touring by private first-class
air-conditioned motorcoach. Ferry Gedser-Rostock.
Overnight cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm will be in
shared (same gender) 4-berth cabins with private
facilities; Supplement for two-birth cabins.
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel
taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
MEALS: Buffet breakfasts (B); 3 lunches (L); 7
dinners (D) |
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