Stockholm
Stockholm 08/02/2024
Experience your own private Stockholm as you explore the interlacing canals and 14 tiny islands that surround this magical city. Renowned for its progressive nature, Stockholm offers avant-garde design, and trendy fashions. Visit the UNESCO sites of Frottningholm and Skogskykogarden, and the Södermalm neighborhood to discover charming old homes and picturesque main streets lined with unique shops, art galleries, and entertaining nightclubs.
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08/02/2024 |
08/02/2024 |
Turku
Turku 08/03/2024
Turku, a small ship exclusive, is a former Finnish capital and the oldest city in Finland. Turku has plenty to offer with old world architecture, culture, and the nearby Archipelago Sea Area Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The center of Turku is the winding river that bisects the city. This easily walkable river separates the east and western sides of the city. The eastern side is known for it’s rich history with the Turku Cathedral and the Old Great Square, while the western side is more modern and offers plenty of opportunities for shopping.
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08/03/2024 |
08/03/2024 |
Helsinki
Helsinki 08/04/2024
Art Nouveau buildings, museums, timeless restaurants, and charming cafés are sprinkled throughout the harbor dominating this maritime city. Discover reminders of the early czars’ influence at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the fortress on Suomenlinna Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shop along Market Square and in Aleksanterinkatu. And don’t miss a chance to enjoy a cocktail at the breathtaking Hotel Kämp.
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08/04/2024 |
08/04/2024 |
Tallinn
Tallinn 08/05/2024
The spires of 14th century churches soar above fashion-forward cafés, restaurants, and shops within the stone walls of Tallinn. Medieval Old Town is the well-preserved – and thriving – center of town, where you’ll find impressive guild houses, St. Olav’s Church, and other architectural treasures. Beyond Old Town lies Peter the Great’s Baroque masterpiece, Kadriorg Palace – and sunny Pirita beach.
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08/05/2024 |
08/05/2024 |
At Sea
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08/06/2024 |
08/06/2024 |
Visby
Visby 08/07/2024
In this “Pearl of the Baltic Sea,” discover what life may have been like in 13th century Europe, stepping into your own time machine as you explore the ruins and ancient buildings. The 500-year-old cathedral alone seems to make time stand still. The town’s architectural integrity earned its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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08/07/2024 |
08/07/2024 |
Gdansk (Gdynia)
Gdansk (Gdynia) 08/08/2024
Gdansk’s Old Town was lovingly reconstructed after World War II. Take your time admiring massive red-brick churches and searching for the perfect memento in amber shops. This is also the home of the Solidarity movement, the beautiful Lake District, and Malbork Castle, Europe’s largest gothic fortress.
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Gdansk: Gdansk & Sopot – 5 hours
Travel with your guide from the ship to the beautifully-restored city centre of Gdansk. Take in the highlights of this historic city during a two-hour walking tour through the town. While walking along the so-called ‘royal route’, see Long Street and the Long Market, where the richest residents of Gdansk once lived.
The fourteen-century Gothic Town Hall, with its lavish decorations, also houses the Historical Museum of the City of Gdansk. Continue to Oliwa, the most northern part of Gdansk where the cathedral, one of the best-known buildings in the city, lies. A special attraction of the church is the splendid Rococo organ which was constructed by Jan Wulf of Orneta between 1763 and 1788. Privately transfer back to your ship after the tour.
Highlights:
- Walk along the 'Royal Route' where the richest residents of Gdansk once lived
Tour Duration: 5 Hours
Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 5 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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08/08/2024 |
08/08/2024 |
Ostseebad Binz
Ostseebad Binz 08/09/2024
Few people outside of Germany know about this Baltic jewel with its sandy beaches dotted with Stranskorbs (beach baskets) and elegant seaside walkway. The island was the preferred playground of the German elite during the late 1800s and its iconic Belle époch architecture will charm you, but there’s lots more to recommend this secretive seaside resort. Binz is conveniently close to Jasmund National Park with its dramatic white chalk cliffs, as well as a U-boat museum. Climb the spiraling walkway at the Rügen Natural Heritage Center, circling around a soaring birch tree until you reach the viewing tower at the top. Or take the narrow gauge steam train to Jagdschloss Granitz, a dusty pink neo-Gothic hunting lodge/castle built in the 1830s.
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08/09/2024 |
08/09/2024 |
Wismar
Wismar 08/10/2024
Walking into the heart of Old Wismar feels like stepping into Germany’s past. The medieval town was a major trading center of the Hanseatic League, an association that blessed it with endless gabled red brick buildings, Gothic churches, and a UNESCO designation. The buildings lining the Marktplatz give you a generous helping of this eye candy. Or spend the day in Berlin, where landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie lead you through Germany’s past.
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Beauty meets Heritage - Full Day Tour to Schwerin & Wismar (6h)
During this tour you will get to explore two gems of Northern Germany – Schwerin and Wismar. Meet your private guide at the port, and start your 6-hours adventure.
You will explore the “little Beauty”, Schwerin, which is the smallest state capital of Germany. The history of the city goes a long way back, since it was funded in 1160. During your guided walking tour you will stroll along the old town and see the impressive architecture of half-timbered houses. The tour will continue towards the “Neuschwanstein of the North”, the Schweriner castle and its beautiful gardens.
For the second part of your tour, a private car will take you to Wismar. The old port-town has a very rich history covering a Hanseatic and Swedish period, as well as some brick gothic influences. The old-town of Wismar is certified as a UNESCO world-heritage.
The focus of the tour can be customized to your individual requests. Lunch at your free disposal.
Itinerary:
08:30 am: Pick-Up at ship by private car & guide
- 75 min Transfer -
09:45 am: Start of guided tour
- 75 min guided tour -
11:00 am: Departure to Wismar
- 45 min Transfer -
11:45 am: Start of guided tour
- 30 min guided tour -
12:15 pm: Free time for lunch
01:15 pm: Continue guided tour
- 30 min guided tour -
02:00 pm: Departure to Warnemünde
- 60 min Transfer -
03:00 pm: Arrival at ship
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Full-Day Tour (6h): Discovery of the Baltic coast
Discover the diversity of the Baltic coast on this 6 hour tour. After a short meet & greet with your local guide, you will head to the Hanseatic town of Wismar, which is just one hour drive from the port. The city has an outstanding old harbor, and the architecture shows remarks from the Hanseatic and Swedish period. Wismar is a certified UNESCO world-heritage.
After your private walking tour around the town, you will depart on a panoramic route along the coast towards Kühlungsborn. After some free time for lunch and exploring, your journey continues, as you embark the steam train “Molli” which travels hourly from Kühlungsborn to Bad Doberan. During this exciting ride on this old light railway, which exists since 1886, you will get to enjoy more of the beautiful landscapes of Northern Germany. The next stop is in Bad Doberan, where you will pay a short visit to the famous Minster, also known as the “pearl of brick gothic”.
After this eventful day, your guide will accompany you back to the ship.
The focus of the tour can be customized to your individual requests. Lunch at your free disposal.
Itinerary
08:45 am: Pick-Up at ship by private car & guide
- 60 min Transfer -
09:45 am: Start of your guided tour
- 45 min guided tour -
10:30 am: Departure to Kühlungsborn
- 60 min Transfer -
11:30 am: Arrival & Free time for lunch
12:30 pm: Meet-Up and go to the steam train
12:44 pm: Departure to Bad Doberan, with "Molli" the steam train
- 40 min Transfer -
01:20 pm: Arrival in Bad Doberan, visit Minster of Bad Doberan
02:00 pm: Departure to Warnemünde
02:45 pm: Arrival at ship
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08/10/2024 |
08/10/2024 |
Wismar
Wismar 08/11/2024
Walking into the heart of Old Wismar feels like stepping into Germany’s past. The medieval town was a major trading center of the Hanseatic League, an association that blessed it with endless gabled red brick buildings, Gothic churches, and a UNESCO designation. The buildings lining the Marktplatz give you a generous helping of this eye candy. Or spend the day in Berlin, where landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie lead you through Germany’s past.
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Beauty meets Heritage - Full Day Tour to Schwerin & Wismar (6h)
During this tour you will get to explore two gems of Northern Germany – Schwerin and Wismar. Meet your private guide at the port, and start your 6-hours adventure.
You will explore the “little Beauty”, Schwerin, which is the smallest state capital of Germany. The history of the city goes a long way back, since it was funded in 1160. During your guided walking tour you will stroll along the old town and see the impressive architecture of half-timbered houses. The tour will continue towards the “Neuschwanstein of the North”, the Schweriner castle and its beautiful gardens.
For the second part of your tour, a private car will take you to Wismar. The old port-town has a very rich history covering a Hanseatic and Swedish period, as well as some brick gothic influences. The old-town of Wismar is certified as a UNESCO world-heritage.
The focus of the tour can be customized to your individual requests. Lunch at your free disposal.
Itinerary:
08:30 am: Pick-Up at ship by private car & guide
- 75 min Transfer -
09:45 am: Start of guided tour
- 75 min guided tour -
11:00 am: Departure to Wismar
- 45 min Transfer -
11:45 am: Start of guided tour
- 30 min guided tour -
12:15 pm: Free time for lunch
01:15 pm: Continue guided tour
- 30 min guided tour -
02:00 pm: Departure to Warnemünde
- 60 min Transfer -
03:00 pm: Arrival at ship
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Full-Day Tour (6h): Discovery of the Baltic coast
Discover the diversity of the Baltic coast on this 6 hour tour. After a short meet & greet with your local guide, you will head to the Hanseatic town of Wismar, which is just one hour drive from the port. The city has an outstanding old harbor, and the architecture shows remarks from the Hanseatic and Swedish period. Wismar is a certified UNESCO world-heritage.
After your private walking tour around the town, you will depart on a panoramic route along the coast towards Kühlungsborn. After some free time for lunch and exploring, your journey continues, as you embark the steam train “Molli” which travels hourly from Kühlungsborn to Bad Doberan. During this exciting ride on this old light railway, which exists since 1886, you will get to enjoy more of the beautiful landscapes of Northern Germany. The next stop is in Bad Doberan, where you will pay a short visit to the famous Minster, also known as the “pearl of brick gothic”.
After this eventful day, your guide will accompany you back to the ship.
The focus of the tour can be customized to your individual requests. Lunch at your free disposal.
Itinerary
08:45 am: Pick-Up at ship by private car & guide
- 60 min Transfer -
09:45 am: Start of your guided tour
- 45 min guided tour -
10:30 am: Departure to Kühlungsborn
- 60 min Transfer -
11:30 am: Arrival & Free time for lunch
12:30 pm: Meet-Up and go to the steam train
12:44 pm: Departure to Bad Doberan, with "Molli" the steam train
- 40 min Transfer -
01:20 pm: Arrival in Bad Doberan, visit Minster of Bad Doberan
02:00 pm: Departure to Warnemünde
02:45 pm: Arrival at ship
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08/11/2024 |
08/11/2024 |
Copenhagen
Copenhagen 08/12/2024
This historic city of palaces, canals, and copper spires casts a sense of enchantment upon all who walk its cobbled streets. Little wonder that Copenhagen’s favorite son, Hans Christian Andersen, was inspired to write some of the world’s most beloved fairy tales here. Stroll the 17th century Nyhavn waterfront where Andersen once lived, complete with colorful row houses and historic tall ships. Enjoy world-class shopping on Strøget, the world's longest pedestrian street. Or find your amusement at world-famous Tivoli Gardens where tree-lined pathways lead to theaters, open air stages, restaurants, cafes, and over 80 attractions.
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08/12/2024 |
08/12/2024 |