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Baltic Cities & St Petersburg
13 days from £799
Includes two full days in St Petersburg & onboard gratuities
This delightful combination of Baltic splendour and Scandinavian grandeur is ideal for lovers of art, history, architecture and culture. For many the highlight is a visit to stunning St Petersburg - with two full days to explore, including the Hermitage Museum which houses one of the richest art collections in the world. Add to this the excitement and sophistication of Scandinavian capitals such as Copenhagen, Helsinki and Stockholm - alive with vibrant colours and Viking history. Discover the engineering wonder of Germanys Kiel Canal and Tallinn, Estonias charming medieval capital city, in this relaxed cruise at an exceptional tariff. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
" No flying involved " Onboard gratuities included - no need to tip! " Two full days to explore St Petersburg " Cuisine & entertainment with British guests in mind " Comprehensive range of optional excursions " Rail and coach transfers from your local station available ITINERARY - DAY 1 Embark the Marco Polo at Tilbury for your twelve-night cruise. National Express coaching to London and rail travel from your local train station available. Exclusive transfer for Marco Polo passengers from London Victoria and car parking at Tilbury available. Set sail 1700. (D) DAY 2 Arrive Brunsbuttel 1830 the start of the Kiel Canal and spend the evening passing charming German towns and villages en route to the Baltic Sea. (B,L,D) DAY 3 Leave the Kiel Canal at Holtenau 0300. Arrive Warnemunde 0900. From here you take an optional tour into Berlin, visit remnants of The Wall and famous landmarks such as Check Point Charlie. Depart 2200. (B,L,D) DAY 4 At sea. (B,L,D) DAY 5 Arrive Tallinn 1230. This historic capital of Estonia is known to many as the City of Colours and much of its 14th century architecture is well preserved and full of churches, palaces and winding streets easily explored on foot. Depart 1730. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Arrive St Petersburg 0830. This stunning 18th century city is awash with grand boulevards, beautiful squares, networks of rivers and canals as well as magnificent palaces, museums and historic monuments. Perhaps visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum, the Peter & Paul Fortress and St Isaacs Cathedral. (B,L,D) DAY 7 A further day to explore. Depart 1900. (B,L,D) DAY 8 Arrive Helsinki 0800. A chance to explore the many flower and fish markets and Senate Square along with the fashionable stores and delightful café culture. Depart 1400. (B,L,D) DAY 9 Arrive Stockholm 0830. Swedens capital is a city of islands linked by 40 bridges and encompasses modern style and avant garde design along with its medieval old quarter of narrow cobbled streets. Depart 1630. (B,L,D) DAY 10 Cruise the Baltic Sea. DAY 11 Arrive Copenhagen 0700. Famous for the little mermaid and the lush Tivoli Gardens, there is a fairytale feel to this Danish capital with many palaces and museums to visit. Depart 1400. (B,L,D) DAY 12 Transit through the Kiel Canal from Holtenau to Brunsbuttel and continue sailing to Tilbury. (B,L,D) DAY 13 Arrive Tilbury 0830. Disembark after breakfast. (B)
Old Town, Stockholm Church of Spilled Blood, St Petersburg
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Helsinki Stockholm
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St Petersburg Tallinn
RUSSIA
Copenhagen
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Warnemunde Berlin
DATES AND PRICES
2008 per person based on two people sharing a Grade 1 standard, Grade 3 superior or Grade 5 single inside or Grade 6 standard, Grade 8 standard plus, Grade 9 superior, Grade 10 single or Grade 12 premium outside twin cabin on a run of ship basis. Single Single Cabin Grade: 1 3 5 6 8 9 10 12 Jul 18 £799 £999 £1799 £1199 £1399 £1499 £2399 £1799 Supplement: per person 3rd/4th person sharing: £749 Adults, £399 Children under 17 Car parking at Tilbury: £84 per car Return rail journey from local station - London Victoria: Please call for details. Return National Express coach transfer from local point - London Victoria: £25 Return coach transfer from London Victoria Coach Station Tilbury (departs approx. 4 hrs prior to sailing): £10
PRICE INCLUDES
12 night cruise, 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners, onboard entertainment, onboard tips, all port taxes. Not included: Travel insurance and optional shore excursions. Please note that the deposit for this holiday is £225 per person and that a visa is required for entry into Russia unless a shore excursion is taken. For vessel details see page 19 and for more information including visa requirements please refer to pages 68-69. Booking reference: BAL
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