Germany, Estonia, Russia, Finland, Denmark - Eurpean Coastal Cruising - Voyages Jules Verne World of Wonders - January 2012

CRUISING from the UK GERMANY ESTONIA RUSSIA FINLAND DENMARK 13 nights from �1525 key vjv features � On-board Lecture � Excursion Included � �130 On-board Credit (per cabin) � On-board Tips Included � Walking Content: 2 (see page 145) � Guaranteed Departure per person in an inside twin cabin (cat. i) Warnem�nde baltic cities a cruise on the Baltic sea, visiting the cultural and historic cities of the region 2012 � monday Aug 20 .....................................�1525 2012 � Wednesday Sep 12 .....................................�1575 Single Inside cabin (cat. M) ..........�1160 Inside twin cabin (cat. H)................�120 Single Outside cabin (cat. L) ........�1880 Outside twin cabin (cat. E) .............�400 Outside twin balcony cabin (BC) ..�1160 e Supplements per person stonia, formerly a member of the Soviet Union, was influenced and dominated by other Baltic countries and only recently gained its independence in 1991. The capital Tallinn offers beautiful medieval buildings, Baroque monuments and winding cobble-stone streets. Nearby St. Petersburg is home to the impressive Hermitage Museum, founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great and is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, holding an impressive collection of artwork within its six historic buildings along the Neva River. In Finland, visit Helsinki with its elegant Neo-classical architecture situated around the cathedral area and medieval Turku, the original capital and oldest city of Finland. Concurrently with Tallinn, Turku was `European Capital of Culture in 2011' and its notable sites are the castle and cathedral, regarded as some of the most valuable monuments of architectural history in Finland. Perhaps one of the most colourful and friendliest of cities, Copenhagen combines Scandinavian elegance with European joie de vivre. Surrounded by water and symbolised by the bronze figure of Hans Andersen's `Little Mermaid' in the harbour, the skyline is of copper spires, domes and gables with an endless network of streets, squares and canals which can be easily explored on foot. Day 1 Independent arrival in Dover and embark on black Watch. Afternoon departure. Day 2 At sea. Day 3 Arrive early morning in Warnem�nde, Germany. Choose from one of the many optional excursions, including a visit to a bunker complex of former East Germany, a city tour of Berlin and a Baltic fishing trip. Depart in the late evening. Day 4 At sea. Day 5 Afternoon arrival in Tallinn with an included sightseeing tour of this ancient Hanseatic city, including a refreshment and folk show in an old guild house. Continue sailing to Russia. Day 6 Early morning arrival in St. Petersburg with free time to explore the ornate churches, grand mansions and over one hundred museums including the Hermitage or perhaps join one of the optional visits. Overnight on board. Day 7 Time at leisure in St. Petersburg, possibly visit the famous shopping street, Nevsky Prospect, St. Isaacs Cathedral or Peter and Paul Fortress. Late afternoon departure. Day 8 Arrive in the early morning in Helsinki with free time to explore independently or perhaps take an optional Helsinki archipelago tour. Continue cruising to Turku. Day 9 Morning arrival for an optional guided tour of the cathedral and castle or visit the Pharmacy Museum on the riverside. Set sail for the journey to Denmark. Day 10 At sea. Day 11 Day at leisure in Copenhagen. Optional visits include a city tour, the world famous Tivoli Gardens and the Royal Theatre. Overnight cruising to Aalborg. Day 12 Morning arrival in Aalborg where you will find a mix of modern buildings and medieval landmarks, which can be appreciated from an optional city tour. Afternoon departure for the journey home. Day 13 At sea. Day 14 Disembark in Dover. itinErArY ON-BOARD LECTURE Aug 20 sailing features a talk on `Food & Drink' presented by Stuart Walton & Jonathan Meades. Sep 12 sailing features a talk on `New Europe' presented by Sir Robert Corbett. Price includes UK port taxes, 13 nights' accommodation on board, one excursion, full board and snacks, tea and coffee, �130 on-board credit (per cabin), tipping (on-board staff), itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. Not included Travel to/from Dover, travel insurance, visa procurement fee (Russia), optional excursions, tipping (other than on-board staff), any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication. Notes Guests on Fred. Olsen organised tours do not require a Russian Visa. If you intend to tour or step off the ship independently, a visa must be obtained. A higher deposit is required at the time of booking . Different booking conditions apply (call or visit www.vjv.com). copenhagen harbour st. isaacs cathedral, st. petersburg 0845 166 7008 www.vjv.com 49

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