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Highlights Of The Baltic Cruise
Northern Europe Cruise
Important Information - St. Petersburg tours. Civilisations - Literature of the Baltic.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2009 | |||
| Sun 05 | PM | Dover | |
| Tue 07 | PM | PM | Copenhagen |
| Thu 09 | AM | PM | Stockholm |
| Fri 10 | AM | PM | Tallinn |
| Sat 11 to Sun 12 | AM | PM | St Petersburg |
| Mon 13 | AM | PM | Helsinki |
| Wed 15 | AM | PM | Travemunde |
| Thu 16 | AM | AM | Kiel |
| Fri 17 | AM | Dover | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,804 |
| B | Superior Outside | Limited | £1,673 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | Call for Latest Status | £2,006 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,746 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Limited | £1,673 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | Limited | £2,356 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £2,356 |
| C | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,630 |
| D | Outside | Limited | £1,453 |
| E | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,395 |
| F | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,337 |
| G | Superior Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,264 |
| GD | Wheelchair Adapted | Limited | £1,264 |
| GIL | LSAV I/S Lower Grade | Call for Latest Status | £799 |
| GIU | LSV I/S Higher Grade | Call for Latest Status | £849 |
| GLH | Latesaver Cabin | Good | £749 |
| GOL | LSAV O/S Lower Grade | Call for Latest Status | £899 |
| GOU | LSV O/S Higher Grade | Limited | £979 |
| GSS | LSAV Superior Suite | Good | £1,399 |
| H | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,163 |
| I | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,090 |
| J | O/S Superior Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,836 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,199 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,473 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,326 |
| M | Superior I/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,109 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Limited | £3,128 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,862 |
| OS | LSAV Outside Cabin | Limited | £848 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £4,334 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Limited | £3,638 |
| SI | LSAV Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £899 |
| SO | LSAV Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,049 |
| SOS | LSAV Superior O/S | Limited | £898 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Good | £2,778 |
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In The Footsteps of Sibelius (Tour D)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
Our tour begins as we leave the harbour, travelling on to the main street, Mannerheim Street, and passing Parliament House, the National Museum, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House.
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Helsinki By Boat (Tour C)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
At Market Square, we board a private sightseeing boat for a cruise of approximately 90 minutes. The tour will take us to the magnificent Helsinki archipelago where we can enjoy the beauty of nature, pretty beaches and historical sights only a few kilometres from the city centre – an experience to add to our overall impression of this lovely area. -
Porvoo & Helsinki Highlights (Tour B)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
Leaving the city we will follow the coastal road to Porvoo – the second oldest town in Finland, dating back to 1346. -
Helsinki City Tour (Tour A)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
Helsinki is known both as ‘The Daughter of the Baltic’ and ‘The White City of the North’. Our tour commences with a drive through Embassy Park, along the coastal road, to Senate Square with its elegant Lutheran Cathedral (a brief photo stop is made).
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Rocca Al Mare Open Air Museum (Tour G)
TALLINN, ESTONIA
Just four miles from Tallinn's city centre is a fascinating museum that recreates the village life of 18th and 19th century rural Estonia.
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Highlights of Tallinn (Tour F)
TALLINN, ESTONIA
We leave the harbour and drive through the cultural centre of Tallinn, viewing some of the highlights of Estonian architecture. -
Art & Architecture (Tour D)
TALLINN, ESTONIA
After circling Tallinn’s medieval city wall, with its fairy tale turrets, we shall stop at the foot of the Kiek in de Kök Tower (Cannon Tower) for a panoramic view of the Upper Town, with its churches and towers. -
Out & About Tallinn (Tour B)
TALLINN, ESTONIA
Departing from the harbour, we travel through Tallinn’s cultural heart towards Toompea (Cathedral Hill). We shall stop at the foot of the medieval tower named Pikk (or Tall) Hermann, which stands guard over the National Parliament in this, Estonia's capital. -
Copenhagen City & Harbour Tour (Tour D)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Enjoy a comprehensive look at ‘Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen’, as the song goes, by land and water. -
Royal Copenhagen (Tour B)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Copenhagen, which was proclaimed as the national capital in 1417, has a long history as the ‘Royal’ city of Denmark. The location of the city, at the mouth of the Baltic and astride the trade routes between continental Europe and Scandinavia, made it the obvious choice for the Danish Monarchs, who once reigned over large parts of Sweden and Norway. -
Panoramic City Tour of St Petersburg (Tour A)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
A visit to St Petersburg is always a rewarding and unforgettable experience. By European standards it is a young city – in 2003, St Petersburg celebrated the 300th anniversary of its foundation – yet wherever we look there are reminders of an eventful history.
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Peterhof & Hermitage (Tour B)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
A drive of approximately one-hour will transfer us to Peterhof – the town of palaces, fountains and parks – the most brilliant of all the summer residences of the Russian Tsars, located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. Peterhof was conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in splendour.
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St Petersburg Souvenirs (Tour C)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This excursion gives us the opportunity to go ashore and enjoy some time to explore and indulge in a little retail therapy. Our coach will take us to a recommended store where a variety of items can be purchased. -
Hermitage (Tour D)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This is our opportunity to visit St Petersburg’s most famous museum, the Hermitage – Russia’s largest collection of art, with over 2.8 million works, and one of the most prestigious museums in the world. -
An Evening at the Ballet (Tour E)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This evening of ballet is an opportunity to experience an exciting performance at one of the leading centres of art. Dancers from various companies are invited to perform on stage for our special enjoyment. -
Palatial St Petersburg (Tour F)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
The Catherine Palace ranks high on the list of the world’s most beautiful buildings. Rastrelli designed the lavish palace in 1752 for Empress Elizabeth, who named it Catherine Palace in honour of her mother, Catherine I, who originally owned the estate. -
Catherine Palace (Tour G)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
The Catherine Palace ranks high on the list of the world’s most beautiful buildings. Rastrelli designed the lavish palace in 1752 for Empress Elizabeth, who named it Catherine Palace in honour of her mother, Catherine I, who originally owned the estate. -
Peterhof (Tour H)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
A drive of approximately one hour will transfer us to Peterhof – the town of palaces, fountains and parks and the most brilliant of all the summer residences of the Russian Tsars. It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. Peterhof was conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in splendour. Indeed several hours could be spent enjoying the extravaganza of the dazzling fountain display. -
St Petersburg Cathedrals (Tour I)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Our first visit on this tour will be to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan. The Kazan Cathedral is centrally located on the Nevsky Prospekt and attracts the attention of visitors with its stately aspect, elegantly proportioned dome and impressive colonnades. -
Musical Evening at the Hermitage (Tour J)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This really is an unmissable tour – not least because it gives us the unique opportunity to enjoy one of the most well known museums in the world, away from the crowds. -
Spilled Blood Cathedral & Shopping (Tour K)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
A short transfer will take us to the Cathedral of Resurrection on Spilled Blood – one of the most noted landmarks of St Petersburg. For many years this splendid Cathedral was closed to the public but opened again in the late 1990’s as a museum, after a 25 year renovation. -
Fountains of Peterhof (Tour L)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Peterhof was conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in splendour. Nowadays the residence, with its parks and fountains, is included in the UNESCO list of the world’s most precious historical sights. Several hours could be spent enjoying the extravaganza of the dazzling fountain display. -
St Petersburg Private Tours
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
St Petersburg is a city of never-ending possibilities for the visitor. There are enough palaces and museums to satiate any culture buff’s appetite! Monuments, cathedrals, memorials, parks – the list of attractions is seemingly infinite. -
Panoramic Stockholm (Tour B)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
This tour covers the city districts of Södermalm, Gamla Stan, Norrmalm, Östermalm, and Djurgården – each having its own special character.
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Historic Stockholm & Sigtuna (Tour C)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
From the pier, our tour commences with a drive up to Fjällgatan, for a splendid panoramic view of the city and the inner harbour. We then descend to cross to the island of Gamla Stan, where the enchanting, medieval Old Town is located. -
Waterways of Stockholm (Tour D)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Nature and careful planning have combined to make Stockholm one of the world’s most attractive capitals. Water plays an important part in city life, and no fewer than 50 bridges of every shape and size link Stockholm’s 14 islands. -
Old Town & The Ice Bar (Tour E)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
We leave the pier to begin our tour, which will let us experience the world’s first permanent ice bar. We will first visit Stockholm's oldest quarter – the Old Town (Gamla Stan). -
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Palaces of the Romanovs (Tour N)
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This tour will give us an interesting insight into the Russian Tsars’ lives. We will see the most beautiful of the St Petersburg summer residences – Catherine Palace, and the most mysterious and unusual palace of Pavlovsk.
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The Russian Museum (Tour O)
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This unique tour affords us an exceptional opportunity for an all round, detailed study of the development of artistic ideas and culture in Russia. We will visit the Russian Museum – a treasure house of world importance, where the wealth and variety of Russian art is superbly represented.
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Adventure in the Old Town
TALLINN, ESTONIA
Departing from the pier, we drive through the busy centre of Tallinn with its shopping malls, concert halls and theatres and we shall soon see the impressive sight of the Tall Hermann Tower - the highest medieval tower in Tallinn.
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Highlights & Hvittrask (Tour E)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
This tour combines the main sights of Helsinki with a visit to Hvitträsk – built by architects in the early 1900’s and now a lasting reminder of their work.
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Helsinki From Land & Sea (Tour F)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
Our tour today combines a boat trip around the magnificent Helsinki archipelago, where we can enjoy the beauty of nature, pretty beaches and historical sights, with the highlights of Helsinki itself.
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Helsinki, Porvoo & Horses (Family Friendly Tour)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
This tour includes some of the highlights of Helsinki, a visit to Porvoo and the Savijärvi Farm where refreshments are served at the family’s home. -
Holstein Lakes & Glass Factory (Tour A)
TRAVEMUNDE, GERMANY
In Plön, we leave the coach and board our boat for a romantic and scenic cruise to Malente – a wonderful way to get acquainted with the Five Lakes District.
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Hamburg City Sights (Tour B)
TRAVEMUNDE, GERMANY
Following a drive of around 75-90 minutes from the pier in Travemünde (traffic permitting), we will arrive in Hamburg. Our tour here starts in the city centre, with its mixture of ancient and modern architecture, numerous small shops mingling with larger, high-class shopping arcades, and the Renaissance style City Hall.
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Flavours of Lubeck (Tour C)
TRAVEMUNDE, GERMANY
Lübeck is a picturesque UNESCO heritage town on the River Trave, once a leading member of the Hanseatic League (an association of European ports trading in the Baltic Sea from the 13th to the 15th centuries).
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Berlin (Tour D)
TRAVEMUNDE, GERMANY
Arriving in Berlin’s outskirts we will pick up our official guide. Our exciting tour programme starts upon arrival. This will include driving along Kurfürstendamm, past Europa Center, Emperor Wilhelm Memorial Church and the KaDeWe.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ST PETERSBURG
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
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Rasputin & Yusupov Palace (Tour P)
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
During our tour we will discover interesting facts about Rasputin’s life, and get a better understanding of the situation in Russia in the early 20th century.
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Stockholm City Tour (Tour A)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Our tour will begin with a short drive to Fjällgatan, for a splendid panoramic view of the city, before continuing on to the imposing Stadshuset – City Hall. This magnificent fortress like building is renowned for its architecture, murals and mosaics – the result of a 12 year effort by the combined elite of Swedish construction workers, sculptors, artists and craftsmen – and is famous for being the site of the Nobel Prize Banquet.
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Vikings & The Gold Room (Tour F)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
What was life like in the Viking ages? Our visit to the Viking Exhibition at the Museum of National Antiquities will show us about their lives and travels.
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Copenhagen City Tour (Tour A)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Copenhagen is one of the most historic cities in the Baltic region and on this introductory tour of the Danish Capital we will explore nearly 850 years of history.
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Copenhagen & Tivoli Gardens (Tour H)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
We continue to the highlight of our tour - the Tivoli Gardens. These delightful Gardens, located on Hans Christian Andersen Boulevard, have become a firm family tradition in the heart of Copenhagen. Since it opened in 1843, the park has observed the original agreement that three-quarters of its area should be dedicated to open space. This ensures that the colourful gardens remain as much an attraction as the more contemporary white-knuckle rides. -
Copenhagen & Ice Bar (Tour I)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
We start our exploration of this fascinating and historic Baltic capital city with a visit to its most cherished landmark - the Little Mermaid, inspired by the fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen, sits on a rock in Copenhagen harbour and gazes longingly out to sea. -
Ekoparken - An Urban National Park (Artsclub)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Most countries are proud to show the rest of the world their National Parks that represent their own unique nature.
Balmoral
Although slightly larger than our existing ships, Balmoral is still compact enough to offer that intimate, homely atmosphere which is so much our trademark. Named in honour of the Scottish Royal estate - Fred. Olsen is taking cruising to a new level.
* PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR BALMORAL'S 2010 DECK PLANS.* Please note these are valid from 3rd May 2010, for cruise L1003 onwards.The combination of Balmoral's elegant comfortable cabins, world class cuisine and diverse on board activities has been designed to appeal particularly to the rapidly expanding British cruise market.
*Note: Balmoral has a totally smoke free indoors environment. Smoking will only be permitted on cabin balconies and on specially designated areas of deck space.
Cruise Details
- ID: BL0910
- Themes:
- Departs: 5 July 2009
- From: Dover
- Save up to: 57%
- Prices from £749
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