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Baltic Heritage Cruise
Northern Europe Cruise
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2009 | |||
| Sat 19 | Late PM | Newcastle | |
| Mon 21 | Early AM | Late PM | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Wed 23 | Early AM | Late PM | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Thu 24 to Fri 25 | Early AM | Late PM | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Sun 27 | Early AM | Late PM | Riga, Latvia |
| Mon 28 | Early PM | Late PM |  Kalmar, Sweden * |
| Tue 29 | Early AM | Late PM | Helsingborg, Sweden |
| October 2009 | |||
| Thu 01 | Early AM | Newcastle | |
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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 | £1,737 |
| B | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,611 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,680 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £1,611 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,409 |
| C | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,569 |
| D | Outside | Limited | £1,401 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,171 |
| F | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,287 |
| G | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,218 |
| GBS | LSAV Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £1,499 |
| GDS | LSAV Deluxe Suite | Call for Latest Status | £1,399 |
| GJS | LSAV Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £1,399 |
| GOL | LSAV O/S Lower Grade | Call for Latest Status | £1,099 |
| GOU | LSV O/S Higher Grade | Limited | £1,199 |
| H | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,119 |
| I | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,050 |
| IS | LSAV Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £899 |
| J | Sup Single Balcony | Call for Latest Status | £2,871 |
| JS | Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,003 |
| K | Single Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,648 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,352 |
| MO | Outside single | Call for Latest Status | £2,184 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,011 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,821 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £4,175 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,503 |
| SI | LSAV Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,099 |
| SO | LSAV Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,299 |
| SOS | LSAV Superior O/S | Call for Latest Status | £1,299 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,675 |
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Copenhagen City & Harbour Tour
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. -
Copenhagen City Tour
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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Tivoli Christmas Market (Tour GX)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
This special tour will take us to the Tivoli Gardens, where we find the magical Christmas Market.
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Copenhagen & Ice Bar
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. -
Castles of North Zealand
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
This tour takes us through the Danish countryside to Frederiksborg Castle in Hilleroed – a magnificent Renaissance castle now serving as the National Museum of History, containing the country's most important collection of portraits and historical paintings. -
Fishing Village of Dragor (Tour FX)
Copenhagen, Denmark
This scenic tour is ideal for those passengers who have been to Copenhagen before, as it takes us away from the city, to experience some of the more rural Danish charm.
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Centre of Ceramics
HELSINGBORG, SWEDEN
The north west area of Skåne is often called the Ceramics Centre of Sweden. With its long deep-rooted traditions, and more than 60 potters and artists who have chosen to settle in the area, the region breathes a fantastic creativity. Old traditions mix with new ideas and different methods result in beautiful and unique objects in the field of art, craft and design. -
Helsingborg City & Sofiero
HELSINBORG, SWEDEN
As a pleasant contrast to the large Scandinavian capitals, Helsingborg is a close, confined city. Abounding in parklands, this attractive and historical town with its Civic Theatre, Concert Hall and variety of museums has a very continental air.
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Scenic Coastal Sights
HELSINGBORG, SWEDEN
We begin our tour with a short drive through the centre of Helsingborg, past Stortorget (the main square), the City Hall with its richly decorated façade, the Concert Hall and the Civic Theatre. Just north of Helsingborg, we pass the royal manor Sofiero, renowned for its parklands.
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Kronborg Castle & Elsinore
HELSINGBORG, SWEDEN
The town of Elsinore - or Helsingör as the Danes call it – received its charter from the Danish king, Erik of Pomerania in 1426. He introduced the famous, and hated, Sound Dues – a fee to the Danish Crown paid by ships passing through the Sound. He built Kronborg Castle at the narrowest point of the Sound to assure a trouble free and efficient collection of the Dues.
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Kalmar and its Castle
KALMAR, SWEDEN
Kalmar is situated in the southeast county of Småland, on the Baltic Sea. It is a delightful township, centred around the 17th century Old Town – a variety of charming buildings, cobbled streets and pretty squares, protected by fragments of an ancient and fortified wall. The beautiful scenery of Småland County is characterised by attractive painted villages nestling in heavily forested hills, dotted with clear lakes – we may catch a glimpse of this as our ship sails into the harbour. -
Oland on Horseback
KALMAR, SWEDEN
This tour allows us to try horse riding, and at the same time enjoy the fantastic scenery of the Island of Öland. After a short coach drive through Kalmar, we shall head towards the Island of Öland - crossing the four-mile long suspension bridge that joins the Island to the mainland. Once on the Island, a favourite amongst holidaying Swedes, we shall turn north to reach our destination - Torslunda Farm.
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Orrefors Glassworks and Panoramic Kalmar
KALMAR, SWEDEN
The ‘Kingdom of Crystal’ lies in the richly forested region between Kalmar and Växjö. Most of the world-famous Swedish glassworks are found here. The villages of Orrefors, Kosta, Boda and others claim this royal title because of the superior quality crystal they produce. -
Walking Tour and Kalmar Cathedral
KALMAR, SWEDEN
Kalmar is situated in the southeast county of Småland on the Baltic Sea. It is a delightful township, centred around the 17th century Old Town - a variety of lovely buildings, cobbled streets and pretty squares, protected by fragments of an ancient and fortified wall. -
Old Riga
RIGA, LATVIA
Situated on the banks of the Daugava River, Riga was once one of the most important Hanseatic cities. Until 1856, fortification walls and earthen ramparts surrounded it. Since then there has been much change, although many buildings have been preserved and renovated in the Old Town, which we shall visit on this tour.
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Leisurely Riga
RIGA, LATVIA
For those of us wishing to see something of Riga, but who would like less walking than that included in tour A, this is just the ticket. From the comfort of our coach, a selection of Riga’s major highlights will pass by. -
Scenic Sigulda
RIGA, LATVIA
Our journey starts as we travel from the harbour in Riga to the picturesque town of Sigulda, located approximately 50 kilometres away. During the approximate 60-minute coach ride we will pass beautiful forest scenery and have magnificent views of the River Gauja valley. Sigulda is often called the “Latvian Switzerland” and is well known as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Latvia. -
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
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.
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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. -
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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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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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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
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. -
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.
Boudicca
Cruise aboard Boudicca, a truly world class ship.
Holding 856 passengers, Boudicca has attracted a band of loyal followers, being spacious yet on a human scale. There is an appropriate British historical theme with each public room, lounge and restaurant designed to ensure the mood is in keeping with her sister ship Black Watch.Cruise Details
- ID: BD0923
- Themes:
- Departs: 19 September 2009
- From: Newcastle
- Prices from £899
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