St. Petersburg & the Baltic Sea - Northbound 2020

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Travel through the cultural history of the Baltics, from the Vikings to the czars, aboard Le Dumont d'Urville, one of Ponant's new Explorer Class yachts, exploring Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Tallinn.

Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Take in the sweep of history from Scandinavian and Baltic capitals to glorious St. Petersburg aboard your Explorer-Series yacht... walk down the cobblestone streets in ancient Tallinn... gaze at the treasures museums
    • royal summer retreats and a palatial venue for ballet and opera...Enjoy a guided visit to The State Hermitage Museum; a choice between a tour of the Peterhof in St. Petersburg or Catherine Palace (the Summer Palace) in Pushkin; walking tours of Helsinki and Tallinn; and guided sightseeing during two-night stays at top hotels in Copenhagen and Stockholm!

What's this trip about?

    Travel through the cultural history of the Baltics, from the Vikings to the czars, aboard Le Dumont d'Urville, one of Ponant's new Explorer Class yachts, exploring Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Tallinn.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Copenhagen, Denmark
End CityStockholm

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • Sweden
  • Russia

Attractions

  • Copenhagen
  • Helsinki
  • Stockholm
  • St. Petersburg

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Farewell reception and dinner at Stockholm's Vasa Museum All gratuities to Tauck Director(s), ship staff aboard Le Dumont d'Urville, and local guides Traveling with Tauck’s private group and the same Tauck Director(s) on land and at sea Tauck’s private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $3,930 Your cruise may be a shared ship experience with non-Tauck guests onboard as well; all Tauck guests will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests, and your itinerary will always be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Arrive Copenhagen

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Skt Petri or Radisson Collection Royal Hotel Copenhagen.
Welcome to Denmark! A transfer is included from Copenhagen Airport and the Copenhagen Central Station to Skt Petri or Radisson Collection Royal Hotel Copenhagen in the heart of the Danish capital. Meet your fellow travel companions at tonight's welcome cocktail reception...
Day 2 Copenhagen's Rosenborg Palace, Nyhavn & more
On a Copenhagen sightseeing tour, see the Danish Crown Jewels and other treasures at Rosenborg Slot (Palace), built in Dutch Renaissance style; Amalienborg, home to the Danish royal family; the famous statue of The Little Mermaid; and visit the colorful district of Nyhav...
Day 3 From Viking ships in Roskilde to your yacht
Travel to Roskilde – Denmark's religious, cultural, and political center from the Viking times through the Middle Ages – and visit the Viking Ship Museum, featuring five ships from the 11th century that were discovered in the 1960s. Returning to Copenhagen, board your Ta...
Day 4 A day at sea
With her eco-friendly technologies, your innovative small ship sets a new standard in cruising – and as you sail the Baltic Sea en route to Tallinn, Estonia, you'll have an entire glorious day at sea to check out all the amenities this sleek, state-of-the-art yacht offer...
Day 5 Explore ancient Tallinn, Estonia
Dock in the walled city of Tallinn for a day of discovery in the age-old capital of Estonia, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities. Drive through Tallinn’s suburbs, and join your local guide to stroll through narrow cobblestone streets and the main Market Square...
Day 6 Treasures of St. Petersburg
You have a choice of sightseeing today, as you discover some of St. Petersburg's true treasures from the centuries when this former "City of the Czars" was the capital of the Romanovs' Imperial Russia. One choice is a visit to the Fabergé Museum, housed in Shuvalov Palac...
Day 7 The State Hermitage Museum & more
Take a privately guided tour of The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg at the best time to visit today, as you view one of the largest collections of art and artifacts in the world. Displays include prehistoric cultures, classical antiquities, Western European art,...
Day 8 Peterhof Palace or Catherine Palace
Arrive in the glorious imperial city of St. Petersburg, Czar Peter the Great's 18th-century "window on the West"; you have a choice of guided tours of sights in and around the city today. First choice – explore Peterhof Palace, with its magnificent gardens and fountains,...
Day 9 A day of sightseeing in Helsinki, Finland's capital city
Helsinki – Finland's capital and "city by the sea," surrounded on three sides by water – welcomes you for a day of exploration that's sure to be among the highlights of your cruise. See historic Neoclassical Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, the Sibelius Monument (dedic...
Day 10 Disembark in Stockholm, Sweden, for a walking tour and canal cruise
Bid the crew of your Tauck small ship adieu as you disembark the yacht in Stockholm, strategically positioned on 14 islands. Join your local guide for a walking tour of Gamla Stan (Old Town), where the vast Royal Palace and other sites reveal centuries of Swedish history...
Day 11 Stockholm's Royal Opera & Vasa Museum evening
Your morning begins with a guided visit to Stockholm's historic Royal Swedish Opera building, opened at the turn of the 20th century, and continues with a stop at the city's Royal Palace to watch the changing of the guard.  The rest of the day is yours to explore more of...
Day 12 Journey home

Tour ends: Stockholm.
Fly home anytime. A transfer from the Radisson Blu Waterfront or Sheraton Stockholm to Stockholm's Arlanda Airport is included. You should allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Stockholm, Sweden

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Price From $9,590
Price per day$799
Last Updated: 2/17/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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