St. Petersburg and the Baltic Sea

•   All gratuities to Tauck Director(s), ship staff aboard Le Boreal and local guides

Day 1: Arrive Copenhagen
A transfer is included from Copenhagen Airport to the Copenhagen Marriott Hotel in the heart of Denmark’s historic capital city. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner.
Overnight: Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: The Sights of Copenhagen
The enchantment begins on a morning city sightseeing tour of Copenhagen’s most iconic sights. They include Rosenborg Slot, a Renaissance castle which houses the Danish crown jewels; the famous statue of The Little Mermaid; and a walk back in time to Old Copenhagen in colorful Nyhavn, the frequent home of Hans Christian Andersen, who lived at #20, #67 and #18 at various times. Spend the remainder of the day exploring as you wish; you may want to visit Tivoli Gardens – tickets for a visit are included – and fashionable Strøget.
Overnight: Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3: Roskilde / Embark Le Boreal
Travel to the ancient Viking town of Roskilde, Denmark’s original capital, for a tour of the Viking Ship Museum; its collection of Nordic vessels includes full-size replicas of prehistoric boats as well as 11th-century Viking ships excavated from the sea floor. Return to Copenhagen and embark your elegant modern-day yacht, Le Boreal, for your 8-night cruise.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Cruising the Baltic Sea
Spend a full day cruising aboard the award-winning yacht, Le Boreal, named “Best Newcomer of the Year in 2010” for her personality and eco-friendly technologies. Enjoy all the amenities your mega-yacht has to offer as it cruises the Baltic Sea to Riga, Latvia. Work out in the window-walled fitness center; take a refreshing dip in the pool; or relax at the open-air bar.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Riga, A Mix of Old and New
Go ashore in Riga, Latvia, for a fascinating look at this fairy-tale Baltic city. Drive through New Town past a parade of Art Nouveau buildings and explore Riga Market. In Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, walk with us to Riga Castle, built in 1330 and today Latvia’s presidential residence. See the Swedish Gate; St. Peter’s Church, on the same site since 1209; the medieval Three Brothers dwelling houses; and visit Herder Square. Dine aboard ship tonight.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: Ancient Tallinn
Dock this afternoon in the walled medieval city of Tallinn; this ancient city – now the capital of modern Estonia – captures your heart with its well-preserved buildings and monuments. Drive through Tallinn’s suburbs, and stroll its cobblestone streets with your local guide on a walking tour. Meander through a maze of winding streets to 13th-century Toompea Castle, and experience the energy of Market Square. You will have time this afternoon to explore the sights on your own. Tauck’s shuttle will bring you back to the ship; we set sail for Russia tonight.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: Discover St. Petersburg
Arrive in St. Petersburg, where Le Boreal docks for two nights. Join us for a city tour including 18th-century Peter and Paul Fortress and the golden-spired Cathedral, imperial burial ground of the Romanov Dynasty. The day includes a stop at the Church of our Savior on Spilled Blood, and a vodka tasting at a local restaurant; shuttle service brings you back to the pier. A pre-theatre dinner aboard Le Boreal precedes a memorable night of cultural entertainment at a royal palace featuring champagne, opera and Russian ballet!
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8: St. Petersburg's Treasures
Tauck’s privately guided excursions today take you inside St. Petersburg’s most revered sights at the best times to see them to allow for more leisurely exploration. Depart for Palace Square and a visit to The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg; its vast collections reflect the development of art and world cultures from the Stone Age through the 21st century, and rank among the world’s finest. After lunch, enjoy the rest of the afternoon free in St. Petersburg before returning to Le Boreal for dinner.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9: Catherine Palace (The Summer Palace)
Venture outside of city limits to Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) for a guided tour of opulent Catherine Palace, the Romanovs’ summer home, distinctively designed with a striking blue and white façade. Russian folkloric entertainment is on the menu during lunch at a local restaurant. Le Boreal departs St. Petersburg this afternoon, bound for Helsinki, Finland.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10: Helsinki, Finland’s “City by the Sea”
Surrounded on three sides by water, Helsinki awaits discovery today. Tauck’s included shore excursion features Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, the Sibelius Monument honoring the beloved Finnish composer, Market Square and underground Temppeliaukio (Rock) Church, hewn from solid rock.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11: All About Stockholm, Sweden
Disembark Le Boreal in Stockholm. Sightseeing today includes the City Hall and a walking tour of Gamla Stan (Old Town), where the vast Royal Palace (with over 1,400 rooms!) and other sites reveal centuries of Swedish history; the rest of the day is free.
Overnight: Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 12: Canal Cruise and the Vasa Museum
Discover Stockholm’s islands on a cruise along the city’s canals, and explore the Vasa Museum, home to the world’s only preserved 17th-century warship, salvaged from Stockholm Harbor. We invite you to join us for a festive farewell dinner tonight.
Overnight: Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 13: Journey Home
Tour ends: Stockholm. Fly home anytime. A transfer from your hotel to Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport for your flight home is included. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

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