2017 - APT Small Ships

83 GRAND EXPEDITIONS Wismar GERMANY Stockholm Helsinki Mariehamn Tallinn St Petersburg Riga Klaipeda RUSSIA SWEDEN ESTONIA LATVIA LITHUANIA DENMARK FINLAND Cruise Coach No. of nights stay To Bruges Visby Saaremaa Island Christianso Island Bornholm Island Day 9. Gotland Island, Visby, Freedom of Choice. Arrive on Gotland Island today and be greeted by the World Heritage- listed walled town of Visby. Perhaps enjoy a tour taking in the Kruttornet, a 12th-century tower, as well as the Botanical Gardens. Or head to Graute Farm to learn about life on a local sheep farm. Then sample saffron pancakes and visit the Old Town. BLD Day 10. Klaipeda, Freedom of Choice. Founded in 1252, Klaipeda was almost destroyed during World War II. Here, perhaps set off on a sightseeing tour including the Martynas Mazvydas Sculpture Park, home to more than 180 works of art. Alternatively, discover the Plokstine nuclear missile launch site and visit the Cold War Museum. BLD Day 11. Christianso Island, Bornholm Island, Freedom of Choice. Today visit Christianso Island and choose from three walking tours. Perhaps learn about everyday life on the island; discover the history of the island's fortress; or embark on a nature walk. Later, arrive on Bornholm Island and traverse the lush countryside for an afternoon of gourmet delights. Taste strawberry wine at Lille Gadegaard Vineyard, visit a beautiful farm to sample some sausages and enjoy a beer tasting at a local brewery located in an old merchant's house dating back to 1750. BLD Day 12. Wismar. Enjoy a tour in the medieval German city of Wismar, before setting out for Schwerin to visit one of Germany's most decorative castles. Following a relaxing lake cruise, visit the grand residence of the former Dukes of Mecklenburg. Take in the lovely paintings and admire intricate wooden carvings. After lunch, enjoy free time to further explore the cobbled streets and old harbour. BLD Day 13. Kiel Canal. Begin your transit of the Kiel Canal this morning. Finished in 1914, this 98-kilometre canal cuts through the German state of Schleswig-Holstein linking the Baltic Sea to the North Sea at Brunsbüttel to the Kiel-Holtenau. Cruising from the North Sea to the Baltic, the afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps attend a lecture on the region from your Expedition Team, or enjoy a cocktail on the Sun Deck. BLD Day 14. Bruges. Arrive in the Belgian port of Ostend for your excursion to Bruges. Enjoy a tour of this delightful canal-crossed city before returning to your vessel. BLD PORTUGAL FRANCE BELGIUM UK Barcelona Valencia Cartagena Granada Cadiz Seville Portimao Lisbon Porto A Coruna Saint Malo Bruges Guernsey Tilbury London Motril SPAIN Mediterranean Sea MS Island Sky 28 From Wismar Brest Bordeaux Le Verdon Bilbao See unique works of art at Martynas Mazvydas Sculpture Park in Klaipeda Traverse the beautiful countryside of Bornholm Island in search of gourmet delights

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