2018 - APT Small Ships

80 | GRAND EXPEDITIONS Day 1. Arrive Stockholm, Embark Ship. Be met at the airport and be transferred to your small ship. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. 25 Night Stay: aboard the MS Island Sky. D Day 2. Stockholm. Tour the narrow, twisting cobblestone alleys of Stockholm's Old Town discovering the medieval Royal Palace, then pay a visit to the Vasa Museum on the nearby island of Djurgården. Return to your ship after afternoon tea at historic Sigtuna. BLD Day 3. Mariehamn. In the Finnish town of Mariehamn, you may like to embark on a historic tour, seeing the 18th-century wooden houses, the open- air Jan Karlsgården Museum and the fortress ruins of Bomarsund. Alternatively, take a coastal nature walk, admiring the wildflowers along the way. BLD Day 4. Helsinki. Perhaps enjoy a tour of Helsinki, including Senate Square and Mannerheimintie as well as a photo stop at the Olympic Stadium. Otherwise, explore Suomelinna, a World Heritage-listed sea fortress that occupies six small islands. BLD Day 5. St Petersburg. Embark upon a city tour, including the impressive 18th-century Peter and Paul Cathedral and St Isaac's Cathedral. Discover the wonders of the Baroque-style State Hermitage Museum. Tonight, be treated to an elegant evening of Russian ballet at the prestigious Hermitage Theatre on the Palace Embankment of the Neva River. BLD Day 6. St Petersburg. Visit the opulent Catherine Palace before boarding a hydrofoil for a journey down the Neva River to Peterhof Park and Palace. Stroll the Lower Park, and see the Grand Cascade and the Grand Palace. BLD Day 7. Tallinn. In Tallinn, visit Dome Hill, the Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin, the Town Hall Square, the Rotermann Quarter and Freedom Square. Otherwise, perhaps embark on a more active hike with your Expedition Team, or partake in a bicycle tour. BLD Day 8. Saaremaa Island. Today on Saaremaa Island, enjoy a visit to an Estonian farmhouse for a cooking lesson and traditional lunch where you might encounter blood sausages, black rye bread, flounder, pork and potatoes accompanied by locally crafted wine. Maybe visit the town of Kuressaare or take nature tour to discover the island's rich bird-life. BLD Day 9. Riga. Select from two sightseeing options in Riga, the Latvian capital. Perhaps wander the cobbled streets of the historic centre, where every corner is an architectural gem reflecting styles from all periods. Visit the beautiful Gothic-style St Peter's Church and perhaps admire the stunning views from the observation platform. Alternatively, embark on a kayaking journey through the city's stunning network of canals. BLD Day 10. Klaipeda. 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, YOUR INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Be treated to an elegant evening at the prestigious Hermitage Theatre for a Russian ballet recital Arrive on the stunningly beautiful Bornholm Island for an afternoon of gourmet delights Cutting through Germany and linking the Baltic Sea to the North Sea you will cruise through the historic Kiel Canal Explore a Portuguese family estate, near Porto, where you will enjoy a local wine tasting and an authentic lunch MS Island Sky 25 Helsinki Tallinn Christianso Island Wismar Amsterdam Dover Bornholm Island St Petersburg Riga Klaipeda RUSSIA SWEDEN ESTONIA LATVIA LITHUANIA GERMANY NETHERLANDS UK FRANCE SPAIN PORTUGAL FINLAND Mariehamn Saaremaa Island DENMARK London Porto A Coruna Bilbao Gijon Douarnenez Bordeaux Belle Ile Saint Malo Portland STOCKHOLM Cruise Coach No. of Nights Stay Included Sightseeing/ Freedom of Choice™ 1 Locronan LISBON Kiel Canal KEY SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM EVENING DEPARTURE / OVERNIGHT (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner LAND OF THE VIKINGS TO THE CELTIC COAST 26 DAYS – STOCKHOLM TO LISBON 25 Nights MS Island Sky – Soft Expedition

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