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O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y T I VO L I G A R D E N S , CO P E N H AG E N , D E N M A R K S TAT E H E R M I TAG E M U S EU M , S T P E T E R S B U RG , R U SS I A CHRISTIANSBORG PAL ACE & TIVOLI GARDENS Enjoy a visit to Copenhagen's Christiansborg Palace, seat of the Danish Parliament and house of the Queen's Royal Reception Rooms Take a shor t drive to Tivoli Gardens amusement park, where you can stroll through the theatre, bandstands and flower gardens Bask in the traditions of the early 20th- centur y atmosphere and enjoy one of the iconic rides PRIVILEGED ACCESS: THE HERMITAGE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS In St Petersburg, join a local guide for a tour of the museum's collec tion, including both masterpieces and the Hermitage's grand spaces, such as the magnificent Jordan Staircase Then head by motor coach to the cit y's suburbs and step behind closed doors with your guide for privileged access to the restoration and exhibit centre OLD TOWN TALLINN & CHOCOL ATE WORKSHOP Enjoy a sweet introduc tion to the highlights of Tallinn's Lower Town and the Kalev chocolate shop's delec table treats Here you can sample the famous Tallinn confec tion, marzipan Climb the stairs to the chocolate work shop and spend an enter taining t wo hours learning the skills of a chocolate Master Confec tioner AMBER MUSEUM & GDAŃSK Discover the histor y of Baltic amber at Gdańsk 's Amber Museum and see highlights of the cit y's historic Old Town The Amber Road, an ancient trade route for these semi-precious stones, is deeply rooted in histor y At the Amber Museum, learn about how this refined gemstone is created, the histor y of the trade routes and amber's medicinal uses VINTAGE TR AIN RIDE, STOCKHOLM Step back in time as you embark on a journey to ride the historic rails of the Upsala-Lenna railway Climb on board and set of f as you set tle back in your vintage train carriage that dates back to the late 1800s You'll pass more of Sweden's historic landmark s, stunning nature and landscapes dot ted with medieval churches EIDFJORD FROM ABOVE Experience the stunning beaut y of the Nor wegian landscape from high above during this exciting airborne excursion Fly over the vast ice fields of the Folgefonna Glacier Comprised of a group of three glaciers, it covers 80 square miles Pass the Hardanger Bridge — the longest suspension bridge in Nor way — and into the scenic Hardanger fjord 64 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au