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July 2 - 11, 2007
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DESTINATION |
ARRIVE |
DEPART |
ACTIVITY |
MON
7/2 |
Bergen, Norway |
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5pm |
Embarkation/Sail |
Highlights: Bergeners are proud of their town and pleased to show it off to visitors. Often referred to as the gateway to the fjords, Bergen enjoys a naturally beautiful setting and, while retaining much of its local flavor, also has a very international flavor. Stroll through the fascinating harbor of Bryggen (Old Bergen), a UNESCO site well worth preserving.
Arrive in Bergen and transfer to the ship via taxi cab. Embarkation and Sail Away Tea Dance.
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TUE
7/3 |
At Sea |
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Day At Sea |
Highlights: Enjoy a nice relaxing day at sea. Explore the ship, get a massage or take a dip in the pool.
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WED
7/4 |
Copenhagen, Denmark |
8am |
4pm |
Optional Excursions (TBA) |
Highlights: Copenhagen is so much more than Stroget and Tivoli. Copenhagen has lots of entertainment and sightseeing to offer. There’s the cosmopolitan Latin Quarter to explore. Boutiques to tempt you with precious things to buy. Festivals and outdoor concerts to entertain you all summer long. It’s a clean, green and compact Scandinavia city with lots of flair and fun.
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THU
7/5 |
Gdansk, Poland |
2pm |
10pm |
Optional Excursions (TBA) |
Highlights:. Thousand-year-old Gdansk represents the “Baltic” Europe in every way. Filled with historic monuments, its Old Town District invites you in to wander and explore. At the Long Market, you’ll find the symbol of this harbor city, Neptune’s fountain. Visit Long Street, where you’ll be enchanted by the beautifully restored 16th and 17th Century houses .
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FRI
7/6 |
At Sea |
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Day At Sea |
Highlights: Another relaxing day at sea, perfect for mingling with newfound friends.
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SAT
7/7 |
Tallin, Estonia |
7am |
3pm |
Optional Excursions (TBA) |
Highlights: Named the party capital of the year by The New York Times (1/22/06), Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, is largely unknown by even the most savvy of travelers. Yet atmospheric Tallinn is one of the best-preserved Medieval cities in all of Europe. Narrow and winding cobbled streets will take you through the Old Town, where Tallin’s fairy-tale sights can be enjoyed along with a fine Cuban cigar.
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SUN
7/8 |
St. Petersburg, Russia |
7am |
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Overnight |
Highlights: A destination of haunting magnificence, it’s hard to overstate the impression St. Petersburg makes. You’ll want to see the exquisite Bronze Horseman, Palace Square and Winter Palace, of course. But you’ll also be mesmerized by this grand city’s placid canals and graceful stillness, evoking a sense of its glorious past. Once you’ve seen it, Russia’s most beautiful city is difficult to forget.
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MON
7/9 |
St. Petersburg, Russia |
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2pm |
Optional Excursions |
Highlights: A destination of haunting magnificence, it’s hard to overstate the impression St. Petersburg makes. You’ll want to see the exquisite Bronze Horseman, Palace Square and Winter Palace, of course. But you’ll also be mesmerized by this grand city’s placid canals and graceful stillness, evoking a sense of its glorious past. Once you’ve seen it, Russia’s most beautiful city is difficult to forget.
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TUE
7/10 |
Helsinki, Finland |
7am |
1pm |
OptionalExcursions (TBA) |
Highlights: Helsinki’s small size makes it easy to walk around and explore the inviting cafes, markets and nearby islands that make it so appealing. Green parks, open waterways, fresh sea breezes and a lovely summer climate make this lively little city a pure pleasure to visit in summer. Its fascinating combination of Swedish and Russian influences makes it unlike any other European city.
NOTE: Due to nautical requirements our departure time has changed.
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WED
7/11 |
Stockholm, Sweden |
8am |
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Disembark |
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Highlights: Transfer from the ship to the Stockholm International airport for your flight home on disembarkation day. Flights should depart after 10am. |
NOTE: All Shore Excursions are optional. Costs vary based on shore excursions chosen.
*Itinerary subject to change.
For arrivals into Bergen and out of Stockholm it is recommended that guests allow adequate time for transfers from/to the airport, customs inspection, and airport security checks, as follows:
Arrival: 4 hours
Departure: 5 hours
Embarkation begins at 3pm. Disembarkation by 9:00am.
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ON BOARD ENTERTAINMENT
MR. MARK FARRIS
 Mark is a professional pianist and singer, and entertains audiences throughout the country, and on top cruise ships around the world. Voted Best Musician of 2003 from the Chicago Free Press, Mark is a favorite among audiences in Chicago at the very popular piano bar, Gentry. Mark was a featured entertainer on our Italian Riviera cruise in July 2006.
MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
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