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Baltic Sea: Pearls of the Baltic– Baltics, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Russia –9 days / 8 nights, Oslo - Copenhagen - Baltic Sea - Helsinki - St. Petersburg - Tallinn - StockholmThe voyage on the M/S Fram takes you to some of the most captivating destinations around the Baltic Sea. Cruise from Oslo and visit the capitals of Scandinavia like beautiful Copenhagen and modern Helsinki, "Daughter of the Baltic", before setting course for St. Petersburg in Russia, city of the Czars. From here we call at Tallinn in Estonia, a historic jewel in the Gulf of Finland, before we end the voyage with an overnight stay in Stockholm.
| MG | M | F | U | N | F/J | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,461 | $5,077 | $4,213 | $3,829 | $3,444 | $3,444 | $3,061 |
Early booking discount. Prices are in USD per person, double occupancy, subject to withdrawal, valid for North, South and Central American residents only and subject to change without notice.
| Operation | May 5 - May 13, 2012 |
| Departure | May 5, 2012 |
| Price | From $3,061 per person, inside cabin I Early booking discount, must be booked by December 31, 2011 |
| Included | Voyage in cabin grade of your choice Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Suites include a selection of drinks with meals on board Wind and water proof jacket Landings in Polarcirkel boats Lectures by Expedition Team Free tea and coffee CD log |
| Not Included | International flights Optional Shore Excursions Luggage handling Gratuities Alcoholic beverages $25 handling fee |
| Please Note | Save up to 10% if booked before December 31, 2011 |
| Tour Options | Shore Excursions Extended stay in Oslo |
| More Information | Essential Information |
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Day 1 OSLO / NORWAY On Bygdøy, a short ferry ride from the city centre, you will find the Fram museum, where Nansen's original explorer ship Fram is placed. It's a good idea to pay the museum a visit and acquaint yourself with Oslo's sights before you check in to your comfortable cabin and the voyage begins.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 2 COPENHAGEN / DENMARK (B, L, D) Copenhagen was once a little fishing village of little regard but today it is the modern capital of Denmark. In Copenhagen, you find historical architecture, modern cafés, excellent shopping and interesting museums and galleries.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 3 BALTIC SEA (B, L, D) Today is spent sailing through the Baltic Sea. In addition to fish, this sea also provides amber, especially from its southern shores. The countries that line its shores have traditionally produced lumber, wood tar, flax, hemp and furs. All this has provided rich trading since the Roman times.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 4 HELSINKI / FINLAND (B, L, D) Our next port of call sees us amidst the striking splendor of Helsinki, originally built to rival the Hanseatic port of Reval (Tallinn). Helsinki is laid out with spacious boulevards interspersed with many gardens and parks. Architecturally, the city is a mixture of old and modern styles, with the Senate House and Great Church representing the older buildings, and the railroad station as a notable example of 19th century architecture.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 5 - 6 ST. PETERSBURG / RUSSIA (B, L, D) As we follow the Finnish coastline eastwards, our voyage brings us to St. Petersburg, the "Window on the West" and which many believe to be the most beautiful in Europe. Though the name has changed several times throughout history, the charm and beauty of this city situated on the river Neva has remained. Gracing the shores of the Baltic, St. Petersburg is a living monument to its founder, Peter the Great. Culture has always flourished in St. Petersburg due to the influences of Pushkin, Dostoyevsky, Pavlova, Nijinsky and Fabergé.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 7 TALLIN / ESTONIA (B, L, D) The capital of Estonia, Tallinn was once an important port in the Hanseatic League. The Danes, Germans and Russians have all left their imprint on Estonia. The aura of the 14th and 15th century still remains intact in central Tallinn's medieval streets and picturesque houses. It's historic center and Old Town is one of the most preserved medieval cities in Europe, and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 8 - 9 STOCKHOLM (B, L, D) Built on 14 islands and an ancient Viking fortress, Stockholm has been dubbed the "Venice of the North". Dotted with parks and squares, the city is medieval and modern, offering some of the finest sights in all of Scandinavia. Enjoy an overnight stay onboard M/S Fram whilst in port and take time to acquaint yourself with this lively city.
Onboard M/S Fram
Day 9 STOCKHOLM DEPARTURE (B) Breakfast, check-out and end of program.