Nordic Capitals & The Baltics

DEPART FOR LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

Enjoy a private car ride to the airport. Guests departing from the Toronto airport are assisted with their check-in. Meet your Journey Manager and fellow travellers and board your flight to London.
Overnight flight

LONDON

Welcome to the most visited city in the world and the global epicentre of the arts, culinary, financial and design scenes. We set out on a panoramic tour to explore this vibrant metropolis with its grand avenues, winding cobblestoned streets and green spaces. Covering the West End and the Old City, we will experience and enjoy the city’s highlights. It is the perfect introduction to this great capital. (L,D)
The Bailey’s Hotel, London (1 night)

LONDON & AZAMARA JOURNEY

We immerse ourselves in a complete tour of two iconic landmarks. Admire the delicate architecture of Westminster Abbey, and learn about the deep history of the famous Tower of London. After lunch at a classic British Pub, we make our way to Greenwich to board the luxurious Azamara Journey, our home for the next eleven days. All meals will be served on board unless otherwise indicated. (B,L,D)
Azamara Journey (11 nights)

GREENWICH, LONDON

Today, we visit Greenwich, famously known as the site of the Greenwich meridian line and home to the Royal Observatory towers. This charming district has a notable maritime history, which we will explore. Enjoy the rest of the day to discover the city at our leisure. (B,L,D) 

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

Amsterdam is known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system, energetic nightlife, and narrow houses. Today, we are transported to a bygone era as we stroll through the picturesque village of Zaanse Schans. We visit a Dutch farmstead where the world-famous Gouda cheese is produced and admire the craftsmanship behind clog making. We continue on to Edam, a quiet town populated by historic houses, monuments, canals, and a leaning clock tower. (B,L,D)
Included excursion: Zaanse Schans and Edam

KIEL, GERMANY

Kiel Canal is the world’s busiest artificial waterway but is still narrow enough to keep ships close to shore, giving the feeling of a gentle cruise through locals’ backyards. After a scenic drive along rolling hills, we arrive to the maritime town of Laboe to learn about ship life for a submariner. We return to Kiel for a city tour, lunch and free time. (B,L,D)
Included excursions: Historic Laboe with WWII U-Boat and Kiel City Tour

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

Copenhagen is a welcoming, compact city with a centre dominated by pedestrians and cyclists, and an emphasis on café culture and top-notch museums. Our excursion takes us into the centre, rich in historical buildings and ancient boulevards. A day here is enough to understand why Danes are the happiest people on earth! (B,L,D)
Included excursion: Discovering Copenhagen

DAY AT SEA 

HELSINKI, FINLAND

Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, is a handsome, eccentric and captivating city. A full-day tour will bring us through the major sights. We enjoy lunch in the historical town of Porvoo and then catch a boat to visit the impressive Suomenlinna Fortress and marvel at this 18th century structure built across six islands. Back to the mainland, you can wander through the stalls of Market Hall Square. (B,L,D)
Included excursion: Helsinki and Porvoo

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA

St. Petersburg is a city of haunting magnificence, an imperial capital that seems to have been built as a monument to its own passing. Embark on a panoramic sightseeing excursion, and visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Next, step onto a hydrofoil, a high-speed ferry, for an exciting and picturesque ride to Peterhof and enjoy lunch at a garden café in the forested countryside. (B,L,D)
Included excursion: St. Isaac’s Cathedral and Peterhof Palace

ST. PETERSBURG

This morning, we enjoy a special, early entrance visit to the vast Hermitage, unquestionably one of the world’s finest museums. After a visit of the magnificently restored Gold Room, we set off on a scenic drive to Pushkin where we enjoy lunch. We explore Catherine’s Palace, the lavish summer residence of the imperial family. Today is a true feast for the eyes! (B,L,D)
Included excursion: The Hermitage and Catherine’s Palace

ST. PETERSBURG

This morning begins with a tour of the Fabergé Museum showcasing a sumptuous collection of decorative applied and fine arts. After lunch, board a local boat for a cruise along delightful waterways, passing under several beautiful, ornate bridges. One of the most spectacular sights along the way is the onion-domed Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, a church so elaborate it took almost 25 years to build! (B,L,D) 
Included excursion: Fabergé Museum and Canal Cruise

TALLINN, ESTONIA

Welcome to the capital of Estonia known for its impressively well-preserved medieval architecture. We venture into the Old Town through twisting cobblestoned streets to explore its churches, castles and quaint houses. With its vibrant culture and rich history, this photogenic city is sure to enchant you. (B,L,D)
Included excursion: Tallinn’s Old Town

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

This morning we disembark in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Experience a full-day tour of the city’s major highlights, enjoy a delicious farewell lunch, and visit a few of Stockholm’s great museums before transferring to our hotel for a final evening in Scandinavia. (B,L,D)
Radisson Collection Strand Hotel, Stockholm (1 night)