Baltics Cruise

DEPART FOR LONDON

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

LONDON

Welcome to the most visited city in the world and epicenter of the arts, shopping, history and culture. We set out on a panoramic tour to explore this vibrant metropolis with its grand avenues, winding cobblestone streets and green spaces. Covering the West End and the Old City, we familiarize ourselves with the city’s monumental highlights. It is the perfect introduction to this great capital. (L,D)
The Bailey’s Hotel, London (1 night)
Included shore excursion: London Introductory Highlights Tour

LONDON & BOARD 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 a hearty lunch at a classic British Pub, we make our way to Greenwich to board the luxurious Azamara Journey – your home for the next 11 days. (B,L,D)
Azamara Journey (11 nights)
Included shore excursions: Westminster Abbey & Tower of London

GREENWICH, LONDON

Greenwich is a borough within London and most famously known as the site of the Greenwich meridian line, and the home of Greenwich Mean Time, the Royal Observatory towers perched atop of the tranquil park. This charming district also has a notable maritime history which we will explore. (B,L,D)
Included shore excursion: Grand Tour of Greenwich

AMSTERDAM, 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 the Edam, a quiet town populated by historic houses, monuments, canals, and a leaning clock tower. (B,L,D)
Included shore excursions: Zaanse Schans & 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 local folk’s 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 to explore. (B,L,D)
Included shore excursions: Historic Laboe with WWII U-Boat & Kiel City Tour

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

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

DAY AT SEA

HELSINKI, FINLAND

Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, is one of Europe’s most handsome, eccentric and captivating cities. 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 the UNESCO World Heritage site, Suomenlinna Fortress, to marvel at this 18th-century sea fortress built across six islands. Back to the mainland, you can wander through the stalls of Market Hall Square. (B,L,D)
Included shore excursions: Finland’s Southern Capital & 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. Relax on the ride back to St. Petersburg. (B,L,D)
Included shore excursion: St. Isaac’s Cathedral & 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 shore excursion: The Hermitage & Catherine’s Palace

ST. PETERSBURG

Our last day in St. Petersburg begins with a tour of the Fabergé Museum. After lunch, board a local boat for a relaxing 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 Our Savior on Blood, a church so elaborate it took almost 25 years to build! (B,L,D)
Included shore excursion: Fabergé Museum & Canal Cruise

TALLINN, ESTONIA

Welcome to the capital of Estonia known for its impressively well-preserved medieval architecture. Our excursion into the Old Town brings us through the twisting cobblestone streets to explore its medieval churches, castles and quaint houses. Let yourself enchanted by this photogenic city of vibrant culture and historical richness. (B,L,D)
Included shore excursion: Tallinn’s Medieval 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 the hotel for our final evening in Scandinavia. (B,L,D)
Radisson Collection Strand Hotel, Stockholm (1 night)
Included shore excursion: Stockholm Highlights & Gamla Stan