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A true capital of culture, this old-world city of modern design, fashion and New Nordic cuisine is renowned for its sense of style. Set over 14 islands firmly linked by over 50 bridges, Sweden’s enchanting capital is home to the legendary Gamla Stan, museums and more. 

Begin your tour with a short panoramic drive through Stockholm city towards the Vasa Museum. Visit the remarkably preserved 17th-century Swedish warship Vasa that sank in Stockholm Harbor in 1628 and was raised, incredibly preserved, 300 years later. Enjoy your guided tour and use your free time to explore before taking a short walk on the green island of Djurg&aring;rden to the restaurant Villa Godthem. Here you will be served a traditional Swedish lunch, set in the home of a former opera singer. After lunch, embark your exclusively chartered motor vessel and set sail among some of the canals and quays that unite this incomparable city. View Stockholm&rsquo;s cityscape from the water, skimming the Baltic Sea. Pass the medieval Old Town, whose old guild houses and narrow streets spread across the city&rsquo;s original three islands. Admire the Stockholm Palace, perched on the shore like a fortress, the distinguished Royal Dramatic Theater and the Royal Swedish Opera, the national stage for opera and ballet.&nbsp;

A popular tour with a little bit of everything. Visit the remarkably Vasa ship, enjoy a typical&nbsp; Swedish lunch and see Stockholm from the water. &nbsp;

Vasa Museum and Stockholm by Boat

This “City of the Sea” with over 450 years of creative heritage has produced some of the world`s finest architects, and legacy of their splendid work is seen everywhere. Mother Nature has also made her mark here, as leafy parks and picturesque bays continue punctuate the promenades. A political and economic hub, this city is also a cultural center with 20 theatres, the National Opera, and fascinating museums and art galleries.

One of the finest ways to explore Helsinki&rsquo;s tree-lined avenues, graceful parks, and distinctive architecture is on foot. From the pier, a coach will transport you close to the Market Place where the walking tour begins. Walk through the Market Place and up to Senate Square with its imposing Lutheran Church, Senate Building, and University, in neo-classical style, designed by the renowned architect Carl Ludvig Engel. Continuing on foot, you will pass formidable buildings that make a strong impression on the Helsinki skyline. Look for the Railway Station, the National Museum, the Sanoma Building, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Parliament House, the Finlandia Congress Hall and the new modern Central library, before pausing for a cup of coffee or tea and a pastry. After your break, continue your walk passing through T&ouml;&ouml;l&ouml; park and seeing the lovely waterfront views, before ascending to the T&ouml;&ouml;l&ouml; residential area in route to Rock church, a magnificent modern-day structure built entirely into bedrock and quarried stone. Admire this unique structure as your guide describes its interesting facts and details. Your adventure concludes at the Rock Church, where your motor coach waits to transfer you back to your Crystal ship. &nbsp;

Explore the heart of Helsinki on foot, discovering the best of this Nordic capital. Walk through Market Place and the Senate Square, see the most important buildings and squares along the main streets, as well as green boulevards. Stop for refreshments halfway before continuing to the famous Rock Church.

Helsinki Walking Tour

Start your tour with a short shuttle bus transfer to the Market Square, from where you will take the public ferry to the Islands of Suomenlinna. Once there you will get to walk the beautiful grounds of the islands whilst your guide tells you all about this largest fortification. Suomenlinna was founded in 1748 by the Swedish King and was built as a bastion on six rocky islands in the harbour of Helsinki. The flags of three nations have at various times flown over the fortification.&nbsp; First, Suomenlinna (or Sveaborg as it was then called) defended Sweden for 60 years against Russia, but after it was forced to surrender in 1808 it became a Russian fortification for 110 years. In 1918 the fortress was renamed Suomenlinna and acted as a Finnish garrison until it came under civil administration in 1973. Suomenlinna has always been much more than just a part of Helsinki - it is a city within a city and nowadays about 900 people are living on the island and 350 people work here all year around. For many inhabitants of Helsinki, Suomenlinna is a popular day trip destination. In 1991 UNESCO included Suomenlinna on its List of World Heritage sites. During your walking tour you will see many parts of this fascinating fortress. Many artists have their workshop on these islands, and one of them is the local glass artist &#39;Anna Schroderus&#39;. You will get to meet the artist herself and learn about the history and operation of her glass studio. She will tell you about her profession as a glassblower and designer, the technical properties of glass and the history of glassblowing in a nutshell. Finally, she will blow a small bottle as a demonstration. You will continue your walking tour of the island, after which you stop for a coffee or tea and local pastry and enjoy some free time, before taking the ferry back to the market square, from where your shuttle bus will take you back to your ship or if you prefer you can continue your exploration of the city on your own.

Take a walk around the beautiful grounds of the fortress Island of Suomelinna, located just a short ferry ride from the city center. This UNESCO world heritage site is like a small city within a city, and many artists have their workplace in these picturesque settings. Meet a local glass artist and learn about her trait and see a small demonstration of glassblowing. Enjoy some free time and a coffee and local pastry before returning to your ship.

UNESCO Suomenlinna Fortress & Glass Artist Meeting

Your guide will meet you at the pier and introduce you to your Jopo bike. A unisex bicycle without gears and using pedal brakes, the Jopo is a breeze to ride. After making adjustments and listening to safety instructions, you will be ready to cycle into the Finnish capital. As the city is relatively flat, Helsinki is an ideal place to explore by bike. Traveling over mostly dedicated cycling paths, you will encounter views of the city that many visitors never experience. Pass the marina and a residential area before pedaling along the scenic traffic-free waterfront area that leads to Helsinki&rsquo;s main city beach, Hietaranta. Take a break at a popular local outdoor caf&eacute; overlooking the sea. Sip a coffee and enjoy a Finnish cinnamon bun while enjoying the ambiance. Continue along the waterfront to Sibelius Park and pause at one of Helsinki&rsquo;s most popular tourist sites, the monument dedicated to Finland&rsquo;s world-famous composer, Jean Sibelius. Back on your bike, follow your guide through the residential district of T&ouml;&ouml;l&ouml; to the waterfront of T&ouml;&ouml;l&ouml; Bay. Here, you will admire views of the city, as well as enjoy close-up looks at the new Opera House and the decorative wooden villas dating from the 19th century. In the distance, you will see Finlandia Hall, the National Museum and the Parliament as you continue to the eastern side of the city, passing more waterfront parks and mixed residential areas. Arriving at the eastern harbor, stop to appreciate views of Katajanokka Island, which is the summer home of the Finnish Icebreaker fleet and location of the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, an architectural marvel boasting 13 golden onion domes. At the Market Square, you will walk your bike to safely enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the city&rsquo;s most popular tourist areas. As you leave the Old City Harbor, stop to gaze at the varying skyline, dominated by the Lutheran Cathedral, City Hall and the Presidential Palace, all the more dramatic with the bustling harbor and market in the foreground. Next, pass the exclusive waterfront properties, home to many diplomats and embassies, see beautiful Kaivopuisto Park and admire views of the impressive Suomenlinna Island Fortress. Venture past the small boat marina of Merisatama before arriving at the pier and your Crystal ship, where your invigorating introduction to this lovely Baltic city concludes.

A leisurely exploration with the famous Finnish Jopo bike, is the perfect way to explore this Nordic capital. See Helsinki&rsquo;s landmarks, parks, and local life, enjoy refreshments at a quaint little outdoor caf&eacute; at the waterfront, and see what the Market Square has to offer when passing through.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Helsinki by Jopo Bike

Experience the vibrante city center, as well as the bustling city harbor. Helsinki is capital where you can see a fascinating mix of old and new, as well as East and west influences. Start your journey with a drive along the shoreline, with views to Suomelinna Fortress, an island just outside the city center, which is an UNESCO World Heritage site. You pass the presidential palace and see the icebreakers safely docked for the summer, before arriving at Senate Square for a stop. The square was designed in the early 19th century by the famed architect Carl Ludvig Engel.. From the Senate Square continue your ride through the city center, driving along Mannerheim Street, the city&rsquo;s longest avenue, passing Kiasma, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Parliament, Oodi, the city&rsquo;s main library, the Music Hall, the Finlandia Hall, the National Museum, the Opera house and finally stopping at the Olympic Stadium, that hosted the 1952 games. A short drive from there is the lush and green Sibelius Park. Here stands a Monument dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, crafted from 600 steel pipes. Continue from here to the famous Rock Church, a church blasted into solid block of natural granite, a truly unique church. Finally, after your stop at the Rock Church you return to the ship. &nbsp;

Travel through the heart of Helsinki, discovering the best of this Nordic capital. Drive along the harbor, with views to the archipelago, see the most important buildings and squares along the main streets, as well as green boulevards. Stop at the Senate Square, Olympic Stadium, the Sibelius Monument, and the famous Rock Church before returning to the ship.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Helsinki Panorama

Begin with a short coach transfer to the pier where you board your private sightseeing boat. Soon, your captain will guide his way out of the harbor and through the Helsinki Archipelago, home to 330 islands, islets and skerries and the famous Suomenlinna Fortress. Hailed as the &#39;Gibraltar of the North&#39;, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has the rare distinction of serving in the defense of three superpowers: Sweden, Russia and Finland since its founding in 1748. See waterfront saunas and old villas in this unique, urban archipelago, as well as Helsinki Zoo 'Korkeasaari' and the Icebreaker Pier, where Finland&#39;s icebreaker fleet rests at its summer mooring. Back on dry land you have time to browse the Market Square&#39;s handicraft and souvenir stands, and maybe sample some Finnish berries during some free time, before continuing the tour with a leisurely drive. Sit back and relax as you travel past some of the city&#39;s landmarks such as the Presidential Palace, Uspenski Cathedral, with its&acute; green-and-gold onion domes. Pass the Senate Square, with its elegant Lutheran Church surrounded by Neoclassical architecture designed by Carl Ludvig Engel. Continue down Mannerheim Street, past Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, the National Museum, the Helsinki Opera House, and Olympic Stadium, built for the Olympic Games held in Helsinki in 1952. Stop at Sibelius Park to see the monument of approximately 600 steel pipes which honors the great composer Jean Sibelius, before returning to port. &nbsp;

Begin by cruising the archipelago of Helsinki by private sightseeing boat. Pass the UNECO sight Suomenlinna and get a feeling of the unique relationship the residents have to the sea. You disembark at Kauppatori (Market Square), where you have some free time to stroll around and maybe sample some local berries, before rejoining your sightseeing coach for a leisurely, panoramic tour of some of the main highlights the city has to offer. See the most important buildings and squares, as well as green boulevards, and make a stop at Sibelius Monument, before returning to your ship. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Helsinki by Land and Sea

Begin your adventure with a scenic sightseeing of Helsinki&rsquo;s most popular sights, including the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the new Opera House, the National Museum and the Parliament House. A brief stop is made at the historic Senate Square with its neoclassical-style buildings, designed by the architect Engel, before leaving the bustle of the city behind. Coming to the rural community of Sipoo, visit St. Sigfrid&rsquo;s Church. This impressive structure is Sipoo&rsquo;s oldest and dates to the 15th century. Continue to a Finnish country home nestled by a beautiful lake, where your host extend a warm welcome. Here, you&#39;ll enjoy a look at a typical Finnish smoke sauna, stroll the grounds, and listen to stories from your host about Finnish county life and customs. You will also be treated to typical Finnish refreshments, such as coffee, tea, and sweet and salty pastries. Bid a fond farewell to your new friends and return to Helsinki and your Crystal ship. &nbsp;

Travel through the heart of Helsinki and see the most important buildings and squares along the main streets. Stop at the Senate Square, before leaving for the countryside. Visit the oldest building in Sipoo, St. Sigfrid&acute;s Church, before coming to a lovely country home. Stroll the grounds, hear about Finnish rural life, and enjoy some tasty Finnish pastries. &nbsp;

Helsinki and Country Home Visit

Begin your adventure by heading out to Porvoo, an old town situated at the mouth of River Porvoo. The city was an important trading center as early as the Middle Ages. Upon arrival in Porvoo, you will stop at the Old Bridge from where you will be able to see one of the most photographed views in Finland: the Old Town of Porvoo with a decorative row of red riverside storehouses. Enjoy a guided walking tour followed by free time, after which you continue to the historic Kiala Manor Estate to enjoy some delicious cake with a fresh cup of coffee or tea. Travel back to Helsinki to enjoy a scenic sightseeing, passing some of the city&rsquo;s most popular sights, including the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the new Opera House, the National Museum and the Parliament House. A stop is made at the fabled Rock Church, carved from solid stone and crowned by a copper dome, and the historic Senate Square with its neoclassical-style buildings, designed by the architect Engel, before returning back to your ship.

Get to see the main sights of Helsinki, a glimpse of the countryside and enjoy a guided tour of Porvoo, an important trading center in the Middle Ages. During the tour enjoy delicious cake served with coffee/tea at Kiala Manor estate.

Porvoo Old Town & Helsinki Highlights

Put yourself in a fairytale as soon as you walk through the medieval walls of Tallinn`s Old Town where you can dine and shop in the center square or see panoramic views by climbing St Olaf`s Church. Leave the Old Town and go to the historic Kadriorg Palace erected by Tsar Peter the Great.

Tallinn&#39;s Old Town, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a top global center that has earned a spot among the world&#39;s top 10 digital cities. The city was also recognized as a European Capital of Culture in 2011. This tour takes you on a journey through the rich history and culture of Tallinn, showcasing some of the most significant landmarks and attractions of the city. The tour begins with a brief drive to the main railroad station, where you&#39;ll embark on a walking tour of the city. Your first stop is Pagari street, where you&#39;ll visit the former KGB prison cells, which played a significant role in Estonia&#39;s recent past. During the Soviet occupation, politicians, civil servants, intellectuals, veterans of the War of Independence, and even ordinary people were arrested, beaten, and tortured here, before being sentenced to death or imprisonment. These prison cells in the basement of Pagari street have remained a symbol of communist terror to this day. Next, you&#39;ll head to the medieval part of the Old Tallinn, where you&#39;ll see impressive fortifications dating back to the 13th century. These forts surrounded the downtown area, creating a closed defense zone. By the 16th century, Tallinn boasted one of the strongest defense systems in Northern Europe, and you&#39;ll see some of its most iconic landmarks on your walking tour. You&#39;ll pass the City wall, the Great Guild, and the Church of the Holy Spirit before arriving at the Town Hall Square. Here, you&#39;ll see two outstanding buildings that are over 500 years old: the Town Hall, which is the oldest Gothic-style Town Hall in the northern part of Europe, and the Town Council&#39;s Apothecary from 1422. After exploring the Town Hall Square, your walking tour continues to Viru Street, where you&#39;ll pass through the two remaining gate towers, marking the end of the medieval town. From here, you&#39;ll walk to Mere Boulevard, where you&#39;ll rejoin your coach and drive to the eastern part of Tallinn to Kadriorg Park. Kadriorg Park is a stunning oasis of nature, featuring impressive landscapes and beautiful gardens. You&#39;ll enjoy a peaceful stroll through a Japanese garden designed by Masao Sone, a gardener from Kyoto. The garden relies on the philosophy of the circle of life and the expressiveness of nature, offering visitors a truly meditative experience. You&#39;ll also have the opportunity to get a glimpse of the palace, explore the flower garden behind it and the President&#39;s residence. Your tour concludes with a coffee break at the elegant Mon Repos restaurant before rejoining the coach for a return trip to the Cruise Port. &nbsp;

This tour takes you on a journey through the rich history and culture of Tallinn, showcasing some of the most significant landmarks and attractions of the city. Take a walking tour of Old Town, KGB Prison Cells and Kadriorg Park.

Tallinn`s Timeless Treasures

Tallinn, a beautiful city in Northern Europe, boasts one of the finest medieval old towns in the region. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city is a treasure trove of historical and cultural gems. In 2011, Tallinn was chosen as the European Capital of Culture, cementing its reputation as a first-class destination. Your tour of Tallinn begins with a coach trip to the picturesque Kadriorg Park, the city&#39;s main recreational area. Here, you can take a leisurely stroll through the park to the stunning baroque palace, which now houses the Museum of European Art (outside view). After exploring the Upper Garden, you will return to the coach and head to the Song Festival Grounds, where the famous Estonian song festivals have been held since 1869. From this vantage point, you can take in the breathtaking views of the sea and the Old Town of Tallinn, making it a perfect spot for a photo opportunity. Continuing on, you&#39;ll visit the Pirita suburb, which boasts the ruins of the St. Birgitta&#39;s Convent from the 15th century. Along the way, the coach will pass by the Forest Cemetery, where many of Estonia&#39;s most distinguished citizens are laid to rest. You&rsquo;ll also pass by the yachting complex built for the 1980 Olympic Regatta, situated on the picturesque beachside. The tour then proceeds to the Toompea Castle, which is the site of the Estonian Parliament. Upon disembarking at the Tall Hermann Tower (once the highest defense tower in Tallinn Town Wall), you&#39;ll take a short walk to the Palace Square, where you can stroll through the narrow cobblestone lanes to the St. Mary&#39;s Cathedral. This magnificent cathedral boasts historic coats of arms of noble families and some notable tombstones, making it a worthwhile visit. The tour concludes with a walk through the Short Leg Lane to the Lower Town, with its charming 13th-century cobbled streets. A medieval music concert is performed at St. Nicholas Church, and you can also see a fragment of Bernt Notke&#39;s acclaimed painting from the 15th-century, Dance of Death. The walking tour ends on the Town Hall Square, followed by lunch in one of the Old Town restaurants. The coach will drive you back to the ship, leaving you with unforgettable memories of your Tallinn adventure. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Explore Tallinn&#39;s medieval charm and cultural richness on this captivating tour. Begin with a coach trip to Kadriorg Park, home to a stunning baroque palace and the Museum of European Art. Enjoy panoramic views from the Song Festival Grounds before visiting the historic ruins of St. Birgitta&#39;s Convent in Pirita. Admire Toompea Castle, the Estonian Parliament, and St. Mary&#39;s Cathedral. Stroll through Lower Town&#39;s cobblestone streets, ending with a medieval music concert at St. Nicholas Church. Lunch in the Old Town caps off your unforgettable Tallinn adventure.&nbsp;

Best of Tallinn

Estonia&#39;s breathtaking natural landscapes offer a prime destination for hiking enthusiasts and casual adventurers alike. The locals have a deep appreciation for their forests and bogs, visiting them throughout the year to forage for berries and mushrooms or to camp with friends and family. Wander among the majestic pine forests and ancient bogs to experience some of the purest air in the world while following the tracks of foxes, rabbits, and moose. One of the most accessible bogs in Estonia runs through the characteristic forest and bog landscapes of Lahemaa National Park. The 6 km long trail, with 3.5 km broadwalk, takes you on a journey through former sand dunes, eskers, heath forests, and the bog&#39;s unique flora. The boardwalk, which includes an observation tower, is marked and signposted, making it easy to navigate for hikers of all skill levels. To preserve the fragile flora and soil, visitors are asked to only walk on the boardwalk and refrain from cycling. At the observation tower, you&#39;ll have the opportunity to not only take in stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape but also treat your ears to a delightful classical music concert. Imagine being serenaded by beautiful melodies while basking in the tranquility of nature. It&#39;s a perfect way to recharge and connect with the beauty around you. As you enjoy the music, savor some delectable snacks and a glass of Champagne to complete the sensory experience. It&#39;s an unforgettable way to cap off your hiking adventure and leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired. After your hiking adventure, you&rsquo;ll rejoin your coach and head back to the Cruise Port, feeling refreshed and invigorated from your exploration of Estonia&#39;s natural wonders.

Take a nature walk in one of the most accessible bogs in Estonia which runs through the characteristic forest and bog landscapes of Lahemaa National Park. End with a short live music concert in the viewing platform of the bog, while enjoying champagne and snacks from Estonian nature

Estonia`s Majestic Landscapes: Bog Hike with Musical Concert

Receiving your equipment and instructions at the pier, set off to Kadriorg Park, the green heart of Tallinn, home to a Baroque palace and park ensemble founded in 1718 as the summer estate for the family of Peter the Great.&nbsp; Pedal through the greenery and pause to appreciate the palace&rsquo;s grandeur before continuing to the seaside district of Pirita and the Song Festival Amphitheatre. As host to the famous Estonian song festivals, the venue welcomes approximately 20,000 performers who sing to crowds more than 100,000 once every five years. It is a truly iconic spot - the 1988 Singing Revolution took place here and set Estonia on its road to independence. The Song Festival Ground has also hosted a number of popular artists, including Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Lady Gaga and Andrea Bocelli.&nbsp; Following a photo stop, pedal to the Memorial to the victims of communism. This 30 000 square meter memorial was opened in 2018 and has become a true landmark. The names of over 22,000 people who never returned home are inscribed on huge memorial&rsquo;s name plaques. Enjoy refreshments in a local restaurant. Next, pedal through a typical neighbourhood, passing St. Bridget&rsquo;s Convent, the Olympic yachting center from 1980 and Pirita Beach en route. Finally, make a stop at the beautiful Pirita beach and glance at the former Olympic Center. Start pedalling back to the city centre along the coastline with a panoramic view on Tallinn&rsquo;s Old Town. &nbsp;

Cycling in Kadriorg Park and a view to Kadriorg Palace, visit the Memorial to the Victims of Communism, panoramic views to Tallinn&#39;s old town &nbsp;

Seaside Cycling

Enjoy a panoramic ride around historic and modern Tallinn. The tour is designed for guests who would in most part prefer seeing Tallinn from the comfort of a coach. A short drive takes you to the center of the upper Old Town for magnificent views of the ancient steeples and towers. Your guide will take you to the foot of the Tall Hermann Tower for a closer look of the Toompea Castle. After departing Toompea the drive continues to the Lasnam&auml;e residential area along the road dug deep into the limestone plain during the soviet period. After driving up to the Lasnam&auml;e plateau and observing the classic soviet style housing that still accommodates a large part of Tallinn&rsquo;s inhabitants, the coach takes you down to the valley of River Pirita known for its beautiful scenery. You&rsquo;ll travel along an internationally known motor-cycling track passing by the Forest Cemetery where many distinguished Estonians have found their last resting place. The area exhibits summer cottages from the 1950&#39;s as well as present-day private houses. Driving along the coast towards the city centre you will pass through Pirita, where the well-preserved 16th century ruins of the historic monastery and the building of the new St. Birgitta&rsquo;s Convent stand side by side, then pass the Olympic Yachting Complex and the Russalka monument, an angel with a cross pointing in the direction of where the ship Russalka sank in 1893. Following a photo stop, travel to and visit the Memorial to the Victims of Communism. This 30 000 square meter memorial was opened in 2018 and the names of over 22,000 people who never returned home are inscribed on huge memorial&rsquo;s name plaques. Enjoy a short coffee break in the local cafe. Driving towards the port you will see Tallinn&rsquo;s new City center en route back to the ship.

Enjoy a panoramic ride around historic and modern Tallinn. The tour is designed for guests who would in most part prefer seeing Tallinn from the comfort of a coach. Enjoy a short coffee break in the local caf&eacute;. &nbsp;

Leisurely Tallinn

Step back in time and discover the enchanting medieval city of Tallinn, the jewel of Northern Europe. With its immaculately preserved old town, Tallinn offers a rare glimpse into the Hanseatic trading era and the city&#39;s rich cultural heritage. The city&rsquo;s Old Town has been astonishingly well preserved and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1997. Take a short drive from the cruise port to explore Lower Old Town, where you&#39;ll be transported to a bygone era as you wander through the charming old streets. Admire the stunning medieval guild houses, Gothic architecture, and other landmarks like the Great Guild House, House of Brotherhood of the Blackheads, and the Church of Holy Spirit. The heart of Lower Old Town is the Town Hall Square, which boasts some of Tallinn&#39;s most famous buildings, including the oldest surviving town hall in the Baltic countries and Scandinavia. It remains the most important representational building in the city, and it was awarded EUROPA NOSTRA 2nd prize for the revival of the last surviving Gothic Town Hall in Northern Europe. Nearby, the Scheeli Pank restaurant offers a chance to taste several varieties of Estonian cider and further spoils your senses with a short live music concert. The building dates back to the early 20th century and follows Tallinn&#39;s architectural traditions, featuring a tower, balconies, railings, and plinth parts hewn from limestone. Stroll through St. Catherine&#39;s Passage and take in the sights and sounds of the city before returning to the cruise port by coach.

View the Town Hall and take a walking tour of the Lower Old Town, admire the Medieval Architecture and take a taste of several sorts of Estonian cider while listening to Live Music.

Tallinn`s Old Town Delights

Embark on a scenic drive from the port to Viimsi Open Air Museum, where you&#39;ll discover a fascinating complex of seaside-farmhouses that are over 150 years old. Located in the charming coastal village of Pringi, this museum offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of villagers, including their work on both land and sea, their entertainment and village parties, their market days, and holiday traditions. As you explore the museum&#39;s exhibits, you&#39;ll be transported back in time to a simpler era, where the sound of the waves and the salty sea air provided the backdrop for daily life. The historical seaside atmosphere at Viimsi Open Air Museum is perfect for relaxing and taking in the stunning views of Tallinn&#39;s famous silhouette. However, the highlight of your visit will undoubtedly be the local culinary fish workshop, where you&#39;ll learn about the traditional Estonian methods of preparing and cooking fish. Led by a local chef, you&#39;ll discover the secrets of smoking, pickling, and frying fish, and you&#39;ll have the opportunity to taste a variety of typical Estonian fish dishes. With its emphasis on local ingredients and traditional techniques, this workshop is a must-do for foodies and cultural enthusiasts alike. After the workshop, you&#39;ll head back to the cruise port, satisfied with your newfound knowledge of Estonian cuisine and culture, and with memories that will last a lifetime.

Visit Viimsi Open Air Museum, located in the charming coastal village of Pringi. After, participate in a fish workshop with tasting, where you&#39;ll learn about the traditional Estonian methods of preparing and cooking fish.

Traditional Flavors of Estonia: a Culinary Workshop 

Established in 1161 as a mercantile center, Visby was a member of the Hanseatic League and known as the “Queen of the Sea.” Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is home to a rich variety of medieval architecture including a 13th-century wall, over 200 warehouses and a collection of partially-ruined religious structures making it one of northern Europe’s best preserved fortified commercial cities. Explore Gotlands Fornsal, a museum devling into Visby’s storied past. 

Cycle through picturesque Visby and its surrounding countryside on this panoramic bike excursion. This once important Hanseatic League port and UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Scandinavia&rsquo;s best-preserved medieval cities, with many historical remains and a defensive wall still surrounding the Old Town. Meet your guide and begin your tour with a short ride to Almedalen, a beautiful park full of manicured lawns and old elm trees in front of the old harbor. Continue past Visby&rsquo;s oldest monument, the 12th-century Kruttornet, or Gunpowder Tower, and the botanical garden before biking uphill to the Klinten neighborhood, where you will stop for scenic views of the city and its pale stone cathedral below. Travel through the Osterport, or East Gate, and leave the city behind on a relaxing country ride to Fridhem, the former summer palace of Princess Eugenie. Here, enjoy seaside views with coffee or tea before returning to your ship.

Cycle through picturesque Visby and its surrounding countryside.

Biking around Visby

Start your adventurous day by boarding your motorcoach which will take you on a scenic drive from Visby to Lummelundagrottan, the Lummelunda Caves. In 1948, three teenage boys discovered an entrance to the rest of the cave. They were the first ones to experience the large cave halls, mirrored lakes, old fossils, and beautiful stalactite formations. In 1959 the first tour of the cave was organized and since then Lummelunda caves has become one of the main sights to visit on the island. Begin your visit at Lummelundagrottan with a short movie before traveling 400 million years ago by journeying into the cave with your private guide. After the tour, enjoy a typical Swedish lunch and some free time to explore the area and see the original entrance to the caves. After lunch, your coach will drive back to Visby. There will be a guided walk, downhill, through the old town of Visby. On your way through the old town, you will be passing through charming alleyways, until you reach the Cathedral of St. Mary&rsquo;s. You will also be looking at medieval church ruins and 13th century warehouses. There is also a photo stop at the hill overlooking the cathedral, where you can get an aerial view over the town of Visby. When you have reached Almedalen, the site of the former medieval harbor, you will be met by your coach, which takes you for a short drive back to the pier. &nbsp;

Experience the large cave halls, mirrored lakes, old fossils, and beautiful stalactite formations at Lummelunda Caves. Back in Visby, take a guided walk of this charming town.&nbsp;

Lummelunda Caves and Northern Gotland

Embark on a scenic drive through the picturesque countryside and stop at one of the island&rsquo;s medieval churches. Explore its interior and admire the stunning architecture of its time. Bid farewell and continue to the Gotland Railway Museum. Here is also the place for the Railway Caf&eacute;, where you will have the opportunity to taste a Gotlandic specialty, the Saffron Pancake. Despite the name it is not a real pancake, but a delicious dessert made of rice-pudding, cream and saffron, baked in the oven, and eaten with whipped cream and salmbars-jam. The berries known as salmbar are also typical for Gotland. After coffee-break, you can explore the Golden Age of Railways through the exhibits in the museum, before you embark on a journey through stunning scenery on an old train to Roma village. Here, you will reboard your motor coach and travel back to Visby, where you will enjoy a short walking tour before heading back to your ship. &nbsp;

Discover Gotland&rsquo;s country landscape and explore the Golden Age Railway.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gotland&#39;s Countryside Charm

Visby is the capital of the Island of Gotland. Visby can be appreciated as much for the depth of its fascinating historical significance, as its modern-day charm as a clean, very pretty, small city in which parks, gardens and flowers abound. History tells of the Viking Age, a flourishing medieval period, and the growth of the powerful Hanseatic League, but today Visby is equally as well known as the town of roses and ruins. Because of its unique cultural values, the Hanseatic Town of Visby has been listed by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage. Since the end of the 19th century, the ruins of Visby have been protected as historical monuments. The sea wall was first built in the 12th, and 13th centuries and the town wall were added in the early 13th century. Today the wall is the best-preserved town wall in northern Europe. Behind the town wall with its 44 guard towers, this medieval stone city awaits your discovery. The tour begins at the pier where you will meet your guide and have a short bus transfer to Hanseatic Harbor, now known as Almedalen Park, where you will enjoy a spectacular view of the medieval city. You continue along Strandgatan, where you will see some of the medieval gabled warehouses. You pass Kruttornet, the Gun Powder Tower, which is the oldest preserved building in Visby. Stroll along the city&acute;s narrow, rose scented alleys and arrive at the Botanical Gardens. You will visit the Cathedral Santa Maria, once a church for German merchants, pass some of the many church ruins and walk through the narrow winding medieval streets before the tour ends. &nbsp;

Walk around in a UNESCO heritage site with history from the Viking age.&nbsp;

Visby Walking Tour

Visby is the capital of the Island of Gotland. History tells of the Viking Age, a flourishing medieval period and the growth of the powerful Hanseatic League, but today Visby is equally as well known as the town of roses and ruins. Because of its unique cultural values, the Hanseatic Town of Visby has been listed by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage Sites. Behind the town wall with its 127 guard towers, this medieval stone city awaits your discovery. You will start the tour by going to the beautiful surrounding in southern Visby. Here you will have an excellent view of the coastline and Visby. In Gnisvard, in the parish of Tofta, you will find a picturesque fishing village dating back to 1700. There, you will visit an unusual gravesite from the Bronze Age. The gravestones are arranged in the shape of a ship to carry the departed through eternity. Continuing your drive, you will travel through the agricultural districts where you visit one of the 92 medieval churches on the island. Finally, enter the walled city of Visby through the Dalman&acute;s Tower for a guided walk through the narrow medieval streets, passing the Cathedral on the way to Almedalen, where you will rejoin the coach and return to the ship. &nbsp;

Visit Visby and its charming surroundings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visby & the West Coast

Your tour begins when you meet your local guide at the pier and board your coach. After a short transfer you will leave the coach and cross the bridge leading across the moats surrounding the medieval town wall. These moats were never filled with water but provided a good defense against enemies. Enter the UNESCO World Heritage city through one of the towers and walk through the narrow alleyways to the great viewpoint right on top of the town. A magnificent view across the sea, over rooftops and medieval church ruins, and not the least over the Cathedral. Your guide leads you down through the town and tells you about life in Visby in the past and today. You will pass St Mary&rsquo;s Cathedral and, if possible, visit. You continue your walk, on narrow lanes, until eventually you enter your guide&rsquo;s private garden! Listen to the story of the neighborhood around, about the fishermen, hatters and cobblers while you enjoy &ldquo;Fika&rdquo;. That is, coffee/tea with the Gotland specialty - The Saffron Pancake. Despite the name it is not a real pancake, but a delicious dessert made of rice-pudding, cream and saffron, baked in the oven, and eaten with whipped cream and &ldquo;salmb&auml;rs-jam&rdquo;. The berries, a kind of wild blackberries called &ldquo;salmb&auml;r&rdquo; in Gotlandic dialect, are also special to Gotland. After the Fika your walk continues to Almedalen, the former medieval harbor, today the site for the famous Political Week that takes place here one week in July every year and gathers the entire elite of Swedish politicians. Before re-joining your coach to get back to the ship, enjoy the view from below, of the medieval town-walls, houses and ruins that stretches skyways. You can choose to return to your coach which will take you back to the ship or remain in town and make your own way back to your cruise ship by foot. Tour ends pier side.

This tour takes you on a guided walk in the UNESCO World Heritage town and gives you the chance to try a Swedish Fika with a Gotland touch in a private garden.&nbsp;

Visby Walking Tour with a Taste of Gotland

Step into the heart of Riga, a city steeped in history and brimming with cultural richness. Founded in 1201, Riga has been shaped by its time as a member of the Hanseatic League, and its strategic position at the crossroads of trade routes from the early middle ages. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing a blend of Art Nouveau, Gothic, and medieval architecture, and a thriving contemporary art scene. Marvel at the towering spires of Riga Cathedral, stroll through the charming Old Town, and soak up the unique atmosphere of one of Europe&#39;s most captivating cities.

Make yourself comfortable in a coach seat and get ready for the photo highlights of the Latvian capital! The bus will take you through the streets of Riga where you can enjoy the medieval architecture and beautiful examples of the Art Nouveau style, as well as see the city&rsquo;s modern architecture and lifestyle. You will pass by the Old Town of Riga, which panorama is outlined by the many church spires. You will see the 14th century Powder Tower, which is the only remaining tower of the former city defense wall and make a stop at the Town Hall Square for a great photo opportunity. A stop at the Freedom Monument will give you the chance to take a memorable photo of this symbol of Latvian independence, which was erected in 1935 and was again the core of the Latvian independence movement in the late 1980s. The bus will take you across the river Daugava for a magnificent panoramic view of the Old Town &ndash; don&rsquo;t miss this postcard view for your photo album of the journey! &nbsp;

Take in views of Art Nouveau, Riga boulevards, National Opera and Freedom monument, Riga Castle and beautiful Riga panorama, from the comfort of a coach. &nbsp;

Riga at Ease

The bus will take you through the boulevards of Riga city centre with its fine examples of Art Nouveau architecture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pass by the symbol of Latvian independence - the Freedom Monument, which was erected in 1935 during Latvia&#39;s initial period of independence and was at the heart of the Latvian freedom movement in the late 1980s. During the tour you will also have a chance to see the architecture and lifestyle of contemporary Riga and to discover the history of Riga on foot while enjoying free time in the Old Town (approx. 1 hour). Now, make yourself comfortable and enjoy a 40 min. drive to Jurmala City that is located on the Gulf of Riga. Historically Jurmala has always been the most popular sea resort in the Baltics due to its natural features: healthy climate, mineral water springs and healing mud. During this tour you will have a chance to see one of the main features of Jurmala &ndash; the wooden architecture from the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. The charming wooden summer cottages live in harmony with the more recently built summerhouses and spa health centres. Take your free time (approx. 1.5 hours) to enjoy a relaxing walk along the white, sandy Blue flag beach or pedestrian Jomas street with wide choice of caf&eacute;s, restaurants and souvenir shops. This way you will get a feel of the typical Jurmala atmosphere, with the calm of the sea and joys of shopping and entertainment. &nbsp;

See Riga and Jurmala in a relaxing way with plenty of free time in both cities for self exploration. &nbsp;

Riga and Jurmala

Drive by bus for approximately 1 hour to the picturesque town of Sigulda, located about 50 km from Riga. Enjoy the beautiful forest scenery and magnificent views of the River Gauja valley. Sigulda is often called the 'Latvian Switzerland' and is well known as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Latvia. Stop for a visit to the ruins of the 13th century Sigulda castle and the 19th century Kropotkin&#39;s Manor House. Proceed to the 13th century Turaida Castle its fortification tower, where you can enjoy the picturesque landscape from a bird&#39;s-eye view. By the Turaida church, under an old linden tree, you will find the grave of a young girl - the Rose of Turaida - the heroine of a true love story from the 17th century. End with a walk in a sculpture park dedicated to Latvian folklore. After discovering this highlight of Sigulda, make your way towards a local restaurant where you will enjoy lunch.&nbsp; Returning to Riga, make a stop at the Town Hall Square and follow your guide for an approximately 1-hour walking tour of the Old Town of Riga. Wonder through cobblestoned streets and admire an abundance of architectural gems.

Visit one of the most beautiful towns of Latvia - Sigulda. Often called the &#39;Latvian Switzerland&#39; because of the beautiful mountainous region. Enjoy magnificent views of the River Gauja valley, visit castles and the village of Turida. After your return to Riga, enjoy the beauty of the Old Town with a walking tour. &nbsp;

Sigulda and Turaida Towns in Gauja National Park

Discover the historic importance of authentic Old Riga, with its charming medieval atmosphere. The city real beauty is more and more revealed by the current renaissance of old buildings through successfully implemented restoration projects. It is estimated that Riga on the whole possesses the largest collection of Art Nouveau architecture in the world. After the short drive from the port, take a walk through the main Art Nouveau streets &ndash; Strelnieku and Alberta. Enjoy the opportunity to admire various unforgettable examples of Art Nouveau buildings. Stop for a visit at the State Latvian Museum of Art. In the new permanent display, housed in the 2nd and 3rd floor of the museum&rsquo;s historic building, around 500 art works from the museum&rsquo;s collection are set. A permanent exposition, 'Latvian Art. 19th&ndash;20th Century', presents an overview of Latvian art history over the course of two centuries. Continue your tour by coach and enjoy a short driving along the boulevards, parks and charming green sports of Riga. Discover the historical Old Riga on foot and acquaint yourself with the churches and renovated buildings. Look at the Blackheads&rsquo; House, St.Peter&rsquo;s Church, St. George Church, St. John Church. Walk to Livu Square for a chance to admire buildings such as the Theatre of Russian Drama, Big and Small Guild Houses and wonderful buildings of Art Nouveau architecture. Before returning to the port, go the the left side of the river Daugava with finest examples of wooden architecture and a photo stop with a beautiful Riga panorama. &nbsp;

Don&rsquo;t miss this unique possibility to visit the capital of Art Nouveau. Did you know that Riga has more of Art Nouveau buildings than Paris? (More than 700!) Walk the city streets and Old Town while admiring the architecture, and visit the Latvian National Museum of Art, the first building in the Baltics designed specifically for the needs of an art museum located in one of the most impressive historicist buildings in the Riga Boulevard Circle. &nbsp;

Riga: Art Nouveau Capital

After departing from the port, the bus will take you to Riga Central market. When Riga Central Market was first opened in 1930 it was the largest and the most progressive marketplace on earth. With 5 huge pavilions it is the largest market in the Baltic States and one of the biggest outdoor markets on the European continent and world-wide. In 1998, the territory of the market, being part of the historic centre of Riga, was included in UNESCO World Heritage List. In the market you will have the possibility to taste different types of local food- vegetables, pickles, bread, dairy products, local beer, soft drinks, and more.&nbsp; After the tour in the market, the bus will take you to the Town Hall Square where you will start a walk in the Old Town. You will get acquainted with the 13th century St. Peter&#39;s, St. George&#39;s and St. John&#39;s churches and walk through the medieval John&#39;s yard. In the Old Town you will also see the medieval dwelling houses known as the 'Three Brothers' and the Large and Small Guild buildings. Reach the centre of the Old Town - the Dome Square, where you will see the magnificent Dome Cathedral. End with a degustation of the famous Riga Black Balsam, a very bitter alcoholic drink made following a traditional recipe based on a composition of 24 different ingredients. Top it up with a cup of tea or coffee.

Explore the iconic Central Market, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you&#39;ll savor diverse local treats. Stroll through the picturesque Old Town, discovering medieval churches, historic buildings, and charming squares. Conclude the adventure with a tasting of the renowned Riga Black Balsam, a unique and bitter elixir.&nbsp;

Taste of Riga

Riga, the capital of Latvia, was founded in 1201 and has now grown into the biggest city in the Baltic States, with a population of nearly 1 million. The bus will take you through the boulevards of Riga city centre with its fine examples of Art Nouveau architecture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. You will pass by the symbol of Latvian independence &ndash; the Freedom Monument, which was erected in 1935 during Latvia&rsquo;s initial period of independence and was at the heart of the Latvian freedom movement in the late 1980s. During the tour you will also have a chance to see the architecture and lifestyle of contemporary Riga. During the city tour you will have a chance to discover the history of Riga on foot. The tour will take you to the centre of the Old Town &ndash; the Dome Square, where you will visit magnificent Dome Cathedral and enjoy the sound of the impressive pipe organ - considered to be one of the world&#39;s most valuable historic organs. You will get acquainted with the 13th century St. Peter&rsquo;s church, medieval dwelling houses known as the &ldquo;Three Brothers&rdquo; and the Large and Small Guild buildings. &nbsp;

The best way to explore Latvian capital Riga is on foot! The Old Town area is not accessible by coach, this is the only way to visit this unique UNESCO World Heritage site. &nbsp;

Charming Riga Walking Tour

Your guide will greet you on the pier before leading you to your awaiting &lsquo;retro&rsquo; tram. This remarkable small tram car stands out against the modern urban environment and is renowned for its Art Nouveau design. Hop aboard for a charming journey through Riga&rsquo;s two most beautiful boulevards; Meierovica and Aspazijas, famous Riga Central Market and towards the left side of the river. During the journey you&rsquo;ll have wonderful views of the National Opera, the Freedom Monument, Old Riga and Basteja hill, Latvian National library, grounds of ex-Soviet monument, parks and wooden architecture. Arriving back in the city centre, join your knowledgeable guide for a walking tour of the old town. Listen carefully as they bring to life the history of Latvia&rsquo;s Capital city which dates back to 1201. &nbsp;

See Riga in a sustainable way! An incredible opportunity to experience a ride of a unique Retro Tram followed by a walking tour.&nbsp;

Riga from a Retro Tram 

In this small seaside town of northeastern Germany, you can find a perfect mix of historical landmarks, German brick gothic architecture and lively beach culture. The picturesque city center will transport you to a fairyland, where you can enjoy the charming cultural scene and amazing local restaurants.

Start your day off at the pier and hop on a comfortable motor coach for a scenic three-and-a-half-hour journey to Potsdam. Upon arrival, you&#39;ll meet your local guide and embark on a delightful stroll through the stunning gardens of the Sanssouci Palace. Here, you&#39;ll learn about the palace&#39;s fascinating history and marvel at the impressive architecture. Next, climb aboard a charming horse carriage for a leisurely drive past some of Potsdam&#39;s most beautiful landmarks, including the Charlottenhof Palace and the New Palais. Take in the sights as you travel through the city&#39;s largest park. You&#39;ll then visit the New Palais, a magnificent example of the last significant baroque castle complex in Prussia, and one of the most important works of the Frederician rococo period. Continue your adventure with a visit to Potsdam&#39;s Dutch quarter, created by Jan Bouman, a Dutch builder from Amsterdam. Here, you&#39;ll enjoy an authentic and delicious German lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, explore Potsdam&#39;s city center and discover its many fascinating sights. Learn about the history of the Russian Colony 'Alexandrowka,' a unique community built by King Frederick William III of Prussia for the last twelve Russian singers of a choir that formerly consisted of 62 soldiers. Then, find the famous Brandenburg Gate of Potsdam and head to the stunning English country house-style Palace 'Cecilienhof'. Finally, end your day with a relaxing drive back to the pier, enjoying the stunning scenery along the way.

Discover the enchanting city of Potsdam, once the royal residence of the kings of Prussia. Potsdam is home to an array of unique palaces and stunning parks that are sure to leave you in awe. The city also boasts an important civic center, brimming with history and culture. &nbsp;

Prussian History of Potsdam: Gardens, Palaces, and Historic Landmarks

<p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Discover Berlin through the past and present of members of the Jewish community and their experience of the city.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:240,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp; <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Your tour to the German Capital begins with an approximately 3 to 3,5-hour panoramic coach journey. Once in Berlin, your local guide will join starting with an overview of the history of West Berlin. Pass by the boulevard Kurf&uuml;rstendamm and see the remnants of the Memorial Church&mdash;a reminder of the tragedies of war. See the golden angel at top of the Victory Column and admire the green imprint of the Tiergarten Park as you head towards the historical city center. <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Your first stop to start your exploration of the Jewish past and present experience in Berlin is at the Centrum Judaicum/New Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter. Even though it was heavily destroyed during WWII its golden cupola still shines. It was the largest liberal synagogue in Germany, located right at the center of the city and in a very traditional Jewish residential area. The synagogue was known for its organ and mixed choir, as large parts of the Jewish community strove to integrate into German and Berliner culture. Listen to the former and current stories of Jewish life in Berlin. <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Continue your discovery of the former Jewish Quarter. See the Adass Jisrael building where a strong Jewish community still resides, as well as the former Jewish Girl&rsquo;s School and Jewish hospital as you head towards the Jewish Cemetery Memorial. Here, take your time to reflect on the &ldquo;Missing House&rdquo; memorial. Enjoy a traditional German lunch in a Berlin Restaurant. <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Reunite with your guide and, as you transfer to your next stop, see Berlin&rsquo;s iconic TV Tower, the boulevard Unter den Linden, the Berlin Cathedral, the Humboldt Forum, and Berlin&rsquo;s Humboldt University. <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Arrive at the Holocaust Memorial where the impressive structure of concrete blocks and alleys creates an impression of uneasiness as you walk through. <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Continuing your tour, your coach will take you to the liberal synagogue in the Charlottenburg district. Have a glimpse into one of Berlin&rsquo;s Jewish institutions, paying special attention to the organ, which mirrors the former organ at the New Synagogue. <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Finish your excursion at Charlottenburg Palace and bid farewell to your guide. Reflect on all the impressions of the day as you relax on your way back to your ship.

Discover Berlin through the past and present of members of the Jewish community and their experience of the city.&nbsp;

Jewish Life in Berlin

Join your guide for an insightful walking tour of Rostock, starting with a comfortable coach ride from the port. Along the way, get to know more about the port of call and the surrounding area. Upon arrival in the city center, step off the coach and begin your walking tour, passing by one of the remaining former city wall gates and the University Square. Admire the oldest university in the Baltic Sea region and its main building before exploring the consecrated gardens of the Holy Cross Convent. Then, visit the New Market Square, where you&#39;ll see the town hall and the old post building. Afterward, enjoy an inside visit to St. Mary&#39;s Church, one of the most impressive churches in Rostock. Learn more about the church&#39;s history and marvel at the astronomical clock. You&#39;ll also see the oldest building in the town that now houses the town&#39;s library. Finally, you&#39;ll have some free time to do some souvenir shopping or to explore the city on your own. As the tour comes to an end, board your coach for a transfer back to the port.<span class='EOP SCXW18110549 BCX0' data-ccp-props='{&#39;134233117&#39;:true,&#39;134233118&#39;:true,&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:240,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp;

Discover the city&#39;s highlights like the University Square, Holy Cross Convent, and New Market Square. Marvel at St. Mary&#39;s Church and its astronomical clock. Enjoy some free time for shopping before returning to the port.&nbsp;

Best of Rostock Walking Tour

Embark on a journey to the fairy tale city of Schwerin. Board an air-conditioned motor coach and relax as you admire the beautiful Mecklenburg countryside passing by the German Autobahn and listen to your guide&#39;s fascinating stories about the country and its people on your 90-minutes ride towards Schwerin.&nbsp;&nbsp; Upon arrival, start your sightseeing tour from the water side by boarding a sightseeing boat for a 30-minute narrated lake cruise. Capture unforgettable views of the magnificent Schwerin Castle, situated on an island in lake Schwerin.Your guide will provide commentary on the history of the castle and the city. After the lake cruise, enjoy a guided inside visit of the Schwerin Castle, the jewel of the city. Built by Henry the Lion in the 12th century, it served as the residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg for centuries. The Throne Room, the Floral Room, and the Sylvester Gallery are some of the highlights that will give you an insight into the impressive past of the castle and the royalty of Mecklenburg Western Pomerania. Following your visit to the castle, take a guided walk of the Old Town. The walk will cover the main highlights, such as the neo-classical manor houses, the Mecklenburg State Theatre, the medieval Schwerin Cathedral, and the City Hall at the old market square. You will also have some free time to explore the market square on your own. After the walk, it&#39;s time to enjoy a cup of coffee and a piece of cake in the royal atmosphere in the castle&#39;s orangery. As you drive back to the pier, take the opportunity to ask your guide about anything else that may be of interest, as the scenic rolling landscape passes by outside your window. This tour promises to be an unforgettable experience that will leave you with lasting memories of the fairy tale city of Schwerin and its impressive castle.

Hop on a sightseeing cruise on Lake Schwerin and admire the stunning Schwerin Castle, nestled on an island.&nbsp;Next, step inside the magnificent Schwerin Castle for a guided tour. Marvel at the opulent Throne Room, Floral Room, and Sylvester Gallery as you learn about the castle&#39;s royal past.&nbsp; Explore the Old Town on a guided walk, taking in highlights like the Mecklenburg State Theatre and Schwerin Cathedral.&nbsp;Conclude your tour with coffee and cake in the castle&#39;s orangery before heading back to the pier.

Schwerin Fairy-tale Castle & Lake Cruise

Join us for a delicious and exciting tour of Rostock&#39;s city center, where you&#39;ll discover the culinary side of this beautiful city. Our local guide will meet you at the pier and take you on a short bus ride to the city center of Rostock, where you&#39;ll begin your adventure. As you explore the center of Rostock, your guide will introduce you to some of the most iconic sites in the city, including St. Mary&#39;s Church and the picturesque Hanseatic architecture that showcases the city&#39;s history. You&#39;ll then make your way to a local ice cream parlor, where you&#39;ll start with a sweet treat of soft ice that&#39;s been made in the same way since the GDR times. Next, you&#39;ll continue your journey through the city center, passing by the Kr&ouml;pelin Gate and making your way to the city harbor, where you&#39;ll enjoy stunning views and mingle with the locals. Here, you&#39;ll indulge in one of the most beloved snacks in northern Germany: a fish bun, filled with salad, mayonnaise, and raw fish. Finally, the tour will take you to a local microbrewery, where you&#39;ll participate in a beer tasting and enjoy a typical pretzel in a rustic and cozy atmosphere. After the tasting, your guide will escort you back to the coach for your ride back to your vessel. This tour is perfect for foodies and history buffs alike and is sure to leave you with a full stomach and a newfound appreciation for the culinary delights of Rostock. Join us for an unforgettable experience that you won&#39;t want to miss!

Take a walking tour of Rostock&#39;s Old Town, glimpse at the city harbor and indulge in a sweet treat and the most beloved snacks in northern Germany, before a beer tasting at local microbrewery.

Rostock for Street Food Lovers

Join us for a delightful tour that combines culture, history, and stunning scenery! We&#39;ll begin with a comfortable coach ride to the charming town of Bad Doberan, which boasts a fascinating past dating back to the time of monks. Your first stop is the awe-inspiring 700-year-old cathedral built of beautiful red bricks, which is the largest of all the Cistercian churches in Europe. You&#39;ll be amazed by its intricate design and beautiful interior, including a cross-altar that has been there for centuries and a stunning wooden statue of St. Mary. Our next adventure will take us to a nearby train station to board the historic narrow-gauge steam train, 'Molli'. This is an opportunity to experience a nostalgic ride through quaint towns such as Heiligendamm, Germany&#39;s oldest seaside resort, where the G8 summit was held in 2007. The journey culminates in K&uuml;hlungsborn, a popular resort town known for its beautiful German spa architecture. Upon arrival in K&uuml;hlungsborn, we will enjoy a delicious piece of cake and a cup of coffee at a restaurant situated on the central beach promenade. Afterward, you will have some free time to explore the town, do some souvenir shopping or simply relax and take in the picture-perfect views of the beach and the sea. We&#39;ll end our scenic day with a comfortable motor coach ride back to the ship, taking with us memories of a wonderful adventure that will last a lifetime.

Explore Bad Doberan&#39;s 700-year-old cathedral, ride the historic 'Molli' train through charming towns, and relax in K&uuml;hlungsborn with cake by the beach. Cherish memories of an unforgettable adventure!

Historic Molli Steam Train and Picturesque Countryside

Join this excursion to explore Wismar, a beautiful medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meet your guide at the pier and board the coach for a scenic 75-minute drive to Wismar. Upon arrival, start your tour with a guided walk through the town&#39;s charming cobbled streets, marveling at its Gothic houses, Baroque buildings, and Renaissance facades. Your guide will point out the most important landmarks, including the classic Town Hall, the water tower, the historic drainage system, and the stunning merchants&#39; houses. Learn about the rich history of this town and its importance as a Hanseatic trading center. As you wander through the streets, you will stop at a nostalgic brewery that dates back to the Middle Ages. Here, you can enjoy a taste of a local beer and a traditional German snack, providing you with a unique cultural experience. Afterward, you will have free time to explore the town on your own or do some shopping for souvenirs. Finally, you will return to Rostock, feeling enriched by the experience of visiting Wismar.&nbsp;

Discover the medieval charm of Wismar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore cobbled streets lined with Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture. Learn about its Hanseatic trading history and visit a historic brewery for a taste of local beer and snacks. &nbsp;

Hanseatic Wismar

Begin your day with a picturesque journey to Berlin, starting at the pier where you&#39;ll board a motor coach for a three-and-a-half-hour ride. Upon arrival, you&#39;ll meet your knowledgeable local guide who will take you on a panoramic drive through the bustling city. You&#39;ll cruise down the famous Kurf&uuml;rstendamm boulevard, where you&#39;ll witness the remnants of the Memorial Church, a poignant reminder of the tragedies of war. As you continue on, you&#39;ll catch a glimpse of the impressive golden angel atop the Victory Column, the Bellevue Palace - seat of the German President, and the renowned Reichstag building. One of the highlights of your tour will be a stop at the iconic Brandenburg Gate, a major site of historical significance since its construction in the 18th century. Your panoramic coach tour will also take you to see the Holocaust Memorial, the contemporary Potsdamer Platz, remnants of the Berlin Wall and the world-famous former border crossing point of Checkpoint Charlie - a powerful symbol of the Cold War era. The journey continues along the stunning boulevard of Unter den Linden, featuring the imposing Humboldt Forum, the rebuilt former Palace of the Kings of Prussia, and Alexanderplatz, where you&#39;ll witness the iconic TV Tower before concluding your scenic drive at a local restaurant. At the authentic and traditional Berlin restaurant, you&#39;ll enjoy your lunch. Following your delicious meal, your walking tour will take you towards the Museum Island, passing by significant historical landmarks such as Bebel Platz - the square where the Nazi book burning took place, the main building of the Humboldt University, and the Neue Wache - a moving memorial for the victims of war and tyranny. As you cross the Lustgarten square in front of the Old Museum, you&#39;ll marvel at the impressive Berlin Cathedral. Your stroll will continue underneath the colonnades, passing the New Museum, the Old National Gallery, and the Pergamon Museum, before concluding back at your motor coach for your return journey to your ship, you will have some free time to discover the city on your own. &nbsp;

Embark on a scenic journey to Berlin and enjoy a panoramic drive through the city&#39;s highlights, including the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and Museum Island. After lunch at a traditional restaurant, explore landmarks like Bebel Platz and the Berlin Cathedral on a walking tour before free time to explore.&nbsp;

Highlights of Berlin

<p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Join us on the Fromet&rsquo;s Daughters Tour for a truly unforgettable experience, as we explore the rich cultural heritage of the remarkable Mendelssohn family. Learn about the talented and emancipated daughters of Fromet Mendelssohn who made significant contributions to Berlin&#39;s cultural and intellectual life by listening to our guide&rsquo;s reading of original excerpts from letters and diary entries of the Mendelssohn daughters. <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Once you arrive in Berlin, you will meet a local Guide and tour by the most iconic places of Berlin. See monuments as the Victory Column, the German Parliament or the Brandenburg Gate-once a symbol of a divided Germany, remnants of the Berlin Wall. Continue to Mendelssohn-Remise where you will meet your expert guide, who prepared a special sitting for you. By reading original excerpts from letters and diary entries of the Mendelssohn daughters, you learn about how their mother gave them personal strength on their way to emancipation and how these women influenced Berlin&rsquo;s society of that time. Your guide will tell you not only something about the history of the Jewish woman but also about their kitchen when she will present you Lunch from original recipes out of time of enlightenment. After listening to your guide&#39;s reading, she will take you on a tour through the Museum, where you explore the vast collection of artefacts related to the Mendelssohn family. These include letters, pictures and documents that offer unique insights into the lives of the family members and their impact on Jewish history and culture. After exploring the exhibition. <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Following the tour continues with a discovery walk, leading to the Dreifaltigkeitsfriedhof cemetery where family members of the Mendelssohns family are buried. Along the way, your tour guide will share further insights into the family&#39;s life. Once we arrive at the cemetery, we will pay our respects to several members of the Mendelssohn family, including the renowned composer Felix Mendelssohn and his sister Fanny Hensel, who are buried there. Visit the permanent exhibition about the Mendelssohn family in the chapel and pause for a moment, before you say goodbye to Fromet&#39;s daughters. &nbsp;

Fromet&#39;s Daughters - Belin with a tour with Fromet Mendelssohn & Birgitt Claus

<p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Kick off your journey with a panoramic three-and-a-half-hour drive to Berlin, where you&#39;ll meet your knowledgeable local guide. Your tour in Berlin starts with the city&#39;s cultural highlights: Victory Column, the impressive Reichstag building, home to the German Parliament, the very icon of the city Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, Unter den Linden boulevard. <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>?Pass through the former no-man&#39;s-land of Potsdamer Platz, now surrounded by modern structures,?and Checkpoint Charlie, a famous Cold War border crossing point. <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Then, it is time for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>&nbsp;After lunch, your sightseeing tour will focus on very authentic landmarks of the Cold War, incorporating historical milestones such as the Soviet War Memorial, a Cold War Watchtower, and the former US Airport Tempelhof, the original landing strip of the Berlin Airlift, nowadays a paradise for cyclists and kite runners.?Immerse yourself in history, as you discover significant sites together with your guide.<span data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:240,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp;Your last stop will be at the Berlin Wall Memorial.??Hear intriguing tales of heroic escapes and gain insight into this pivotal period of change, culminating in the fall of the Wall. It is here where you wrap up your day before heading back to your ship in Rostock.?<span data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:240,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp;

<p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Get up close and personal with Berlin&#39;s Cold War history on our immersive tour, featuring iconic landmarks, and charming streets!

Discovering Berlin&#39;s Cold War History

A perfect blend of old-world charm – cobblestone streets line the Gamla Staden (Old Town), and ultra-modern style – the Turning Torso was the world’s first ‘twisted’ skyscraper, this coastal city in southern Sweden is still tethered to its long history with Denmark by the striking Öresund Bridge connecting Malmö to Copenhagen. The 16th-century Malmö Castle built by King Christian III of Denmark houses nature, history and art exhibits. More than 150 nationalities call Malmö home.

Meet your guide and board a coach which will transfer you to the city center, where the walking-part-of the tour begins. The first stop is Stortorget (great square). It is the largest square in town and is surrounded by beautiful 16th and 17th-century buildings in Dutch and French renaissance style. Stortorget was created in 1540 and features the great equestrian statue of King Karl X Gustav, who had conquered the former Danish provinces of Skane, Blekinge and Halland and finally had united them with the Swedish Empire by the Peace of Roskilde in 1658. The next stop is the massive St. Peter&#39;s Church, one of the oldest building in Malmo dating from the early 14th century. The church was built in the style of Baltic Brick Gothic and shows great similarity to the Marienkirche in Lubeck, Germany. The tower of the church, which incidentally collapsed twice in the 15th century, received its current appearance and the spire in 1890. The tour continues through the charming streets of Malmo, past the historical town hall that was built in 1544 - 1547, at a time when Malmo was one of the largest cities in Scandinavia. Continue along the shopping street and you will eventually reach Gustav Adolfs Torg, called Gustav by Malmo residents - the second largest square in Malmo. On the circular pedestal in the center stands one of the favorite sculptures of Malmo, Lekande barn (Playing children). The sculpture was created in 1913 by Anders Jonsson and shows three children who are grouped around a small fountain. On the east side of the square you can admire some artwork. Follow your guide into Kungsparken (kings park) that was opened in 1872 by King Oscar II. Its official name was Kung Oscars Park (king Oscars park), but it quickly became known as Kungsparken.Is the oldest park in Malmo and was created on a former area which belongs to the fortress of Malmohus (Malmo Castle). In the heart of the park you will see the gorgeous cast-iron fountain, which was built in 1882. Also located in the park is Slottsmollan (Castle Mill), a historical smock mill which was built in 1851 on the area of the former bastion Stenbock. Between 1879 and 1895 the millstones were powered by a steam engine and later by wind power. The mill is located next to Malmohus Castle - the oldest preserved renaissance castle in Scandinavia from 1542. It was built on the ruins of an old fort but today it hosts the Malmo art museum and the natural history museum of Malmo. The tour will make a short stop for a photo opportunity before moving on to the old part of town, filled with cobbled streets and alleys with colorful buildings that is so characteristic of Swedish architecture. The last stop on this tour is the smaller square, Lilla Torg (literally Small Square), the old market square from 1592 and now a charming and popular meeting place with many outdoor cafes and restaurants.

Discover Malmo, Sweden&#39;s third-largest city, on this leisurely walking tour to some of the highlight that this city has to offer, from&nbsp;ancient architecture to beautiful parks.&nbsp;

Historical Malmø walking tour

<p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Meet your guide and embark your coach at the pier and set off on this Scania tour of two cities, Malm&ouml; and Lund. <span data-ccp-props='{&#39;134233117&#39;:true,&#39;134233118&#39;:true,&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:240,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp; <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Enjoy a scenic drive through the landscape of Sweden to the city of Lund which today is most widely known as a university city, but which has a long and very important history. Drive through the small historical streets to the beautiful main university building that that was established in 1666. The university dominates a lot of the center of the city and has led to Lund becoming a regional center for education. The next stop on this tour is so grand that you can glimpse the towers over the treetops. Take a short walk from the university building to the famous Lund Cathedral. Lund was founded around 990 A.D. by the Danish King and soon became seat of the archbishop of all of Scandinavia. A church befitting the importance of the city was needed and the work on the cathedral commenced around 1100 and was completed in 1145. This massive twin-towered sandstone edifice in Romanesque style has survived wars and fires through decades. Experience the splendid interior and make a stop in front of the large astronomical clock in the north aisle. The clock is 600 years old - built around 1425. It was most likely built by clockmaker Nicolaus Lilenfeld in Rostock, Germany but due to poor maintenance, it slowly fell into disrepair and eventually had to be taken down in 1837 and reconstructed. This took 15 years of research and work before it could be rededicated in 1923 in the presence of King Gustav V. The clock is 7.5 meters high and is driven by a complex system of gears, some of which are original from the Middle Ages. Follow your guide down two flights of stairs to the crypt &ndash; the oldest part of Lund cathedral. 2023 was the year that this place turned 900 years old. It is considered by many to be the finest Romanesque room in northern Europe. Here you will find the giant Finn who, according to the legend, built the entire Lund cathedral. It is now time to rejoin your coach and venture back to Malmo. Malmo was also founded when Scania was under Danish rule in the late 13th century, originally just as a convenient ferry port for the nearby archdiocese of Lund. The city grew alongside the expanding shipping and fishing industry and in the 15th century actually became Denmark&rsquo;s second-biggest city until it was lost to Sweden in the 17th century. Today, it is Sweden&rsquo;s third-largest city and is a major regional hub for commerce, education, and culture. Discover the charming town of Malmo with its squares surrounded by beautiful 16th and 17th century renaissance buildings and it&rsquo;s many lovely parks and green areas. See the massive St. Peter&rsquo;s Church, the oldest structure in Malmo from the early 14th century and make a stop for a photo opportunity at the massive Malmohus Castle &ndash; the oldest renaissance castle in Scandinavia from 1542. <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>A visit to Malmo would not be complete without a photo stop at the architectural marble that is the Turing Torso. Build in 2001-2005, this 190,4 meter high skyscraper in Malmo, was at its beginning, the tallest building in the Nordic region and Europe&rsquo;s second tallest residential property after the triumphal Palace in Moscow. After this the tour will return to the pier and the ship.&nbsp;

An incredible opportunity to experience two of Scandinavias most charming cities Malmo and Lund. Lund Cathedral is undoubtably the town&rsquo;s main highlight and the church&rsquo;s distinct exterior has remained the same since it was renovated at the end of the 1800s.&nbsp;<span class='EOP SCXW1189565 BCX0' data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:240,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp;

Twin Sister Cities – Malmø & Lund

<p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Step ashore and meet your guide who will take you on an architectural panoramic tour covering both the old and the modern areas of the city. After meeting your guide at the pier depart on a panoramic drive through the city to Moderna Museet, that displays a perfect mix of how to combine old and new architecture. In 1901 architect John Smedberg established a beautiful electricity plant building, whose glowing gasholder long gave Malm&ouml; residents electricity. A little over 100 years later, the building would become one of Sweden&#39;s most beautiful exhibition halls. A contemporary addition to the historic building was added and today you see an annex with its perforated orange-red facade, which connects to the brick architecture of the old plant. <span data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:240,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp; <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Next stop is a little hidden pearl with a very interesting design. Emporia shopping centre is located outside the city center on a street that was intended to be lined with many different buildings of use and appearance, so Emporia shopping centre had to stand out and be something special in order to be noticed. Its double-bent glass diagonal cut really draws attention, especially when the features of weather align themselves with the cut. Each of the buildings atriums has a different theme, but common to them all is that they are very colourful and daringly designed.<span data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:240,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp; Drive back towards the city and make a short stop at Ribersborg bathhouse - an idyllically located oasis at the beach, which takes both visitors and bathers on a journey back in time a hundred years. Ribersborg&#39;s Kallbadbus (bathhouse) was founded in 1898 and has been continuously upgraded with various new offers but with respect to the historical atmosphere that has been largely preserved.<span data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:240,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp; From here you can spot the highlight of this tour - the Turning Torso. This building is standing 190 meters tall, twisting 90 degrees from top to bottom and consists of nine box units of five floors each - It would be difficult to miss when visiting Malmo. The skyscraper faces out over the Western Harbor area of the city, formerly an industrial area and now under renewal with accommodation, workplaces, and educational facilities. It was built between 1999 and 2005 and from the top floors you get panoramic views of Malmo, Copenhagen and the Oresund Strait. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it is based on his sculpture of the same name. Enjoy a private tour of the turning torso which is normally not open to the public. Learn the history of how it all came about and what the architectural ideas were behind this magnificent building. Drive back to ship via the new harbor area that has develop along with turning torso.<span data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:240,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:0,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:0,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:0,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:0,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp;

This tour gives you a chance to experience not only the old part of Malmo city but also the newer and more modern expansions of the growing city. Among the modern areas of Malmo you will see the Western Harbor &ndash; a new harbor front district with exciting architecture, lovely beach promenades and green spaces and a fabulous view over Oresund. An incredible opportunity to experience the world famous Turning Torso building. <span class='EOP SCXW205495428 BCX0' data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:240,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp;

Turning Torso – a Sky High Experience

<p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Start your `disgusting` experience by meeting your guide and board a coach that will take you on a short drive to the city center of Malmo. To build up an appetite, we are going to start this destination experience with a little walk-through Malmo. This charming town was founded in the late 13th century while it was under Danish rule. Walk through the cobblestoned street to the largest square in town, Stortorget, surrounded by beautiful 16th and 17th century buildings in Dutch and French renaissance style, and make a short stop at the statue of Charles X Gustav. Pass the smaller square, Lilla Torg (literally &lsquo;Small Square&rsquo;), the old market square from 1592 and now a charming and popular meeting place with many outdoor caf&eacute;s and restaurants. Continue to the canal of Malmo past Gustav Adolf&rsquo;s square before you reach the Disgusting Food Museum.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:360,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp; <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Here, you can experience food from different cultures firsthand and even smell some of it or taste a selection of them at the tasting bar. The museum breaks down barriers between cultures by showing that we all eat food that might appear disgusting to people from other cultures. You will be nudged into thinking about your diet and protein intake by having facts presented rather than having a view forced upon you. At the tasting bar you will find insects, as one of the more promising protein sources of the future, or some fermented old beans.&nbsp; <span data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:360,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp; Rejoin your local guide after this hopefully good `disgusting` experience and venture on a short walk through the city back to the coach. On the way stop at the church of Skt. Petri for a photo opportunity.

Are you ready for an incredible opportunity to experience distinctive food from around the world, that some might call disgusting? At the Disgusting Food Museum, you can experience food from different cultures first hand and even smell some of it or taste a selection of them at the tasting bar.<span class='EOP SCXW158064728 BCX0' data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:360,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Disgusting Food Tour – A World of Unique Taste  

<p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>Venturing to the center of Helsingborg aboard your motor coach, you will discover K&auml;rnan, the impressive remains of a 14th-century fortress. Stop here to view the venerable tower and appreciate expansive views of Helsingborg and across the Oresund Sound to Denmark.&nbsp; <p data-ccp-border-top='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-top='1.3333333333333333px' data-ccp-border-bottom='0.6666666666666666px solid #000000' data-ccp-padding-bottom='1.3333333333333333px'>From Karnan, walk to the nearby Jacob Hansen&rsquo;s House via the impressive monumental staircase Terrasstrapporna, with terraces which acts as an architectural link between the large market square Stortorget and the park Slottshagen where Karnan is located. Jacob Hansen&rsquo;s House dates back to 1641, the half-timbered residence once belonging to a prominent local citizen is one of the few structures of its era to survive the great wars. The historic building is now the property of the city and serves as a venue for conferences and other events. Return to your motor coach by foot and head to Sofiero Castle with a northward drive along the coast. Arriving at Sofiero, you will stroll the gardens of this stately manor, once summer residence to the Swedish royal family. Sofiero was built in 1856 and is famously know for its 15-hectare castle park which features and incredible large amount of rhododendrons and the park was actually voted the most beautiful park in Europe in 2010. A local guide from the castle will show you around and tell you about the unique garden heritage and royal history. There is also freetime to explore on your own before heading back to the pier in Malmo.

Experience Helsingborg from a castle tower with a 360 degree view over the town, the oresund. Located about 5 km north of Helsingborg is Sofiero Slott which is a former royal summer castle surrounded by a magnificent park. Enjoy a guided tour around the premises and learn all about the royal history of this place.<span class='EOP SCXW66140771 BCX0' data-ccp-props='{&#39;201341983&#39;:0,&#39;335559739&#39;:0,&#39;335559740&#39;:360,&#39;335572071&#39;:4,&#39;335572072&#39;:1,&#39;335572073&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572075&#39;:4,&#39;335572076&#39;:4,&#39;335572077&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572079&#39;:4,&#39;335572080&#39;:1,&#39;335572081&#39;:4278190080,&#39;335572083&#39;:4,&#39;335572084&#39;:12,&#39;335572085&#39;:4278190080,&#39;469789798&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789802&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789806&#39;:&#39;single&#39;,&#39;469789810&#39;:&#39;single&#39;}'>&nbsp;

Explore Helsingborg & Sofiero Castle 

Capital of the “World’s Happiest Country,” Copenhagen is known for its colorful buildings, busy canals and cozy ambience. In this charming city, you can stroll the Tivoli Gardens, visit museums or join the cycling culture by touring on two wheels.

Designed for those guests who prefer little or no walking, and want plenty of photo opportunities, this excursion offers the best of both. Sit back and relax in your motor coach, as your guide points out many of the city&rsquo;s most interesting and breathtaking attractions. Copenhagen is filled with history, fairy tales and iconic landmarks. From the imposing Christiansborg Palace, the charming Amalienborg Palace, to the modern Opera House and vibrant Tivoli Gardens. Uncover more than 850 years of history during this tour of one of the most prominent cities in the Baltics. With a local guide, you will pass City Hall Square, with its National Romantic-style namesake, the Tivoli Gardens, one of the world&rsquo;s oldest amusement and pleasure parks, and more en route to the island of Slotsholmen located in the heart of Copenhagen. Here we will enjoy magnificent vistas of the Christiansborg Palace, seat of the Danish Government, and the Old Stock Exchange, &ldquo;B&oslash;rsen&rdquo;. Continue through Christianshavn District for spectacular views of the harbor from the Opera House. From here we will be able to marvel at the perfect location for snapshots of Amalienborg Palace &ndash; the official winter residence of the Danish Monarch and Royal Family. Pass the brightly coloured houses of Nyhavn while keeping an eye out for views of the charming Rosenborg Castle. Nestled in the King&rsquo;s Gardens, this castle is home to the Danish Crown Jewels and Regalia. No visit to Copenhagen is complete with a photo opportunity with the cherished landmark of the Little Mermaid, sitting at the water&rsquo;s edge, watching over her harbour.

Designed for those guests who prefer little or no walking, and want plenty of photo opportunities, this excursion offers the best of both. Sit back and relax in your motor coach, as your guide points out many of the city&rsquo;s most interesting and breathtaking attractions.&nbsp;

Wonderful Copenhagen

Historic Copenhagen is partially built on islands and criss-crossed by many waterways and canals, allowing easy access by sea to many Copenhagen sights and offering a relaxed and scenic way of discovering the city &ndash; a particular atmospheric way to experience this is to do a canal cruise. Enjoy a relaxing and scenic canal cruise while sipping a glass of bubbles. The canal cruise will take you around the expansive Copenhagen harbour and into the picturesque canals of Christianshavn and Frederiksholm with historic buildings and national landmarks. Along the way you will sail by the most cherished landmark of the Little Mermaid statue and see many of the city&rsquo;s other famous landmarks, the Christiansborg Palace, the Old Stock Exchange, the Royal Palace of Amalienborg and the Opera House.

Explore the canals of Copenhagen while the sun is slowly setting. Enjoy your narrated cruise with a glass of cava; a wonderful end to a wonderful cruise. &nbsp;

Evening Waterways 

After stepping abord your motor coach you&rsquo;ll travel through Denmark&rsquo;s capital city en route to Tivoli Gardens. The gardens are one of the world&#39;s oldest amusement parks. Known for its beautiful parade of flowers, restaurants, caf&eacute;s, and a concert hall, it&rsquo;s also famous for two spectacular rides. The wooden roller coaster that was built in 1914 is not only the world&rsquo;s oldest, but it&rsquo;s still in operation! Plus, the Star Flyer ride is the world&rsquo;s highest carousel, standing over 262 feet high! Established in 1843, Tivoli Gardens has evolved into a cherished national gem and a global draw. Serving as a delightful playground for individuals of all ages, Tivoli captivates with its enchanting atmosphere, inspiring both Hans Christian Andersen and Walt Disney. The magic lies in Tivoli Gardens&#39; inclusive appeal, offering something special for every visitor amidst stunning landscapes featuring exotic architecture, historic edifices, and vibrant gardens. Your guide will lead you through the garden on an introduction walk before winding up at the amazing, and highly acclaimed, Nimb Bar for a refreshment. You are now free to explore the gardens at leisure, just like Walt Disney did in 1951. Take a walk around Tivoli Lake &ndash; once&nbsp; a part of the defense system of Copenhagen &ndash; or hop on one of the many fun and exhilarating rides. After rejoining with your guide, enjoy vistas Nyhavn Waterfront, home to 500-year old gabled houses and the Stock Exchange, once the center of Copenhagen&rsquo;s finance and trade; at over 370 years old. Next to the Stock Exchange we see the Holmens Church, built in 1563, and site of the royal wedding in 1967 of Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik, parents to the current King of Denmark. Before returning to the pier, enjoy a photo stop at the Little Mermaid. No visit would be complete here without seeing the famous symbol of the city. Completed in 1913, the famous statue was erected to express gratitude to Hans Christian Andersen and his world-known fairytales. &nbsp;

Enjoy a visit to Tivoli Gardens, one of the world&#39;s oldest amusement parks, captivating individuals of all ages with its enchanting atmosphere. Stop at the acclaimed Nimb Bar for a refreshment before enjoying some free time in the gardens, and end with a sightseeing drive through the city highlights.

Magical Tivoli Gardens & the Nimb Bar

The cultural and governmental capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is also one of the most charming and fascinating cities in Northern Europe. It is believed to have been the site of human settlements dating back to the Stone Age, and the city itself is thought to have gotten its start as a fishing village in the 10th century. The magnificent Christiansborg Palace is the seat of the Danish parliament, home to the Royal Reception Rooms, houses the Supreme Court of Denmark and several governmental offices &ndash; the only place in the world with all three supreme powers of state under one roof. The palace itself sits on a small island in the heart of Copenhagen, Slotsholmen, and we will make the most of it is as we tour, what many Danes refers to as &ldquo;The Island of Power&rdquo;. We start off with a visit to the King`s Royal Reception Rooms. The Great Hall offers magnificent settings for state dinners hosted by the King, and in this very hall, take a glimpse of the tapestries telling more than 1,00 years of Danish and international history. As you walk through the palace, Kings and Queens from yesteryear are gazing down on you. No visit to Christiansborg Palace would be complete without seeing the throne room. On the balcony of this room, overlooking Copenhagen, Queen Margrethe II was proclaimed regent of the Danish Realm in 1972, followed by King Frederik X in January 2024. Christiansborg Palace is the third of the Christiansborg&rsquo;s to occupy this prominent location, and before that, it was the location of Copenhagen Castle. The remains of the two other Christiansborg&rsquo;s are still visible on the surface with the stables standing from the first and the Royal Chapel to be the reminder of the second. After touring the shining halls, we will go underground, to see the remains of the very first castle &ndash; or rather fortress &ndash; dating back more than 800 years. Experience the ruins from the castle of Bishop Absalon from 1167. Become acquainted with the story of the place as a medieval fortification, royal residence and seat of absolute power. Learn of the fascinating human fates that are entangled in the ruins. Crossing the court yard, we&rsquo;ll be making our way towards the Royal Stables. Here the horses of the Royal Household have been living since 1740. The stable complex and the two wing buildings are the remains of Christian VI&rsquo;s pompous Baroque palace. When His Majesty the King holds New Year levees and other banquets at Christiansborg Palace, the beautiful white horses are hitched to the Golden State Coach in splendid gala harness, getting ready to convey their regal passenger. The coach is from 1840 and coated with 24-carat gold leaf. Most of the royal coaches are on display at the stables today, however the horses are during the summer kept at a secret location. Walk to the Library Garden, crossing the courtyard of parliament. Here Danes often sees ministers and member of parliament as they enter or leave the palace &ndash; often on bike. Here we will dive a bit into the Danish democracy. The Library Garden is an oasis in the middle of the busy city. Now a charming garden, but it was once a part of the harbour, welcoming ships from the colonies. Today, we still see the hooks on the wall, where ships were moored. Our visit to the &ldquo;Island of Power&rdquo; will be seasoned with a visit to the mighty tower in the middle of the complex. 108 meters tall, this is the highest tower in the inner part of Copenhagen. Here we will indulge the Danish open faced-sandwiches lunch before making our way back to the pier.&nbsp;

The cultural and governmental capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is also one of the most charming and fascinating cities in Northern Europe. Explore the Slotsholmen Island, home to Christiansborg Palace, the only place in the world where you will find all three supreme powers of state under one roof. Enjoy Danish open faced-sandwiches lunch in the palace tower.

Island of Power

The area around Roskilde was once walked by Viking warriors and traders. Travel to the Viking Ship Museum in this ancient town to see the thousand-year-old remains of the five Viking Longboats excavated from the bottom of Roskilde Fjord. Outside, you&rsquo;ll find the Museum Island, an archaeology workshop and, during the summer, a working Viking boatyard where master craftsmen make replicas of Viking-age wooden boats and Longboats, using the very same techniques as their Viking ancestors. A short drive will bring us to the mighty Roskilde Cathedral &ndash; a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Scandinavia&rsquo;s earliest brick Gothic cathedral. With tall spires, the magnificent church is one of Denmark&rsquo;s most important architectural monuments. Today&rsquo;s cathedral dates from the 12th century, but many of its architectural details, such as porches and side chapels, were added in subsequent centuries. Danish monarchs are buried in Roskilde Cathedral, with very few exceptions, all in ornate tombs. It is believed that Harald Bluetooth &ndash; a mighty Viking King &ndash; is buried here too. Keep an eye out for the richly decorated bronze statues, huge frescoes and paintings, and wooden choir stalls carved with reliefs and scenes from Creation to Last Judgment &ndash; all of these bears testament to the importance of this cathedral, overlooking Roskilde Fjord where the Vikings once sailed. After our exploration here, we will journey back to the pier in Copenhagen. &nbsp;

The area around Roskilde was once walked by Viking warriors and traders. Travel to the Viking Ship Museum in this ancient town to see the thousand-year-old remains of the five Viking Longboats excavated from the bottom of Roskilde Fjord. Enjoy a visit to the mighty Roskilde Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and place of the royal tombs of Denmark. &nbsp;

Roskilde Cathedral and Viking Ship Museum

Drag&oslash;r, once a Dutch settlement on the edge of Amager Island, today a charming village with cobble stoned streets, bright yellow houses and a vibrant atmosphere. The old part of the village consists of 17th century houses, lining the narrow and winding cobblestone streets and alleys. Standing on the marina, you might notice a more contemporary landmark; the Oresund Bridge, connecting Denmark and Sweden. The bridge, at the time of construction was the largest suspension bridge in the world. Drag&oslash;r was known by the outside world already in medieval times. It was an international market place for the Hanseatic merchants who came here every year to purchase herrings with which the Sound of &Oslash;resund was abounded. Over the next 200 years Drag&oslash;r developed into a prosperous shipping town. The town boasts of many very well-preserved historical buildings due to the extensive preservation efforts and local legislation, making the town mostly pedestrian in the 1930s. The old part of the town is a cosy, picturesque maze of alleys with yellow painted houses and cobble stoned streets lined with hollyhocks in the springtime. Enjoy a guided stroll through the narrow streets and enjoy vistas of &Oslash;resund between Denmark and Sweden &ndash; and indulge in a Danish lunch at a local venue. From the charming village, the tour will take you on a sojourn towards Orestad district. In the early 2000s this area was no more than a vast marsh landscape &ndash; today highly acclaimed buildings of steel and glass has risen, given this area a more modernistic look by architects, such as Bjarke Ingels. A photo stop and introductory walk to the area will be conducted here where contrasts meet. Modernistic, and somewhat futuristic buildings on one site, and just across a small stream, oxen and geese are foraging. &nbsp;

Spend some time getting to know Copenhagen and Denmark a little better, as you travel from the charming fishing village of Drag&oslash;r to the futuristic district of &Oslash;restaden. &nbsp;

Past & Present 

Venture out on the Danish countryside and enjoy vistas of Sweden from the coastal road. In Hiller&oslash;d, explore the massive fairy-tale castle of Frederiksborg Castle, an astonishing example of Dutch Renaissance architecture. Built in the 17th century, Frederiksborg houses the Museum of National History. See historic portraits and paintings, and visit the chapel, home of the oldest working organ in the world, the 1610 Compenius Organ. The church is also the Order Chapel of the highest Danish order &ndash; here you can explore Coat of Arms of all receivers of this order, including Nelson Mandela and Charles de Gaulle. Enjoy a photo stop at the Queen&rsquo;s favored palace, the Fredensborg Palace. This is the Majesty&rsquo;s summer residence, built in baroque style. Often used to host state visits and larger family occasions in the Royal Family. Continue the tour to the local inn for a traditional Danish lunch. Next, pay a visit to one of Denmarks UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Kronborg Castle. Enjoy sweeping views across the Sound from the ramparts and learn of the castle&rsquo;s link to Shakespeare and Hamlet. Enjoy a guided visit to the Chapel, courtyard and imposing banquet hall before returning to your coach for a leisurely return drive to Copenhagen. &nbsp;

Enjoy three royal castles north of Copenhagen and indulge in a Danish lunch at a local inn be the seaside.

North Sealand Castles

Historic Copenhagen is partially built on islands and crisscrossed by many waterways and canals, allowing easy access by sea to many Copenhagen sights, offering a relaxed and scenic way of discovering the city &ndash; a particular atmospheric way to experience this is to join a canal cruise. The canal cruise will take you around the expansive Copenhagen harbour and into the picturesque canals of Christianshavn and Frederiksholm with historic buildings and landmarks. Notice the golden spiral tower of the Church of Our Savior. You&rsquo;ll embark the canal cruise next to the most cherished landmark of the Little Marmaid statue and en route see many of the city&rsquo;s famed landmarks, such as the Christiansborg Palace, the Old Stock Exchange, the Royal Palace of Amalienborg and the Opera House across. Your local guide will narrate the sailing, telling stories of the city and the landmarks you are passing by.

Embark the canal cruise next to the most cherished landmark of the Little Marmaid statue, and en route see many of the city&rsquo;s famed landmarks, such as the Christiansborg Palace, the Old Stock Exchange, the Royal Palace of Amalienborg and the Opera House across.&nbsp;

Copenhagen Canal Jaunt 

Everyone has an image of Amsterdam, for some, it’s small boats gliding on the canals and locals two-wheeling on bikes to work and, as frequently, to meet friends for drinks. For others, it’s gabled buildings leaning, seemingly precariously, over cobbled streets and cozy taverns illuminated by candles. Still others imagine tulips in bloom and the paintings Vermeer, Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Each vision is even more beguiling when experienced in person.&nbsp;

Considered Scotland’s sunniest city, Dundee is a coastal town full of history and cultural events. As the only city in the UK named City of Design by UNESCO, you can find many attractions related to the creativity of its inhabitants, such as its diverse museums, magical architecture and multiple indie shops.

Named after Scotland&rsquo;s patron saint, St. Andrews is the home of the world&rsquo;s oldest golf club, therefore recognised worldwide as the home of golf. Take a panoramic drive through town and around golf course, afterward enjoy the town at leisure. You will have time for a short stroll around areas of the Old Course, or visit one of the many small specialist shops selling golfing memorabilia. You may choose to enjoy a visit to the Golf Museum - it&#39;s collection tells the fascinating story of British golf, through material dating from the 17th century to the present day. It is the most comprehensive golf collection in Britain, and one of the finest worldwide, celebrating golf from grass roots to international level. A stop at the atmospheric ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral, among the most photographed in Scotland, is included. Make the 45-minute return drive to the ship.

Learn about the history of the St Andrews, home of the world&rsquo;s oldest golf club, with free time to explore independently.

St. Andrews - Home of Golf

Meet your guide at the pier and take the shuttle bus into the city centre. From here, continue on foot with a short walk to Discovery Point, where you will step aboard Captain Scott&rsquo;s ship - RRS Discovery. Now an award-winning museum, the ship and its adjacent visitor&rsquo;s centre tells the story of this legendary vessel, from her beginnings in Dundee to her legendary Antarctic expedition and her voyages thereafter. She is displayed in her own purpose-built dock in a configuration as close as possible to how she appeared in 1924. Your visit will enlighten you on the unique features of the ship, the first vessel built for Antarctic scientific research, and the last traditional wooden three-mast ship to be built in Britain.&nbsp; Following your self-guided visit, re-join your guide who will lead you on a walk through the city centre, discovering its history and some of the primary cultural landmarks. At the end of the guided walk, return to the ship using the shuttle bus service, or you may choose to remain in the city centre to explore further at leisure.

Meet your local guide and discover the delight of Dundee on foot. At Discovery Point, climb aboard Captain Scott&#39;s ship RRS Discovery where you will follow in the footsteps of him and his crew.&nbsp;

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