Aug 03, 2012: Depart North America
Depart North America for an overnight flight to Paris, France.
Aug 04, 2012: Paris, France
Arrive Paris, France, transfer to hotel. Free time to explore on your own. Overnight in hotel.
Aug 05, 2012: Paris (Le Havre), France
Board the Oceania "Nautica" at 6:00 p.m.
Aug 06, 2012: Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium ~ 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Step back in time to the 14th century as you meander along the narrow streets of this medieval gem past gabled buildings and through the bustling market. Take a boat ride along the city's canals. Or spend the day exploring Brussels and its famed Grand Place or Antwerp, home of Rubens and Bruegel, seeing the verdant countryside along the way.
Aug 07, 2012: Amsterdam, Netherlands ~ 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Take a boat ride along Amsterdam's charming canals past sturdy old houses and under quaint bridges. Visit one of the city's superb museums housing many of the Dutch Masters' most outstanding works, or learn about Anne Frank and the city's Jewish heritage. Journey into the countryside and see historic windmills and the fascinating porcelain works in Delft.
Aug 08, 2012: Kiel Canal Transit
The world's busiest artificial waterway, the KIEL-CANAL (known in Germany as the NORD-OSTSEE-KANAL) runs for almost 100 km right through Schleswig-Holstein - from Brunsbüttel to Kiel-Holtenau - and links the North Sea with the Baltic. An average of 250 nautical miles will be saved by using the KIEL-CANAL instead of the way around Skaw. During its construction time naval strategies were important - today the KIEL-CANAL is the basis for the trade between the countries of the baltic area with the rest of the world.
Aug 09, 2012: Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany ~ 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a scenic drive to the German capital and savor landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the glorious Charlottenburg Palace. Stroll down Unter den Linden, see the site of the Berlin Wall and take a boat ride along the city's canals. Explore on your own and visit one of the many museums. Or discover charming Warnemünde and its lovely Gothic church, market square and seaside promenade.
Aug 10, 2012: Copenhagen, Denmark ~ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
See another side of this lovely city with a cruise along its charming canals. Visit the quaint old harbor at Nyhavn and beautiful Rosenborg Castle and, of course, the famed statue of the Little Mermaid. Or venture into the countryside and enjoy its panoramic vistas, fairy tale castles and the village of Fredensborg.
Aug 11, 2012: Visby, Sweden ~ 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy the lovely countryside beyond the towered walls and take in the view of this former Hanseatic League town before exploring its narrow, winding lanes, marvelous ruined medieval churches and impressive St. Mary's Cathedral. Or visit an intriguing Bronze Age burial in the midst of farmland and take in the cliff-top view of the precipitous coastline.
Aug 12, 2012: Riga, Latvia ~ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Once called the "Paris of the Baltics," Riga has regained its status as a cosmopolitan capital with dozens of museums and arguably Europe's most exceptional Art Nouveau architecture. Founded in 1201, Riga boasts a magnificent Old Town called "Vecriga." Riga Castle, the residence of Latvia's president, was built on the site of the original settlement next to the Daugava River. St. Mary's Dome Cathedral is renowned for its stained glass windows and massive 19th century organ comprised of more than 6,500 pipes. Outside the city limits, traditional Latvian life is on display in outdoor exhibits at the Open Air Ethnographic Museum.
Aug 13, 2012: Tallinn, Estonia ~ 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Step back in time as you walk through this beautifully preserved medieval town and discover its upper and lower levels, the guild houses, the churches and squares, the famous apothecary shop and the exquisite town hall. See delightful parks, Baroque palaces and a ruined 15th century convent. Or visit a lovely recreated rural Estonian village by the sea.
Aug 14, 2012: St. Petersburg, Russia ~ 8:30 a.m.
Arrive St. Petersburg, Russia at 8:30 a.m. Will overnight onboard and stay for 2 nights.
Aug 15, 2012: St. Petersburg, Russia
Explore breathtaking St. Petersburg and cruise its canals. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and the fabulous onion-domed cathedrals. Enjoy an evening of ballet or traditional Russian song and dance or take a day trip to Moscow.
Aug 16, 2012: St. Petersburg, Russia ~ 8:00 p.m.
Visit the palaces - from the immense Winter Palace, now the Hermitage Museum, to the fabled Catherine's Palace and Peterhof outside the city. Depart at 8:00 p.m.
Aug 17, 2012: Helsinki, Finland ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admire the city's stunning modern architecture, visit its lovely parks and bustling open-air market. Take a harbor cruise past forests, beaches, villas and a ruined Suomenlinna fortress that spans five islands. Or visit historic, colorful Porvoo, Finland's second oldest town.
Aug 18, 2012: Stockholm, Sweden ~ 9:00 a.m.
Spend a marvelous day discovering this lovely city and its beautiful buildings. Visit the charming Old Town, medieval Gamla Stan, the elegant royal palace, the wonderful parks and the impressive Vasa, the magnificently restored 17th century warship that sank in the harbor on her maiden voyage. Arrive 9:00 a.m. and overnight onboard.
Aug 19, 2012: End of Tour
Disembark and transfer to airport for your flight back to North America.
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