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Best of the Baltic
Medieval Cities, Seaside Villages & Legends of a Northern Realm aboard the Island Sky
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Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | $10,980 see pricing |
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| Length: | 14 days |
| Arrive: | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Depart: | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Lodging: | 10 nights aboard 116-guest vessel describe |
| Meals: | All meals included aboard ship |
| Activity: | Wildlife & Natural History, Cultural Adventures, Small Ship Cruising |
| Trip Level: |
Cultural exploration and walking tours
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Highlights
- Stockholm’s charming medieval core, the Gamla Stan
- Magnificent imperial monuments of St. Petersburg, one of the loveliest cities in Europe
- Historic Old Towns of Tallinn and Riga
- Visby, a walled city on Gotland Island
- Fishing hamlets of secluded Bornholm Island
Choosing the Right Trip
We work hard to help you choose the right trip for you, paying attention to your individual interests, abilities, and needs. If you have questions about the level of comfort or any of the activities described in this itinerary, please contact us.
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References
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Email Area ManagerOur voyage aboard the 100-passenger Island Sky weaves through eight fascinating Baltic countries: Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Denmark. We walk the narrow, cobbled lanes of beautifully intact medieval Old Towns, including Riga and Tallinn, visit the famed Solidarity sites of Gdansk, tour the stunning 13th century walled city and World Heritage Site of Visby on Gotland Island, and learn the history and legends of Europe’s Baltic cultures. Highlights include fishing hamlets of tranquil Bornholm Island, the seaside town of Palanga in Lithuania, Helsinki’s lively Market Square, and stunning St. Petersburg, Peter the Great’s grand vision and one of the most elegant imperial cities in all Europe.
Itinerary at a Glance
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Days 1-2
USA / Stockholm, Sweden
Fly to Stockholm and transfer to the hotel. We gather on Day 2 for a Welcome Dinner.
Day 3
Stockholm / Embark
After exploring Skansen on Djurgården Island, an open-air museum of historic Scandivanian buildings, and the medieval Old Town, we embark on the Island Sky.
Day 4
Helsinki, Finland
In this cosmopolitan capital with a small-town feel, we enjoy the neoclassical architecture and stroll in Market Square, with its open-air food stalls along the bustling harbor.
Days 5-6
St. Petersburg, Russia
This majestic imperial city offers many wonders, including Catherine the Great’s incomparable Hermitage Museum, where we have a special visit to the Gold Room, with its lavish Scythian Gold artifacts. We also pass elegant Nevsky Prospect, lined with magnificent mansions and theaters, and explore the palace and gardens of Peterhof, Peter the Great’s grand summer residence.
Day 7
Tallinn, Estonia
In medieval Tallinn, we explore amid a visual feast of soaring spires, towers, and turrets, including Palace Square and the cupola-crowned Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Day 8
Riga, Latvia
Cruising to charming Riga, we stroll the lanes of this beautiful 800-year-old Hanseatic river port.
Day 9
Visby, Gotland Island, Sweden
On Gotland, the largest island in the Baltic, we walk through the charming cobbled streets of Visby, a walled city and World Heritage Site of extraordinary medieval architecture.
Day 10
Klaipeda, Lithuania
We visit the wonderful amber museum in Palanga, the Botanical Park, and Theatre Square’s half-timbered houses in Klaipeda.
Day 11
Gdansk, Poland
We head to the harbor to visit the Solidarity Monument and Solidarity Center’s impressive museum of Poland’s epic road to freedom. Later, we explore the lively Old Town and walk down to the 15th century Palace of Artus.
Day 12
Bornholm Island, Denmark
On this serene island, we visit Hammershus Castle, Scandinavia’s largest medieval fortress, and the fishing hamlet of Gudhjem.
Days 13-14
Copenhagen, Denmark
Disembark and explore the capital, then depart the next day.
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Note: These cruises are not exclusive Wilderness Travel departures. The itinerary, lecturers, and other arrangements are subject to change at the discretion of the ship operator.
Departures
Jul 2-15, 2013
Trip Cost
2013 Cruise Rates by Cabin Category
Per person, double occupancy
| Categories | Cruise Price |
| Category 1 | $10,980 |
| Category 2 | $11,880 |
| Category 3 | $12,580 |
| Category 4 | $13,580 |
| Category 5 | $14,680 |
| Category 6 | $15,880 |
Sole occupancy Category 2: $14,880
Sole occupancy Category 3: $15,680
Deck Plan
Trip Cost Includes:
- 2 nights accommodations in hotels accommodations aboard 116-guest Island Sky
- All meals on board and with the group ashore
- Arrival and departure transfers on group dates
- Services of expedition staff including lectures, briefings, slide/film shows
- Group activities and excursions including cultural tours and nature walks
- Landing and port fees
- $50,000 of medical expense coverage, $75,000 in emergency evacuation insurance
- Gratuities for porters, ships crew and tour guides
- Gift certificates for recommended expedition gear and reading mtaerials
- Comprehensive pre-departure packet all gratuities
Trip Cost Does Not Include:
- Air transportation
- Arrival and departure taxes
- Transfers for independent arrivals and departures
- Passport and visa fees baggage/trip cancellation insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages,email/Internet/fax/telephone charges
Island Sky
Our Trips using this Lodging:
One of the finest small ships in the world, the Island Sky features 57 spacious, outside-facing suites with marble-appointed bathrooms. Each suite includes a flat-screen TV with DVD player, hairdryer, individually controlled air-conditioning, and mini-fridge. High quality service and attention to detail are the order of the day aboard the Island Sky, with an on-board atmosphere more similar to a yacht than a cruise ship. Having undergone significant refurbishment in 2010, she features a large lounge, a library and bar, and an elegant dining room as well as spacious outside decks. The ship’s relatively small size lets her drop anchor in remote areas and in small ports where larger ships can’t go, and the fleet of inflatable zodiacs offers access in wonderfully remote places. Island Sky has a staff and crew of 75.
Deck Plan