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At a glance
Visiting:
Germany
Russia
Sweden
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Scotland
Length:
13 nights
Make your own way
Price from:£2,129pp
Departing:31 May 2020 to 31 May 2020
To book or for more information please call: 0330 160 8099 and quote RTA
Request Brochure - Baltic Cities & St Petersburg Cruise
Baltic Cities & St Petersburg Cruise
Treasures of Northern Europe
Conjure up the names of Baltic cities - Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, St Petersburg - and your mind will fill with images of elegant palaces and public buildings, pretty cobbled streets, and half-remembered history. Join Magellan in Newcastle, and sail east into the Baltic to discover these five fascinating cities. Stroll down harbourside paths, past the Little Mermaid and through the octagonal courtyard at the centre of the Danish Royal Palace, on your way to the heart of Copenhagen. Wander Tallinn’s ancient upper and lower towns, and Helsinki's elegant and eclectic architecture. Explore the narrow lanes of Stockholm’s Gamla Stan, and spend two days exploring St Petersburg's famous sights - from the Haymarket to the Hermitage, the Mariinsky Theatre and the historic Summer Palace at Petrodvorets.Spend sunlit evenings relaxing on board as spring turns to summer and Columbus cruises to each new, enchanting port, and perhaps venture inland, too, on an optional shore excursion from Warnemunde to the iconic German capital, Berlin.
Holiday Highlights
Spend two days exploring St Petersburg
Enjoy cruising in the Baltic’s clear light
Lazy days at sea enjoying life on board Magellan
Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen
Finnish Helsinki's Neo-classical architecture
Discover Tallinn, the exquisite capital of Estonia
The chance to visit Berlin, Germany's historic capital
A call in the historic Scottish port of Dundee
What's Included
13 nights' accommodation in your choice of cabin
Delicious full board cuisine
Afternoon teas and late night snacks
Captain’s Cocktail Party (cruises of 6 nights or more)
Self service tea & coffee (6am to midnight)
Big show entertainment, cabarets and classical interludes
Daytime activities and leisure facilities
Guest speaker and arts & crafts (cruises of 5 nights or more)
Porterage of luggage, port to cabin
Port Taxes
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Newcastle Depart: 1800hrs
Board Magellan in Newcastle, today, and settle in to your cabin as she prepares to set sail.
Day 2
Dundee, Scotland Arrive: 0330hrs
Depart: 1500hrs
Today Magellan calls at the Tayside port-city of Dundee. Explore this historic city, and perhaps visit Captain Scott's Royal Research Ship Discovery - a beautifully restored example of the days when maritime adventures were less luxurious affairs.
Day 3
At sea Spend today relaxing, and getting to know the ship, her crew and your fellow passengers.
Day 4
Copenhagen, Denmark Arrive: 0930hrs
Depart: 1630hrs
Stylish Copenhagen, home to the famous Tivoli Gardens and forever associated with Hans Christian Andersen, is a marvellous city. Join an optional shore excursion to discover the world famous Little Mermaid, the Royal Palace and the grand stores that line the famous shopping street, Stroget.
Day 5
Warnemunde, Germany Arrive: 0830hrs
Depart: 2200hrs
This morning Magellan arrives in Warnemunde. Discover the port's charming gabled houses and historic Neuer Markt, or join the optional excursion to Berlin to explore the city's highlights - from the Brandenburg Gate and the 1926 Olympic Stadium to Hitler's Bunker and Checkpoint Charlie.
Day 6
At sea Relax on board as Magellan spends another day at sea.
Day 7
Tallinn, Estonia Arrive: 1100hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Today we'll arrive in beautiful Tallinn. Step back in time as you explore the enchanting Estonian capital and its perfectly preserved old town, winding cobblestone streets full of storybook houses, steepled churches and ancient buildings, all watched over by Toompea Castle.
Day 8-9
St Petersburg, Russia Arrive: 0700hrs (Day Eight)
Depart: 1830hrs (Day Nine)
Magellan will spend two days at the docks of St Petersburg, one of the world's most startling and glorious cities, with its world-renowned Hermitage Museum, its wide canal-side boulevards and its modern cosmopolitan atmosphere.
We'll have lots of time in the city, so don't miss our optional excursion to the Tsars' Summer Palace at Petrodvorets, the chance to explore the city's Haymarket, or the opportunity to see the opulence of the Mariinsky Theatre, home to the world-renowned Kirov Ballet.
Day 10
Helsinki, Finland Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1600hrs
Step ashore to explore Helsinki, Finland's elegant capital. Explore the harbour-side fish market, take a stroll in nearby Esplanade Park, and don't miss the monumental neo-Classical buildings of stunning Senate Square, which have played the part of Moscow in many Cold War movies.
Day 11
Stockholm, Sweden Arrive: 0730hrs
Depart: 1430hrs
Today, Magellan will thread its way between the countless islands of Sweden's eastern coast to Stockholm. Best explored on foot, the Swedish capital spans 14 islets and boasts a wonderful mix of historic sights and fine city parks. Its ancient heart is Gamla Stan, a beguiling labyrinth of cobbled streets, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Day 12-13
At sea Spend another two days at sea, hopefully enjoying sunny skies.
Day 14
Arrive back at Newcastle Arrive: 1330hrs
Today Magellan reaches home, and you'll disembark at the end of a wonderful cruise.
Magellan
At 46,000-tonnes and with a passenger complement of around 1100, spacious Magellan retains a sense of traditional cruising and small-ship intimacy, thanks to the beautiful layout and tasteful contemporary style of her public areas, and of course the presence of her friendly, welcoming crew and cruise staff. A major refit in 2010 has ensured her position as a thoroughly modern, bright and supremely comfortable floating home, and she is a hugely welcome addition to the fleet.
Facilities
Passenger accommodation is arranged on nine spacious decks served by eight lifts, wide corridors and stairways. Extensive teak decking adds to sense of spaciousness, and in addition to the extensive outdoor areas, there are several beautifully appointed lounges boasting panoramic picture windows.
Two beautifully appointed dining rooms, the Waldorf and the Kensington, as well as a less formal buffet-style bistro that offers indoor and outdoor dining, will tempt you at mealtimes, and there are three lounge bars and three deck bars where you can while away a convivial hour or two. Other on-board amenities include a night club, a casino and the magnificent, multi-tiered Magellan Show Lounge. For the energetic and body-conscious, Magellan offers a beautifully appointed wellness centre, a gym, two pools and Jacuzzis. A well-stocked shopping gallery, internet centre and library can also be found on board.
Foreign Office travel advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Passport requirements
British Citizens will need a full, 10-year passport to travel on this cruise. Since some countries require visitors to be valid for at least six months after the return date of the cruise we recommend that all customers ensure that this is the case. Holders of non-British passports should check with the relevant embassies to see if any requirements and restrictions exist for any countries visited during the cruise.