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11-Night Baltic Capitals Voyage

August 11, 2024

Azamara®: Azamara Onward

Copenhagen/Stockholm

Vacation Offer ID 1470249

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From $3,360

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Cruise Inclusions

INCLUSIVE AMENITIES FOR ALL GUESTS:

Complimentary AzAmazing Evenings® event (on most voyages)
Select standard spirits, international beers and wines
Gratuities
Bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas
Self-service laundry
Shuttle service to and from port communities, where available
Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations

PLUS ADDITIONAL INCLUSIVES FOR SUITE GUESTS:

English butler service
235 complimentary internet minutes, per guest
Complimentary seating in the specialty restaurants
One free bag of laundry service per suite, each seven days
Afternoon tea service in-suite
$300 Onboard Credit per person
- (Club World Owners, Club Ocean & Spa Suite categories only)

Available Add-Ons

Optional Roundtrip airfare from your city
Optional shore excursions

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Copenhagen Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Copenhagen City tour – 4 Hours <img alt="" src="https://gdkfiles.visitdenmark.com/files/382/172495_Nyhavn_Meng.jpg?width=1024" /><br /> <br /> <span><span>Your introduction to Copenhagen starts with its heart – centuries old buildings surround canals, royal palaces and the spine of Copenhagen which is the pedestrian precinct of “Strøget.” There is an incredible range of architecture within a small area, renaissance, medieval, baroque, Dutch style and the ultra-modern architecture with glass and steel. Your guide will also take you past the world-famous Tivoli Gardens, the inspiration for Walt Disney, before passing Christiansborg Palace, built on the site of the earliest fortifications of the city dating back to 1167, and now the seat of the Danish Parliament.</span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Tivoli Gardens</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The colorful canal district</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The National Museum</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The old Stock Exchange</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Kongens Nytorv</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The Royal Theatre, world-famous for its Royal Ballet</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The colorful harbor district of Nyhavn</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Amalienborg Palace, winter residence of the Royal Family</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The Gefion Fountain</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The Little Mermaid, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Rosenborg Castle, where the crown jewels are protected by the Royal Guard – entrance included.</span></span></li> </ul> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Basis:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Private tour.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Duration:</span></td> <td><span><span><span>4 hours.</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Start / End:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City center Hotel, Pier or address. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Vehicle:</span></td> <td><span><span><span>1<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Guide:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Entrances:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Rosenborg Castle.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Meals:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">None.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Difficulty:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Notes:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Roskilde tour – 5 Hours <img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-4757.png" /><br /> <br /> <span><span><span>Roskilde is an old charming city dating back from the Viking age and is located approximately 1 hour drive outside of Copenhagen. </span></span></span><br /> <strong><span><span><span>The Viking Ship Museum</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> in Roskilde is the Danish museum for ships, seafaring and boatbuilding culture from ancient and medieval times</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>The large collection of traditional Nordic wooden boats is berthed at the harbor on Museum Island. Here you will also find the five reconstructions of the Skuldelev ships. This large collection of traditional Nordic wooden boats and Viking ships provide a unique perspective and helps create an image of what the Viking ships looked like a thousand years ago. </span></span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Roskilde Cathedral</span></span></strong><span><span><span> is an architectural masterpiece. 1000 years of Danish history are gathered here under beautifully decorated vaults and in dark crypts. Here 40 kings and queens of Denmark are buried, so you can explore the entire Danish Royal history in one place. The Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site an is the first Gothic cathedral in Scandinavia to be built in bricks. With its many unique Royal chapels, the Cathedral reflects a part of the changing European architectural history. </span></span></span><br />   <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><span>Basis:</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Private tour.</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Duration:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">5 hours.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Start / End:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City center Hotel or address.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Vehicle:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">1<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Guide:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Entrances:</span></td> <td><span><span><span>The Viking Ship Museum & Roskilde Cathedral.</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Meals:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">None.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Difficulty:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Notes:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purpose.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br />   North Zealand Tour – 7 Hours <span><span><span><img alt="" src="https://thumbs-prod.si-cdn.com/669OGM7FrRIO4SKfK11Vqtq1f_w=/800x600/filters:no_upscale()/https://public-media.si-cdn.com/filer/84/65/84653b2a-60dc-4b77-908d-060b093e5735/shake.jpg" />Set off on an enjoyable narrated tour to <strong>Frederiksborg Castle</strong> in Hillerød. This elegant Dutch Renaissance structure straddles three small islands and has all the trappings of a fairytale castle, but it was gainfully employed as royal residence and setting for important ceremonial events from the 1600s to the 1850s. It now serves as the National Museum of History and is best known for its outstanding collection of portraits, the largest of its kind in Denmark. Your guided tour begins at the Neptune Fountain and visits the rooms of the King's Wing, the Church, and the impressive Knight's Hall, which boasts an intricate carved wooden ceiling.</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Take photos of the Royal Family's summer residence Fredensborg Palace during a brief stop on route.</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Heading further north through the picturesque countryside of Northern Zealand, you will find the town of Elsinore. Situated in Elsinore, the magnificent structure <strong>Kronborg Castle</strong> was chosen by William Shakespeare as the setting for his play, Hamlet</span>. It is a suitably dramatic Renaissance castle, built in 1420 and expanded in the 1500s, situated on the narrow sound between Denmark and Sweden. Kronborg Castle is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Continue back towards Copenhagen along the coastal road. Otherwise known as the Danish Rivera, the coastal road provides a lovely view of the sea between Denmark and Sweden, as well taking you through the </span></span></span><span><span><span>fashionable and exclusive residential areas </span></span></span><span><span><span>on the outskirts of Copenhagen.</span></span></span><br />   <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><span>Basis:</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Private tour.</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Duration:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">7 hours.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Start / End:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City center Hotel or address.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Vehicle:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">1<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Guide:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Entrances:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Frederiksborg Castle & Kronborg Castle.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Meals:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">None.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Difficulty:</span></td> <td><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. </span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Notes:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purpose.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Malmö and Lund – 7 Hours <strong><span><span><img alt="" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/Stortorget_in_Malm%C3%B6%2C_Sweden.jpg/1599px-Stortorget_in_Malm%C3%B6%2C_Sweden.jpg" /><br /> Malmö</span></span></strong><span><span> is Sweden’s third-largest city. Here, Scandinavia's tallest building twists its way skyward, gazing down over the vast Öresund bridge – both modern engineering marvels that reflect multicultural Malmö's</span></span><span><span> progressive outlook.</span></span><br /> <span><span>Focusing on the area around <strong><span>Stortorget</span></strong></span> (the town square) and lively <strong><span>Lilla Torget</span></strong></span> (the little square) Malmö's Old Town is a gorgeous warren of cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses.<br /> <span><span>Located about 2.5km northwest of the Old Town, buzzing, bayside Västra Hamnen represents the modern face of Malmö. It's a popular spot to stroll, sip coffee and browse boutiques, but mostly people come to marvel at the Öresund bridge and the Turning Torso</span></span><br /> <span><span><span>After Malmö we continue to <strong>Lund</strong>, f</span></span></span><span><span>ounded by the Danes around 1000 AD and once the seat of the largest archbishopric in Europe, Lund is the second-oldest city in Sweden. It's also one of its loveliest, surrounded by beech trees and glowing with an impressive architectural legacy. Its magnificent, medieval old town is centered on its strikingly beautiful cathedral. Radiating around it is the country's oldest, most prestigious university (c 1666). Perhaps ironically, the university keeps Lund young, its vibrant, engaged youth driving a lively arts and culinary scene. </span></span><br />   <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td>Basis:</td> <td>Private Tour.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Duration:</td> <td>7 hours.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Start/End:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City center Hotel or address.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vehicle:</td> <td><span><span><span>1<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Guide:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Entrances:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Lund Cathedral (Entrance to the crypt to be paid locally).</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Meals:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">None.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Difficulty:</td> <td><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. </span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Notes:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purpose.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br />   Copenhagen Walking tour – 3 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5316.png" /><br /> <span>Your introduction to Copenhagen starts with its heart – centuries old buildings surround canals, royal palaces and the spine of Copenhagen which is the pedestrian precinct of “Strøget.” There is an incredible range of architecture within a small area, renaissance, medieval, baroque, Dutch style and the ultra-modern architecture with glass and steel. Your guide will also take you past the world-famous Tivoli Gardens, the inspiration for Walt Disney, before passing Christiansborg Palace, built on the site of the earliest fortifications of the city dating back to 1167, and now the seat of the Danish Parliament.</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Town Hall Square</span></li> <li><span>The pedestrian Street Strøget </span></li> <li><span>Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament</span></li> <li><span>The old Stock Exchange</span></li> <li><span>Kongens Have</span></li> <li><span>Rosenborg Castle, where the crown jewels are protected by the Royal Guard</span></li> <li><span>Amalienborg Castle </span></li> <li><span>The colorful harbor district of Nyhavn</span></li> <li><span>Kongens Nytorv</span></li> <li><span>The Royal Theatre, world-famous for its Royal Ballet</span></li> </ul> <p></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Basis</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em>Private tour</em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Duration</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em>3 hours</em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Start / End</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em><span>City center Hotel or address </span></em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Vehicle</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em>None</em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Guide</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request </span></em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Entrances</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em>None</em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Meals </em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em>None</em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Difficulty</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces</span></em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Notes</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes</span></em></span></span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Copenhagen Walking food tour – 4 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5317.png" /><br /> <span><span><span><span>The Culinary Experience tour lets you explore Copenhagen on a food tour and learn about the Nordic country’s burgeoning cuisine and restaurant scene! Discover produce as fresh as the Scandinavian air and scout out the locals’ favourite eateries and market halls with an expert guide at your side.</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>You will start at Torvehallerne, the new covered market halls, where you will sample artisan cheese, developed in collaboration with the city’s Michelin-starred chefs. Try liquorice, caramels and preserves from some of the most interesting small producers. You will explore the city, wander through Copenhagen Botanical Gardens, relaxing in the beautiful green surroundings. All that while talking about produce and local foods.</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>During the Culinary Experience Tour you will pass several of the city’s greatest landmarks and discuss its history. Food being always the focus. Exclusive to this tour you will try the open sandwiches called smørrebrød as well as a microbrewery where you sample three different types of home-brewed beer.</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>The most classic and un-missable street food in Copenhagen is a hotdog, which is served in a gourmet version. Finally, you will end at Torvehallerne again and you will have a chance to explore further on your own, not to mention do some shopping. So, make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to explore the city and its food after the tour.</span></span></span></span><br />  </p> <p></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Basis</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>Private</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Duration</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>4 hours</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Start / End</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>City center Hotel or address</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>01</span><span><sup>st</sup></span><span> class. Included for private transfers from/to City center Hotel / address</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Guide</span></span></em></span></td> <td> <p><span><em><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request</span></span></span></em></span></p> <div></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Entrances</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>None</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Meals</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Various tastings making up for a full meal</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Difficulty </span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Notes</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Copenhagen Bicycle tour – 3 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5318.png" /><br /> <span>If you want to get out and see the most of Copenhagen, a bike tour is a great choice. Be part of this tour and experience Copenhagen on two wheels as your guide will lead you around the city and to its sights in style.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span>The Danish cycle-culture is as old as the bicycle itself. Copenhageners have used bicycles to transport themselves to and from work since the 1880s. Back then, commuting by bike was the fastest, easiest and most environmentally friendly way to move around the city – and it still is. Copenhagen got its first bike lane in 1910 but most parts of the current network of bike lanes have been established within the last 25 years. Today 50% of the Copenhageners choose to commute by bike every day. Most of them do it all year round – rain, hail, snow or sunshine.</span></p> <p><span>?</span><span>During the tour you will see some of the famous landmarks of Copenhagen which include the beautiful Tivoli Gardens, The City Hall, Christiansborg Castle, The Royal Library, The Old Stock Exchange, Christianshavn, Our Saviours Church, The Opera, The National Bank,The Kings Square, Nyhavn, Amalienborg Castle, Langelinie, Kastellet, The little Mermaid, Rosenborg Castle, the Kings Garden, Strøget (The pedestrian street) to name a few. While riding backstreets and crossing bridges, your guide will also show you some of the hidden gems the city of Copenhagen has to offer. Discover hip neighborhood’s, secret gardens, courtyards and hidden churches.</span></p> <p></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Basis</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>Private</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Duration</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>3 hours</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Start / End</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>City center bicycle rental shop</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Bicycle – (Helmet included)</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Guide</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Entrances</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>None</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Meals</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>None</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Grade Easy/Medium. </span><span>Guests must be in good health and be comfortable riding a bicycle with hand brakes. The tour includes about 2½ hours of cycling, all at a leisurely pace.</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Notes</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Copenhagen Walking tour in the pursuit of Hygge – 4 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5319.png" /><br /> <br /> <span>Hygge is as Danish as pork roast and it goes far in illuminating the Danish soul. In essence hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life in the company of good people. The warm glow of candlelight is also hygge. Friends and family – well that’s hygge too. </span></p> <p><span>In the summertime, hygge is spending time in the sun, over a beer at the pier, a picnic in one of the city parks or just hanging out with good friends in one of Copenhagen’s many picturesque and historical back yards.</span></p> <p><span>This 4-hour walking tour will highlight what hygge is all about. The tour starts by exploring the area around the Latin quarters an around the pedestrian street Strøget. </span></p> <p><span>The Latin Quarter is one of the most entertaining areas of Denmark's capital city, with a young-spirited undertone around the vicinity of Copenhagen University. The Latin Quarter is well known for its hang-out spots, alternative shopping and 17th-century architecture. </span></p> <p><span>Part of Danish hygge is having coffee with friends, so we will pick up a cup of coffee to go and a cinnamon roll at Sankt Peders Bakery, Copenhagen oldest bakery which was founded in 1652. </span></p> <p><span>We continue our tour by visiting the church of our Lady. The Copenhagen Cathedral in its present shape is an unpretentious building in Neo-Classicist style designed by the architect C.F. Hansen</span><span><b>.</b></span><span> It is situated close to the University of Copenhagen. An inside visit to the Round Tower in included. It was built as part of the Trinity Complex, named after the Holy Trinity and designed to accommodate three things: the observatory at the top of the tower, the library on the floor above the Trinity Church and of course the church itself. From its vantage point you will be able to peak into some of Copenhagen’s old, historical and cozy court yards before we head over to the Kings Garden, a popular green spot in the city center.</span></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Basis</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>Private tour</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Duration</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>4 hours</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Start / End</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>City center Hotel or address</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>None</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Guide</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Entrances</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Round Tower & The Church of our Lady</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Meals</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Coffee & Cinnamon roll</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Grade Easy to Medium. Walking required over uneven surfaces and uphill in the Round Tower</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Notes</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <p></p> Copenhagen Jewish tour – 4 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5320.png" /><br /> <span>Although never large in numbers, the Jews in Denmark have nevertheless had a substantial and important influence on Danish culture and history. The sights on your tour includes The Round Tower with its golden Hebrew inscriptions; the statue of the world famous Danish Jewish Nobel Prize winner, Niels Bohr; and the Trinitatis church where the Torah scrolls from the Copenhagen Synagogue were hidden during the Second World War and were thus saved from destruction.</span></p> <p><span>You will be informed of the present day Jewish community, its size and the various components that went into its making. The story of the five dark years under Nazi occupation, the deeds of the Danes and their king, Christian X will not be forgotten.<br /> <br /> The Danish Jewish Museum, designed by world famous architect Daniel Libeskind, opened in 2004 and is a must-see for anyone interested in the Jews of Denmark. Located in the center of Copenhagen, the museum is a great starting point for exploring Jewish history in Denmark. The museum presents 400 years of Danish Jewish history, including the rescue and deportation of the Danish Jews in 1943. Copenhagen’s main synagogue, finished in 1833 is located in Krystalgade (Crystal Street) in the old part of Copenhagen and will be viewed from its exterior during the tour.</span></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Basis</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>Private tour</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Duration</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>4 hours</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Start / End</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>City center Hotel or address</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>1</span><span><sup>st</sup></span><span> Class</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Guide</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Entrances</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>The Jewish Museum</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Meals</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>None</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces </span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Notes</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <p></p> Christianshavn & Dragør tour – 4 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5321.png" /><br /> <br /> <span>Narrow cobbled streets, Michelin-starred restaurants and cozy cafes along the canal. Just across the bridge Knippels Bro is <b>Christianshavn</b>, officially part of Copenhagen city centre. Christianshavn is a much-desired area for Copenhageners to live. And it is easy to see why. It is central, full of bars and restaurants and has a unique maritime atmosphere. </span></p> <p><span><b>Dragør</b> was founded in the 12th century, and it grew quickly as a fishing port. During the medieval period it was an international marketplace for Hanseatic merchants who came each year to buy herring. In the early sixteenth century, King Christian II invited a group of farmers from the Netherlands - at the time, a more agriculturally advanced nation than Denmark - to settle here to produce food for the royal household. You still find many Dutch names on the doors in Dragør. The town center is very idyllic with its characteristic yellow painted houses, thatched straw roofs and cobblestone streets, plus a charming harbor that is still an active fishing port.</span></p> <p><span><b>Christiansborg Palace</b> is<b> </b>located on the tiny island of Slotsholmen</span><span> and houses Denmark's Parliament. It is the Prime Minister's residence and where the Queen of Denmark receives visiting royalty and heads of state in its royal reception rooms. In the Marble Hall, see the incredible, colorful tapestries displaying Danish and world history over the past 1,000 year.</span></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Basis</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>Private tour</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Duration</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>4 hours</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Start / End</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>City center Hotel or address</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>1</span><span><sup>st</sup></span><span> Class</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Guide</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Entrances</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Christiansborg Palace</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Meals</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>None</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Notes</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purpose</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Copenhagen Sustainable boat tour- you are the captain! - 3 Hours <span><span><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5366.png" /> We start the tour on three wheels, going through the stress of Copenhagen in a rickshaw. This small vehicle has three wheels and is pushed by a bike. Our rickshaw driver will be in charge of taking us from the hotel in the city center or meeting point to the pier where a boat waits for us.<br /> After a brief introduction on how to sail the boat, you will start sailing around the canals of Copenhagen, doing it at your own pace and choosing your own route. The boat ride lasts 2 hours and will allow you to feel the maritime atmosphere of the city and be, at least for a while, like a real boat captain.<br /> Once on board you will enjoy some tapas while you discover the city from a different perspective and in a sustainable way. These boats work with solar energy, leaving as few carbon footprints as possible and protecting the sensitive harbour environment.<br /> Once the boat tour is over, you go back to the hotel in our rickshaw. After this tour you will have experienced a truly sustainable tourism activity.<br />  <br /> <span><span>Basis:  Private tour </span></span><br /> <span><span>Start / End:   City center</span></span><br /> <span><span>Notes: Tour program may be changed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span><br /> <span><span>Suitable for families with small children.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span>Tour Duration: 3 hours</span><br /> <span>Tour can operate:</span> morning or afternoon<br /> <span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br /> <span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light. <span><span>Grade Easy/Medium. The boats are easy to control. Life jackets are included. </span></span>The tour includes about 2h boat tour, all at a leisurely pace. <br /> <span>Inclusions: </span><span>Tapas and 1 bottle of water per person. Rickshaw (max 2 pax per vehicle)  and electric boat.<br /> <strong>Not included:</strong> guide, entrances, transfers to/from pier.</span></span></span> Copenhagen Rickshaw tour – 3 Hours <p><span><span><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5367.png" /><br /> If you want to get out and see the most of Copenhagen <strong>effortlessly,</strong> a Rickshaw tour is a great choice. Be part of this tour and experience Copenhagen on three wheels as your driver guide will lead you around the city and to its sights in style.<br />  <br /> The Danish cycle-culture is as old as the bicycle itself. Copenhageners have used bicycles to transport themselves to and from work since the 1880s. Back then, commuting by bike was the fastest, easiest and most environmentally friendly way to move around the city – and it still is. Copenhagen got its first bike lane in 1910 but most parts of the current network of bike lanes have been established within the last 25 years. Today 50% of the Copenhageners choose to commute by bike every day. Most of them do it all year round – rain, hail, snow or sunshine.<br /> During the tour you will see some of the famous landmarks of Copenhagen which include The City Hall, Christiansborg Castle, The Old Stock Exchange, Christianshavn, Our Saviours Church, The Opera,  The Kings Square, Nyhavn, Amalienborg Castle, Kastellet, The little Mermaid,  to name a few. While riding backstreets and crossing bridges, your guide will also show you some of the hidden gems the city of Copenhagen has to offer. Discover hip neighborhood’s, secret gardens, courtyards, and hidden churches. Continuing along the way there is a convenient stop for a coffer break, just like a real Dane,  and you will  pass by Christiania and hear the story about the free state around the big canal on the 'havneringen' route, hitting the Green Bike Lane before returning to the city center.<br /> <span><span>Basis:  Private tour </span></span><span><span>  </span></span><br /> <span><span>Start / End:   As requested within central area of Copenhagen </span></span><span><span>     </span></span><br /> <span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span>Tour Duration: </span><span>3 hours in total, incl a stop for coffee.</span><br /> <span>Tour can operate:</span> morning or afternoon<br /> <span>Wheelchair Accessible: <strong>No</strong></span><br /> <span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br /> <span>Inclusions:</span> <span>Rickshaw (max 2 pax per vehicle) with </span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request. </span><span>Coffee. </span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Not included: transfer from/to pier</span></span></span></span></p> Copenhagen Urban Dining - 4 hours <span><span><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5368.png" /> <br /> Your private tour will star at a centrally arranged spot in Copenhagen, where you meet the chef and guide for this unique tour of the city. It is much more than just a food or cycle tour. You will meet the locals firsthand, explore the secrets of the city cycling and following this talented chef, passionate about his culture, food, nature, sustainability and of course cycling. Every detail has been carefully thought to offer you a memorable and very different experience of the Danish lifestyle. You will be greeted by this family and experience the best Danish hospitality while you start with your aperitif, then you move on and follow your cycling chef. No matter the weather, you will enjoy a fantastic 5 course meal served and cooked for you in 2 or 3 strategic spots according to the weather. <br />  <br /> This is an outdoor experience, but logistically planned for you to enjoy every single step. You just need to dress with the appropriate gear, a bicycle, and your hunger for an exquisite experience. Whilst we cannot control the weather, if you come well prepared for this adventure nothing will spoil it, and you will end with an unforgettable memory, and better understanding of what Danish culture is about.<br />  <br /> <span><span>Basis:  Private tour </span></span></span></span> <strong>– AVAILABLE ONLY FOR LUNCH</strong><br /> <span><span><span><span>Start / End:  Meeting point can vary within central area of Copenhagen. To be confirmed at booking time</span></span><br /> <span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span>Tour Duration: 4 hours</span><br /> <span>Tour can operate:</span> noon<br /> <span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br /> <span>Physical Activity Level: Easy/</span>Moderate.The tour includes about 2½ hours of cycling, all at a leisurely pace, and 2 or 3 stops to enjoy the meal!<br /> <span>Inclusions:</span> <span> 5 course meal and 1 drink (vegetarian available),  English-speaking guide (Other languages on request), transport by bike with helmet.<br /> <strong>Not included: </strong>transfer from/to pier.</span></span></span> Kayak Tour in Copenhagen channels with lunch and Rickshaw transfers – 4 hours <img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5381.png" /><span><span><span>Discover Copenhagen from a different angle and in a sustainable way!</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>We start our day with a ricksahw transfer. A rickshaw is a 3 wheels bike that allows you to move around in a “green way”. Your rickshaw driver will take you to Knippelsbro, where you will be instructed on how to safely kayaking around Copenhagen. </span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Together with the instructor, you will be drifting by some of the most iconic buildings in town such as the National Bank, the Black Diamond, the Opera House and the colorful Nyhavn. We will enter the canals of historical Christianshavn and head towards Christiansborg, now home of the Danish parliament, through Frederiksholms canal, paddling under beautiful bridges and finding the secret underwater sculpture, Agnete og Havmanden. This is a fun and exciting way to explore Copenhagen.</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>After kayaking you will enjoy a lunch at the Kayak Bar and then you will take your rickshaw transfer back to your hotel/address in the city center.</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span><span>Basis:  Private tour.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Duration:       4 hours (incl. 2 hours kayak tour plus time for lunch and transfers)</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Start / End:   City.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Vehicle:         Rickshaw for transfers. NOTE: max 2 pax per rickshaw. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Guide: Kayak instructor will give instructions in English.   </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Entrances:     None</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Meals: Lunch (burger, or similar, with beverage. Veggie options available) </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Physical activity level:      Grade Moderate. Kayaking at leisure pace, walking required over uneven surfaces. No experience required, but you should be able to swim.<br /> Wheelchair accessible: no.<br /> Tour operates: morning or afternoon.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. Kayaking equipment will be provided.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Please bring: Hat, Sun Cream, Sunglasses, Waterproof Clothes, Spare Clothes, Swimming Suit, Towel, Water Bottle.</span></span></span><br />   A classic Danish afternoon tea at Tivoli Gardens with rickshaw transfers - 4 hours <img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5383.png" /><span><span><span>Tivoli Gardens is a famous amusement park and summer garden in the heart of Copenhagen. The park opened on August 15, 1843 and is the second oldest amusement park in the world. Tivoli is a unique and wonderful experience for everybody, in all ages and a must do when visiting Copenhagen.</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>During your visit have a “hyggeligt” stop to enjoy a traditional Danish afternoon at Tivoli´s KaffeBar. There you will get the “Cake of the Day” with a filter coffee/tea.</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Instead of taking a traditional car transfer, we get you on a ”rickshaw” 3 wheels bike, moving around the city effortlessly and in a more sustainable way. Your rickshaw driver will take you to Tivoli and then back to the hotel/address in the city center.</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Basis:  Private tour.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Duration:       4 hours.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Start / End:   City.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Vehicle:         Rickshaw for transfers. NOTE: up to 2 people per rickshaw.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Guide: None. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Entrances:     Tivoli Gardens. </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>NOTE: access to rides are not included in the entrance ticket but can be purchased separately at the park.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Meals: Danish cake and coffee/tea.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Physical activity Level:      Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.<br /> Wheelchair accessible: NO<br /> Tour operates: morning, afternoon. Subject to Tivoli opening hours and opening days.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></span><br />   Zealand Art Tour with visit of Karen Blixen Museum, Louisiana Museum and traditional Danish lunch – 6 hours <span><span><span><span>This tour is ideal for those who love culture, art, and literature, as we will visit two of the most emblematic museums in Copenhagen region, driving through the Danish Riviera.</span></span></span></span>  <br />  <br /> <span><span><span><span>We start our day heading towards <strong>Karen Blixen's Museum</strong>, located in Rungsted, only 30 mins by car from Copenhagen. Karen Blixen is one of Denmark's most famous authors. Among her best-known literary works are the novel Out of Africa, describing life in Kenya, where she ran a coffee plantation in the outskirts of Nairobi from 1914 to 1931. Out of Africa and the short story Babette's Feast, turned into Oscar-winning films. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>The museum occupies the rooms where Karen Blixen lived, and it also houses a gallery featuring Karen Blixen's drawings and paintings, a documentary exhibit on her life and work, a library, a film screening room, a café, a museum shop, and an auditorium used for lectures and special exhibitions.</span></span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span><span>After enjoying a traditional Danish lunch in a local restaurant, we continue our tour by visiting <strong>Louisiana Art Museum</strong>, in Humlebaek. </span></span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span><span>Louisiana is the most visited art museum in Denmark and has an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art, dating from World War II to the present day. In addition, it has a comprehensive program of special exhibitions all year around, achieving its  status as one of the world's most respected exhibition venues  The museum is also acknowledged as a milestone in modern Danish architecture, and is noted for its synthesis of art, architecture, and landscape. A walk in the Sculpture Park is an essential part of the Louisiana experience, offers a special interplay with stunning view over the Øresund and across Sweden ,and where nature, weather and the change of seasons, make the sculptures look very different from time to time</span></span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span><span><strong>Basis:</strong>  Private tour.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span><strong>Duration:</strong>       6 hours.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span><strong>Start / End:</strong>   City.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span><strong>Inclusions:  </strong>       01<sup>st</sup> Class vehicle, </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> English-speaking guide, Other languages on request, </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Entrances to Karen Blixen Museum and Louisiana Museum, </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Traditional Danish Lunch (warm dish + traditional “kransekage”) in local restaurant. Beverages not included, veggie option available.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span><strong>Physical Level Activity:</strong>      Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span>Tour can operate:</span><span> afternoon/evening</span><br /> <span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span><span> No</span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></span> Family day tour at Camp Adventure – 6 hours <span><span><span><span>Copenhagen is not only about Nordic food, Scandinavian design, and the Danish royals. It is also about fun and adventure! </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>A great alternative for a full day of excitement is Camp Adventure, a climbing park located in Rønnede, only 1 hour away from the capital. Camp Adventure offers 10 climbing courses to move in and out across a beech forest and is home of the very famous Forest Tower. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Once you get to the park, you are provided with safety equipment and will be taught by professional instructors in the use of the equipment and harnesses. Do not worry, the equipment is the best in the market, and it is safe and easy to use! There is no need to have previous experience.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>You will also be able to visit the 45-meter-tall Forest Tower, built with corten steel and local oak. The tower offers to enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree view over the beautiful southern Zealand nature. The trip through the beech forest, up into the Forest Tower and back is 3,2 km long.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Basis: Private tour.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Duration:      6 hours (incl transfer time approx. 1 hour each way) .</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Start / End:   City.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Vehicle:        01<sup>st</sup> Class for transfers. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Guide: None. Instructions to go around the climbing park will be given in by Camp Adventure staff in English.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Entrances:     Camp Adventure (Forest Tower and Climbing Park).</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Meals: Sandwich and soda.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span>Tour operates: morning, afternoon.</span><br /> <span>Physical activity level:</span><span><span><span><span> Grade Medium. Walking required over uneven surfaces, climbing, and going through different obstacles is necessary when visiting the climbing park.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Notes: The tour is offered from April to October. Wear practical and comfortable clothes that you can move well in, and wear shoes that are tightly fit to your foot.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Restrictions: For safety reasons, maximum weight is 120 kg. People with heart-, lung-, back- and neck problems as well as pregnant women and others with disorders that adversely affect the ability to climb, participates at their own risk. It is not allowed to be affected by alcohol or other drugs when staying on the courses.  </span></span></span></span><br /> <span>Wheelchair accessible: NO</span><br />   Historical Spa and visit to the Cistern of Copenhagen – 4 hours <span><span><span><span>This tour will take you on a journey of relaxation in a candlelit historical building. <strong>AIRE Spa</strong> is inspired by the tradition of baths from ancient Roman, Greek and Ottoman civilizations. Here you will go at your own pace through different baths at different temperatures.</span></span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span><span>You continue the excursion at the <strong>Cisternerne</strong>, an old water reservoir built in 1856-1859. The cisterns are located on Frederiksberg Hill, 31 meters above sea level, the highest point of the very flat Danish capital. The natural pressure, when the water was let out, allowed the water to travel all the way up into the new Copenhagen town houses contributing considerably to the improvement of the water supplied to locals.</span></span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span><span>In 1933 the cisterns stopped functioning as a water reservoir and for many decades these subterranean chambers were forgotten until 2013 when the building became a part of The Frederiksberg Museums.  Today, the old subterranean water reservoir of Soendermarken is home of events and art exhibitions that awaken all senses. The huge dripstone cave is sparsely lit, the climate is moist and cool, and a magical art experience is guaranteed.</span></span></span></span><br />  <span><span><span><span>Basis:  Private tour.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Duration:       Approx. 4 hours</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Start / End:   City Center.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Vehicle:         01st Class.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Guide: English-speaking guide for the tour at the Cisterne. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Entrances:     Spa Access (90 mins) and Cisterne entrance with guided tour.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Meals: None.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span background-attachment:="" background-clip:="" background-image:="" background-origin:="" background-position:="" background-repeat:="" background-size:="" font-size:="" sans="" source=""><span><span><span>Physical activity level:      Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></span></span></span><br font-size:="" sans="" source="" /> <span>Wheelchair accessible: NO</span><br /> <span>Tour operates: morning, afternoon.</span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. This tour is not offered on Mondays.</span></span></span></span><br />	08/11/2024	08/11/2024 06:00 PM
Gdansk (Gdynia) Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Gdansk - Window to Freedom - Half Day Tour <div><span><strong>In the Footsteps of Solidarity in Gdansk</strong></span></div> <div><span><strong>Half day tour</strong></span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span>In the late 1970s the city’s Lenin Shipyard saw the birth of the <strong>SOLIDARITY, </strong>the first independent trade union in the Eastern Block countries, which made Lech Walesa a household name and began the process of transformation across the entire region.  </span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span>We will visit the St Bridget’s Church, a record of the Solidarity period with the tombstone of the murdered priest Jerzy Popieuszko, a collection of crosses from the 1980-88 strikes and a door with bas-reliefs of scenes from Solidarity’s history. </span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span>Then will have a photo stop by the Monument to the Shipyard Workers, erected in memory of the workers killed in the riots of 1970 and will continue to the &bdquo;Roads to freedom” exhibition, a moving tribute to the Solidarity movement. The exhibition is a real highlight. Its vestibule is a replica of primitive shop of the seventies, with not too many products to sell. The key place is the hall where the delegates of the strike committee and the representatives of Polish authorities signed first the post Second War history of Poland agreement between the representatives of the people of Poland and the communist authorities.<br /> <br /> Everything is original here, just to mention: the table, chairs, boards with demands, historic ballpoint that Lech Walesa signed the agreement with etc. In one of the halls , the visitors can watch  moving documentary film, too.<br /> <br /> *****************************************************************<br /> You will be picked up at your port by our guide and driver.</span></div> Gdansk & Malbork Castle - Full Day Tour <div><span><span><strong>Gdansk & Malbork Castle</strong></span></span></div> <div><span><span><strong>Full day tour</strong></span></span></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span><span>We start the tour from the Upland Gate - a fragment of the city's fortifications and one of its main gates. Just behind it, we pass by a baked-brick construction consisting of the Prison Tower and the Torture House - relics of the Gothic defence walls from the 15th century. The Golden Gate, situated next to the Prison Tower, opens onto the Long Market - a magnificent street, with Patrician mansions decorated with late Renaissance and Baroque facades - a real feast for the eyes!!! It is here that the richest burghers of Gdansk used to live. Next, we can see the Main Town Hall, with a life-sized figure of king Sigismund Augustus on the top. Beyond the Main Town Hall, we admire the Artus Court - a building used for Hanseatic League meetings, the most beautiful court in all the Hanseatic cities. Just behind it rises the tower of St. Mary's Basilica, a part of the most precious and largest red-brick Gothic church. On our way back we pass by Mariacka Street, with its gabled terraced houses and elegant boutiques, leading to the Long Wharf on the Motlawa River. At the river's edge stands the characteristic Gdansk Crane, where the tour ends. </span></span></div> <div></div> <div><span><span>Afterwards, drive to Malbork to see the famous fortress of the Teutonic Knights. The magnificent castle is located on the banks of the Nogat River. Protected by draw bridges, moats and mounds, the complex consists of 3 parts: the Lower, Middle and Upper Castles. Note the remarkable and original palm vaulting in the Knight's Hall. Lunch at a local restaurant located in the wing of the Malbork Castle.<br /> *********************************<br /> You will be picked up at your port by our guide and driver</span></span></div> A Pulsating Harbour - Gdansk/Gdynia/Sopot - Full Day Tour <div><span><span><strong>A Pulsating Harbour - Tri-City Complex: </strong></span></span><strong>Gdanks/Gdynia/Sopot</strong></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div><span><span>Gdansk, as fascinating and special city as one could hope to find anywhere, was once known as Danzig - name etched deep in European history. It is a major harbour, first German, then Hanseatic, Polish, Prussian, Free City and finally Polish. Desired by many, the city was often fought over. Indeed, it was the nearby Westerplatte that the first shots of history’s greatest war were fired in 1939. Later in the late 1970s the city’s Lenin Shipyard saw the birth of the Solidarity Trade Union, which made Lech Walesa a household name and began the process of transformation across the entire region. Gdansk has not forgotten its history. The lovingly restored buildings of the Old Town and waterfront provide picturesque and interesting surroundings, in which one may take a stroll, dine or shop for the city’s famous amber jewelry. In turn, the impressive Monument to Murdered Shipyard Workers gives the visitor a pause for thought about all that has happened since the 1970s.But further surprises await, for Gdansk is just the largest component of the Tri-City of Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot. North-south development along the coast left beautiful and unspoiled woods and forests on hills just inland, and allows the visitor to travel smoothly from place to place by road or by local railway. Required stops for all include Gdynia, the lively naval, fishing and commercial port with its historical ships, beaches and the Oceanographic Museum; Sopot, an elegant beach resort of villas and hotels famous for its musical and cultural festivals; and Gdansk-Oliwa, a suburb boasting beautiful parks and a cathedral, whose world-famous organ Poland-largest entertains and entrances all who hear it. Lively, attractive, cultured, historical: the Gdansk area is as varied and eternally fascinating as the sea, which brought its fame and fortune.<br /> <br /> ***********************<br /> You will be picked up at the port by your guide and driver.</span></span></div> Gdansk & Stutthof - Full Day Tour <div><span><span><strong>Gdansk & Stutthof</strong></span></span></div> <div><span><span><strong>Full Day Tour</strong></span></span></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span><span>We start the tour from the Upland Gate - a fragment of the city's fortifications and one of its main gates. Just behind it, we pass by a baked-brick construction consisting of the Prison Tower and the Torture House - relics of the Gothic defence walls from the 15th century. The Golden Gate, situated next to the Prison Tower, opens onto the Long Market - a magnificent street, with Patrician mansions decorated with late Renaissance and Baroque facades - a real feast for the eyes!!! It is here that the richest burghers of Gdansk used to live. Next, we can see the Main Town Hall, with a life-sized figure of king Sigismund Augustus on the top. Beyond the Main Town Hall, we admire the Artus Court - a building used for Hanseatic League meetings, the most beautiful court in all the Hanseatic cities. Just behind it rises the tower of St. Mary's Basilica, a part of the most precious and largest red-brick Gothic church. On our way back we pass by Mariacka Street, with its gabled terraced houses and elegant boutiques, leading to the Long Wharf on the Motlawa River. At the river's edge stands the characteristic Gdansk Crane, where the tour ends. </span></span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span><span>Afterwards, drive to see the former Nazi Concentration Stutthof Camp established at the beginning of September 1939 is the oldest camp of mass-extermination in Poland. The first prisoners of camp thought for "desirable Polish elements" were representatives of Polish associations in Free City of Danzig. Within the 5 years of camp existance 110.000 mens, women and children were kept and almost 65.000 prisoners died as result of murdering in gas chambers, beating, hanging, torturing and making medical tests by Nazi mad scientists. Stutthof was freed at the beginning of May 1944 by troops of the Soviet Army.</span></span></div> <div><br /> <span><span>Nowadays there is the National Museum of Stutthof established in 1962 including post-camp buildings, prisoners' barracks, gas chambers, crematory, gallows. There is also permament exhibition dedicated to prisoners of Stutthof inside post-camp buildings.<br /> <br /> <br /> *************************************<br /> You will be picked up at your port by our guide and driver.</span></span></div> Gdansk: Gdansk & Sopot – 5 hours <span><font color="#000000">Travel with your guide from the ship to the beautifully-restored city centre of Gdansk. Take in the highlights of this historic city during a two-hour walking tour through the town. While walking along the so-called ‘royal route’, see Long Street and the Long Market, where the richest residents of Gdansk once lived. </font></span><br /> <br /> <span><font color="#000000">The fourteen-century Gothic Town Hall, with its lavish decorations, also houses the Historical Museum of the City of Gdansk. Continue to Oliwa, the most northern part of Gdansk where the cathedral, one of the best-known buildings in the city, lies. A special attraction of the church is the splendid Rococo organ which was constructed by Jan Wulf of Orneta between 1763 and 1788. Privately transfer back to your ship after the tour.</font></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span><span>Highlights: </span></span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Walk along the 'Royal Route' where the richest residents of Gdansk once lived </span></span></span></li> </ul> <div><br /> <strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> 5 Hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning/ Afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>An expert local guide for 5 hours</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all sights and museums</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>All taxes</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <div><br /> <strong><span><span><span>Exclusions:</span></span></span></strong></div> <ul> <li><span><span><span>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</span></span></span></li> <li>Gratuities</li> </ul>	08/12/2024 02:00 PM	08/12/2024
Gdansk (Gdynia) Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Gdansk - Window to Freedom - Half Day Tour <div><span><strong>In the Footsteps of Solidarity in Gdansk</strong></span></div> <div><span><strong>Half day tour</strong></span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span>In the late 1970s the city’s Lenin Shipyard saw the birth of the <strong>SOLIDARITY, </strong>the first independent trade union in the Eastern Block countries, which made Lech Walesa a household name and began the process of transformation across the entire region.  </span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span>We will visit the St Bridget’s Church, a record of the Solidarity period with the tombstone of the murdered priest Jerzy Popieuszko, a collection of crosses from the 1980-88 strikes and a door with bas-reliefs of scenes from Solidarity’s history. </span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span>Then will have a photo stop by the Monument to the Shipyard Workers, erected in memory of the workers killed in the riots of 1970 and will continue to the &bdquo;Roads to freedom” exhibition, a moving tribute to the Solidarity movement. The exhibition is a real highlight. Its vestibule is a replica of primitive shop of the seventies, with not too many products to sell. The key place is the hall where the delegates of the strike committee and the representatives of Polish authorities signed first the post Second War history of Poland agreement between the representatives of the people of Poland and the communist authorities.<br /> <br /> Everything is original here, just to mention: the table, chairs, boards with demands, historic ballpoint that Lech Walesa signed the agreement with etc. In one of the halls , the visitors can watch  moving documentary film, too.<br /> <br /> *****************************************************************<br /> You will be picked up at your port by our guide and driver.</span></div> Gdansk & Malbork Castle - Full Day Tour <div><span><span><strong>Gdansk & Malbork Castle</strong></span></span></div> <div><span><span><strong>Full day tour</strong></span></span></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span><span>We start the tour from the Upland Gate - a fragment of the city's fortifications and one of its main gates. Just behind it, we pass by a baked-brick construction consisting of the Prison Tower and the Torture House - relics of the Gothic defence walls from the 15th century. The Golden Gate, situated next to the Prison Tower, opens onto the Long Market - a magnificent street, with Patrician mansions decorated with late Renaissance and Baroque facades - a real feast for the eyes!!! It is here that the richest burghers of Gdansk used to live. Next, we can see the Main Town Hall, with a life-sized figure of king Sigismund Augustus on the top. Beyond the Main Town Hall, we admire the Artus Court - a building used for Hanseatic League meetings, the most beautiful court in all the Hanseatic cities. Just behind it rises the tower of St. Mary's Basilica, a part of the most precious and largest red-brick Gothic church. On our way back we pass by Mariacka Street, with its gabled terraced houses and elegant boutiques, leading to the Long Wharf on the Motlawa River. At the river's edge stands the characteristic Gdansk Crane, where the tour ends. </span></span></div> <div></div> <div><span><span>Afterwards, drive to Malbork to see the famous fortress of the Teutonic Knights. The magnificent castle is located on the banks of the Nogat River. Protected by draw bridges, moats and mounds, the complex consists of 3 parts: the Lower, Middle and Upper Castles. Note the remarkable and original palm vaulting in the Knight's Hall. Lunch at a local restaurant located in the wing of the Malbork Castle.<br /> *********************************<br /> You will be picked up at your port by our guide and driver</span></span></div> A Pulsating Harbour - Gdansk/Gdynia/Sopot - Full Day Tour <div><span><span><strong>A Pulsating Harbour - Tri-City Complex: </strong></span></span><strong>Gdanks/Gdynia/Sopot</strong></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div><span><span>Gdansk, as fascinating and special city as one could hope to find anywhere, was once known as Danzig - name etched deep in European history. It is a major harbour, first German, then Hanseatic, Polish, Prussian, Free City and finally Polish. Desired by many, the city was often fought over. Indeed, it was the nearby Westerplatte that the first shots of history’s greatest war were fired in 1939. Later in the late 1970s the city’s Lenin Shipyard saw the birth of the Solidarity Trade Union, which made Lech Walesa a household name and began the process of transformation across the entire region. Gdansk has not forgotten its history. The lovingly restored buildings of the Old Town and waterfront provide picturesque and interesting surroundings, in which one may take a stroll, dine or shop for the city’s famous amber jewelry. In turn, the impressive Monument to Murdered Shipyard Workers gives the visitor a pause for thought about all that has happened since the 1970s.But further surprises await, for Gdansk is just the largest component of the Tri-City of Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot. North-south development along the coast left beautiful and unspoiled woods and forests on hills just inland, and allows the visitor to travel smoothly from place to place by road or by local railway. Required stops for all include Gdynia, the lively naval, fishing and commercial port with its historical ships, beaches and the Oceanographic Museum; Sopot, an elegant beach resort of villas and hotels famous for its musical and cultural festivals; and Gdansk-Oliwa, a suburb boasting beautiful parks and a cathedral, whose world-famous organ Poland-largest entertains and entrances all who hear it. Lively, attractive, cultured, historical: the Gdansk area is as varied and eternally fascinating as the sea, which brought its fame and fortune.<br /> <br /> ***********************<br /> You will be picked up at the port by your guide and driver.</span></span></div> Gdansk & Stutthof - Full Day Tour <div><span><span><strong>Gdansk & Stutthof</strong></span></span></div> <div><span><span><strong>Full Day Tour</strong></span></span></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span><span>We start the tour from the Upland Gate - a fragment of the city's fortifications and one of its main gates. Just behind it, we pass by a baked-brick construction consisting of the Prison Tower and the Torture House - relics of the Gothic defence walls from the 15th century. The Golden Gate, situated next to the Prison Tower, opens onto the Long Market - a magnificent street, with Patrician mansions decorated with late Renaissance and Baroque facades - a real feast for the eyes!!! It is here that the richest burghers of Gdansk used to live. Next, we can see the Main Town Hall, with a life-sized figure of king Sigismund Augustus on the top. Beyond the Main Town Hall, we admire the Artus Court - a building used for Hanseatic League meetings, the most beautiful court in all the Hanseatic cities. Just behind it rises the tower of St. Mary's Basilica, a part of the most precious and largest red-brick Gothic church. On our way back we pass by Mariacka Street, with its gabled terraced houses and elegant boutiques, leading to the Long Wharf on the Motlawa River. At the river's edge stands the characteristic Gdansk Crane, where the tour ends. </span></span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span><span>Afterwards, drive to see the former Nazi Concentration Stutthof Camp established at the beginning of September 1939 is the oldest camp of mass-extermination in Poland. The first prisoners of camp thought for "desirable Polish elements" were representatives of Polish associations in Free City of Danzig. Within the 5 years of camp existance 110.000 mens, women and children were kept and almost 65.000 prisoners died as result of murdering in gas chambers, beating, hanging, torturing and making medical tests by Nazi mad scientists. Stutthof was freed at the beginning of May 1944 by troops of the Soviet Army.</span></span></div> <div><br /> <span><span>Nowadays there is the National Museum of Stutthof established in 1962 including post-camp buildings, prisoners' barracks, gas chambers, crematory, gallows. There is also permament exhibition dedicated to prisoners of Stutthof inside post-camp buildings.<br /> <br /> <br /> *************************************<br /> You will be picked up at your port by our guide and driver.</span></span></div> Gdansk: Gdansk & Sopot – 5 hours <span><font color="#000000">Travel with your guide from the ship to the beautifully-restored city centre of Gdansk. Take in the highlights of this historic city during a two-hour walking tour through the town. While walking along the so-called ‘royal route’, see Long Street and the Long Market, where the richest residents of Gdansk once lived. </font></span><br /> <br /> <span><font color="#000000">The fourteen-century Gothic Town Hall, with its lavish decorations, also houses the Historical Museum of the City of Gdansk. Continue to Oliwa, the most northern part of Gdansk where the cathedral, one of the best-known buildings in the city, lies. A special attraction of the church is the splendid Rococo organ which was constructed by Jan Wulf of Orneta between 1763 and 1788. Privately transfer back to your ship after the tour.</font></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span><span>Highlights: </span></span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Walk along the 'Royal Route' where the richest residents of Gdansk once lived </span></span></span></li> </ul> <div><br /> <strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> 5 Hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning/ Afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>An expert local guide for 5 hours</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all sights and museums</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>All taxes</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <div><br /> <strong><span><span><span>Exclusions:</span></span></span></strong></div> <ul> <li><span><span><span>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</span></span></span></li> <li>Gratuities</li> </ul>	08/13/2024	08/13/2024 08:00 PM
Klaipeda	08/14/2024 07:30 AM	08/14/2024 03:00 PM
Riga Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Riga City tour – 4 Hours <span><span><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5369.png" />The history of Riga dates back more than 800 years ago. For hundreds of years it has been an important trade centre and a bridge between Western and Eastern Europe. It has attracted Germans, Russians, Poles, Swedes, and people of other nationalities, so it has always been a multilingual and cosmopolitan city which still reflects in city’s architecture and atmosphere. <br /> Discover the Old Town of Riga with narrow cobbled stone streets, old buildings dating back to the 15th century, squares, churches and inner yards: Dome Square and Cathedral, Riga Castle, Town Hall and the House of Blackheads, Swedish Gates, Jacob’s Barracks, Liivs’ Square etc.<br />  <br /> The City Centre boasts green parks and Boulevard Semi-circle around which you will see Latvian National Opera House, the Monument of Liberty, National Theatre, National Art Museum, Latvian University, as well as of course the charming Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) area with beautiful houses and Art Deco style.<br />  <br /> The tour will end with 1h shared river tour on wooden boat around the old town.<br />  <br /> <span><span>Basis:  Private tour.</span></span><br /> <span><span>Start:  City center Hotel or address. </span></span><br /> <span><span>End:            Boat Pier (not cruise pier).</span></span><br /> <span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. Passengers will go back to the hotel on their own or they can book an additional transfer pier-hotel which is not included in this tour.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span>Tour Duration: 4 hours in total (</span><span>  3 hours city tour + 1 hour river boat tour)</span><br /> <span>Tour can operate:</span> morning or afternoon<br /> <span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br /> <span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light. <span>Walking required over uneven surfaces. </span><br /> <span>Inclusions:</span> <span>Dome Cathedral entrance and 1 hour boat tour, </span><span><span> 01<sup>st</sup> Class vehicle at disposal for 3 hours, </span></span><span><span>English-speaking guide (other languages on request).<br /> <strong>Not included: </strong>transfer from/to cruise pier</span></span></span></span> <p></p> <div font-size:="" sans="" source="">?</div> Riga and Rundale Palace – 7 Hours <span><span><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5370.png" />After a short tour of the city, the tour will lead you to the golden times of southern part of Latvia called Courland. During the tour you will visit magnificent Rundale Palace, charming Mezotne Manor House as well as we will make a stop at medieval Bauska Castle ruins. <br />  <br /> <strong>Rundale Palace </strong>is a magnificent masterpiece of Baroque and Rococo, and it is often called Latvia’s version of Versailles. It is the biggest palace in the Baltic States and one of the biggest in the northern part of Europe. The palace was built in the 18th century for Ernst Johan von Biron, the Duke of Courland. It was designed by the famous Russian Court architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli, who has also designed the world famous Winter Palace in St. Petersburg.<br />  <br /> Today this place is subtly restored and 40 of its more than 100 rooms and halls with original interior and furniture are opened for visitors in all their splendor. A French park that surrounds the palace also designed by F.B.Rastrelli lies in the southern part of the palace territory. It is newly made according to the original design of the 18th century.<br />  <br />  <br /> <span><span>Basis:  Private tour.</span></span><br /> <span><span>Start / End:   City center Hotel or address. </span></span><br /> <span><span>Duration:      </span></span><br /> <span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span>Tour Duration:</span><span> 7 hours </span><br /> <span>Tour can operate:</span> morning or afternoon<br /> <span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No.<span> Walking required over uneven surfaces. </span><br /> <span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br /> <span>Inclusions: Entrance </span></span></span><span><span><span> Rundale palace, English-speaking guide (Other languages on request), 1st class vehicle.</span></span></span><br />   Riga Jewish heritage tour – 6 Hours <span><span><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5371.png" /><br /> The tour starts in the Old Town with cobbled stone streets and medieval buildings, Riga Synagogue; charming Jugendstile (Art Nouveau) area many houses of which belonged with Jews before the World War II, the Jewish quarter, a memorial for the burnt Great Synagogue of Riga, the Jewish school founded in the XIX c. by Rav Dr. Max Liliental, the Synagogue, Ghetto Museum.<br /> Then the tour continues to Rambula and Salapilis memorial.<br /> At this site, obscured by dense forest, the Nazis herded thousands of victims to be executed and buried in the anonymity of mass graves. Jews were brought from as far away as Austria and Germany; many Latvians and Russians were killed at this site as well. The current monument was unveiled only in 2001, and it illustrates the persistent Jewish soul and its refusal to be forgotten.<br /> <span><span>Basis:  Private tour.</span></span><br /> <span><span>Start / End:   City center Hotel or address. </span></span><br /> <span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span>Tour Duration:</span><span>6 hours </span><br /> <span>Tour can operate:</span> morning or afternoon<br /> <span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span>  No<br /> <span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light. <span>Walking required over uneven surfaces. </span><br /> <span>Inclusions:</span> <span>English-speaking guide (other languages on request) and 1st class vehicle</span><br /> <strong>Not included</strong>: transportation to/from the Cruise ship </span></span><br />	08/15/2024 08:00 AM	08/15/2024 10:00 PM
At Sea	08/16/2024	08/16/2024
Tallinn Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Tallinn: Panoramic Tallinn - 8 hours Your local English-speaking guide will greet you at the port and take you on a private tour of Tallinn. Start with a visit to the historic Kadriorg Park, home to the stunning Catherine's Palace and surrounding gardens that were commissioned by the Russian Czar Peter I in the early 18th century. Continue on to the Song Festival Grounds, known as the venue for Estonia’s Song Festival that takes place every five years and can hold up to 300,000 spectators and 30,000 performers! Next visit Pirita, a beautiful beachside location where the yachting complex was built for the 1980 Olympic Games.<br /> <br /> Driving past ancient walls and tower gateways, see the national blue, black and white flag flying over the Tall Hermann Tower. Walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square to view the Baroque Toompea Castle, now the residence of the Estonian Parliament, and to visit the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Stroll along medieval cobblestone streets to the scenic viewpoint over the Lower Town rooftops, passing St Mary’s Cathedral, the oldest church in Estonia, as well as the Stenbock House, the residence of the Estonian Prime Minister.<br /> <br /> The Great Guild Hall, the Holy Spirit Church, the Town Council’s Apothecary and the Town Hall can also be found in the labyrinth of streets. Make some time for shopping at the Müürivahe Street market, where traditional wool and linen products are sold.<br /> <br /> <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>See the stunning Catherine's Palace, the Song Festival Grounds ans the beautiful beachside location of Pirita</li> </ul> <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>8 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can Operate: </strong>Morning / Afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Low<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong><br /> •    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour<br /> •    An expert A&K local guide (8 hours)<br /> •    Entrance fees<br /> •    All taxes<br /> <br /> <strong>Exclusions:</strong><br /> •    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs<br /> •    Gratuities Tallinn city tour - 3 hours <p><span> </span><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5336.png" /><br /> <span>Tallinn city tour is a c</span><span>ombined tour by car / minivan and walking tour in the Old Town<br /> The tour starts by a tour circling around the Old Town and offering a fascinating view of the medieval town and the 16th century fortification wall with numerous red tile roofs. The tour also leads by the Pirita beach side passing by the Song Festival Grounds, St Birgitte's Convent ruins and Pirita Olympic yacht centre.<br /> The tour gives an overall impression about the city, its history and development. The walking tour in the Old Town takes you back to medieval times when Tallinn was an important trade centre and gathered merchants and traders of all nationalities. Enjoy the well preserved Old Town with buildings dating back even 16th<span> </span>century, narrow cobbled stone streets and small inner yards with charming art galleries and cafes. </span><br />  </p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><span>Basis </span></span></td> <td><span><span>Private tour</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Duration </span></span></td> <td><span><span>3 hours</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Start / End</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>City center Hotel or pier</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></td> <td><span><span>1st class</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Guide</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Entrances</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Dome Cathedral</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Meals</span></span></td> <td><span><span>None</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Diifculty</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces</span></span></span></p> <div></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Notes</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>NOT AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS<br /> Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Tallinn Jewish Heritage Tour – 4 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5337.png" /><br /> <span>The tour highlights the charming Old Town of Tallinn as well as Jewish Heritage in Tallinn.<br /> During the walking tour you will visit Tallinn’s Upper Town with Otrhodox St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle and Estonian Parliament, Dome Church and a view platform to the Lower Town and the Bay of Tallinn. Most significan sites in Lower Town that you will visit will be Danish Kings Garden, Town Hall Square and Viru Gates<br /> The tour also includes a visit to Estonian Jewish Museum and Tallinn Synagogue. </span></p> <p></p> <p><span><b>Estonian Jewish Museum </b></span></p> <p><span>The museum gives a thorough overview of the Jewish community in Estonia during different times in history. This is where various materials concerning the destiny of Estonian Jews are stored. The exposition of the museum comprises of three sections: a permanent exhibition, a library with books written by or about Estonian Jews and a thematic electronic archive. The large paper archive is where the originals of the documents are stored.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span><b>Tallinn Synagogue </b></span></p> <p><span>Established in 2007, Tallinn's Synagogue is by far the most modern house of worship in the city.<br /> It was a long time coming. During World War II, the Jewish community that had existed in Tallinn was all but wiped out, and its Synagogue bombed. In the years following the war, a few native Jews returned to Tallinn, joined by many more Russian Jews, but the Soviet regime had outlawed any open observance of Judaism. It was only after Estonia regained independence in 1991 that a real Jewish religious community was re-established here. </span><br /> <br />  </p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><span>Basis</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Private tour</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Duration</span></span></td> <td><span><span>4 hours</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Start / End</span></span></td> <td><span><span><span>Hotel city center or pier</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></td> <td><span><span>1st class</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Guide</span></span></td> <td><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request    </span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Entrances</span></span></td> <td><span><span><span>Estonian Jewish Museum and Tallinn Synagogue</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Meals</span></span></td> <td><span><span>None</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></td> <td><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Notes</span></span></td> <td><span><span><span>NOT AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS/ Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Tallinn Full Day Family Fun - 5 to 6 hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5338.png" /><br /> <br /> <span>Start the day by an unconventional and fun way to discover the city. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel or pier to drive you to the starting point of your <b>2 hours Segway tour.</b></span></p> <p><span>The Segway Experience is very fun for everyone who would like to discover Tallinn from a different way. It allows you to see the most important and interesting sights of the city in only couple of hours.<br /> Riding a Segway is the most amazing experience. It gently moves you and keeps you balanced. Just step on and ride smoothly and almost silently away with a feeling of simple mobility and freedom.<br /> Segway ride is great way for getting together and having fun. Kids, teens, adults & oldies – everyone loves Segway rides.</span></p> <p><span>After the tour your driver will come pick you up and driver you to the <b>Estonian Open-air Museum in Rocca</b> <b>al Mare </b><i>(Recommeded for Families with Children).</i><br /> Rocca al Mare is Estonian Ethnography Open-air Museum located in a nice pine forest near the sea at a distance of about 20 min drive from the Old Town. This museum leads you back to the time of old rural Estonia. The vast, forested park is filled with thatched, 18-20th-century farm buildings, windmills, a wooden chapel and a village school, with staff demonstrating how people lived and worked in times past. Visitors can buy handicrafts and try out the traditional food served in the village tavern</span><br /> <br />  </p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><span>Basis</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Private tour</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Duration</span></span></td> <td><span><span>5-6 hours</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Start / End</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>City center Hotel or pier</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>1</span><span><sup>st</sup></span><span> class. Included for private transfers to the Segway tour and 4hrs vehicle at disposal afterwards. </span></span></span></p> <div></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Guide</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>English-speaking for Segway tour. Rocca al Mare on your own.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Entrances</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>Estonian Open-air Museum at Rocca al Mare</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Meals</span></span></td> <td><span><span>None</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces</span></span></span></p> <div></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Notes</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes</span></span></span></p> <div></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> Tallinn Food Tour – 3 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5339.png" /><br /> <span> <br /> What is the Estonian cuisine - Nordic with a twist, a touch from Russian kitchen and a bit of German? Take a glimpse into its surprisingly vivid culinary scene during our Tallinn Food Tour. You’ll have 6-7 food & wine- stops combined with strolls on historical cobblestone streets of Tallinn Old Town.<br /> Tallinn Food Tour combines city sightseeing with various food (and some drink) - stops. The walking tour route is based on Tallinn Old Town, so you will pass most of its main sights and churches on your way, as well as you’ll have a couple of entrances. </span></p> <p><span>Tallinn Food Tour includes food-stops like: at medieval thematic tavern, street sales, eco-food-store, deli- shop, typical Estonian cuisine restaurant, and at a secret wine terrace in the Old Town. There are also some surprise stops en route. During this food tour you will get the first impression on the variety of culinary scene in Estonia, where it came and where is it heading for, along with stories and legends told by our professional tour guides. </span><br /> <br />  </p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><span>Basis</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>Private transfers and Scheduled tour</span><br /> <span><i>Private tours: availability and price upon request!</i></span></span></span></p> <div></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Duration</span></span></td> <td><span><span>3 hours</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Start / End</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Meeting point in the Old Town. </span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>none</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Guide</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>English-speaking.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Entrances</span></span></td> <td><span><span>None</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Meals</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>Various tastings making up for a full meal</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>Grade Easy to Medium. Walking required over uneven surfaces</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>Notes</span></span></td> <td> <p><span><span><span>AVAILABLE FROM MID-MAY TO MID-SEPTEMBER<br /> Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes</span></span></span></p> <div></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div>	08/17/2024 08:00 AM	08/17/2024 10:00 PM
Kotka	08/18/2024 08:00 AM	08/18/2024 08:00 PM
Helsinki Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Helsinki City tour – 3 Hours <img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-4763.png" /><br /> <br /> <span><span>Helsinki was founded in 1550 by the Swedish King Gustav Vasa. As a result of the war of 1808-1809, Sweden was forced to cede Finland to Russia. In 1812 Tsar Alexander declared Helsinki the capital of autonomous Finland. In 1917 the city was to become the capital of the independent Republic of Finland. In safeguarding its historical heritage, Helsinki has again and again been forced to reassess the past. Cultural influences from both East and West have molded the life of the city, which has nevertheless preserved an outlook on life that is inherently Finnish. Over the years the city has spread, and its population multiplied, yet nature is still close at hand - the sea and islands are dominant features of the landscape.</span></span><br /> <span><span>Among the most striking features of the Helsinki architecture are the largish areas built in a uniform style. The city thus has whole blocks and even districts representing Neoclassical, Art Nouveau, National Romantic, functional or modern architecture. The oldest area in Helsinki that has been preserved intact is the Senate Square. Reminiscent of St. Petersburg in its neoclassical style. </span></span><br /> <span><span>In the 1970s Helsinki acquired some important new public buildings - e.g. the Finlandia Hall, the City Theatre, the new National Opera, the official residence of the Finnish President and the Temppeliaukio Church - which are now important landmarks on the Helsinki street scene. </span></span><br /> <span><span>A city tour includes all essential sights in the city center including the Sibelius Park with the Sibelius Monument, an unusual steel monument from 1967, commemorating the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Pay a visit to <strong>Temppeliaukio Church</strong> (The Church in the Rock), completed in 1969 and carved out of a solid rock and topped with a copper dome.  Only the dome is visible from the outside. The pantheon-like interior is enhanced by the rugged granite walls and the copper-plated cupola. The excellent acoustics make this a favorite venue for concerts. </span></span><span><span><span>Please note that inside visits to the Rock Church cannot be guaranteed due to religious services and holidays.</span></span></span><br />   <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td>Basis:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Private tour.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Duration:</td> <td><span><span><span>City center Hotel or address.</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Start/End:</td> <td><span><span><span>3 hours.</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vehicle:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">01<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Guide:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">English-speaking. Other languages on request.    </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Entrances:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Temppeliaukio Rock Church.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Meals:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">None.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Difficulty:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Notes:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Helsinki Suomenlinna Fortress tour – 3 Hours <span><span><span><img alt="" src="https://edit.myhelsinki.fi/sites/default/files/styles/api_1980x1020/public/2018-09/suomenlinna_kesalla_suomen_ilmakuva_suomenlinnan_hoitokunta_location_only.jpg?h=deaec4b9&itok=fh-Wj_dU" /><br /> <br /> Built in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki's harbour, this fortress is an especially interesting example of European military architecture of the time. Suomenlinna, until 1918 Viapori (Finnish), or Sveaborg (Swedish), was an inhabited sea fortress built on six islands and which now forms part of the city of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. </span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and popular with tourists and locals. </span></span></span><span><span><span>The guided walking tour takes you through the historic Susisaari and Kustaanmiekka areas and provides information on the colourful past of the fortress. The tour introduces, for example, the Great Courtyard and the dry dock, which once was one of the largest in the world.</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>The tour includes a return ferry service to / from Suomenlina Maritime Fortress, a guided tour with an official Suomenlina guide and an entrance to </span></span></span><strong><span><span>Suomenlinna Museum</span></span></strong><span><span><span>. You will meet the guide at Suomenlina Maritime Fortress, after disembarking the ferry. Depending on your accommodation in Helsinki, city transfers to and from the ferry port may need to be considered. </span></span></span><br />   <div></div> <div> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" font-size:="" trebuchet="" width:=""> <tbody> <tr> <td>Basis:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Private tour.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Duration:</td> <td>3 hours.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Start/End:</td> <td>Helsinki Harbour.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vehicle:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">01<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Guide:</td> <td>English speaking Soumenlinna Guide. <span lang="EN-US">Other languages on request.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Entrances:</td> <td>Suomenlinna Museum.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Meals:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">None.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Difficulty:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Notes:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div>   Helsinki Porvoo Tour – 5 Hours <img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-4765.png" /><br /> <span><span>Porvoo is Finland's second oldest town and the most picturesque one. In other words, a beautiful area full of history. The town of Porvoo was granted town status in the 14th century and is one of the treasures of traditional Finnish architecture. </span></span><br /> <span><span>The original town plan from the Middle Ages, features the low, small houses, picturesque yards and narrow streets and forms a historically unique wooden town environment.</span></span><br /> <span><span>The symbols of Porvoo – the red warehouses on the riverbanks – tell tall tales of seafaring and trading. The guest marina and ferry dock at Jokiranta are humming with life, especially during the summer months. </span></span><br /> <span><span>The bridge at Aleksanterinkatu, completed in autumn 2004, and the newly restored Jokiranta area now encourage locals to take an evening walk and enjoy the latest improvements to the downtown area. Flower beds, fountains, cafés and sundecks have turned the shore into an attractive gathering place. The Market Square is the heart of the city, surrounded by City Hall, the bus station, specialty boutiques and services. The range of products at the marketplace varies by season.</span></span><br />   <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td>Basis:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Private tour.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Start/End:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City center Hotel, Cruise Pier or address. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Duration:</td> <td>5 hours.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vehicle:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">01<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Guide:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Entrances:</td> <td>None.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Meals:</td> <td>None.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Difficulty:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Notes:</td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Helsinki Jewish City tour – 4 Hours <p><img alt="Interior of the Temppeliaukio Church, which was designed by ..." src="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/310659424/figure/fig6/AS:668253546356738@1536335469188/Interior-of-the-Temppeliaukio-Church-which-was-designed-by-architects-and-brothers-Timo.png" /><br /> <span>This tour allows you to see the best of Helsinki and also learn more about the past and present of its Jewish citizens.</span></p> <p><span>A city tour includes all essential sights in the city center including the Sibelius Park with the Sibelius Monument, an unusual steel monument from 1967, commemorating the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Pay a visit to <b>Temppeliaukio Church</b> (The Church in the Rock), completed in 1969 and carved out of a solid rock and topped with a copper dome.  Only the dome is visible from the outside. The pantheon-like interior is enhanced by the rugged granite walls and the copper-plated cupola. The excellent acoustics make this a favorable venue for concerts. </span></p> <p><span>A visit to the local <b>Synagogue</b> is made during the tour. You will be able to see its rooms located in the local Jewish Community Center. </span></p> <p><span>The center of the Helsinki is majestic with its classical style Senate Square. It offers a view to the impressive Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki University, National Library and the Government Palace. The statue to the Russian czar Alexander II is located in the middle of the square.</span></p> <p><span>Please note that inside visits to the Rock Church and Helsinki Synagogue cannot be guaranteed due to religious services and holidays. In the event of religious services. Tour order may be adjusted based on Rock Church and the opening hours of Helsinki Synagogue.</span></p> <p></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><span><em>Basis</em></span></span></td> <td><span><span><em>Private</em></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><em>Start / End</em></span></span></td> <td><span><span><em><span>City center Hotel or address. </span></em></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><em>Duration</em></span></span></td> <td><span><span><em>4 hours</em></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><em>Vehicle</em></span></span></td> <td><span><span><em><span>01</span><span><sup>st</sup></span><span> Class.</span></em></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><em>Guide</em></span></span></td> <td><span><span><em><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request.  </span></em></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><em>Entrances</em></span></span></td> <td><span><span><em><span>Temppeliaukio Rock Church & Synagogue.</span></em></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><em>Meals</em></span></span></td> <td><span><span><em>None</em></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><em>Difficulty</em></span></span></td> <td><span><span><em><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. </span></em></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><em>Notes</em></span></span></td> <td><em><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Hesinki City tour with Sauna Experience – 5 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5314.png" /><br /> <br /> <span>Among the most striking features of the Helsinki architecture are the largish areas built in a uniform style. The city thus has whole blocks and even districts representing Neoclassical, Art Nouveau, National Romantic, functional or modern architecture. The oldest area in Helsinki that has been preserved intact is the Senate Square. Reminiscent of St. Petersburg in its neoclassical style. </span></p> <p><span>In the 1970s Helsinki acquired some important new public buildings - e.g. the Finlandia Hall, the City Theatre, the new National Opera, the official residence of the Finnish President and the Temppeliaukio Church - which are now important landmarks on the Helsinki street scene. </span></p> <p><span>A city tour includes all essential sights in the city centre including the Sibelius Park with the Sibelius Monument, an unusual steel monument from 1967, commemorating the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Pay a visit to <b>Temppeliaukio Church</b> (The Church in the Rock), completed in 1969 and carved out of a solid rock and topped with a copper dome.  Only the dome is visible from the outside. The pantheon-like interior is enhanced by the rugged granite walls and the copper-plated cupola. The excellent acoustics make this a favorite venue for concerts.</span></p> <p><span>Sauna bathing is an essential part of Finnish culture and national identity. There are only 5,4 million Finns but 3,3 million saunas. Public saunas used to be common in bigger cities but now that most new apartments have sauna of their own, public saunas have decreased dramatically in number. There are only a couple remaining. As a sense of community is becoming a more and more important part of new urban culture, many new public saunas are being planned. </span></p> <p><span>The <b>sauna</b> is open to the public and has separate locker rooms and showers for men and women – however the sauna rooms and other facilities are open to everyone. Please remember that appropriate swimwear must be worn in the shared sauna room.</span></p> <p><span>Towels and seat cover as well as soap and shampoo are included in the 2 hour sauna experience</span><span>. </span><span>Don’t forget your bathing costume.</span></p> <p></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><em><span><span>Basis</span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span>Private tour</span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span>Start / End</span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span> City center Hotel or address. </span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span>Duration</span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span>5 hours</span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span>0<span>1</span><span><sup>st</sup></span><span> Class.</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span>Guide</span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span>Entrances</span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>Temppeliaukio Rock church & Sauna.</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span>Meals</span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span>None</span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span>Difficulty </span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span>Notes</span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Helsinki Design tour - 6 hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5315.png" /><br /> <br /> <span>Helsinki offers you a unique and fascinating journey through the centuries and across cultures through its buildings and architecture. The city’s architecture is typified by Nordic minimalism and refinement, and with its modernism, functionalism it also encompasses the largest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings in Northern Europe. </span></p> <p><span>For many <b>Alvar Aalto</b> (1898-1976) is synonymous with Finland with architecture and with design.<br /> After qualifying as an architect from Helsinki Institute of Technology in 1921, Aalto set up his first architectural practice in Jyväskylä. His early works followed the tenets of Nordic Classicism, the predominant style at that time.</span></p> <p><span>During the tour, pay a visit to <b>Temppeliaukio Church</b> (The Church in the Rock), completed in 1969 and carved out of a solid rock and topped with a copper dome.  Only the dome is visible from the outside. The pantheon-like interior is enhanced by the rugged granite walls and the copper-plated cupola. The excellent acoustics make this a favorite venue for concerts.</span></p> <p><span>The Senate Square is dominated by four buildings designed by Carl Ludvig Engel between 1822 and 1852: Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki and the National Library of Finland. </span></p> <p><span>The Central Railway Station was designed by Eliel Saarinen in 1909 and the station was opened in 1919. The station is mostly clad in Finnish granite, and its distinguishing features are its clock tower and the two pairs of statues holding the spherical lamps, lit at night-time, on either side of the main entrance.</span></p> <p><span>The City Hall was designed by C.L. Engel as a hotel in 1833, the building has been the City Hall since the 1930s. The Helsinki coat-of-arms can be seen on the tympanum. </span></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Basis</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em>Private tour</em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Start / End</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em><span>City center Hotel or address. </span></em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Duration</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em>6 hours</em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Vehicle</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em><span>01</span><span><sup>st</sup></span><span> Class.</span></em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Guide</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request. </span></em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Entrance</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em><span>Temppeliaukio Rock church & the Alvaro Aalto Studio & House tour (shared tour).</span></em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Meals</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em><span>None</span></em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Difficulty</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></em></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span><em>Notes</em></span></span></span></td> <td><span><span><span><em><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></em></span></span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Helsinki by Kayak – 4,5 hours <img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5377.png" /><br /> <span><span><span><span>Explore Helsinki as close to the sea as you can get! </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>We start the day with a transfer to the paddling center, once we get there our instructor will guide you on how to paddle in a safe way. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>After getting your kayaking equipment we start a 3-hour guided paddling trip in the archipelago of Helsinki. We will paddle in clear water, around rocky islands, and sandy beaches, enjoying the fresh air and beautiful surroundings of Finnish nature. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>We will also enjoy a sandwich during the excursion. Once the activity is over, we head back to the city center by car.</span></span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span><span>Basis:  Private tour.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Duration:       04:30 hours (3 hs paddling and time for transfers).</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Start / End:   City.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Vehicle:         01<sup>st</sup> Class for transfers. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Guide: English-speaking kayak instructor and guide.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Entrances:     None</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Meals: Water bottle and </span></span></span></span><span><span><span>snack (sandwich).</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Physical Activity Level:      Grade Moderate. Kayaking at leisure pace, walking required over uneven surfaces. No experience required, but you should be able to swim. Our kayaks are stable and easy to paddle.<br /> Wheelchair accessible: no.<br /> Afternoon operates: morning or afternoon.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. Kayaking equipment will be provided.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Please bring: Hat, Sun Cream, Sunglasses, Waterproof Clothes, Spare Clothes, Swimming Suit, Towel, Water Bottle.</span></span></span> Canoe and Hike in Nuuksio National Park - 4,5 hours <img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5378.png" /><br /> <span><span><span><span>In this tour you will explore the area of Nuuksio Hawk Nest, in Nuuksio National Park. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Once we get to the national park, our guide will provide you the necessary equipment and introduce to you the basics of canoeing, an old Indian way of moving along the waterways of wild nature. This first part of the tour will take place on The Hawk Lake which is only a very small lake, so the paddling distance is not long. Canoes are stable and fit two people each.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>After canoeing we will go on a guided hike following the marked trails of Nuuksio National Park. The length of the guided hike is about 5km and the pace is easy. This tour is more about enjoying the Finnish nature than covering long distance. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>After the activities you will get a sandwich and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while resting after having explored the forest like a true Finn! </span></span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span><span>Basis:  Private tour.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Duration:       04:30 hours (3 hs canoeing & hiking and time for transfers).</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Start / End:   City.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Vehicle:         01<sup>st</sup> Class for transfers. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Guide: English-speaking canoeing instructor and guide.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Entrances:     None.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Meals: Water bottle and </span></span></span></span><span><span><span>snack (sandwich).</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Difficulty:      Grade Moderate. Canoeing at leisure pace, walking required over uneven surfaces. No experience required, but you should be able to swim. No previous paddling or hiking experience required. The canoes are stable and easy to paddle.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. Canoeing equipment will be provided.</span></span></span></span><span><span><span> Please bring: Hat, Sun Cream, Sunglasses, Waterproof Clothes, Spare Clothes, Swimming Suit, Towel, Water Bottle.</span></span></span> Food tour in Helsinki – 3 hs <span><span><span><span>Experience the best of the Finnish cuisine on this food walking tour. You will stroll around the streets of Helsinki´s center, getting a taste of the most traditional as well as fashionable flavors the city has to offer. </span></span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span><span>The tour includes the visit of some of the main gastronomical areas and spots of the Finnish capital, such as the Old Market Hall and the Market Square and also some bakeries and special food stores. You may taste some local bread, cheese, chocolate, fish, pastry, seasonal berry treat and famous Finnish salt licorice: salmiakki!</span></span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span><span>Basis: Private tour.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Duration:      3 hours walking tour.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Start / End:   City.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Vehicle:        None. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Guide: English-speaking. Other languages on request.    </span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Entrances:     None.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Meals: The servings are equivalent to a light lunch/big snack. Veggie options available.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span background-attachment:="" background-clip:="" background-image:="" background-origin:="" background-position:="" background-repeat:="" background-size:="" font-size:="" sans="" source=""><span><span><span>Physical activity level:      Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></span></span></span><br font-size:="" sans="" source="" /> <span>Wheelchair accessible: NO</span><br /> <span>Tour operates: morning, afternoon.</span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. This tour is offered everyday from May to September and on Mon-Sat during the rest of the year. </span></span></span></span>	08/19/2024 08:00 AM	08/19/2024 08:00 PM
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Stockholm Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Stockholm Drottingholm Castle tour - 4 Hours <strong><span><span><span><img alt="" src="https://www.visitstockholm.com/globalassets/see-and-do/attractionssevardheter/drottningholm-palace_rectangle.jpg?preset=detail_big_retina" /><br /> <br /> Drottningholm Palace</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> is on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. It</span></span></span> <span><span><span>is the best-preserved royal castle built in Sweden during the 1600’s and it is representative of all European architecture that was to follow.<br /> <br /> The castle was built by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder and was clearly inspired by French architecture and since its construction many royals have left their mark on the palace. Hedvig Eleonora, Lovisa Ulrika and Gustav III left powerful examples of their style, especially in the decor of the reception rooms. Hedvig Eleonora’s state bedchamber was at the heart of their reception rooms in the 1600’s and was created by the country's foremost artists and craftsmen.<br /> There is also a series of rooms that were decorated for Gustav III during the 1700’s which includes the Chinese saloon, a very chic trend at that time. </span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>In 1991 Drottningholm Castle was included on UNESCO's World Heritage list of sites of outstanding universal value to humanity. The Royal family moved into the Drottningholm Palace in 1981 and still today the castle remains the primary residence of the King and Queen. The rooms in the castle's southern section are reserved for the royal couple. </span></span></span><br />   <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Basis:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Private tour.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Duration:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">4 hours.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Start / End:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City center Hotel, address or Pier (excluding Nynäshamn Pier).</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Vehicle:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">01<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Guide:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Entrances:</span></td> <td><span><span>Drottingholm Castle.</span></span><br />  </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Meals:</span></td> <td><span><span><span>None.</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Difficulty:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Notes:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Stockholm City tour – 5 Hours <span><span><img alt="" src="https://www.visitstockholm.com/globalassets/see-and-do/attractionssevardheter/gamla-stan_rectangle.jpg?preset=detail_big_retina" /><br /> Sweden’s magnificent capital Stockholm is a city renowned for its characteristic structure, built on 14 islands magnificently bathed by the waters of lake Mälaren. Your tour will introduce you to the most characteristic locations and the most architecturally significant buildings, the first of which is the imposing <strong>City Hall</strong>, the city's political centre and the location for the annual celebrations that follow the presentation of the Nobel Prizes.</span></span><br /> <span><span>Having admired its imposing exterior that is surrounded by water and topped with three golden crowns, the symbol of the kingdom of Sweden, you will visit the sumptuous Golden Hall whose walls are entirely covered with precious golden mosaics composed of over 19 million tiles. </span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Continuing on your itinerary takes you towards the green island of Djurgården with its numerous historic buildings, monuments, museums, galleries, an exciting theme park and a magnificent open-air museum.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>While on the island, visit the museum of the Swedish warship ‘Vasa’, once considered one of the world’s largest and the pride of Sweden's mighty navy. The present <strong>Vasa Museum</strong> is built around the 17th century warship which sank in Stockholm's inner harbor on her maiden voyage in 1628. Its discovery in 1956 and subsequent salvage in 1961 is one of the most important events in marine archaeology. Painstakingly restored to much of its original magnificence, ‘Vasa’ represents an authentic piece of living history.</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Stockholm's Old Town (Gamla Stan) is located on a small island in the very heart of the city. Within its bounds are a multitude of historical sights, including the Royal Palace, the Parliament, the House of Nobilities, as well as the world's longest established bank, the Bank of Sweden that was founded in 1656.</span></span></span><br />   <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Basis:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Private tour.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Duration:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">5 hours.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Start / End:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City center Hotel, address or Pier (excluding Nynäshamn Pier).</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Vehicle:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">01<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Guide:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Entrances:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City Hall and Vasa Museum.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Meals:</span></td> <td><span><span><span>None.</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Difficulty:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Notes:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span><span><span> </span></span></span> Uppsala and Sigtuna tour - 6 Hours <img alt="" src="https://www.dsb.dk/globalassets/produkter_og_services/produkttop/795_uppsala_341768270_800x400.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <span><span><span>Uppsala is located 72 kilometres north of Stockholm and as early as the 6th century it was a political and religious centre.  </span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>It was from here that the old pagan kings ruled. Legend has it that there was a splendid temple here that was decorated with gold. </span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>The large historical <strong>Uppsala Cathedral</strong> was consecrated in 1435. Several famous scientists and kings have their chapels here. There is a fine museum in the north tower full of ecclesiastical textiles and gold and silver objects. In one of the cathedral's chapels lie the holy relics of Sweden's patron saint, St. Erik, in a gold Casket.</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Uppsala University is the oldest University in Scandinavia. In the 17th and 18th centuries the university became a centre of research, mainly in the field of natural history. Many are the geniuses that have spread Uppsala's reputation worldwide and to date six Uppsala scientists have received the Nobel prize.</span></span></span><span><span> The <strong>Gustavianum museum</strong> is housed in Uppsala University's oldest preserved building. Exhibited at the museum are the Augsburg Art Cabinet, discoveries from the Viking period, the history of the University of Uppsala, mummies and much more.</span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Sigtuna is a town north of Stockholm that </span></span></span><span><span>sits beside Lake Mälaren, in the lush landscape of Uppland. The area prospered during the Viking Age, leaving a heritage of rune stones, graves and monuments, which to this day still stand in and around the town. Sigtuna is said to be home to the most rune stones in the world. They were erected during the Viking era to commemorate deceased men. </span></span><br /> <span><span>Sigtuna is Swedens first town and was founded in AD 980, as Christianity arrived, uniting Sweden as a single kingdom. With a royal mint and a bishop, Sigtuna was effectively the capital of Sweden until power shifted towards Stockholm and Uppsala in the 13th century. Three historic church ruins, St. Olof, St. Lars and St. Per, from the 12th and 13th century can be found in the medieval centre of Sigtuna. Here, you will also find the brick Church of Maria, which was built in 1247 as a Dominican monastery. </span></span><br /> <span><span>After three fires in the 17th century, Sigtuna was a ghost town for 250 years but was later revived in the 1910s as a nationalist project. The 18th century Town Hall can be found on Sweden's oldest street, Stora Gatan (over a thousand years old). It is allegedly the smallest town hall in Scandinavia and is nowadays used as a museum. At Stora Gatan, you will also find clusters of interesting little shops selling fashion, design and local handicrafts. </span></span><br />   <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Basis:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Private tour.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Duration:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">6 hours.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Start / End:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City center Hotel, address or Pier (excluding Nynäshamn Pier).</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Vehicle:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">01<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Guide:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Entrances:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Uppsala Cathedral & Gustavianum Museum.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Meals:</span></td> <td><span><span><span>None.</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Difficulty:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Notes:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Stockholm Old Town walking tour – 3 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5310.png" /><br /> <br /> <span>Enjoy the old town of Stockholm with an enjoyable walk through it’s old narrow cobblestoned streets, the beating heart of the historic city that dates back to the 13th century.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span>Here you will be struck by the contrast between the small characteristic cobbled streets that wind between elegant historic buildings and picturesque squares, and the majestic and imposing Royal Palace that suddenly appears on the horizon. </span></p> <p></p> <p><span>When exploring these streets, it is easy to imagine that you have travelled back in time to a medieval city. In a constant game of contrasts, we'll investigate the entrance to the narrowest street in Stockholm, just 90 cm wide and with 36 steps, known as Mårten Trotzigs gränd, then visit the fascinating main square of Gamla Stan, as majestic as it is elegant, around which the city was developed back in the 1300s. </span></p> <p></p> <p><span>A walk through Gamla Stan is not complete without a visit to <b>Stockholm’s Cathedral.</b> Stockholm’s medieval Cathedral, built in 1279, houses unique objects such as the St George and the Dragon sculpture (1489), the legendary Vädersoltavlan (1535) and Lena Lervik’s sculpture ”Joseph and Mary” (2002).</span></p> <p></p> <p><span>Other points of interest during the tour are Stortorget and the Great Square, the hub of the Old Town which is dominated by the old Stock Exchange, today housing the Nobel Museum and the Swedish Academy.</span></p> <p></p> <p></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Basis</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>Private tour</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Duration</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>3 hours</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Start / End</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>Stockholm city center hotel or address</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>None</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Guide</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Entrances</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Stockholm Cathedral.</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Meals</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>none</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Notes</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Stockholm Bicycle tour – 3,5 Hours <img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5311.png" /> <p><span>Starting from the elegant neighborhood of Östermalm, we will reach the Old Town, Gamla Stan and its most significant buildings such as the Royal Palace, Stockholm’s Cathedral and Stortorget Square.<br /> <br /> We will than continue to the historical and fascinating Island of Nobility, Riddarholmen and then on to Skeppsholem and Kastellholmen with their historic naval yards. </span></p> <p><span>In the second part of the tour, the emphasis will shift toward Stockholm’s incredible green spaces and parkland. </span></p> <p><span>Ride through the amazing Djurgården Island, through the enchanting Ekoparken whilst visiting some of the hidden gems such as the ancient Djurgårdsstaden area and the colourful botanical garden of Rosendals Trädgården. The tree lined canals, grand 18th Century residences and abundant wildlife that make ancient oak trees their home will prove a memorable experience.</span></p> <p></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Basis</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>Private tour</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Duration</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>3 hours</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Start / End</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>At your Stockholm city center based hotel (bicycles will be delivered).</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Vehicle </span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>None</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Inclusions</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Bicycle and Helmet.</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Guide</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request. </span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Entrances</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>None</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Meals</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>None</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Grade Easy/Medium. </span><span>Guests must be in good health and be comfortable riding a bicycle with hand brakes. The tour includes about 2½ hours of cycling, all at a leisurely pace.</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Notes</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Stockholm Jewish tour – 5 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5312.png" /><br /> <br /> <span>The northern city of Stockholm is one of the most stunning capitals in the world. It is situated on 14 islands and is surrounded by water so clean that you can swim and fish right in the heart of the city.  </span></p> <p><span>Sweden’s Jewish community holds a very unique place in the continental European Diaspora. During the mid-20th century, Sweden was one of the only European countries to actually witness a growth in their Jewish population. During the Second World War there was no systematic persecution by the neutral Swedish government, and, in fact, the country gave asylum to thousands of Jewish refugees from Denmark and Norway. The community has continued to exist relatively undisturbed over the generations. </span></p> <p><span>Today, the Swedish Jewish community is the largest in Scandinavia and is primarily composed of descendants of pre-war refugees and Shoah survivors who arrived after the war. Most Swedish Jews live in the capital Stockholm. It is a unified community and all three synagogues in the city belong to the same organization. </span></p> <p><span>Today’s first stop is at the impressive panoramic viewpoint Fjallgatan. Here you have the opportunity to take some photographs while your guide points out the main sights of the city before your scenic drive towards Gamla Stan (Old Town). </span></p> <p><span>Here you will get an insight into the long lasting German influence and the many attacks of the Danes during the Middle Ages. Due to the Swedish neutrality nothing has been destroyed here in the last 400 years. You will experience the narrow cobblestone streets of the Old Town, passing the Royal Palace and on to Tyska Brunnsplan square, named after the German community that once occupied this area. Here stands the building which was Stockholm's first synagogue, founded in 1790. </span></p> <p><span>Continue towards the Conservative Synagogue, otherwise known as the <b>Great Synagogue</b>. Inaugurated in 1870, it still has an active congregation with more than one thousand members. The Great Synagogue is built in an Assyrian style whose organ<b> </b>resembles an open Torah scroll.</span></p> <p><span>Leaving the Synagogue you pass by the beautiful Jewish cemetery whilst taking in the main sights and highlights of the city.</span><br />  </p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Basis</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>Private tour</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Duration</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>5 hours</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Start / End</span></span></span></em></td> <td> <p><em><span><span><span><span>City center Hotel, address or Pier (excluding Nynäshamn Pier).</span></span></span></span></em></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></span></em></td> <td> <p><em><span><span><span><span>1</span><span><sup>st</sup></span><span> Class.</span></span></span></span></em></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Guide</span></span></span></em></td> <td> <p><em><span><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request.    </span></span></span></span></em></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Entrances</span></span></span></em></td> <td> <p><em><span><span><span><span>Stockholm Synagogue & Jewish Museum</span></span></span></span></em></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Meals</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>None</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></span></em></td> <td> <p><em><span><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></span></span></span></em></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Notes</span></span></span></em></td> <td> <p><em><span><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></span></em></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Millesgården Museum and short Archipelago tour – 4 Hours <span>You start the day by meeting our local guide and taking a 20 minute transfer to the museum. </span><br /> <span><span><span>Millesgåarden was built in 1908 by sculptor Carl Milles and his wife painter Olga Milles. Today, the building became a well-renowned museum with an artist home, an antique collection, a vast sculpture garden, an art gallery with a museum shop and a restaurant. Millesgården is  a work of art in its own right, a nicely balanced stage design of terraces, fountains, stairways, sculptures and columns, coupled with a diversity of vegetation and an immense vista across the waters of Värtan from the rocky heights of Herserud.</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Once the visit of the museum is over you will go back to the city center in an alternative way: a boat that sails through the archipelago. The ride takes around 1 hour and will end in the city center. Meanwhile, relax and enjoy the stunning views of this nature area.</span></span></span><br /> <br />  <br /> <span><span><span><span>Basis:  Private tour (not available on Mondays).</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Duration:       4 hours.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Start / End:   City center Hotel, address or Pier (excluding Nynäshamn Pier).</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Inclusions:         01st Class vehicle transfer and boat transfer, </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request, </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Entrance to Millesgården Museum.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Meals: None.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span>Physical Activity Level:</span><span><span><span><span>     Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span>Wheelchair accessible: No.</span><br /> <span>Tour operates: morning, afternoon. </span><span><span><span><span>Note: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></span> Skoklosters castle and Sigtuna by car – 6 hours <p><span><span><span>This tour will offer you a unique insight in the history of Sweden. The tour starts with a visit to the historical city of Sigtuna where you will learn about the earliest days of the history of Sweden. Sigtuna is a town north of Stockholm that </span>sits beside Lake Mälaren, in the lush landscape of Uppland. The area prospered during the Viking Age, leaving a heritage of rune stones, graves and monuments, which to this day still stand in and around the town.<br /> Sigtuna is Sweden’s first town and was founded in AD 980, as Christianity arrived, uniting Sweden as a single kingdom. With a royal mint and a bishop, Sigtuna was effectively the capital of Sweden until power shifted towards Stockholm and Uppsala in the 13th century. Three historic church ruins, St. Olof, St. Lars and St. Per, from the 12th and 13th century can be found in the medieval center of Sigtuna. Here, you will also find the brick Church of Maria, which was built in 1247 as a Dominican monastery.<br /> After three fires in the 17th century, Sigtuna was a ghost town for 250 years but was later revived in the 1910s as a nationalist project. The 18th century Town Hall can be found on Sweden's oldest street, Stora Gatan (over a thousand years old). It is allegedly the smallest town hall in Scandinavia and is nowadays used as a museum. At Stora Gatan, you will also find clusters of interesting little shops selling fashion, design and local handicrafts.<br /> We continue the tour with a visit of Skoklosters Castle, one of the world's greatest baroque castles and probably one of the most beautiful castles in Sweden. Skoklosters is located in a beautiful natural setting by Mälaren's shore. This castle was built between 1654 and 1676 and it is a major monument from the period when Sweden was one of the most powerful countries in Europe. You will be welcomed and guided in a privately arranged tour of the entire castle, and not only the ground floor exhibition and the Wrangel state apartment which is open to the public. Your private tour offers a rare insight into the 17th and 18th Centuries through the extensive collection of weapons, books, silver and textiles among many thing<span>s</span><br />  <br /> <span><span><strong>Basis: </strong> Private tour.</span></span><br /> <span><span><strong>Duration: </strong>      6 hours.</span></span><br /> <span><span><strong>Start / End:</strong>   City center Hotel, address or Pier (excluding Nynäshamn Pier).</span></span><br /> <span><span>Inmclusions:         01<sup>st</sup> Class vechicle, </span></span><span><span>Guide English-speaking. Other languages on request,<strong> </strong></span></span><span><span>Entrance to Skoklosters Castle (</span></span><span>Arranged private tour of the collection and castle)</span><span><span>.  </span></span><br /> <span><span><strong>Meals:</strong> None.</span></span><br /> <span><span><strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong>      Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></span><br /> <span>Tour can operate:</span> afternoon/evening<br /> <span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br /> <span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes</span></span><br />  </span></span></p>	08/21/2024 08:00 AM	08/21/2024
Stockholm Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Stockholm Drottingholm Castle tour - 4 Hours <strong><span><span><span><img alt="" src="https://www.visitstockholm.com/globalassets/see-and-do/attractionssevardheter/drottningholm-palace_rectangle.jpg?preset=detail_big_retina" /><br /> <br /> Drottningholm Palace</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> is on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. It</span></span></span> <span><span><span>is the best-preserved royal castle built in Sweden during the 1600’s and it is representative of all European architecture that was to follow.<br /> <br /> The castle was built by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder and was clearly inspired by French architecture and since its construction many royals have left their mark on the palace. Hedvig Eleonora, Lovisa Ulrika and Gustav III left powerful examples of their style, especially in the decor of the reception rooms. Hedvig Eleonora’s state bedchamber was at the heart of their reception rooms in the 1600’s and was created by the country's foremost artists and craftsmen.<br /> There is also a series of rooms that were decorated for Gustav III during the 1700’s which includes the Chinese saloon, a very chic trend at that time. </span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>In 1991 Drottningholm Castle was included on UNESCO's World Heritage list of sites of outstanding universal value to humanity. The Royal family moved into the Drottningholm Palace in 1981 and still today the castle remains the primary residence of the King and Queen. The rooms in the castle's southern section are reserved for the royal couple. </span></span></span><br />   <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Basis:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Private tour.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Duration:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">4 hours.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Start / End:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City center Hotel, address or Pier (excluding Nynäshamn Pier).</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Vehicle:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">01<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Guide:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Entrances:</span></td> <td><span><span>Drottingholm Castle.</span></span><br />  </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Meals:</span></td> <td><span><span><span>None.</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Difficulty:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Notes:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Stockholm City tour – 5 Hours <span><span><img alt="" src="https://www.visitstockholm.com/globalassets/see-and-do/attractionssevardheter/gamla-stan_rectangle.jpg?preset=detail_big_retina" /><br /> Sweden’s magnificent capital Stockholm is a city renowned for its characteristic structure, built on 14 islands magnificently bathed by the waters of lake Mälaren. Your tour will introduce you to the most characteristic locations and the most architecturally significant buildings, the first of which is the imposing <strong>City Hall</strong>, the city's political centre and the location for the annual celebrations that follow the presentation of the Nobel Prizes.</span></span><br /> <span><span>Having admired its imposing exterior that is surrounded by water and topped with three golden crowns, the symbol of the kingdom of Sweden, you will visit the sumptuous Golden Hall whose walls are entirely covered with precious golden mosaics composed of over 19 million tiles. </span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Continuing on your itinerary takes you towards the green island of Djurgården with its numerous historic buildings, monuments, museums, galleries, an exciting theme park and a magnificent open-air museum.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>While on the island, visit the museum of the Swedish warship ‘Vasa’, once considered one of the world’s largest and the pride of Sweden's mighty navy. The present <strong>Vasa Museum</strong> is built around the 17th century warship which sank in Stockholm's inner harbor on her maiden voyage in 1628. Its discovery in 1956 and subsequent salvage in 1961 is one of the most important events in marine archaeology. Painstakingly restored to much of its original magnificence, ‘Vasa’ represents an authentic piece of living history.</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Stockholm's Old Town (Gamla Stan) is located on a small island in the very heart of the city. Within its bounds are a multitude of historical sights, including the Royal Palace, the Parliament, the House of Nobilities, as well as the world's longest established bank, the Bank of Sweden that was founded in 1656.</span></span></span><br />   <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Basis:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Private tour.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Duration:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">5 hours.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Start / End:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City center Hotel, address or Pier (excluding Nynäshamn Pier).</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Vehicle:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">01<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Guide:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Entrances:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City Hall and Vasa Museum.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Meals:</span></td> <td><span><span><span>None.</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Difficulty:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Notes:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span><span><span> </span></span></span> Uppsala and Sigtuna tour - 6 Hours <img alt="" src="https://www.dsb.dk/globalassets/produkter_og_services/produkttop/795_uppsala_341768270_800x400.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <span><span><span>Uppsala is located 72 kilometres north of Stockholm and as early as the 6th century it was a political and religious centre.  </span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>It was from here that the old pagan kings ruled. Legend has it that there was a splendid temple here that was decorated with gold. </span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>The large historical <strong>Uppsala Cathedral</strong> was consecrated in 1435. Several famous scientists and kings have their chapels here. There is a fine museum in the north tower full of ecclesiastical textiles and gold and silver objects. In one of the cathedral's chapels lie the holy relics of Sweden's patron saint, St. Erik, in a gold Casket.</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Uppsala University is the oldest University in Scandinavia. In the 17th and 18th centuries the university became a centre of research, mainly in the field of natural history. Many are the geniuses that have spread Uppsala's reputation worldwide and to date six Uppsala scientists have received the Nobel prize.</span></span></span><span><span> The <strong>Gustavianum museum</strong> is housed in Uppsala University's oldest preserved building. Exhibited at the museum are the Augsburg Art Cabinet, discoveries from the Viking period, the history of the University of Uppsala, mummies and much more.</span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Sigtuna is a town north of Stockholm that </span></span></span><span><span>sits beside Lake Mälaren, in the lush landscape of Uppland. The area prospered during the Viking Age, leaving a heritage of rune stones, graves and monuments, which to this day still stand in and around the town. Sigtuna is said to be home to the most rune stones in the world. They were erected during the Viking era to commemorate deceased men. </span></span><br /> <span><span>Sigtuna is Swedens first town and was founded in AD 980, as Christianity arrived, uniting Sweden as a single kingdom. With a royal mint and a bishop, Sigtuna was effectively the capital of Sweden until power shifted towards Stockholm and Uppsala in the 13th century. Three historic church ruins, St. Olof, St. Lars and St. Per, from the 12th and 13th century can be found in the medieval centre of Sigtuna. Here, you will also find the brick Church of Maria, which was built in 1247 as a Dominican monastery. </span></span><br /> <span><span>After three fires in the 17th century, Sigtuna was a ghost town for 250 years but was later revived in the 1910s as a nationalist project. The 18th century Town Hall can be found on Sweden's oldest street, Stora Gatan (over a thousand years old). It is allegedly the smallest town hall in Scandinavia and is nowadays used as a museum. At Stora Gatan, you will also find clusters of interesting little shops selling fashion, design and local handicrafts. </span></span><br />   <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Basis:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Private tour.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Duration:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">6 hours.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Start / End:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">City center Hotel, address or Pier (excluding Nynäshamn Pier).</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Vehicle:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">01<sup>st</sup> Class.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Guide:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Entrances:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Uppsala Cathedral & Gustavianum Museum.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Meals:</span></td> <td><span><span><span>None.</span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Difficulty:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span lang="EN-US">Notes:</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US">Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Stockholm Old Town walking tour – 3 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5310.png" /><br /> <br /> <span>Enjoy the old town of Stockholm with an enjoyable walk through it’s old narrow cobblestoned streets, the beating heart of the historic city that dates back to the 13th century.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span>Here you will be struck by the contrast between the small characteristic cobbled streets that wind between elegant historic buildings and picturesque squares, and the majestic and imposing Royal Palace that suddenly appears on the horizon. </span></p> <p></p> <p><span>When exploring these streets, it is easy to imagine that you have travelled back in time to a medieval city. In a constant game of contrasts, we'll investigate the entrance to the narrowest street in Stockholm, just 90 cm wide and with 36 steps, known as Mårten Trotzigs gränd, then visit the fascinating main square of Gamla Stan, as majestic as it is elegant, around which the city was developed back in the 1300s. </span></p> <p></p> <p><span>A walk through Gamla Stan is not complete without a visit to <b>Stockholm’s Cathedral.</b> Stockholm’s medieval Cathedral, built in 1279, houses unique objects such as the St George and the Dragon sculpture (1489), the legendary Vädersoltavlan (1535) and Lena Lervik’s sculpture ”Joseph and Mary” (2002).</span></p> <p></p> <p><span>Other points of interest during the tour are Stortorget and the Great Square, the hub of the Old Town which is dominated by the old Stock Exchange, today housing the Nobel Museum and the Swedish Academy.</span></p> <p></p> <p></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Basis</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>Private tour</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Duration</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>3 hours</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Start / End</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>Stockholm city center hotel or address</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>None</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Guide</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request.</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Entrances</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Stockholm Cathedral.</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Meals</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>none</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Notes</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></span></em></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Stockholm Bicycle tour – 3,5 Hours <img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5311.png" /> <p><span>Starting from the elegant neighborhood of Östermalm, we will reach the Old Town, Gamla Stan and its most significant buildings such as the Royal Palace, Stockholm’s Cathedral and Stortorget Square.<br /> <br /> We will than continue to the historical and fascinating Island of Nobility, Riddarholmen and then on to Skeppsholem and Kastellholmen with their historic naval yards. </span></p> <p><span>In the second part of the tour, the emphasis will shift toward Stockholm’s incredible green spaces and parkland. </span></p> <p><span>Ride through the amazing Djurgården Island, through the enchanting Ekoparken whilst visiting some of the hidden gems such as the ancient Djurgårdsstaden area and the colourful botanical garden of Rosendals Trädgården. The tree lined canals, grand 18th Century residences and abundant wildlife that make ancient oak trees their home will prove a memorable experience.</span></p> <p></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Basis</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>Private tour</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Duration</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>3 hours</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Start / End</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>At your Stockholm city center based hotel (bicycles will be delivered).</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Vehicle </span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>None</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Inclusions</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Bicycle and Helmet.</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Guide</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request. </span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Entrances</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>None</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Meals</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span>None</span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Grade Easy/Medium. </span><span>Guests must be in good health and be comfortable riding a bicycle with hand brakes. The tour includes about 2½ hours of cycling, all at a leisurely pace.</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><em><span><span>Notes</span></span></em></span></td> <td><span><em><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></em></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Stockholm Jewish tour – 5 Hours <p><img alt="" src="/extranet/images/extranet-tour-image-5312.png" /><br /> <br /> <span>The northern city of Stockholm is one of the most stunning capitals in the world. It is situated on 14 islands and is surrounded by water so clean that you can swim and fish right in the heart of the city.  </span></p> <p><span>Sweden’s Jewish community holds a very unique place in the continental European Diaspora. During the mid-20th century, Sweden was one of the only European countries to actually witness a growth in their Jewish population. During the Second World War there was no systematic persecution by the neutral Swedish government, and, in fact, the country gave asylum to thousands of Jewish refugees from Denmark and Norway. The community has continued to exist relatively undisturbed over the generations. </span></p> <p><span>Today, the Swedish Jewish community is the largest in Scandinavia and is primarily composed of descendants of pre-war refugees and Shoah survivors who arrived after the war. Most Swedish Jews live in the capital Stockholm. It is a unified community and all three synagogues in the city belong to the same organization. </span></p> <p><span>Today’s first stop is at the impressive panoramic viewpoint Fjallgatan. Here you have the opportunity to take some photographs while your guide points out the main sights of the city before your scenic drive towards Gamla Stan (Old Town). </span></p> <p><span>Here you will get an insight into the long lasting German influence and the many attacks of the Danes during the Middle Ages. Due to the Swedish neutrality nothing has been destroyed here in the last 400 years. You will experience the narrow cobblestone streets of the Old Town, passing the Royal Palace and on to Tyska Brunnsplan square, named after the German community that once occupied this area. Here stands the building which was Stockholm's first synagogue, founded in 1790. </span></p> <p><span>Continue towards the Conservative Synagogue, otherwise known as the <b>Great Synagogue</b>. Inaugurated in 1870, it still has an active congregation with more than one thousand members. The Great Synagogue is built in an Assyrian style whose organ<b> </b>resembles an open Torah scroll.</span></p> <p><span>Leaving the Synagogue you pass by the beautiful Jewish cemetery whilst taking in the main sights and highlights of the city.</span><br />  </p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Basis</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>Private tour</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Duration</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>5 hours</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Start / End</span></span></span></em></td> <td> <p><em><span><span><span><span>City center Hotel, address or Pier (excluding Nynäshamn Pier).</span></span></span></span></em></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Vehicle</span></span></span></em></td> <td> <p><em><span><span><span><span>1</span><span><sup>st</sup></span><span> Class.</span></span></span></span></em></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Guide</span></span></span></em></td> <td> <p><em><span><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request.    </span></span></span></span></em></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Entrances</span></span></span></em></td> <td> <p><em><span><span><span><span>Stockholm Synagogue & Jewish Museum</span></span></span></span></em></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Meals</span></span></span></em></td> <td><em><span><span><span>None</span></span></span></em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Difficulty</span></span></span></em></td> <td> <p><em><span><span><span><span>Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></span></span></span></em></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><em><span><span><span>Notes</span></span></span></em></td> <td> <p><em><span><span><span><span>Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></span></em></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div></div> Millesgården Museum and short Archipelago tour – 4 Hours <span>You start the day by meeting our local guide and taking a 20 minute transfer to the museum. </span><br /> <span><span><span>Millesgåarden was built in 1908 by sculptor Carl Milles and his wife painter Olga Milles. Today, the building became a well-renowned museum with an artist home, an antique collection, a vast sculpture garden, an art gallery with a museum shop and a restaurant. Millesgården is  a work of art in its own right, a nicely balanced stage design of terraces, fountains, stairways, sculptures and columns, coupled with a diversity of vegetation and an immense vista across the waters of Värtan from the rocky heights of Herserud.</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Once the visit of the museum is over you will go back to the city center in an alternative way: a boat that sails through the archipelago. The ride takes around 1 hour and will end in the city center. Meanwhile, relax and enjoy the stunning views of this nature area.</span></span></span><br /> <br />  <br /> <span><span><span><span>Basis:  Private tour (not available on Mondays).</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Duration:       4 hours.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Start / End:   City center Hotel, address or Pier (excluding Nynäshamn Pier).</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Inclusions:         01st Class vehicle transfer and boat transfer, </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>English-speaking. Other languages on request, </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>Entrance to Millesgården Museum.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Meals: None.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span>Physical Activity Level:</span><span><span><span><span>     Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></span></span></span><br /> <span>Wheelchair accessible: No.</span><br /> <span>Tour operates: morning, afternoon. </span><span><span><span><span>Note: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.</span></span></span></span> Skoklosters castle and Sigtuna by car – 6 hours <p><span><span><span>This tour will offer you a unique insight in the history of Sweden. The tour starts with a visit to the historical city of Sigtuna where you will learn about the earliest days of the history of Sweden. Sigtuna is a town north of Stockholm that </span>sits beside Lake Mälaren, in the lush landscape of Uppland. The area prospered during the Viking Age, leaving a heritage of rune stones, graves and monuments, which to this day still stand in and around the town.<br /> Sigtuna is Sweden’s first town and was founded in AD 980, as Christianity arrived, uniting Sweden as a single kingdom. With a royal mint and a bishop, Sigtuna was effectively the capital of Sweden until power shifted towards Stockholm and Uppsala in the 13th century. Three historic church ruins, St. Olof, St. Lars and St. Per, from the 12th and 13th century can be found in the medieval center of Sigtuna. Here, you will also find the brick Church of Maria, which was built in 1247 as a Dominican monastery.<br /> After three fires in the 17th century, Sigtuna was a ghost town for 250 years but was later revived in the 1910s as a nationalist project. The 18th century Town Hall can be found on Sweden's oldest street, Stora Gatan (over a thousand years old). It is allegedly the smallest town hall in Scandinavia and is nowadays used as a museum. At Stora Gatan, you will also find clusters of interesting little shops selling fashion, design and local handicrafts.<br /> We continue the tour with a visit of Skoklosters Castle, one of the world's greatest baroque castles and probably one of the most beautiful castles in Sweden. Skoklosters is located in a beautiful natural setting by Mälaren's shore. This castle was built between 1654 and 1676 and it is a major monument from the period when Sweden was one of the most powerful countries in Europe. You will be welcomed and guided in a privately arranged tour of the entire castle, and not only the ground floor exhibition and the Wrangel state apartment which is open to the public. Your private tour offers a rare insight into the 17th and 18th Centuries through the extensive collection of weapons, books, silver and textiles among many thing<span>s</span><br />  <br /> <span><span><strong>Basis: </strong> Private tour.</span></span><br /> <span><span><strong>Duration: </strong>      6 hours.</span></span><br /> <span><span><strong>Start / End:</strong>   City center Hotel, address or Pier (excluding Nynäshamn Pier).</span></span><br /> <span><span>Inmclusions:         01<sup>st</sup> Class vechicle, </span></span><span><span>Guide English-speaking. Other languages on request,<strong> </strong></span></span><span><span>Entrance to Skoklosters Castle (</span></span><span>Arranged private tour of the collection and castle)</span><span><span>.  </span></span><br /> <span><span><strong>Meals:</strong> None.</span></span><br /> <span><span><strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong>      Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.</span></span><br /> <span>Tour can operate:</span> afternoon/evening<br /> <span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br /> <span><span>Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes</span></span><br />  </span></span></p>	08/22/2024 07:00 AM	08/22/2024

Step aboard the new Azamara Onwardâ„ , and arrive at the doorstep of the globe’s most hidden gems and storied cities. Built to cross oceans, cruise along scenic waterways and dock at locations larger ships can’t access — this small ship cruising experience is unlike any other. thoughtfully-planned itineraries feature more extended stays, more overnights, and unique night touring, giving you more time for what matters — experiencing the history, arts, cuisine, and local customs that make each port memorable. And after a day spent discovering the treasures of your destination, retreat to your seaside sanctuary for ocean views, saltwater breezes, and all the lush amenities you can imagine. From 24-hour room service to five-star butler service, the luxury staterooms and spacious suites deliver genuine tranquility and comfort.

Ship Statistics

Year Built: 2022
Year Refurbished: –
Year Entered Present Fleet: 2022
Previous Name: –
Country of Registry: Malta
Tonnage (GRT): 30277
Guests (Lowers): 1368
Total Guests: 702
Passenger Decks: 9
Number of Crew: 408
Officers' Nationality: International
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: International

Total Rooms: 342
Suites: 66
Balconies: 171
Ocean/River View: 79
Interior: 26
Accessible: 18

Suite

Suite Guarantee (W) Call for Price

Category: W

By booking this category, you are guaranteed a suite stateroom for this sailing at this rate. This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Club Continent Suite (N2) 6,240

Category: N2
Deck 8

Size: 266 sq ft. Balcony: 60 sq ft. Occupancy: Up to 3 guests.
The spacious and comfortable Club Continent Suites feature fresh new décor inspired by natural elements. With two beds convertible to a queen, a cozy sitting area, breezy balcony and refreshed bathroom with a bathtub or shower, this is your wonderful, refined home away from home.
- Spacious living room with a separate master bedroom
- Master bedroom with one queen size bed and a 55” flat-screen television
- 55” flat-screen television in living room
- Marble master bathroom with shower with tub
- Dressing room with vanity and ample closet space
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in living room and master bedroom
- Mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hair dryer

Club Continent Suite (N1) 6,320

Category: N1
Deck 8

Club Spa Suite (SP) Call for Price

Category: SP
Deck 9

Size: 414 sq ft. Balcony: 60 sq ft. Occupancy: Up to 2 guests.
Located next to the tranquil Sanctum Spa, newest suites are the ultimate in contemporary design, comfort and pampering. With easy access to the Spa, open decks, swimming pool and the great restaurants, the Club Spa Suites surround you with organic, elegant décor, and the finest, most soothing amenities.
- Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed
- Spacious glass-enclosed bathtub
- Separate rain shower
- Comfortable sitting area
- 55” flat-screen television in sitting area
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Veranda
- Mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hair dryer

Club Ocean Suite (CO) 9,200

Category: CO
Deck 7
Deck 6

Size: 478 sq ft. Balcony: 173 sq ft. Occupancy: Up to 3 guests.
With a large living room and a separate bedroom—plus your own private veranda—your Club Ocean Suite offers a restful retreat after your immersive experiences on land. Enjoy elegant, contemporary décor, and rich marble touches. You'll be spoiled by the attention to detail in these beautiful suites, and of course, all the pampering too.
- Spacious living room with a separate master bedroom
- Master bedroom with one queen size bed with a 55” flat-screen television
- 55” flat-screen television in living room
- Marble master bathroom with shower with a tub
- Dressing room with vanity and ample closet space
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in living room and master bedroom
- Mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hair dryer

Club World Owners Suite (CW) 10,240

Category: CW
Deck 7
Deck 6
Deck 8

Size: 603 sq ft. Balcony: 233 sq ft. Occupancy: Up to 3 guests.
Located next to the tranquil Sanctum Spa, newest suites are the ultimate in contemporary design, comfort and pampering. With easy access to the Spa, open decks, swimming pool and the great restaurants, the Club Spa Suites surround you with organic, elegant décor, and the finest, most soothing amenities.
- Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed
- Spacious glass-enclosed bathtub
- Separate rain shower
- Comfortable sitting area
- 55” flat-screen television in sitting area
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Veranda
- Mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hair dryer

Balcony

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Category: X

By booking this category, you are guaranteed a Veranda stateroom for this sailing at this rate. This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Club Veranda Stateroom (V1) Call for Price

Category: V1
Deck 7

Size: 175 sq ft. Balcony: 40 sq ft. Occupancy: Up to 3 guests.
Refreshing sea breezes and stunning destination views come standard in the staterooms that offer your own private veranda. Greet the day with room service on your balcony, or toast to another stunning sunset.
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- Seating area with 40” flat-screen TV
- Refrigerator with Mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hairdryer
- USB ports under bedside reading lamps

Club Veranda Stateroom (V2) Call for Price

Category: V2
Deck 7

Club Veranda Stateroom (V3) Call for Price

Category: V3
Deck 6

Veranda Plus Stateroom (P1) Call for Price

Category: P1
Deck 7
Deck 6
Deck 8

Size: 175 sq ft. Balcony: 46-64 sq ft. Location: Forward or Aft. Occupancy: Up to 3 guests.
With the Club Veranda Plus Staterooms, enjoy spectacular ocean and destination views, plus a host of guest-favorite amenities-all at a great value. Everything you love about the Club Veranda Staterooms is included, plus extra perks and amenities to elevate your time on board.
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- Seating area with 40” flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hairdryer
- USB ports under bedside reading lamps

Veranda Plus Stateroom (P2) Call for Price

Category: P2
Deck 8

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Category: P3
Deck 8

Oceanview

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Category: Y

By booking this category, you are guaranteed an Oceanview stateroom for this sailing at this rate. This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Club Oceanview Stateroom (Obstructed view) (08) 3,680

Category: 08
Deck 6

Size: 170 sq ft. Occupancy: Up to 3 guests.
A vacation home with an ocean view, the Club Oceanview Staterooms offer all the style and amenities of a boutique hotel. Relax with plush cotton robes and slippers, French bath products, fresh flowers, and 24-hour room service.
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- Some staterooms feature sofa bed
- 40” flat-screen TV
- Refrigerator with mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hairdryer
- USB ports under bedside reading lamps

Club Oceanview Stateroom (06) 3,760

Category: 06
Deck 4

Club Oceanview Stateroom (05) 3,840

Category: 05
Deck 4

Club Oceanview Stateroom (04) 3,920

Category: 04
Deck 7
Deck 6

Inside

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Category: Z

By booking this category, you are guaranteed an Interior stateroom for this sailing at this rate. This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Club Interior Stateroom (12) 3,360

Category: 12
Deck 4

Size: 158 sq ft. Occupancy: Up to 3 guests.
With the polished style and stellar service of a Club Interior Stateroom, you'll enjoy the plush cotton robes and slippers, French bath products, fresh flowers, and 24-hour room service.
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- 40” flat-screen television
- Refrigerator with mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hairdryer
- USB ports under bedside reading lamps

Club Interior Stateroom (11) 3,440

Category: 11
Deck 6
Deck 7

Club Interior Stateroom (10) 3,520

Category: 10

Club Interior Stateroom (09) 3,600

Category: 09
Deck 8

Rates are cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy and include Port Charges of :pcr:. Government Taxes, and Fees of $184.83 are additional for all guests. Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare, Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses are additional for all guests. Pricing for 3rd and 4th guests are available upon request and are subject to stateroom category availability. Prices change frequently and are subject to availability at time of booking. Pricing listed may not be combinable with promotions/amenities.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Deck 8

Stateroom Key

Club Continent Suite (N1)
Club Continent Suite (N2)
Veranda Plus Stateroom (P2)
Veranda Plus Stateroom (P3)
Club Interior Stateroom (09)
Club World Owners Suite (CW)
Veranda Plus Stateroom (P1)

Deck 7

Stateroom Key

Club World Owners Suite (CW)
Club Ocean Suite (CO)
Veranda Plus Stateroom (P1)
Club Veranda Stateroom (V1)
Club Veranda Stateroom (V2)
Club Oceanview Stateroom (04)
Club Interior Stateroom (11)

Deck 6

Stateroom Key

Club World Owners Suite (CW)
Club Ocean Suite (CO)
Veranda Plus Stateroom (P1)
Club Veranda Stateroom (V3)
Club Oceanview Stateroom (04)
Club Oceanview Stateroom (Obstructed view) (08)
Club Interior Stateroom (11)

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