Baltic Delights (Windstar)
Visit seven magical countries and eight delightful cities as you travel through the Baltic’s most fascinating cultures and breathtaking scenery. Your yacht docks close to the center of most ports placing you just steps away from major sights, while an overnight stay in St. Petersburg gives you time to savor more of the imperial city’s wonders.
Stockholm, Sweden | St. Petersburg, Russia | St. Petersburg, Russia | Helsinki, Finland | Tallinn, Estonia | Klaipeda, Lithuania | Gdansk, Poland | Bornholm, Denmark | Copenhagen, Denmark
- DURATION 10 days
- TYPE Cruise
- OPERATES JULY, AUGUST 2017
- DEPARTS STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
ITINERARY
Day 1 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Experience your own private Stockholm as you explore the interlacing canals and 14 tiny islands that surround this magical city. Renowned for its progressive nature, Stockholm offers avant-garde design, trendy fashions, and a world-class club scene. Visit the Södermalm neighborhood to discover charming old homes and picturesque main streets lined with unique shops, art galleries, and entertaining nightclubs.
Day 2 AT SEA
Choose from a variety of on-board entertainment and activity options.
Day 3 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Anticipation grows as you approach Peter the Great’s magnificent city, golden domes glistening under the magical “White Nights” of summer. The Hermitage Museum is a must-see with 353 rooms filled with masterpieces by the likes of Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and Da Vinci. At Catherine Palace, step into the breathtaking Amber Room, painstakingly reconstructed after its mysterious disappearance in World War II. Peterhof, the town of palaces, rivals Versailles with its gilded fountains and sprawling parks.
Day 4 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Day 5 HELSINKI, FINLAND
Art Nouveau buildings, museums, timeless restaurants, and charming cafés are sprinkled throughout the harbor dominating this maritime city. Discover reminders of the early czars’ influence at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the fortress on Suomenlinna Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shop along Market Square and in Aleksanterinkatu. And don’t miss a chance to enjoy a cocktail at the breathtaking Hotel Kämp.
Day 6 TALLINN, ESTONIA
The spires of 14th century churches soar above fashion-forward cafés, restaurants, and shops within the stone walls of Tallinn. Medieval Old Town is the well-preserved – and thriving – center of town, where you’ll find impressive guild houses, St. Olav’s Church, and other architectural treasures. Beyond Old Town lies Peter the Great’s Baroque masterpiece, Kadriorg Palace – and sunny Pirita beach.
Day 7 AT SEA
Choose from a variety of on-board entertainment and activity options.
Day 8 KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA
Klaipeda is the only port in Lithuania, and they take great pride in its maritime history with tall ship regattas and a Sea Museum. You’ll notice that local legends and folklore play a big role here, from the playful statues scattered about Old Town to Witches Hill with its wooden sculptures depicting Lithuanian fairy tales.
Day 9 GDANSK, POLAND
Gdansk’s Old Town was lovingly reconstructed after World War II. Take your time admiring massive red-brick churches and searching for the perfect memento in amber shops. This is also the home of the Solidarity movement, the beautiful Lake District, and Malbork Castle, Europe’s largest gothic fortress.
Day 10 BORNHOLM, DENMARK
This beautiful island is Denmark in miniature, complete with fertile fields, forests, craggy cliffs, and bleach-blond beaches. Admire the massive medieval fortifications of Hammershus, bricks still red after all these years, and sample some smoked herring, smoked locally for generations.
Day 11 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
This fairy tale city is filled with magical choices. Explore the harbor where Hans Christian Andersen once lived. Pay your respect to the Queen at Rosenborg Palace, or to the Danish Parliament at Christiansborg Palace. Find a feast for the eyes and food for the soul (and stomach) at Tivoli Gardens.
