16-Day INDEPENDENT CRUISE TOUR #3B
Combine a 1- week Easterly Baltic sailing experience to Sweden and Poland with Scandinavian Capitals and Majestic Fjords.


Day 1/ FRIDAY: USA- HAMBURG (Germany)

Depart from your US gateway for an optional overnight flight to Hamburg, Germany.

Day 2/ SATURDAY: HAMBURG- NEUSTADT in HOLSTEIN (Germany)
Upon arrival in Hamburg you will be met and transferred to Neustadt for embarkation (4PM) on the S.Y. Lili Marleen. Enjoy the evening in the quaint fishing town of Neustadt.

Day 3/ SUNDAY: SAILING
Set sail this morning, from Neustadt, and enjoy your first day sailing in the Baltic Sea, towards Sweden.

Day 4/ MONDAY: YSTAD (Sweden)
Morning arrival in Ystad, famous for its colorfully painted fisherman's houses. This morning, take a tour of this medieval town and explore the Swedish east coast where you will find Sweden's Stonehenge and the Castle Glimmingehus.

Day 5/ TUESDAY: SAILING
Spend the day relaxing on board as you sail easterly to Poland.

Day 6/ WEDNESDAY: GDYNIA (Poland)
From lovely Gdynia you will visit the old town of nearby Gdansk. This historic Hanseatic town has been rebuilt to its former glory. You will see many burger houses, the town hall, market square, the Krantor and Marien Church during a guided tour today.

Day 7/ THURSDAY: SAILING
Relax as the Lili Marleen sails towards Denmark.

Day 8/ FRIDAY: RONNE (Denmark)
Enjoy an excursion this morning, around the northern part of the Island of Bornholm, which is known for its round, fortified medieval churches, white beaches, rocky cliffs, waterfalls, parks, and its famous rose garden.

Day 9/ SATURDAY: NEUSTADTin HOLSTEIN (Germany)- HAMBURG- STOCKHOLM (Sweden)
Disembark S.Y. Lili Marleen this morning and transfer to the Hamburg Airport for you flight to Stockholm. Upon your arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel downtown.

Day 10/ SUNDAY: STOCKHOLM
Enjoy the day in 'the City Between the Bridges'. In the morning, a city tour will introduce you to the sights of the city, leaving the afternoon free to explore on your own. Stroll the traffic- free streets of old town, lined with boutiques and antique shops or visit the Vasa Museum.

Day 11/ MONDAY: STOCKHOLM- OSLO (Norway)
From Sweden's capital city of Stockholm you will take the train to Norway's capital, Oslo. The evening is at leisure here.

Day 12/ TUESDAY: OSLO
This morning enjoy a tour of the city including the Vigeland Sculpture Park. In the afternoon, you may want to visit one of the many unique museums the city has to offer.


Day 13/ WEDNESDAY : OSLO- BALESTRAND (Norway)
Today, travel by train from Oslo to Myrdal, to board the famous Flam Railway to Fjord Land. In Flam, cruise through spectacular fjord scenery to Balestrand where you will have dinner and overnight.

Day 14/ THURSDAY: BALESTRAND
Enjoy an excursion to Fjaerland and see more of the collossal glaciers. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the charming Kvikne's Hotel, where you will stay the night.

Day 15/ FRIDAY: BALESTRAND- BERGEN (Norway)
This morning board the ferry to Bergen, and enjoy the fantastic landscape of Sogne Fjord.
This evening is at leisure with an overnight in Bergen.

Day 16/ SATURDAY: BERGEN- USA
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your optional return flight to the US.

 
U.S. Departure Dates and Rates:
2003 and 2004 Departures are Every Friday May through September

$4370 per person, category A
$4820 per person, category B
$5040 per person, category C

 

 

Services Included:
7- night cruise on the S.Y. Lili Marleen.
Airport transfers: Hamburg to Neustadt, Neustadt to Hamburg, Stockholm to hotel and Bergen to airport.
2- nights hotel (with breakfast) in Stockholm, Oslo, and Balestrand/ 1-night hotel in Bergen.
One- way flight from Hamburg to Stockholm.
Two buffet dinners at Kvikne's Hotel in Balestrand.
Train from Stockholm to Oslo, Oslo to Myrdal and Myrdal to Flam.
Ferry from Flam to Balestrand and Balestrand to Bergen.
Half day city sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Oslo.
Shore excursions.
Notes:
Rates are based first class hotels throughout.
Itinerary and excursions are subject to change.
Port charges are an additional $80 per person.