13- Day INDEPENDENT CRUISE- TOUR #4A
Combine a 1- week Westerly Baltic sailing experience to the Danish Archipelago with the St. Petersburg, the fabled Hermitage and more.


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 your arrival in Hamburg you will be met and transferred to Neustadt for embarkation (4PM) on the S.Y. Lili Marleen. Enjoy the evening at leisure in the quaint fishing port of Neustadt.

DAY 3/ SUNDAY: SAILING
Depart from Neustadt this morning and enjoy your first day sailing in the Baltic Sea.

Day 4/ MONDAY: AEROSKOBING (Denmark)
Walk through the medieval town center on cobblestone streets and view the fisherman's houses dated from the 17th century before continuing on to explore the island this morning.

Day 5/ TUESDAY: SVENDBORG (Denmark)
Explore the Danish island of Funen. Depending on the weather, you will have the opportunity to enjoy either a city tour to Odense, (including a visit to the Hans Christian Anderson Museum) or a tour through the idyllic south.

Day 6/ WEDNESDAY: FALKENBERG (Sweden)
Arrive in Falkenberg this afternoon, where you will take a guided city walk and visit the historic town center with its interesting wood architecture. The many alluring cafes, restaurants and bars that line the white sand beaches beckon you to enjoy a drink.

Day 7/ THURSDAY: COPENHAGEN (Denmark)
Today explore Copenhagen, Denmark's capital city. A morning tour will introduce you to city sights including the 'Little Mermaid', the Stock Exchange, and Christiansborg Castle. This afternoon you will have time at leisure to stroll the harbor area and Tivoli Gardens.

Day 8/ FRIDAY: WISMAR (Germany)
This afternoon arrive in the historic Hanse town of Wismar. Walk through the city and discover famous brick gothic- style buildings and visit one of the traditional beer cellars to sample Wismar beer.

Day 9/ SATURDAY: NEUSTADT in HOLSTEIN- HAMBURG
This morning, disembark the Lili Marleen and transfer to your hotel in Hamburg. This afternoon enjoy a tour that will introduce you to the sights of the city.

Day 10/ SUNDAY: HAMBURG- ST. PETERSBURG (Russia)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to St. Petersburg. You will be met upon your arrival and enjoy a tour to introduce you to the city including a visit to Peter and Paul fortress (time allowing) enroute to your hotel.

Day 11/ MONDAY: ST. PETERSBURG
Enjoy an excursion to Tsarskoye Selo today to visit the interior of Catherine Palace (Pushkin) and the gardens of Pavlovsk Palace.

Day 12/ TUESDAY: ST. PETERSBURG
This morning is at leisure to shop and explore on your own. In the afternoon, visit the world famous Hermitage Art Museum, including the Gold Room, during a private tour.

 
U.S. Departure Dates and Rates:
Value Season 2003 and 2004 Departures are Every Friday in April and October

$3465 per person, category A
$3735 per person, category B
$4045 per person, category C

 

Main Season 2003 and 2004 Departures are Every Friday, May through September

$3575 per person, category A
$4005 per person, category B
$4245 per person, category C

 

 

Services Included:
7- night cruise on the S.Y. Lili Marleen.
Transfers (as described in itinerary).
One-way flight from Hamburg to St. Petersburg.
1- night hotel in Hamburg and 3- nights hotel in St. Petersburg.
Half day city sightseeing in Hamburg and St. Petersburg. Half day tour of the Hermitage Art Museum. Day tour to Pushkin and Pavlovsk including lunch at the 'Russian House'.
Notes:
Rates are based on the Maritim Hotel Reichshof Hamburg and the Pulkovskaya Hotel St. Petersburg and are subject to availability. An upgrade in St. Petersburg to the Radisson SAS, Angleterre or Astoria may be available, upon request for an additional cost.
Itinerary and excursions are subject to change. Sightseeing tours in St. Petersburg are subject to change, due to season, special events and depending on individual air schedules.
Additional port charges of $80 per person apply to all bookings.
A visa is required to travel to Russia. An application must be received at least 60 days prior to departure. Call for details.