13- Day INDEPENDENT CRUISE TOUR #4B
Combine a 1- week Easterly Baltic sailing experience to Sweden and Poland with St. Petersburg, the fabled Hermitage, and more.

Day 1/ FRIDAY: USA- HAMBURG (Germany)
Depart the US for your 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: NEUSTADT in HOLSTEIN (Germany)- HAMBURG (Germany)
This morning disembark the Lili Marleen this morning and transfer to your hotel in Hamburg. This afternoon enjoy a tour of the city, leaving the evening at leisure.

Day 10/ SUNDAY: HAMBURG- ST. PETERSBURG (Russia)
Morning transfer to the Hamburg Airport for your flight to St. Petersburg. You will be met upon your arrival and enjoy a that will 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 gardens of Pavlovsk Palace.

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

Day 13/ WEDNESDAY: ST. PETERSBURG- 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:
Value Season 2003 and 2004 Departures are Every Friday in, April and October

$3445 per person, category A
$3715 per person, category B
$4025 per person, category C

 

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

$3555 per person, category A
$3985 per person, category B
$4225 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 in St. Petersburg.
Half day city sightseeing in Hamburg and St. Petersburg. Half day tour to 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.