Wonderful Cophegan. Private North Sealand Tour. Highlights. Duration 4 Hours. Activity Level Moderate. Highlights.

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1 Copenhagen Little Mermaid Nyhavn District Amalienborg Palace Copenhagen Centre Tivoli Gardens 72 Wonderful Cophegan This half-day tour of the beautiful city of Copenhagen starts at the Little Mermaid - a bronze statue situated on the waterside - from where you ll walk to the Nyhavn District, where brightly-coloured old houses sit alongside modern bars and restaurants. Amalienborg Palace, home of the Danish royal family, is the next stop: from here you can explore the city or visit the famous Tivoli Gardens. Kronborg Castle Fredensborg Castle The Little Mermaid Private North Sealand Tour 247 We leave Copenhagen and head north and for almost a whole hour we follow the coast line of Sweden. We drive through the magnificent Danish countryside to Elsinore and Kronborg Castle. It is quite easy to understand why William Shakespeare chose Elsinore Castle as the setting for his famous play ' Hamlet'. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and feel the atmosphere as you walk through the Chapel and the Knights' Hall (the longest room in Northern Europe) and the dark casemates.the tour continues to Fredensborg. The Queen's summer residence of Fredensborg Palace is attractively located in the middle of a lovely park, bordering the idyllic Esrom lake. The next highlight on this tour is Frederiksborg Castle, built by King Christian IV. This pearl of history, built in the magnificent Renaissance style, is now a national historical museum. It contains paintings, tapestries, porcelain, silver and furniture of great historical value. As we head back to Copenhagen we drive through the colorful canals district and past the national Museum by Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament. We then continue on to the old Stock Exchange and across Kongens Nytorv, where we can see the Royal Theater, world famous for it's Royal Ballet. Finally we pass the winter residence of the Royal Family followed by a visit to the Gefion Fountain and the Little Mermaid inspired by C. Andersen's fairytale. Terms and conditions apply.

2 Dubrovnik Old Town Park Orsula Onofriou s Fountain City Walls Dominican Monastery Gentle 61 Panoramic Dubrovnik & City Tour This shore excursion to Dubrovnik gives you the perfect opportunity to explore this beautiful Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea, which was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in You ll visit Park Orsula, Stradun Street, the Sponza Palace and Onofriou s Fountain, before arriving back in the heart of the old city for some free time for shopping or exploring the city walls. Countryside of Dubrovnik Mediterranean flora Onofriou s Fountain Konavle Valley Half Day Tour to Cavtat 44 Full of culture & history, Cavtat is a town located in the south of Dubrovnik, encircled by two peninsulas, making it a safe harbour,frequented by numerous sailors and yacht enthusiasts. You will be taken directly to the old town, which is a popular tourist attraction, & is home to many luxury hotels & apartments.a few places offer such harmony of Mediterranean flora, emerald sea and architecture, while cherishing a rich cultural and historical tradition. After an introduction tour of Cavtat, you can explore independently or take a stroll along the lovely palm lined sea promenade, before return back to the port. Terms and conditions apply.

3 Gdynia Oliwa Cathedral St Mary's Street The Golden House 44 Gdansk Tour & Oliwa Cathedral Your tour begins with a visit to the awe-inspiring Oliwa Cathedral. This stunning building is famous across the world. Not only is it a beautifully calm and serene environment, it is also home to a selection of the most wonderful sounding church organs which will be played for you as part of your tour. Picture yourself as you stand inside the main building and you hear the rousing notes uplift you in a way no other musical experience can quite match. This is exactly the kind of holiday experience that memories are made of. Terms and conditions apply.

4 Helsinki Temppeliaukio Church Esplanada Park Sea Fortress Island Olympic Stadium 3 Hours Gentle 57 Helsinki This half-day tour will take you to the most picturesque places in Helsinki, including the cathedral, Esplanade Park, Olympic Stadium, Senate Square, the Sibelius Monument and, when possible, Temppeliaukio Church, a church built into a rock. At the end of the tour you can choose to either stay in the centre of Helsinki to explore the area by yourself or return back to the cruise port. Paddle Kayaks 30 Mins Helsinki Nature tour by Kayak 99 Take a break from the typical city tourist sites by paddling in and around the archipelago of Helsinki. The archipelago consists of about 50,000 islands and is home to roughly 60,000 people. The region's unique beauty is best viewed from the water, so grab a paddle and get ready for an exciting day of sightseeing. You and your small group will set out in sturdy, easy-to-paddle kayaks to view these magnificent rock islands up close. Terms and conditions apply.

5 Stockholm The Baltic Sea and Lake The Old Town The Vasa Museum The Royal Palace Parliament Building 3 Hours Gentle Stockholm with Vasa Museum 72 Stockholm is acknowledged as one of the world s most beautiful cities and is often called the Venice of the North. On this tour of Stockholm, you ll see the medieval Old Town, The Royal Palace, Parliament Building, National museum, the modern city centre and The Royal Dramatic Theatre, and you ll also stop to admire the Beauty on Water. This tour includes entrance tickets into the Vasa Museum. Entrance to Drottingholm Palace English speaking guide Bottled water on vehicle 3.5 Hours 97 Private tour to Drottningholm Palace Step aboard a boat from the turn of the last century, and enjoy a trip over placid waters and past beautiful scenery as you cruise through the archipelago to Drottningholm. At the end of your approximately one hour cruise, disembark your boat, and take the 15-minute walk to the palace on the hill. A former royal summer residence, the estate is often called "The Versailles of Sweden," and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The current palace, dating back to 1682, replaced the original palace that was built in Although several rooms in one wing are reserved for the royal family, many of the reception halls and state apartments are open. Throughout the years Drottningholm Palace has changed, and the royal personages who lived here have left their mark on the palace's interiors, influenced by changes in style and fashion trends. With your guide, you will tour many rooms of the palace and see for yourself why Drottningholm has been officially honoured. Terms and conditions apply.

6 St. Petersburg The Nevsky Prospect Peter and Paul Fortress Peter and Paul Cathedral (Private) 82 City Tour, Peter and Paul & Cathedral (Visa included) Your route will take you past the Nevsky Prospect, St Petersburg s most famous street and home to magnificent buildings and palaces. You ll travel past the vast Palace Square, the University Embankment, the Admirality, the famous Bronze Horseman and much more. Then, you ll visit the Peter and Paul Fortress. In 1703, Peter the Great built a fortress to protect the area from possible attack by the Swedish army and navy. This fortress became Russia s Tower of London, a place for political prisoners - including Peter the Great s own son. The Peter and Paul Cathedral, with its spire standing over 122 metres high, dominates the area of the fortress, and you ll get to go inside and see the cathedral s magnificent Baroque-style interior. Almost all of Russia s prerevolutionary rulers from Peter the Great onwards were buried here. The ornate interior boasts gilded iconostases, 18th Century paintings and the tombs of many Tsars and Tsarinas, including Peter the Great and Catherine the Great. City sightseeing tour The Hermitage Peter The Great s monument Church of our Saviour on Spilled Blood 8 Hours Sightseeing Tour of St Petersburg (Visa included) 112 Explore the city of St Petersburg with a professional English-speaking guide. This tour will allow you to see the most sought-after sights of the city. Entrance tickets to the Hermitage, one of the most visited sites in St Petersburg, are included in the tour price. Please note: This tour is only available on the first day porting in St Petersburg (arrival day). Terms and conditions apply.

7 Warnemunde Berlin Wall Brandenburg Gate Checkpoint Charlie Jewish Memorial Potsdamer Platz 12 Hours 168 Berlin City Tour A full-day, guided tour of Berlin, which shows you the most important sites of the city. You ll visit a lot of landmarks of the Cold War era, including Checkpoint Charlie, and the remains of the Berlin Wall. The Brandenburg Gate, the Jewish Memorial and the modernistic Potsdamer Platz are also on the itinerary. You ll finish the day shopping at one of Germany s largest department stores. Rostock St. Marien church Kröpeliner Strasse 5 Hours Private Warnemunde and Rostock Tour 103 Warnemunde is an old fishing village going back to the 13th century and later developed into one of the leading beach resorts on the German Baltic coast still preserving its authentic charme. The half-timbered gabled houses tell of the old days whereas the beach promenade is fitted with all the modern luxuries. This was the place where the famous wicker beach chair was first invented in Terms and conditions apply.