Changing Tides of History: Cruising the Baltic Sea Countries on Le Bougainville

Experience the cultural rebirth of the Baltic states, the magnificent imperial riches of St. Petersburg and the luminous “White Nights of Summer” on this remarkable six-country, eight-night Baltic Sea cruise. Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear an enriching presentation by former President of Poland Lech Wałęsa. Cruise the Baltic Sea aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star Le Bougainville, from Stockholm, Sweden, to Copenhagen, Denmark, with an excursion included in every port. Revel in the medieval charms of Tallinn, Estonia, and Visby, Sweden, both UNESCO World Heritage sites; discover the stunning architecture of cosmopolitan Helsinki, Finland; and immerse yourself in the historic epicenter of the Solidarity movement in Gda´nsk, Poland. Enjoy two days exploring regal St. Petersburg, including a specially arranged early entry into the world-acclaimed State Hermitage Museum, a visit to Peter and Paul Fortress and an excursion to Catherine’s Palace and Petrodvorets, two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Splendors of Stockholm Pre-Cruise and Wonders of Norway Post-Cruise Options.

Schedule by Day

• Jul 24: Depart the U.S.
• Jul 25: Arrive Stockholm, Sweden / Embark Le Bougainville
• Jul 26: Helsinki, Finland
• Jul 27: St. Petersburg, Russia
• Jul 28: St. Petersburg
• Jul 29: Tallinn, Estonia
• Jul 30: Visby, Gotland Island, Sweden
• Jul 31: Gda´nsk, Poland
• Aug 1: Cruising the Baltic Sea
• Aug 2: Copenhagen / Disembark ship / Return home

Pricing

 Starting from $7,610 per person double occupancy

Accommodations

• 8 nights aboard Le Bougainville

Optional Extensions

Pre-Extension: Splendors of Stockholm
Information forthcoming

Post-Extension: Wonders of Norway
Information forthcoming

What to Expect

Activity Level 3