2017

Elaborate palaces, grand churches, sumptuous estates, and gilded façades: St. Petersburg is rich in architectural masterpieces and artistic treasures. The second city of modern Russia, it is the country’s intellectual and cultural center. Be sure to explore its grandeur in full, from comprehensive day tours to a delightful evening on a riverboat or at the ballet.

 

Elaborate palaces, grand churches, sumptuous estates, and gilded façades: St. Petersburg is rich in architectural masterpieces and artistic treasures. The second city of modern Russia, it is the country’s intellectual and cultural center. Be sure to explore its grandeur in full, from comprehensive day tours to a delightful evening on a riverboat or at the ballet.

 

Tallinn charms with lively cafes, cool galleries and medieval heritage. Stone walls circle its preserved Old Town, where the Estonian parliament meets in a 13th-century castle whose hilltop location offers the best views.

 

With an architectural heritage that ranges from medieval to Art Nouveau and ultra modern, Riga is a lively fusion of old and new. Near the capital is a seaside resort where tsars once swam and a medieval town home to a trio of castles.

 

This is the time to personalize your cruise experience—you can participate in any or all the activities scheduled onboard or do nothing more strenuous than lift an umbrella drink while reading a book poolside.

 

Water and green space are never far away in the stylish Swedish capital, built on 14 islands with acres of parks. But don’t miss the medieval Old Town, whose narrowing streets are lined with unique shops, art galleries and cafés.