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From grandiose Catherine Palace (which even Catherine the Great considered over the top) to the awe-inspiring State Hermitage Museum, you’ll experience the best of St. Petersburg with Tauck


Old Copenhagen in colorful Nyhavn, the frequent home of Hans Christian Andersen, who lived at #20, #67 and #18 at various times. Spend the remainder of the day exploring as you wish; you may want to visit Tivoli Gardens – tickets for a visit are included – and fashionable Strøget. Meals B


3. ROSKILDE /  EMBARK LE BOREAL Travel to the ancient Viking town of Roskilde, Denmark’s original capital, for a tour of the Viking Ship Museum; its collection of Nordic vessels includes full-size replicas of prehistoric boats as well as 11th-century Viking ships excavated from the sea floor. Return to Copenhagen and embark your elegant modern-day yacht, Le Boreal, for your 8-night cruise. Meals BLD


4.  CRUISING THE BALTIC SEA Spend a full day cruising aboard the award-winning yacht, Le Boreal, named “Best Newcomer of the Year in 2010” for her personality and eco-friendly technologies. Enjoy all the amenities your mega-yacht has to offer as it cruises the Baltic Sea to Riga, Latvia. Work out in the window-walled fitness center; take a refreshing dip in the pool; or relax at the open-air bar. Meals BLD


5.  RIGA,AMIX OF OLD AND NEW Go ashore in Riga, Latvia, for a fascinating look at this fairy-tale Baltic city. Drive through New Town past a parade of Art Nouveau buildings and explore Riga Market. In Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, walk with us to Riga Castle, built in 1330 and today Latvia’s presidential residence. See the Swedish Gate; St. Peter’s Church, on the same site since 1209; the medieval Three Brothers dwelling houses; and visit Herder Square. Dine aboard ship tonight. Meals BLD


6.  ANCIENT TALLINN,ESTONIA Dock this afternoon in the walled medieval city of Tallinn; this ancient city – now the capital of modern Estonia – captures your heart with its well-preserved buildings and monuments. Drive through Tallinn’s suburbs, and stroll its cobblestone streets with


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your local guide on a walking tour. Meander through a maze of winding streets to 13th-century Toompea Castle, and experience the energy of Market Square. You will have time this afternoon to explore the sights on your own. Tauck’s shuttle will bring you back to the ship; we set sail for Russia tonight. Meals BLD


7.  DISCOVER ST. PETERSBURG Arrive in St. Petersburg, where Le Boreal docks for two nights. Join us for a city tour including 18th-century Peter and Paul Fortress and the golden-spired Cathedral, imperial burial ground of the Romanov Dynasty. The day includes a stop at the Church of our Savior on Spilled Blood, and a vodka tasting at a local restaurant; shuttle service brings you back to the pier. A pre-theatre dinner aboard Le Boreal precedes a memorable night of cultural entertainment at a royal palace featuring champagne, opera and Russian ballet! Meals BLD


8.  ST. PETERSBURG’S TREASURES Tauck’s privately guided excursions today take you inside St. Petersburg’s most revered sights at the best times to see them to allow for more leisurely exploration. Depart for Palace Square and a visit to The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg; its vast collections reflect the development of art and world cultures from the Stone Age through the 21st century, and rank among the world’s finest. After lunch, enjoy the rest of the afternoon free in St. Petersburg before returning to Le Boreal for dinner. Meals BLD


9.  CATHERINE PALACE (THE SUMMER PALACE) Venture outside of city limits to Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) for a guided tour of opulent Catherine Palace, the Romanovs’ summer home, distinctively designed with a striking blue and white façade. Russian folkloric entertainment is on the menu during lunch at a local restaurant. Le Boreal departs St. Petersburg this afternoon, bound for Helsinki, Finland. Meals BLD


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