In St. Petersburg discover the world-class treasures inside The State Hermitage Museum and visit the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood
5. CULTURAL TREASURES OF ST. PETERSBURG Arrive in St. Petersburg, where your ship docks for two nights. Our guided city tour includes the 18th-century Peter and Paul Fortress and the Cathedral, burial ground of the Romanov Dynasty. An early pre-theatre dinner aboard your yacht precedes a memorable night of cultural entertainment at Yusupov Palace, featuring a tour, champagne reception, and private opera and Russian ballet performances! Meals BLD
6. THE STATE HERMITAGE MUSEUM Our 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; its vast collections reflect the development of art and culture through the ages, and rank among the world’s finest. Following lunch at a local restaurant, visit the spectacular Church of Our Savior on
MEET TAUCK LECTURER ÅSA
ÖVRELID We’re pleased to announce that Tauck lecturer Åsa Övrelid will be sailing aboard ship on every
departure of St. Petersburg & the Baltic Sea. An experienced naturalist and a lecturer at two Swedish universities who has lived in both Finland and Denmark and currently resides in Stockholm, Åsa will offer expert insights on the Baltic Sea and marine archaeology; the history, economics and contemporary political situation of the Baltic region; and Russia and the Romanov Dynasty. According to guests who have sailed with her, she makes this cruise extra special and even more fun!
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Spilled Blood, built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated in 1881. Afterward enjoy free time before returning to your yacht for dinner using our shuttle service. Meals BLD
7. CATHERINE PALACE (THE SUMMER PALACE) Head off into the Russian countryside today on an excursion to Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) for a guided tour of opulent Catherine Palace. The Romanovs’ summer home, this Baroque palace, built in stages that reflect the character and taste of the empress in charge at the time, has an unmistakable striking gold, blue and white façade. See the fabulous interior, including the infamous Amber Room, and stroll through the magnificent gardens. Enjoy traditional Russian folkloric entertainment during lunch ashore. Your day also includes viewing the Leningrad Victory Monument, commemorating the heroes of the Siege of Leningrad during World War II. Return to your ship in St. Petersburg for a late afternoon sail away. Meals BLD
8. ANCIENT TALLINN, ESTONIA Dock in Tallinn this morning, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and the capital of modern Estonia. Experience Tallinn, past and present, on a drive through its modern suburbs and a walking tour along its historic cobblestone streets with your local guide. See restored St. Nicholas Church, once doubling as both a fortress and a church before the town’s protective walls were built and today a museum specializing in works of religious art, exquisite altarpieces, Baroque chandeliers and medieval burial slabs, along with contemporary works by the town’s craft guilds. Meander through winding streets to Toompea Castle, the seat of the Parliament of the Republic of Estonia; and feel the energy of Market Square, serving as a marketplace since the eleventh century. After time to explore on your own, our shuttle will bring you back to the ship. Meals BLD
9. CRUISING THE BALTIC SEA Spend a full day cruising the Baltic Sea to Copenhagen. You might spot quite a bit of activity at sea as the Baltic has some
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