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Day 1 Harwich

Day 2 At Sea

Day 3 Aarhus 08:00 - 16:00 

There’s a great atmosphere about Aarhus, an old world charm you can’t help but fall in love with. Whether you’re losing yourself in the alleyways of the Latin quarter, sipping coffee in the riverside cafes of Vadestedet, or cosying up in some of Europe’s snuggest pubs, you’ll agree it’s got a spellbinding quality that leaves other cities green with envy. Don’t miss a wander round the open-air museum that is Den Gamble By, the city’s old town. Its tangled web of cobblestone streets brim with gems dating from the Renaissance period right through to World War I. Take a trip to Ebeltoft, a gorgeous town of winding streets, crooked houses and the smallest unaltered town hall in Denmark.

Don’t miss the Renaissance Rosenholm Castle that’s right nearby. It’s been with the same family since it was built in 1560. Be enchanted by Silkenborg, a corner of Denmark which offers up some seriously impressive scenery. Think soaring peaks, emerald forests and a chain of beautiful blue lakes. Beautiful.

Day 4 At Sea

Day 5 Helsinki 10:00 - 18:00

Cruise into one of the world’s most beautiful harbours, right into the heart of one of Europe’s most exciting cities.

With more shops, sights, bars and restaurants than you can shake a stick at, this chic metropolis will linger in the mind long after you’ve set sail for your next adventure. Make a beeline for the historical centre and prepare to be wowed. It’s an architectural feast, with treasures like Senate Square, the City Hall, the Presidential Palace and the Opera House all jostling for your attention - and your camera lens.

When you’ve had your fill of sights, take a wander through Gardenia, Helsinki’s lush tropical gardens.
Don’t forget the Ateneum, the National Gallery of Finland, home to Finnish and European art from the 1700s right through to the 1960s.

Day 6 St Petersburg 08:00 - 23:59

Beautiful bridges. Shimmering canals. Ornate palaces. St Petersburg really is special. It’s one architectural delight after another. Even its metro stations resemble underground palaces. In short, it’s everything you want out of Russia - right down to those Mr Whippy-esque cathedral spires.

Tick off a rich list of sights, including the gilded cupola of St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Palace Square with its beautiful Baroque Winter Palace. Discover the Hermitage, home to an astounding collection of three million pieces of art. Feast your eyes on works by grand masters like Leonardo Da Vinci, Titian, El Greco and Rembrandt. Enjoy a magical night at the ballet at the Conservatoire Theatre, which belongs to the oldest musical school in Russia.

Visit Russia’s capital, Moscow, where you can delve into the great treasure trove that is Kremlin, the old royal citadel that’s packed with palaces and cathedrals. Queue for a sighting of the famously embalmed body of Lenin, then stock up on caviar at the landmark GUM store.

Looking for something a little more contemporary? Then hit the shops along Nevsky Prospect and give the vodka bars a whirl.

Day 7 St Petersburg 00:01 - 18:00

Day 8 Tallinn 08:00 - 17:00

Across the water from Finland lies this captivating World Heritage Site, the capital city of Estonia. Without doubt, Tallinn is one of Europe’s most remarkable architectural havens. The old town is a magnificent jumble of Medieval walls and turrets, spires and winding cobbled hills. Don’t forget your cameras for this one.

Start off with a trip to Toompea. Here you’ll find the beautiful Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Toompea Castle, where Estonia’s parliament sits. Follow the twisting cobbled streets that open out on to Town Hall Square, whose pièce de résistance is Europe’s oldest surviving Gothic town hall. Look out for the building’s 16th-century weathervane. It depicts Old Thomas, the Medieval warrior and guardian of the city. When you’re ready for a rest, pull up a chair in one of the city’s open-air cafés and taste Saku, the local beer.

Day 9 Stockholm 09:00 - 18:00

Spread out across 14 islands, spotless Stockholm is an enchanting slice of Scandinavia. Bursting with museums, galleries, bars and restaurants, there’s never a dull moment in this spellbinding city. Explore the quaint cobbled streets of the old town and stumble upon the splendid Royal Palace, surrounded by grand houses and elegant boutiques.

Discover some of the city’s museums. There are 70 in total, the two favourites being the National Museum of Art and the Vasa Museum. In the Vasa you’ll find a 17th-century royal warship that sank in the harbour in 1628 and was preserved for 300 years.

Flex your credit card in the city’s legendary shopping districts. Then spoil yourself rotten with a traditional Swedish massage in a gorgeous Art Nouveau spa.

Day 10 At Sea

Day 11 Warnemunde 08:00 - 20:00

Splash out with a trip to the Little Mermaid. This dinky little lady is, after all, to Copenhagen what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris and Lady Liberty is to New York. Visit Tivoli Gardens, on of the best-known attractions in Scandinavia. More than 30 amusement rides and attractions find a home in a blanket of sweet-smelling blooms and gardens. Stroll past pastel townhouses to the historical Christiansborg and Amelienborg Palaces.

Make a beeline for Christianshavn, an area bursting with houseboats and bridges that pack plenty of charm. Take in Stroget, the world’s longest pedestrian street, where pavement cafés tempt you to rest for a while and watch street performers entertain.

Day 13 At Sea

Day 14 Harwich

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