Name: 14 Day Jewels Of The Baltic
Brand: Holland America Line
SKU: 37798
Price: 1859 USD
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Explore and book Holland America Line 14 Day Jewels Of The Baltic on the Rotterdam departing from Rotterdam, The Netherlands on Sep 28, 2024 and ending in Visby, Sweden on Oct 12, 2024 Sail to Tallinn, Estonia, Helsinki, Finland, Oslo, Norway, Aarhus, Denmark, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Copenhagen, Denmark, Warnemunde, Germany, Stockholm, Sweden, Ronne, Denmark, Kiel, Germany, Visby, Sweden

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Group Rate

Rotterdam, The Netherlands Boarding Time To Be Assigned Visa Req For Some

Rotterdam is a bustling port city renowned for its modern architecture and vibrant cultural scene. Visitors can marvel at the innovative design of the Cube Houses, explore the extensive art collections at the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum, and take in panoramic views from the Euromast Tower. The city's dynamic waterfront, bustling markets, and diverse culinary offerings make it a lively and exciting destination. Rotterdam showcases the cutting-edge side of Dutch urban life.

Oslo, Norway

The Best of Oslo
A Taste of Oslo
Norwegian Explorers
Discover Oslo on Foot with Ice Bar
Scenic Oslo
Highlights of Oslo

Scenic Cruising Oslofjord (cruising Only)

Aarhus, Denmark

Private Shore Excursion: Highlights of Aarhus

Warnemunde (berlin), Germany Visa Req For Some

Warnemunde, Germany

Cold War Kaleidoscope (By Train)
Berlin - A 20th Century Experience 
Berlin From All Sides By Train
ACCESSIBLE BERLIN WALL, CHECKPOINT CHARLIE AND BRANDENBURG GATE
SACHSENHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP & BERLIN (BY TRAIN)
Berlin's Jewish History & Story By Train
Berlin Discovery (By Train)

Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn, Estonia offers medieval charm with its cobblestoned streets and historic architecture. The Old Town, a UNESCO site, is a journey through time, with modern amenities close at hand.

Helsinki, Finland

The Finnish capital, Helsinki, is a harmonious blend of neoclassical architecture, modern design, and natural beauty. As you cruise to Helsinki, explore its sea fortress, vibrant markets, and design districts, all while soaking in the Nordic culture and charm.

Cruising Stockholm Archipelago Cruising Only

Stockholm, Sweden Time Subject To Daylight Hoursvisa Req For Some

Stockholm, Sweden

Spread across 14 islands and connected by over 50 bridges, Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a picturesque city blending historic charm with modern flair. With its royal palaces, meandering waterways, and bustling old town, Stockholm offers cruisers a unique Nordic experience.

Visby, Gotland, Sweden Tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited Visa Req For Some

Visby, Sweden

Medieval Visby
Executive Collection Half Day Van
Executive Collection Half Day Minibus
Visby Walk and Historical Museum 
Visby By Bicycle
Executive Collection Half Day Minibus
Chef Led Local Farm Tour & Greenhouse Lunch

Ronne (bornholm), Denmark Tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited Visa Req For Some

Ronne, Denmark

Executive Collection Half Day Van
Executive Collection Half Day Minibus
Walking Tour of Ronne
The Best of Bornholm
Executive Collection Half Day Car
Discover Bornholm By Bike

Kiel (hamburg), Germany Visa Req For Some

Kiel, Germany

Located on the Baltic Sea, Kiel is renowned for its sailing events and maritime landmarks. The Kiel Canal, one of the world's busiest artificial waterways, offers cruisers a unique passage experience.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Dive into Copenhagen, Denmark's vibrant capital. With its historic palaces, modern design, and canal-front charm, cruising to Copenhagen ensures cultural experiences, architectural wonders, and the heart of Danish "hygge".

Rotterdam, The Netherlands Visa Req For Some

14 Day Jewels Of The Baltic

Baltic

Scandinavia

Europe

Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy.

Onboard Shopping

Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction — and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea.

Casino Action

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit. Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful. Enjoy the programs listed below and visit our Explorations Central discovery center on board. *

Explorations Central

Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a food & wine tasting, add a new recipe to your repertoire at a live cooking demonstration or indulge your senses at a fine dining event.For those looking to continue their epicurean immersion on shore, guest chefs lead select shore excursions*, exploring local cuisines while sharing their gastronomic expertise in the field.

Port to Table

Direct from Beale Street, B.B. King's All Stars bring the best of Memphis music to sea. From funky and fast to soulful and smooth, enjoy dancing and try specialty cocktails like the Lucille and Rock Me Baby.

B.B. Kings Blues Club

For aficionados, this is truly your whisk(e)y wonderland. At NOTES, a dedicated whisk(e)y bar guests can gaze in awe at the more than 120 labels on display — and sample some of the rarest whisk(e)y selections in the world. An interactive menu board and multiple tasting options are designed to identify uniquely personalized flavor profiles for every guest.

Notes

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center stage in The Crow's Nest at the top of the ship, where you can relax just about any time of day and enjoy your favorite drink.

Crow's Nest

Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.

Ocean Bar

Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going down in a crimson blaze? Enjoy both in this stylish hideaway – your destination for panoramic views and exotic cocktails, and just one of the wide selection of lounges and gathering places on board.

Tamarind Bar

Enjoy a refreshing drink with a view at the Panorama Bar, overlooking the lively Lido Pool. It's the perfect spot to pair a cocktail with a poolside snack or movie under the stars.



Panorama Bar

Sip on a cool cocktail while basking in the sun and savoring stunning ocean views from the deck lounge chairs. A laid-back vibe with unbeatable scenery.



Sea View Bar

Praised by Condé Nast Traveler for cuisine “that rivals the top restaurants on land,” Tamarind is the perfect place to explore the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan. The menu, which honors the elements of water, wood, fire and earth, features such exotic fare as wok-seared lobster, barramundi (Asian sea bass) in banana leaf and sushi, accompanied by chilled or heated sake. And, try our specialty sushi created in collaboration with Culinary Council member and Master Sushi Chef, Andy Matsuda.

Tamarind

At New York Pizza, choose from a variety of scrumptious, 9-inch, thin-crust pies. Named for New York’s famed five boroughs, our signature pizzas are made to order and topped with only the finest ingredients. Culinary Council member Ethan Stowell has also contributed signature pizza recipes to the menu. Enjoy your pizza by day while overlooking the Lido pool, and into the night. This venue is New York Deli & Pizza on Koningsdam, Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam, offering made-to-order deli sandwiches in addition to pizza.

New York Pizza

Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.

Pinnacle Grill

Named for Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, Rudi’s Sel de Mer is an intimate brasserie featuring classic French dishes reimagined with contemporary flair. Menu selections include whole Dover sole meunière with shaved pink Himalayan sea salt, oysters on the half shell, fruits de mer, and salt-crust baked branzino, as well as favorites such as steak frites, duck cassoulet and coq au vin. Conclude your dinner with a classic dessert and fine French cheeses. Meals at Sel de Mer are half price for kids 12 years old or under, or free when they order from the kids’ menu.

Rudi's Sel De Mer

For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, our Culinary Council,® an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs,  and our talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes. Enrich your journey with an extensive selection of wines, carefully selected by our Wine Curator, world-renowned wine critic James Suckling.

The Dining Room

Inspired by Culinary Council® member and world-renowned sushi master, Andy Matsuda, Nami Sushi offers a tempting array of the sushi rolls he’s created. Choose from such delectable selections as Tempura Lobster Roll with soft shell crab tempura; Dragon Roll with tempura shrimp, unagi sauce and avocado; Tsutsumi Roll with snapper, green olive, caper and avocado; Futomoki Roll with crab, yamagobo, avocado and cucumber; Volcano Roll with sesame-marinated salmon and Thai chilis; Nigiri sushi with tuna, salmon and ebi shrimp; and more. The word “nami,” Japanese in origin, means “wave” and is an homage to the ocean views you’ll enjoy as you dine on the freshest, tastiest and most inventive sushi at sea.

Nami Sushi

Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.

Dive-In

In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!

Canaletto

We have partnered with BBC Earth to bring you unforgettable new ways to experience the world's natural wonders. Through the innovative and breathtaking programming, guests will be taken closer to the ocean and the natural world through groundbreaking concerts and films.

BBC Earth in Concert

Feel the rhythm at the Rolling Stone Lounge, where a live band delivers rock, pop, and country hits every night. Grab a drink and hit the dance floor for an unforgettable evening of music and energy.



Rolling Stone Lounge

In an exclusive partnership with the world’s leading center for the performing arts, we proudly present Lincoln Center Stage, showcasing outstanding musicians performing multiple programs of chamber music most evenings, as well as afternoon recitals during leisurely days at sea.

Lincoln Center Stage

2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs.  Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room each night.

Billboard on Board

Experience world-class entertainment at World Stage, featuring captivating lectures by local experts and thrilling performances from top acts like Step One Dance Company and Cantaré. On select ships, a two-story LED screen enhances the immersive experience.

World Stage

Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perennially popular classics. You can also watch movies any time in your stateroom or suite. And aboard Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam, watch your favorite stars light up the night on a giant outdoor LED movie screen by the Lido Pool.

Movies On Board

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.

Club Hal

Teen cruisers enjoy mocktail parties, karaoke and trivia contests, jewelry making, video games, staff vs. teens volleyball tournaments, themed events and more.

Teens Programs (Ages 13-17)

Highlights for kids ages 3 to 6 include “Painting Picassos,” and “Sing-Along Storytime,” as well as theme parties, such as “Dino-Mite Night” and “Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure.”

Kids Programs (Ages 3-6)

From ice-cream eating contests to gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.

Tweens Programs (Ages 7-12)

Children with special needs are invited to attend Club HAL activities based on their chronological age; our staff is trained to work with special needs children. Please let us know when booking your reservation.

Special Needs

Club HAL activities are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on port days. Lunch is available for participants between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must be registered and signed into and out of programming by a parent or guardian.

Port Day Activities

Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.

Fitness

During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. This heavenly retreat nurtures every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. In the spa, pamper your skin with facial treatments featuring premium, naturally sourced ingredients. Nurture your body, too, with massage treatments employing time-honored, hands-on massage techniques gleaned from around the world.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Enjoy a game of pickleball on top-deck courts with stunning ocean views. Play casually anytime or join a tournament, with beginner lessons available for newcomers. Complimentary equipment provided, weather permitting.



Pickleball At Sea

Named Rotterdam, our newest cruise ship makes a dazzling debut in the Caribbean this November.  Rotterdam hits all the right notes: exquisite dining, innovative entertainment, superbly appointed staterooms and suites, the finest service and craftsmanship that reflects nearly 150 years of expertise. Music is front and center on Rotterdam and the result is a ship that moves—not only through water, but through the hearts of guests. With world-class dining and the best live music at sea, this new cruise ship creates the soundtrack to the discoveries you’ll make each day.

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit.  Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful.

Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a food & wine tasting, add a new recipe to your repertoire at a live cooking demonstration or indulge your senses at a fine dining event. For those looking to continue their epicurean immersion on shore, guest chefs lead select shore excursions*, exploring local cuisines while sharing their gastronomic expertise in the field. *Shore excursions and fine dining events require an additional cost.

Step into the pages of Rolling Stone magazine for a unique experience chronicling rock history as a live band kicks out iconic hits by your favorite stars.

Rolling Stone Rock Room

B.B. King's Blues Club

Watch music shows and other entertainment like you never have before at World Stage. Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam bring the World Stage experience to the next level with a two-story, 270-degree wraparound LED screen. A perfect panorama of sight and sound.

Holland America Line

Rotterdam

It's a short ride from the port area into the very charming city of Århus, where you will see its many highlights. Begin with a drive past City Hall; then, continue to the University -- the second-largest in Denmark with 13,000 students.

Discover Århus' heritage on a walking tour through the Old Town. Along the way, your guide recounts the city's history, from its founding sometime in the 7th century to the present day. Århus is likely the oldest city in all of Scandinavia -- its bishopric dates to the 9th century and the city is mentioned in the Icelandic sagas.

Transfer to the city center for a stroll along the Århus Canal. The canal has been of great significance to the history of the city, and today it is a natural gathering point with the numerous cafés stretched like pearls along its banks.

A Dutch-speaking guide leads this tour (or a guide with a Dutch interpreter). A limited number of Dutch guides and interpreters are available in this port; book early to avoid disappointment. This is not a bilingual tour; tours guided in English are available at Exploration Central on our website.

A truly memorable countryside tour takes you by motor coach northeast of Århus towards Mols -- a very hilly region whose topography is quite dissimilar to the rest of Denmark. During certain times of the year, the hills are covered in a carpet of heather, rivaling the famous scenery of Scotland. At the town of Ebeltoft, your coach will stop for a while so you can stroll through the cobblestone streets and enjoy the old houses.

Transfer to Marselisborg Deer Park, a small safari park where you will find wild boars, roe and sika deer. Walk with your guide through the peaceful park -- you might come very close to some of the local fauna.

On a panoramic drive through the streets of Copenhagen, travel through the city to see the Stock Exchange, Christiansborg Palace, the Danish Parliament, City Hall Square, the main shopping area, the Strøget and Rosenborg Castle.

Set off on an enjoyable narrated tour to Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød. This elegant Dutch Renaissance structure straddles three small islands and has all the trappings of a fairytale castle, but it was gainfully employed as royal residence and setting for important ceremonial events from the 1600s to the 1850s. It now serves as the National Museum of History and is best known for its outstanding collection of portraits -- the largest of its kind in Denmark. Your guided tour begins at the Neptune Fountain and visits the rooms of the King's Wing, the Church, and the impressive Knight's Hall, which boasts an intricate carved wooden ceiling.

Board a canal boat at Gammel Strand for a mini-cruise through the harbor and along the picturesque canals of old Christianshavn.

This scenic tour will take you to Dragoer -- one of Denmark's oldest and quaintest fishing villages. This exceptionally well-preserved town owes its lovely ambiance to the fact that conservation work was started very early here, way back in 1934. In 1978, Dragoer became Denmark's first pedestrian-only town. This was quite avant-garde at the time.

The coach will take you from the pier to Senate Square, where the Lutheran Church stands near the Senate Building, and the University boasts a neo-Classical style. Along the way you will see the formidable buildings that dominate Helsinki's skyline -- the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Finlandia Hall, the National Museum and Parliament House.

A panoramic drive takes you past the shipyard along the coastal road to the Embassy Park, the colorful open-air market, and Senate Square with its elegant Lutheran Cathedral. Watch for the Uspenski Cathedral and the icebreakers docked for the summer season. Mannerheim Street is the main street through the city, where you can see the Parliament House, the National Museum and the Finlandia Hall Concert & Convention Center designed by architect Alvar Aalto.

A Dutch-speaking guide leads this tour (or a guide with a Dutch interpreter). A limited number of Dutch guides and interpreters are available in this port; book early to avoid disappointment. This is not a bilingual tour; please see Helsinki Highlights for the same tour guided in English.

Visit the famous Rock Church -- an intriguing modern-day structure built entirely into bedrock and quarried stone -- and pass City Hall, the President's Palace, Olympic Stadium (currently under renovation until 2019), the Opera House and the Parliament House.

A short motorcoach ride brings you to the city center -- a fascinating mix of East and West, old and new. Yet, despite a myriad of influences, you'll note that a distinctive Finnish flavor pervades this unique city.

Dive into the scenic countryside of Schleswig-Holstein, known as 'the Switzerland of North Germany' due to the gently rolling hills that shape the landscape.

Pass the famous Town Hall, Kiel Fjord and the impressive Kiel Canal -- the world's busiest artificial waterway, connecting the North Sea with the Baltic. Kiel has the reputation of being the unofficial world capital of sailing, since the city hosted the Olympic sailing competitions in1936 and 1972. Enjoy a 30-minute stop at the Kiel-Holtenau locks. The observation deck there gives you a direct view of the new lock. Interpretive panels offer additional information on the Kiel Canal and canal shipping.

The Hanseatic City of Hamburg is Germany's second-largest metropolis and one of Europe's largest ports. After an approximately 90-minute escorted journey by coach you will arrive in Hamburg and meet your city guide. Elegant and cosmopolitan Hamburg is now a city of palatial office buildings, magnificent promenades, international musicals and extravagant shopping malls. The magical aura of far-away places is still alive in the Warehouse Quarter with its little canals, but Hamburg is also Germany's greenest city with many spacious lawns and lovely parks.

This transfer may suit you if you would like to explore on your own. It consists of a motor coach ride from the ship to Hamburg. You will be dropped off at a central location, and the coach escort will advise you of the pick-up time for the return journey. You will receive an 'emergency kit' which contains important telephone numbers along with information and an emergency number, should you get lost or need assistance in Hamburg.

A 90-minute escorted journey by coach brings you to the Hanseatic City of Hamburg -- Germany's second-largest metropolis and one of Europe's largest ports. With office buildings, promenades, upscale shopping malls, elegant and cosmopolitan Hamburg is now a destination city for Europeans and for visitors from further afield. The magical aura of far-away places is still alive in the Warehouse Quarter with its little canals, but Hamburg is also Germany's greenest city with many spacious lawns and lovely parks. Meet your city guide and set out on a panoramic drive through this bustling city, passing the City Hall and Germany's oldest Stock Exchange.

Meet your guide at the pier and he/she will offer a brief introduction to your bicycle. From the starting point, head along the beautiful promenade and Kiel Fjord for about 75 minutes. At the Kiel Canal -- the busiest artificial waterway in the world -- you will have a chance to see the Holtenau Locks up close. The canal is the gateway to the Baltic, Scandinavia and Russia and it connects the region to worldwide maritime traffic. You will be amazingly close to the giant ships passing through the canal. Enjoy a break for a cup of coffee and a slice of cake before a further 90-minute cycle ride through the intriguing landscape of the Kiel Canal region and the beautiful landscapes of Schleswig Holstein province on your way back to the pier.

This transfer may suit you if you would like to explore on your own. It consists of a motor coach ride from the ship to Lübeck. You will be dropped off at a central location, and the coach escort will advise you of the pick-up time for the return journey. You will receive an 'emergency kit' which contains important telephone numbers along with information and an emergency number, should you get lost or need assistance in Lübeck.

A guided walk through Oslo takes you past historic buildings, cozy cafés and art galleries. In the city's Golden Center, view the splendid monuments and buildings around Karl Johan Street -- the Parliament building, the University, the National Theatre, the Royal Palace and the police horse stables.

A short walk from the pier brings you to the biking center, not far away. Gear up with a bicycle and helmet and listen to some safety instructions before you venture out in the wonderful city of Oslo.Discover many of the major sights in a fun and relaxed way as this approximately three-hour adventure has you cycling along car-free paths, through parks, down hidden back streets and along the fjord. There is plenty of time for stops and pictures, and no specific fitness level is required.

A pleasant sightseeing drive by motor coach takes you through the center of Oslo, past Akershus Fortress, the Parliament Buildings, the Royal Palace, the National Theatre, Oslo's university and the Nobel Institute.

Discover beautiful Oslo on a brief city tour, with your guide pointing out such memorable highlights as the Royal Palace, Town Hall, the National Theatre and the city's modern center of shops and office blocks. Take a 45- to 60-minute walk at Vigeland Park to view the world's largest collection of sculptures executed by one single artist -- Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943).

Departing from the pier, you guide will provide an interesting commentary as you pass Akershus Fortress and the Opera House. You'll take a guided tour of Vigeland Sculpture Park, created and built by Gustav Vigeland. The park is home to 121 sculptured figures together with the landmark 'Monolith', fountain and bridge. Your guide will escort you through the park, and explain the different sculptures and monuments along the way.

Drive through the center of Oslo, passing Akershus Fortress, the Parliament building, Karl Johan Street, the Royal Palace and the Nobel Institute. The amazing Vigeland Sculpture Park was created and completed by one man -- Gustav Vigeland. Centrally placed in the park is the 55-foot-tall monolith, featuring 121 stone figures of men, women and children climbing on top of each other in their struggle for life. Walk with your guide through the park to see more than 150 stone and bronze sculptures, each symbolizing a different stage in the lifespan of mankind.

Your yellow 'bus' starts out on land and takes you on a panoramic drive through the Netherlands' second city. Watch for the highlights, including the modern architecture of the Weena building situated in the business district. This is a splendid example of art-meets-commerce -- a common theme in Rotterdam. View the Café Rotterdam, Schouwburgplein, Kop van Zuid, and Coolsingel with the Town Hall and central Post Office,

Head out on a scenic journey along the IJssel and enjoy the typical Dutch landscape. Your first stop will be as a 17th century Cheese farm in the countryside. Here you will see firsthand how cheese is made and how you can recognize a 'real Gouda cheese'. You will also have an opportunity to sample some of the cheeses.

Discover Rotterdam's cultural and culinary delights on a guided tour of the city by bicycle.

The tulip has become a revered symbol of the Netherlands. Keukenhof town is the middle of the most important bulb-growing area in Holland. Originally, the area surrounding Keukenhof was used for hunting and for collecting herbs for the castle -- hence the name Keukenhof, meaning 'the kitchen garden'.

The windmills of Kinderdijk, built in the 1700s, are collectively a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 19 windmills that remain intact today are lined up along the riverfront, and were used to pump rising water to the canal and thus keep the village dry. Incidentally, the name of this charming village comes from the time of the St Elisabeth flood in 1421, when the villagers found a baby (kind) on the dike (dijk).

Stockholm, strategically built where the freshwater Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, shows her best side to her waterways. Often referred to as Beauty on Water, Stockholm is built upon 14 different islands and the mainland, all linked by more than 50 bridges. Water plays and important role in everyday life, and boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities in this capital city where more than a third of the total surface area is water. Incidentally, an additional one-third is comprised of parks, open space and green belts.

Drottningholm Palace was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sweden. It was chosen because it is regarded as the country's best-preserved example of an 18th-century palatial setting, and is also representative of all European royal architecture modeled on Versailles.

Enjoy the historic elegance of the exterior of the dominating Royal Palace and stroll along the narrow, twisting alleys and cobblestone streets of Stockholm's oldest quarter.

In Stockholm's Old Town (Gamla Stan), stroll along the narrow, twisting alleys and cobblestone streets to see some of the city's finest sights. Savor the Bohemian atmosphere among houses that date from the 16th to the 19th centuries -- complete with Baroque doorways and regal Coats of Arms.

Visit Stockholm's imposing City Hall -- a magnificent red brick building that was the result of a 12-year effort by the combined elite of Swedish construction workers, sculptors, artists and craftsmen. It is renowned for its architecture, murals and mosaics, and as the site of the Nobel Prize Banquet. Experience the grandeur and spaciousness of the impressive, stately Blue and Golden Halls.

View the highlights of Tallinn on this panoramic drive. Pass Pirita -- site of the 1980 Olympic Games -- and the 16th-century ruins of St Bridget's Convent. Watch for the Song Festival grounds, and back in central Tallinn, you will see the walls and towers that surround the Old Town area.

A short coach transfer from the pier brings you to Tallinn's extraordinary Old Town. Leave your coach and walk approximately 500 yards along the Lower Town's cobblestone streets. Watch for the House of Blackheads, the Holy Spirit Church and the Town Hall.

Drive to Nunne Street in the northeast part of Tallinn's medieval Lower Town. Continue your walk to Town Hall Square to view the Gothic-style Town Hall. Take advantage of some free time for shopping at the art galleries, souvenir shops, jewelers and Estonian handicraft shops located in this area.

An approximately 2½-hour escorted motorcoach ride takes you from Warnemünde to the city of Oranienburg, located 20 miles north of Berlin. During the journey, your host will hand out a light breakfast snack and coffee.

An approximately two-hour escorted train ride takes you from Warnemünde to the city of Oranienburg, located 20 miles north of Berlin. During the journey, your host will hand out a light breakfast snack and coffee.

Begin your day with a scenic, escorted coach ride through the countryside of northern Germany, passing open fields, green forests and lovely villages. During the approximately three-hour trip, your host will provide snacks as well as city maps of Berlin.

Purchase the Berlin on Your Own by Motor Coach (Tour 12424) or Berlin on Your Own by Train (12403) as your transportation to the heart of Berlin; then this shore excursion kicks in and your driver/guide will meet you on the train platform.

In Berlin, your host will advise you of the pick-up time for the return journey to Warnemünde in the late afternoon. You will have approximately 4½ hours to explore Berlin on your own.

Your tour begins as you board the train for an approximately 2½ -hour escorted ride to Berlin. Enjoy a light breakfast snack, accompanied by tea and coffee, along the way. In Berlin, board a motorcoach with a local guide for a panoramic drive to view the city's main highlights. Snap photos of the remnants of the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie -- the point separating East and West Berlin. Soviet and American tanks briefly faced off at this location during the Berlin Crisis of 1961.

This scenic tour will take you to Dragoer -- one of Denmark's oldest and quaintest fishing villages. This exceptionally well-preserved town owes its lovely ambience to the fact that conservation work was started very early here, way back in 1934. In 1978, Dragoer became Denmark's first pedestrian-only town. This was quite avant-garde at the time.

A transfer takes you to the jetty, where you will board a canal boat for a mini-cruise through the harbor and along the picturesque canals of old Christianshavn. Enjoy the views as you pass Christiansborg Palace and the Nyhavn canal area, heading into the inner harbor to spot the famous Little Mermaid statue along the way.

The ground around Roskilde was once walked by Viking warriors. Travel to the Viking Ship Museum in this ancient town to see the thousand-year-old remains of five Viking longboats excavated from the bottom of Roskilde Fjord.

Copenhagen is one of the most fascinating cities in the Baltic region, and on this panoramic introduction to the Danish capital you will see close to 850 years of recorded history.

Non-alcoholic beverage package	$8 - $17.95
Alcoholic beverage package	$54.95 - $59.95
Gratuities	$15.50 - $17
Wi-fi internet access	$10 - $20
Specialty dining	Varies
Spa packages & shore excursions	Varies

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14 Day Jewels Of The Baltic

14 Day Jewels Of The Baltic

Cruise highlights

Itinerary

Shore excursions

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About the ship

Rotterdam

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14 Day Jewels Of The Baltic

14 Day Jewels Of The Baltic

Cruise highlights

Itinerary

Shore excursions

Amenities

About the ship

Rotterdam

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