Seaside Capitals of the Baltic
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Overview
Highlights
- Discover and compare the cosmopolitan capital cities of Copenhagen, Tallinn, Helsinki and Stockholm.
- Explore the palaces of the tsars in Saint Petersburg and examine the treasures of the State Hermitage Museum.
- Learn about the powerful Hanseatic League of cities and merchant guilds in the German seaport of Rostock.
What's this trip about?
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Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- 14 nights of accommodations
- 5 expert-led lectures
- 12 expert-led field trips
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
- Taxes
Itinerary
In Flight
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Copenhagen Strand Hotel
Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon: If you arrive before rooms are available, you may leave your luggage with the concierge and go out for a walk or relax in the hotel. After...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Copenhagen Strand Hotel
Activity note: Walking about 1 mile; some cobblestone surfaces, one short, steep, slope to ascend/descend.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Founded circa 1160, Cop...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Zuiderdam
Activity note: Walking 700 yards from motorcoach to park; uneven, cobblestone surfaces. In the castle, several steep, spiral stairs to ascend/descend; no elevators.
Breakfast: At the ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Zuiderdam
Activity note: Walking approximately 2 miles on cobblestones; some uneven ground.
Breakfast: The Lido Restaurant is cafeteria style for breakfast and offers dishes such as cooked-to-o...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Zuiderdam
Activity note: N/A
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: We’ll meet with our Study Leader for an onboard presentation on topics related to the program theme.
Lunch: Aboard sh...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Zuiderdam
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking about 2 miles; uneven, cobblestone surfaces; steep hills, long flights of steps.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: From the U...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Zuiderdam
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. At the Hermitage, walking about 1/2 mile indoors, about 1.5 miles outdoors; flights of stairs, crowded conditions. At the Hermitage, walking throu...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Zuiderdam
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. The drive to Peterhof is about 12.5 miles (20.5 kilometers), approximately 1 hour. Walking at Peterhof about 1.5 miles; flights of stairs up/down,...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Zuiderdam
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; walking a few hundred yards.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: We’ll have another full day field trip beginning with an expert led ex...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Zuiderdam
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking about 2 miles at Gamla Stan; steep hills, cobblestone streets; those who wish may remain on the motorcoach.
Breakfast: Aboard ship....
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Zuiderdam
Activity note: N/A
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: We'll begin our second day in Stockholm with a discovery of Drottningholm Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage list. It is the mo...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Zuiderdam
Activity note: N/A
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: We’ll meet with our Study Leader for an informative presentation.
Lunch: Aboard ship.
Afternoon: We’ll have another expert presentation by our Study Leader.
Dinner: Aboard ship.
Evening: At leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Zuiderdam
Activity note: Walking about 2 miles, mostly even paved surfaces; short section with uneven, cobblestone surfaces and a few steps.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: We’ll begin ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Zuiderdam
Activity note: N/A
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: We’ll meet with our Study Leader to gain more in depth insights into the history and culture of Copenhagen. The ship is sche...
In Flight B
Activity note: Disembarkation will begin at 8:00 a.m. This usually takes approximately an hour, followed by airport transfers for those on Road Scholar group flights. If you are an independent traveler (POP status), see “Ground Transportation from ...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Road Scholar, the not-for-profit leader in educational travel since 1975, offers 5,500 educational tours in all 50 states and 150 countries. Alongside local and renowned experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more.
Programs For Whatever You Love to Do:
Much more than a tour, a Road Scholar program is a true learning adventure. Whether you join us in Seattle or Santiago, Beijing or Berlin, Road Scholar programs all share four unique attributes:
--Exceptional opportunities for learning and exploration through special behind-the-scenes access to the world's most fascinating treasures, led by our passionate and knowledgeable instructors.
--The shared fellowship of learning and warm camaraderie, whether a solo traveler or with a companion.
--Comfortable accommodations and appetizing meals.
--Excellent value.
Explore Your Mind and the World:
There are no grades or tests on Road Scholar programs. All that's needed is an inquiring mind, an adventurous spirit, and the belief that learning and discovery are lifelong pursuits.
Established in 1975, Road Scholar offers participants once-in-a-lifetime experiences delivered by local and world-renowned experts. Experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural excursions and study cruises to walking, biking and more.
Our Most Popular Tours:
Adventures Afloat Cruises: On these educational cruises, you’ll traverse some of the world's most spectacular waterways, offering you a convenient and rewarding way to learn and explore aboard ocean liners, riverboats and small ships.
Independent City Discoveries: Combine structured learning with independent discovery — each program includes hotel accommodations and some meals, lectures, expert-led field trips and detailed outlines for four self-guided excursions.
Grandparent Travel: Discover and explore together with your grandchild through interactive learning experiences and field trips. Both you and your grandchild will share the joy of learning with other grandparents and their grandchildren, bridging generations and opening doors to discovery and friendship.
National Parks: From Denali to the Everglades and countless beautiful, historic places in between, field trips to America’s National Parks reveal what tourists can’t see on their own, with specialized experts showing you how to track wildlife or lead you to the spot with the most awe-inspiring view.
Outdoor Adventures: From hiking in the Grand Canyon to exploring France by barge and bicycle, to sharpening your golf or tennis skills, these active programs exercise the body and the mind.
Service Learning: From tutoring school children or helping restore a crucial forest habitat for wildlife, to assisting with artifact restoration and museum curatorial work, Service Learning adventures are an opportunity to make a difference in the world.
Small Groups: Love to learn in a small-group setting? Check out this collection of programs that have 10-24 participants.
Why Road Scholar?
You Can't Beat Road Scholar's Remarkable Value: Our all-inclusive prices have no hidden costs. Compare the price of one of our programs to what it would cost to duplicate the experience on your own (if that's even possible) and you'll see what we mean by "remarkable value."
Lifelong Learning and Lifelong Friends: When you participate in a Road Scholar program, you will not only expand your mind, you will be in the company of other people who believe that learning is one of the best parts of life.
Instructors Who Inspire: Road Scholar instructors are both experts in their field and lifelong learners themselves who are excited to answer your questions, hear your opinions and share in your experience.
Solo Participants Love Our Programs: Road Scholar programs are renowned for being inclusive, warm and welcoming for solo participants. We can either match you with a roommate or, on most programs, you can choose to room on your own.
Think Outside the Tour: The educational focus of Road Scholar programs makes us completely different from a commercial travel tour. Road Scholar programs offer educational experiences that answer the what's, the why's and the how-to's.
You Go Where Others Can't: We've been offering educational experiences since 1975 and we've made connections with educators and other local "insiders" all around the world, creating learning opportunities that show you the world in a way that just can't be done on your own or on a "tour."
We've Covered All the Bases: From expert-led lectures and field trips to comfortable lodgings and meals, we handle all the details, including the ones you might not anticipate. We've taken the worry out of the planning, so you can focus on your learning experience.
Peace of Mind Through the Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan: The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, which is purchased on behalf of every participant, provides 24-hour emergency assistance in the unlikely case of a medical emergency.
Scholarships for Those in Financial Need: Each year, Road Scholar awards $250,000 in scholarships toward programs in North America for those who do not have the financial means to participate.
Our Donors: Each year, thousands of donors contribute to our Annual Fund, helping to cover the gap between the tuition we charge and the actual cost of our programs.
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Ship's Registry: The Netherlands Passenger capacity: 1,964 Crew members: 817 Gross Tonnage: 82,305 grt. Length: 936 feet Beam: 105.8 feet Maximum speed: 24 knots Dedicated: December 2002, by journalist Joan Lunden
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