Seaside Capitals of the Baltic
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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.
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- 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
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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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Copenhagen Strand Hotel: 2 nights Copenhagen
Copenhagen Strand Hotel is a three star hotel located in one of the original warehouses on the Copenhagen harbor front. The historic buildings have been restored and the hotel’s interior design offers a rustic style with a maritime touch, some bedrooms have view of the harbor and the promenade.
BB King's Blues Club on ms Zuiderdam BB King's Blues ClubDirect from Beale Street, our B.B. King All-Star band brings the best of Memphis music to sea. From funky and fast to soulful and smooth, the band does it all while you enjoy a signature drink or dance the blues away. B.B. King Blues Club — it’s good for your soul. The first ship in our Vista-class series, Zuiderdam began her inaugural season in 2002, and was renovated in 2015 to include new staterooms and dining venues. She embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as her use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system. Recently refurbished Zuiderdam now has 25 new staterooms and a popular new dining venue, offering more cruise opportunities and options. The Dive-In at the Terrace Grill features an outdoor bistro-style grill by the Lido pool, offering signature burgers, hot dogs and fries. Other Zuiderdam enhancements include an updated dining room, Neptune Lounge, Greenhouse Spa and Canaletto restaurant. At the heart of Zuiderdam, suspended in a three-story atrium, a Waterford Crystal Seahorse sets the mood for exquisite pieces of art to be seen throughout this elegant ship. Other notable pieces include a painting of Queen Beatrix by pop culture artist and icon, Andy Warhol, medallions by Frank Lloyd Wright, cast aluminum elevator doors inspired by the art deco work of the New York Chrysler Building, and a massive floral painting by Charles Ben. You will also discover a large collection of antiques and centuries-old paintings throughout the ship. Step aboard Zuiderdam as she sails the Panama Canal, the Caribbean, and the beautiful Pacific Coast.
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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