Baltic Song & Dance with Rotterdam Jazz

Day 1 Dover Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to Dover, where our staff will greet you and assist with embarking Boudicca (3T+) in preparation for a late evening sailing. Day 2 At sea A day at sea, giving you time to relax and familiarise yourself with the extensive facilities on board. We transit the Kiel Canal overnight. Day 3 Kiel, Germany Positioned at the eastern end of the Kiel Canal, Kiel is long-established maritime city with a busy seaport and a rich history of ship and submarine building. This university town has a vibrant, youthful feel and features broad boulevards and wide squares. The viewing platform on top of the 107m tower of the Rathaus (City Hall) provides spectacular views. Day 4 Copenhagen, Denmark Arriving in Copenhagen, there is time to enjoy a day of discovery in Denmark’s capital. The main attractions are within easy reach including the bronze and granite sculpture, The Little Mermaid, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen. Or maybe visit Kronborg Castle, known worldwide from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Day 5 At sea Day 6 Tallinn, Estonia Today we sail into the vibrant capital of Estonia, Tallinn, for a chance to explore one of Europe’s newest capitals, yet an ancient Hanseatic city. Every five years, Tallinn hosts Estonia’s Song and Dance Festivals, and during your full-day stay, you’ll have a rare opportunity to experience all the excitement. Celebrate Estonia’s uniqueness and underlying spirit at one of the world’s largest amateur choir events, at Tallinn Song Festival Grounds; and delight in the all the pomp and traditional ceremony of the Dance Festival at Kalevi Keskstaadion. Day 7 St Petersburg, Russia (overnight) After a day’s sailing we arrive late evening in the jewel in the Baltic Crown, St. Petersburg, built on 40 islands at the mouth of the River Neva. We dock overnight, in preparation for a full day of exploration. Day 8 St Petersburg With your day, why not make the State Hermitage Museum a must-see - a place where you can be absorbed by its treasures for days and still come out wanting more. Day 9 Cruising Stockholm Archipelago - Stockholm, Sweden (overnight) Cruise along the beautiful Stockholm Archipelago, with nearly 30,000 islands, islets and rocks - from Öregrund in the north to Landsort in the south - each with its own character. We dock in Stockholm during the early morning. Day 10 Stockholm Waking up in a city bursting with creative and cultural energy, you cannot contain the buzz of this 700-year-old city. From historic Royal buildings to trendy shopping malls, cafes and bars - plan ahead to get the most out of your day as there is plenty to fit in. Day 11 Visby Today, we cruise into the UNESCO World Heritage town of Visby, known as ‘the city of roses and ruins’. Visby’s wonderful Old Town is home to 15 of its 17 medieval churches, and the Burmeister House - the town’s oldest merchant house - St. Mary’s Cathedral, and a beautiful botanical garden can also be found within its ancient walls. Day 12 At sea Day 13 Kiel Canal Transit, Germany Today provides an opportunity to enjoy unspoilt views of gorgeous German countryside from your ship’s deck as you leisurely sail through 98 kilometres of canal waterways. Day 14 Rotterdam, The Netherlands Our final port of call is Rotterdam, where another musical celebration awaits you. Visiting Rotterdam on the weekend of the city’s annual North Sea Jazz Festival - the biggest indoor music festival in the world - offers you the chance to enjoy live performances from big-names in the music industry, as well as up-and-coming artists. The Netherlands' second largest city also has a captivating maritime history, and an abundance of excellent museums. Day 15 Dover We disembark after breakfast and you will be met and guided to your Titan vehicle, for the journey home.