Jewels Of Scandinavia - Stockholm to Hamburg Cruise

Day 1 - Stockholm

Arrive: Tue 19 August 2025 / Depart: Tue 19 August 2025 at 17:00

The “Venice of the North,” spanning 14 small islands at the outflow of Lake Mälar into the Baltic, Stockholm is the largest city in Scandinavia and architecturally one of the finest in the world, with broad streets, waterside parks and many pedestrian walkways. For a taste of the city, take a walking tour of Old Town, and particularly the Royal Palace and beautiful Riddarholm Church; take in the views from the observation deck in the Town Hall; or visit one of the Skeppsholmen Museums, including Skeppsholm Church (1842), the Museum of Architecture, the Museum of East Asian Art and the Modern Museum. A main attraction near the center of town is the Vasa Museum, on the island of Djurgården, displaying the almost fully intact 64-gun warship Vasa, that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628.

Day 2 - Sundsvall

Arrive: Wed 20 August 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 20 August 2025 at 19:00

Day 3 - Umea

Arrive: Thu 21 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 21 August 2025 at 17:00

Day 4 - Kemi

Arrive: Fri 22 August 2025 at 07:00

Day 5 - Kemi

Depart: Sat 23 August 2025 at 17:00

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Turku

Arrive: Mon 25 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 25 August 2025 at 17:00

Turku, a city on the southwest coast of Finland, straddles the Aura River. Dating from the 13th century, it's known for Turku Castle, a medieval fortress with a history museum, perched at the river mouth. Restaurants line the cobbled riverside streets. On the eastern bank lies the Old Great Square, a former trade hub, surrounded by grand buildings. The nearby Turku Cathedral houses a royal tomb and a museum

Day 8 - Visby, Sweden

Arrive: Tue 26 August 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Tue 26 August 2025 at 20:00

Visby is the largest city on the island of Gotland, and was once one of the most powerful cities in Europe. The entire island is full of ruins, artifacts and memories from its periods of greatness during the Viking period and Middle Ages when Visby was a member of the Hanseatic League. The town is surrounded by the Visby Ringwall, a huge 13th century stone wall that encloses the city. Inside the wall, Visby beckons with its medley of modern and medieval times.

Day 9 - Karlskrona, Sweden

Arrive: Wed 27 August 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 27 August 2025 at 17:00

Explore enchanting Karlskrona with its storybook cottages, immense town square, and hundreds of small islands awaiting discovery amid the sparkling sea. Karlskrona boasts the second largest main square in all of Europe, surrounded by historic buildings, including three important churches, unique shops, restaurants and cafés. Visit The Church of Holy Trinity (Trefaldighetskyrkan) featuring an Italian inspired dome-shaped roof rarely seen in Sweden. Then go see Fredrikskyrkan, The Frederick Church from the early 1800’s with its unusual color and décor. Spend time in the Car Museum, the Porcelain Museum and the Marine Museum. Then browse through the wonderful boutiques and galleries. Take home hand-blown glass, porcelain, designer clothing and jewelry. Enjoy international cuisine or delicious Swedish favorites of fresh seafood in an idyllic setting.

Day 10 - Malmo

Arrive: Thu 28 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 28 August 2025 at 16:00

Sweden's third largest city, Malmö is home to the Øresund Bridge, which connects Sweden to Denmark over the Øresund Strait. The city contains many historic buildings and parks, and is also considered one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world. At the heart of Malmö is Gamla Stan (Old Town), a pedestrian-friendly city center that is full of sights, restaurants and places to shop. Visit the Royal Palace, one of the largest palaces in the world, and witness the daily changing of the guard.

Day 10 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrive: Thu 28 August 2025 at 07:00

Copenhagen, the royal capital of Denmark, is one of Europe's oldest capitals. It was a fishing village until the middle of the 12th century, but then grew in importance after being fortified in 1167. Because of its harbor, it soon became a place of commercial importance. Copenhagen has a long history well-integrated with today's modern life. Theaters, museums, art galleries and musical entertainment are among the attractions that make Copenhagen memorable.

Day 11 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Depart: Fri 29 August 2025 at 20:00

Copenhagen, the royal capital of Denmark, is one of Europe's oldest capitals. It was a fishing village until the middle of the 12th century, but then grew in importance after being fortified in 1167. Because of its harbor, it soon became a place of commercial importance. Copenhagen has a long history well-integrated with today's modern life. Theaters, museums, art galleries and musical entertainment are among the attractions that make Copenhagen memorable.

Day 12 - Lysekil

Arrive: Sat 30 August 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 30 August 2025 at 18:00

The seaside town of Lysekil is filled with incredible sights. Among them is Lysekil Church, whose granite was carved by hand and winched into place. The tower alone is 206 feet high and the spire rises more than 300 feet above sea level. Embark on a seal safari and see the rare Bohuslän in its true habitat or visit the Havets Hus, a saltwater aquarium where you can see and get the chance to touch some of the around 100 different species that live in the Gullmar Fjord.

Day 13 - Oslo

Arrive: Sun 31 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 31 August 2025 at 21:00

Oslo is Norway's capital and largest city. Located at the head of the Oslofjord, the city is encircled by wooded hills and snowcapped peaks. Norway is a maritime nation with Oslo being the chief port for sea services from the Continent and England. Throughout Oslo’s 900-year history there have been many fires, and as a result it has a mixture of architectural styles. With a fairly compact city center, many of Oslo's attractions can be explored on foot.

Day 14 - North Sea Cruising

Day 15 - Hamburg, Germany

Arrive: Tue 02 September 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 02 September 2025

Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St. Michael’s Church.