Cruise Line |
Viking Ocean Cruises |
Ship |
Viking Star |
Destination |
EU Scandinavia & Baltic |
Nights |
14 |
Departure Date |
15 Sep 2021 |
Description |
14 Night Cruise sailing from Stockholm to Bergen aboard Viking Star.
Sail the clear waters of Scandinavia and the Baltic on this 15-day cruise. Enjoy overnights in cosmopolitan Stockholm, majestic St. Petersburg and scenic Bergen, and explore charming historic city centers in Tallinn and Gdańsk. Visit Helsinki, Berlin and Copenhagen and witness breathtaking scenery from your ship as she glides through majestic Norwegian fjords in the legendary homelands of the Vikings.
Highlights of this cruise:
Stockholm, Sweden
Spend the morning exploring Stockholm’s architectural and natural wonders. Perhaps you will embark on an intimate boat tour and take in the breathtaking cityscape from the waters. Attend a private performance at the famed opera house. Or head on your own to the heart of the city to stroll the inviting footpaths of Djurgården Island, once a royal game park and today a picturesque recreational area blanketed in green. We depart in the early afternoon for a scenic cruise through the Stockholm archipelago.
Helsinki, Finland
Spend the day in Helsinki, known as the “White City of the North.†Take an included city tour and view the Uspenski Cathedral; its 13 magnificent green and gold domes represent Christ and the apostles. Nearby is Porvoo, a charming medieval town with cobblestone streets that weave between historic wooden buildings. Or travel to the home of composer Jean Sibelius at Ainola and take in a concert at the summer school. Alternatively, visit the 18th-century Suomenlinna Fortress, one of the world’s largest historic maritime fortresses. Another highlight is the spectacular Temppeliaukio Church, also known as the “Rock Churchâ€â€”a subterranean sanctuary with rough-hewn walls of granite.
Tallinn, Estonia
As you take a stroll through the meticulously restored medieval streets of old town Tallinn, you will feel the aura of the 14th and 15th centuries of the Estonian capital. Essential is a visit to the colossal Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, built in the Russian Orthodox style. Explore the sumptuously Baroque Kadriorg Palace, intended as a summer residence for Catherine the First of Russia, now the home of the foreign art collection of the Art Museum of Estonia. Last but not least, feast on marzipan, for this is the honey and almond confection’s birthplace. Intricate edible creations can be found throughout the city, and should be sampled as often as possible.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Originally a Viking fishing village founded in the 10th century, the Danish capital boasts over 850 years of history. With an entire day to explore, pass the brightly colored houses of Nyhavn, or New Harbor, once the home of Hans Christian Andersen. Discover the sumptuously rococo interiors of Amalienborg Palace, the winter residence of the Danish royal family. You may also want to consider a trip to the ornate Kronborg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the inspirational setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This fairy-tale city provides plenty to explore, including delights for your palate at one of the many Michelin-starred restaurants, where you can indulge in a decadent lunch or an early dinner.
Stavanger, Norway
From the heart of the Old Town, where your ship berths, you will have the morning and early afternoon to explore. Start here in the old quarter, Gamle Stavanger, which has Europe’s highest concentration of wooden buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Or consider a cruise along the Lysefjord to see the famous Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, jutting out nearly 2,000 feet above—it is one of Norway’s most famous natural attractions. Offshore oil drilling is an important industry for the local economy, and the award-winning Norwegian Petroleum Museum tells the story of the dangers faced in extracting this precious fuel. While ashore, don’t forget to indulge in waffles with cream and sweet jams with a steaming cup of hot tea.
Bergen, Norway
When you arrive in Bergen, encircled by majestic mountains, fjords and glaciers, you will quickly understand how its setting inspired the Viking sagas. With your ship berthed next to Bryggen wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can easily stroll along its waterfront. This evening mingle with the locals and dine ashore, as we will be spending the night in port.
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Sailing Dates |
- 06 May 2021
- 03 Jun 2021
- 18 Aug 2021
- 15 Sep 2021
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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15/09 |
Stockholm Sweden |
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2 |
16/09 |
Stockholm Sweden |
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3 |
17/09 |
Helsinki, Finland |
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4 |
18/09 |
St Petersburg, Russia |
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5 |
19/09 |
St Petersburg, Russia |
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6 |
20/09 |
Tallinn, Estonia |
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7 |
21/09 |
At sea |
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8 |
22/09 |
Gdansk, Poland |
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9 |
23/09 |
Berlin (Warnemunde) |
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10 |
24/09 |
Copenhagen, Denmark |
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11 |
25/09 |
Aalborg, Denmark |
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12 |
26/09 |
Stavanger, Norway |
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13 |
27/09 |
Eidfjord, Norway |
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14 |
28/09 |
Bergen, Norway |
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15 |
29/09 |
Bergen, Norway |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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