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Baltic Capitals Cruise
8 DAYS FROM £879
During the winter of 2003 we told our many friends of our wonderful holidays with Archers and thought about where we would like to go next.
Now we are busy telling more friends about this year's holiday and looking though the Archers brochures, planning our next exciting trip for 2005.
Enjoy the elegant architecture and magnificent scenery of the Baltic capitals, or discover the deepest lake in Europe on an exploration of the spectacular Norwegian fjords.
Cruise Highlights
Tallinn
St Petersburg
Helsinki
Stockholm
Your Price Includes
Flights: UK - Copenhagen - UK
Accommodation as per cruise ship details
Meals: Full board, afternoon tea and pastries, and midnight snacks on cruise ship
Porterage on cruise (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airport and cruise ship
All local, port and airport taxes/service charges
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Copenhagen.
Fly to Copenhagen where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your cruise ship, Costa Mediterranea. (D)
DAY 2: At sea.
For your first day at sea relax on your cruise ship and enjoy the entertainment and facilities on board. (B, L, D)
DAY 3: Tallinn.
Estonia's capital is a fascinating city with its medieval Old Town wonderfully well-preserved with a melée of fortifications, churches and winding cobbled streets. A magnet for visitors is Toompea, a hill at the heart of the city, home to many fine buildings, including the 19th-century Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle and the Toomkirik, a Lutheran cathedral built in 1233. Lively Town Hall Square, lined with open-air cafés and bars, is a great place to enjoy a drink or a meal. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: St Petersburg.
Known as the 'Venice of the North' and Russia's most European city, St Petersburg was created by Peter the Great in 1703 as Russia's 'Window on the West', and was built with 18th and 19th-century European pomp and orderliness, mainly by European architects. The result is a city which remains one of the world's most beautiful and enchanting, with a wealth of fine buildings, including the famous Winter Palace, housing the magnificent Hermitage Museum, which easily rivals such well respected establishments as the Louvre, the Prado and the British Museum. (B, L, D)
DAY 5: Helsinki.
Often called the 'White City of the North' because of its many buildings constructed using a local light-coloured granite, Finland's capital city retains a small-town feel, with no high-rise buildings and many charming parks and waterways. Sightseeing highlights include: Well Park, a shady oasis in the south-east corner of the city; Senate Square, the heart of neo-classical Helsinki, designed by the German architect Carl Ludvig Engel; the stunning copper-domed Temple Square Church; and the Uspenski Cathedral with its burnished gold onion domes, spectacularly located on a clifftop overlooking the North Harbour. (B, L, D)
DAY 6: Stockholm.
Built on 14 islands, Sweden's capital is a beautiful city, with noble architecture and lovely parks. The Gamla Stan Old Town is home to many sightseeing attractions, including the magnificent 18th-century Royal Palace, the majestic Cathedral of St Nicholas, the German Church, the House of Lords and the Stock Exchange. The city is also Sweden's main educational and cultural centre and has a university that dates back to 1877, as well as a fine opera house, theatre and concert hall. (B, L, D)
DAY 7: At sea.
(B, L, D)
DAY 8: Copenhagen - UK.
After breakfast transfer to Copenhagen airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
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View Deck PlansCosta Mediterranea
Cruise in lavish style aboard the elegant and well-designed Costa Mediterranea. Inspired by the style of 17th century Italian palaces, the ship's interior is bright, spacious, colourful and stylishly adorned with sculptures, glassware and artwork. Fully air-conditioned throughout, and accommodating 2,680 passengers in 1,057 cabins, the Mediterranea's 12 decks provide a wealth of excellent facilities and amenities to complement the refined elegance of the ship's design.
Public Rooms & Facilities
3 swimming pools (one with retractable roof); 4 jacuzzis; library/internet cafe; 16 lifts; numerous bars, lounges and restaurants; shops; beauty salon; fitness centre; sauna; steam rooms; outdoor jogging track; tennis court; multi-purpose sports court; casino; theatre; disco; chapel; card room; video games room; photo shop.
Dining
Your cruise includes full board. Dinner is taken at two sittings in either the Argentieri or Medusa Club restaurants, with table sizes ranging from 2 to 8. There are two gala nights per week when the dress code is formal; on other nights it is informal/smart casual. As you would expect all menus have an Italian flavour, with a number of international choices as well. The pasta dishes are particularly good with fresh pasta made on board everyday. There are a number of other restaurants and bars on board such as the informal Perla del Lago buffet restaurant; the Casanova, Roero, Maschera d'Argento, Canal Grande, Armonia, Apollo, Solarium, and Dioniso bars, and a pizzeria.
Cabins
All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning/heating with twin or double beds; shower and wc; satellite TV; telephone; safe; hairdryer; minibar. Your holiday price includes a category A cabin or you may choose to upgrade.
Options/Upgrades
Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
A Inside 2 bed cabin, lower deck
B Inside 2 bed cabin, upper deck
C Outside 2 bed cabin, lower deck with window
D Outside 2 bed cabin with balcony, some cabins may have a restricted view
E Outside 2 bed cabin with large balcony
Tipping
According to international custom in the hospitality industry, tipping is accepted as a way of recognizing good service. For your convenience Costa has introduced an automatic tipping system, so instead of worrying about how much and when to tip, an amount of 6 euros per person per day will be added to your on board account. For your convenience, a service charge of 15% is added to all bar and wine orders.
Holiday Extensions
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View Holiday PhotosAdd a cruise of the Norwegian Fjords - 15 DAYS FROM £1359
Add the Norwegian Fjords cruise to the end of your Baltic Capitals cruise. At the end of the first week's cruise, simply stay on board for a further seven nights, returning to the UK on day 15 (Sun). You will have the opportunity to visit the lovely Danish capital of Copenhagen on day 8 (Sun).
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Add a cruise of the Norwegian Fjords - 15 DAYS FROM £1359
Add the Norwegian Fjords cruise to the end of your Baltic Capitals cruise. At the end of the first week's cruise, simply stay on board for a further seven nights, returning to the UK on day 15 (Sun). You will have the opportunity to visit the lovely Danish capital of Copenhagen on day 8 (Sun).
Accommodation on Extensions
Add a cruise of the Norwegian Fjords - 15 DAYS FROM £1359
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Costa Mediterranea
Cruise in lavish style aboard the elegant and well-designed Costa Mediterranea. Inspired by the style of 17th century Italian palaces, the ship's interior is bright, spacious, colourful and stylishly adorned with sculptures, glassware and artwork. Fully air-conditioned throughout, and accommodating 2,680 passengers in 1,057 cabins, the Mediterranea's 12 decks provide a wealth of excellent facilities and amenities to complement the refined elegance of the ship's design.
Public Rooms & Facilities
3 swimming pools (one with retractable roof); 4 jacuzzis; library/internet cafe; 16 lifts; numerous bars, lounges and restaurants; shops; beauty salon; fitness centre; sauna; steam rooms; outdoor jogging track; tennis court; multi-purpose sports court; casino; theatre; disco; chapel; card room; video games room; photo shop.
Dining
Your cruise includes full board. Dinner is taken at two sittings in either the Argentieri or Medusa Club restaurants, with table sizes ranging from 2 to 8. There are two gala nights per week when the dress code is formal; on other nights it is informal/smart casual. As you would expect all menus have an Italian flavour, with a number of international choices as well. The pasta dishes are particularly good with fresh pasta made on board everyday. There are a number of other restaurants and bars on board such as the informal Perla del Lago buffet restaurant; the Casanova, Roero, Maschera d'Argento, Canal Grande, Armonia, Apollo, Solarium, and Dioniso bars, and a pizzeria.
Cabins
All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning/heating with twin or double beds; shower and wc; satellite TV; telephone; safe; hairdryer; minibar. Your holiday price includes a category A cabin or you may choose to upgrade.
Options/Upgrades
Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
A Inside 2 bed cabin, lower deck
B Inside 2 bed cabin, upper deck
C Outside 2 bed cabin, lower deck with window
D Outside 2 bed cabin with balcony, some cabins may have a restricted view
E Outside 2 bed cabin with large balcony
Tipping
According to international custom in the hospitality industry, tipping is accepted as a way of recognizing good service. For your convenience Costa has introduced an automatic tipping system, so instead of worrying about how much and when to tip, an amount of 6 euros per person per day will be added to your on board account. For your convenience, a service charge of 15% is added to all bar and wine orders.
Add a cruise of the Norwegian Fjords - 15 DAYS FROM £1359
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View Holiday Photos
View Deck Plans
Costa Mediterranea
Cruise in lavish style aboard the elegant and well-designed Costa Mediterranea. Inspired by the style of 17th century Italian palaces, the ship's interior is bright, spacious, colourful and stylishly adorned with sculptures, glassware and artwork. Fully air-conditioned throughout, and accommodating 2,680 passengers in 1,057 cabins, the Mediterranea's 12 decks provide a wealth of excellent facilities and amenities to complement the refined elegance of the ship's design.
Public Rooms & Facilities
3 swimming pools (one with retractable roof); 4 jacuzzis; library/internet cafe; 16 lifts; numerous bars, lounges and restaurants; shops; beauty salon; fitness centre; sauna; steam rooms; outdoor jogging track; tennis court; multi-purpose sports court; casino; theatre; disco; chapel; card room; video games room; photo shop.
Dining
Your cruise includes full board. Dinner is taken at two sittings in either the Argentieri or Medusa Club restaurants, with table sizes ranging from 2 to 8. There are two gala nights per week when the dress code is formal; on other nights it is informal/smart casual. As you would expect all menus have an Italian flavour, with a number of international choices as well. The pasta dishes are particularly good with fresh pasta made on board everyday. There are a number of other restaurants and bars on board such as the informal Perla del Lago buffet restaurant; the Casanova, Roero, Maschera d'Argento, Canal Grande, Armonia, Apollo, Solarium, and Dioniso bars, and a pizzeria.
Cabins
All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning/heating with twin or double beds; shower and wc; satellite TV; telephone; safe; hairdryer; minibar. Your holiday price includes a category A cabin or you may choose to upgrade.
Options/Upgrades
Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
A Inside 2 bed cabin, lower deck
B Inside 2 bed cabin, upper deck
C Outside 2 bed cabin, lower deck with window
D Outside 2 bed cabin with balcony, some cabins may have a restricted view
E Outside 2 bed cabin with large balcony
Tipping
According to international custom in the hospitality industry, tipping is accepted as a way of recognizing good service. For your convenience Costa has introduced an automatic tipping system, so instead of worrying about how much and when to tip, an amount of 6 euros per person per day will be added to your on board account. For your convenience, a service charge of 15% is added to all bar and wine orders.
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