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Baltic Capitals Cruise
8 DAYS FROM £869

565 E Duke Doncaster For the past two years, my husband Bob and I have been on holidays booked through Archers Direct. The first was to the Baltic, visiting the fascinating capital cities of those countries that border that sea. Having thoroughly enjoyed it, we decide to take a Costa Cruise to Norway and this was equally captivating as we sailed the fiords and viewed the wonderful scenery.

During the winter 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.
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Enjoy the elegant architecture and magnificent scenery on this Baltic capitals cruise.

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 and transferred to your cruise ship, Costa Atlantica. (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 a well preserved medieval Old Town and 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 relax and enjoy a drink. (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 the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

Note: On 14 Jun departure the cruise will visit Helsinki on day 3 and Tallinn on day 5.

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  • Costa Atlantica DiamondDiamondDiamondDiamond

    Inspired by Italy and the works of film director Federico Fellini, Costa Atlantica is a Spirit Class ocean cruise vessel lavished with impressive attention to detail. Adorned with over 400 original works of art, including photos from La Dolce Vita and film sketches by Milo Manara, the Italian theme continues with Carrara marble, Murano glass accents, in-laid mosaic tiles and a faithful reproduction of Caffé Florian from St Mark's Square in Venice. Fully air-conditioned throughout, and accommodating 2,680 passengers in 1,057 cabins, Costa Atlantica's 15 decks offer plenty of impressive facilities and amenities to complement the refined elegance of the ship's design.

    Public Rooms & Facilities
    4 swimming pools (one with retractable roof), 4 Jacuzzi hydromassage baths; Tiziano two-tiered restaurant; Botticelli buffet restaurant; Napoli Pizzeria; Club Atlantica à la carte restaurant; Madama Butterfly, Piazza San Marco, Fortuna, Paparazzi, La Dolce Vita, Fred & Ginger, Solarium and Aurora bars; Via Veneto and Paparazzi lounges; shops; Ischia Spa beauty centre; fitness centre; jogging track; multi-purpose sports courts; Caruso theatre; Fortuna casino; Dante disco; card room; photo gallery; library; internet cafe; lifts.
    Dining
    Your cruise includes full board. Dinner can be taken in either the traditional Tiziano restaurant, with table sizes ranging from 2 to 8, or the casual Botticelli buffet restaurant. There is also a choice of other dining options on board, from deluxe dining in the reservations only Club Atlantica à la carte restaurant and the health conscious Spa menu, to cosy bistros serving pizza, ice cream and coffee, 24 hour room service or the Sweets and Treats midnight buffet. There are 2 gala nights per week when the dress code is formal; on other nights it is informal/smart casual.
    Cabins
    All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning/heating with twin or double beds; shower and wc; satellite TV; telephone; safety deposit box; hairdryer; minibar. Your holiday price includes a category I1 cabin or you may choose to upgrade.
    Options/Upgrades
    Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
    I1 Inside twin/double lower deck cabin
    I2 Twin/double inside middle deck cabin
    I3 Twin/double inside upper deck cabin
    E2 Twin/double outside lower deck cabin with window
    B1 Twin/double outside middle deck cabin with balcony and restricted view
    B7 Twin/double outside cabin with grand balcony
    Tipping
    According to international custom in the hospitality industry, tipping is accepted as a way of recognising good service. For your convenience Costa has introduced an automatic tipping system, so instead of worrying how much and when to tip, an amount of 6.5 euros per person per night 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

  • Add a cruise of the Norwegian Fjords - 15 DAYS FROM £1295

    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).

  • Add a cruise of the Norwegian Fjords - 15 DAYS FROM £1295

    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 £1295

  • Costa Atlantica DiamondDiamondDiamondDiamond

    Inspired by Italy and the works of film director Federico Fellini, Costa Atlantica is a Spirit Class ocean cruise vessel lavished with impressive attention to detail. Adorned with over 400 original works of art, including photos from La Dolce Vita and film sketches by Milo Manara, the Italian theme continues with Carrara marble, Murano glass accents, in-laid mosaic tiles and a faithful reproduction of Caffé Florian from St Mark's Square in Venice. Fully air-conditioned throughout, and accommodating 2,680 passengers in 1,057 cabins, Costa Atlantica's 15 decks offer plenty of impressive facilities and amenities to complement the refined elegance of the ship's design.

    Public Rooms & Facilities
    4 swimming pools (one with retractable roof), 4 Jacuzzi hydromassage baths; Tiziano two-tiered restaurant; Botticelli buffet restaurant; Napoli Pizzeria; Club Atlantica à la carte restaurant; Madama Butterfly, Piazza San Marco, Fortuna, Paparazzi, La Dolce Vita, Fred & Ginger, Solarium and Aurora bars; Via Veneto and Paparazzi lounges; shops; Ischia Spa beauty centre; fitness centre; jogging track; multi-purpose sports courts; Caruso theatre; Fortuna casino; Dante disco; card room; photo gallery; library; internet cafe; lifts.
    Dining
    Your cruise includes full board. Dinner can be taken in either the traditional Tiziano restaurant, with table sizes ranging from 2 to 8, or the casual Botticelli buffet restaurant. There is also a choice of other dining options on board, from deluxe dining in the reservations only Club Atlantica à la carte restaurant and the health conscious Spa menu, to cosy bistros serving pizza, ice cream and coffee, 24 hour room service or the Sweets and Treats midnight buffet. There are 2 gala nights per week when the dress code is formal; on other nights it is informal/smart casual.
    Cabins
    All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning/heating with twin or double beds; shower and wc; satellite TV; telephone; safety deposit box; hairdryer; minibar. Your holiday price includes a category I1 cabin or you may choose to upgrade.
    Options/Upgrades
    Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
    I1 Inside twin/double lower deck cabin
    I2 Twin/double inside middle deck cabin
    I3 Twin/double inside upper deck cabin
    E2 Twin/double outside lower deck cabin with window
    B1 Twin/double outside middle deck cabin with balcony and restricted view
    B7 Twin/double outside cabin with grand balcony
    Tipping
    According to international custom in the hospitality industry, tipping is accepted as a way of recognising good service. For your convenience Costa has introduced an automatic tipping system, so instead of worrying how much and when to tip, an amount of 6.5 euros per person per night 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 £1295

  • Costa Atlantica DiamondDiamondDiamondDiamond

    Inspired by Italy and the works of film director Federico Fellini, Costa Atlantica is a Spirit Class ocean cruise vessel lavished with impressive attention to detail. Adorned with over 400 original works of art, including photos from La Dolce Vita and film sketches by Milo Manara, the Italian theme continues with Carrara marble, Murano glass accents, in-laid mosaic tiles and a faithful reproduction of Caffé Florian from St Mark's Square in Venice. Fully air-conditioned throughout, and accommodating 2,680 passengers in 1,057 cabins, Costa Atlantica's 15 decks offer plenty of impressive facilities and amenities to complement the refined elegance of the ship's design.

    Public Rooms & Facilities
    4 swimming pools (one with retractable roof), 4 Jacuzzi hydromassage baths; Tiziano two-tiered restaurant; Botticelli buffet restaurant; Napoli Pizzeria; Club Atlantica à la carte restaurant; Madama Butterfly, Piazza San Marco, Fortuna, Paparazzi, La Dolce Vita, Fred & Ginger, Solarium and Aurora bars; Via Veneto and Paparazzi lounges; shops; Ischia Spa beauty centre; fitness centre; jogging track; multi-purpose sports courts; Caruso theatre; Fortuna casino; Dante disco; card room; photo gallery; library; internet cafe; lifts.
    Dining
    Your cruise includes full board. Dinner can be taken in either the traditional Tiziano restaurant, with table sizes ranging from 2 to 8, or the casual Botticelli buffet restaurant. There is also a choice of other dining options on board, from deluxe dining in the reservations only Club Atlantica à la carte restaurant and the health conscious Spa menu, to cosy bistros serving pizza, ice cream and coffee, 24 hour room service or the Sweets and Treats midnight buffet. There are 2 gala nights per week when the dress code is formal; on other nights it is informal/smart casual.
    Cabins
    All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning/heating with twin or double beds; shower and wc; satellite TV; telephone; safety deposit box; hairdryer; minibar. Your holiday price includes a category I1 cabin or you may choose to upgrade.
    Options/Upgrades
    Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
    I1 Inside twin/double lower deck cabin
    I2 Twin/double inside middle deck cabin
    I3 Twin/double inside upper deck cabin
    E2 Twin/double outside lower deck cabin with window
    B1 Twin/double outside middle deck cabin with balcony and restricted view
    B7 Twin/double outside cabin with grand balcony
    Tipping
    According to international custom in the hospitality industry, tipping is accepted as a way of recognising good service. For your convenience Costa has introduced an automatic tipping system, so instead of worrying how much and when to tip, an amount of 6.5 euros per person per night 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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