Navigating the Baltic Sea

• Discover fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites on a nine-country odyssey. • Navigate the wild isles of the Stockholm Archipelago and Finland’s Archipelago National Park. • Trace the origins of World War II along the Westerplatte Peninsula. 16 DAYS FROM $17,480

DAYS 1–4 I U.S./COPENHAGEN, DENMARK/ LÜBECK, GERMANY/CHRISTIANSØ, DENMARK/BORNHOLM Fly overnight to Copenhagen and enjoy a cruise along the city’s charming canals before boarding our ship. Dock at Lübeck and tour the old town, then sail to the tiny, fortified island of Christiansø. On Bornholm, visit cliff-top ruins and iconic round churches. National Geographic Explorer for the entire voyage I Meals: 2B, 3L, 3D DAYS 5–8 I GDAŃSK, POLAND/KLAIPĖDA, LITHUANIA/RIGA, LATVIA/TALLINN, ESTONIA Explore Gdańsk’s architectural highlights and visit the Westerplatte Peninsula, where World War II began. From Klaipėda, ferry across to the Curonian Spit, a World Heritage site. Discover Riga’s art nouveau architecture and airy Central Market. Then cross the Gulf of Riga to discover Tallinn’s fairy-tale old town. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 9–12 I ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA/ COASTAL FINLAND/STOCKHOLM ARCHIPELAGO, SWEDEN Discover St. Petersburg’s treasures, including the collections at the world-famous State Hermitage Museum. Venture outside the city to Pushkin, site of the lavish Catherine Palace. Explore Finland’s southern coastline, then navigate the Stockholm Archipelago en route to Stockholm. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 13–16 I STOCKHOLM/GOTLAND/ COPENHAGEN, DENMARK/U.S. In Stockholm, view a 17th-century warship at the Vasa Museum and enjoy a walking tour of the old town. Stroll Gotland’s medieval streets and visit a former Viking settlement. Cruise Sweden’s southern archipelago, then disembark in Copenhagen and depart for home. Meals: 4B, 3L, 3D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. National Geographic photographer Todd Gipstein will join the May 7, 2021 departure.

INFORMATION

2021 Date: May 7–22 2022 Date: May 24–June 8

See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $22,990. Airfare is not included in the price.

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We will cover your bar tab on board and all tips for the crew.

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