BALTIC PEARLS

After breakfast, a fascinating guided tour of Stock holm takes us to famous sights such as the Royal Palace, the gorgeous island of Djurgarden, the Old Town, with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops, and the fine City Hall, with its famous Blue and Gold Rooms. Overnight cruise to Riga. ( B,D,O)

Our spectacular scenic drive features Riga’s best sights, such as its splendid medieval old town and stunning Art Nouveau architecture. Your afternoon is free to further explore this tremendous city on the Baltic. (B,D,O)

Our coach takes us to the lovely Estonian spa, heal th and beach resort of Parnu, known as Estonia's Summer Capital. After a brief tour, we proceed to beautiful Tallinn , where we take a panoramic city tour of the highlights of Estonia’s capital. (B,D,O)

We continue via Narva, dominated by its 15th-centur y Hermann Castle with a 51-metre-high tower, to adorable St. Petersburg, where we arrive in the late afternoon. A panoramic tour of this spectacular city at the head of the Gulf of Finland follows. (B, D, O)

A guided tour of Russia’s finest city features its main bou- levard, Nevsky Prospekt, lined with the marble palaces of Russian royalty and aristocracy, as well as the city’s most splendid architectural masterpieces such as the glorious Winter Palace and the ancient Peter and Paul Fortre ss. (B, D, O)

Morning departure via pretty Vyborg for Helsinki. Your afternoon is free to explore this fine city featuring numerous Art Nouveau treasures, and perhaps indulge in a little shopping. (B, D, O)

Transfer to Helsinki Airport. (B)