Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic
- ItineraryHelsinki (Finland) to Copenhagen (Denmark)Duration8 days
- Dates21 May 27 to 28 May 27Prices from
Come aboard Le Champlain for an unforgettable voyage.
At the heart of the Baltic Sea, set off to discover towns and landscapes where history and nature exist in perfect harmony. The islands and gentle charm of Helsinki reveal Art Nouveau architecture and a vibrant atmosphere. Tallinn offers medieval streets and Hanseatic fortifications, while Stockholm and the Swedish island of Gotland combine colourful houses, bustling harbours, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. In Gdansk, amber stones and Gothic treasures bring the city to life, and in Denmark, the islands of Christiansoe and Bornholm reveal unspoilt panoramas where nature meets maritime heritage. Between land and sea, harbours and fishing villages, this trip is an invitation to delve into the unique soul of the Baltic Sea and to fully experience the richness of its history and the beauty of its landscapes.
Your voyage
All-inclusive
Destination
Northern Europe and Scandinavia
Helsinki (Finland) to Copenhagen (Denmark)
Duration
8 days, 7 nights on board
Timeless
Back-to-back offer , PONANT Bonus 30%
Ref: EC210527
Journey
Your daily itinerary
- Discover the historic cities of five Northern European countries: Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Poland and Denmark.
- Baltic island landscapes (Bornholm, Christiansoe, Gotland) and UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (Helsinki); Tallinn's Old Town; the Hanseatic town of Visby.
- Activities include: a walking tour of Tallinn; an exclusive Polish classical music concert in Gdansk; a tour of Stockholm and a visit to the Vasa Museum.
Customize your journey:
Date
20 May 27
Date
28 May 27
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and refinement
Lower deck balcony stateroom
Guests
2
Size
204 ft²
Upper decks balcony stateroom
Guests
2
Size
204 ft²
Deluxe Suite
Guests
3
Size
290 ft²
Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Size
409 ft²
Privilege Suite
Guests
3
Size
344 ft²
Grand Suite
Guests
4
Size
484 ft²
Owner's Suite
Guests
4
Size
484 ft²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic
Itinerary
Embarkation 21/05/27 from 16:00 to 17:00 Departure 21/05/27 at 18:30
21 May 27 - Helsinki
Seated in the southern peninsula of Finland, Helsinki offers the buzz of a cosmopolitan city that has opted for both elegance and beauty. Explore its historical centre where the soft hues of neoclassical buildings are juxtaposed with spectacular modern constructions. The bustling Kallio district is teeming with boutiques and restaurants where you can taste some local specialities like graavilohi - a sweet, marinated, aromatic salmon dish. Keskuspuisto park, a stone’s throw from the centre, is a good place to sit and unwind.
Arrival 22/05/27 Departure 22/05/27 early evening
22 May 27 - Tallinn
Opening onto the Baltic sea, to the far north of Estonia, the town of Tallinn will win you over with the picturesque charm of its architecture. You can meander through its little streets in the heart of the medieval centre where its gothic town hall has been standing since 1404. The Kiek in de Kök tower, the Orthodox Alexander Nevski cathedral, or Toompea castle give visitors a taste of this town’s rich past. The city was particularly active during the medieval period, as is demonstrated by the very beautiful monuments from this period that are still visible. Don't hesitate to lose yourself in the heart of Tallinn, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1 available excursionto this stopover
Arrival 23/05/27 midday Departure 24/05/27 late afternoon
23 May 27 > 24 May 27 - Stockholm
The capital of Sweden occupies an archipelago in the east of the country at the junction of Mälar Lake and the Baltic sea. In Gamla stan, meaning “old town” in Swedish, you can stroll at your leisure in picturesque medieval streets until you reach the majestic Royal Palace. On the green island of Djurgården, you can visit several very different kinds of cultural centres: the Vasa museum is dedicated to a 17th century three-mast, the ecomuseum of Skansen presents traditional customs, and the ABBA museum is dedicated to the legendary pop group. For a fantastic, all-encompassing view of Stockholm, you can take a ride in SkyView, a glass-encased sphere gondola that takes you to the top of the world’s largest building, the Ericsson Globe, a Stockholm landmark.
Arrival 25/05/27 early morning Departure 25/05/27 midday
25 May 27 - Visby, Gotland
This old Hanseatic city lies to the west coast of Gotland, a Swedish island in the Baltic sea. Pass through the spectacular Visby fortifications and visit the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll discover the grand Visby homes of rich merchants as well as the lovely low wooden houses in the little cobbled streets. Don’t miss Saint Mary’s cathedral with its octagonal steeples, as well as Powder tower along the fortifications. Make sure you stop over in one of the rose-adorned cafés; indeed roses abound in this town where you can taste one of the island’s specialities, namely saffron pancakes with red fruit.
Arrival 26/05/27 early morning Departure 26/05/27 late afternoon
26 May 27 - Gdansk
This ravishing city on the Baltic sea is nicknamed “the golden door of Poland”, and you’ll understand why when you see its beautiful Hanseatic architecture. You’ll be charmed by the mouldings and gables that enhance the colourful façades of the houses. Along the Vistula Quays, you can take a pleasant stroll among the crafts shops. In elegant Mariacka street, the amber jewellers will most certainly tempt you into their boutiques. You can visit the church of Saint-Mary and its astronomic clock. Not far, the majestic Long Market square offers the famous Artus Court and the rich Gdansk History Museum.
Arrival 27/05/27 early morning Departure 27/05/27 midday
27 May 27 - Christiansoe
In the very heart of the Baltic Sea, in the Ertholmene archipelago, the small island of Christiansoe – less than 0,5 km2 (barely 0,3 square miles) – awaits you. Thanks to its geographic form, which constitutes a natural harbour with the island of Frederiksø, it has been used as such for more than a thousand years. Pirates and fishermen succeeded one another here before the construction of its fortress, built between the 17th and 18th centuries, in the time of the Danish-Swedish wars. Visiting Christiansoe, you see the shaping of great history, the re-emergence of the rivalries and alliances that took place in the Baltic Sea. Today, this peaceful island offers you wild and preserved nature. A natural reserve since 1926, it is home in particular to a very large population of nesting and migrating birds that find food and tranquillity here.
Arrival 27/05/27 early afternoon Departure 27/05/27 evening
27 May 27 - Ronne
To the south-west of the Baltic Sea, the small Danish island of Bornholm is a magnificent and light-filled setting for the charming town of Ronne, its capital. Close to Sweden, Poland and Germany and coveted many times for its strategic position, the island has managed to preserve its identity. Strolling its cobbled streets, fall under the spell of the colourful half-timbered houses and discover Denmark’s oldest theatre. The museum located in a former market hall retraces the traditional life of the island and its history. In the midst of landscapes alternating rocky coastlines and fine sandy beaches, maybe you will come across the medieval fortress of Hammerhus, or one of the remarkable round churches scattered over the island.
Arrival 28/05/27 early morning Disembarkation 28/05/27 at 8:00
28 May 27 - Copenhagen
Connected to the far eastern side of Sealand island, a few kilometres away from the Swedish coasts, Copenhagen offers you the high colour of Scandinavian capitals. You can discover the city's riches that weaves through the canal networks through the historical districts of Christiansborg and Nyhavn. Many palaces provide an apercu of Danish history. For eating, you can try out the smorrebrod, traditional danish sandwiches made with ham, cheese or smoked fish.
Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic
Customize your journey
Panoramic transfer from pier to airport
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between your port of disembarkation and the airport.
Copenhagen
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative.
You will go for a panoramic transfer to the airport.
On the way, you will have a glimpse of some of the main points of interest of the Danish capital city.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.
Your programme includes:
· Panoramic transfer as mentioned in the programme.
· Services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
· Tips for the driver and local guide.
· Personal expenses
· Other services not mentioned in the programme.
To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.
Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.
£110/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.Discover Fiskars from Helsinki (1 night)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 - Helsinki
Meet at Helsinki Airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
You will be transferred to the hotel Haven 5*.
Day and dinner are at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 – Helsinki/Fiskars
After breakfast and check-out, leave Helsinki for a panoramic drive through the beautiful Finnish countryside.
In just over an hour, you will arrive in Fiskars - a flourishing ironworks village with a colourful history. Fiskars is best known for jewellery, ceramics, woodcrafts, and distilleries. You can take a restroom stop at the information centre before you continue to KWUM. In the Korean language, the word KWUM means “dream”, but in Fiskars it means The Karin Widnäs’ museum. The idea of creating a ceramics museum had a long gestation period, but once the project got under way, the over 300- square meter building was completed in just a few years. The architecture combines timber and ceramics elements, and indeed can be seen as a blueprint of just how to do so. The architect Tuomo Siitonen designed Studio Widnäs, the artist’s home, workshop, and gallery.
After leaving KWUM, take a walk with your guide through Fiskars village and hear about the history of the village and the items that are still being made there, and you can even pop into some of the shops. On the other side of the village, you will find a glass studio where the host will entertain you with a presentation of glass blowing.
Enjoy a traditional village lunch with local beverages at a cozy restaurant, and then take time to browse some of the artisan’s shops before returning to Helsinki. When arriving at Helsinki, a photo stop will be made at the Senate Square.
You will then be transferred to the pier of Helsinki to embark on board your ship.
Your hotel:
Hotel Haven is an elegant boutique hotel in the heart of Helsinki. Located by the South Harbour and Market Square, Hotel Haven is a perfect place to feel the unique energy of the city. Its 137 comfortable rooms offer a cosy and quiet atmosphere in which to relax.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
· 1-night accommodation in Superior room at Hotel Haven 5*, local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
· Meals as mentioned in the programme.
· Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine or 1 local beer and 1 coffee or tea).
· Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
· The services of a local English-speaking guide.
· Hospitality desk at the hotel, the day of your arrival.
Your programme does not include:
· Lunch and dinner on day 1.
· Personal expenses.
· Visa if necessary.
· Tips for the driver and local guide.
· Early check-in and late check-out.
· Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
· It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
· Official hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m.
· Official hotel check-out time is 12:00 a.m.
· Early check-in or late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.
· This programme requires you to be capable of walking on gravel pathways and some minor hills. We recommend casual clothes and wearing comfortable walking shoes.
· For people with reduced mobility, a foldable wheelchair can be stored in the bus but must be requested separately, since there is no room for wheelchair and luggage in smaller vehicles.
Contact of your hotel:
Hotel Haven
Unioninkatu 17, 00130
Helsinki, Finland
Telephone number: +358 9 681930
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.
£630/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.