Newmarket Baltic Treasures & St Petersburg Cruise

• Seven fantastic Baltic ports
• Two days exploring St Petersburg’s famous sights
• The clear light of summer in the Baltic
• The cosmopolitan Danish capital, Copenhagen
• Wander Helsinki’s elegant streets and squares
• Tallinn, Estonia’s fairy-tale capital
• Take an excursion to Stockholm from Nynashamn
• An optional shore excursion from Warnemünde to Berlin
• Passage through the famous Kiel Canal
• Jutland’s Skagen – a remote artists’ haven

• 14 nights’ accommodation in your choice of cabin
• Full-board arrangements including full breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and midnight snacks
• On-board entertainment as arranged
• Calls at ports as detailed in the itinerary
• The services of a friendly, professional crew and cruise staff

Day 1: Depart from Hull

Board Marco Polo in Hull, today, and settle in to your cabin as she prepares to set sail.

Day 2: At sea

Enjoy a restful first day at sea, using the time to discover the ship’s facilities and getting to know your fellow passengers.

Day 3: Kiel, Germany

Relax as Marco Polo makes her way through the Kiel Canal from the North Sea to the Baltic.

Day 4: Warnemünde, Germany

This morning Marco Polo arrives in Warnemünde. Discover the port’s charming gabled houses and historic Neuer Markt, or join the optional excursion to Berlin to explore the city’s highlights – from the Brandenburg Gate and the 1926 Olympic Stadium to Hitler’s Bunker and Checkpoint Charlie.

Day 5: At sea

Relax as Marco Polo spends another day at sea.

Day 6: Tallinn, Estonia

Today we’ll arrive in beautiful Tallinn. Step back in time as you explore the enchanting Estonian capital and its perfectly preserved old town, winding cobblestone streets full of storybook houses, steepled churches and ancient buildings, all watched over by Toompea Castle.

Days 7-8: St Petersburg, Russia

Marco Polo will spend two days at the docks of St Petersburg, one of the world’s most startling and glorious cities, with its world-renowned Hermitage Museum, its wide canal-side boulevards and its modern cosmopolitan atmosphere.

We’ll have lots of time in the city, so don’t miss our optional excursion to the Tsars’ Summer Palace at Petrodvorets, the chance to explore the city’s Haymarket, or the opportunity to see the opulence of the Mariinsky Theatre, home to the world-renowned Kirov Ballet.

Day 9: Helsinki Finland

Step ashore to explore Helsinki, Finland’s elegant capital. Explore the harbour-side fish market, take a stroll in nearby Esplanade Park, and don’t miss the monumental neo-Classical buildings of stunning Senate Square, which have played the part of Moscow in many Cold War movies.

Day 10: Nynashamn, Sweden

Marco Polo will call at Nynashamn, this morning, and you’ll have the chance to head to Stockholm. Best explored on foot, the Swedish capital spans 14 islets and boasts a wonderful mix of historic sights and fine city parks. Its ancient heart is Gamla Stan, a beguiling labyrinth of cobbled streets, shops, cafés and restaurants.

Day 11: At Sea

Relax on board as Marco Polo spends another day at sea.

Day 12: Copenhagen, Denmark

Stylish Copenhagen, home to the famous Tivoli Gardens and forever associated with Hans Christian Andersen, is a marvellous city. Join an optional shore excursion to discover the world-famous Little Mermaid, the Royal Palace and the grand stores that line the famous shopping street, Stroget.

Day 13: Skagen, Denmark

Skagen, on the ruggedly beautiful northern tip of Denmark’s Jutland is Marco Polo’s final call. Here, where the two seas of Skagerrak and Kattegat meet off the ever-shifting spit of white-sand dunes known as Grenen, a colourful, artistic community has grown. It’s home to several fascinating museums and galleries, and to a number of delightful crafts stores and cafés.

Day 14: At sea

Make the most of your final day on board as Marco Polo cruises back to Hull.

Day 15: Arrive back in Hull

With half a century of cruising behind her, elegant Marco Polo is one of the UK’s favourite cruise ships. With a maximum passenger capacity of 850, her relatively small size means that you’ll enjoy a more intimate and personal cruising experience than that offered by her modern, mega-ship cousins.

Marco Polo cruises are exclusively for adults, with the emphasis on traditional British cruising. The combination of well-planned itineraries, excellent facilities, sumptuous food and friendly and attentive service ensures that you can look forward to a highly enjoyable and memorable holiday.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.