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03 Jul 2012 17 nights Holiday number: R208
Join us on this Grand Event cruise to witness one of the most extraordinary sailaway events in history.Grand Event cruise special features:
From your first stop in friendly Gothenburg to two full days discovering dramatic St Petersburg, this 17-night cruise of the Baltic and northern Europe with Aurora is packed with striking architecture, mesmerising history and rich culture.Gothenburg, filled with green parks and gardens galore, is surrounded by a beautiful archipelago of small islands. The fairytale Tivoli Gardens and Kronberg Castle – the original Elsinore in Shakespeare’s Hamlet – of Copenhagen are next. Stockholm, spanning 14 separate islands and myriad small islets, is often described as the ‘Venice of the North’, while Helsinki boasts stunning architecture and luscious parks. In flamboyant St Petersburg seek out Catherine the Great’s Palace and the Hermitage Museum before heading to Tallinn with its fascinating mix of architectural styles.A stroll through the narrow streets of Riga’s walled Old City is a must before you leave for Oslo, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and rolling green hills. Lying on the banks of the Elbe River, historic Hamburg, with its canals, church steeples and cosmopolitan nightlife, is your final port of call.
P&O Cruises from Southampton offer easy access and connections from across the UK. Coach transfers can be arranged and with dedicated Southampton cruises car-parking facilities in the port, coach drop-off points next to the terminal and easy access to taxis and public transport, the beginning and end of your cruise will be almost as calm as the holiday itself. We’ll take care of your luggage from the moment you arrive and our check-in is a stress free experience. You’ll avoid flight delays and baggage restrictions and can simply step on board your waiting ship.