--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 5b7b31f9-1893-4c53-b9cc-fb9770bf0ec5 slug: 2182898 voyage_code: JR260616-034 cruise_line: Azamara ship: Azamara Journey departure_date: return_date: nights: 34 embarkation_port: Barcelona disembarkation_port: Stockholm starting_price_usd: 10839.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T04:59:26Z --- # Europe Cruise : Iberia. Northern Europe & Baltic > Azamara · Azamara Journey · Jun 16 – Jul 20   (34 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Azamara | | **Ship** | Azamara Journey | | **Duration** | 34 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Barcelona | | **Disembarkation Port** | Stockholm | | **Starting Price** | 10,839 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | JR260616-034 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Barcelona **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Dynamic Barcelona is all about architecture, from the magnificent medieval buildings of the Gothic Quarter to the Modernist movement typified by the work of Antoni Gaudi. Though his materials were stone and metal, his forms were organic, awash in curves, swirls, and colors. His masterpiece is the amazing Church of the Sagrada Familia, colossal and as yet unfinished, though construction began in 1882. A contemporary contribution to the scene is Ricardo Bofill's post modernist National Theater of ... ### Day 2: Valencia **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM One of the country's biggest and bustling cities was defended against the Moors by the legendary Spaniard "El Cid." Work up an appetite taking in la Calle de Los Caballeros and La Lonja, Valencia's old stock-exchange building of 1483, and reward your curiosities with a Paella Valenciana, Spain's most famous contribution to the world's tables. ### Day 3: Palma, Majorca **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Palma is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca (Majorca), in the western Mediterranean. The massive Santa María cathedral, a Gothic landmark begun in the 13th century, overlooks the Bay of Palma. The adjacent Almudaina is a Moorish-style Arab fortress converted to a royal residence. West of the city, hilltop Bellver Castle is a medieval fortress with a distinctive circular shape ### Day 4: Cartagena, Spain **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Strategically located along historic sailing routes, Cartagena has been colonized by a veritable who’s who of Mediterranean superpowers over the millennia, resulting in a rich and multi-layered cultural heritage, and a history both glorious and turbulent. From atop a hill, Concepción Castle served as a fortress for Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Arabs, and Castilians. The 13th century Old Cathedral stands on the remains of a Roman Theater just discovered in 1987. More recent architectur... ### Day 5: Malaga **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Málaga is the lively capital of the Costa del Sol, famed for its beaches and mild climate, and gateway to Andalusia, with its Moorish architectural heritage. The city’s Alcazaba is a fine example, an 11th century citadel sitting in majestic splendor overlooking the African coast. It contains three magnificent palaces and graceful gardens with ornate fountains. In addition to their rich cultural heritage, Malagueños are also very proud of their most famous citizens – Picasso, for whom there... ### Day 6: Gibraltar **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM The towering Rock of Gibraltar is a sight to behold. Overlooking the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea from a height of 1,400 ft, it is a natural fortress, in a strategic position to control all naval traffic between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Only three miles long and a mile wide, this peninsula attached to the Spanish mainland juts out into the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates continental Europe from North Africa, a distance of only 14 miles. One feature most unusual for Europe is th... ### Day 7: Seville, Spain **Arrives:** 07:30 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula ### Day 8: Seville, Spain **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula ### Day 9: Seville, Spain **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: Lisbon **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world. Its magnificent harbor made it a logical trading port as far back as the Phoenicians, as well as a departure point for 15th century voyages sponsored by Prince Henry the Navigator, patron of Portuguese explorers. The city is rich in architecture, from Romanesque and Gothic to Post Modern, and criss-crossed by monument-studded grand boulevards. Today it is seeking a place on the world stage by hosting, in addition to its own active cultural calenda... ### Day 12: Porto (Leixoes), Portugal **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM At the mouth of the Rio Douro lies the city of Porto, known mostly for its port wine trade. With origins dating back to the 5th century, there is plenty to see in this town that was named European Capital of Culture in 2001. Stroll the Ribeira neighborhood along the river, explore the Cathedral area, or tour the port lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia across the river. ### Day 13: Ferrol **Arrives:** 11:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: St. Malo **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM The walled city of St. Malo is a quaint maze of fine old buildings, museums, and cafés serving Breton specialties of crepes and cider. Stroll along the ramparts, walk the cobblestone streets, and hear tales of corsairs, privateers grown rich off captured ships and their booty, authorized by the government during wartime, in order to hinder the enemy. Nearby is the rocky tidal island of Mont St. Michel. The perfect spot for a religious retreat, the first monastic settlement was built here in the... ### Day 16: Honfleur **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Honfleur is a lively town and a bustling port, where fishermen can be seen hauling in the daily catch. The maritime influence is everywhere evident; even the handsome church of Sainte Catherine has an oak ceiling that resembles the hull of an overturned ship. The charming square surrounding the church gives way to narrow cobbled lanes of half-timbered houses, elegant manors, and tall, narrow town houses. The quality of light has long attracted artists, including a particularly illustrious group,... ### Day 17: Dover **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM The white chalk cliffs of Dover face France across the narrowest part of the English Channel, a vulnerable position protected since the Middle Ages by Dover Castle. As recently as WWII its secret tunnels have been used as air raid shelters, a hospital, and military command center, and make for a fascinating visit. In a more contemplative vein are the charms of nearby Canterbury, its stunning cathedral the oldest in England. Famed as the setting of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, and the destinat... ### Day 18: Bruges **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM In Bruges you can lose yourself in another time, wandering the maze of winding lanes or drifting along the canals of its medieval core, the whole of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can also have a wonderful time discovering the fascinating stories behind the products for which Belgium is famous, in an unexpected array of museums. For sparkle visit the Diamond Museum, and for exquisite artistry the Lace Center. At Choco-Story, learn all about chocolate’s origins and production. And f... ### Day 19: Amsterdam **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Amsterdam has a personality all its own, including a long time reputation for tolerance. You'll be thinking of tulips and wooden shoes, perhaps Heineken beer, and some of the city's past inhabitants: Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Anne Frank, who wrote her famous diary hidden in a canal-side house. But do you know that Amsterdam has more canals than Venice (connecting a jigsaw puzzle of 90 islands), joined by some 1280 bridges (many illuminated by fairy lights at night)? Or that it boasts the oldest s... ### Day 20: Hamburg **Arrives:** 01:30 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM One of the most important harbors in Europe, Hamburg is proud of its mercantile roots. It was a member of the medieval Hanseatic League, and has been doing business with the world ever since. It is both the wealthiest city in Germany, and its greenest, with many parks and nature reserves, a diverse collection of museums (from the working-class life of the St. Pauli district to the spooky Hamburg dungeon) and galleries (from famous masters to erotic art). Hamburg is also a gateway to Berlin, capi... ### Day 21: Hamburg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM One of the most important harbors in Europe, Hamburg is proud of its mercantile roots. It was a member of the medieval Hanseatic League, and has been doing business with the world ever since. It is both the wealthiest city in Germany, and its greenest, with many parks and nature reserves, a diverse collection of museums (from the working-class life of the St. Pauli district to the spooky Hamburg dungeon) and galleries (from famous masters to erotic art). Hamburg is also a gateway to Berlin, capi... ### Day 22: Kiel Canal **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 23: Fredericia, Denmark **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Flanked by miles of emerald Fjords and the Fuglsang Forest, the old port of Fredericia offers the perfect introduction to Jutland on your cruise of Denmark. A close second to the Danish capital, Federicia is a fortress town of historic and present day military importance to the Royal Danish Army. Walk the famed city walls on an hour long journey, stopping to view the statues, cannons, and gates along the city’s citadel. Climb Gunpowder Tower and take in stunning views of the sapphire sea fr... ### Day 24: Copenhagen, Denmark **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Copenhagen is known as a city of spires: the skyline of its medieval core is punctuated only by the steeples of churches and towers of palaces, though a modern building boom has overtaken other parts of the city. Today's Copenhagen is known for its excellent quality of life and environmental consciousness - with many parks, it is green both literally and in today's sense of the word. It is also bicycle-friendly, with bike paths lining almost every major street. After a ride or wander through the... ### Day 25: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 26: Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Gdańsk is a 1,000-year-old port city on the Baltic coast of Poland, which, together with the city of Gdynia and the town of Sopot, makes up the metropolitan area Trójmiasto, “the Tricity”. Home to the Westerplatte, where World War II broke out in 1939, Gdańsk was mostly destroyed during the war, but there are still many impressive sights. Wander through cobblestone streets and mazes of red-brick buildings to discover the Upland Gate, St. Mary’s Church, the medieval Gdańsk Crane or the ... ### Day 27: Klaipeda, Lithuania **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM Walk the cobblestoned Old Town in Klaipėda and you’ll see its German heritage in the half-timbered architecture, beginning at Theatre Square where Hitler once spoke. The old warehouses by the Dane River are now pubs and restaurants - try a traditional Lithuanian lunch of fish stew with warm black bread. There’s a museum in the remnants of Memelburg Castle with fascinating photos from WWII, the Blacksmith Museum with intriguing iron works, and the Clock Museum with, well, clocks. ### Day 28: Riga **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Riga’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, its winding, wobbly lanes are beautiful to wander through. But the most outstanding are the avenues of art nouveau buildings some, with their adornments of femmes fatales and fiendish gargoyles, are so amazing you can’t pass without stopping. ### Day 29: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 30: Tallinn **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Despite occupation at one time or another by each of its near neighbors, Tallinn is independent-minded and has creative ways of showing it - consider the Singing Revolution of 1988, the massive musical demonstration against Soviet rule that set Estonia on the path to independence. Visit St Olav's Church, once the tallest building in the world, at least until 1625. Then pull up a chair at one of the cafés in the charming town square, heart of the city for 800 years. After your coffee, explore St... ### Day 31: Helsinki **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Helsinki is a successful blend of traditional and modern architecture and design, interwoven with the beauty of nature, and a few quirky, purely Finnish touches - such as a church built inside a giant chunk of granite, and a venue that is a unique combination of café, restaurant, bar, laundromat, and sauna. Classic Russian onion-domed churches share the stage with Nordic minimalism, and a large concentration of Art Nouveau buildings. Prominent globally in the fields of technology (think Nokia) ... ### Day 32: Turku **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM ### Day 33: Mariehamn, Aland Islands **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Formerly part of the Russian Empire (and named by Alexander II after the Empress Maria), Mariehamn, the capital of Aland, sits on an archipelago of over 6,500 islands at the entrance to the beautiful Gulf of Bothnia. Mariehamn’s scenic harbors, marinas, greenery, charming wooden houses, and wide, straight streets make it the perfect place to explore on foot. Be sure to stroll the Esplanade, an avenue accented with the aroma of lime trees stretching from east to west—harbor to harbor—acr... ### Day 34: Stockholm **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lively, cosmopolitan Stockholm sports an appealing mix of modern Scandinavian architecture and fairy tale palaces, watched over by a Board of Beauty, responsible for preserving the city. One third of its area is devoted to green space, and another third to waterways, providing lots of room to breathe. Gamla Stan is the oldest section, retaining the medieval layout of narrow meandering paths. For the contemporary take there's Sodermalm, known trendily as SoFo, with welcoming restaurants and pubs,... ### Day 35: Stockholm **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lively, cosmopolitan Stockholm sports an appealing mix of modern Scandinavian architecture and fairy tale palaces, watched over by a Board of Beauty, responsible for preserving the city. One third of its area is devoted to green space, and another third to waterways, providing lots of room to breathe. Gamla Stan is the oldest section, retaining the medieval layout of narrow meandering paths. For the contemporary take there's Sodermalm, known trendily as SoFo, with welcoming restaurants and pubs,... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $10,839 | | Ocean View | $12,459 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed** (Code: Z) Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed ### Outside Cabins **Oceanview Stateroom - Guaranteed** (Code: Y) Oceanview Stateroom - Guaranteed **Club Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: 05) — From $24,918 Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016 Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed Some staterooms feature sofa bed 40” flat-screen TV Mini-bar Thermostat-controlled air conditioner Direct-dial telephone with voice mail Writing desk In-room safe Hand-held hairdryer USB por... **Club Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: 06) Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016 Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed Some staterooms feature sofa bed 40” flat-screen TV Mini-bar Thermostat-controlled air conditioner Direct-dial telephone with voice mail Writing desk In-room safe Hand-held hairdryer USB por... **Club Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: 04) Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016 Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed Some staterooms feature sofa bed 40” flat-screen TV Mini-bar Thermostat-controlled air conditioner Direct-dial telephone with voice mail Writing desk In-room safe Hand-held hairdryer USB por... **Club Oceanview Stateroom (Obstructed View)** (Code: 08) Features: Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016 Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed Some staterooms feature sofa bed 40” flat-screen TV Refrigerator with mini-bar Thermostat-controlled air conditioner Direct-dial telephone with voice mail Writing desk In-room saf... ### Balcony Cabins **Club Veranda Plus Stateroom - Guaranteed** (Code: XP) Stateroom Features Veranda Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed Sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV Mini-bar Thermostat-controlled air conditioner Direct-dial telephone with voice mail Writing desk In-room safe Hand-held hairdryer USB ports under bedside reading lamps Stateroom: 175 sq.... **Club Veranda Stateroom - Guaranteed** (Code: X) Two lower beds convertible to queen size. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. Sitting area with sofa bed. Veranda. Flat-screen television. Refrigerator with mini-bar. Thermostat-controlled air conditioning. Direct-dial telephone and voicemail. Desk. In-room safe. Hand-held hairdryer. ### Suite Cabins **Suite - Guaranteed** (Code: W) Suite - Guaranteed ## Ship Information ### Azamara Journey A luxurious boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Journey is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras. Re-imagined staterooms include modern amenities, furnishings, and European linens. Plus the ship features a large number of staterooms and suites with verandas, perfect for starting your day with fresh sea air and stunning views. Across the fleet, our authentic service goes beyond the expectations of even the most well-traveled cruisers. Friendly and approachable, our staff are attentive, and happy to offer everything from poolside service to recommendations for your on-shore exploration. After all, we love sailing the world just as much as you do! Add to all of that world-class dining options, spa experiences to relax and refresh, and all-new entertainment offerings, you’ve got an onboard experience that’s matched only by the immersive cultural encounters we’ve got in store on shore. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 694 | | Crew | 408 | | Gross Tonnage | 30,277.0 | | Length | 592.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 355 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **The Living Room**: The idea of the Living Room is just that. To “live in” and to enjoy time with friends and fellow guests! Much of the room is furnished as a living roo... - **Acupuncture**: Azamara’s acupuncturists are practitioners licensed by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. A variety of treatm... - **Special Dietary Needs**: With advance notice, we can accommodate most special dietary needs. Please update your reservation on our Manage My Reservation tool, or submit your r... - **The Sanctum Spa**: Staffed by professional aestheticians and therapists, the Azamara Spa is an oasis of tranquility. Choose from an extensive menu of services including:... - **Mosaic Cafe & Mosaic Cafe @ Night**: Our onboard coffee corner may very well become your favorite nook on the ship. With elegant and comfortable furniture, it's bound to be one of the the... ### Food and Drink - **Discoveries Restaurant**: Discover the world through dishes and flavors from the places we visit. Of course, you’ll also enjoy a wide variety of nightly selections such as file... - **Prime C**: Your choice of steak, cooked to perfection. Herb-coated rack of lamb, duck confit and Chilean sea bass—all paired with savory sides. At Prime C, you’r... - **Aqualina**: At Aqualina, you’ll find some of Italy’s most authentic dishes. Pastas made from scratch, traditional recipes, and scrumptious vegetarian dishes that ... ## Ports of Call ### Barcelona *Coordinates: 41.3926, 2.07015* Dynamic Barcelona is all about architecture, from the magnificent medieval buildings of the Gothic Quarter to the Modernist movement typified by the work of Antoni Gaudi. Though his materials were stone and metal, his forms were organic, awash in curves, swirls, and colors. His masterpiece is the amazing Church of the Sagrada Familia, colossal and as yet unfinished, though construction began in 18... ### Valencia *Coordinates: 39.4702, -0.376805* One of the country's biggest and bustling cities was defended against the Moors by the legendary Spaniard "El Cid." Work up an appetite taking in la Calle de Los Caballeros and La Lonja, Valencia's old stock-exchange building of 1483, and reward your curiosities with a Paella Valenciana, Spain's most famous contribution to the world's tables. ### Palma, Majorca *Coordinates: 39.5695, 2.65002* Palma is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca (Majorca), in the western Mediterranean. The massive Santa María cathedral, a Gothic landmark begun in the 13th century, overlooks the Bay of Palma. The adjacent Almudaina is a Moorish-style Arab fortress converted to a royal residence. West of the city, hilltop Bellver Castle is a medieval fortress with a distinctive circular s... ### Cartagena, Spain *Coordinates: 37.6265, -0.996564* Strategically located along historic sailing routes, Cartagena has been colonized by a veritable who’s who of Mediterranean superpowers over the millennia, resulting in a rich and multi-layered cultural heritage, and a history both glorious and turbulent. From atop a hill, Concepción Castle served as a fortress for Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Arabs, and Castilians. The 13th century Old... ### Malaga *Coordinates: 36.7213, -4.42127* Málaga is the lively capital of the Costa del Sol, famed for its beaches and mild climate, and gateway to Andalusia, with its Moorish architectural heritage. The city’s Alcazaba is a fine example, an 11th century citadel sitting in majestic splendor overlooking the African coast. It contains three magnificent palaces and graceful gardens with ornate fountains. In addition to their rich cultural... ### Gibraltar *Coordinates: 36.1408, -5.3536* The towering Rock of Gibraltar is a sight to behold. Overlooking the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea from a height of 1,400 ft, it is a natural fortress, in a strategic position to control all naval traffic between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Only three miles long and a mile wide, this peninsula attached to the Spanish mainland juts out into the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates continen... ### Seville, Spain *Coordinates: 37.3826, -5.99629* Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula ### Lisbon *Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934* Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world. Its magnificent harbor made it a logical trading port as far back as the Phoenicians, as well as a departure point for 15th century voyages sponsored by Prince Henry the Navigator, patron of Portuguese explorers. The city is rich in architecture, from Romanesque and Gothic to Post Modern, and criss-crossed by monument-studded grand boulevards. Today... ### Porto (Leixoes), Portugal *Coordinates: 41.1833, -8.7* At the mouth of the Rio Douro lies the city of Porto, known mostly for its port wine trade. With origins dating back to the 5th century, there is plenty to see in this town that was named European Capital of Culture in 2001. Stroll the Ribeira neighborhood along the river, explore the Cathedral area, or tour the port lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia across the river. ### Ferrol *Coordinates: 43.4884, -8.22251* ### St. Malo *Coordinates: 48.6482, -2.02609* The walled city of St. Malo is a quaint maze of fine old buildings, museums, and cafés serving Breton specialties of crepes and cider. Stroll along the ramparts, walk the cobblestone streets, and hear tales of corsairs, privateers grown rich off captured ships and their booty, authorized by the government during wartime, in order to hinder the enemy. Nearby is the rocky tidal island of Mont St. M... ### Honfleur *Coordinates: 49.4188, 0.233262* Honfleur is a lively town and a bustling port, where fishermen can be seen hauling in the daily catch. The maritime influence is everywhere evident; even the handsome church of Sainte Catherine has an oak ceiling that resembles the hull of an overturned ship. The charming square surrounding the church gives way to narrow cobbled lanes of half-timbered houses, elegant manors, and tall, narrow town ... ### Dover *Coordinates: 51.1297, 1.31114* The white chalk cliffs of Dover face France across the narrowest part of the English Channel, a vulnerable position protected since the Middle Ages by Dover Castle. As recently as WWII its secret tunnels have been used as air raid shelters, a hospital, and military command center, and make for a fascinating visit. In a more contemplative vein are the charms of nearby Canterbury, its stunning cathe... ### Bruges *Coordinates: 51.3333, 3.2* In Bruges you can lose yourself in another time, wandering the maze of winding lanes or drifting along the canals of its medieval core, the whole of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can also have a wonderful time discovering the fascinating stories behind the products for which Belgium is famous, in an unexpected array of museums. For sparkle visit the Diamond Museum, and for exquisite a... ### Amsterdam *Coordinates: 52.3731, 4.89222* Amsterdam has a personality all its own, including a long time reputation for tolerance. You'll be thinking of tulips and wooden shoes, perhaps Heineken beer, and some of the city's past inhabitants: Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Anne Frank, who wrote her famous diary hidden in a canal-side house. But do you know that Amsterdam has more canals than Venice (connecting a jigsaw puzzle of 90 islands), joi... ### Hamburg *Coordinates: 53.5534, 9.9922* One of the most important harbors in Europe, Hamburg is proud of its mercantile roots. It was a member of the medieval Hanseatic League, and has been doing business with the world ever since. It is both the wealthiest city in Germany, and its greenest, with many parks and nature reserves, a diverse collection of museums (from the working-class life of the St. Pauli district to the spooky Hamburg d... ### Kiel Canal *Coordinates: 54.1299, 9.63998* ### Fredericia, Denmark *Coordinates: 55.5703, 9.74659* Flanked by miles of emerald Fjords and the Fuglsang Forest, the old port of Fredericia offers the perfect introduction to Jutland on your cruise of Denmark. A close second to the Danish capital, Federicia is a fortress town of historic and present day military importance to the Royal Danish Army. Walk the famed city walls on an hour long journey, stopping to view the statues, cannons, and gates... ### Copenhagen, Denmark *Coordinates: 55.6763, 12.5681* Copenhagen is known as a city of spires: the skyline of its medieval core is punctuated only by the steeples of churches and towers of palaces, though a modern building boom has overtaken other parts of the city. Today's Copenhagen is known for its excellent quality of life and environmental consciousness - with many parks, it is green both literally and in today's sense of the word. It is also bi... ### Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland *Coordinates: 54.5189, 18.5305* Gdańsk is a 1,000-year-old port city on the Baltic coast of Poland, which, together with the city of Gdynia and the town of Sopot, makes up the metropolitan area Trójmiasto, “the Tricity”. Home to the Westerplatte, where World War II broke out in 1939, Gdańsk was mostly destroyed during the war, but there are still many impressive sights. Wander through cobblestone streets and mazes of red-... ### Klaipeda, Lithuania Walk the cobblestoned Old Town in Klaipėda and you’ll see its German heritage in the half-timbered architecture, beginning at Theatre Square where Hitler once spoke. The old warehouses by the Dane River are now pubs and restaurants - try a traditional Lithuanian lunch of fish stew with warm black bread. There’s a museum in the remnants of Memelburg Castle with fascinating photos from WWII, th... ### Riga *Coordinates: 56.9465, 24.1048* Riga’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, its winding, wobbly lanes are beautiful to wander through. But the most outstanding are the avenues of art nouveau buildings some, with their adornments of femmes fatales and fiendish gargoyles, are so amazing you can’t pass without stopping. ### Tallinn *Coordinates: 59.437, 24.7536* Despite occupation at one time or another by each of its near neighbors, Tallinn is independent-minded and has creative ways of showing it - consider the Singing Revolution of 1988, the massive musical demonstration against Soviet rule that set Estonia on the path to independence. Visit St Olav's Church, once the tallest building in the world, at least until 1625. Then pull up a chair at one of th... ### Helsinki *Coordinates: 60.1733, 24.941* Helsinki is a successful blend of traditional and modern architecture and design, interwoven with the beauty of nature, and a few quirky, purely Finnish touches - such as a church built inside a giant chunk of granite, and a venue that is a unique combination of café, restaurant, bar, laundromat, and sauna. Classic Russian onion-domed churches share the stage with Nordic minimalism, and a large c... ### Turku *Coordinates: 60.4514, 22.2687* ### Mariehamn, Aland Islands *Coordinates: 60.0969, 19.9348* Formerly part of the Russian Empire (and named by Alexander II after the Empress Maria), Mariehamn, the capital of Aland, sits on an archipelago of over 6,500 islands at the entrance to the beautiful Gulf of Bothnia. Mariehamn’s scenic harbors, marinas, greenery, charming wooden houses, and wide, straight streets make it the perfect place to explore on foot. Be sure to stroll the Esplanade, a... ### Stockholm *Coordinates: 59.3289, 18.0649* Lively, cosmopolitan Stockholm sports an appealing mix of modern Scandinavian architecture and fairy tale palaces, watched over by a Board of Beauty, responsible for preserving the city. One third of its area is devoted to green space, and another third to waterways, providing lots of room to breathe. Gamla Stan is the oldest section, retaining the medieval layout of narrow meandering paths. 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