DESTINATION PORT Our final stop, Stockholm, Sweden. And what a stop! This is by far my favorite port. THE LOWDOWN This city is majestic and charming- couldn’t get enough of Gamla Stan (the old town) with cobblestone streets and acre-colored buildings. You don’t need to take a cab to get to the city if you don’t mind the walk (30 mins). …
DESTINATION PORT Helsinki, Finland is one of the most vibrant and beautiful cities in Scandinavia. Wherever you walk, this city is surrounded by neoclassical buildings and striking modern architecture. This is the only port where hubby and I trolled without the twins. They stayed behind in a youth camp – they needed a break from their mom and dad! THE LOWDOWN…
DESTINATION PORT Saint Petersburg, Russia is one of the world’s most beautiful metropolises. This city is perched on the banks of the Neva and is crisscrossed by canals. This is our fourth cruise port from our Baltic Sea Cruise itinerary. THE LOWDOWN Saint Petersburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the most colorful city we have visited so far. It…
DESTINATION PORT Tallinn is a popular and busiest cruise port of Europe during summertime. This is our third cruise port from our Baltic Sea Cruise itinerary. THE LOWDOWN One of my favorite Baltic ports so far. Tallinn, Estonia is founded in 1154 and its Old Town (every corner is picturesque) has remained unchanged for over 600 years. Situated high on…
DESTINATION PORT Warnemunde, Germany is our second port of the Baltic Sea cruise. This seaside port is located 3 hours away from Berlin. It didn’t make sense for us to spend a total of 6 hours on the train for a day trip we decided to spend time at Warnemunde and Rostock (7 miles away) instead. THE LOWDOWN Warnemunde is a…