August 4-11, 2008 (8 days) From approx. $3,195 pp/do, plus airfare and taxes

Castles and canals, floating cities, and breathtaking harbors — the magic of Scandinavia and the northern Baltic Sea is waiting for you! As you cruise aboard the six-star Crystal Symphony, visit scenic northern cities steeped in maritime lore. Your journey begins amid the 18th-century opulence of Stockholm, Sweden, located on Sweden’s east coast, where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. Central Stockholm consists of 14 islands, all part of the archipelago. You’ll sail to Helsinki, Finland, whose picturesque harbor is crowned by the island fortress of Suomenlinna Castle. The journey takes you to St. Petersburg, Russia — known as the Venice of the North. The former imperial capital under Peter the Great is laced together by the 360 bridges that span the canals of the Neva River. While exploring the pride and traditions of the former Russian capital, you’ll enjoy the State Hermitage Museum — home to one of the world’s most impressive art collections. And, the trip wouldn’t be complete without enjoying the baroque and neoclassical palaces and cathedrals as you stroll over the Neva River’s many bridges. Next, visit Tallinn — the capital city of Estonia — and marvel at its Hanseatic Old Town district, lined with historic merchants’ houses. Your odyssey concludes in Copenhagen, Denmark, a humble medieval fishing village that has evolved into one of Europe’s most sophisticated cities. The Crystal Symphony promises more than just a cruise — so come relax, explore, and discover! Special airfare rates are available from most major cities.

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