From Stockholm to Copenhagen · Northern Europe · 8 nights
From Stockholm to Copenhagen
The Explora Journeys fleet continues to expand and the fifth vessel, Explora V, launches in December 2027 offering inaugural journeys in the Mediterranean and Arabian Peninsula.
Explora Journeys continues to grow whilst still nurturing its
commitment to sustainability and Explora V will be LNG-powered and
will also be the first ship in the fleet to be equipped with
next-generation fuel cell readiness, allowing the ship to use
hydrogen as a power source.
The buzzing city of Stockholm is the capital of Sweden. Visitors are captivated by the busy waterfront, the beautiful cobbled streets in the Gamla Stan, or Old Town, the museums, palaces, gardens and galleries, whilst a mere 20 minutes away, Stockholm's archipelago of 30,000 islands offers its own delights, not least some serene tranquillity. The city itself features trend-setting restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and a rich cultural heritage. Many interesting excursions from the city centre ensure that a prolonged stay will be both stimulating and varied.
The Estonian island of Saaremaa is one of the Baltic’s best kept secrets, a timeless landscape of spruce forests, windmills and sleepy little villages. The island’s capital, Kuressaare, is a popular spa resort and is home to an impressive medieval castle.
The charming UNESCO-listed town of Visby is the capital of Gotland, the largest island in the Baltic. The photogenic cobbled streets and ruined Gothic churches are a reminder of the island’s fascinating history, invaded by both Germans and Danes and decimated by the Black Death in the 14th century.
Riga, Latvia’s charming capital, is a highlight of any Baltic itinerary. The compact Old Town delights with its winding lanes and elegant spires, and the city is also home to one of Europe’s most impressive ensembles of Art Nouveau architecture.
Klaipeda is Lithuania’s only major seaport, and served for a time as the capital of Prussia, when it was known as Memel. There is still a noticeable Germanic flavour to the architecture of the old town, and it’s only a short distance from both the spectacular dunes of the Curonian Spit and the lovely seaside town of Palanga.
The Baltic port of Gdynia is the gateway to Gdansk, a city that occupies an important place in 20th century history; the first shots of World War II were fired at the Westerplatte naval base, and it was amongst the shipyards of Gdansk that the Solidarity movement was born in the 1980s.
Your day trip to Berlin will be exhausting but rewarding, as you try to understand this vibrant city in the space of a few hours. Amazing museums and galleries, beautiful parks, leafy boulevards and busy shopping streets all clamour for your attention. Moving memorials sit alongside classic architecture and remarkable modern buildings.
Wonderful Copenhagen is the perfect city to explore on foot, by bicycle or by water. Visit the bustling wharf at Nyhavn, enjoy the palaces, galleries and museums, wander through the amazing Tivoli Gardens, and if you have time, make the most of Copenhagen’s gastronomic revolution.
