
Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic
- ItineraryCopenhagen to HelsinkiDuration9 days
- Dates10 Aug 26 to 18 Aug 26Prices from
Come aboard Le Champlain for an unforgettable voyage.
At the heart of the Baltic Sea, discover the emblematic towns and capitals of the region, a blend of History and sumptuous landscapes. During this 9-day cruise aboard Le Champlain, fall under the spell of the majestic panoramas of northern Europe.
Over the course of your trip, at every port of call each guest will be able to choose one included excursion from the selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, enjoy a visit to Gdansk and fall under the spell of the music at a Chopin concert; dive into the history and tunes of ABBA from Stockholm; or attend a folkloric show in Tallinn. The range of experiences on offer promises intense and varied moments (for the full list of excursions, click on the Itinerary tab).
Leaving from Copenhagen, you will set a course for the charming fishing village of Gudhjem. Located on the small Danish island of Bornholm, it is very popular among the Danes for its gentle way of life and its beautiful landscapes of rock formations.
You will set a course for the charming fishing village of Gudhjem. Located on the small Danish Island of Bornholm, it is very popular among the Danes for its gentle way of life and its beautiful landscapes of rock formations.
Your ship will then call at Gdansk, famous for its amber stone and its shipyards. The former Hanseatic city will reveal some of its architectural treasures, in Gothic and Baroque styles, restored or rebuilt.
Le Champlain will then sail to the Swedish island of Gotland and call at Visby, a site that was important for the Hanseatic League in the Baltic Sea around the 13th century. UNESCO Heritage Site, this once opulent city still has remarkably well-preserved ramparts, public buildings, merchant houses and warehouses.
Le Champlain will then chart a course for Stockholm. Built on water, the Swedish capital embraces nature, which is omnipresent there. Its blend of medieval architecture, colourful houses and trendy neighbourhoods makes it a particularly enjoyable city to visit.
On Saaremaa, dive into the complex history of this island, Estonia’s largest. First invaded by the Vikings, it became Danish then Swedish before being taken by the Russian Empire and later occupied by the Germans. In 1991, it finally became Estonian when the country gained its independence.
You will visit Tallinn, emblematic city of the Hanseatic League, the large trading network that dominated the Baltic Sea for several centuries. Listed as UNESCO Heritage Site, this once opulent city still have remarkably well-preserved public buildings, merchant houses and warehouses.
Your cruise will end at Helsinki. Located on a peninsula surrounded by almost 300 islands, the verdant capital of Finland will charm you with its Art Nouveau architecture.
Your voyage
All-inclusive

Destination
Northern Europe and Scandinavia
Copenhagen to Helsinki
Duration
9 days, 8 nights on board
Timeless
No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 25%
Ref: EC100826









Journey
Your daily itinerary
- The Baltic Sea, via five countries (Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Poland, Denmark), featuring lively capitals (Tallinn, Stockholm [overnight stay]) and rich heritage.
- Discovery of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Tallinn's Old Town, the Hanseatic town of Visby.
- Among your included excursions: a visit of Gdansk and a Chopin concert, the Vasa Museum, a folk show in Tallinn, etc.

Customize your journey:

Date
10 Aug 26

Date
8 Aug 26

Date
18 Aug 26
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and refinement

Deluxe Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
19 m²

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
19 m²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
3
Size
27 m²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Size
38 m²

Privilege Suite
Guests
3
Size
32 m²

Grand Deluxe Suite
Guests
4
Size
45 m²

Owner's Suite
Guests
4
Size
45 m²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic
Itinerary
Embarkation 10/08/26 from 16:00 to 17:00 Departure 10/08/26 at 18:00
10 Aug 26 - Copenhagen

Arrival 11/08/26 early morning Departure 11/08/26 midday
11 Aug 26 - Gudhjem, Bornholm

Arrival 12/08/26 early morning Departure 12/08/26 late afternoon
12 Aug 26 - Gdansk

Arrival 13/08/26 midday Departure 13/08/26 late afternoon
13 Aug 26 - Visby, Gotland

Arrival 14/08/26 early morning Departure 15/08/26 late evening
14 Aug 26 > 15 Aug 26 - Stockholm

Arrival 16/08/26 early morning Departure 16/08/26 early evening
16 Aug 26 - Saaremaa

Arrival 17/08/26 early morning Departure 17/08/26 late afternoon
17 Aug 26 - Tallinn

Arrival 18/08/26 early morning Disembarkation 18/08/26 at 8:00
18 Aug 26 - Helsinki

Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic
Customize your journey
Panoramic transfer to the port of copenhagen

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between the airport and your port of embarkation.
Copenhagen
Meet at Copenhagen airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT.
You will then be transferred to the pier to embark on your ship.
Your programme includes:
· Transfer as mentioned in the programme.
· Services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
· Tips for the driver and local guide.
· Personal expenses.
· Other services not mentioned in the programme.
To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.
Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.
120 €/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.Copenhagen city of art and history (2 nights)

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 – Copenhagen
Meet at Copenhague airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Transfer of around 30 minutes, from the airport to the Nobis Hotel 5*, not far from the Tivoli Gardens, in the very heart of the historic center of Copenhagen.
Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 – Copenhagen
Breakfast.
Your morning will be dedicated to discovering the royal grandeur of Denmark. You will begin with Christiansborg Palace, a symbol of tradition, power, and continuity that embodies the quintessence of elegance and sophistication. The Palace houses the royal representation rooms, where events of paramount importance take place. It was here, on January 14, 2024, that the Prime Minister proclaimed the new King of Denmark, marking a new era for the Danish monarchy.
Then, you will walk to the iconic house of Royal Copenhagen, refined and prestigious, which has embodied Danish elegance since 1775. This establishment is a porcelain factory that marries traditional craftsmanship with timeless design, creating pieces that transcend eras and trends. The porcelain collections of Royal Copenhagen have adorned royal tables and elegant homes around the world.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will go to visit the famous Frederiksborg Castle, around 30 kilometres (19 miles) north of Copenhagen, which was built by King Christian IV at the beginning of the 17th century on three islets surrounded by a lake. You will be able to admire its Baroque Park and its romantic landscaped gardens, as well as a remarkable collection of portraits, historic paintings, tapestries and decorative arts.
You will then return to your hotel for some free time before heading out again to dine in a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 – Copenhagen
After breakfast and check-out, you will head off to visit the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, located half an hour away from Copenhagen. You will discover its very beautiful sculpture garden offering a magnificent panorama over the Baltic Sea as well as many masterpieces by Giacometti, Andy Warhol, Calder, Francis Bacon or Asger Jon, one of the prominent figures in the CoBrA avant-garde movement. This architectural jewel is perfectly integrated into its environment and will delight art lovers.
After lunch in a local restaurant, you will be driven to the Little Mermaid, symbol of Copenhagen for an essential photo stop. This work of art, created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen in 1913, is a true artistic masterpiece blending delicacy and emotion. Her graceful silhouette is perched on a rock in the city's harbor, gazing out towards the horizon.
You will then be transferred to the pier of Copenhagen to embark on board your ship.
Your hotel:
The Nobis 5*, a member of Design hotels, is ideally located in the historic heart of Copenhagen. Its rooms are elegantly decorated with Scandinavian furniture in a sleek and contemporary spirit, with bathrooms in grey marble. You will be able to enjoy access to its fitness centre as well as its relaxation area, with a swimming pool, sauna and hammam.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
· 2-nights accommodation in Deluxe room Nobis 5* hotel (local standard) or similar, breakfast included.
· Meals as mentioned in the programme.
· Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer or 1 glass of wine and 1 coffee or tea).
· Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
· The services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
· Dinner on day 1.
· Personal expenses.
· Visa if necessary.
· Tips for the driver and local guide.
· Early check-in and late check-out.
· Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
· It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
· Early check-in or late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.
· Official hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m.
· Official hotel check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
· This program requires to be able of walking to reach the house of Royal Copenhagen. We recommend wearing light clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
· Denmark’s unit is Danish Krone.
Contact of your hotel:
NOBIS hotel
Niels Brocks Gade 1
1574 København, Denmark
Telephone : (45) 78 74 14 10
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.
2,470 €/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.Discover porvoo from helsinki

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between your port of disembarkation and the airport.
Athens
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative.
You will be taken by coach for an exploration of one of the oldest cities in Europe, Athens.
You will enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. You will make your first stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, a 19th-century reconstruction on Roman foundations, in which the first modern Olympic Games took place. This stadium is also known as the Kallimármaro which means “the beautiful marbled”, because it is the only major stadium in the world built entirely of white marble. It was also restored to host some competitions during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
You will arrive at the Acropolis Museum, which was opened in June 2009. The architecture of the whole venue has been designed to emulate the cult of the Temple of Athena. At the foot of the sacred hill, the building’s rear facade of concrete and glass seems to billow out with the weight of its history, and it is from here that you will have your first view of the Parthenon. The museum provides a magnificent setting for the treasures discovered on the hill. The first gallery houses the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens and the glass floor provides a view of the archaeological excavations, giving you the impression of being in the very heart of these ancient ruins.
At the end of the morning, you will be taken to the Plaka Old District located at the bottom of the Acropolis, in the historic heart of Athens. You will have some free time (about 45 minutes or more depending on your flight return) to explore on foot Plaka’s pedestrian shopping streets where you will find jewellery stores, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.
Your programme includes:
· Transfers, visits and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
· Services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
· Lunch.
· Tips for the guide and the driver.
· Personal expenses
· Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.
210 €/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.Flights from/to paris + panoramic transfer to the port of copenhagen + discover porvoo from helsinki (post)

825 €/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.Flights from/to paris + copenhagen city of art and history 2n (pre) + discover porvoo from helsinki (post)

3,175 €/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.