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May and June 2009
Norway, Denmark, Poland, Latvia, Russia, Estonia, Sweden
aboard the M.S. LE DIAMANT
We are delighted to invite you to experience the magnificent beauty of Norway’s fjords and the cultural rebirth of the Baltic states on this special voyage during summer’s spectacular White Nights. We are particularly proud to announce that this program offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet with Lech Walesa, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and leader of the Solidarity movement’s struggle against Communist rule, which eventually toppled Soviet domination in all of the Baltic states and Eastern Europe.
This unique itinerary includes accommodations aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. LE DIAMANT, one of the world’s most celebrated small cruise ships, featuring only 113 outside staterooms. Continually refurbished, the ship offers a luxurious sanctuary with personalized service, fine cuisine and elegant amenities.
Embark in the historic port of Bergen, Norway, and cruise along the Norwegian coast to discover the stunning beauty of the fjords. Call on the port of Copenhagen, the regal capital of Denmark, before visiting the recently reborn Baltic states as they experience their post-Soviet renaissance. From the medieval lanes of Riga, Latvia, and Tallinn, Estonia, to the legacy of Gdansk, Poland’s, “Solidarity” movement and a free and vibrant St. Petersburg, Russia, observe their rich traditions and newfound cultural vitality.
Throughout the journey, your understanding of this rapidly changing region will be enhanced by a series of included and optional excursions led by expert guides. To complement your cruise program, we invite you to join the special two-night Pre-Program Option in the ancient Hanseatic city of Bergen, Norway, and/or the two-night Stockholm Post-Program Option.
The romantic White Nights of Summer, the deluxe M.S. LE DIAMANT and the exclusive itinerary including a private meeting with Polish hero Lech Walesa make this an ideal opportunity to experience one of the most important historical epochs of our time and the Baltic region’s rich cultural heritage. This distinctive Cruising the Baltic Sea and the Norwegian Fjords program has sold out quickly the last four years, so we urge you to make your reservation now.
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