Visit many of the major cities of the Baltic on P&O cruises that takes in Hamburg, Oslo, Copenhagen, Amsterdam and
Bruges.
Experience the fairytale magic of Copenhagen as you soar above Tivoli Gardens in a tethered hot air balloon – or explore Kronberg Castle, the original Elsinore in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Travemunde brings you history in an idyllic setting fringed by sandy beaches and a backdrop of dense pine forests. Stockholm is described as the ‘Venice of the North’ due to its topography, spanning 14 separate islands and myriad small islets, while Finland’s Helsinki boasts stunning architecture and luscious parks. In St Petersburg, where you’ll enjoy two full days, you can seek out Catherine the Great’s Palace with its breathtaking white, blue and gold facade, while The Hermitage Museum holds some of Europe’s greatest art. This is Russia at its most dramatic, flamboyant and captivating. Oslo is a spectacular city surrounded by snow-capped mountains and rolling green hills.

One of the most spectacular regions of the world, many argue that the only way to truly appreciate the scenery of the Norwegian Fjords is to sail through them. We, of course, agree. A cruise in the fjords offers more than any land based experience ever could. Not only can you take your pick of Nordic cruise itineraries which include calls at such scenic ports as Stavanger, Bergen and Flamm but, once back on board, your ship will embark on evening cruises through some of Norway’s most breathtaking fjords. This unique combination allows you to truly appreciate the pre-historic magnitude of these ice carved inlets with their spectacular waterfalls.
Cruising even further north you can experience the ‘top of the world’ with a journey beyond the Arctic Circle. Viking settlements dot the landscape and Inuit and Norse history is brought to life within museum walls. Most memorable is the phenomenon of the Midnight Sun. A uniquely spectacular experience, light is reflected across the lunar-like landscape of the North Cape.