Many of us consider that cruising the Baltic capitals is doing it by the elegance and the most refined empire. It is a pleasure to visit the cities of San Petersburgo, and the famous Hermitage, Stockholm, Riga, the Paris of the North, with its beautiful old town, Tallinn, which they call the pearl of the Middle Ages, Helsinki… And discover beautiful beaches and landscapes.
In summer, and even September, it is the ideal time to visit these northern European cities, with the only disadvantage that there will be many tourists. Yes indeed, Booking your excursions with the shipping company ensures you can visit the palaces and museums.
One of the great attractions of a cruise to the Baltic capitals is Russia, the Russia of the tsars is shown in all its splendor. You will discover Saint Petersburg, World Heritage Site Since 1990, a city full of History and with a cultural and architectural wealth that will not leave you indifferent. You can visit the Winter Palace, the official residence of the Tsars before the Soviet Revolution, and the Hermitage, one of the most important museums in the world.
The beautiful capital of Estonia, TallinOverlooking the Gulf of Finland, it is called the medieval pearl, and appears to be the setting for a fairy tale. Riga It will surprise you for its Art Nouveau style, and for its historic center.
Stockholm, the Swedish capital, to which we dedicate a single article that you can read here, is a unique city, in which the Vasa Museum stands out. If you are a good sailor, you will understand the importance of this museum dedicated to a single ship.
What am I going to tell you about Helsinki! it is full of parks and forests, including Nuuksio Park.
Shipping companies usually offer a five-day cruise if the departure is from Rostock o Helsinki, and you can go up in 10 or 12 days if the departure is from Barcelona. This is the general, but each of them, Costa Cruises, Pullmantur, MSC Cruises are the popular ones, They have designed their own itineraries.