This grand excursion in Copenhagen is an extensive tour covering all the major sights of the Danish capital. Pass by the Tivoli Gardens and the museum Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek as you drive through the colorful canal district past the National Museum and the Christiansborg Palace -- home to the Danish Parliament. Continue on to the old Stock Exchange and across Kongens Nytorv, where you can see the Royal Theater, which is world famous for ...
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Start your excursion in the beautiful city of Copenhagen with a drive by the National Gallery, New Carlsberg Glyptotek, the magnificent Gefion Fountain and Kongens Nytorv. At the old fish market, a canal boat will be waiting to take you on a cruise through the bustling harbor of Copenhagen. From the boat, you can enjoy the many wonderful towers and famous areas in Copenhagen. Take in a great highlight of this trip, the Little Mermaid st...
You will be greeted at the arrival hall by our representative who will assist with your luggage and escort you to the vehicle that will drive you to your hotel or cruise ship. Transfers are also available from the cruise ship to the airport or hotel. **The price listed is for hotels in Copenhagen center....
Meet your PortTrips guide to begin your excursion through the history and culture of St. Petersburg. Begin by driving through contrasting old and modern sections of the city which reflect the alternating luxurious and Spartan aesthetics that have come and gone in Russian architecture. Observe the Admiralty Building where the city’s three main avenues meet, the Rostral Columns, built to help guide ships through the city’s waterways and c...
This memorable 2 day excursion through Russia will begin on a luxurious note with a visit to Peterhof, the Summer Palace of Peter the Great, also referred to as the “Russian Versailles.” Marvel at the beauty of Peter’s seemingly never ending rooms and ceremonial halls as well as the immense grounds, which consist of 20 smaller palaces and pavilions as well as 7 magnificent parks. Time is allotted for a stroll through the “Lower Park” an...
Get picked up at the pier of Stockholm and begin the best of Stockholm trip. Drive up to Fjallgatan for a splendid panoramic view of the inner city and harbor. Visit City Hall, renowned for its architecture, and wander the two courtyards and numerous splendid halls -the most spectacular of which is the Blue Hall, where the Nobel festivities occur each year. Afterward, take a Royal Canal Tour through the greener parts of Stockholm. Leave...
This excursion is highlighted by Drottningholm: the first Swedish site to be placed on UNESCO'S World Heritage list because it is regarded as the best preserved example of a 17th century palace in Sweden. It is also representative of European royal architecture that is based on Versailles. En route to this royal residence, you will pass through the southern residential district of Sodermalm and Stockholm’s western suburbs. Visit th...
Transfer from Stockholm to the Arlanda International Airport or vice versa....
A one day (12 hour) excursion begins from the cruise terminal in Rostock-Warnemunde to Berlin in a van or a coach. Visit important sights in Berlin such as the Brandenburger Tor, Unter den Linden (photo stop), Reichstag, Soviet soldier memorial, Gendarmenmarkt with Schauspielhaus, Deutscher Dom and Französischer Dom, Potsdamer Platz, and Checkpoint Charlie where you can visit the Mauer Museum and Rathaus Schoeneberg. Soon, you will visi...
Ride in a deluxe coach alongside your English speaking PortTrips representative for an amazing excursion through Germany. See the countryside of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where hundreds of lakes surround the typical and picturesque flatland that was formed by the last Ice Age. While these scenic and well-preserved landscapes pass by, soft drinks are served and a short restroom stop will be made before visiting Sachsenhausen. ...
Take an incredible excursion through fabulous Aarhus. First, take a picturesque tour through the Mid-Jutland lake district to Silkeborg. Take in the land and its inhabitants before visiting Silkeborg Museum whose artifacts include the Tollund Man, a beautifully preserved corpse more than 2,400 years old. Afterward, we will drive to Himmelbjerget (the Sky Mountain), where you will have a magnificent view of the entire area before returni...
Take an unforgettable excursion to Scotland’s gem: Shetland. First, take an evening tour where, in the endless daylight of summer's "Simmer Dim," a keen fisherman can still be casting his line at midnight. Many lochs are located conveniently close to the road. Fish stocks and weights have been improving year after year due to native stock and energetic re-stocking. End the evening with a light supper. Transport and all fi...
On this authentic excursion, you will travel to the Hoswick Visitor Center where the locals will demonstrate the art of spinning and knitting using real Shetland wool. The traditional patterns that you will see are generations old and have been shaped by island life. Today, as in the past, they are instantly recognizable by their simplicity and high quality. On this tour, morning coffee or afternoon tea will be served along with ho...
Take an excursion through Invergordon that begins with a journey to Scotland’s most majestic castle, Dunrobin Castle. Take in the gardens of one of the oldest inhabited houses in Scotland. See the large range of plants, which provide cut flowers for the displays throughout the castle before going to the Glenmorangie Distillery and Visitor Center. Tour the location that provides one of the Highlands’ most distinctive single malts and enj...
Join your PortTrips representative and drive to Gdansk Old Town for a walking tour. See the old harbor and Crane Gate before wandering the Long Market Square. View Neptune's Fountain and the former royal residence, the Green Gate, Town Hall, Artus Court, and the Torture House before taking in the astronomical clock of St. Mary's Church. Afterward, wander through charming Mariacka Lane and its terraces, gargoyles and amber shop...
Begin your excursion with your PortTrips representative at the pier and drive to Gdansk. Visit the Solidarity Square at the Shipyard where Walesa worked, then continue on to the old town to discover the beauty of this gem of Poland. Wander through the old harbor with Crane Gate and Long Market Square before seeing Neptune's Fountain, Town Hall, Artus Court and the old royal residence that is the Green Gate. Finally, take in Torture...
Take a memorable excursion through an amazing part of international history. First, wander the Nazi Concentration Camp in Stutthof, place of the Holocaust, seeing the old watch towers, crematorium, and gas chambers. Afterward, tour Gdansk - Old Town to admire the old harbor with Crane Gate and Green Gate. Then, stroll through the Long Market Square before taking in Neptune's Fountain and Artus Court. Continue on to see the richly ...
You will be met by your private driver who will escort you to Berlin through Mecklenburg-Vorpommern where you will pass the picturesque flatlands and hundreds of charming lakes that were formed by the last Ice Age. Once in the City, visit the Allied Museum which tells the story of the struggle among the Allied powers in Berlin from 1945 to 1994. Stop at Rathaus Schoneberg, the former city hall of western Berlin and John F. Kennedy he...
Take a 12 hour excursion to the amazing city of Berlin. Begin at the cruise terminal in Rostock-Warnemunde and meet the English speaking PortTrips representative who will escort you on a comprehensive tour of Berlin. You will visit important sites in Berlin such as the breathtaking former gate to the city, the Brandenburger Tor, and the central boulevard Unter den Linden (photo stop). Afterward, see the incredible bronze Reichstag, the ...
Begin an excursion of Oslo by driving through its center and passing all the main sites - Akershus Fortress, Karl Johans Gate, the Parliament building, the Royal Palace and the Nobel Institute – all of which will be pointed out on your way to the Vigeland Sculpture Park. You will take in over 150 sculptures in the park, made of stone and bronze, all symbolizing the different stages in the life of mankind. Continue your walk through the ...
Experience an amazing excursion of Berlin with a drive through Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, taking in its surrounding picturesque lakes and flatlands. After a short break, visit the Allied Museum, which tells the story of the struggle among the Allied powers in Berlin from 1945 to 1994. Next, stop at the former Western Berlin City Hall, Rathaus Schoeneberg, where John F. Kennedy held his famous speech, ending with the words "Ich bin ein...
Meet your PortTrips representative for a panoramic excursion that will include sights like the Song Festival Grounds, Kadriorg Park and Pirita Yachting Centre. During the walking tour in Old Town you will see the highlights of the Dome Church, Parliament Building and Nevski Cathedral. Walk along the medieval streets from the upper part of town to the Town Hall Square to see the Danish King’s Gardens, several guild houses and the Town Ha...
This excursion consists of two parts: a panoramic drive by bus along Riga's downtown and a walk through Riga’s Old Town. You will see the Daugava River and have a wonderful panoramic view of the city as it follows through the center of the town to Jugendstil district. Enter the open air architectural museum, where the most explicit collection of Art Nouveau buildings in Europe is located. Finally, view the modern part of the city t...
This excursion will allow you to see the most famous sights of Riga. Drive along the embankment of the Daugava River and have a wonderful panoramic view of the city. Watch as it follows through the center of town to the Jugendstil district. Observe the University building, the National Opera, the Academy of Arts and the central train station. Next, take a walking tour along the narrow streets of the Medieval Hanseatic Old Town. Enjoy th...
Start your excursion in Klaipeda, lying in the small resort town of Neringa, which is near beautiful forests and sand dunes. For an unforgettable trip, start at the Curonian Spit National Park that separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon with a narrow peninsula of sand dunes and pine forests. After a short ferry, you will arrive to Juodkrante and the “Hill of Witches.” An ensemble of witches, devils and fairy tale monsters inv...
Begin your excursion with a drive along the quay side passing Haakon’s Hall, completed in 1267 and now a state ceremonial hall and museum, then the Rosenkrantz Tower and the Hanseatic buildings at Bryggen (can be found on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List). Continue past the famous fish market and head out of the city center to the district of Fana. On the way, pass the royal residence, Gamlehaugen, before arriving at the Troldhaugen - l...
Take an excursion through the most popular attraction in Norway, Vigeland Sculpture Park. View the collection of more than 200 fantastic sculptures made by the world famous Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland that are an excellent example of Norway’s great cultural heritage. Continue on to the National Gallery, to view Norway’s largest collection of Norwegian and International art history, with an emphasis on the major works from the Natio...
Take an excursion that will introduce you to the strong maritime history of this city. Start by examining the 212 bronze and granite sculptures of the Vigeland Sculpture Park. Continue to the peninsula Bygdoy to visit the Norwegian Folk Museum and the Kon-Tiki Museum. Finally, enter the Viking Museum before ending up in Restaurant Najaden for lunch by the fjord shore. This will give you a close look at genuine archaeologically excavated...
Take an excursion to the famous Briksdal glacier. First, take a ride in our private coach from the pier in Olden to the Briksdal Valley. From there, by Troll Cars, head toward the beautiful glacier. The starting point for the trip to the glacier is down by the souvenir shop in Briksdal. From Briksdal to Briksdal Glacier it’s about 3 km. For 2.5 km we ride with the troll car. It’s about 500 meters up to the famous bridge beneath a big wa...
This excursion includes roundtrip transfer and your choice of either a ballet show or folklore theater. There are numerous ballet or theater options. Options vary based upon availability. Please contact us directly for booking. BALLET: Available at the St Petersburg Ballet Theatre (at Conservatoire), Mariinsky and Mikhailovsky Theatre, Hermitage Theatre, Alexandrinsky Theatre, and Palace theatre (Musical Comedy Theatre). FOLKLORE...
Join your PortTrips representative for this excursion through Sochi, the gem of Russian health resorts. The city is a park/reserve environment established on a mountain and hillside. Here you may decide what you would like to see of Sochi’s popular sites including Riviera Park, the Winter Theater, the Matsesta spa resort and the arboretum, (usual length is 3-4 hours.) Or you may wish to do something more rural? Take a trip to Mt. Akhun...
Take a trip through one of the most incredibly tragic aspects of World War II: the Holocaust. After a pickup at Krakow airport, begin your journey to Auschwitz, a camp of 3 sites where it was said at least 1.1 million people were killed, over 90 percent of Jewish ancestry. A symbol of genocide, terror and the Holocaust, take in its surroundings which include a grave hiding ashes of uncountable people who were killed or died at the camp....
DAY 1: - Transfer from Domodedovo International Airport to Hotel - 4 Star Hotel accommodation with breakfast included (Based on double occupancy) DAY 2: - Full Day 8 Hour Tour with Private Guide and Transportation - 4 Star Hotel accommodation with breakfast included (Based on double occupancy) DAY 3: - Full Day 10 Hour Tour with Private Guide and Transportation - 4 Star Hotel accommodation with breakfast included (Based on d...
Take an excursion through the Norwegian city that is known as the "land of opportunities". Experience the variation, contrast and inspiration. As you look on one side of the city, you have wide-open views, while on the other there are narrow fjords and steep mountains. See the sophisticated city life, the picturesque countryside of Jćren, and the weather that toys with the landscape. If it you are looking for peace and quiet, ...
Take a walking tour through Copenhagen, a perfectly preserved old city and harbor, and take an experience back in time. From a small fisherman town to a thriving renaissance city, each alley has a story to tell and a secret to keep. The tour starts at your local hotel or a pre-designated location to be determined by the PortTrips office. Please note: The Little Mermaid statue will not be in Denmark between May 1 and Oct 31, 2010, she wi...
