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Itinerary Fountain and Christiansborg Palace (seat of the about its tenacious opposition to communism post-
Danish Parliament). World War II.
B,D — M/V Corinthian or M/V Clio B,L,D — M/V Corinthian or M/V Clio
DAY 1 • Depart U.S.
Depart the U.S. on your flight to DAY 4 • A Day in the Life of the Danish DAY 6 • Visby, Sweden
Copenhagen, Denmark. island of Bornholm Reachable only by boat or plane, the medieval walled
Meet a community leader in Bornholm, who will city of Visby is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. First,
DAY 2 • Copenhagen, Denmark introduce our small group to this small Danish visit the acclaimed Gotlands Museum before setting
Arrive in Copenhagen and be assisted to your island. Afterward, begin our NEW A Day in the Life off on a walking tour of Visby beginning with the
hotel. After checking in, relax before meeting with discoveries at a local apple cider farm or a similar botanical gardens and then its Old Town.
your Trip Experience Leader and group of 20-25 farm, and meet with the owners, learn about the B,L,D — M/V Corinthian or M/V Clio
fellow travelers, including those who took our production process, and enjoy a farm-fresh lunch
optional Copenhagen, Denmark or New! The Faroe with our hosts. The rest of the afternoon is yours to DAY 7 • Riga, Latvia • Controversial Topic:
Islands: Vikings, Vistas & Sheer Seaside Cliffs pre- discover the island at your own pace. This evening, Latvia’s Soviet occupation • Home-
trip extensions. Gather at a local restaurant for a enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Dinner. Hosted Dinner
Welcome Dinner.
B,L,D — M/V Corinthian or M/V Clio Meet with local experts to discuss the Controversial
D — Copenhagen Admiral Hotel or similar Topic of Latvia’s road to recovery from Soviet
DAY 5 • Gdansk, Poland • Controversial occupation, as well as continued threats to its
DAY 3 • Copenhagen • Embark ship Topic: Polish immigration independence. Afterward, discover Riga on a
Depart for your tour of Copenhagen, which includes Dock in Gdansk, a Polish city with a Baltic vibe. Set city tour, a trade city on the Daugava River that
a stop at the city’s Tivoli Garden. As you continue off on a walking tour of the Old Town, including has survived both Soviet and Nazi occupations.
on, enjoy a glimpse of the city’s colorful houses, a visit to the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Later, depart for a Home-Hosted Dinner with a
picturesque canals, charming pedestrian squares, Workers. After, engage in the Controversial Topic of local family.
and innovative modern architectural designs. Other Poland’s immigration system with a local migrant, B,L,D — M/V Corinthian or M/V Clio
iconic landmarks will be seen, including the Gefion a highly divisive issue facing the country. Later,
visit the European Solidarity Center to learn more

Meet the people
who call
the Baltics home

A farmer in Bornholm : We’ll
experience A Day in the Life
of a local apple cider farm
on Denmark’s island of
Bornholm on Day 4, where
we’ll meet the owners and get an intimate
look at life on the farm as we learn about the production process. Then, we’ll
share a farm-fresh lunch with our hosts.
A Muslim migrant in Gdansk : As we explore the Polish maritime city of
Gdansk on Day 5, we’ll have the opportunity to meet a Muslim migrant to
hear their unique perspective on the Controversial Topic of immigration
in Poland, an increasingly contentious issue in a country where 97% of the
population consists of ethnic Poles.
A local perspective on Latvian history : On Day 7, we’ll learn about the
Controversial Topic of Latvia’s struggle to recover from Soviet occupation, as
well as the continuous threats it faces from Russia, from a local expert. During
our conversation, they will regale us with their personal account to illustrate
the oppression they and their family endured.

Discover the charms of Bornholm, Denmark on Day 4.

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