GW holiday: Hidden gems & gardens of the Baltic

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Published: Saturday, 11 October 2025 at 9:00 am

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From grand palaces to charming old towns and historic ports, this Summer Baltics cruise takes in the ‘royal’ city of Denmark and vibrant cities in Sweden, Poland and Lithuania. Hosted by gardening expert David Hurrion, your exclusive on board experience includes illustrated talks, drinks party and gardeners’ Q&A. Plus a feast of gardens to enjoy!

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Tour dates: 20 July - 1 August 2026 Price: From £2,299pp Book online Or call to book, quoting code Gardeners' World on 0800 170 7233

Cruise Highlights

12-night cruise aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience in a cabin category of your choice
Full-board cuisine, including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
Exclusive on-board gardeners’ programme, including welcome introduction, two illustrated talks, a gardeners’ Q&A and farewell party
Captain’s cocktail party, Captain’s Gala Dinner and Baked Alaska Parade
A range of entertainment, including shows, plays, cabarets, live music
Daytime activities
Gym, swimming pools and hot tubs

Garden Highlights

Gothenburg Botanical Garden
The Garden Society of Gothenburg
Frederiksborg Castle Gardens
Eutin Palace & Gardens
Oliwski Park and Olivia Garden

Your itinerary

DAY 1: London Tilbury Join your cruise ship Ambience. Time to relax before dinner and evening entertainment.
DAY 2: At sea Meet host David Hurrion for an illustrated talk on gardening, with a sneak preview of his own garden.
DAY 3: Gothenburg, Sweden Look out for historic canals and architecture and enjoy visits to Gothenburg Botanical Garden and The Garden Society of Gothenburg.
DAY 4: Copenhagen, Denmark Today we journey through the very best Danish countryside towards the town of Hillerød to visit the Gardens of Frederiksborg Castle.
DAY 5: Kiel, Germany From this port city with a rich maritime history, we travel to Eutin, to explore Eutin Palace & Gardens.
DAY 6: At sea Enjoy a feast of horticultural knowledge from David’s illustrated talk.
DAY 7: Klaipėda, Lithuania Wander the city’s cobbled streets, admire its architecture and bask in the relaxed atmosphere.
DAY 8: Gdynia, Poland Arrive at this charming coastal city, then head to Gdańsk to tour Oliwski Park and Olivia Garden, a green enclave nestled in the heart of the city.
DAY 9: Rønne, Denmark We stop to explore the quiet island of Bornholm, with its ancient fortifications and delicious local specialities.
DAY 10: Warnemünde, Germany This delightful seaside town is your gateway to historic Rostock and vibrant Berlin.
DAY 11: At sea Time to indulge in the ship’s entertainment programme, plus join the gardeners’ Q&A with your host.
DAY 12: At sea Your last cruising day, with a drinks party and farewell get-together.
DAY 13: London Tilbury Early morning arrival. Time for breakfast and farewells before your journey home.

Book your place now

Tour dates: 20 July - 1 August 2026

Price: From £2,299pp

Book online

Or call to book, quoting code Gardeners' World on 0800 170 7233

Terms and conditions

This group departure is organised by Connoisseur Travel Service Ltd for BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine. Connoisseur Travel Service Ltd is acting as agent for Ambassador Cruise Lines, and is subject to its terms and conditions. Please note all tours and places of interest mentioned, apart from the four included tours, are not included in the cruise fare and may be visited on optional tours. The experts hosting any of our cruises are subject to personal circumstances permitting. We plan to visit the gardens and ports mentioned in the itinerary, however, we reserve the right to change a visit should circumstances become necessary. All prices and information are correct at the time of going to print.

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