We hope you will join us for a special three-day Catholic Answers pre-cruise event in London. Tour Catholic and Reformation-era London with British author Joanna Bogle. Stops include the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, the Tyburn Shrine to Martyrs, the site of St. Thomas More's execution, and Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park.

At the head of the Oslofjord, which boasts many densely-wooded islands, lies the impressive Norwegian capital of Oslo. This inspiring city is the site of many of Norway's finest historic and cultural achievements.

The main church in the city is the Oslo Cathedral, or Domkirke, which is famed for its organ music.

Towering above our dock near the city center is the imposing Akershus Fortress and Castle. Graceful Viking ships, the Munch Art Museum, and Gustav Vigeland's awesome sculpture collection are among the treasury of attractions this city has to offer.

The historic district of the city boasts the venerable Arhus Domkirke, a Gothic-style cathedral. Though Protestant now, it is famed for its numerous medieval frescoes and magnificent altar.

The nearby Viking Museum gives a peek into Viking history with displays of tools and original sections of city ramparts. For today's best food, entertainment, and shopping, step into any of the lively cafés or shops.

Warnemünde is the port giving access to Berlin, the capital of Germany and the site of numerous historic events. It has many museums and art galleries, as well as restaurants and shops.

The Catholic Cathedral of St. Hedwig was built in the 1700s by Frederick the Great of Prussia.

Warnemünde itself boasts one of the most charming ports on the Baltic coast, with its quaint harbor opening into a delightful beach resort area. The old town, within walking distance from the pier, warmly welcomes you to window-shop, stroll along the twisting streets, or pause for a lingering cup of coffee in a local café.

Ancient town walls, old churches, graceful steeples, twisty cobblestone streets, red-tiled roofs, and imposing towers reveal German, Swedish, and Russian architectural influences.

The skyline includes St. Olav's Church, which with its steeple was once the tallest building in the world.

Tallinn, capital of the independent republic of Estonia, was one of the largest cities in Europe in the Middle Ages and a key trading city of the Hanseatic League. The exceptionally well-preserved Old Town has earned Tallinn a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today, Tallinn is home to almost a third of Estonia's population.

The fortress on Castle Hill and many ancient protective bastions stand as a historical tribute to a time, in the 15th century, when Tallinn was heavily fortified.

St. Petersburg was founded by the Russian Czar Peter the Great and named after his patron saint, the prince of the apostles. Known during the Communist era as Leningrad, today St. Petersburg is Russia's second-largest city. It lies on a series of islands on the broad reaches of the mighty Neva River. The network of decorated bridges arching above the numerous waterways and canals are a visual delight.

St. Petersburg is home to numerous churches, including Peter and Paul Cathedral, the historic symbol of the city where Peter the Great is buried; St. Isaac's Cathedral, which boasts the largest gold-plated dome in the world; Kazan Cathedral, which is modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome; and the Church of the Savior on Blood, where Czar Alexander II was assassinated.

The city is also the site of the State Hermitage Museum, which includes the one-time residence of the Czars, the Winter Palace. The museum houses numerous collections, including a collection of Fabergé jewelry and an art collection including works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Rodin, Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, van Gogh, Gauguin, Picasso, and numerous others.

Over 300 years ago, this area was merely marsh and forest land. Peter the Great's vision was to build a window to the west, a city that would be a reflection of the great capitals of Europe. With energy and drive, he began the task. Magnificent Russian Versailles and Fontainbleau, with names like Pavlovsk and Peterhof, now encircle St. Petersburg; hence this comparatively young city has become ageless.

A heritage spanning over 450 years awaits you as you step ashore in Helsinki, "City of the Sea." Spurred on by the inspiration of Carl Ludvig Engel, a native of Berlin who had worked earlier in Tallinn and St. Petersburg, Helsinki has produced some of the world's finest architects. Today, the legacy of their splendid work is seen everywhere. Nonetheless, nature has not been subdued, as leafy parks and picturesque bays continue to exert their timeless influence.

The most famous landmark in the city is the tall, green-domed Helsinki Cathedral, which was built in the 1800s in the neoclassical style.

A political and economic hub, this city is also a cultural center boasting twenty theaters, the National Opera, numerous museums and art galleries.

Sweden's capital, Stockholm, sprawls over fourteen islands and is often called the "Beauty on Water." Resting amid wooded hills, it is a city surrounded by water, firmly linked by over 50 bridges. Originally founded as a fortress in the 12th century, the earliest mention of Stockholm as a city was in the year 1252.

Next to the royal palace in central Stockholm is St. Nicholas Church, often called the Storkyrkan (Great Church), which dates to the 1200s. The church was built in the gothic style and later remodeled in baroque fashion. It contains a famous wooden statue of St. George and the Dragon, which is also a reliquary thought to hold relics of St. George.

In 1850 the city had less than 100,000 inhabitants, but today it is one of Europe's most prosperous cities with a population of over a million.

Denmark, the world's oldest living kingdom, awaits your discovery on this visit to its lively capital, Copenhagen. Immerse yourself in the vitality of this delightful city as you explore its expansive parks and plazas, as well as its treasure trove of historic galleries and buildings. Discover its exquisite combination of Scandinavian elegance and European joie de vivre.

A notable landmark in Copenhagen is the elegant Frederick's Church, often called the Marble Church, which has the largest dome in Scandinavia.

Visitors traveling outside the city enter an altogether different world; one where stately castles are found nestled in the gentle, emerald-green Danish countryside.