adgtravel Posted April 25, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 25, 2004 We are sailing on the Grand Princess out of Copenhagen, then Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Tallin, Gdansk, and Berlin. What are good soveniers? What part of town is best for good deals? Can you bargain in each port? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingmcmahans Posted April 25, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Here are some good resources for shopping in those cities. These two sites also contain a lot of very good information on cultural and historical attractions, as well as dining, language, transportation, currency, etc. I have printed out a lot of info from these sites to make kind of a little cruise guidebook for our trip. Shopping in Tallin St Petersburg shopping shopping in Copenhagen stockholm shopping Helsinki shopping Berlin shopping Enjoy your trip! http://home.earthlink.net/~danamcmahan/ **Noordam Aug 1, 2004 Jewels of the Baltic** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted April 25, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 25, 2004 When are you on the Grand? I'm trying to find another couple(s) to share our private tour of St Petersburg. We're on the 6/8 sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircraftace24 Posted April 25, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Just a few thoughts to supplement the sites posted above: Tallinn: A lot less expensive than Helsinki on most everything. We found good deals on sweaters and linens. Lots of little shops and street vendors. Helsinki: Our favorite area was Market Square. Tons of vendors. Sweaters, jewelry and knick-knacks such as coasters and cutting boards, etc. Stockmann's department store (near the central train station) also was great - particularly if you wear European apparel such a Mephisto shoes. Helsinki is more expensive than Tallinn but there is more selection. St. Petersburg: Many opportunities to buy traditional souvenirs like the nesting dolls outside of major tourist locations. Not the best place to shop, in my opinion. Noordam '02 Daphne '84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irismike Posted April 26, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 26, 2004 Travelingmcmahans: Thanks for the info. Any personal preferences on where and what to buy. Thanks. Iris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frequenttraveler Posted April 27, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 27, 2004 travelingmcmahans: Thanks for that information. I have printed all of the sites off for my trip. We are leaving June 5 on Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adgtravel Posted May 1, 2004 Author #7 Share Posted May 1, 2004 Thanks for info. We are sailing Grand on 6-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfredsblondecruiser Posted December 18, 2006 #8 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I am so glad I found this thread it has some wonderful information. Thank you. Happy Sailing, Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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