Many passengers chose one of the three shore excursions in Gdansk:
- Gdansk and the Oliva Cathedral
This tour consisted of a walking tour of the old town, a visit to the town hall, and an organ concert in Oliva Cathedral. - Malbork Castle and Gdansk
This tour also includes a walking tour of Gdansk, along with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Malbork Castle. Malbork was built in the 14th century and suffered great damage during World War II. The site has required a significant reconstruction to bring it back to its original glory. - Cashubian Lake District
West of Gdansk is the Cashubian Lake District, and residents have carefully preserved many of their traditions and culture from medieval times.
Old town Gdansk was over 90 percent destroyed during World War II, so we were particularly impressed with the restoration effort. Today Gdansk's Renaissance-style buildings look much like those in Copenhagen or Amsterdam.
Walking along the wide streets of Gdansk, admiring the gabled roofs, and exploring the interesting shops was a great way to spend the day in Gdansk.
