HELSINKI, FINLAND

Set eyes on the archipelago that bejewels Baltic waters, then picnic on Suomenlinna, the beguiling fortress whose pretty parkland spills across six tiny islets. See the Soviet legacy at the onion-domed Cathedral on Senate Square and understand the role of Sibelius and his music in the nation’s independence. And for the quintessential Finnish experience, bask in a genuine sauna.

INVERGORDON, SCOTLAND

Soak up the unmistakable Scottish Highlands, shrouded in myth and folklore. Amidst conical hills and verdant glens, seek out Loch Ness and scan its glassy surface for the legendary ‘monster’. Visit Culloden Moor where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated, Cawdor Castle – forever linked with Macbeth – and regional whisky distilleries bearing their own famous names.

LIVERPOOL

Our 159-year relationship with Liverpool is etched onto the proud waterfront, as the Cunard Building stands side by side with the Royal Liver Building and its familiar clock tower. The Beatles, too, have left their imprint on the city, so embark on a magical mystery tour to the legendary Cavern Club, Strawberry Fields and the Eleanor Rigby bench on Stanley Street.

NORMANDY, FRANCE

Normandy is blessed with superb coastal photo opportunities, not least magical Mont St Michel, whose one street spirals up toward that fairy-tale citadel. It tells many a tale too, from William the Conqueror’s influence on Caen and the Bayeux Tapestry to the D-Day landing beaches and World War II Museum at Avranches. As for souvenirs, how about the local calvados?

PARIS (FROM LEHAVRE), FRANCE

Founded in 1517 as a port to serve Paris, Le Havre remains your gateway to the City of Light. Behold Notre Dame Cathedral, shrouded in gothic splendour and folklore. Weave among priceless artworks in the sensational Louvre, and along the Champs Elysées toward the Arc de Triomphe. Then let that undisputed Parisian icon, the Eiffel Tower, leave its own vivid impression.

ST PETER PORT, GUERNSEY

It’s impossible to ignore Cornet Castle, with its stunning perspective on Guernsey’s capital, intriguing exhibits and midday gun salute. Anyone with a literary interest should leaf through the pages of history at Hauteville House. Victor Hugo wrote his masterpiece, Les Misérables, from exile in this impressive mansion; you may limit yourself to a postcard or two!

ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA

Russia’s ‘Window on the West’ is truly mesmerising. If you want onion domes, head for the extraordinary multi-hued specimens on The Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood. For lavish imperial splendour, stop by the majestic palaces at Yusopof and Peterhof. Or devote your day to a mere fraction of the three million artworks within another former palace, the vast Hermitage Museum.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

Scattered pleasantly over 14 bridge-linked isles, this capital is a true delight, especially around the dreamy cobbled streets of an old town squeezed onto a small shard of land. Here savour the slice of Swedish pomp and ceremony that is the daily Parade of Guards at the Royal Palace or, further afield, visit the Vasa museum, home to an amazing oak warship with carved figureheads.

TALLINN, ESTONIA

The Estonian capital’s name derives from ‘Taani Lin’ or Danish Fort, as legend holds that an exiled Danish princess founded the town and successfully defended it against conquest. Now all visitors are welcome to see the Kiek in de Kök or ‘peep in the kitchen’ watchtower nicknamed for its views into local houses, the domed Russian Orthodox Cathedral and cobbled, café-lined Town Hall Square.

For Queen Elizabeth itineraries see pages 34-73 • For Queen Victoria itineraries see pages 78-121 • For Queen Mary 2 itineraries see pages 126-169

Loch Ness, Scotland

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris

Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

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