The Baltic States & Scandinavia

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On this Baltic States and Scandinavia tour package, you'll journey from Denmark to Sweden traveling through Germany, Poland, Finland, and the Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Along the way, you'll experience UNESCO World Heritage Sites, old cities, beautiful scenery, and fascinating historic sights—with overnights in Poznan and the capital cit...
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Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

What's this trip about?

    On this Baltic States and Scandinavia tour package, you'll journey from Denmark to Sweden traveling through Germany, Poland, Finland, and the Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Along the way, you'll experience UNESCO World Heritage Sites, old cities, beautiful scenery, and fascinating historic sights—with overnights in Poznan and the capital cities of Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, and Stockholm. In Copenhagen, see the famous Little Mermaid statue. Walk through Vilnius’ Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating to the 11th century and with historic Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical style buildings. In Riga, walk through the Old City, founded in 1201 and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a variety of architectural styles. Tallinn's Old Town also joined the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites thanks to its watchtowers, cobbled lanes, and medieval houses. Helsinki's sightseeing highlights include the Lutheran Cathedral, completed in 1852. Your affordable tour includes ferry crossings from Denmark to Germany, and from Tallinn to Helsinki, as well as an overnight cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm with music, dancing, and shopping on board. Visit Latvia’s 16th-century baroque Palace of Rundale, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Stroll on the sandy beach in Parnu, Estonia’s lively historic seaside town. Throughout your budget-minded Baltic States and Scandinavia tour, you’ll be spoiled by so many scenic landscapes. Enjoy an adventure of a lifetime; it’s a perfect vacation for value-minded travel lovers who want to experience it all.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
End CitySTOCKHOLM

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • Lithuania
  • Latvia
  • Sweden
  • Germany
  • Poland

Attractions

  • Berlin
  • Copenhagen
  • Helsinki
  • Riga
  • Scandinavia
  • Stockholm
  • Tallinn
  • Vilnius
  • Warsaw

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the Danish capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions. (Dinner)

Day 2: COPENHAGEN–FERRY CROSSING–BERLIN, GERMANY

A morning of sightseeing with a Local Guide to enjoy the famed charms from the past and present, including the Little Mermaid statue and the Rococo Amalienborg complex of royal palaces. In the afternoon, head to Gedser for the 2-hour ferry crossing to Rostock. Then, onward by road to Berlin. Today’s Distance by coach: 286 mi/ 460 km (Breakfast)

Day 3: BERLIN–POZNAN, POLAND

Enjoy a morning at leisure in Berlin or join the optional sightseeing—a must for all who wish to learn about the German capital’s fascinating mix of history-laden past and confident present. This afternoon, cross the Oder River into Poland on the way to Poznan. Today’s Distance: 180 mi/ 290 km (Breakfast,Dinner)

Day 4: POZNAN–WARSAW

Touring eastwards this morning through pleasant agricultural lowlands, reach the Polish capital, Warsaw. Discover the city on your own or find out more about its sights and history on the optional sightseeing tour. This is an excellent introduction to Warsaw’s histor...

Day 5: WARSAW–VILNIUS, LITHUANIA

Journey northeast towards Augustów and Suwalki to reach the biggest of the three Baltic states, Lithuania. Overnight in quaint Vilnius—the pretty wedding-cake capital since the 13th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km (Breakfast,Dinner)

Day 6: VILNIUS

On the included sightseeing walk, discover the historic streets of the old town. Later, enjoy some leisure time or take the optional excursion to visit medieval Trakai Castle on the shores of a picturesque lake. This evening, how about an optional Lithuanian folklore dinner? (Breakfast)

Day 7: VILNIUS–PILSRUNDALE, LATVIA–RIGA

An interesting journey as you travel right across Lithuania into Latvia for a stop in Pilsrundale to visit the restored baroque Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. The palace was built by the great architect Rastrelli, who also design...

Day 8: RIGA

On the included tour of the old city with a Local Guide, walk through the narrow streets to the town center. Founded in 1201 by Bishop Albert, head of the Order of Teutonic Knights, Riga still boasts a multicultural population. (Breakfast)

Day 9: RIGA–PÅRNU, ESTONIA–TALLINN

Visit the lively historical seaside town of Parnu, then take a stroll on the sandy beach before continuing to Tallinn. Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km (Breakfast,Dinner)

Day 10: TALLINN

Start the day with an included walking tour to appreciate Tallinn’s history and beauty. The Old Town, now on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is certainly the most interesting part of the city. Worth noting are the Hanseatic merchant houses, the mile-long town wall, the medieval Town Hall, and the House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads. (Breakfast)

Day 11: TALLINN–HELSINKI, FINLAND

Leave Tallin on a ferry to reach Helsinki, Finland’s capital city. On arrival, take advantage of the Included sightseeing of the Finnish capital, covering the Empire-style palace on Senate Square and the cathedral. (Breakfast)

Day 12: HELSINKI–OVERNIGHT BALTIC SEA CROSSING TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

Most of today is free for your own exploration. This evening, embark on the ferry to Stockholm. On board, you can enjoy music, dancing, and shopping. Today’s Distance by coach: 31 mi/50 km (Breakfast)

Day 13: STOCKHOLM

Dock in Stockholm, perhaps the most beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals. The effect of its crystalline waters flowing through the city’s intersecting canals gives a luminous appearance to palaces, castles, and parks. Your city sightseeing takes in all the highlights including the city hall. (Breakfast,Dinner)

Day 14: STOCKHOLM

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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