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Explore the old towns and enjoy leisurely train journeys through the scenic countryside, including the amazing vintage Blue Train experience with a stay in Gothenburg, an off-the-beaten-track Swedish town, famous for its open-top shrimp sandwich. Discover the Finnish design, the Swedish cuisine and the Danish ‘hygge’, along with the world-famous sights, including Helsinki’s Rock Church, Stockholm’s City Hall, and Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid.
Inclusions:
- A complete tailor-made tour itinerary with local picks and best-kept secrets
- Meals
- 5 overnights in 4-star centrally located hotels
- 1 overnight cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm (outside/porthole double cabin)
- All rail journeys on scheduled trains
- Station transfers and private tour van
- Service of an experienced English-speaking tour director and guide throughout the tour
- Guided half-day tours in Helsinki, Stockholm, and Copenhagen
- Vintage Blue Train Journey
- Famous shrimp sandwich tasting
- Signature experiences
- City taxes, state fees, and VAT
- International airfare
- Additional meals or drinks
- Optional tours gratuities
- Personal expenses
- First-class experience – 290 EUR per person
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Individual arrival to Helsinki. Optional private transfer to your centrally located hotel. Check-in and time at leisure to get acquainted with the Finnish capital. Time permitting, Join our Tallinn pre-tour or the entire Baltic-Scandinavian Rail Journey for a complete discovery of the Baltic Sea Region.
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel in central Helsinki
This morning, begin with a guided city tour of Helsinki, showcasing its highlights: – Senate square with its stunning stairs and Dome Church – Harbor Market, the Esplanade and the Mannerheim Avenue – Sibelius Monument – Rock Church On the panoramic drive, cross the typical neighborhoods and see the Finlandia Hall, the Olympic Village, and the Opera. Afternoon at leisure to explore the Finnish capital individually. We recommend a visit to Helsinki City Museum (free of charge) to learn about the city’s development. Alternatively, join our Architecture & Design Tour to see the most iconic facades of the city, learn about Alvar Aalto and Finnish design, exploring Marimekko, Iittala, and local designer stores. Our tour also includes lunch in a local food hall! In the early evening, embark on the Viking Line ship for your splendid overnight cruise to Stockholm. Enjoy the comfort of your own window cabin, soak up the sun and sea from the outside deck, shop for souvenirs and check out the live entertainment in ship’s theater. Your tour conductor invites you for a genuine Scandinavian buffet, including salmon, shrimp, roast beef, beer, and wine.
Meals included: Breakfast, v
Accommodation included: Outside (porthole) cabin on Viking Line ship
Wake up early for stunning views of the Baltic archipelago and lavish breakfast buffet. Your ship calls at the port of Stockholm to start the guided city tour, featuring the highlights of the Swedish capital, such as the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, the Old Town and Slussen. The Swedish capital, located on 14 islands, boasts amazing views. Get familiar with the Swedish coffee culture on our ‘fika’ coffee break. Later in the morning, join us for the private tour of the emblematic and ornate Stockholm City Hall, the venue of Nobel Gala Dinner Ceremony. Transfer to your centrally located hotel for check-in and afternoon at leisure. We suggest taking a walk on the elegant Strandvagen, visiting the sizable Photography Museum, the fun Abba Museum or strolling along Drottninggatan. Don’t miss the artwork of the subway stations. Those not fearing heights can opt for the Rooftop Tour. In the evening, join us for the optional shrimp cruise.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel in central Stockholm
Enjoy a leisurely morning to explore Stockholm on your own. Why not visit the fun Abba Museum? Your tour director invites you on the optional Museum Island Tour that includes lunch. During the tour you will visit Stockholm’s two most impressive museums – the Vasa Museum, exposing a 17th-century royal warship, and the Skansen, world’s oldest open-air museum showcasing Sweden’s countryside, architecture, and crafts. In the afternoon, get ready for the highlight of this trip: the vintage Blue Train experience on a journey to Gothenburg. The quintessential ‘slow travel’ experience, watching the bucolic Swedish countryside, on board the 1960s style wooden carriages with a restaurant and a piano bar, is a one-of-the-kind journey. Evening arrival to Gothenburg for accommodation in a centrally-located hotel and an orientation walk, culminating with a hosted dinner, featuring the world’s best open-top shrimp sandwich and views of the city.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel in central Gothenburg
Explore Gothenburg, Sweden’s best-kept town, home of Volvo and Swedish East India Company. During the guided walk, get acquainted with the city and its peculiarities: the ‘Fish Church’, the Queen’s Square, the Opera and the authentic neighborhood of Haga, dotted with picturesque wooden houses. Join us for the traditional ‘paddan’ boat cruise to travel under 20 bridges and get out to see the harbour. Around lunchtime, get on board the Oresund Train for your relaxing journey to Copenhagen, enjoying the views and passing through Halmstad, Angelholm, and Lund. The highlight of this journey is the Oresund Strait crossing on the international bridge, linking Malmo with Copenhagen. Upon arrival to Copenhagen central station, walk to your nearby hotel for check-in. In the evening, join your tour conductor for the orientation walk and a visit to Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s most famous attraction.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel in central Copenhagen
In the company of your local guide, discover Royal Copenhagen on this informative walking tour, visiting all of the main sights of the Danish capital: – The Town Hall & Stroget, one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe – Christiansborg Royal Palace – Gammel Strand, the Round Tower, and Our Lady Church – Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, and the Marble Church – Harbour Views and the Royal Opera Check out the changing guard ceremony at the Amalienborg Palace and enjoy smörgåsbord lunch at Nyhavn on us. In the early afternoon, join us for the favourite canal cruise to see the Little Mermaid and soak up harbour views. Optional visit to Rosenborg Palace to see the Danish Crown Jewel collection. During your free time, live the tales of Hans Christian Andersen by wandering through the streets of Copenhagen, visit the Freetown Christiania, try the local Carlsberg or visit one of the museums. Those who could not get enough of harbour view will enjoy an optional live jazz cruise, while others can join the Danish ‘hygge’ experience on a home-hosted dinner, interacting with the Danes and learning about Nordic cooking.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel in central Copenhagen
Morning at leisure to explore Copenhagen at your own pace. We recommend staying another day and get out to see the Danish countryside and its famous castles on our optional Royal Castle tour. Optional transfer to Copenhagen airport (your tour conductor will also explain a more convenient and affordable way to get there by train).
Meals included: Breakfast
Visite the highlights of UNESCO World Heritage cities of Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn. Explore the old towns and enjoy leisurely train journeys through the scenic countryside, including the amazing Curonian Spit National Park. Visit three countries and their capital cities and national parks in one week. Travel by train, travel like locals! Authentic experiences, original optional tours and plenty of free time. Signature Singing Revolution tour.
Inclusions:
Exlusions:
- International airfare
- Additional meals
- Drinks
- Optional tours gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Individual arrival to Vilnius. Welcome and private transfer to your centrally located hotel. Check-in and time at leisure to get acquainted with the Lithuanian capital. To get the most of this vibrant baroque jewel, arrive a day earlier. This evening, join our Welcome Reception, hosted by our experienced tour conductor, featuring:
– Journey introduction, Q&A over a welcome drink.
– Orientation walk in Vilnius, a baroque city with a student vibe and 48 churches.
– Three-course welcome dinner in a local restaurant.
Meals included: Dinner
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel in central Vilnius
Start your morning with a guided walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Vilnius, wandering on cobblestoned streets of this medieval city. The tour features the most iconic sights of the city:
– Neoclassical Cathedral with stunning St. Casimir’s baroque chapel.
– Old University with its 13 courtyards, wall paintings and St. John’s church.
– Bernardine Gardens and St. Anne’s Church.
– Bohemian Republic of Uzupis.
– Jewish Quarter and Town Hall.
– Gates of Dawn and City Walls.
– Visit the historic market hall to taste local produce.
In the afternoon, join us for the optional tour to Trakai, taking a local train. Enjoy a light hike along the picturesque lake and visit the stunning red brick island castle in Trakai. Some free time on the lakeside to enjoy snacks, drinks and discover old wooden houses and early evening return to Vilnius.
Weather permitting, fly the hot air balloon over the city’s red roofs and green parks.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel in central Vilnius
Early in the morning, board the intercity train for a cross-country rail journey to Klaipeda, Lithuania’s busy seaport. A short ferry ride will take you on the Curonian Spit, a World Heritage Site. This narrow stretch of sand is washed by the waves of the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea. In a typical fishing village of Juodkrante enjoy a local lunch, featuring some locally caught and freshly smoked fish, among other specialities.
The afternoon is dedicated to the exploration of the sandy peninsula:
– Walk the mysterious Hill of Witches forest trail, dotted with wooden sculptures of witches and devils.
– Visit the quaint town of Nida with its idyllic shoreline and colourful fishermen houses.
– Climb the Parnidis Dune for a breathtaking panoramic view of the dunes and the surrounding seas.
– Get acquainted with the Baltic gem – amber – in a family-owned gallery.
Return to the mainland to explore Klaipeda on a guided walk, visiting the river embankment, the old castle site, the picturesque old town with Theatre Square and Friedrich Strip. Tonight’s hosted dinner is aboard the famous schooner Meridianas, a historic tall ship.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel in central Klaipeda
A whole day to discover the unspoilt Curonian Coast with its nature, villages and ports. Begin with Palanga, a vibrant seaside resort, famous for its scenic park and pier. In the comfort of our private van, travel North to enter Latvia and its beautiful coastal town of Liepaja, famous for wooden architecture and military heritage. The highlights include: – Panoramic Liepaja sightseeing tour and old town walk. – Lunch in a local restaurant. – Visit Holy Trinity Church to see one of the world’s largest mechanical organs. – Karosta Military District with its eclectic architecture and a prison visit. – Have a moment of silence at the Skede Dunes Holocaust Memorial. In the evening, board the local express train to Riga. The typical train, built in Riga in the 1980s, showcases a traditional way of intercity travel for Latvians. Upon arrival in Riga, check-in to your centrally located hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel in central Klaipeda
Discover the highlights of Riga, the Baltic Metropolis, on a guided walking tour, wandering through the UNESCO-protected Old Town, famous for its medieval architecture with Hanseatic influences: – Magnificent Dome Cathedral with its organ and cloister. – Iconic House of Blackheads, a phoenix of Riga. – The Castle and the Three Brothers and many more hidden gems. Walking along the picturesque canal, reach the Art Nouveau district, the world’s largest open-air museum of ornate facades. Afternoon at leisure. Alternatively, join us for the ‘Off the Beaten Track + Local Life’ optional tour. Take the local streetcar to Riga Central Market, Europe’s premier grocery market, located in five former zeppelin hangars. Continue to Agenskalns to explore city’s decadent wooden architecture and creative locals that have converted many decaying buildings into trendy local hotspots. The evening is at leisure to discover Riga’s bustling dining and entertainment scene.
Afternoon at leisure. Alternatively, join us for the ‘Off the Beaten Track + Local Life’ optional tour. Take the local streetcar to Riga Central Market, Europe’s premier grocery market, located in five former zeppelin hangars. Continue to Agenskalns to explore city’s decadent wooden architecture and creative locals that have converted many decaying buildings into trendy local hot spots. The evening is at leisure to discover Riga’s bustling dining and entertainment scene.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel in central Riga
Leave Riga to explore the scenic Gauja National Park., locally nicknamed as ‘Switzerland of Latvia’. Visit the idyllic town of Sigulda with its impressive castle ruins, bobsleigh track and breathtaking view of the green valley. Take the aerial tramway to cross the valley for a light forest hike, reaching the legendary Gutman cave. Around lunchtime, board the vintage, Latvian-made intercity train to reach the Estonian border (locally sourced lunch box provided) for an easy same-platform transfer onboard the modern intercity Tallinn-bound train. Upon arrival, enjoy the Singing Revolution tour, stopping in Pirita Olympic Harbour to talk about the boycotted Moscow Olympics, pass the ‘unfinished bridge to Helsinki’, discovering the unique Forest Cemetery, visiting the famous Song Festival Grounds, where a crowd of 300 000 people started the Singing Revolution. Transfer to your centrally located hotel, dinner and evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch: Boxed, Dinner
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel in central Tallinn
This morning get to know Tallinn’s highlights during a guided walking tour, featuring:
– Toompea Fortress.
– Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral.
– Dome Church, noble palaces, narrow streets, and scenic lookouts. Enjoy a coffee break in the city’s oldest cafe, tasting their handcrafted marzipan. Down in the Town Hall square area, discover Europe’s oldest continuously running pharmacy, the Great Guild, the Church of the Holy Spirit and St. Catherine’s Passage, showcasing local crafts and textiles. Free time for lunch in the Old Town to taste the local flavours.
In the afternoon, explore Tallinn on your own. We suggest a walk in the beautiful Kadriorg Park, visiting the baroque palace built by Peter the Great or the fascinating Estonian Art Museum. Alternatively, join us for optional signature ‘hidden gems’ tour of Tallinn to get that ‘behind the scenes’ feel of the city, blending medieval charm, modern urban spaces and with local experiences. You will see some remarkable monuments, wander on off-the-beaten-track streets, climb up the city wall and visit lesser-known areas including a grocery market, creative urban hubs and places where locals hang out. Visit the iconic Seaplane Harbor, a maritime museum overlooking the Gulf of Finland, featuring a historical submarine and an icebreaker. Coffee & pastry included! The evening is at leisure to discover Tallinn’s best dining spots.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel in central Tallinn
Today we bid farewell to our fellow travelers joining us on the Baltic Capitals Rail Journey. Private transfer to Tallinn airport, seaport or railway station. Should you be willing to make the most of your Baltic rail journey, we offer an extension trip to Scandinavia, including iconic train journeys and discoveries in Helsinki, Stockholm, and Copenhagen.
Visit the highlights of UNESCO World Heritage cities of Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn. Explore the cities at your own pace, visit museums and off-the-beaten-track sights, favored by locals. Stay in first-class otels and enjoy the walkable historic cities during our local guide led sightseeing tours. Combine this tour with the Scandinavian Rail Journey.
Arrival to Vilnius airport, meet&greet and transfer (20 min) to the selected hotel for a two-night stay.
HD sightseeing tour of Vilnius (bus and walking) including the Cathedral (entrance), Gediminas Castle and Avenue,
St. Peter & Paul’s Church (entrance), the UNESCO Old Town with the Gates of Dawn, Town Hall, Jewish Quarter,
Castle Street, Presidential Palace, St. Anne’s Church, Uzupis Republic and Vilnius University (entrance). Afternoon
excursion to Trakai Island Castle (entrance) including and a walk along the wooden old town and lakeshore.
Morning departure to Riga with a stop at the Hill of Crosses (45 min) and Rundale (120 min: Palace and Park
visit). Late afternoon arrival to Riga for a two-night stay.
HD sightseeing tour of Riga (bus and walking) including the UNESCO Old Town with the City Hall, House of
Blackheads, St. Peter’s Church, Convent Courtyard (entrance), Livonian Square, National Opera, Swedish
Gates, Powder Tower, St. Jacob’s Church (entrance), Riga Castle, Freedom Monument and the Dome Cathedral
(entrance), followed by a tour of the Art Nouveau District with a walk on Alberta Street admiring the
facades. Afternoon excursion to Jurmala combining a walk along the sandy beach and a scenic drive past
turn-of-the-century villas nestled in pine forests.
Morning departure to Tallinn with a tour of Gauja National Park (120 min: scenic drive in Gauja Valley, stop at the
Gutman Cave (entrance) and a visit to Turaida Castle (entrance)). Further drive towards Tallinn with a stop in Parnu
(45min: walk around the picturesque old town). Late afternoon arrival to Tallinn for a two-night stay.
HD sightseeing tour of Tallinn (bus and walking) including Pirita Olympic Village and Song Festival Grounds
followed by a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town with Toompea Fortress, Alexander Nevski Cathedral
(entrance), Dome Cathedral (entrance), panoramic viewpoints, Pikk Street and its emblematic facades, Church
of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square and St. Catherine’s Guild (entrance). Afternoon excursion to Kadriorg to visit
the Estonian Art Museum located in a baroque palace built by Peter the Great, followed by a walk in the park
and gardens.
Morning high-speed ferry or catamaran journey to Helsinki (120 min) across the Gulf of Finland. Upon arrival
to Helsinki enjoy a HD sightseeing tour of the Finnish capital including the emblematic Senate Square with the
Cathedral, the Uspenski Russian Orthodox Church, the Market Square, opulent Eira and Kaivopuisto boroughs,
the Sibelius Monument, the Rock Church and a drive along Mannerheim Avenue with the Parliament and
Finlandia Hall. Afternoon at leisure for optional activities or walks. Late afternoon return to Tallinn by high-speed
ferry or catamaran (120 min).
Transfer to Tallinn airport (20 min).
Baltics are surprisingly diverse and give excellent opportunities for specialist journeys. Local gastronomy, wooden architecture, baroque or modernism, folklore or opera, cultural heritage, beekeeping, hiking, nordic walking, kayaking, yoga, golf or coastal horseback riding can be arranged with our expert assistance.
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