Nordic & Baltic Escape
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Overview
Highlights
- Catch a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Embark on guided tours in Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius
- Enjoy free days in major cities to explore at your own pace
- Spend time in Kaunas, Klaipeda, Karlshamn, Malmo, and Copenhagen
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Trip includes
- 9 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellershave the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 1 nights in cabin with private bathroom
- 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Overnight ferry from Lithuania to Sweden
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Join a local guide for a walking tour of Helsinki, Finland’s capital
- Catch a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Enjoy lunch at a medieval restaurant in Tallinn
- Discover Tallinn with a local guide
- Sightsee in Pärnu; a resort city in Estonia
- Visit Saulkrasti; a Latvian seaside town
- Learn about Latvian history at the Latvian War Cemetery
- Discover Riga; Latvia’s vibrant capital
- Visit the famous Hill of Crosses in Lithuania
- Marvel at the Trakai Island Castle
- Explore Vilnius; the capital of Lithuania
- Experience the rich culture of Kaunas
- Discover the quaint port city of Klaipėda
- Marvel at the stunning Swedish coastal city of Malmö
- Visit Copenhagen, capital of Denmark
- Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
- Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Itinerary
Welcome to Helsinki and the start of this Nordic & Baltic Escape tour! Meet your tour leader at the hotel before embarking on a driving and walking tour. Explore the vibrant seaside capital city of Finland, known for its beautiful islands and lush green spaces. Se...
Enjoy a free day to experience Helsinki your way today! Wander the streets of this diverse city, discover its charm and delicious Finnish fare, and admire the architectural innovations and natural spaces. Why not choose to join this afternoon’s optional excursion and ...
Today, the tour travels onwards to the first of three Baltic States for some Baltic travel highlights! Board a ferry and sail across the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn in Estonia. Upon arrival in Estonia’s beautiful capital, enjoy an included lunch at a medieval restauran...
Make the most out of a free day in Estonia's charming capital today! Explore Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town and wander through its cobbled streets that wind past cafés, shops, and medieval marvels like the Kiek in de Kök Tower and the Gothic Town Hall. Beyond the wa...
Today, bid farewell to Tallinn as the tour journeys to Riga in Latvia. En route, make a stop in Estonia’s resort city of Pärnu for some sightseeing and souvenir shopping. Next, cross the border into Latvia and soak in the seaside charm of Saulkrasti on the Gulf of Rig...
Enjoy a free day in Riga to relax and explore as you wish! Visit the city’s numerous museums, browse the local markets, stroll the streets and admire the city’s famed wooden buildings and art nouveau architecture. The pedestrian-only Old Town houses a variety of shops and restaurants as well as the busy Livu Square that’ll give you an authentic taste of this captivating capital!
Lithuania awaits! Get an early start today as the tour journeys to another hidden gem in the Baltic region. Start with a visit to the Hill of Crosses, a renowned religious site before continuing on to Trakai which is famed for its captivating island castle! Enjoy free...
Enjoy a free day in this fascinating and eclectic city and dive deeper into the history and culture of Lithuania’s enchanting capital! Known for its Baroque architecture that makes up the Old Town, Vilnius also boasts diverse styles of buildings from a range of eras. ...
After breakfast, depart from Vilnius and travel towards Kaunas. Arrive and join your tour leader for a guided tour of the city. Enjoy some free time before journeying onwards to Klaipeda this afternoon. Upon arrival, embark on a walking tour in this port city where th...
Start the day with breakfast on board the ferry before arriving in Karlshamn. Afterward, take a scenic drive to Malmö, a coastal city in southern Sweden where an orientation tour awaits. Admire Sweden’s third-largest and most cosmopolitan city before enjoying free tim...
Enjoy a final breakfast with the group before this Scandinavian and Baltic group tour concludes. Don’t forget to swap contact details with your newfound travel friends before parting ways. We hope you enjoyed this Nordic & Baltic Escape and leave with lasting memories. Safe travels onwards!
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
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