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Helsinki to Warsaw

Explore Finland, Poland and the Baltic States over 10 days. Explore fascinating cities like Tallinn, Riga, and more!

10 Days | 5 Countries
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Helsinki to Warsaw

10 Days | 5 Countries

Summary

Look forward to 10 days of Baltic and Nordic travel highlights, from Helsinki to Warsaw! This expertly-curated tour ticks off best-loved attractions and hidden gems across Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Enjoy scenic drives, indulge in local cuisine and embark on locally-guided tours of Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw!

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Tour Overview

Start Point IconStart Point

Hotel in Helsinki

End Point IconEnd Point

Hotel in Warsaw

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9 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels)

9 Nights

(3 & 4 star hotels)

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9 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 4 Dinners

9 Breakfasts

1 Lunch

4 Dinners

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Air-conditioned coach

Air-conditioned coach

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Fully-guided tour

Fully-guided tour

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Itinerary

Start Point IconStart Point

Hotel in Helsinki | 11:15 AM

End Point IconEnd Point

Hotel in Warsaw | 10:00 AM

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Welcome to Finland! Start in Helsinki, the coastal capital known for its beautiful islands and sleek designs. Meet up with your tour leader at the hotel before setting off on a locally-guided walking tour around the city. Encounter Helsinki’s most famous sights including the Havis Amanda, Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening.

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Experiences:
Included
Discover the highlights of Helsinki with a local guide

Visit Havis Amanda Fountain, neoclassical Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, and Kauppatori Market for Finnish crafts and souvenirs.

Included
Discover the highlights of Helsinki with a local guide

Visit Havis Amanda Fountain, neoclassical Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, and Kauppatori Market for Finnish crafts and souvenirs.

Included
Enjoy a welcome dinner in Helsinki

This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your group at the hotel. This is the ideal time to get acquainted with your fellow travellers.

Included
Enjoy a welcome dinner in Helsinki

This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your group at the hotel. This is the ideal time to get acquainted with your fellow travellers.

hotelRadisson Blu Seaside Hotel (or similar)
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Look forward to a free day to discover Helsinki! Helsinki is a central hub for unique Finnish design and culture. Explore the nearby Suomenlinna Island and Fortress on an optional excursion. This excursion also includes a visit to the Helsinki City Museum and a famous café renowned for its coffee and chocolate! It’s sure to be an unforgettable day.

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Experiences:
Optional
Helsinki+

Enjoy a guided tour and picnic lunch on Suomenlinna island, explore Helsinki City Museum and indulge in a Finnish pastry and coffee at a famous café.

Optional
Helsinki+

Enjoy a guided tour and picnic lunch on Suomenlinna island, explore Helsinki City Museum and indulge in a Finnish pastry and coffee at a famous café.

hotelRadisson Blu Seaside Hotel (or similar)
Tallinn-Estonia-view-of-old-town-guided-tour

Today, take this Baltic States group tour across the Gulf of Finland! Board the Helsinki to Tallinn ferry and cruise to Estonia’s capital city. Upon arrival, enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant in the Old Town Square. Next, join a local guide for a walking tour. Explore historic highlights such as Tall Hermann Tower and St Olav's Church.

mealsBreakfast, Lunch
Experiences:
Included
Catch a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn

Enjoy a comfortable cruise across the Gulf of Finland to Estonia. Take in the scenic views as the ferry makes its way to Tallinn.

Included
Catch a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn

Enjoy a comfortable cruise across the Gulf of Finland to Estonia. Take in the scenic views as the ferry makes its way to Tallinn.

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Enjoy lunch at a mediaeval restaurant in Tallinn

Delight in a delicious local lunch at a historic restaurant in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town Square.

Included
Enjoy lunch at a mediaeval restaurant in Tallinn

Delight in a delicious local lunch at a historic restaurant in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town Square.

Included
Tour Tallinn with a local guide

Filled with medieval architecture, cobbled walkways and a vibrant culture, Tallinn is a photographer's dream. Highlights include St Olav's church and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

Included
Tour Tallinn with a local guide

Filled with medieval architecture, cobbled walkways and a vibrant culture, Tallinn is a photographer's dream. Highlights include St Olav's church and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

hotelMetropol Hotel (or similar)
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Head to Riga, the capital of Latvia! Along the way, stop in the resort city of Pärnu, Estonia. Next, continue to the coastal Latvian town of Saulkrasti. Later, arrive in Riga and learn about Latvia’s WWI history during a visit to the Latvian Military Cemetery. Checking into the hotel before heading out on an orientation tour of Riga’s Old Town!

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Experiences:
Included
Sightsee in Pärnu

Enjoy a stop in the resort city of Pärnu, a seaside city overlooking Pärnu Bay which is beloved for its colourful houses and scenic beach.

Included
Sightsee in Pärnu

Enjoy a stop in the resort city of Pärnu, a seaside city overlooking Pärnu Bay which is beloved for its colourful houses and scenic beach.

Included
Enjoy a stop in Saulkrasti

This Latvian seaside town is a great local spot to drink in the beauty of the Latvian coastline without the tourist crowds.

Included
Enjoy a stop in Saulkrasti

This Latvian seaside town is a great local spot to drink in the beauty of the Latvian coastline without the tourist crowds.

Included
Visit the Latvian Military Cemetery

Also called the Brothers' Cemetery, this national monument commemorates 2,000+ Latvian soldiers who fought in World War I and the Latvian War of Independence.

Included
Visit the Latvian Military Cemetery

Also called the Brothers' Cemetery, this national monument commemorates 2,000+ Latvian soldiers who fought in World War I and the Latvian War of Independence.

Included
Discover Riga; Latvia’s vibrant capital

Admire Riga’s striking Art Nouveau architecture and top sights including the Riga Dom Cathedral and the House of the Black Heads on an orientation tour.

Included
Discover Riga; Latvia’s vibrant capital

Admire Riga’s striking Art Nouveau architecture and top sights including the Riga Dom Cathedral and the House of the Black Heads on an orientation tour.

hotelHestia Hotel Jugend (or similar)
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Cross the border to Lithuania. Today’s first stop is the mysterious and famous religious sight, the Hill of Crosses. Then, visit the town of Trakai, home to the majestic Trakai Island Castle! Finally, continue to the capital; Vilnius. Upon arrival, embark on a sightseeing tour of the beautiful Baroque Old Town. After, enjoy free time before tonight’s local dinner.

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Visit the Hill of Crosses

Pilgrims have been flocking to this religious sight for centuries and today there are 200,000+ crosses, carvings and shrines.

Included
Visit the Hill of Crosses

Pilgrims have been flocking to this religious sight for centuries and today there are 200,000+ crosses, carvings and shrines.

Included
Discover Trakai Castle

This breathtaking Gothic castle was built on an island in Lake Galve, surrounded by lush forest. Explore the castle or get lunch in the town.

Included
Discover Trakai Castle

This breathtaking Gothic castle was built on an island in Lake Galve, surrounded by lush forest. Explore the castle or get lunch in the town.

Included
Explore Vilnius; capital of Lithuania

Embark on an orientation tour of Vilnius. Learn about the city's storied history, discover Cathedral Square and marvel at the Old Town’s, UNESCO-listed Baroque architecture.

Included
Explore Vilnius; capital of Lithuania

Embark on an orientation tour of Vilnius. Learn about the city's storied history, discover Cathedral Square and marvel at the Old Town’s, UNESCO-listed Baroque architecture.

hotelGreen Vilnius Hotel (or similar)
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Wave farewell to Vilnius this morning, cross the border into Poland and head to today’s first stop, the Masurian Lake District. This region is home to spectacular scenery and over 2,000 lakes. After free time, travel onwards to Gdansk, a beautiful and historic port city. Get to know Gdansk and admire its charming architecture on an orientation tour.

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Masurian Lake District

Admire the gorgeous natural scenery of Poland’s Masurian Lake District. The 2,000 lakes and beautiful outdoor areas make this an idyllic lunch spot.

Included
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Masurian Lake District

Admire the gorgeous natural scenery of Poland’s Masurian Lake District. The 2,000 lakes and beautiful outdoor areas make this an idyllic lunch spot.

Included
Discover Gdansk; an enchanting Polish port city

See Gdansk’s highlights on an orientation tour. This harbour city boasts unique historic Dutch-style architecture and scenic cobbled streets winding alongside the River Motława.

Included
Discover Gdansk; an enchanting Polish port city

See Gdansk’s highlights on an orientation tour. This harbour city boasts unique historic Dutch-style architecture and scenic cobbled streets winding alongside the River Motława.

hotelHampton by Hilton Gdansk Old Town (or similar)
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Discover the history, charm and unique Dutch influence found in Gdansk today! Begin by getting to know the city’s highlights and important historic areas on a locally guided walking tour. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. Visit the Old Town, stroll around Long Market square and admire the impressive architecture.

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Experiences:
Included
Walking tour of Gdansk

Find out more about this unique port city on a walking tour. Join a local guide who will point out the top attractions and provide some historic insight into Gdansk’s past as well as its present. Gdansk underwent major reconstruction after most of the city was destroyed during WWII.

Included
Walking tour of Gdansk

Find out more about this unique port city on a walking tour. Join a local guide who will point out the top attractions and provide some historic insight into Gdansk’s past as well as its present. Gdansk underwent major reconstruction after most of the city was destroyed during WWII.

hotelHampton by Hilton Gdansk Old Town (or similar)
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Today’s first stop is Malbork Castle. This 13th-century landmark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest castle! Next, visit Toruń - a beautiful, UNESCO-listed mediaeval town, renowned for its Museum of Gingerbread. Here, enjoy an interactive gingerbread workshop! Afterwards, travel onwards to the capital of Poland; Warsaw! Arrive at the hotel and enjoy an included dinner.

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Explore Malbork Castle

Explore the world’s largest castle! The mighty fortress was completed in the early 1400s and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Included
Explore Malbork Castle

Explore the world’s largest castle! The mighty fortress was completed in the early 1400s and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Included
Enjoy a gingerbread workshop in Torun

Attend a fun gingerbread-making workshop in Toruń - a town famous for its Museum of Gingerbread!

Included
Enjoy a gingerbread workshop in Torun

Attend a fun gingerbread-making workshop in Toruń - a town famous for its Museum of Gingerbread!

hotelRadisson Blu Sobieski Hotel (or similar)
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This morning, set off on a Warsaw tour, led by an expert local guide. The rest of the day is free to spend as you wish. Join the Warsaw Cultural Highlights optional excursion to delight in a local lunch, and journey through Poland’s Jewish history. Or, join An Evening in Warsaw for panoramic city views and a delicious, three-course dinner.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
Explore Warsaw with a local guide

Gain insight into Warsaw’s fascinating and turbulent history. Admire Gothic churches, Neoclassical Palaces, modern skyscrapers and stark Soviet-era buildings.

Included
Explore Warsaw with a local guide

Gain insight into Warsaw’s fascinating and turbulent history. Admire Gothic churches, Neoclassical Palaces, modern skyscrapers and stark Soviet-era buildings.

Optional
Warsaw Cultural Highlights

Savour authentic pierogi before admiring the sights along Miodowa Street. Visit POLIN Museum with audio guides to discover Poland's Jewish heritage.

Optional
Warsaw Cultural Highlights

Savour authentic pierogi before admiring the sights along Miodowa Street. Visit POLIN Museum with audio guides to discover Poland's Jewish heritage.

Optional
An Evening in Warsaw

Admire spectacular city views from the Palace of Culture & Science before indulging in a delicious, three-course Polish dinner.

Optional
An Evening in Warsaw

Admire spectacular city views from the Palace of Culture & Science before indulging in a delicious, three-course Polish dinner.

hotelRadisson Blu Sobieski Hotel (or similar)
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Today is the final day of this unforgettable tour. Enjoy a final breakfast with your tour group, and get ready to head back home. We hope you have had an incredible time exploring Northern Europe from Helsinki to Warsaw and hope to see you back on an Expat Explore coach again very soon!

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Tour Highlights

Included Experience
Explore Malbork Castle
Explore Malbork Castle

Explore the world’s largest castle! The mighty fortress was completed in the early 1400s and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Optional Experience
Suomenlinna Fortress
Suomenlinna Fortress

Explore the centuries-old splendour of Suomenlinna Fortress on a guided tour of the islands, including access to Ehrensvärd Museum and a light lunch!

Included Experience
Tour Tallinn with a local guide
Tour Tallinn with a local guide

Filled with medieval architecture, cobbled walkways and a vibrant culture, Tallinn is a photographer's dream. Highlights include St Olav's church and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

Included Experience
Visit the Hill of Crosses
Visit the Hill of Crosses

Pilgrims have been flocking to this religious sight for centuries and today there are 200,000+ crosses, carvings and shrines.

Optional Experience
An Evening in Warsaw
An Evening in Warsaw

Admire spectacular city views from the Palace of Culture & Science before indulging in a delicious, three-course Polish dinner.

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Helsinki to Warsaw tour

Travel on the second part of the combo tour to experience 10 days in Finland, the Baltics & Poland.

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18 Included Experiences!

  • Discover the highlights of Helsinki with a local guide
  • Enjoy a welcome dinner in Helsinki
  • Catch a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
  • Enjoy lunch at a mediaeval restaurant in Tallinn
  • Tour Tallinn with a local guide
  • Sightsee in Pärnu
  • Enjoy a stop in Saulkrasti
  • Visit the Latvian Military Cemetery
  • Discover Riga; Latvia’s vibrant capital
  • Visit the Hill of Crosses
  • Discover Trakai Castle
  • Explore Vilnius; capital of Lithuania
  • Enjoy a scenic drive through the Masurian Lake District
  • Discover Gdansk; an enchanting Polish port city
  • Walking tour of Gdansk
  • Explore Malbork Castle
  • Enjoy a gingerbread workshop in Torun
  • Explore Warsaw with a local guide

Optional Experiences

Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.

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Helsinki+€85

Enjoy a guided tour and picnic lunch on Suomenlinna island, explore Helsinki City Museum and indulge in a Finnish pastry and coffee at a famous café.

Book On Tour
Warsaw Cultural Highlights€50

Savour authentic pierogi before admiring the sights along Miodowa Street. Visit POLIN Museum with audio guides to discover Poland's Jewish heritage.

Book On Tour
An Evening in Warsaw€55

Admire spectacular city views from the Palace of Culture & Science before indulging in a delicious, three-course Polish dinner.

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Standard Tour Cost US$1,695
Total Price US$1,695

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Standard Tour Cost US$1,454
Total Price US$1,454

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Accommodation

We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard. 

A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Helsinki and Warsaw book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

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Great Finland to Poland Tour with Expat!

Great tour leader Luke made this tour enjoyable, interesting and well run. Saw all the main sights and plenty of others. Value for money.

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Amazing Destinations! Very Good Accommodations!

The Itinerary was great. I was a solo traveler in a tour with mostly couples. I felt alone at first, but people warmed up to me almost immediately. I liked all the destinations. ...

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2 Oct 2023
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Terribly Awesome Tour

The. tour brought me so much happy memories and allowed me to see interesting places I never would see.The experiences and the knowledge shared made me a better person than yesterd...

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Additional Information

For pre-departure and visa information, as well as frequently asked questions regarding preparing for and travelling on this tour, please visit our Help Centre.

Note: As the 31 December 2025 departure date takes place over the festive season, the itinerary will feature special festive experiences! Click here to view.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights. Please click here to visit Skyscanner - a useful tool for comparing prices from the vast majority of airlines.

When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to. 

If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.

If you are making separate bookings and would like to share the same room(s), please send us an email with the booking references for each of the travellers and the details of your preferred rooming allocation.

Yes, and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance. Passengers and their personal property travel with Expat Explore solely at their own risk. A suitable insurance policy should provide adequate cover for medical expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the holiday, and loss of holiday monies through cancellation or curtailment of the holiday or other insurable reasons. Clients should ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities in their tour. 

For a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. To receive a quote from our preferred travel insurance partner please visit World Nomads*.

For more information on what to look for in a travel insurance policy, click here.

While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we have partnered with Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. 

If you would like to receive the hotel list in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel, please request this by sending an email to info@expatexplore.com with your booking reference.

Expat Explore can provide travellers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis. Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have received confirmation that your booking has been paid in full, you can request your visa support documents by emailing info@expatexplore.com - please allow up to 10 working days to receive these documents.

All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.

Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.

Your deposit secures your spot on tour and locks in the price you pay. Although the deposit you pay at the time of booking is non-refundable, you're protected by our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee – a full refund if you cancel within 10 days of making your booking.

For more information, please refer to the 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee in our Terms & Conditions.

Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option available. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting point for the first day of your tour. We have partnered with Welcome Pickups to secure a hassle-free service. You will be met at the arrivals gate by your driver. Your driver will track your flight, so they'll wait for you even if it's delayed. Please click here to book an airport transfer.

This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.