Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Helsinki! Soak up the rich history of the beautiful Baltic states this winter.
Welcome the New Year in style on a tour from Helsinki to Warsaw over 10 days! Discover top attractions across Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland! Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Helsinki and embark on expertly-guided tours in captivating and historic cities like Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw.
Hotel in Helsinki
Hotel in Warsaw
9 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels & ferry)
9 Nights
(3 & 4 star hotels & ferry)
9 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 4 Dinners
9 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
4 Dinners
Air-conditioned coach | Ferry
Air-conditioned coach
Ferry
Fully-guided tour
Fully-guided tour
Hotel in Helsinki | 11:15 AM
Hotel in Warsaw | 10:00 AM
Welcome to Finland, an ideal spot to be on New Year's Eve! Arrive in Helsinki at your harbourside hotel and meet with your tour leader and group. Then, join a local guide to tour top sights like the Havis Amanda, Senate Square, and Helsinki Cathedral. Enjoy free time before celebrating New Year's Eve with your fellow travellers over dinner!
Visit Havis Amanda Fountain, neoclassical Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, and Kauppatori Market for Finnish crafts and souvenirs.
Visit Havis Amanda Fountain, neoclassical Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, and Kauppatori Market for Finnish crafts and souvenirs.
This evening, celebrate New Year’s Eve with a delicious traditional dinner at a popular local restaurant in Helsinki.
This evening, celebrate New Year’s Eve with a delicious traditional dinner at a popular local restaurant in Helsinki.
Helsinki wishes you a "hyvää uutta vuotta"! Celebrate New Year's Day in the Finnish capital, known as a hub of creation, culture, cuisine and architecture. As you venture beyond the city centre, you'll find exquisite natural sights, including the Suomenlinna walking trails and museum which can be explored on the exciting Helsinki+ excursion!
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.
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.
Today, board a ferry to cross the Gulf of Finland! Arrive in Tallinn and check into the hotel before sitting down for a delicious lunch at a medieval restaurant. Afterwards, meet up with a local guide for an exciting walking tour of Tallinn’s fairytale Old Town. Tick off must-see attractions, including Tall Hermann Tower and St Olav's Church.
Enjoy a comfortable cruise across the Gulf of Finland to Estonia. Take in the scenic views as the ferry makes its way 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.
Delight in a delicious local lunch at a historic restaurant in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town Square.
Delight in a delicious local lunch at a historic restaurant in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town Square.
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.
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.
This morning, journey towards the Latvian capital. En route, stop in the Estonian resort town of Pärnu. Arrive in Riga and visit the Latvian Military Cemetery to uncover WWI history. Then, check into the hotel before embarking on an orientation walking tour, including must-see sights of Riga’s Old Town like the Dom Cathedral and the House of the Black Heads.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lithuania is the last but undoubtedly not the least exciting of the Baltic states. After crossing the border, visit the mystifying Hill of Crosses. Arrive in Vilnius, Lithuania's vivacious capital, and embark on an orientation tour. Discover the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its Baroque architecture and more than 700 years of history. This evening, enjoy a traditional Lithuanian dinner.
Pilgrims have been flocking to this religious sight for centuries and today there are 200,000+ crosses, carvings and shrines.
Pilgrims have been flocking to this religious sight for centuries and today there are 200,000+ crosses, carvings and shrines.
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.
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.
This morning, journey to the quaint town of Trakai, home to a majestic island castle! Then, cross the border into Poland and soak up stunning winter scenery. Arrive in the port city of Gdansk this evening, freshen up at the hotel and embark on an orientation tour of Gdansk's marvels and distinct architectural styles. Tonight, enjoy a delicious buffet dinner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore the many highlights of Gdansk on a free day! Start with a locally-guided walking tour, discovering how this charming city was reconstructed after WWII. Explore as you wish for the rest of the day. Wander along the banks of the Motława river, inspect Gdansk Town Hall's elaborate interiors or soak up panoramic views from the Amber Sky ferris wheel.
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.
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.
Today, bid Gdansk farewell and journey to Warsaw. Along the way, stop at the UNESCO-listed Malbork Castle, the world’s largest castle! Enjoy a guided tour of this majestic 13th-century castle and fortress. Next up is another UNESCO-listed destination - the medieval town of Toruń! Here, enjoy an interactive gingerbread demonstration! Travel to Warsaw and settle into the hotel for the night.
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.
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.
Attend a fun gingerbread-making workshop in Toruń - a town famous for its Museum of Gingerbread!
Attend a fun gingerbread-making workshop in Toruń - a town famous for its Museum of Gingerbread!
This morning, delve into the historically rich capital of Poland on a locally-guided tour. The rest of the day is free. Join the Warsaw Cultural Highlights optional excursion to gain further insight into Warsaw’s fascinating history and cuisine. Tonight, bid farewell to your new travel friends with an optional dinner and unforgettable views from the Palace of Culture & Science.
Gain insight into Warsaw’s fascinating and turbulent history. Admire Gothic churches, Neoclassical Palaces, modern skyscrapers and stark Soviet-era buildings.
Gain insight into Warsaw’s fascinating and turbulent history. Admire Gothic churches, Neoclassical Palaces, modern skyscrapers and stark Soviet-era buildings.
Savour authentic pierogi before admiring the sights along Miodowa Street. Visit POLIN Museum with audio guides to discover Poland's Jewish heritage.
Savour authentic pierogi before admiring the sights along Miodowa Street. Visit POLIN Museum with audio guides to discover Poland's Jewish heritage.
Admire spectacular city views from the Palace of Culture & Science before indulging in a delicious, three-course Polish dinner.
Admire spectacular city views from the Palace of Culture & Science before indulging in a delicious, three-course Polish dinner.
Today, this New Year's tour from Helsinki to Warsaw comes to an end. After the last group breakfast, get ready to depart to your next destination, whether it's home or your next adventure. Expat Explore hopes you have had an incredible New Year's tour with us and look forward to seeing you back on a group coach soon!
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.
This evening, celebrate New Year’s Eve with a delicious traditional dinner at a popular local restaurant in Helsinki.
Delight in a delicious local lunch at a historic restaurant in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town Square.
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.
Savour authentic pierogi before admiring the sights along Miodowa Street. Visit POLIN Museum with audio guides to discover Poland's Jewish heritage.
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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.
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.
Savour authentic pierogi before admiring the sights along Miodowa Street. Visit POLIN Museum with audio guides to discover Poland's Jewish heritage.
Admire spectacular city views from the Palace of Culture & Science before indulging in a delicious, three-course Polish dinner.
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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
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.
Great tour leader Luke made this tour enjoyable, interesting and well run. Saw all the main sights and plenty of others. Value for money.
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. ...
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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