Embark on a Nordic and Baltic adventure! Discover unique destinations and historical sights in the Baltics, Finland and Scandinavia.
Discover unique destinations and historical sights in the Baltics, Finland and Scandinavia. Explore Helsinki, wander Tallinn’s Old Town, discover vibrant Riga, and uncover local gems in Lithuania, and sightsee in Sweden before departing for Copenhagen! Experience Baltic travel highlights and unforgettable Scandinavian tours on this 11-day Nordic & Baltic Escape!
Hotel in Helsinki
Hotel in Copenhagen
10 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels & ferry)
10 Nights
(3 & 4 star hotels & ferry)
10 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 3 Dinners
10 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
3 Dinners
Air-conditioned coach | Ferry
Air-conditioned coach
Ferry
Fully-guided tour
Fully-guided tour
Hotel in Helsinki | 11:15 AM
Hotel in Copenhagen | 10:00 AM
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. See iconic sights such as the Havis Amanda, Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral. Marvel at Uspenski Cathedral and delve into the Kauppatori Market. Enjoy an included dinner with the group tonight.
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.
Enjoy a free day to experience Helsinki your way today! Join the Helsinki+ optional excursion to visit the 18th-century Suomenlinna Fortress, enjoy a picnic lunch on the island, explore the Helsinki City Museum and indulge in a sweet treat at a renowned café and chocolatier. It’s sure to be a memorable day in 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.
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 and sail across the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn. Upon arrival in Estonia’s beautiful capital, enjoy lunch at a medieval restaurant located in the vibrant Old Town Square. Next, embark on a walking tour led by a local guide to discover the city’s highlights and historic sites, including St. Olav’s Church and Tall Hermann Tower.
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.
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. Beyond the walls, Estonia's cultural hub boasts a vibrant tech scene, innovative eateries, and Soviet-era architecture that’ll have tech heads, foodies, and history buffs enthralled!
Bid farewell to Tallinn and journey to Latvia. En route, stop in Estonia’s resort city of Pärnu for some sightseeing. Next, cross the border into Latvia and soak in the seaside charm of Saulkrasti. Upon arrival in Riga, Latvia’s capital, visit the Brothers’ Cemetery before checking into the hotel. Later, embark on an orientation tour of Riga’s enchanting Old Town!
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.
This Latvian seaside town is a great local spot to drink in the beauty of the Latvian coastline without the tourist crowds.
This Latvian seaside town is a great local spot to drink in the beauty of the Latvian coastline without the tourist crowds.
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.
Enjoy a free day in Riga to relax and explore as you wish! Visit a museum, browse the massive Central Market, or 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! 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! Next, arrive in Vilnius, capital and embark on a guided tour. Discover the beautiful Baroque architecture of the old town. Afterwards, enjoy free time before tonight’s dinner at a local restaurant.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy a free day in this fascinating and eclectic city and dive deeper into the history and culture of Lithuania’s enchanting capital! For a full day of highlights, join the Vilnius+ optional excursion which includes tours of the artsy Uzupis republic and a former prison as well as a visit to an Amber Museum and a tasty local lunch!
Discover Vilnius on a tour of the quirky Užupis and historic Lukiškių Kalėjimas. Enjoy a visit to the Amber Museum and an included local lunch.
Discover Vilnius on a tour of the quirky Užupis and historic Lukiškių Kalėjimas. Enjoy a visit to the Amber Museum and an included local lunch.
After breakfast, travel to Kaunas. Embark guided tour of Lithuania’s former, temporary capital. Admire the Kaunas Castle and charming town square before enjoying free time. Later, journey onwards to Klaipeda. Upon arrival, embark on a walking tour. Discover the old town which features German-style, 18th-century wood-framed buildings! Tonight, board an overnight ferry and cruise towards Karlshamn in Sweden.
Admire the Confluence of Niemen and Neris, the renovated Kaunas Castle and the enchanting Cathedral-Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Admire the Confluence of Niemen and Neris, the renovated Kaunas Castle and the enchanting Cathedral-Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Embark on an orientation tour and see where the Baltic Sea meets the DanÄ— River. Admire the German-style, 18th-century wood-framed buildings in the old town.
Embark on an orientation tour and see where the Baltic Sea meets the DanÄ— River. Admire the German-style, 18th-century wood-framed buildings in the old town.
Start the day with breakfast on board the ferry before arriving in Karlshamn. Afterward, take a scenic drive to Malmö where an orientation tour awaits. Admire Sweden’s third-largest and most cosmopolitan city. Next, travel to Copenhagen and witness the iconic Øresund Bridge along the way. Arrive at the hotel and enjoy free time before the optional group dinner tonight.
Explore Malmö on an orientation tour. Snap photos of the 15th-century Malmöhus Castle and head to the cobbled square, Lilla Torg, to grab lunch.
Explore Malmö on an orientation tour. Snap photos of the 15th-century Malmöhus Castle and head to the cobbled square, Lilla Torg, to grab lunch.
Enjoy free time to explore top attractions like the famous Nyhavn Waterfront, Rosenborg Castle, the Little Mermaid statue and Amalienborg Palace.
Enjoy free time to explore top attractions like the famous Nyhavn Waterfront, Rosenborg Castle, the Little Mermaid statue and Amalienborg Palace.
Enjoy a farewell group dinner at the hotel on your final night in Copenhagen.
Enjoy a farewell group dinner at the hotel on your final night in Copenhagen.
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!
Visit Havis Amanda Fountain, neoclassical Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, and Kauppatori Market for Finnish crafts and souvenirs.
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.
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.
Enjoy a farewell group dinner at the hotel on your final night in Copenhagen.
Travel on this part of the combo tour to experience 11 days in Scandinavia, Finland & the Baltics.
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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.
Discover Vilnius on a tour of the quirky Užupis and historic Lukiškių Kalėjimas. Enjoy a visit to the Amber Museum and an included local lunch.
Enjoy a farewell group dinner at the hotel on your final night in Copenhagen.
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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
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 Copenhagen, 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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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.
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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.
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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.