Magic of Scandinavia and the Baltics

Welcome to Copenhagen capital of The Kingdom of Denmark. The history of Copenhagen dates to around the year 800, when it arose around a small fishing village. From the year 1300 it became the capital city. Transfer to the hotel on your own. No transfers from the airport have been included, however we can offer these at an additional cost. Transfer by shuttle bus can also be pre-booked. Rest of the day at leisure.




Overnight in Copenhagen

Today, after breakfast, A local guide will take you on a panoramic tour of the capital of Denmark, we will appreciate its old architecture, the district, and the port of Nyhavn. In this thousand-year-old city, its historical charm offers at the same time everything expected of a modern metropolis: theatres, museums, restaurants, shops. Other points of interest that we will pass are the Amalienborg Palace – the house of the royalty of Denmark, the Christianborg Palace where the Danish Parliament is located, the National Museum of History or the stock market building, among others. To end our tour, the very famous and well-known 'Little Mermaid' could not be missed. In the afternoon, depart to Aarhus taking the ferry in Odden.




Overnight in Aarhus

After breakfast at the hotel, In the morning panoramic tour with a local guide through Aarhus; This is the second most populous city in Denmark and was named the European Capital of Culture in 2017. Its strategic location made it an important Viking city, and later a flourishing commercial place. Stop at the Romanesque Gothic Cathedral. Free time to continue discovering the city on your own. In the afternoon we will continue to the North of Denmark to reach Hirtshals where we will board an overnight cruise to Norway.



Dinner and overnight on Board

After your breakfast, In the morning, a panoramic walk with our escort guide to discover the charming old town of Stavanger. The rest of the day is free. We recommend doing one of the two optional activities*:



Option A: Cruise on the Lysefjord (Lysefjord). This 3-hour cruise on the Lysefjord will get us close enough to one of the fjord's waterfalls to feel the spray and then to see the Pulpit Rock towering above all the other stunning scenery.



Option B: Lysefjord Cruise + Preikestolen (Pulpit) Climb (Travellers choosing Option B will not take the morning tour of Stavanger). See our option list. *Please note only one option can be selected




Overnight in Stavanger

After your breakfast, Ferry from Mortavika to Årsvågen and from Sandvikvåg to Halhjem. Arrival in Bergen and free time for lunch. In the afternoon, a panoramic tour of Bergen with a local guide to see the most emblematic places of the city, including the famous fish market and the Hanseatic quarter, a World Heritage Site (UNESCO). In the afternoon, you will have a chance to take a ride with the Floibanen funicular to the top of mountain Floyen. From there, you can admire the magnificent views of the city and its surrounding landscapes.




Overnight in Bergen

After breakfast, we are heading to Voss to start our spectacular train trip ascending almost 900 meters with incredible views of the fjord. The train journey will start from Voss and take you to Myrdal station, which is a mountain railway station and junction, located about 13 km from the village of Flam. In Myrdal, board the famous Flåmsbana - one of the steepest train lines in the world. The train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breath-taking waterfalls, and no less than 20 tunnels. It offers so many viewpoints that many feel like traveling multiple times between the mountain and the fjord. Arrive at Flam where you will have some free time to discover this village. The journey continues by cruise on the Sognefjord to our accommodation in Balestrand, a rural area surrounded by nature. Sognefjord - the King of Norway and the longest fjord in Norway. The initial part of the fjord, called Aurlandsfjord, is a 17-kilometer arm of the worlds second-longest fjord, the Sognefjord (204 km). It is one of the most picturesque fjords in the world.



Dinner and overnight in Balestrand

After breakfast at the hotel, we will continue our route through mountains, valleys, and incredible landscapes with numerous villages scattered by nature, taking the corresponding connecting ferries. We will stop at the Borgund Church, a wooden church dating back to 1,180 AD. In the afternoon we will continue to Lake Tyrifjord and arrive in Oslo.




Overnight in Oslo

Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of Oslo including Frogner Park with the Vigeland sculpture complex, passing the City Hall, the Royal Palace, and the modern Opera. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, departure to Sweden. Arrival in Karlstad, located in the delta formed by two of Sweden's great natural watercourses: the Klara River and the impressive Lake Vänern.




Overnight in Karlstad

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the East until reaching the Swedish capital, built on 14 islands. Surrounded by Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, its grand public buildings, palaces, rich cultural history, and museums tell its beautiful 700-year history. Upon arrival to Stockholm, you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide, visit the old town or \"Gamla Stan\" with its network of small squares and cobbled streets, and we will see the exteriors of the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, and the Parliament.




Overnight in Stockholm

Breakfast at Hotel. This morning is on your own. You can explore the City by yourself. Stockholm is generally referred to as Beauty on Water, or Venice of the North, as the city is built upon 14 islands. Along a canal, you can enjoy Swedish Fika or do last-minute shopping. In the afternoon, transfer to the Stockholm harbour and board your overnight cruise to Helsinki.




Overnight on Board

After breakfast on Board, Welcome to Finland and its magnificent capital city Helsinki! Upon arrival to Helsinki, you will enjoy a 2-hour Sightseeing Tour of Helsinki. Amongst others, you will see Senaatintori, the Senate Square, and its magnificent architectural ensemble. Right around the corner near the harbour, you will find the Kauppatori, the picturesque market square, characterized by an abundance of flowers, fruits, and busy traders. The Tuomio Kirkko (cathedral) is our next stop. It was built in the 19th century and has an impressive copper dome. Concerts are regularly taking place inside. Another church, the Temppeliaukio Kirkko is carved into the rock, which gives excellent acoustics. One of the last stops is the Uspenski Cathedral - the Orthodox Cathedral in neo-Byzantine style rears its mighty mass of red brick on the Katajanokka Island. Late afternoon transfer to the cruise ship terminal, where you will embark on a 2-hour cruise to Tallinn. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.




Overnight in Tallinn

Breakfast at the hotel In the morning, a 3-hour Sightseeing Tour of Tallinn with a local guide: The old town is in the heart of Tallinn. Divided into two very distinctive parts: Toompea Hill and The lower town, centered on Raekoja plats (the Town Hall Square) is still surrounded by a 2,5km-fortified wall. Through the itinerary, you will admire the Orthodox Cathedral Alexander Nevsky and the Toompea castle (home to the Estonian Parliament), The City Hall Square, the house of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, St Olaf and Niguliste churches. Rest of the day at leisure to continue exploring the city at your own pace, visit some more attractions, try the local cuisine do some shopping, etc.




Overnight in Tallinn

Today, after breakfast, Free time in the morning to further explore Tallinn! Afternoon departure towards Riga on a long-distance coach, with a short break in Pärnu, a bustling beach retreat with early 20th-century buildings, and a beautiful promenade where you can try a local snack before continuing to Latvia.




Overnight in Riga

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, 3-hour Sightseeing Tour of Riga, where we visit the UNESCO world heritage sights as the elegant Art Nouveau district, the old town with many medieval churches. Drive along the central boulevards of Riga surrounded by beautiful city Canal Park and Bastion hill, many beautiful parks, the New Opera house from the XIX century, the Riga Castle built for Riga's archbishop in the 14th century, the largest in Europe Riga's Central market build from reused zeppelin hangars. During the walk along the cobble streets of Riga, we see the impressive Powder Tower, Swedish barracks, and Swedish gate, \"Three Brothers”, Brotherhood of Blackheads building established there 600 years ago, and majestic Dome Cathedral founded in 1211 with one of the best organs in Europe with nearly 7000 pipes, house of cats, Richard Vagner Street, and theatre where he conducted in the 1830s, Great and Small guild houses. Rest of the day at leisure to continue exploring the city at your own pace, visit some more attractions and try the local cuisine.




Overnight in Riga

After breakfast at the hotel Morning departure to Vilnius on a long-distance coach. On the way, after crossing the border to Lithuania, a short photo break at the impressive pilgrimage site Hill of Crosses, whose origins remain a mystery. In the afternoon, 3-hour Sightseeing Tour of Vilnius. The Old Town, whose architectural ensemble of Central European Catholic inspiration contrasts with the Germanic influence found in the other Baltic capitals, offers a maze of winding streets, inner courtyards, and old churches that seem to jealously hide some mysteries. This tour notably includes Vilnius Cathedral and a visit to Saint Anne's Church (ext.): one of Lithuania's Gothic masterpieces.




Overnight in Vilinius

Breakfast in the hotel. The whole day at leisure; enjoy some last-minute shopping for Baltic souvenirs, try the local cuisine, or choose some of the optional activities.




Overnight in Vilinius

After breakfast, depending on your flight details, you can still enjoy some time in the city. Make your own way to the Vilnius Airport for your return flight home. No transfers to the airport have been included, however we can offer these at an additional cost.