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.  On arrival at Copenhagen International Airport, make your own way to the tour hotel. This evening meet your tour leader in the hotel reception for a welcome meeting.




Overnight in Copenhagen

After breakfast, a local guide will take you for a panoramic tour of the capital of Denmark. You will be able to appreciate its old world 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 and shops. Other points of interest that we will pass are the Amalienborg Palace,  home of Danish royalty, the Christianborg Palace where the Danish Parliament is located and the National Museum of History. Of course not to be missed is the well-known 'Little Mermaid.  This afternoon depart for Aarhus via ferry from Odden.




Overnight in Aarhus

This morning you enjoy a panoramic tour of Aarhus with a local guide. 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. There will be a stop at the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral before you have free time to discover the city on your own. This afternoon we will continue to the north of Denmark to Hirtshals where we will board an overnight cruise to Norway.



Dinner and overnight on Board

After breakfast your tour leader will take you on a panoramic walk of this charming old town. Spend the rest of the day at leisure We recommend doing one of these 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, depart by by ferry from Mortavika to Årsvågen and then from Sandvikvåg to Halhjem. On arrival in Bergen you will have free time for lunch. Afterwards discover Bergen, a world heritage city. Bergen is the gateway to the fjords of Norway. As a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture, the Bergen region has the ideal combination of nature, culture, and exciting urban life all year around. Enjoy 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). Later in the afternoon you will have a chance to take a ride on 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 head 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 us to Myrdal Station, which is a mountain railway station and junction, located about 13 km from the village of Flåm. 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. On arrival in Flåm you will have some free time to discover the village. The journey continues by cruise on the Sognefjord to Balestrand, a rural area surrounded by nature. Sognefjord - 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 an overnight in Balestrand

Today we will continue the 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. This afternoon we will continue to Lake Tyrifjord before arriving in Oslo.




Overnight in Oslo

After breakfast meet your local guide for a sightseeing tour of this vibrant capital city. You will see Frogner Park home to the sculptural Vigeland,passing by the Royal Palace, City Hall, and the modern Opera. After free time for lunch, we depart for Karlstad, Sweden located in the delta formed by two of Sweden's great natural watercourses, the Klara River and the impressive Lake Vänern. 




Overnight in Karlstad

This morning we depart eastward to Stockholm, the Swedish capital, built on 14 islands and surrounded by Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, with its grand public buildings, palaces, rich cultural history and museums telling its beautiful 700-year history. Upon arrival in Stockholm you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide, visiting 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

This morning enjoy the last of your free time in Stockholm.  This afternoon you will be transfered to Stockholm harbour to embark on your overnight cruise to Helsinki, Finland. 




Overnight onboard cruise

Welcome to Finland and its magnificent capital city Helsinki! Upon arrival in Helsinki, you will enjoy a 2-hour sightseeing tour. 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, characterised by an abundance of flowers, fruits and busy traders. The Tuomio Kirkko (cathedral) is your 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 Uspenski Cathedral - the Orthodox Cathedral in neo-Byzantine style rears its mighty mass of red brick on Katajanokka Island. Later this afternoon tyou will be ransferred to the cruise-ship terminal, to board a 2-hour cruise to Tallinn, Estonia.




Overnight in Tallinn

Today enjoy a 3-hour sightseeing tour of Tallinn with a local guide. The old town is located in the heart of Tallinn. Divided in two very distinctive parts: Toompea Hill and the lower town, centered on Raekoja Plats (the Town Hall Square) still surrounded by a 2.5km-fortified wall. You will have the opportunity to admire the Orthodox Cathedral, Alexander Nevsky and Toompea Castle (home to the Estonian Parliament), City Hall Square, the House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, St. Olaf and Niguliste Churches. The rest of the day is at leisure. 




Overnight in Tallinn

Enjoy your morning at leisure before departing this afternoon for Riga. En-route there will be 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

Today, after breakfast, enjoy a 3-hour sightseeing tour of Riga. Discover many of its UNESCO world heritage sights including the elegant Art Nouveau district and the old town home to many medieval churches. You will drive along the central boulevards of Riga surrounded by the beautiful Canal Park and Bastion Hill, the New Opera house from the 19th century, Riga Castle built for Riga's archbishop in the 14th century, Riga's Central market built from reused zeppelin hangars. Walk along the cobble stone streets of Riga where you will see the impressive Powder Tower, Swedish barracks, and Swedish Ggate, the \"Three Brothers”, Brotherhood of Blackheads building established over 600 years ago, the 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 the theatre where he conducted in the 1830s, Great and Small Guild houses. Enjoy the rest of the day is at leisure. 




Overnight in Riga

This morning depart to Vilnius on a long-distance coach. On the way, after crossing the border to Lithuania, there will be a short photo break at the impressive pilgrimage site, Hill of Crosses, whose origins remain a mystery. This afternoon enjoy a 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, 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

Enjoy your day at leisure for some last-minute shopping for Baltic souvenirs.  




Overnight in Vilinius

Today make your own way to Vilnius International Airport to check in for your homeward flight.