Itinerary
- Day 1
Berlin
You'll arrive in Berlin and get settled at your hotel. The afternoon is open for exploring if you feel like it, and KaDeWe is right there if you want to check out the shopping. Later in the evening, you'll meet up with your Travel Director and the group for a Welcome Dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine at Kreuzberger Himmel, a popular local restaurant that actively supports refugees' integration into German society through apprenticeships)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with wine at Kreuzberger Himmel
Optional Activities
- Visit KaDeWe department store
- Highlights of Former East Berlin (€35.00)
- Berliner Dinner & Entertainment (€65.00)
- Day 2
Berlin
A Local Expert leads you along Unter den Linden, past Humboldt University and the Opera House to start the day. You'll see Museum Island and the Brandenburg Gate, then view the Reichstag's glass dome before walking through Tiergarten. After that, your afternoon is free to explore more or relax back at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing with Local Expert along Unter den Linden
- Visit to Museum Island
- View Brandenburg Gate
- See glass dome of Reichstag building
- Journey through Tiergarten
Landmarks Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Museum Island Tiergarten Humboldt University Berlin State Opera House - Day 3
Berlin to Copenhagen
You'll head out from Berlin through northern Germany to Rostock for a sea crossing into Denmark. From there, it's through the Danish countryside toward Copenhagen. By evening, you'll experience Tivoli Gardens and all the energy of that place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sea crossing from Gedser to Denmark
- Evening at Tivoli Gardens
Landmarks Tivoli Gardens 
- Day 4
Copenhagen
A Local Expert starts you off viewing the interior of Christiansborg Palace, the seat of Danish Government. You'll pass Copenhagen Cathedral and the university, see Rosenborg Castle and the Renaissance Stock Exchange, then head to Amalienborg Palace (home of the royal family). Later, you'll visit the waterfront to see Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid statue. The rest of the day is yours to do what you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing with Local Expert
- Visit Christiansborg Palace with view of interior
- View Copenhagen Cathedral
- See Rosenborg Castle
- View Renaissance Stock Exchange
- View Amalienborg Palace
- Visit waterfront to see Little Mermaid statue
Optional Activities
- North Zealand Castle Tour (€60.00)
- Copenhagen Off The Beaten Track (€65.00)
Landmarks Christiansborg Palace Copenhagen Cathedral Rosenborg Castle Stock Exchange Amalienborg Palace The Little Mermaid - Day 5
Copenhagen to Stockholm
You'll take a short ferry crossing to Sweden, catching views of Kronborg Castle along the way (the supposed home of Hamlet). Then it's through fertile farmlands and alongside Lake Vättern as you head toward Stockholm, which sits beautifully on an island-studded bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View Kronborg Castle during ferry crossing
- Ferry crossing to Sweden
Landmarks Kronborg Castle 
- Day 6
Stockholm to Finland (Cruise)
The day starts with a guided tour of Stockholm's City Hall, where you'll see the Golden Hall with its 18 million gilded mosaic tiles and the Blue Hall (where Nobel Prize banquets happen). You'll cross the harbour to Gamla Stan, the medieval center, to see the cathedral and Royal Palace. Later, you'll board your cruise ship heading overnight to Finland with dinner onboard and great sea views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner onboard cruise ship)
Included Activities
- Visit City Hall with Local Expert
- View Golden Hall (Gyllene salen)
- View Blue Hall (Blå hallen)
- Cross harbour to Gamla Stan
- Visit cathedral in Gamla Stan
- Visit Royal Palace
- Overnight Baltic cruise
- Dinner onboard cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Swedish Summer Dinner (€75.00)
- Vasa Galleon (€44.00)
Landmarks Stockholm City Hall Gamla Stan Stockholm Cathedral Royal Palace 
- Day 7
Helsinki
After disembarking in Helsinki, a Local Expert takes you through this trendsetting design and fashion hub. You'll walk through a traditional food market, checking out the aromatic stalls and trying local items like liquorice or smoked reindeer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Helsinki with Local Expert
- Visit traditional food market
- Sample local produce including liquorice and smoked reindeer
Optional Activities
- Fly Over Helsinki (€54.00)
- Russian Dinner In Helsinki (€82.00)
- Day 8
Helsinki and Porvoo
You'll head into the Finnish countryside for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Bosgård Organic Farm, learning about sustainable practices and tasting authentic farm produce. Later, there's a visit to Porvoo, one of the most photographed towns in Finland. The evening finds you back in Helsinki with time to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Bosgård Organic Farm
- Learn about sustainable practices
- Sample authentic farm produce
- Visit Porvoo
Landmarks Porvoo - Day 9
Tallinn, Estonia
You'll cross the sea to Estonia this morning. With a Local Expert, you can choose between walking the cobbled streets of Old Town (with insights into Estonian arts and crafts) or heading up Toompea Hill for panoramic views and the market square. The afternoon is free for browsing Tallinn's shops, known for amber and silver jewellery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice of two guided walking tours with Local Expert
- Option 1: Old Town walking tour with Estonian arts and crafts
- Option 2: Toompea Hill walk for panoramic views
- Option 2: Visit market square, old weighing house, pharmacy and Town Hall
Landmarks Tallinn Old Town Toompea Hill Tallinn Market Square 
- Day 10
Riga, Latvia
You'll travel to Riga, Latvia's capital, and explore the Old Town with a Local Expert. There's a visit to old aircraft hangars that now house Riga Central Market, one of Eastern Europe's largest. You'll walk through the stalls sampling local delicacies and taking in all the colors and flavors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Riga's Old Town with Local Expert
- Visit Domkirk (Riga Cathedral)
- View city walls
- See House of the Three Brothers
- See Livonian Knights Castle
- Visit Riga Central Market in former aircraft hangars
- Sample local delicacies at market
Optional Activities
- Latvian Open Air Museum And Dinner (€65.00)
Landmarks Riga Old Town Domkirk Riga Central Market House of the Three Brothers Livonian Knights Castle 
- Day 11
Vilnius, Lithuania
You'll cross into Lithuania to visit the Hill of Crosses, then continue to Vilnius. Walking through the bohemian U\u017eupis neighborhood, a member of its government (yes, it declared itself a republic in 2002) will fill you in on the quirky history and artistic scene. For dinner, you'll choose from a selection of local restaurants during a Dine-Around Evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with varied selection of charming local restaurants, a culinary experience)
Included Activities
- Visit Hill of Crosses
- Guided walking tour of Užupis with government member
- Learn about Užupis self-proclaimed republic established 2002
- Dine-Around Evening at selected local restaurants
Optional Activities
- Chopin Concert (€54.00)
- Uprising Walk with Vodka Museum and Tasting (€45.00)
Landmarks Hill of Crosses Užupis 
- Day 12
Warsaw, Poland
The day brings a scenic journey through Masuria, a region packed with lakes and forests, passing lakeside Augustow along the way. You'll continue to Warsaw, Poland's capital, which was faithfully rebuilt after World War II devastation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Augustow Masuria 
- Day 13
Warsaw
A Local Expert guides you through Warsaw's highlights, including the tiered Palace of Culture and a walk through Łazienki Park to the Chopin Memorial. You'll pause at the Monument to Ghetto Heroes, then walk through the Market Square in Old Town. That evening, you'll join your Travel Director for a Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant featuring local dishes and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine at a favourite local restaurant, featuring a fine selection of local Polish dishes. The Polish capital is experiencing a culinary renaissance.)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Warsaw with Local Expert
- See Palace of Culture
- Stroll through Łazienki Park
- Visit Chopin Memorial
- Visit Monument to Ghetto Heroes
- Walk through Old Town Market Square
- Celebration Dinner with wine
Landmarks Palace of Culture and Science Łazienki Park Chopin Memorial Monument to Ghetto Heroes Warsaw Old Town Market Square - Day 14
Departure
It's time to say goodbye to everyone you've met as your journey through Poland and the Baltic region comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
