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- Platinum Operator
- Expat Explore Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 50
- Age range 10 to 75
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Helsinki with a local guide
- Sail across the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn
- Discover medieval Tallinn on a guided walk
- Visit the Hill of Crosses and Trakai Castle
- Tour Vilnius' historic sites with a guide
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start of tour in Helsinki
- Day 2 Helsinki: Free Day
- Day 3 Helsinki - Tallinn
- Day 4 Tallinn: Free Day
- Day 5 Tallinn - Pärnu - Latvian Military Cemetery - Riga
- Day 6 Riga: Free Day
- Day 7 Riga - Hill of Crosses - Trakai - Vilnius
- Day 8 Vilnius: Free Day
- Day 9 End of tour in Vilnius
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Expat Explore Travel
Number of tours
83
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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teresa· October 7th, 2024Helsinki to Poland, Luke and Szaba were excellent in what they do, very personable, professional , warm and happy duo. I enjoyed my tour very much for having Luke as my tour leader, he made me feel safe and also taught me quite a bit of history. Thank you. Happy trails! Teresa❤️?Show more
Trip date: September 2024- Julie· October 3rd, 2024Great tour guide.went above and beyond.Best guided tour I've been on.always ready to help everyone.Show more
Expat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that your tour guide exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you on another tour soon!Trip date: October 2024 - VMVithel· September 30th, 2024Luke was an amazing guide in our Baltics Tour. He is very knowledgeable and detailed on the itineraries. We never felt unsafe because Luke always replies when we get lost and separated from the group. He made it possible too to make the group closer as a unit and we made lasting friendships with people we met at the tour. Thank you Luke!!!Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Luke made your tour so memorable. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you on another tour soon!Trip date: July 2023
- MMMargaret· September 24th, 2024Luke is an exceptional tour leader keeping us fully informed on what was happening each day, sharing his knowledge of history, the country and things to see and do. He engaged with everyone and it mostly felt like a family of travellers. Nothing phased Luke and he was always helpful and thinking ahead so that the tour went very smoothly.Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that your tour leader contributed to a smooth experience for everyone. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts!Trip date: September 2024
- AAnonymous· September 23rd, 2024Best tour guide out of all our tours.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- Anne· August 15th, 2024Smart, funny, hard-working, Luke made our tour!Show moreTrip date: July 2024
- MHMy· August 13th, 2024Luke was an amazing, caring, knowledgeable, thoughtful and humorous as a person and a tour guide. This was my fourth time joining EE for the trip and Luke made everything possible to ensure that we all had a great time and well taken care off. All the very best to you, Luke. You were my lucky star and I cannot thank you enough for everything that you had helped me on this tour. Hope our path cross again the next time I join EE for another trip on my still long bucket’s list. ???Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- Andrew· August 12th, 2024This was my sixth Expat tour, and I had heard legends of tour guide Luke. I finally got him as a tour leader and the legends were indeed true. He's one of the best tour leaders I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and learning from. He has a vast knowledge of the destinations we visited and I was transported back in time by his wonderfully soothing, palpable English voice. He'd make an excellent narrator for film and television! He's also extremely approachable and has such an optimistic demeanor. Also, he is always available for questions, concerns, or just friendly banter. More importantly, he's honest. He won't b.s. you or beat around the bush, which I really liked. I wish my tour was longer because we had a lot of fun together in such a short amount of time. He's the kind of person you want to root for and I'm proud to call Luke a new friend. Cheers, mate!Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- DBDave· August 12th, 2024Simply the best. Nothing is too much trouble. Great character and fun guy to be with. Made the tour and probably the best guide I've ever travelled with.Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great time on tour with Luke. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another tour in the future!Trip date: August 2024
- liz· August 12th, 2024Luke is the perfect tour guide. He is well organised, has a staggering amount of knowledge, thinks ahead and can cope with any change or obstacles to the tour itinerary. He works so hard to make sure everyone is having a good time and really helps the group to gel. He is the consummate professional, who does his job superbly and I would not hesitate to go on any tour he is leading.Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for such a glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Luke made such a positive impact on your tour experience. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future!Trip date: August 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Sam
Asked on May 15th, 2025Can you tell me what's your optional tours available and how much will they be? When do I confirm on the optional tours? Will the optional tours be fully guided as well? How about hotel airport transfer?
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Sam
Traveler•Written May 2025I am scared of heights and steep hills. Are any of the activities involved such scenarios? How about the optionals?
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025Optional excursions can be booked while on tour with your Tour Leader. These can be paid for in cash or by card. We recommend using public transport for airport-to-hotel transportation. Tours don't usually involve extreme heights or steep hills as part of core itinerary. Some walking tours might take you through older cities with uneven cobblestone streets, gentle inclines, and steps. If you're scared of heights, you should be okay for most of the tour. It's perfectly okay to skip certain segments if they don't feel right for you.
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Ian
Asked on December 3rd, 2024Can you let me know the cost of all the options extras and what they are on this trip? Also do you have the name of the first hotel so that we can book an additional night there pre-tour if necessary for flight times?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2024
Optional Excursions: Suomenlinna Fortress at €65 - ferry tour with museum entry and lunch. An Evening in Helsinki at €55 - city attractions tour. Vilnius+ Full Day Excursion at €75 - explores bohemian neighborhood, Amber Museum, and former prison turned arts space. Regarding hotel, we suggest contacting us 90 days before tour for confirmed starting hotel details.
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Margaret
Asked on May 23rd, 2024Are international flights included in the tour price?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
Whilst internal flights are covered for certain itineraries, you will have to make your way to the meeting point for the start of your tour. When booking flights be mindful of departure times and possible delays.
Tip: We suggest that you start comparing prices the moment your deposit is paid to avoid costly flights.
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Beth
Asked on May 23rd, 2024Are young children allowed?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
We have a set minimum age of 10 for our tours, but we're happy to consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Just let us know your request, and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Expat Explore reserves the right to accept or decline the request at our discretion. We want to ensure everyone has a great time exploring with us!
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Kevin
Asked on May 23rd, 2024Can you cater for my dietary requirements?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
We make every effort to include local cuisine on our tours to ensure an authentic experience for you. You'll receive an email before the tour begins, where we'll ask for your dietary preferences. We always have a vegetarian option, and we'll work hard to accommodate any other dietary needs or preferences you may have.
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Marlene
Asked on May 23rd, 2024Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
Contactless payment is widely accepted across Europe – it’s best to bring a payment card with no overseas withdrawal fees.
* Keep in mind that certain optionals are payable in cash to your tour leader whilst on tour. We suggest that you talk to your Tour Leader about when & where to draw cash to pay for the optional excursions.
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Lawrence
Asked on May 23rd, 2024If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we recommend Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. If hotel information is available, we can provide you with the details in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel. Please request this by sending a message through on the conversation page.
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Ronald
Asked on May 23rd, 2024Can Expat Explore issue me with a visa?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
While Expat Explore endeavours to stay current on all major entry requirements, we are not a registered visa agent. We are, however, able to make things a little easier by providing you with the required supporting documents for a visa application once your tour is paid in full. It is a requirement of the embassies that tours are paid for in full before visa support documentation is requested and applications are made. When you have made the final payment for your booking, simply reach out to our Customer Support Team to request your visa support documents and confirm which embassy you will be applying to.
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Carol
Asked on May 23rd, 2024How much spending money do I need for my holiday?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
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 tour-specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.
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Helen
Asked on May 23rd, 2024Is travel insurance compulsory?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
It's your responsibility to arrange sufficient travel insurance for your trip. When you travel with Expat Explore, both you and your personal belongings do so at your own risk. A comprehensive insurance policy should cover medical expenses for illness or accidents before or during the holiday, as well as reimbursement for lost holiday funds due to cancellation, curtailment, or other insurable events. Make sure there are no exclusions that would limit coverage for the activities included in your tour.
We generally recommend WorldNomads because they cover a wide variety of nationalities, but you are welcome to use any supplier that offers you the most comprehensive plan.
You are able to obtain travel insurance through one of TourRadars partners, XCover. Please reach out to receive a quote.
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