Itinerary
- Day 1
Copenhagen
You'll arrive in Copenhagen and connect with your tour leader at the hotel. A local guide takes you through Denmark's capital to see the Little Mermaid Statue and Nyhavn Waterfront with its colorful buildings. This evening there's a group welcome dinner where you'll meet your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Copenhagen
- Visit Little Mermaid Statue
- Explore Nyhavn Waterfront
Landmarks Little Mermaid Statue Nyhavn Waterfront - Day 2
Copenhagen
The day is yours to spend as you like around Copenhagen. If you want structure, there's an optional guided canal cruise or a visit to the National Museum to learn about Danish history. Grabbing lunch at a local market gives you a real feel for how the city works day to day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise
- Visit National Museum
- Lunch at local market
Landmarks National Museum - Day 3
Copenhagen - Odense - Aarhus - Hirtshals
You head south to Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, then continue to Aarhus, Denmark's second largest city, where an orientation tour shows you both modern architecture and Viking history. Later in the day you'll reach Hirtshals ferry port and board an overnight ferry to Bergen, Norway.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Aarhus
- Overnight ferry to Bergen
Landmarks Odense Aarhus - Day 4
Bergen
You wake up during the ferry crossing and see Norway's natural scenery as you arrive in Bergen. An orientation tour shows you the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Quay decorated for Christmas and the charming city center. Later you'll join an excursion to nearby fishing villages, including a Christmas Eve lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Bergen
- View Bryggen Quay (UNESCO-listed)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to fishing villages near Bergen with Christmas Eve lunch
Landmarks Bryggen Quay - Day 5
Bergen
Merry Christmas. You have the day free to experience Bergen's festive atmosphere. There's an optional Festive Bergen+ excursion with a guided tour of Bryggen and a ride up Fløyen mountain by funicular, plus a drink at the Magic Ice Bar. The evening wraps up with an included Christmas dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Christmas dinner)
Included Activities
- Christmas dinner
Optional Activities
- Festive Bergen+ excursion with guided Bryggen tour
- Fløibanen funicular ride up Fløyen mountain
- Visit Magic Ice Bar
Landmarks Bryggen Fløyen Mountain Magic Ice Bar - Day 6
Bergen - Gudvangen - Flam
You'll travel to Gudvangen at the end of Nærøyfjord, one of Norway's most striking fjords. There's an optional Viking village exploration and fjord cruise through Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjorden. You'll have free time in Flam before checking into your accommodation, with dinner provided at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Supper at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Gudvangen
- Fjord scenery viewing
Optional Activities
- Viking village excursion
- Fjord cruise through Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjorden
Landmarks Gudvangen Nærøyfjord Aurlandsfjorden - Day 7
Flam - Oslo
You're heading to Oslo, stopping at Gol Stave Church along the way to see this unique structure. Once in Oslo, a walking tour covers the Royal Palace and Akershus Castle in this compact capital. The rest of your afternoon is open for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gol Stave Church
- Walking tour of Oslo
- View Royal Palace
- View Akershus Castle
Landmarks Gol Stave Church Royal Palace Akershus Castle - Day 8
Oslo - Karlstad - Stockholm
Today you travel to Sweden through Karlstad, a charming city on Lake Värnern known for its natural surroundings. Later you'll arrive in Stockholm, Sweden's capital, and check into your hotel. Swedish meatballs are on the dinner menu tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Swedish meatballs)
Included Activities
- Explore Karlstad on an orientation tour
- Dinner with traditional Swedish meatballs
Landmarks Karlstad Lake Värnern - Day 9
Stockholm
A local guide takes you through Stockholm's main sights, including the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan, the old town. The rest of the day is free for your own pace. There's an optional excursion that covers the historic Royal Palace and the fascinating Vasa Museum if you want more structure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Stockholm's iconic sights
- View Royal Palace
- Explore Gamla Stan (Old Town)
Optional Activities
- Royal Palace historic tour
- Visit Vasa Museum
Landmarks Royal Palace Gamla Stan Vasa Museum - Day 10
Stockholm - Sigtuna - Ferry to Helsinki
After leaving Stockholm in the morning, you'll head to Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town, for an orientation tour. Later you board an overnight ferry from Sweden to Helsinki, enjoying entertainment and views as you cruise through the night. There's an optional Swedish buffet dinner available on the ferry.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sigtuna; Sweden's oldest town
- Orientation tour of Sigtuna
- Overnight ferry to Helsinki
Optional Activities
- Swedish buffet dinner on ferry
Landmarks Sigtuna - Day 11
Helsinki
You've arrived in Helsinki, Finland's seaside capital. A walking and driving tour with a local guide covers Senate Square, Helsinki and Uspenski cathedrals, and the Havis Amanda sculpture. Tonight there's a group dinner to mark New Year's Eve together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (New Year's Eve group dinner)
Included Activities
- Walking and driving tour of Helsinki
- View Senate Square
- View Helsinki Cathedral
- View Uspenski Cathedral
- View Havis Amanda
- New Year's Eve group dinner
Landmarks Senate Square Helsinki Cathedral Uspenski Cathedral Havis Amanda - Day 12
Helsinki
After New Year's celebrations last night, today is free to wander around Helsinki, relax, or sightsee as you prefer. There's an optional Helsinki+ excursion visiting Suomenlinna island, the interactive Helsinki City Museum, and a local café. Finland drinks more coffee than anywhere else, so try some local brew while you're here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Helsinki+ excursion to Suomenlinna island
- Visit Helsinki City Museum
- Local café visit
Landmarks Suomenlinna Island Helsinki City Museum - Day 13
Helsinki - Tallinn
You'll depart Helsinki this morning and catch a ferry to Tallinn, Estonia's capital, arriving in the afternoon. Lunch at a historic restaurant in the Old Town square gives you a sense of place. Then a local guide walks you through Tallinn's medieval atmosphere, colorful houses, and viewpoints.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a historic restaurant in Tallinn Old Town square)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Tallinn
- Lunch at medieval restaurant in Tallinn Old Town
- Walking tour of Tallinn with local guide
Landmarks Tallinn Old Town - Day 14
Tallinn - Pärnu - Riga
This morning you head to Pärnu, known for its colorful houses and street art, then travel to Riga, Latvia. First you'll stop at the Latvian Military Cemetery, a national monument for over 2,000 soldiers. After checking into your hotel, an orientation tour takes you through Riga's Old Town with its distinctive Art Nouveau architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pärnu
- Visit Latvian Military Cemetery
- Orientation tour of Riga's Old Town
- Explore Art Nouveau architecture
Landmarks Pärnu Latvian Military Cemetery Riga Old Town - Day 15
Riga - Hill of Crosses - Vilnius
You'll cross into Lithuania and visit the Hill of Crosses, a spiritual site with deep historical meaning. Later you arrive in Vilnius, Lithuania's capital, and go on an orientation tour discovering the UNESCO-listed Old Town and its Baroque buildings. You'll have free time to explore before a traditional dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at traditional restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Hill of Crosses
- Orientation tour of Vilnius
- Explore UNESCO-listed Old Town
- View Baroque architecture
- Dinner at traditional restaurant
Landmarks Hill of Crosses Vilnius Old Town - Day 16
Vilnius - Trakai - Gdansk
Before leaving Lithuania, you'll travel to Trakai, a small town home to a magnificent island castle that's especially beautiful in winter. Then you relax as the coach crosses into Poland. You'll arrive in Gdansk, a charming port city, this evening with an orientation tour showing its mix of architectural styles before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Trakai
- See Trakai Castle
- Orientation tour of Gdansk
- Dinner in Gdansk
Landmarks Trakai Castle - Day 17
Gdansk
A local guide leads you through Gdansk's Old Town and Long Market Square this morning. The rest of the day is yours. You can walk the Motlawa riverside, see the ornate Gdansk Town Hall interior, or take in views from the Amber Sky ferris wheel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Gdansk Old Town and Long Market Square
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Motlawa riverside
- Visit Gdansk Town Hall
- Ride Amber Sky ferris wheel
Landmarks Gdansk Old Town Long Market Square Motlawa River Gdansk Town Hall Amber Sky Ferris Wheel - Day 18
Gdansk - Malbork - Torun - Warsaw
You'll leave Gdansk and head to Malbork Castle, the world's largest and a UNESCO site. A guided tour shows you this 13th-century castle and fortress. After that, you'll reach Torun, another UNESCO town, where there's an interactive gingerbread demonstration. Then it's on to Warsaw for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Malbork Castle
- Interactive gingerbread demonstration in Torun
- Dinner in Warsaw
Landmarks Malbork Castle Torun - Day 19
Warsaw
This morning a local guide shows you Warsaw, Poland's historic capital. The rest of the day is free or you can join optional excursions exploring Warsaw's food and Jewish history. You'll celebrate your last night on tour with an optional Evening in Warsaw excursion.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Warsaw with local guide
Optional Activities
- Warsaw Cultural Highlights optional excursion featuring cuisine and Jewish history
- Evening in Warsaw excursion
- Day 20
Warsaw
After 20 days through Scandinavia and the Baltics, your tour ends this morning after breakfast. Make sure to exchange contact details with the friends you've made before heading to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
