Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Meet your tour leader and head to a local Dutch farm to see how clogs and cheeses are made. After group lunch in the city, you'll take a scenic canal cruise to see Amsterdam's iconic sights from the water. The evening is yours to wander around the canals, Dam Square, or the red light district.
- Meals
- Lunch (Welcome lunch in Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Visit a local Dutch cheese farm and clog factory
- Welcome lunch in Amsterdam
- Cruise along Amsterdam's iconic canals
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to explore windmills and coastal cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Dam Square Amsterdam Canal Ring Red Light District - Day 2
Amsterdam to Hamburg
Leave Amsterdam and travel towards Germany, arriving in Hamburg in the late afternoon. Your tour leader gives you an orientation of the harbour city and points out top attractions. After some free time, you'll head to your accommodation in a quaint town in Northern Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city
Landmarks/POIs Hamburg Harbour - Day 3
Hamburg to Copenhagen
Following breakfast, travel to Scandinavia and cross into Denmark. You'll see scenic landscapes and Europe's longest bridge before stopping in Odense, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. Later, arrive in Copenhagen for an orientation tour to see why this charming city ranks among the most liveable.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen
- Discover Copenhagen, capital of Denmark
Landmarks/POIs Great Belt Bridge - Day 4
Copenhagen to Oslo
Today spans three countries. Drive from Copenhagen to Helsing\u00f8r to visit Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet. Take a short ferry to Sweden, then enjoy a scenic drive through Swedish countryside to Gothenburg. Join an orientation tour before lunch. Cross into Norway and travel north to Oslo for a free evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise from Helsingør to Helsingborg by ferry
- Scenic drive through the Swedish countryside
- Visit Gothenburg, Sweden's second city
Landmarks/POIs Kronborg Castle - Day 5
Oslo
A local expert leads your guided tour of Oslo. You'll see Akershus Castle, the Royal Palace, and the iconic Oslo Opera House. After the tour, the day is yours to check out museums, admire architecture, or try local cuisine at cosy eateries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Oslo with local guide to see highlights including Akershus Castle, Royal Palace, and Oslo Opera House
Optional Activities
- Visit city museums at leisure
- Explore local restaurants and eateries
Landmarks/POIs Akershus Castle Royal Palace Oslo Opera House - Day 6
Oslo to Stockholm
Leave Norway and head back to Sweden. You'll experience Sweden's natural beauty during a scenic drive through diverse landscapes. Pass Karlstad along Lake V\u00e4rnern's shores and stop in \u00d6rebro for lunch. Visit Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest medieval town with ancient church ruins and the nation's oldest main street. Continue to Stockholm and join an included group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Swedish meatballs in Stockholm)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Sweden's diverse landscapes
- Visit Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town
- Dinner in Stockholm
Landmarks/POIs Lake Värnern Stora Gatan - Day 7
Stockholm
A guided tour shows you Stockholm's highlights including the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman Ship, and Gamla Stan, Stockholm's famous Old Town. Afterward, you'll have free time from lunchtime onwards to relax in green spaces or try local restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Stockholm including Royal Palace, AF Chapman Ship, and Gamla Stan (Old Town)
Optional Activities
- Visit Stockholm's green spaces at leisure
- Explore local restaurants and cafes
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace AF Chapman Ship Gamla Stan - Day 8
Stockholm to Helsinki
This morning, wander through Stockholm's islands, particularly Djurg\u00e5rden. You'll visit historic ships in the harbour and check out museums and art galleries. Don't miss the changing of the guards at the Royal Palace. This afternoon, board an overnight ferry headed for Helsinki, arriving early tomorrow morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Catch an overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki
Optional Activities
- Royal Stockholm optional tour to explore maritime and historical artefacts
- Visit museums and art galleries at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Djurgården - Day 9
Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki in late morning and join a guided tour to see the Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square. This afternoon, explore the city at your own pace with elegant caf\u00e9s, museums, and impressive Art Nouveau architecture. You can join an optional excursion featuring top attractions, local cuisine, a ferry ride to Suomenlinna Island, and the Helsinki City Museum. Join an included group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Helsinki highlights including Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square
- Dinner in Helsinki
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion including top attractions, local cuisine, ferry to Suomenlinna Island, and Helsinki City Museum
Landmarks/POIs Helsinki Cathedral Senate Square Suomenlinna Island - Day 10
Helsinki to Tallinn
Take a ferry from Helsinki across the Gulf of Finland to reach Tallinn, Estonia. You'll have an included group lunch at a local eatery before a guided walking tour. Discover Tallinn's historic treasures, including the UNESCO-listed Old Town, Town Hall Square, and St. Olav's Church. The evening is yours to explore further.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Lunch in Tallinn
- Guided walking tour of Tallinn including Old Town, Town Hall Square, and St. Olav's Church
Landmarks/POIs Tallinn Old Town Town Hall Square St. Olav's Church - Day 11
Tallinn to Riga
Leave Tallinn and travel to Riga, Latvia's dynamic capital. Along the way, you'll make scenic stops in P\u00e4rnu, a resort town in Estonia, and Saulkrasti, a charming seaside town in Latvia. Visit the Latvian Military Cemetery, a solemn tribute to WWI soldiers. Arrive in Riga and join your tour leader for a walking tour to see the bustling central markets and magnificent churches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Pärnu, a resort city in Estonia
- Visit Saulkrasti, a Latvian seaside town
- Learn about Latvian history at the Latvian Military Cemetery
- Walking tour of Riga to discover central markets and churches
Landmarks/POIs Latvian Military Cemetery Riga Central Market - Day 12
Riga to Vilnius
Start the day at the Hill of Crosses, a powerful pilgrimage site with approximately 100,000 crosses. Next, visit Trakai National Park and see the brick-built castle situated on an island surrounded by pristine waters. Arrive in Vilnius, Lithuania's capital, for an orientation tour. Spend free time exploring the medieval character and complex history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania
- Stop at Trakai, Europe's only historic national park
- Orientation tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania
- Dinner in Vilnius
Landmarks/POIs Hill of Crosses Trakai Castle - Day 13
Vilnius to Warsaw
Your tour guide provides fascinating insights during a driving tour towards the Polish border. Arrive in Warsaw, Poland's cultural hub that has rebuilt from World War II devastation. Check in at your hotel and join a driving tour to admire top sights like the Presidential Palace and the Palace of Science and Culture. An included dinner brings the group together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Driving tour of Warsaw to see highlights including Presidential Palace and Palace of Science and Culture
- Dinner in Warsaw
Landmarks/POIs Presidential Palace Palace of Science and Culture - Day 14
Warsaw
Explore Warsaw's charming Old Town this morning on a guided tour with a local guide. You'll take in the bustling square at the heart of Old Town. This afternoon, enjoy free time to visit the Museum of the History of Polish Jews or the Chopin Museum. Optional excursions let you explore Warsaw's culinary and cultural history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Warsaw's Old Town with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Museum of the History of Polish Jews at leisure
- Visit Chopin Museum at leisure
- Visit National Museum at leisure
- Optional excursion featuring Warsaw's culinary history
- Optional excursion featuring Warsaw's cultural history
Landmarks/POIs Warsaw Old Town - Day 15
Warsaw to Berlin
Head west through Poland and stop in Pozna\u0144, a city with a historic old town. You'll have free time for lunch to admire the vibrant buildings and exquisite architecture of the Old Market Square before continuing to Germany. Upon arrival in Berlin, take a driving tour to see Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie among other iconic landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Old Market Square in Poznań
- Walking and driving tour of Berlin including Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie
- Dinner in Berlin
Landmarks/POIs Old Market Square Brandenburg Gate Checkpoint Charlie - Day 16
Berlin
You have a full day in Berlin to explore. Revisit yesterday's tour highlights, wander new areas on your own, or join the Berlin+ tour for an intriguing journey into the city's turbulent past and vibrant present. For aerial perspectives, ascend the Berlin TV tower near Alexanderplatz. Museum enthusiasts can explore the five world-famous museums on Museum Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Revisit tour highlights from Day 15
- Self-guided exploration of Berlin
- Berlin+ optional tour exploring Berlin's past and present
- Ascend Berlin TV tower near Alexanderplatz for aerial views
- Visit Museum Island and five world-famous museums
- Explore Berlin's international dining and bar scene
Landmarks/POIs Berlin TV Tower Museum Island Alexanderplatz - Day 17
Berlin to Amsterdam
After breakfast, say farewell to Berlin as the tour takes a scenic drive through German and Dutch landscapes back to the Netherlands. Arrive back at the Amsterdam hotel. Celebrate the final night with a free evening. You can join an optional farewell dinner with fellow travellers, your tour leader, and driver to say your goodbyes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional farewell dinner with fellow travellers, tour leader, and driver
- Day 18
Amsterdam
The tour ends after breakfast. After 18 days exploring Northern Europe's countries and making memories with fellow travellers, it's time to say final goodbyes. Swap contact details with new-found friends before parting ways.
- Meals
- Breakfast
