Magic of Scandinavia and the Baltics
Magic of Scandinavia and the Baltics
Magic of Scandinavia and the Baltics
17 Days Starting in Copenhagen, Denmark and ending in Vilnius, Lithuania
Visiting: Copenhagen, Aarhus, Hirtshals, Stavanger, Lysefjord, Bergen, Voss, Myrdal, Flam, Balestrand, Borgund, Oslo, Karlstad, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, Pärnu, Riga, Hill of Crosses, Vilnius
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 30
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Please Advise Request
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Art Galleries & Museums, Boat/Cruise Excursion, Rail Excursion
Tour Overview
If you are looking to explore an appealing and unspoiled land beyond a fortnights journey, then this tour is definitely for you! Your journey will begin as you enter the Danish Capital, Copenhagen. Explore iconic landmarks like the Little Mermaid statue, Tivoli Gardens, and Nyhavn. You will, then, embark on a journey to s the second most populous city in Denmark and was named the European Capital of Culture in 2017. Your sightseeing will continue as you experience cruise on the Lysefjord (Lysefjord) which offers so many viewpoints from travelling multiple times between the mountain and the fjord. Upon arrival, continue your Norwegian adventure in Bergen. Your trip will continue towards Voss as you experience a train trip ascending almost 900 meters with incredible views of the fjord. Next, you will sail on a ferry ride to Oslo and visit its major tourist attraction, Old Town. You will continue to explore the Swedish Capital, Stockholm surrounded by the Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, with its grand public buildings, palaces, rich cultural history and museums tell its beautiful 700-year history. You will experience an overnight cruise to Helsinki and enjoy its diverse architecture and world-famous designs. You will continue to explore Riga, where you will witness varied and colorful architecture in the Art Nouveau District. More architecture and arts to enjoy as you make your way to Vilnius. This will be your last stop before you head back home. If your time permits, you can still enjoy some time exploring the city before your tour of Scandinavia and the Baltics come to an end!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Copenhagen Arrival
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: SCANDIC COPENHAGEN
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. Transfer to the hotel on your own. No transfers from the airport have been included, however we can offer these at an additional cost. Transfer by shuttle bus can also be pre-booked. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Copenhagen
Day 2: Copenhagen - Aarhus (B/-/-)
Location: Copenhagen, Aarhus
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL SCANDIC AARHUS CITY
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, after breakfast, A local guide will take you on a panoramic tour of the capital of Denmark, we will appreciate its old 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, shops. Other points of interest that we will pass are the Amalienborg Palace – the house of the royalty of Denmark, the Christianborg Palace where the Danish Parliament is located, the National Museum of History or the stock market building, among others. To end our tour, the very famous and well-known 'Little Mermaid' could not be missed. In the afternoon, depart to Aarhus taking the ferry in Odden.
Overnight in Aarhus
Day 3: Aarhus – Fjord Line (B/-/D)
Location: Aarhus, Hirtshals
Accommodation Name: Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, In the morning panoramic tour with a local guide through Aarhus; 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. Stop at the Romanesque Gothic Cathedral. Free time to continue discovering the city on your own. In the afternoon we will continue to the North of Denmark to reach Hirtshals where we will board an overnight cruise to Norway.
Dinner and overnight on Board
Day 4: Stavanger – Pulpit Rock - Stavanger (B/-/-)
Location: Stavanger, Lysefjord
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: SCANDIC STAVANGER CITY
Meals Included: Breakfast
After your breakfast, In the morning, a panoramic walk with our escort guide to discover the charming old town of Stavanger. The rest of the day is free. We recommend doing one of the 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
Day 5: Stavanger – Bergen (B/-/-)
Location: Stavanger, Bergen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: SCANDIC ORNEN HOTEL
Meals Included: Breakfast
After your breakfast, Ferry from Mortavika to Årsvågen and from Sandvikvåg to Halhjem. Arrival in Bergen and free time for lunch. In the afternoon, 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). In the afternoon, you will have a chance to take a ride with 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
Day 6: Bergen – Flam - Balestrand (B/-/D)
Location: Bergen, Voss, Myrdal, Flam, Balestrand
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: KVIKNES HOTEL
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we are heading 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 you to Myrdal station, which is a mountain railway station and junction, located about 13 km from the village of Flam. 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. It offers so many viewpoints that many feel like traveling multiple times between the mountain and the fjord. Arrive at Flam where you will have some free time to discover this village. The journey continues by cruise on the Sognefjord to our accommodation in Balestrand, a rural area surrounded by nature. Sognefjord - the King of Norway and 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 overnight in Balestrand
Day 7: Balestrand – Borgund Church - Oslo (B/-/-)
Location: Balestrand, Borgund, Oslo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: THON HOTEL EUROPA
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, we will continue our 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. In the afternoon we will continue to Lake Tyrifjord and arrive in Oslo.
Overnight in Oslo
Day 8: Oslo – Vigeland Park - Karlstad (B/-/-)
Location: Oslo, Karlstad
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL ELITE STADSHOTELLET KARLSTAD
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of Oslo including Frogner Park with the Vigeland sculpture complex, passing the City Hall, the Royal Palace, and the modern Opera. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, departure to Sweden. Arrival in Karlstad, located in the delta formed by two of Sweden's great natural watercourses: the Klara River and the impressive Lake Vänern.
Overnight in Karlstad
Day 9: Karlstad – Stockholm (B/-/-)
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: CLARION HOTEL SIGN
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the East until reaching the Swedish capital, built on 14 islands. Surrounded by Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, its grand public buildings, palaces, rich cultural history, and museums tell its beautiful 700-year history. Upon arrival to Stockholm, you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide, visit 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
Day 10: Stockholm – Helsinki (B/-/-)
Location: Stockholm, Helsinki
Accommodation Name: Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at Hotel. This morning is on your own. You can explore the City by yourself. Stockholm is generally referred to as Beauty on Water, or Venice of the North, as the city is built upon 14 islands. Along a canal, you can enjoy Swedish Fika or do last-minute shopping. In the afternoon, transfer to the Stockholm harbour and board your overnight cruise to Helsinki.
Overnight on Board
Day 11: Helsinki - Tallinn (B/-/-)
Location: Helsinki, Tallinn
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: PARK INN BY RADISSON MERITON
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast on Board, Welcome to Finland and its magnificent capital city Helsinki! Upon arrival to Helsinki, you will enjoy a 2-hour Sightseeing Tour of Helsinki. Amongst others, 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, characterized by an abundance of flowers, fruits, and busy traders. The Tuomio Kirkko (cathedral) is our 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 the Uspenski Cathedral - the Orthodox Cathedral in neo-Byzantine style rears its mighty mass of red brick on the Katajanokka Island. Late afternoon transfer to the cruise ship terminal, where you will embark on a 2-hour cruise to Tallinn. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Tallinn
Day 12: Tallinn (B/-/-)
Location: Tallinn
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: PARK INN BY RADISSON MERITON
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel In the morning, a 3-hour Sightseeing Tour of Tallinn with a local guide: The old town is in the heart of Tallinn. Divided into two very distinctive parts: Toompea Hill and The lower town, centered on Raekoja plats (the Town Hall Square) is still surrounded by a 2,5km-fortified wall. Through the itinerary, you will admire the Orthodox Cathedral Alexander Nevsky and the Toompea castle (home to the Estonian Parliament), The City Hall Square, the house of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, St Olaf and Niguliste churches. Rest of the day at leisure to continue exploring the city at your own pace, visit some more attractions, try the local cuisine do some shopping, etc.
Overnight in Tallinn
Day 13: Tallinn - Riga (B/-/-)
Location: Tallinn, Pärnu, Riga
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: WELLTON RIVERSIDE SPA HOTEL
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, after breakfast, Free time in the morning to further explore Tallinn! Afternoon departure towards Riga on a long-distance coach, with 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
Day 14: Riga (B/-/-)
Location: Riga
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: WELLTON RIVERSIDE SPA HOTEL
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, 3-hour Sightseeing Tour of Riga, where we visit the UNESCO world heritage sights as the elegant Art Nouveau district, the old town with many medieval churches. Drive along the central boulevards of Riga surrounded by beautiful city Canal Park and Bastion hill, many beautiful parks, the New Opera house from the XIX century, the Riga Castle built for Riga's archbishop in the 14th century, the largest in Europe Riga's Central market build from reused zeppelin hangars. During the walk along the cobble streets of Riga, we see the impressive Powder Tower, Swedish barracks, and Swedish gate, \"Three Brothers”, Brotherhood of Blackheads building established there 600 years ago, and 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 theatre where he conducted in the 1830s, Great and Small guild houses. Rest of the day at leisure to continue exploring the city at your own pace, visit some more attractions and try the local cuisine.
Overnight in Riga
Day 15: Riga - Vilnius (B/-/-)
Location: Riga, Hill of Crosses, Vilnius
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL CONGRESS
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel Morning departure to Vilnius on a long-distance coach. On the way, after crossing the border to Lithuania, a short photo break at the impressive pilgrimage site Hill of Crosses, whose origins remain a mystery. In the afternoon, 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, and 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
Day 16: Vilnius (B/-/-)
Location: Vilnius
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL CONGRESS
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast in the hotel. The whole day at leisure; enjoy some last-minute shopping for Baltic souvenirs, try the local cuisine, or choose some of the optional activities.
Overnight in Vilinius
Day 17: Vilnius (B/-/-)
Location: Vilnius
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, depending on your flight details, you can still enjoy some time in the city. Make your own way to the Vilnius Airport for your return flight home. No transfers to the airport have been included, however we can offer these at an additional cost.
What's Included
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Accommodation
14 nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar, 01 night on board cruise Aarhus to Fjord Line, sea view cabins on twin sharing basis, 01 night on board cruise Stockholm to Helsinki, inside B-class cabin on twin sharing basis
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Meals
Daily breakfast at the hotel and cruise, 01 dinner on the cruise on Day 04, 01 dinner in a hotel in Balestrand is included.
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Fully Guided
Service of English-speaking tour escort
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Sightseeing with private, English-speaking tour guides:
3-hrs in Copenhagen by Bus 2-hrs in Aarhus by Bus 2-hour Bergen Walking Tour 3-hour Oslo Tour by Bus 3-hour Stockholm Tour by Bus 2-hour Helsinki Tour 3-hour Tallinn Tour 3-hour Riga Tour 3-hour Vilnius Tour
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Cruise on the Sognefjord & Aurlandsfjord from Balestrand to Flam
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Panoramic train from Myrdal to Flam
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Bergen Railway train from Voss to Myrdal
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Ac Coach at disposal for sightseeing
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Transfers
Transfer from hotel in Stockholm to the cruise terminal Transfer from the cruise terminal to Helsinki Transfer from Helsinki to the cruise terminal Cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn (2 hours) Transfer from cruise terminal in Tallinn to hotel in Tallin
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Ferry Ride: Odden - Aarhus, Mortavika – Arsvagen, Sandvikvag – Halhjem, Dragsvik – Hella, Manheller - Fodnes
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities
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Arrival and departure transfer from/to the airport
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City taxes in Riga EUR1.00 & Vilnius EUR2.00 PP/Night
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 14 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed hotels or similar, and 2 nights on board cruises with sea view and inside B-class cabins on a twin-sharing basis.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, daily breakfast at the hotel and cruise is included. Additionally, there is one dinner on the cruise on Day 4 and one dinner in a hotel in Balestrand.
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Is there a tour guide provided during the trip?
Yes, the service of an English-speaking tour escort is included.
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What kind of transportation is used for sightseeing?
The tour includes various modes of transportation such as buses for city tours, panoramic trains, and cruises. Specific transfers are also provided, such as from the hotel in Stockholm to the cruise terminal and from the cruise terminal to Helsinki.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, on Day 4 in Stavanger, there are two optional activities: a 3-hour cruise on the Lysefjord or a Lysefjord Cruise combined with a Preikestolen (Pulpit) Climb.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Key highlights include visiting iconic landmarks like the Little Mermaid statue and Nyhavn in Copenhagen, exploring Bergen, a UNESCO World Heritage city, visiting Oslo, one of the greenest cities in the world, and cruising to Helsinki, Finland's capital of art, culture, and architecture.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
No, arrival and departure transfers from/to the airport are not included, but they can be offered at an additional cost.
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What are some of the unique experiences included in the tour?
Unique experiences include a cruise on the Sognefjord & Aurlandsfjord, a panoramic train ride from Myrdal to Flam, and a visit to the well-preserved medieval Old Town in Tallinn, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?
Yes, items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities, city taxes in Riga and Vilnius, and any items not mentioned as included are not covered by the tour package.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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