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Scandinavia & the Baltics Uncovered

  • Duration
    25 days
  • Tour Type
    Group Tour
  • Tour Style
    Classic Flex
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    £8,390pp
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Discover the wonders of Northern Europe on this epic adventure, from the grand capitals and medieval towns of the Baltics to Scandinavia’s elegant cities and breathtaking landscapes. Explore ancient castles, tranquil lakes and rich cultural traditions before travelling through Norway’s dramatic scenery, where soaring mountains, cascading waterfalls and spectacular fjords await.

Experience the region at its most captivating, journeying by scenic railway and boat through landscapes of extraordinary beauty, while uncovering the history, culture and traditions that make Northern Europe so unforgettable.

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 24 , Lunches: 12 , Dinners: 11
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    24 nights in 3+/4 star accommodation
  • Rail Journeys
    Flam Railway
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 28
  • Physical Rating 1Learn More
    X A reasonable level of fitness is required. Expect to be on your feet for most of the day walking around sights, often including steps and getting on and off coaches, trains, or boats. Occasional longer walks may be included. Physical requirements vary by tour. Please read the Detailed Tour Itinerary on the tour page to ensure it's the right fit for you. Learn More
    Walking, some steps and time on your feet

Tour Highlights

Our Scandinavia & the Baltics Uncovered tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.

Tour Experiences

Cider & Cheese Tasting in Estonia

Venture into the Estonian countryside for a tasting of locally produced cider and regional cheeses. Savour authentic Estonian flavours and learn the traditions behind these much-loved local specialities.

Visit Hitler's 'Wolf's Lair' HQ

Step into the atmospheric ruins of Wolf’s Lair, Hitler’s former Eastern Front headquarters hidden deep within Poland’s forests. Uncover the remnants of this secretive wartime complex and its extraordinary history.

Sample Riga's Black Balsam

Discover Riga’s legendary Black Balsam, a centuries-old herbal liqueur infused with botanicals and spices. Sample this distinctive local drink and uncover its place in Latvian tradition.

Tour Itinerary

This adventure is ideal for travellers with more time to spend and who want to see the very best bits of these incredibly diverse countries. We have designed the tour to showcase the key highlights and cities of Scandinavia & the Baltics.

  • Day 1
    Fly to Warsaw
    Day 1  Fly to Warsaw

    Fly to Warsaw, Poland's captivating capital. Depending on your arrival time, the rest of the day is at leisure before a welcome dinner.

    • Dinner
  • Day 2
    Discover Warsaw & Polish Vodka
    Day 2  Discover Warsaw & Polish Vodka

    Explore Warsaw's beautifully restored Old Town, including the Royal Castle and Old Town Market Square. Discover the city's Communist-era heritage before visiting the Polish Vodka Museum for an interactive exhibition and tasting.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 3
    Wolf's Lair & the Masurian Lakes
    Day 3  Wolf's Lair & the Masurian Lakes

    Journey north through forests and lakes to Wolf's Lair, Hitler's former Eastern Front headquarters. Explore the atmospheric ruins before continuing into the tranquil Masurian Lake District.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 4
    Trakai & Lake Galvė
    Day 4  Trakai & Lake Galvė

    Cross into Lithuania and visit Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Discover Karaim traditions during a hands-on kibinai workshop before cruising Lake Galvė for views of the magnificent island castle. Continue to Vilnius.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
  • Day 5
    Explore Vilnius
    Day 5  Explore Vilnius

    Discover Vilnius on a walking tour, exploring its UNESCO-listed Old Town and bohemian Užupis district. Enjoy Flex time this afternoon before dinner at a local restaurant.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 6
    Rundāle Palace
    Day 6  Rundāle Palace

    Journey towards Latvia, stopping at Lithuania's extraordinary Hill of Crosses, a powerful symbol of faith and resistance. Continue into Latvia to magnificent Rundāle Palace, exploring its Baroque interiors and elegant gardens, before arriving in Riga.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 7
    Discover Riga & Black Balsam
    Day 7  Discover Riga & Black Balsam

    Explore Riga's medieval Old Town and spectacular Art Nouveau architecture, including Riga Cathedral and its historic organ. Visit the Central Market to sample local delicacies and taste the city's famous Riga Black Balsam.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
  • Day 8
    Secret Soviet Bunker & Cider Tasting
    Day 8  Secret Soviet Bunker & Cider Tasting

    Travel through scenic Gauja National Park before stepping behind the Iron Curtain at a secret Soviet bunker. Hidden beneath a former rehabilitation centre, this preserved Cold War time capsule retains original maps, communications equipment and propaganda materials. Continue into Estonia for a local cider and cheese tasting before arriving in Tallinn.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
  • Day 9
    Medieval Tallinn
    Day 9  Medieval Tallinn

    Explore Tallinn's beautifully preserved medieval Old Town, including Toompea Castle, Town Hall Square and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Enjoy Flex time this afternoon before stepping back 700 years with a candlelit medieval dinner experience inspired by a Hanseatic feast.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 10
    Ferry to Helsinki & Suomenlinna
    Day 10 Ferry to Helsinki & Suomenlinna

    Cross the Baltic Sea by ferry to Helsinki and discover the city's highlights. Later, take a short ferry to Suomenlinna, the UNESCO-listed sea fortress shaped by Swedish, Russian and Finnish rule.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
  • Day 11
    Helsinki Flex
    Day 11  Helsinki Flex

    Enjoy a Flex day in Helsinki. Browse Finnish design boutiques, discover the city's music scene or relax in a traditional sauna. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Porvoo. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 12
    Fly to Stockholm
    Day 12  Fly to Stockholm

    Fly to Stockholm, Sweden’s elegant capital. Depending on your arrival time, the rest of the day is at leisure before dinner.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 13
    Stockholm & Vasa Museum
    Day 13  Stockholm & Vasa Museum

    Explore Stockholm’s historic Gamla Stan, Royal Palace and other highlights on a guided tour. Enjoy a traditional fika experience before visiting the remarkable Vasa Museum and discovering the story of its magnificent 17th-century warship.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
  • Day 14
    Stockholm Flex
    Day 14  Stockholm Flex

    Enjoy a Flex day to discover Stockholm at your own pace before an evening dinner cruise through the city’s scenic waterways, taking in its islands and historic waterfront.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 15
    Sigtuna & Örebro Castle
    Day 15  Sigtuna & Örebro Castle

    Visit Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest town, and explore its charming historic centre before continuing to Örebro to see its impressive castle, dramatically set on an island.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
  • Day 16
    Fredrikstad & Oslo
    Day 16 Fredrikstad & Oslo

    Cross into Norway and visit Fredrikstad’s Gamlebyen, one of Scandinavia’s best-preserved fortified old towns. Wander its cobbled streets and historic walls before continuing to Oslo.

    • Breakfast
  • Day 17
    Explore Oslo
    Day 17 Explore Oslo

    Discover Oslo’s highlights, including the Royal Palace, City Hall and Akershus Fortress, with views across the Oslo Fjord from Holmenkollen Hill. Enjoy Flex time this afternoon to explore at your own pace.

    • Breakfast
  • Day 18
    Flåm Railway
    Day 18  Flåm Railway

    Travel through Norway’s spectacular mountain landscapes aboard the iconic Flåmsbana Railway, passing waterfalls and dramatic scenery. Continue to Stegastein Viewpoint for sweeping views over the fjord before arriving in Hardanger.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
  • Day 19
    Hardanger & Nærøyfjord Cruise
    Day 19  Hardanger & Nærøyfjord Cruise

    Explore the Hardanger region and impressive Vøringsfoss waterfall before travelling to Flåm. Cruise through the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, surrounded by towering mountains, to Gudvangen.

    • Breakfast
  • Day 20
    Odda & Apple Farm
    Day 20  Odda & Apple Farm

    Experience Hardanger’s apple-growing heritage with a visit to a traditional apple farm and a tasting of locally produced apple juice and cider. Continue through Kinsarvik, Odda and Folgefonna National Park before reaching Bergen.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
  • Day 21
    Discover Bergen
    Day 21  Discover Bergen

    Explore Bergen’s historic harbour, colourful Bryggen district and lively fish market on a guided tour. Ride the Fløibanen funicular for panoramic city and fjord views before enjoying Flex time.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 22
    Ferry to Denmark
    Day 22  Ferry to Denmark

    Enjoy free time in Bergen before boarding the overnight ferry to Hirtshals. Sail along Norway’s rugged coastline and across the open North Sea as you bid farewell to Norway.

    • Breakfast
  • Day 23
    Aarhus & Odense
    Day 23  Aarhus & Odense

    Disembark and drive to Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city, before continuing to Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. Enjoy lunch and a stroll through its charming historic centre before arriving in Copenhagen.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
  • Day 24
    Discover Copenhagen
    Day 24  Discover Copenhagen

    Explore Copenhagen’s highlights, including colourful Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace and the iconic Little Mermaid. This afternoon, enjoy Flex time to discover the city before your farewell dinner.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 25
    Fly Copenhagen to UK
    Day 25  Fly Copenhagen to UK

    Transfer to Copenhagen Airport for your flight home.

    • Breakfast

Our tours feature hand-picked properties selected for their comfort, modern amenities and convenient location for sightseeing. We occasionally include a stay in a guesthouse or lodge where we feel the character of the property will enhance your tour, or to allow access to a more unique and memorable location. Here is a taster of the type of hotels you will be staying in on your tour.

  • Nights 2
    Polonia Palace
    Polonia Palace
    Dating from 1913, this grand hotel sits opposite the Palace of Culture and Science and within walking distance of Warsaw Central Station. Rooms combine traditional touches with modern comforts, including air conditioning, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities and ensuite bathrooms. A fitness centre, sauna and spa provide options for relaxing after a day of sightseeing.
  • Night 1
    Hotel Zamek Ryn
    Hotel Zamek Ryn
    Set within a 14th-century Teutonic Knights’ castle overlooking Lake Olow, Hotel Zamek Ryn offers a distinctive overnight stay in the heart of the Masurian Lake District. Rooms vary in character, with some featuring original sloping ceilings, and include ensuite bathrooms, minibars and tea and coffee-making facilities. The property also has an indoor pool, spa and sauna.
    • Swiming Pool
    • Elevator
    • Bar
  • Nights 2
    Marriott Vilnius City Center
    Marriott Vilnius City Center
    Overlooking the Neris River and Gediminas Castle Tower, the Courtyard by Marriott Vilnius City Center is a short walk from the historic Old Town. Its modern rooms have comfortable beds, ensuite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities and mini-fridges. There is also a fitness centre and sauna, with views across the city from the upper floors.
    • Restaurant
    • Elevator
    • Bar
  • Nights 2
    AC Hotel by Marriott Riga
    In Riga’s Art Nouveau district, the AC Hotel is close to the city’s museums and galleries, while the Old Town is around a 15-minute walk away. The contemporary rooms have king or twin beds, ensuite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, mini-fridges and tea and coffee-making facilities. A fitness centre on the 11th floor provides views towards the Old Town.
    • Restaurant
    • Elevator
  • Nights 2
    Hyatt Place Tallinn
    Hyatt Place Tallinn
    A short walk from Tallinn’s Old Town and the harbour, Hyatt Place Tallinn offers bright, contemporary accommodation in a convenient location. Rooms are well proportioned, with king or twin beds, walk-in showers, seating areas, fridges and tea and coffee-making facilities. Many rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, while the hotel also has a fitness centre.
    • Restaurant
    • Elevator
  • Nights 2
    Home Hotel Jugend
    Home Hotel Jugend
    Housed in a historic building in Helsinki’s Kamppi district, Home Hotel Jugend is around a 10-minute walk from Kamppi Metro Station and close to the waterfront. Rooms are individually furnished and include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, minibars, seating areas and ensuite bathrooms. A fitness centre and sauna offer somewhere to unwind, while the hotel also has 24-hour reception.
    • Restaurant
    • Bar
  • Nights 3
    Kung Carl Hotel
    Kung Carl Hotel
    Dating back to 1866, Kung Carl has an individual character, with each room decorated differently in styles ranging from classic Gustavian to more contemporary interiors. Rooms include comfortable beds, ensuite bathrooms, tea and coffee-making facilities and Wi-Fi, while the hotel also has a small rooftop fitness room. Its central position in ?stermalm puts Stockholm’s attractions and shops within easy reach.
    • Elevator
    • Bar
  • Night 1
    Clarion Hotel Orebro
    Clarion Hotel Orebro
    Right in the centre of ?rebro, this hotel is only a couple of minutes from Stortorget and close to the pedestrianised shopping streets. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, TVs and minibars, while a fitness room and sauna offer places to unwind.
    • Swiming Pool
    • Restaurant
    • Elevator
    • Bar
  • Nights 2
    Home Hotel Bastion
    Home Hotel Bastion
    A five-minute walk from Oslo Central Station, Home Hotel Bastion makes it easy to reach the city’s main sights on foot, including Karl Johans gate and the harbour area. The bright, individually styled rooms have wooden floors, modern bathrooms, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is also a sauna and gym for guests to use.
    • Restaurant
    • Elevator
    • Bar
  • Nights 2
    Voringfoss Hotel
    Voringfoss Hotel
    Overlooking the Hardangerfjord in the village of Eidfjord, V?ringfoss Hotel provides a particularly scenic setting surrounded by mountains and water. Rooms are comfortably furnished, with options including fjord-view rooms with balconies, while the hotel’s gardens provide a pleasant place to sit and take in the views.
  • Nights 2
    Comfort Hotel Bergen
    Comfort Hotel Bergen
    The UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf is around a 10-minute walk from Comfort Hotel Bergen, which is also close to Bergen’s central square. Rooms have simple Scandinavian furnishings, private bathrooms and Wi-Fi, while a rooftop terrace on the seventh floor offers views across the city. There is also a fitness centre and lounge.
  • Nights 2
    Copenhagen Strand
    Copenhagen Strand
    Housed in a former 1869 warehouse beside Copenhagen’s waterfront, Copenhagen Strand combines historic character with a calm Nordic interior. The bright rooms have Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, minibars and either baths or showers, with some enjoying harbour views. Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv are just a short walk away.
    • Restaurant
    • Elevator
    • Bar
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Places Visited: UK - Warsaw (2N) – Masurian District (1N) – Vilnius (2N) – Riga (2N) – Tallinn (2N) – Helsinki (2N) – Stockholm (3N) – Örebro (1N) – Oslo (2N) – Hardanger (2N) – Bergen (2N) – Overnight Ferry (1N) – Copenhagen (2N) – UK

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