Great Rail Journeys
Highlights of the Baltics & Scandinavia
16 daysfrom $4,406
Regent Holidays
Baltic Cities by train from the UK
Discover Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, and Riga on a 13-day Baltic rail and ferry tour from the UK. Handpicked hotels, tailored excursions, and expert support.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Brussels (hotel not specified)
London to Brussels
Begin your train adventure with a Eurostar journey from London St. Pancras to Brussels, traversing the Channel Tunnel into continental Europe. Enjoy an overnight in Brussels, where you can explore the stunning Grand Place and indulge in delicious Belgian chocolates and waffles.
- Day 2railovernight: IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof or similar
Brussels to Hamburg
Today take a German ICE (InterCity Express) high-speed train bound for Hamburg via a change of trains in Cologne, passing through the landscapes of Belgium and western Germany. Upon arrival check in to IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof or similar for an overnight stay. Explore the historic Speicherstadt district or the lively St. Pauli quarter.
- Day 3railovernight: Overnight sleeper train
Hamburg to Stockholm
Today enjoy a day exploring Hamburg further before boarding the comfortable SJ EuroNight train for your overnight journey to Sweden. Settle into your sleeper cabin or couchette, and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep as you travel through Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
- Day 4overnight: Scandic Grand Central or similar
Stockholm
This morning arrive in Stockholm, take a short walk to Scandic Grand Central or similar and leave your luggage. Set off to explore Sweden's beautiful capital.
- Day 5overnight: Scandic Grand Central or similar
Stockholm
Spend your free day exploring Stockholm or speak to our specialist about adding some guided excursions, from the Royal Castle and Vasa Museum to Skansen and Gamla Stan.
- Day 6overnight: Overnight ferry
Stockholm to Helsinki
On your final day in Stockholm perhaps visit Djurgarden, home to the ABBA Museum and the Nordic Museum. As evening approaches, board the overnight ferry to Helsinki, relaxing in your private cabin or enjoying the ship's amenities as you sail on the Baltic Sea.
- Day 7overnight: Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki or similar
Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki, take a local taxi to the Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki or similar. Check in for two nights. Head out and explore Helsinki beginning at Senate Square and the white-domed Cathedral, then Esplanadi Park and Kauppatori market, plus a ferry to the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna sea fortress.
- Day 8overnight: Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki or similar
Helsinki
Discover Helsinki's vibrant Kallio district, the Ateneum Art Museum, the Design Museum, Oodi Library, the Temppeliaukio Rock Church and Finlandia Hall.
- Day 9overnight: My City Hotel or similar
Helsinki to Tallinn
Today, head to Helsinki West Harbour Terminal 2 for your ferry to Tallinn, recommended with Tallink-Silja Line ferries such as the Megastar. Upon arrival in Tallinn, check in to My City Hotel or similar.
- Day 10overnight: My City Hotel or similar
Tallinn
Tallinn's medieval Old Town, with its cobbled streets, Town Hall Square, and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, is a must-see, along with the Rotermann Quarter and its boutique shops and eateries.
- Day 11railovernight: Hotel Neiburgs or similar
Tallinn to Riga
New for 2025 Estonian and Latvian railways have co-ordinated their timetables and it's possible to travel between Tallinn & Riga on a comfortable daily train service, with one cross-platform change of train on the border at Valga (around seven hours nine minutes, with a 1hr 46min wait at Valga). Check in to the Hotel Neiburgs or similar for a two-night stay.
- Day 12overnight: Hotel Neiburgs or similar
Riga
On your free day in Riga, explore the Old Town dating back to 1201, pedestrian Kalku Street, Livu Square, the Dome Cathedral, and the Art Nouveau District along Alberta and Elizabetes Streets.
- Day 13rail
Depart Riga
Your journey comes to an end today in Riga. You may choose to return to the UK by flight, continue your travels onward, or take the train back to the UK via Vilnius and Poland.
Included
- Accommodation in four-star hotels with breakfast
- All taxes and charges
- Train tickets: London to Brussels, Eurostar Standard
- Train tickets: ICE Brussels to Hamburg, 2nd class
- Train tickets: Hamburg to Stockholm in sleeping compartment including boxed breakfast
- Ferry tickets: Stockholm to Helsinki in A-Standard Sea view Cabin including buffet breakfast
- Ferry tickets: Helsinki to Tallinn, Star class
- Train tickets: Tallinn to Riga, 2nd class
Not included
- International flights - please contact us for best available prices
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
