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Highlights of the Baltics & Scandinavia

Highlights of the Baltics & Scandinavia, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Discover the contrasting cultures of the fascinating Baltics, from colourful Scandinavia to the splendour of Finland, via the historic countries of Latvia and Estonia.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Copenhagen

    Arrival in Copenhagen

    Arrive independently and check into a hotel overlooking City Hall near Tivoli Gardens; group dinner.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Copenhagen

    Discovering the Danish capital

    Guided tour of Copenhagen including Amalienborg Palace and the Little Mermaid statue, then a Nyhavn Canal cruise; lunch of traditional smørrebrød.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  3. Day 3railovernight: Stockholm

    Copenhagen to Stockholm via the Øresund Bridge

    Train across the Øresund Bridge (Europe's longest combined road/rail bridge) through Sweden's interior to Stockholm, for a three-night stay.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 4overnight: Stockholm

    Uncovering the old-world beauty of Stockholm

    Guided coach tour of Stockholm including the Royal Palace in Gamla Stan and City Hall (Nobel Peace Prize venue).

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5overnight: Stockholm

    Day at leisure in Stockholm

    Free day to explore Stockholm independently (museums on Djurgården island, ABBA Museum, Skansen).

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6overnight: Riga

    Across the Baltic Sea to Riga

    Flight from Stockholm to Riga, Latvia; check into a four-star hotel near the Old Town.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  7. Day 7overnight: Riga

    Stepping into history on a tour of Old Riga

    Three-hour coach tour of Riga's Old Town, including the House of the Black Heads and the 13th-century cathedral.

    Meals: Breakfast

  8. Day 8overnight: Tallinn

    Along the Gulf of Riga to Estonia's charming capital

    Coach along the Gulf of Riga to Tallinn, Estonia; guided sightseeing tour including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Toompea district.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  9. Day 9overnight: Tallinn

    Discovering the medieval sights of Tallinn

    Free day exploring Tallinn's Old Town (Master's Courtyard, Kiek in de Kök tower, Bastion Tunnels).

    Meals: Breakfast

  10. Day 10overnight: Helsinki

    Ferry across the Gulf of Finland to Helsinki

    Morning ferry across the Baltic Sea to Helsinki; guided coach tour including Senate Square and Temppeliaukio Church.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  11. Day 11overnight: Helsinki

    Free time to explore Helsinki

    Free day; optional visits to the Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress or Katajanokka's Uspenski Cathedral.

    Meals: Breakfast

  12. Day 12

    Homeward bound

    Tour concludes after breakfast; make your own way to Helsinki airport.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 11 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
  • 1st & Standard Class rail travel on local rail networks
  • All rail, ferry and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Flight from Stockholm to Riga
  • Breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
  • Group luggage transfers between hotels from Copenhagen to Stockholm
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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