10 days · 5 countries
Helsinki to Warsaw
From AED 7,510per person, twin share
Ten days across Finland, the Baltic States and Poland, through cities that include Tallinn and Riga.
- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Route
- Helsinki → Warsaw
- 5 countries on this tour
- Finland
- Estonia
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Poland
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A multi-country coach tour with a daily walking tour of up to three hours, frequent hotel changes and one long scenic drive day through the Masurian Lake District
- Accommodation
- 3- and 4-star hotels throughout, for 9 nights
- Meals
- 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 31
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides in each city
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs most months, including a December departure: cool spring and autumn, warm summer days, and cold winter conditions in December
Tour overview
Ten days of Baltic and Nordic travel lead from Helsinki to Warsaw. The route crosses Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, taking in both well-known sights and quieter corners along the way. Scenic drives, local cuisine and cities such as Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw are all part of the trip.
Highlights
- Guided walking tour through Helsinki, Finland’s capital
- Welcome dinner in Helsinki
- The ferry crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Lunch on Tallinn’s Old Town Square
- Tallinn, Estonia’s capital city
- Shopping and sightseeing in Pärnu
- The coastal atmosphere in Saulkrasti
- The Latvian Military Cemetery
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- Riga, capital city of Latvia
- Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses
- Trakai Island Castle
- Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania
- A scenic drive across the Masurian Lake District
- Gdańsk, a distinctive port city in Poland
- Gdańsk with a local guide
- Malbork Castle, the world’s largest castle
- Toruń, a medieval town in Poland
- A gingerbread workshop in Toruń
- Warsaw with a local guide
See the journey come to life
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Helsinki
2 nights · Days 1–2
Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Tallinn
1 night · Day 3
Metropol Hotel
Pärnu
Day 4 · on the way
Latvian Military Cemetery
Day 4 · on the way
Riga
1 night · Day 4
Hestia Hotel Jugend
Hill of Crosses
Day 5 · on the way
Trakai
Day 5 · on the way
Vilnius
1 night · Day 5
Art City Inn Hotel
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Masurian Lake District
Day 6 · on the way
Gdańsk
2 nights · Days 6–7
Hampton by Hilton Gdansk Old Town
Malbork Castle
Day 8 · on the way
Toruń
Day 8 · on the way
Warsaw
2 nights · Days 8–9
Novotel Warsaw Center
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Helsinki
Dinner included
Start the tour in Helsinki, Finland’s coastal capital, known for its islands and sleek design. Your tour leader meets you at the hotel before a locally-guided walking tour sets off around the city, taking in Helsinki’s most famous sights: the Havis Amanda, Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral. A welcome dinner follows this evening.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Helsinki: Havis Amanda, Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral
- Welcome dinner with the group
- Overnight
- Helsinki
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Day 2
Helsinki: Free Day
Breakfast includedA free day awaits to discover Helsinki, a hub for distinctive Finnish design and culture. The optional excursion explores the nearby Suomenlinna Island and Fortress, and includes a picnic lunch plus a visit to a well-known café, known for its coffee and chocolate.
Included
- Free time in Helsinki
Optional extras
- Helsinki+ · AED 340 per person
- Overnight
- Helsinki
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Day 3
Helsinki – Tallinn
Breakfast and lunch included
Today’s Baltic States tour crosses the Gulf of Finland by ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, reaching Estonia’s capital city. On arrival, an included lunch awaits at a local restaurant in the Old Town Square. A local guide then leads a walking tour, taking in historic highlights such as the Tall Hermann Tower and St Olav’s Church.
Included
- Lunch at a medieval restaurant in Tallinn’s Old Town Square
- Guided walking tour of Tallinn, including St Olav’s Church and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Travel
- Helsinki → Tallinn by ferry across the Gulf of Finland
- Overnight
- Tallinn
- Hotel
- Metropol Hotel
Day 4
Tallinn – Pärnu – Latvian Military Cemetery – Riga
Breakfast includedRiga, the capital of Latvia, is today’s destination. Along the way, the first stop is the resort city of Pärnu, Estonia, followed by the coastal Latvian town of Saulkrasti. Later, in Riga, a visit to the Latvian Military Cemetery covers Latvia’s WWI history, before checking into the hotel. Riga’s Old Town then gets its own orientation tour to finish the day.
Included
- Orientation stop in Pärnu
- Stop in the seaside town of Saulkrasti
- Visit to the Latvian Military Cemetery
- Orientation tour of Riga’s Old Town
- Travel
- Tallinn → Pärnu → Saulkrasti → Riga by coach, via the Latvian Military Cemetery
- Overnight
- Riga
- Hotel
- Hestia Hotel Jugend
Day 5
Riga – Hill of Crosses – Trakai – Vilnius
Breakfast and dinner included
The border crossing brings the tour into Lithuania, where the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, a mysterious and well-known religious sight. Trakai follows, home to the majestic Trakai Island Castle. Vilnius, the capital, comes next, with a sightseeing tour of the Baroque Old Town on arrival. Free time follows, ahead of a local dinner tonight.
Included
- Visit to the Hill of Crosses
- Visit to Trakai Island Castle
- Orientation tour of Vilnius’s Old Town
- Dinner with the group
- Travel
- Riga → Hill of Crosses → Trakai → Vilnius by coach
- Overnight
- Vilnius
- Hotel
- Art City Inn Hotel
Day 6
Vilnius – Masurian Lake District – Gdańsk
Breakfast and dinner included
Vilnius is left behind this morning as the tour crosses the border into Poland, heading to the first stop of the day, the Masurian Lake District. Known for its scenery and more than 2,000 lakes, the region offers free time before the journey continues to Gdańsk, a historic port city. An orientation tour then gets to know Gdańsk and its architecture.
Included
- Scenic drive through Poland’s Masurian Lake District
- Orientation tour of Gdańsk, including its Dutch-style architecture
- Dinner in Gdańsk
- Travel
- Vilnius → Gdańsk by coach, via the Masurian Lake District
- Overnight
- Gdańsk
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Gdansk Old Town
Day 7
Gdańsk
Breakfast includedGdańsk’s history, charm and Dutch influence are today’s focus, starting with a locally guided walking tour covering the city’s main sights and historic corners. Free time follows for the rest of the day, to enjoy at your leisure: you can visit the Old Town, walk through Long Market square and take in its architecture.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Gdańsk
- Free time to explore on your own
- Overnight
- Gdańsk
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Gdansk Old Town
Day 8
Gdańsk – Malbork Castle – Toruń – Warsaw
Breakfast and dinner included
Malbork Castle opens the day, a 13th-century landmark that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the largest castle anywhere in the world. Toruń follows, a UNESCO-listed mediaeval town known for its Museum of Gingerbread, where an interactive gingerbread workshop awaits. From there, the route continues to Warsaw, the capital of Poland, arriving at the hotel for an included dinner.
Included
- Guided tour of Malbork Castle, the world’s largest castle
- Gingerbread-making workshop in Toruń
- Travel
- Gdańsk → Malbork Castle → Toruń → Warsaw by coach
- Overnight
- Warsaw
- Hotel
- Novotel Warsaw Center
Day 9
Warsaw
Breakfast included
This morning, an expert local guide leads a Warsaw tour, leaving the rest of the day free to spend as you like. You can join the optional Warsaw Cultural Highlights excursion, with a local lunch and a look into Poland’s Jewish history, or the Chopin & Polish Flavours Evening, with a Chopin concert at Warsaw’s Royal Castle, finishing with a three-course Polish dinner.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Warsaw
- Free time to explore on your own
Optional extras
- Warsaw Cultural Highlights · AED 255 per person
- Chopin & Polish Flavours Evening · AED 340 per person
- Overnight
- Warsaw
- Hotel
- Novotel Warsaw Center
Day 10
End of tour in Warsaw
Breakfast includedToday is the final day of the tour, with a final breakfast alongside the group before everyone heads back home, bringing to a close this journey through Northern Europe from Helsinki to Warsaw.
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
18 dates
Tue 4 May – Thu 13 May 2027
Available
AED 8,015
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 1 Jun – Thu 10 Jun 2027
Available
AED 7,785
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 15 Jun – Thu 24 Jun 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 29 Jun – Thu 8 Jul 2027
Available
AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 27 Jul – Thu 5 Aug 2027
Available
AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 3 Aug – Thu 12 Aug 2027
Available
AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 10 Aug – Thu 19 Aug 2027
Available
AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 17 Aug – Thu 26 Aug 2027
Available
AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 24 Aug – Thu 2 Sept 2027
Available
AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 31 Aug – Thu 9 Sept 2027
Available
AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
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Tue 7 Sept – Thu 16 Sept 2027
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AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 14 Sept – Thu 23 Sept 2027
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AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 21 Sept – Thu 30 Sept 2027
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AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 28 Sept – Thu 7 Oct 2027
Available
AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 5 Oct – Thu 14 Oct 2027
Few seats left
AED 7,785
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 12 Oct – Thu 21 Oct 2027
Available
AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 19 Oct – Thu 28 Oct 2027
Available
AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
Tue 26 Oct – Thu 4 Nov 2027
Available
AED 7,510
Single room +AED 3,560
What’s included
Included
- 9 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
- A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
- 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners, with a vegetarian option at every meal on request
- A modern coach with air conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet
- Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
- Guided from start to finish
Not included
- Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
- Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Helsinki+
Day 2AED 340per personA visit to Suomenlinna island begins with a guided tour, continues with a picnic lunch, and finishes with coffee and a Finnish pastry at a well-known café. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 2 in the itineraryWarsaw Cultural Highlights
Day 9AED 255per personA pierogi lunch, a walk along Miodowa Street past palaces and parks, then a guided visit to the POLIN Museum on Polish Jewish history. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 9 in the itineraryChopin & Polish Flavours Evening
Day 9AED 340per personA Chopin concert in the Royal Castle’s historic wing, then a dinner of three Polish courses at a restaurant in the Old Town. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 9 in the itinerary
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland are all in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the whole tour.
UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa. You can apply up to six months before you travel, and appointments in Dubai fill up quickly before the summer and before Christmas, so start early.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave the Schengen area and have been issued within the last ten years, with two blank pages. Your UAE residence visa should be valid for at least three months after you return. Our visa team handles Schengen applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to Helsinki and home from Warsaw aren’t included.
Day 1 starts at the Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel in Helsinki, where you check in from 11:15 am and meet your tour leader. The tour ends in Warsaw on day 10, after breakfast.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included every day, plus a lunch in Tallinn and four dinners along the way, including a welcome dinner in Helsinki.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all use the euro, so there is no need to change currency between them. Poland uses the złoty.
All of these countries take cards widely, but it is worth carrying some local cash for markets and small cafés. Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
On departures from spring to autumn, pack layers for cool mornings and warm afternoons, a rain jacket and comfortable shoes for the included walking tours.
On the December departure, pack a warm coat, hat, gloves and boots with grip: days are short and temperatures often drop below freezing across Finland, the Baltics and Poland.
Visiting the Hill of Crosses
The Hill of Crosses is an active pilgrimage site with more than 200,000 crosses, carvings and shrines left by visitors over centuries. Dress modestly and keep noise down out of respect for those visiting to pray.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Helsinki, and home from Warsaw. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book in a minute. Your seats are held as soon as you book; you name the other travellers and pay once we have confirmed them.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 4 589 0001.
Questions about this tour
What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 31 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.
What are the hotels like?
Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.
How do optional extras work?
Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. The ones on this tour are booked with your tour leader on the day, and the Optional extras section shows each one with its price.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.
What support do I have while I’m on tour?
Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.
There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.
How do I book Helsinki to Warsaw?
Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Take the trip now. Pay for it in pieces.
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Spread it over 3 to 12 months at 0% on a credit card plan, or with Tabby or Tamara; some banks add a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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