11 days · 6 countries
Nordic & Baltic Escape
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Ask about new datesEleven days across the Nordic countries and the Baltics, from Helsinki in Finland through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to Scandinavia and Copenhagen.
- Duration
- 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Route
- Helsinki → Copenhagen
- 6 countries on this tour
- Finland
- Estonia
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A multi-country coach tour alternating travel days with free days, plus a walking tour of up to three hours in each city and an overnight ferry to Sweden
- Accommodation
- 3- and 4-star hotels for 9 nights, plus a night in a cabin on the overnight ferry to Sweden
- Meals
- 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
- Group
- Small group, up to 18
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides in major cities
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach, Ferry
- Best time to go
- Runs in October: cool autumn days across the Baltics and Scandinavia, with crisp air and cold evenings
Tour overview
This Nordic and Baltic Escape covers historical sights across the Baltics, Finland and Scandinavia in eleven days. It opens in Helsinki, then moves on to Tallinn’s Old Town and Riga, with local gems to find in Lithuania. After some sightseeing in Sweden, the tour ends in Copenhagen.
Highlights
- Helsinki, Finland’s capital, on a walk with a local guide
- The ferry crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Lunch in one of Tallinn’s medieval restaurants
- Tallinn with a local guide
- Sightseeing in Pärnu, a resort city in Estonia
- Saulkrasti, a Latvian seaside town
- The Latvian War Cemetery and its history
- Riga, Latvia’s capital
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- Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses
- Trakai Island Castle
- Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania
- The rich culture of Kaunas
- Klaipėda, a quaint port city
- The Swedish coastal city of Malmö
- Copenhagen, capital of Denmark
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
2 nights · Days 3–4
Metropol Hotel
Pärnu
Day 5 · on the way
Latvian Military Cemetery
Day 5 · on the way
Riga
2 nights · Days 5–6
Hestia Hotel Jugend
Hill of Crosses
Day 7 · on the way
Trakai
Day 7 · on the way
Vilnius
2 nights · Days 7–8
Art City Inn Hotel
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Kaunas
Day 9 · on the way
Klaipėda
Day 9 · on the way
Overnight ferry, Klaipėda to Karlshamn
1 night · Day 9
DFDS Seaways
Karlshamn
Day 10 · on the way
Malmö
Day 10 · on the way
Copenhagen
1 night · Day 10
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Copenhagen Arena
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Helsinki
Dinner included
Your Nordic & Baltic Escape tour begins in Helsinki, where your tour leader greets you at the hotel before a locally-guided tour takes in the city’s iconic sights, among them the Havis Amanda, Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral, as well as the Uspenski Cathedral and the Kauppatori Market. An included dinner with the group rounds off the evening.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Helsinki: Havis Amanda, Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral
- Dinner with the group
- Overnight
- Helsinki
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Day 2
Helsinki: Free Day
Breakfast includedHelsinki is yours to enjoy in your own way on a free day. The optional Helsinki+ excursion takes you to the 18th-century Suomenlinna Fortress for a guided tour, out to the island for a picnic lunch, and back for something sweet at a well-known café. Or spend the day on your own: visit a museum, try a sauna, or simply take in the city’s design and atmosphere.
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
The day’s crossing takes you by ferry over the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn. Lunch is at a medieval restaurant in the lively Old Town Square once you arrive in Estonia’s capital. A local guide then leads a walking tour covering the city’s highlights and historic sites, among them St Olav’s Church and the Tall Hermann Tower.
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: Free Day
Breakfast includedToday is a free day in Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, and the choice of how to spend it is yours. Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town rewards a wander, its cobbled streets passing cafés, shops and medieval buildings, while the wider city has become known for its tech scene and inventive places to eat. Or you can join the optional excursion to the Estonian Open Air Museum, a step back in time.
Included
- Free time in Tallinn
Optional extras
- The Essence of Estonia · AED 320 per person
- Overnight
- Tallinn
- Hotel
- Metropol Hotel
Day 5
Tallinn – Pärnu – Latvian Military Cemetery – Riga
Breakfast and dinner includedTallinn is behind you now as the route heads into Latvia, stopping on the way at Pärnu, Estonia’s resort city, for some sightseeing. After the border crossing into Latvia, the coast at Saulkrasti brings its own seaside charm. In Riga, Latvia’s capital, the stop includes a visit to the Brothers’ Cemetery before checking in at the hotel, followed later by an orientation tour of Riga’s Old Town.
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 → Riga by coach, via the Latvian Military Cemetery
- Overnight
- Riga
- Hotel
- Hestia Hotel Jugend
Day 6
Riga: Free Day
Breakfast included
Riga is yours for a free day to spend however you like, taking in the city at your own pace. The pedestrian-only Old Town has a range of shops and restaurants giving an authentic taste of the capital. Or, on the optional Riga+ excursion, visit a museum, browse the sizeable Central Market, and admire the celebrated Art Nouveau House of the Black Heads.
Included
- Free time in Riga
Optional extras
- Riga+ · AED 300 per person
- Overnight
- Riga
- Hotel
- Hestia Hotel Jugend
Day 7
Riga – Hill of Crosses – Trakai – Vilnius
Breakfast and dinner included
Lithuania is next. The day starts with a visit to the Hill of Crosses, a well-known religious site, before the route continues to Trakai, known for its island castle. From there, the tour arrives in Vilnius, the capital, for a guided tour that takes in the Baroque architecture of the old town. Free time follows, ahead of dinner this evening at a local restaurant.
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 8
Vilnius: Free Day
Breakfast includedA free day in Vilnius is a chance to spend more time with the history and culture of Lithuania’s capital. You can walk the cobbled lanes of what is one of Europe’s biggest old towns, take in Baroque architecture, or climb Gediminas Tower for views over the city. However you choose to spend it, Vilnius has plenty to offer.
Included
- Free time in Vilnius
- Overnight
- Vilnius
- Hotel
- Art City Inn Hotel
Day 9
Vilnius – Kaunas – Klaipėda (Overnight Ferry)
Breakfast included
After breakfast, the road leads to Kaunas, where a guided tour covers Lithuania’s former, temporary capital. The Kaunas Castle and its town square are among the sights, with free time to follow before the journey continues to Klaipėda. A walking tour there takes in the old town, where wood-framed buildings reflect a German style from the 18th century. In the evening, an overnight ferry carries the tour on towards Karlshamn in Sweden.
Included
- Orientation tour of Kaunas, including Kaunas Castle
- Walking tour of Klaipėda’s old town
- Travel
- Vilnius → Kaunas → Klaipėda by coach, then overnight ferry to Sweden
- Overnight
- Klaipėda-Karlshamn Ferry
- Hotel
- DFDS Seaways
Day 10
Karlshamn – Malmö – Copenhagen
Breakfast included
The ferry serves breakfast before it reaches Karlshamn this morning. From there, a scenic drive leads to Malmö for an orientation tour of a city that ranks as Sweden’s third-largest and one of its most cosmopolitan. The route then continues to Copenhagen, passing the Øresund Bridge along the way and arriving at the hotel, with free time to follow ahead of an optional group dinner this evening.
Included
- Orientation tour of Malmö, including Malmöhus Castle
Optional extras
- Copenhagen Farewell Dinner · AED 235 per person
- Travel
- Overnight ferry arrives in Karlshamn, then on to Malmö and Copenhagen by coach
- Overnight
- Copenhagen
- Hotel
- Four Points Flex by Sheraton Copenhagen Arena
Day 11
End of tour in Copenhagen
Breakfast includedThe tour’s final breakfast with the group marks the end of this Scandinavian and Baltic tour this morning. It is worth swapping contact details with the travel friends you have made before parting ways.
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Ask about the next datesWhat’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
- 1 night in a cabin with a private bathroom
- 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners, with a vegetarian option at every meal on request
- A modern coach with air conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet
- Overnight ferry from Lithuania to Sweden
- 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 itineraryThe Essence of Estonia
Day 4AED 320per personA guided walk through the Estonian Open Air Museum’s historic farmsteads and windmills, with a lunch of two courses, served at a traditional tavern on site. €75, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 4 in the itineraryRiga+
Day 6AED 300per personA tour of the House of the Black Heads, time at the Riga Central Market, and a visit to what was once the KGB’s headquarters, now known as the Corner House Museum. €70, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 6 in the itineraryCopenhagen Farewell Dinner
Day 10AED 235per personTo mark the end of the tour, you join a farewell dinner with the rest of the group at a local restaurant in Copenhagen. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 10 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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Passport & visas
Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Denmark 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, 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen on day 11, 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 three dinners along the way.
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. Sweden uses the Swedish krona and Denmark the Danish krone for the last two days.
All of these countries are close to cashless, so a card without foreign transaction fees covers almost everything. Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Pack layers for cool autumn days and cold evenings, a rain jacket and comfortable shoes for the included walking tours in each city.
The overnight ferry to Sweden
On day 9 the tour swaps hotel rooms for a cabin on the overnight ferry from Klaipėda to Karlshamn, crossing the Baltic Sea overnight and arriving in Sweden the next morning.
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 Copenhagen.
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.
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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. This tour runs as a small group of up to 18, and most people 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 Nordic & Baltic Escape?
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.
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