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 53 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. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.

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 Northern Explorer?

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.

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.

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.

18 days · 10 countries

Northern Explorer

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Eighteen days across Scandinavia, through Central Europe and on to the Baltic states, on the Northern Europe tour.

Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights
Route: Starts and ends in Amsterdam
10 countries on this tour: Netherlands
Germany
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
Activity level: Moderate (3 of 5); A multi-country coach tour across ten countries, with guided walking tours of up to three hours, early starts and long drive days between cities
Accommodation: 16 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels, plus a night in a ferry cabin on the overnight crossing from Stockholm to Helsinki
Meals: 17 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners
Group: Group tour, up to 53
Guide: English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides
Transport: Air-conditioned coach, Ferry
Best time to go: Runs in March, May to September, and December: cool spring, warm summer, and cold winter weather on the December departure

Tour overview

This eighteen-day Northern Explorer tour covers ten countries in Scandinavia, the Baltics and Central Europe. From Amsterdam and Copenhagen it goes on to Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki, then crosses the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to Warsaw and Berlin.

Highlights

A local Dutch cheese farm and a clog factory
An orientation walk in Volendam
The historic windmills of Zaanse Schans
Welcome dinner in Amsterdam
A cruise along Amsterdam’s canals
An orientation tour of Hamburg
Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark

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The ferry cruise between Helsingør and Helsingborg
A scenic drive across the Swedish countryside
Gothenburg, Sweden’s second city
Oslo’s highlights with a local guide
Swedish meatballs in Stockholm
Stockholm with a local guide
Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest town
An overnight ferry to Finland
Helsinki’s highlights with a local guide
The ferry crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn
Lunch in Tallinn
Tallinn with a local guide
Sightseeing in Pärnu, a resort city in Estonia
Saulkrasti, a Latvian seaside town
The Latvian Military Cemetery and its history
Riga, Latvia’s capital
Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses
Trakai, Europe’s only historic national park
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania
A driving tour of Warsaw’s highlights
A local guide’s tour of Warsaw’s Old Town
The Old Market Square in Poznań
Berlin on a guided tour

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Route and hotels

Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.

Hotel stays, in orderOn the wayBy roadBy boatAbout 4,620 km by roadMap data: © OpenStreetMap contributors; OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap; terrain Mapzen; roads OSRM

Amsterdam
1 night · Day 1
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol
Hamburg
Day 2 · on the way
Northern Germany
1 night · Day 2
IntercityHotel Kiel
Odense
Day 3 · on the way
Copenhagen
1 night · Day 3
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Copenhagen Arena
Helsingør
Day 4 · on the way
Gothenburg
Day 4 · on the way
Oslo
2 nights · Days 4–5
X Hotel Oslo

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Örebro
Day 6 · on the way
Stockholm
2 nights · Days 6–7
Môtel L
Sigtuna
Day 8 · on the way
Stockholm
Day 8 · on the way
Overnight ferry, Stockholm to Helsinki
1 night · Day 8
Tallink
Helsinki
1 night · Day 9
Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Tallinn
1 night · Day 10
Metropol Hotel
Pärnu
Day 11 · on the way
Saulkrasti
Day 11 · on the way
Latvian Military Cemetery
Day 11 · on the way
Riga
1 night · Day 11
Hestia Hotel Jugend
Hill of Crosses
Day 12 · on the way
Trakai
Day 12 · on the way
Vilnius
1 night · Day 12
Art City Inn Hotel
Warsaw
2 nights · Days 13–14
Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel
Poznań
Day 15 · on the way
Berlin
2 nights · Days 15–16
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Amsterdam
1 night · Day 17
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1
Start of tour in Amsterdam
Dinner included
Your Northern Explorer tour begins in Amsterdam, where your tour leader meets the group before a visit to a local farm to see how cheese and clogs are made. The route then crosses the Dutch countryside to Volendam, a fishing village, for an orientation walk, and on to Zaanse Schans and its working 18th-century windmills. Back in Amsterdam, a canal cruise comes before the group’s welcome dinner.
Included
- Visit to a Dutch cheese farm and clog factory
- Orientation walk in Volendam
- Windmills of Zaanse Schans
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam
- Welcome dinner in Amsterdam
Optional extras
- Timeless Holland · AED 405 per person
Overnight
Amsterdam
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol
Day 2
Amsterdam – Hamburg – Northern Germany
Breakfast included
You leave Amsterdam this morning and cross into Germany, reaching Hamburg in the late afternoon for an orientation tour. Hamburg is a major harbour town and a cultural destination with over 50 museums. There is time to find dinner on your own, whether that means local cuisine or the city’s namesake hamburger, before continuing to the accommodation for the night.
Included
- Orientation tour of Hamburg, Germany’s harbour city
Travel
Amsterdam → Hamburg → Northern Germany by coach
Overnight
Northern Germany
Hotel
IntercityHotel Kiel
Day 3
Northern Germany – Odense – Copenhagen
Breakfast included
After breakfast you cross into Denmark and head for the capital, Copenhagen, on a drive that crosses Europe’s longest bridge. Along the way you stop in Odense, birthplace of the fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen. In Copenhagen an orientation tour shows you why the city is rated one of the most liveable in the world.
Included
- Stop in Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace
- Orientation tour of Copenhagen
Travel
Northern Germany → Odense → Copenhagen by coach, crossing into Denmark
Overnight
Copenhagen
Hotel
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Copenhagen Arena
Day 4
Copenhagen – Helsingør – Gothenburg – Oslo
Breakfast and dinner included
The day takes in three countries. A drive brings you to Helsingør, home to Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet, and you see the castle from the water on the ferry across to Sweden. From there the road continues through fine scenery to Gothenburg for an orientation tour and some free time, before you cross into Norway and reach the capital, Oslo. Dinner is included this evening.
Included
- Ferry crossing from Helsingør to Helsingborg, past Kronborg Castle
- Orientation tour of Gothenburg
- Dinner at the hotel in Oslo
Travel
Copenhagen → Helsingør → Gothenburg → Oslo by coach and ferry, through Denmark, Sweden and Norway
Overnight
Oslo
Hotel
X Hotel Oslo
Day 5
Oslo
Breakfast included
Oslo takes the spotlight today. A local guide leads a tour of Norway’s capital this morning, taking in Akershus Castle, the Royal Palace and the Oslo Opera House. After that, you are free for the remainder of the day to explore as you wish, or you can join the optional Oslo+ excursion to take in some of the city’s museums and green spaces.
Included
- Walking tour of Oslo with a local guide: the Royal Palace and Akershus Castle
- Free time to explore Oslo
Optional extras
- Oslo+ · AED 245 per person
Overnight
Oslo
Hotel
X Hotel Oslo
Day 6
Oslo – Örebro – Stockholm
Breakfast and dinner included
Norway is left behind as the route crosses back into Sweden, stopping in Örebro, whose medieval castle and parks are well known, before continuing to Stockholm, Sweden’s capital. You arrive in the evening and take in the city’s atmosphere. Dinner tonight is included, with authentic Swedish meatballs on the menu.
Included
- Stop in Örebro
- Swedish meatballs for dinner in Stockholm
Travel
Oslo → Örebro → Stockholm by coach
Overnight
Stockholm
Hotel
Môtel L
Day 7
Stockholm
Breakfast included
A locally guided tour today covers the highlights of Stockholm and the story of Sweden’s capital. You see the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman Ship and Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town. In the afternoon you can join the optional Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery excursion, which covers two of the city’s best known museums.
Included
- Guided tour of Stockholm: the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman ship and Gamla Stan
- Free time to explore Stockholm
Optional extras
- Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery · AED 385 per person
Overnight
Stockholm
Hotel
Môtel L
Day 8
Stockholm – Sigtuna – Stockholm (Overnight Ferry)
Breakfast included
This morning’s stop is Sigtuna, the oldest town in Sweden, home to Viking-age ruins and the nation’s oldest Main Street. After taking in this medieval town, you head back to Stockholm. In the afternoon you board the overnight ferry to Helsinki, with onboard entertainment as you cross the Baltic Sea overnight, arriving in Finland the next morning.
Included
- Orientation tour of Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest town
Optional extras
- Baltic Ferry Feast · AED 220 per person
- Royal Stockholm · AED 385 per person
Travel
Stockholm → Sigtuna by coach, then overnight ferry to Helsinki
Overnight
Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry
Hotel
Tallink
Day 9
Helsinki
Breakfast included
The late morning brings you into Helsinki for a tour with a local guide, who shows you highlights such as Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square. In the afternoon, the Finnish capital is yours to explore at your own pace, or you can join the optional excursion to Suomenlinna Island.
Included
- Guided city tour of Helsinki: Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square
- Free time to explore Helsinki
Optional extras
- Helsinki+ · AED 340 per person
- Helsinki Heritage & Suomenlinna Secrets · AED 340 per person
Overnight
Helsinki
Hotel
Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Day 10
Helsinki – Tallinn
Breakfast and lunch included
A ferry today takes you from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia, where mediaeval history sits alongside modern architecture. Lunch is at a medieval restaurant, followed by a walking tour of Tallinn with a local guide, stopping at the UNESCO-listed historic centre, Town Hall Square and St Olav’s Church.
Included
- Lunch at a medieval restaurant in Tallinn’s Old Town Square
- Walking tour of Tallinn with a local guide
Travel
Helsinki → Tallinn by ferry across the Gulf of Finland
Overnight
Tallinn
Hotel
Metropol Hotel
Day 11
Tallinn – Pärnu – Saulkrasti – Latvian Military Cemetery – Riga
Breakfast included
Tallinn is behind you now as the route continues to Latvia’s capital, Riga, by way of Pärnu, an Estonian resort town, and Saulkrasti, a seaside town in Latvia. Along the way there is a quiet stop at the Latvian Military Cemetery, where soldiers who fought in WWI are honoured, before a walking tour of Riga takes in the city’s Art Nouveau architecture and lively atmosphere.
Included
- Stop in the resort city of Pärnu
- Stop in the seaside town of Saulkrasti
- Visit to the Latvian Military Cemetery
- Walking tour of Riga’s old town
Travel
Tallinn → Pärnu → Riga by coach, via Saulkrasti
Overnight
Riga
Hotel
Hestia Hotel Jugend
Day 12
Riga – Hill of Crosses – Trakai – Vilnius
Breakfast included
Lithuania is today’s destination. The first stop is the Hill of Crosses, a pilgrimage site with around 100,000 crosses, followed by Trakai, home to a brick-built island castle. Later, you reach Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, for an orientation tour. In your free time you can discover the UNESCO-listed Old Town and the artists’ republic of Užupis.
Included
- Visit to the Hill of Crosses
- Stop at Trakai National Park and Island Castle
- Orientation tour of Vilnius’s Old Town
Travel
Riga → Vilnius by coach, via the Hill of Crosses and Trakai Castle
Overnight
Vilnius
Hotel
Art City Inn Hotel
Day 13
Vilnius – Warsaw
Breakfast and dinner included
This morning the tour crosses from Lithuania into Poland, arriving in Warsaw, the capital, in the afternoon and checking into the hotel. A driving tour then gives you a closer look at the city, passing sights such as the Presidential Palace and the Palace of Culture and Science. A group dinner follows later.
Included
- Driving tour of Warsaw: the Presidential Palace and the Palace of Culture and Science
- Dinner with the group
Travel
Vilnius → Warsaw by coach
Overnight
Warsaw
Hotel
Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel
Day 14
Warsaw
Breakfast included
A local guide tours you around Warsaw’s Old Town this morning, taking in its highlights and the square at the heart of the old town. You can spend the afternoon however you like, perhaps joining one or both of the optional excursions covering Warsaw’s culinary, musical and royal culture.
Included
- Walking tour of Warsaw’s Old Town with a local guide
- Free time to explore Warsaw
Optional extras
- Taste of Warsaw: Royal Castle & Pierogi · AED 215 per person
- Chopin & Polish Flavours Evening · AED 340 per person
Overnight
Warsaw
Hotel
Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel
Day 15
Warsaw – Poznań – Berlin
Breakfast and dinner included
The road heads back into Germany with a stop in Poznań, known for its colourful old town, before continuing to Berlin, Germany’s capital. Reminders of the city’s difficult past remain alongside a reborn, modern culture today. A walking and driving tour takes in landmarks including Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie.
Included
- Stop in Poznań’s Old Market Square
- Guided tour of Berlin: Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie
- Dinner at the hotel in Berlin
Travel
Warsaw → Poznań → Berlin by coach
Overnight
Berlin
Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Day 16
Berlin: Free Day
Breakfast included
Berlin is yours for a free day today. You can revisit sights from yesterday’s driving tour or explore more of the city on your own, or join the optional Berlin+ tour into Berlin’s past and present. The Berlin+ tour visits the East Side Gallery and takes in the view from the Berlin TV tower.
Included
- Free day in Berlin
Optional extras
- Berlin+ · AED 340 per person
Overnight
Berlin
Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Day 17
Berlin – Amsterdam
Breakfast included
After breakfast you leave Berlin for the Netherlands, passing through German and Dutch countryside on the way, before returning to the Amsterdam hotel for the final night of the tour. The evening is free, a chance to find dinner in the city with fellow travellers.
Travel
Berlin → Amsterdam by coach
Overnight
Amsterdam
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol
Day 18
End of tour in Amsterdam
Breakfast included
The tour concludes this morning after breakfast, 18 days after it began, having taken you through several countries. Make sure your fellow travellers have your contact details before everyone heads off in different directions.

Dates & prices

Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.

Thu 17 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Available
AED 17,885
Single room +AED 6,590
Book Thu 17 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Wed 24 Mar – Sat 10 Apr 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 16,230
Single room +AED 8,750
Book Wed 24 Mar – Sat 10 Apr 2027
Wed 12 May – Sat 29 May 2027
Available
AED 18,065
Single room +AED 8,750
Book Wed 12 May – Sat 29 May 2027
Wed 9 Jun – Sat 26 Jun 2027
Available
AED 16,965
Single room +AED 8,750
Book Wed 9 Jun – Sat 26 Jun 2027
Wed 16 Jun – Sat 3 Jul 2027
Available
AED 16,230
Single room +AED 8,750
Book Wed 16 Jun – Sat 3 Jul 2027
Wed 7 Jul – Sat 24 Jul 2027
Available
AED 16,230
Single room +AED 8,750
Book Wed 7 Jul – Sat 24 Jul 2027
Wed 11 Aug – Sat 28 Aug 2027
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AED 16,230
Single room +AED 8,750
Book Wed 11 Aug – Sat 28 Aug 2027
Wed 1 Sept – Sat 18 Sept 2027
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AED 16,230
Single room +AED 8,750
Book Wed 1 Sept – Sat 18 Sept 2027
Wed 8 Sept – Sat 25 Sept 2027
Available
AED 16,230
Single room +AED 8,750
Book Wed 8 Sept – Sat 25 Sept 2027

What’s included

Included

16 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 shared twin cabin with a private bathroom
17 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners
A modern coach with air conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet
Overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki
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.

Timeless Holland
Day 1AED 405per person
Visit the fishing village of Volendam, take the ferry across to Marken, where you have a coastal dinner, then enjoy panoramic views of Amsterdam with a drink at A’dam Lookout. €95. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 1 in the itinerary
Oslo+
Day 5AED 245per person
Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Bygdøy peninsula with your tour leader, taking in the Kon-Tiki and Fram museums. €57, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 5 in the itinerary
Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery
Day 7AED 385per person
A guided visit to the Swedish History Museum to see Viking treasures and the Gold Room, then time to explore the Vasa Museum’s 17th-century warship at your own pace, with lunch included. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 7 in the itinerary
Baltic Ferry Feast
Day 8AED 220per person
Enjoy a Swedish buffet dinner with unlimited drinks on the overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, with vegan and vegetarian options available. €51, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 8 in the itinerary
Royal Stockholm
Day 8AED 385per person
Tour the Royal Palace’s state rooms and the Royal Apartments, then visit the Vasa Museum to see its preserved 17th-century warship. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 8 in the itinerary
Helsinki+
Day 9AED 340per person
Take a ferry to the Suomenlinna Fortress, join a guided tour there and have a picnic lunch, then finish with Finnish pastries and coffee at the historic Fazer Café. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 9 in the itinerary
Helsinki Heritage & Suomenlinna Secrets
Day 9AED 340per person
Take the ferry to Suomenlinna Island for a picnic lunch and a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site, then visit the Helsinki City Museum at your own pace. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 9 in the itinerary
Taste of Warsaw: Royal Castle & Pierogi
Day 14AED 215per person
Enjoy a pierogi tasting at a local restaurant, then take an audio-guided tour of Warsaw’s 14th-century Royal Castle. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 14 in the itinerary
Chopin & Polish Flavours Evening
Day 14AED 340per person
Attend a Chopin concert in the Royal Castle’s historic wing, then enjoy a three-course meal of Polish dishes at a restaurant in Warsaw’s Old Town. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 14 in the itinerary
Berlin+
Day 16AED 340per person
Visit the East Side Gallery and the Berlin Wall Memorial, walk around Hackescher Markt with a local guide, trying traditional currywurst, then finish with views from the Berlin TV Tower. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 16 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
Every country on this tour, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, is in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the whole trip.
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, applied for in the country where you spend the most nights.
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. Our visa team handles Schengen applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to and from Amsterdam aren’t included.
Day 1 starts when you check in at Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol from 10:00 and meet your tour leader. The tour ends in Amsterdam after breakfast on day 18.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Your tour includes 17 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners, including a welcome dinner in Amsterdam and Swedish meatballs in Stockholm.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
You’ll use euros in the Netherlands and Germany, Danish kroner in Denmark, Norwegian kroner in Norway and Swedish kronor in Sweden, euros again in Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and Polish złoty in Poland. Cards are widely accepted across this route.
Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Departures run from March through December, so conditions vary from cool spring days to warm summer weather and cold winter weather on the December departure.
Pack in layers, with a waterproof jacket and comfortable, broken-in shoes for the walking tours in each city.
Ten countries, one tour
This tour crosses ten countries in eighteen days, so travel days are frequent and hotel changes are common most nights. One night is spent aboard the overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, in a twin cabin with a private bathroom.
Keep a small overnight bag separate from your main luggage for the frequent hotel changes and the ferry crossing.

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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.
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Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Amsterdam and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
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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 53 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. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.
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 Northern Explorer?
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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20 days
Best of Scandinavia & the Baltics Christmas & New Year
Twenty days and eight countries through Scandinavia and the Baltics over the festive season, from Copenhagen to Warsaw, with Christmas in Bergen and New Year’s Eve in Helsinki.
FromAED 19,720 per person
Next: Mon 21 Dec 2026

From AED 16,230per person, twin share

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Tour overview

Highlights

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Route and hotels

Day-by-day itinerary

Start of tour in Amsterdam

Included

Optional extras

Amsterdam – Hamburg – Northern Germany

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Northern Germany – Odense – Copenhagen

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Copenhagen – Helsingør – Gothenburg – Oslo

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Oslo

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Optional extras

Oslo – Örebro – Stockholm

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Stockholm

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Optional extras

Stockholm – Sigtuna – Stockholm (Overnight Ferry)

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Optional extras

Helsinki

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Optional extras

Helsinki – Tallinn

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Tallinn – Pärnu – Saulkrasti – Latvian Military Cemetery – Riga

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Riga – Hill of Crosses – Trakai – Vilnius

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Vilnius – Warsaw

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Warsaw

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Optional extras

Warsaw – Poznań – Berlin

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Berlin: Free Day

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Optional extras

Berlin – Amsterdam

End of tour in Amsterdam

Dates & prices

What’s included

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Not included

Optional extras

Timeless Holland

Oslo+

Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery

Baltic Ferry Feast

Royal Stockholm

Helsinki+

Helsinki Heritage & Suomenlinna Secrets

Taste of Warsaw: Royal Castle & Pierogi

Chopin & Polish Flavours Evening

Berlin+

Traveller reviews

Good to know

Passport & visas

Flights and timings

Meals and dietary needs

Money

Weather and packing

Ten countries, one tour

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Visas

Flights

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