Scandinavia Region - 13 Days Itinerary

Embark on a captivating 13-day cultural journey through Scandinavia and the Baltics, exploring historic landmarks and architectural marvels from Copenhagen to Warsaw. Your moderate-budget itinerary features immersive stops in Odense, Helsingør, Gothenburg, Örebro, Sigtuna, Pärnu, Saulkrasti, the Hill of Crosses, Trakai, and Poznan, with comfortable stays at [Insert Hotel Names]. Experience the best of local heritage, museums, and culinary delights across these eight iconic capital cities and charming hidden gems.

Arrival in Copenhagen

1.1

06:45

Arrival at CPH

Arrival at Copenhagen Airport and transfer to hotel.

1.2

14:00 - 16:30

USD 676 for 2 people

Grand Tour of Copenhagen

Small group tour highlighting the city's icons including Frederick's Church and The Little Mermaid.

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Three Countries: Denmark, Sweden, Norway

2.1

09:00 - 11:00

Helsingør Ferry Crossing

Cross the sound into Sweden, viewing Kronborg Castle from the water.

2.2

13:00 - 15:00

Gothenburg Orientation

Explore the vibrant streets and harbor of Sweden's second-largest city.

Oslo Exploration

3.1

10:00 - 13:00

Guided Oslo Tour

Tour featuring Akershus Castle, Royal Palace, and the Oslo Opera House.

Oslo to Stockholm

4.1

11:00 - 13:00

Örebro Sightseeing

Stop in Örebro for a walk and lunch near the historic castle.

4.2

15:00 - 16:30

Sigtuna Exploration

Walk through Sweden's oldest town, founded in 970 AD.

Stockholm Sightseeing

5.1

09:30 - 12:00

Free/Variable

Stockholm Old Town

Walking tour of Gamla Stan and view of Royal Palace.

Highly rated on TripAdvisor.

Stockholm to Helsinki Ferry

6.1

09:00 - 14:00

Explore Stockholm

Final morning to explore Stockholm or visit the Vasa Museum independently.

6.2

16:00 - 18:00

Board Overnight Ferry

Board the Tallink ferry for the scenic crossing across the Baltic Sea to Helsinki.

Värtahamnen Terminal

Boarding begins 2 hours prior to departure.

Helsinki Highlights

7.1

11:00 - 13:00

Guided City Tour

Explore Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, and Market Square with a local guide.

7.2

13:30 - 15:00

Lunch at Market Square

Sample fresh local fish and Finnish delicacies at the historic harbor market.

Helsinki to Tallinn

8.1

09:00 - 11:00

Ferry to Tallinn

Scenic crossing of the Gulf of Finland.

8.2

13:00 - 15:00

Old Town Walking Tour

UNESCO-listed medieval streets exploration.

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Tallinn to Riga

9.1

11:00 - 12:30

Pärnu Seaside Break

Refresh at the most popular resort town in Estonia.

9.2

16:00 - 18:00

Riga Art Nouveau Tour

Walking tour through Riga's world-famous architecture district.

Riga to Vilnius

10.1

11:00 - 12:30

Hill of Crosses

Visit the world-renowned pilgrimage site with thousands of unique crosses.

10.2

15:00 - 17:00

Trakai Island Castle

Explore the iconic 14th-century castle on an island in Lake Galvė.

Vilnius to Warsaw

11.1

09:00 - 10:30

Vilnius Cathedral Square

Visit the neoclassical cathedral and its bell tower in the heart of the UNESCO Old Town.

Arrive early to avoid weekend crowds.

11.2

11:00 - 17:00

Transit to Warsaw

Cross from Lithuania into Poland, enjoying the changing landscapes.

Road travel to Warsaw

Comfortable private coach or rental car transit.

11.3

17:30 - 19:30

Warsaw Driving Tour

See the Presidential Palace and the iconic Palace of Culture and Science.

Warsaw History & Transit to Poznań

12.1

09:00 - 12:00

Warsaw Old Town

Walking tour of the beautifully reconstructed historic center.

12.2

13:00 - 16:30

Travel to Poznań

Drive toward the west of Poland.

12.3

17:00 - 19:00

Poznań Old Town

Discover the colorful merchant houses and the historic town square.

Return to Copenhagen & Departure

13.1

08:00 - 14:00

Travel to Copenhagen

Transit to Copenhagen Airport for your return flight to Jacksonville.

13.2

16:00 - 20:00

Flight Departure

International departure from Copenhagen to JAX.