Nordic Capitals and Berlin
Nordic Capitals and Berlin
Nordic Capitals and Berlin
15 Days Starting in Stockholm, Sweden and ending in Berlin, Germany
Visiting: Stockholm, Turku, Naantali, Helsinki, Tallinn, Parnu, Turaida, Sigulda, Riga, Salaspils, Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses, Trakai, Vilnius, Grutas Park, Augustow, Warsaw, Poznan, Berlin
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 35
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
About this Trip
Head on the ultimate trip to see some of the most spectacular sights and fascinating cities in Northern Europe! This tour of the Nordic Capitals and Berlin will start in Stockholm, the Sweden capital, and a breathtaking city home to winding canals, a gorgeous cathedral, and an extravagant Royal Palace. Take the ferry to Turku as you sail along the Aland Islands and cross the border into Finland. Explore Helsinki, known for its architectural splendors and vibrant neighborhoods. Take a boat to the Suomenlinna Islands, where you can see a great fortress that is used to guard the city by the sea. Next, you will travel to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Explore this breathtaking city which is known for its magnificent walls, beautiful churches, bustling squares, and medieval streets. Continue your trip to Riga, the capital of Latvia and the most populated city in the Baltics. Visit the Baroque Palace of Rundale, and Trakai, a gorgeous castle situated on a lake on your way to Lithuania. Your next stop will be in Vilnius, a breathtaking city that was built on top of seven hells and known for its medieval Old Town. Cross the border into Poland to visit Warsaw, where you will see the Royal Castle, along with the Ghetto Heroes Monument and Lazienki Park. Travel to Poznan to explore one of the oldest cities in Poland before you cross the border into Germany, where you will arrive in Berlin. See the Brandenburg Gate and head on over to Museum Island before your tour of the Nordic Capitals and Berlin comes to an end!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Stockholm Arrival (-/-/-)
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL SCANDIC ALVIK
Welcome to Sweden! Upon arrival at the airport in Stockholm, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. You can enjoy free time until your tour begins. Information regarding the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.
Overnight in Stockholm
Day 2: Stockholm (B/-/-)
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL SCANDIC ALVIK
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast, you will head on a panoramic tour of this beautiful Scandinavian capital city, which was built on 13 islands that were joined together. You will see the Gamla Stand or the “City Between the Bridges”, the old quarter of the city, full of life where there are many monumental buildings such as the Nobel Museum, alongside the main square of Stortorget, which pays tribute to the winners of the Nobel Prizes, the Cathedral, and the Royal Palace. Whenever possible, you will enjoy a pretty scenic from the Fjallgatan viewpoint. From there, spend some time at leisure. We recommend visiting the museums and parks. We also suggest a visit to the City Hall and the Visa Museum.
Overnight in Stockholm
Day 3: Stockholm - Turku (B/-/-)
Location: Stockholm, Turku
Accommodation Name: Ferry to Finland
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will have a free day at leisure in Stockholm to explore this beautiful city on your own or to simply relax. In the evening you will board a modern ferry traveling overnight to Finland, where your accommodation will be in double cabins with private bathrooms.
Overnight in a Ferry to Finland
Day 4: Turku - Naantali - Helsinki (B/-/-)
Location: Turku, Naantali, Helsinki
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: SCANDIC GRAND MARINA
Meals Included: Breakfast
As you arrive in Finland, we recommend you go to the ships deck to see the sunrise and take in mesmerizing landscapes from the sea as you sail along the Aland Islands (hundreds of islands covered by forests). You will disembark the ferry and have time to walk around Turku, a city with a very strong Swedish influence. Continue your journey to the neighboring city of Naantali, a very picturesque town with wooden houses next to the sea. Travel on until you arrive in Helsinki, where you will arrive at lunchtime. In the afternoon, take some time at leisure to explore the city, with its old market, incredible buildings with Russian influence, and churches.
Overnight in Helsinki
Day 5: Helsinki - Tallinn (B/-/-)
Location: Helsinki, Tallinn
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: PARK INN BY RADISSON MERITON
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast, you will take a boat to the Suomenlinna Islands — a group of islands where you can see a great fortress that used to shield the sea entry to the city; it has been declared a World Heritage Site. Take time to walk around and explore the area. It is possible to cross the islands through small pedestrian bridges. Later, you will board a ferry to Estonia. The ferry trip will take around 2 hours and 30 minutes. As you depart from Helsinki you will uncover spectacular views of the surrounding islands. From there, continue your journey to Tallinn.
Overnight in Tallinn
Day 6: Tallinn (B/-/-)
Location: Tallinn
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: PARK INN BY RADISSON MERITON
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a delicious breakfast, you will set out to explore Tallinn, the capital of Estonia and a wonderful city with a well-conserved medieval center. Head on a comprehensive tour of the city, to see its walls, churches, squares, and medieval streets which are filled with tourist attractions. Then, spend the afternoon at leisure at your own pace.
Overnight in Tallinn
Day 7: Tallinn - Parnu - Turaida - Riga (B/L/-)
Location: Tallinn, Parnu, Turaida, Sigulda, Riga
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL RADISSON BLU DAUGABA
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning you will pass through forests and plains to reach Parnu, a popular spa city. You will then travel to Latvia. Later in Turaida, visit the medieval castle, surrounded by a large park with sculptures dedicated to Latvian Folklore. After lunch, pay a visit to Sigulda, a small and charming town situated in a very beautiful landscape. Finally, continue your journey to Riga, where you will arrive around midafternoon and take some time to relax.
Overnight in Riga
Day 8: Riga (B/-/-)
Location: Riga, Salaspils
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL RADISSON BLU DAUGABA
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Riga, the capital city of Latvia and the most populated city among the Baltic countries. The city is known not only for its cultural town center but, also, for its medieval old town, its Art Nouveau architecture, and its well-preserved vestiges from the country´s time under Soviet rule. We will include a quick transfer to the “Salapsil Memorial”, located in what was once a Nazi Labor correctional camp. This is one of the largest memorial complexes in Europe built to commemorate the victims of Nazism. Free time in the afternoon.
Overnight in Riga
Day 9: Riga - Rundale Palace - Hill Of Crosses - Trakai - Vilnius (B/L/-)
Location: Riga, Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses, Trakai, Vilnius
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL COUTYARD BY MARRIOT VILNIUS CITY
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Early in the morning, you will travel to Lithuania. En route, you will visit the Baroque Palace of Rundale, built by the same architect who designed Saint Petersburgs Hermitage Museum. Lithuania boasts a strong Catholic influence, highlighted by the impressive Hills of Crosses (thousands of crosses of all sizes). Lunch will be taken en route. Afterwards, you will visit Trakai, a gorgeous castle located on an island in a lake, close to Vilnius. Then, move on to the capital city of Vilnius where you will spend the night.
Overnight in Vilnius
Day 10: Vilnius (B/-/-)
Location: Vilnius
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL COUTYARD BY MARRIOT VILNIUS CITY
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at your hotel, you will start your day with a sightseeing tour of Vilnius, a city built on top of seven hills (like Rome, to which they like comparing it). In the city center, see the Baroque churches, the walls, the castle, the market streets, and 1,200 medieval houses. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore the city at your own convenience.
Overnight in Vilnius
Day 11: Vilnius - Grutas Park - Augustow - Warsaw (B/-/-)
Location: Vilnius, Grutas Park, Augustow, Warsaw
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL HOLIDAY INN WARSAW
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, you will continue your journey to Poland. You will visit Grutas Park, known as “Stalins World”. This is a park with 86 statues from Soviet times. For lunch, you will stop in the charming town of Augustow, situated next to a lake. You will continue your tour to the center of Poland, where you will arrive in Warsaw at the end of the day.
Overnight in Warsaw
Day 12: Warsaw - Poznan (B/-/-)
Location: Warsaw, Poznan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL SHERATON POZNAN
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start your day with a delicious breakfast before you head out on a sightseeing tour of Warsaw. You will visit the Old Town, the Royal Castle, the Ghetto Heroes Monument, and Lazienki Park. Take some time for lunch and free time to stroll around the city. At about 3:00 PM you will leave for Pomerania. Arrive in Poznan, a very active city with a magnificent main square and great atmosphere. Take some time to explore this charming city.
Overnight in Poznan
Day 13: Poznan - Berlin (B/-/-)
Location: Poznan, Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL CITY BERLIN EAST
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, get ready to depart Poznan and travel to Berlin in the early morning. You will arrive in the German capital around 11:30. Check in to your hotel and spend some free time at leisure to explore the city at your own pace or to simply relax.
Overnight in Berlin
Day 14: Berlin (B/-/-)
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL CITY BERLIN EAST
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ease your way into the local culture with a guided tour of Germanys incredible capital, Berlin. We will visit the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, and the citys magnificent parks. We continued our visit by stopping at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum. This visit can help us to understand the difficult situation the city experienced during the Twentieth Century. Free time to explore the city.
Overnight in Berlin
Day 15: Berlin - (B/-/-)
Location: Berlin
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, make your own way to the international airport in Berlin to prepare for your return flight home.
What's Included
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13 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar
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01 Night accommodation on a twin sharing basis onboard ferry from Stockholm to Turku
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Daily breakfast
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02 Lunches in Turaida & Rundale
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Arrival airport transfer
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Transportation in a modern AC motor coach
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Sightseeing as per the itinerary
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Entrance fees as per the itinerary
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Services of an English-speaking tour guide
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Ferry ticket from Stockholm to Turku
What's Not Included
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Items of personal nature, the tips, and gratuities
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Departure airport transfer
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City taxes in Riga EUR1.00 & Vilnius EUR2.00 PP/Night
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Items not mentioned as included
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with transportation provided in a modern AC motor coach, including arrival airport transfer, ferry tickets from Stockholm to Turku and Helsinki to Tallinn, and a boat ride on Suomenlinna islands.
Accommodation
Enjoy 13 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar, plus 1 night onboard a ferry from Stockholm to Turku in double cabins with private bathrooms.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation is provided in a modern air-conditioned motor coach. Additionally, ferry tickets from Stockholm to Turku and Helsinki to Tallinn, as well as a boat ride on the Suomenlinna islands in Helsinki, are included.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will enjoy 13 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar, plus 1 night onboard a ferry from Stockholm to Turku in double cabins with private bathrooms.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Daily breakfast is included, along with 2 lunches in Turaida and Rundale.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Key highlights include visiting the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm, taking a boat to the Suomenlinna Islands to see the Sea Fortress in Helsinki, walking through the medieval streets of Tallinn, exploring Trakai and Vilnius, and visiting the Berlin Wall Museum and Holocaust Memorial in Berlin.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, entrance fees as per the itinerary are included. This includes ticket admission to the Turaida Castle, Rundale Palace, Trakai Castle, Grutas Park, the Holocaust Memorial, and the Berlin Wall Museum.
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Is there a tour guide provided during the trip?
Yes, the services of an English-speaking tour guide are included.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts in Stockholm, Sweden, and ends in Berlin, Germany.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
An arrival airport transfer is included, but the departure airport transfer is not included.
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What activities are planned for the free days in the itinerary?
On free days, you can explore the cities at your own pace. For example, in Stockholm, you can visit museums and parks, and in Berlin, you can explore the city's historic center, parks, and other attractions.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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