Baltic Europe with Scandinavia

Today we enjoy Copenhagen city, we visit Christiansburg palace- a palace and government building. It is the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Danish Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court of Denmark.
Later in the orientation tour we see Renaissance Stock Exchange- also known as Børsbygningen, a 17th-century stock exchange in the centre of Copenhagen, followed by a famous statue of the Little Mermaid- a bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen, depicting a mermaid becoming human. Later we embark on an overnight cruise to Oslo.

Today morning we arrive at Oslo – capital of Norway, a cosmopolitan city with an abundance of world-class architecture and museums. Upon arrival we explore Oslo city, we visit Vigeland Sculpture Park- the largest sculpture park in the world by a single artist, boasting over 200 pieces by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, Holmenkollen Ski Museum and its observation deck - World's oldest ski museum, it represents more than 4,000 years of skiing history, Norwegian polar exploration artefacts and an exhibition on snowboarding and modern skiing. The observation deck on top of the jump tower offers panoramic views of Oslo, Kon Tiki Museum- It houses vessels and maps from the Kon-Tiki expedition. Later we take a photo stop at Opera House- home of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, and the national opera theatre in Norway.

Today we travel on the scenic route to Geilo – Upon arrival we have free time to relax and explore the surroundings

Today we experience the essence of Norway through Norway in a nutshell tour. In the morning we take a train from Geilo to Myrdal- Myrdal is a mountain railway station and junction, located on the Bergen Line. It is also the upper terminal of the Flåm Line local railway. From Myrdal we change our train and proceed to Flam- one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. This train will take us through some of the most beautiful mountain scenery, valleys and countless waterfalls. Later we proceed to Gudvagen by ferry and visit Sogne Fjord - King of the Fjords, is the largest and deepest fjord in Norway. Further we proceed to Bergen – known as the city with seven mountains. Upon arrival we explore Bergen city, we travel by a Funicular Tram ride to Mt. Floyen and enjoy the panoramic views of the Bergen city from the top.

Today we fly to Stockholm – the capital of Sweden combines modern attractions with historic charm. Upon arrival we visit Sky View Globe Arenas - world’s largest spherical building. From here we enjoy an amazing view of Stockholm city.

Today we explore Stockholm city, we visit Magnificent Town Hall- the building of Municipal Council which houses offices, conference rooms, ceremonial halls, and luxury restaurants, Royal Palace- the official residence of His Majesty the King of Sweden, with over 600 rooms. The palace dates back to the 18th century and is one of the most interesting historic buildings in Stockholm, Vasa Ship museum- Vasa is the only preserved seventeenth-century ship in the world and a unique art treasure. More than 95 percent of the ship is original, and it is decorated with hundreds of carved sculptures, Ice Bar- a magical fairy tale adventure with the wondrous surroundings of snow and ice. In the evening we embark on an overnight cruise to Helsinki – the capital city of Finland well known for its innovative art, culture and architecture.

Today we enjoy Helsinki City, during the city orientation tour we see Modern Finlandia Hall- a dynamic, multipurpose venue located in the centre of Helsinki, City Hall- a central administrative building of Helsinki, Parliament House- the official location of the governing body of Finland, Presidential Palace- the official residence of the President, although today it is used primarily for presidential functions and receptions, the Monumental railroad station- one of the most visited site in the city, Lutheran Cathedral- the symbol of Helsinki. The church was originally built from 1830-1852 as a tribute to the Grand Duke of Finland, Olympic Stadium- built in 1938. Olympic Games were held here in 1952. Today it hosts both national and international sporting events and outdoor concerts, Sibelius monument- dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, Market Square- the most famous market in Finland, it has been a center of trade for hundreds of years. Later we proceed to Tallinn - capital city of Estonia by ferry.

Today we explore Tallinn city, we visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral- a Russian Orthodox Church. Later we walk through the city and see Toompea Hill- a limestone hill in the central part of the city. Today Toompea is the centre of the Government of Estonia and the parliament house, Old Town- a UNESCO World Heritage Site and world’s most recognised landmarks, Parliament building- also known as Toompea Castle, it was built in 13th century. Today the castle is home to Estonian parliament, Dome church- also known as St. Mary's Cathedral, is the oldest church in Tallinn and Estonia, 15th century Luhike Jalg Gate- also known as the walls around Tallinn city. Later we have free time for shopping.

Today we proceed to Riga- the capital of Latvia, is not only the crown jewel of Latvia, but also of the Baltics. En-route we explore Gutman’s Cave, the widest and highest cave in the Baltic countries. The cave has been formed over thousands of years due to erosion forced between the Gauja River and an underground spring. Further we proceed to Sigulda- the place where the nature lives in the town. Here we enjoy a cable car ride. Sigulda cable car offers a trip over the Gauja old valley, overlooking a charming landscape. In the evening swe arrive at Riga.

Today we visit Rundale Palace - The Versailles of Latvia, is the largest and most famous palace in Latviai and it was built as a grand residence for the Duke of Courland. Then we visit Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum – one of the largest and oldest open air museum. The museum features Latvian traditions and everyday lives of Latvian peasants and villagers. Further we visit National library of Latvia. Later we take a photo stop at Freedom Monument – a memorial honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence, followed by a walking tour of old town where we see Cat House - named for two black felines perched on the points of its towers. The Statssue of Roland – located in the center of the old town which symbolizes freedom of the city, Riga Town Hall and the Swedish Gate- part of the Old Town walls that went around Riga during the medieval times, serving as both fortification wall and as an important border for trade purposes. We then have a free time at Riga Town hall square to admire the beauty of this capital city.

Today we proceed to Vilnius – Largest city and the capital of Lithuania. Enroute we visit Hill of Crosses - a site of pilgrimage and it’s a symbol of desire for freedom, national pride and piety. Later we proceed to Šiauliai – the fourth largest city in Lithuania and known as ‘a gateway to the Hill of Crosses’. Later we explore Šiauliai city, we see Frenkel Villa - an early-20th-century palace museum with exhibits on applied arts & Japanese etchings, Sundial square - built in 1986, commemorating 750th birthday of Šiauliai city and the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - Renaissance architectural monument and the seat of the diocese of Šiauliai. In the evening we arrive at Vilnius.

Today we visit Aukštaitija National Park - the largest and most popular of Lithuania’s national parks, home to 126 lakes scattered among the park’s woods, hills, and villages. Here we visit geographical center of Europe, further we visit Lithuanian Museum of Ethnocosmology. The museum is the first and only museum of its kind in the world, and explores the relationship of man and mankind with the cosmic world. Afterwards we visit Ginuciai watermill. We then visit Museum of Ancient Beekeeping in Stripeikiai. We then head to Paluse village, where you can see its wooden church.

Today we enjoy day trip of Kaunas - The second largest city of Lithuania. Upon arrival we explore Kaunas city, we see Old town - oldest part of the city, Town hall square - The oldest and the main square in Kaunas, Freedom Avenue - The main shopping avenue in Kaunas, Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul - a Roman Catholic cathedral basilica. Followed by a visit to Trakai Island Castle – an island castle on Lake Galve.