MAGICAL WINTER AT THE BALTIC SEA
- Visit the 4 enchanting capitals of Stockholm, Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki!
- Experience the magic of the Pre-Christmas season.
Christmas lights, decorated streets and shops, a cheerful Christmas atmosphere at the advent markets and local traditions transform the four capitals into magical Christmas cities. Additionally, these beautiful Baltic and Scandinavian cities have with their historic towns and characteristic architecture to enhance very special Christmas feel during the winter.
DURATION
7 days/ 6 nights
TRAVEL DATES
Daily from 15.11. to 01.03.2022
Day 1: Arrive in Stockholm
You will be welcomed by a local guide at Stockholm Airport to take a city tour through the "Venice of the North" after the transfer to the city. Overnight in Stockholm.
Day 2: Stockholm
In the morning, you have time for a stroll through Stockholm's beautiful “Gamla Stan” (Old Town), where in December is home to one of the city’s largest Christmas Markets. If you are travelling in January or February, the city is filled with a magical winter feeling. In the late afternoon embark on Silja Line towards Latvia. Overnight onboard Silja Line.
Day 3: Riga
Arrive midday in Riga. On a guided city tour, see the most important sights, including the Old Town with the Cathedral Square, the Freedom Monument, House of the Blackheads, and the Central Market on the Daugava River. Riga is characterized by The Art Nouveau style of around 40% of the houses in the city center. The first Christmas tree in Riga was decorated at the Town Hall Square approximately 500 years ago, and to this day every year a new Christmas tree makes the Town Hall Square shine in Christmas splendor. Overnight in Riga.
Day 4: 317 km Riga/Tallinn
Continue the journey to Tallinn, where you can start exploring Estonias capital city with a guided city tour. This is an exceptionally well-preserved medieval trading city in northern Europe. Tallinn's Old Town was added to the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1997 and is one of Europe’s most beautiful old towns. In addition to the colorful houses, the city wall’s turrets create a unique atmosphere in the city. The Town Hall Square has been the center of Christmas festivities and traditions since the mid-15th century. Overnight in Tallinn.
Day 5: Tallinn/Helsinki
After a 2-hour ferry crossing to Helsinki, your local guide takes you on a guided tour of the beautiful capital city of Finland. Helsinki is known for the Senate Square with the Cathedral, the Rock Church, Market Square, with Market Hall, the Sibelius Monument and the Olympic Stadium. Overnight in Helsinki.
Day 6: Helsinki/Stockholm
Before leaving Helsinki, on the ferry to Stockholm in the early evening, explore Helsinki at your own pace and revisit one of the many highlights of the maritime city. Afternoon transfer to the ferry terminal to Silja Line. Overnight onboard Silja Line.
Day 7: Stockholm
Enjoy some time on your own exploring the charming city before returning to your home country.
Around the Baltic Sea you will travel mostly by ferry. A bus is available for the journey from Riga to Tallinn and for all city tours and transfers.
