Northern Capitals (Classic Group, 2025 Onward, 14 Days)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 14-day journey through the heart of Northern Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of city exploration and countryside adventures, with visits to iconic landmarks, historical sites, and local markets. Experience the vibrant city life of Berlin, the enchanting Tivoli Gardens of Copenhagen, the medieval heart of Stockholm, and the trendsetting city of Helsinki. Discover the picturesque town of Porvoo, the fairy-tale streets of Tallinn, the vibrant Riga's Old Town, and the bohemian Užupis in Vilnius. The journey concludes with a scenic drive through the lakes and forests of Masuria, leading to the faithfully rebuilt Polish capital, Warsaw.
Included
5 Dinner with Wine (DW)
13 Breakfast (B)
Helsinki: Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market with your Local Expert and sample local produce, like liquorice or smoked reindeer.
Vilnius: Your Travel Director offers you a varied selection of charming restaurants on your Dine-Around Evening, a culinary experience not to be missed.
Warsaw: The Polish capital is currently enjoying a culinary renaissance - find out what the buzz is all about during your end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine at a favourite restaurant.
Berlin: Savour the warm atmosphere of your delicious Welcome Dinner at Kreuzberger Himmel. This popular local restaurant actively supports refugees’ integration into German society, providing apprenticeships.
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Complimentary transfers from Berlin Tegel Airport are available at scheduled times, on arrival day. Complimentary transfers to Moscow's Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports are available at scheduled times, on departure day. If your flights are outside these times or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way.
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
13 nights accommodation
Stay at highly rated hotels in desirable locations offering superb service and superior rooms with comfy beds to rest in. On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Tallinn: Walk through the fairytale Old Town with your Local Expert and hear about Estonian arts and crafts.
Tallinn: Join your Local Expert for a scenic walking tour of the city with panoramic views and a visit to the Town Hall Square.
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
Cruise in high-class cabins with sea views.
Vilnius: Visit Užupis, a quirky neighborhood of Vilnius, with a member of its government. Learn how a small community of artists created this self-proclaimed republic in order to revitalize post-communist Vilnius.
Berlin: You Local Expert provides a tour of this vibrant city. Drive along the Ku'Damm, passing the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and through Tiergarten to the Reichstag building. See the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House and visit Alexanderplatz.
Gedser: Cross the Baltic Sea from Germany to Denmark.
Copenhagen: Make the most of the long summer nights at the glittering Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous entertainment park, full of fantasy, fun and charm.
Copenhagen: With a Local Expert, witness the regal interior of Christiansborg Palace, with its stunning tapestries, furnishings and decor.
Copenhagen: With your Local Expert, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the Crown Prince of Denmark married Princess Mary. You'll also see Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, the Renaissance Stock Exchange and the unusual Rundertaarn, which is the oldest functioning Observatory in Europe.
Elsinore: See the Kronborg Castle, referred to as the home of Hamlet.
Stockholm: With a Local Expert, step inside the City Hall where the fabulous Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall is covered by 18 million gilded mosaic tiles. You'll also see the Blå hallen, the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquets are held.
Stockholm: With your Local Expert, visit Gamla Stan to see the cathedral where Swedish kings have been coronated and wander the narrow streets of the Old Town.
Helsinki: Admire the beautiful views from your high-class, sea-view cabin as your cruise through the largest archipelago in the world, from Stockholm to Helsinki.
Riga: Sightseeing of Riga's Old Town with a Local Expert includes a visit to the Domkirk and seeing the city walls, the House of the Three Brothers and the castle of the Livonian Knights.
Warsaw: Your Local Expert will show you the city's highlights. See the Old Town, Palace of Culture and visit the Chopin Memorial in the Lazienki Park before paying your respects at the Ghetto Heroes Memorial.
Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
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Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Welcome to Berlin
- Berlin - Arrival day
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Begin your journey in the vibrant city of Berlin. Spend the afternoon exploring the iconic KaDeWe department store, a symbol of West Berlin's prosperity during the years of division. In the evening, join your tour director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner with wine.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Berlin
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- Großer Tiergarten
- Reichstag
- Brandenburg Gate
- Museum Island
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Start your day with a guided tour along the historic Unter den Linden, passing by the Humboldt University and Opera House. Visit Museum Island and the iconic Brandenberg Gate, a symbol of reunification. Marvel at the glass dome crowning the Reichstag building before a leisurely stroll through the Tiergarten. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the city or relaxing at your hotel.
Day 3 – Day 3: Berlin to Copenhagen via Rostock
- Copenhagen
- Berlin
- Rostock
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- Tivoli Gardens
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Depart Berlin and travel through northern Germany to Rostock, where you'll take a sea crossing to Denmark. Enjoy a scenic journey through the Danish countryside before arriving in Copenhagen. In the evening, experience the magical atmosphere of the famous Tivoli Gardens.
Day 4 – Day 4: Discovering Copenhagen
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- The Little Mermaid
- Christiansborg Palace (2nd)
- Amalienborg
- Rosenborg Castle
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Explore Copenhagen with a local expert. Visit Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish Government, and marvel at its opulent interior. Journey past Copenhagen Cathedral and the university to see Rosenborg Castle, the Renaissance Stock Exchange, and Amalienborg Palace, the royal family's residence. Visit the waterfront to admire the iconic Little Mermaid statue. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 5 – Day 5: Copenhagen to Stockholm via Kronborg Castle and Lake Vättern
- Stockholm
- Copenhagen
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- Pålsjö Castle
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Enjoy a view of Kronborg Castle, the reputed home of Hamlet, during a short ferry crossing to Sweden. Continue through fertile farmlands and along the shores of peaceful Lake Vättern to Stockholm, beautifully situated on an island-studded bay.
Day 6 – Day 6: Stockholm to Helsinki via Baltic Cruise
- Stockholm
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- Stockholm City Hall
- Karlaplan
- Battery Park
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Explore Stockholm with a local expert. Visit the imposing City Hall, home to the Golden Hall covered with 18 million gilded mosaic tiles. Cross the harbour to Gamla Stan, the city's medieval heart, to see the cathedral and the Royal Palace. In the afternoon, board a cruise ship for an overnight voyage to Finland. Enjoy dinner onboard and marvel at the breathtakingly beautiful scenery from your sea-view cabin.
Day 7 – Day 7: Exploring Helsinki
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- Helsinki Cathedral
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Disembark your Baltic cruise and explore Helsinki, a trendsetting city known for its fashion and design. Wander through a traditional food market with a local expert, sampling local delicacies like liquorice and smoked reindeer.
Day 8 – Day 8: Helsinki to Porvoo and Back
- Porvoo
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- Kaisaniemi botanic garden
- Porvoo Cathedral
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Venture into the lush Finnish countryside and visit Bosgård Organic Farm. Learn about their sustainable practices and sample authentic farm produce. Later, visit the picturesque town of Porvoo, one of Finland's most photographed places. Spend the evening at leisure back in Helsinki.
Day 9 – Day 9: Helsinki to Tallinn
- Tallinn
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- Freedom Square
- Toompea Castle
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Cross the sea to Estonia and explore Tallinn, a city straight out of a fairy-tale. Stroll through the cobbled streets of the Old Town with a local expert, learning about Estonian arts and crafts. Alternatively, walk up Toompea Hill for panoramic views of the city, and visit the market square with its old German weighing house, pharmacy, and Town Hall. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to browse Tallinn's shops, famous for fine amber and silver jewellery.
Day 10 – Day 10: Tallinn to Riga
- Riga
- Tallinn
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- Riga Central Market
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Travel to the Latvian capital of Riga. Explore Riga's Old Town with a local expert, including a visit to the old aircraft hangars that now house the Riga Central Market, one of the largest in Eastern Europe. Sample some of the local delicacies as you wander through the maze of stalls.
Day 11 – Day 11: Riga to Vilnius via Hill of Crosses
- Vilnius
- Riga
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- Hill of Crosses
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Cross into Lithuania and visit the Hill of Crosses before arriving in the capital city of Vilnius. Walk along the streets of bohemian Užupis, a Vilnius neighbourhood that proclaimed itself a republic in 2002. A member of the government introduces you to its quirky history and artistic flair. Choose from a hand-picked selection of local restaurants for your evening meal.
Day 12 – Day 12: Vilnius to Warsaw via Augustow
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- Kanał Augustowski
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Pass by the lakeside town of Augustow during a scenic journey through Masuria, a region blessed with a plethora of lakes and forests. Your destination will be the Polish capital, Warsaw, faithfully rebuilt after the devastation of World War II.
Day 13 – Day 13: Exploring Warsaw
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- Łazienki Park
- Old Town Market Square
- Centro Historico
- Palace of Culture and Science
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Join a local expert for an exploration of Warsaw. Pass by the tiered Palace of Culture and stroll through Łazienki Park to the Chopin Memorial. Take a moment to reflect at the Monument to Ghetto Heroes, before walking to the Market Square in the Old Town. In the evening, join your newfound friends and travel director for a celebration dinner at a local restaurant, enjoying a fine selection of local dishes with wine.
Day 14 – Day 14: Farewell Warsaw
- Warsaw - Departure day
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It's time to say goodbye to your new friends as your journey through Northern Europe comes to an end. Depart Warsaw at your leisure.
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