Overview
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In each city, enjoy guided sightseeing of the must-see attractions. In Warsaw, visit the Stare Miasto (Old Town), founded in the 13th century—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and 14th-century St. John’s Cathedral, once the spot for weddings, coronations, and royal funerals. In Vilnius, visit the Old University, founded in 1569 by Jesuit monks, and the KGB Museum, situated in the former KGB building, which tells about the occupation regimes that took over Lithuania from 1942-1990. In Riga, walk through the Art Nouveau Quarter and the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a variety of architectural styles—romantic, gothic, baroque, classic, and modern. Tallinn's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with watchtowers, cobbled lanes, and medieval houses. Here, visit the onion-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Estonia's opulent Russian Orthodox cathedral and the medieval St. Nicholas’ Church.
Helsinki's sightseeing features a visit to the Lutheran Cathedral, completed in 1852, the Sibelius Monument and Helsinki’s famous open-air market. Among the many sights you’ll see in St. Petersburg, visit the Hermitage Museum, with one of the world’s finest art collections, and magnificent St. Isaac's Cathedral.
Globus has included some special experiences for you, such as a private Chopin concert in Warsaw, a Riga Balsam and Laima chocolate tasting in Riga, a visit to Vilnius’ artist quarter Užupis, and a specialty dinner in St. Petersburg. All of this—and much more—await you on this fantastic Baltics and Northern Europe tour.
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Stare Miasto and St. John’s Cathedral; LF private Chopin concert
VILNIUS Guided walking tour, visit the Old University and the KGB Museum, and LF Vilnius’ artist quarter, Užupis
HILL OF CROSSES Take pictures of the memorial site
RIGA Guided sightseeing, including a walking tour of the Old Town and a visit to the Art Nouveau quarter; LF Riga Balsam and Laima chocolate tasting
TALLINN Guided sightseeing, visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Nicholas’ Church
TALLIN–HELSINKI Ferry crossing
HELSINKI Guided sightseeing, visit the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air market
ST. PETERSBURG
Guided sightseeing, visit Hermitage Museum and St. Isaac's Cathedral; Visit Catherine Palace (if closed visit Pavlovsk Palace instead)
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 11 breakfasts, 5 dinners
WARSAW, POLAND.
Day1
Welcome to Warsaw! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
WARSAW
Day2
Hear about the tormented, often tragic history of this important gateway between East and West during your guided sightseeing tour. Visit the medieval STARE MIASTO (Old Town) with its market square and the 14th-century St. John’s CATHEDRAL, a masterpiece of post-war reconstruction. Sightseeing also features the “wedding cake” Palace of Culture and Science, the remnants of the Jewish ghetto, and a picture stop at the Ghetto Monument. Later, LF attend a PRIVATE CHOPIN CONCERT. Tonight, why not join an optional Polish dinner?
Meals included:
- Breakfast
WARSAW–VILNIUS, LITHUANIA
Day3
The next days are dedicated to the three small Baltic countries that quite recently regained their independence. Each has its own language and distinct culture. First, travel to Lithuania, the largest and southernmost of the three. Arrive in the capital, Vilnius, once the splendid center of the mighty Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Today’s Distance: 342 mi / 550 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VILNIUS
Day4
Vilnius’ picturesque historic nucleus is clustered around the remains of a castle built by Prince Gediminas in 1323. Your Local Guide will accompany you on a walk from Cathedral Square through narrow, winding lanes to the OLD UNIVERSITY, founded by Jesuits in 1569. Also visit the KGB MUSEUM, and end your tour with a LF visit to Vilnius’ artist quarter, UŽUPIS.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VILNIUS–RIGA, LATVIA
Day5
Enjoy a scenic drive from the Neris River through a landscape of alternating dark forests, swamps, and lush pastures. Stop at the Hill of Crosses memorial site on your way to the Baltic port of Riga, the Latvian capital.
Today’s Distance: 174 mi / 280 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
RIGA
Day6
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the historic center on the right bank of the Daugava River and a walking tour of the OLD TOWN and the ART NOUVEAU QUARTER. Don’t miss the opportunity to LF TASTE Riga Balsam (a traditional Latvian herbal liqueur) and Laima chocolate. The afternoon and evening are at leisure; exciting optional excursions are available.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
RIGA–TALLINN, ESTONIA
Day7
Trace the coastline of the Gulf of Riga past the Estonian health resort of Pärnu, a site inhabited since the early Stone Age, on your way to Tallinn, capital of the smallest of the Baltic countries. During your afternoon sightseeing with a Local Guide, discover the Hanseatic Old Town with its 15th-century Lühike Jalg Gate, and visit the onion-domed ALEXANDER NEVSKY CATHEDRAL and the medieval ST. NICHOLAS’ CHURCH.
Today’s Distance: 211 mi / 340 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
TALLINN–HELSINKI, FINLAND
Day8
This morning, travel by FERRY across the Baltic Sea to Helsinki. Guided sightseeing includes major sights, such as the City Hall and Parliament House, the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL, and the SIBELIUS MONUMENT. Browse for souvenirs in Helsinki’s OPEN-AIR MARKET. Tonight, dinner has been prepared at the hotel to celebrate the success of your Baltic stay.
Today’s Distance: 37 mi / 60 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HELSINKI–ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Day9
A pleasant drive to St. Petersburg, where you will visit magnificent ST. ISAAC’S CATHEDRAL with a Local Guide. This evening, get a real taste of traditional Russian delicacies and enjoy LF dinner at your hotel with caviar, blini, pickled cucumber, and vodka.
Today’s Distance: 267 mi / 430 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ST. PETERSBURG
Day10
Guided sightseeing starts with the Winter Palace complex, now home to the world-famous HERMITAGE MUSEUM, with celebrated works by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ST. PETERSBURG
Day11
Travel to Pushkin and visit magnificent CATHERINE PALACE (if closed visit Pavlovsk Palace instead). The balance of the day is at leisure; optional activities are available to further explore this fascinating city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ST. PETERSBURG
Day12
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Slight changes to the day-by-day itinerary cannot be excluded.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Mercure Warsaw Centrum
First-Class
Mercure Warsaw Centrum is located in the city center, right next to the Golden Terraces, the largest shopping center in Warsaw.
Location
Ul.Zlota 48/54, Warsaw, Poland
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Beauty Salon
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Television
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
Holiday Inn Vilnius
Superior First-Class
Enjoying a perfect location close to the historic Old Town, this modern property offers 134 guestrooms, Free Wi-Fi access, mini gym and sauna. An extensive range of international dishes, as well as rib specialities are served in the restaurant and an array of drinks and cocktails can be enjoyed in the lounge bar.
Location
Seimyniskiu Str 1, Vilnius, Lithuania
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Phone
Hilton Garden Inn Riga Old Town
Enjoy a pleasant stay surrounded by historic attractions at the new Hilton Garden Inn Riga Old Town. Unwind in a comfortable and contemporary guestroom with all the amenities you need for a great stay. Dine at the on-site casual steakhouse, Beef Room, and enjoy the view from the summertime terrace. Keep up your workout regimen in the fitness center, keep clothes fresh with coin laundry, and pick up a snack at our 24-hour convenience shop.
Location
Grecinieku 25, Riga, Latvia
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Wake-Up Calls
Original Sokos Viru
Superior First-Class
Located on the edge of Tallinn's charming medieval Old Town, this 93-room hotel conveys an upbeat mood and ambience with its fresh, bright and cheerful décor. Each floor has its own Coffee Lounge with snacks and a book corner.
Location
Viru Valsak. 4, Tallinn, Estonia
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Complimentary Newspaper
Radisson Blu Aleksanteri
Superior First-Class
Located in the very heart of Helsinki, this hotel combines the best parts of a home-like boutique hotel and a major international chain hotel. The in-house restaurant offers a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients while the bar offers a wide selection of exclusive wines and craft beers. Leisure options include a fitness center and a sauna. Complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel.
Location
Albertinkatu 34, Helsinki, Finland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
Angleterre
Superior First-Class
This superior standard on St. Isaac's Square has 193 stylish rooms all equipped with climate control, satellite TV, a safe, and a minibar. Amenities include a brasserie-style restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine, a caviar bar, a fitness center, and a beauty salon.
Location
St. Isaac's Square, St. Petersburg, Russia
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Room Service
- Pay Movies
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
