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Overview
The Baltic Express Plus offers a relaxed, mindful way to explore Northern Europe in small groups of up to 12. Enjoy slow train and ferry travel, vibrant capitals, nature hikes, and authentic local experiences, staying in central 3/4-star hotels with half-board.
Highlights
Description
This 10-day journey through Northern Europe is designed for small groups of no more than 12 travelers, offering a personalized and sustainable travel experience. The adventure combines slow train and ferry travel through scenic landscapes, lively city discoveries, and authentic local immersion, guided by expert trip leaders who bring each destination to life. Travelers stay in centrally located 3/4-star hotels with comfortable half-board arrangements. Highlights include Stockholm’s historic islands, Helsinki’s Nordic design, medieval Tallinn, Latvia’s Gauja National Park and Riga’s Art Nouveau district, and Vilnius’ baroque Old Town and Trakai Castle. Optional excursions explore national parks, lakeside villages, and scenic Baltic waterways. Every step of the journey is mindful of the environment, with a carbon footprint offset through tree planting in the regions visited. Combining culture, nature, and everyday life, this journey offers a thoughtful, immersive, and unforgettable Northern European experience.
What's included
Itinerary
Baltic Express Plus – 10 Days
Day 1: Stockholm – Arrival & First Stroll
Arrival in Stockholm and explore the city’s historic islands and charming streets. Optional early arrival for a deeper dive into the city.
Overnight: Hotel Freys 3/4* (or similar)
Day 2: Stockholm & Overnight Baltic Sea Cruise
Guided highlights tour of Stockholm, including City Hall and Gamla Stan. Afternoon free for museums or shopping. Board the Viking Line/Silja Line for an overnight cruise to Helsinki. Private cabin with porthole, buffet dinner included.
Overnight: Viking Line/Silja Line, A-class cabin with porthole
Day 3: Helsinki & Ferry to Tallinn
Guided walk through Helsinki’s iconic squares, Temppeliaukio Church, and Market Hall. Afternoon ferry to Tallinn.
Overnight: Hotel Shnelli/Europa 3/4* (or similar)
Day 4: Tallinn – Medieval Old Town
Explore Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with fortress walls, cobbled streets, and historic squares. Optional offbeat tour includes Seaplane Harbor and creative districts. Evening social dinner with drinks.
Overnight: Hotel Shnelli/Europa 3/4* (or similar)
Day 5: Sigulda & Gauja National Park
Scenic train journey through Latvian forests to Sigulda. Guided walk in Gauja National Park, visit Segewold Castle, and meet a local artisan at a walking-stick workshop.
Overnight: Hotel Sigulda 3/4* (or similar)
Day 6: Gauja National Park & Riga
Hike the Valley of Caves, visit Turaida Castle, Krimulda Manor with wine tasting, and cross the valley by cable car. Train to Riga. Dinner with folk dancing.
Overnight: Opera Hotel 3/4* (or similar)
Day 7: Riga – Old Town & Art Nouveau
Guided tour of Riga’s medieval Old Town, Art Nouveau district, and Central Market. Afternoon free for independent exploration.
Overnight: Opera Hotel 3/4* (or similar)
Day 8: Free Day or Kemeri National Park
Optional train excursion to Kemeri National Park with a bog trail hike and lunch in nature. Afternoon train to Vilnius, passing the symbolic Hill of Crosses.
Overnight: Hotel Conti 3/4* (or similar)
Day 9: Vilnius & Trakai
Guided walk through Vilnius’ baroque Old Town and University. Optional excursion to Trakai to visit the lakeside castle and explore Karaite heritage. Farewell dinner.
Overnight: Hotel Conti 3/4* (or similar)
Day 10: Vilnius & Departure
Morning free to explore Vilnius at your own pace before departure or onward journey.
Overnight: Not included; departure day
Trip Details:
Small group of up to 12 travelers, slow train and ferry travel, expert local guides, centrally located 3/4-star hotels, half-board included, authentic cultural and nature experiences, and sustainable travel with carbon footprint offset through tree planting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time does the Baltic Express Plus: 10-Day Rail & Sail take?
Baltic Express Plus: 10-Day Rail & Sail duration is 10 days.
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