Scandinavia & Baltics Christmas & New Year – Highlights 20 Days

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December 21, 2026
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Bucket List Group Travel > Global Bucket List > Scandinavia & Baltics Christmas & New Year – Highlights 20 Days
Overview
This is the ultimate festive journey through Scandinavia & the Baltics! Experience festive Copenhagen, see Stockholm’s sights, celebrate Christmas in Bergen and ring in the New Year in Helsinki! Then, behold the Baltics. Discover Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Explore Gdansk and Warsaw in Poland. 20 days, 8 countries, countless festive moments!
 
Itinerary

Day01Copenhagen Arrival

Description:
Your Best of Scandinavia and the Baltics Christmas tour begins today in wintery Copenhagen! Meet up with your tour leader at the hotel before joining an expert local guide to discover Denmark’s enchanting capital. Tick off some of the city’s top sights including the Little Mermaid Statue and the picture-perfect Nyhavn Waterfront. This evening, enjoy a group welcome dinner.

Meals: Dinner

Day02Copenhagen: Free Day

Description:
Look forward to a free day in Copenhagen! This charming city is full of colour and creativity. Join today’s optional excursion and experience a canal cruise, learn more about Denmark’s history with a visit to the National Museum and enjoy free time for lunch at a local market. This is the best way to experience Copenhagen’s local culture.

Meals: breakfast

Day03Copenhagen - Odense - Aarhus - Hirtshals (ferry port)

Description:
Today’s first stop is Odense, famously the birthplace of fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen. Next stop is Denmark’s second-biggest city, Aarhus. Embark on an orientation tour of this buzzing city which offers a blend of contemporary architecture and Viking history. Finally, arrive at the Hirtshals ferry port and settle in for an overnight ferry towards Bergen, Norway!

Meals: breakfast

Day04Overnight ferry - Bergen (Christmas Eve)

Description:
Hei Norway! Wake up and admire the beauty of Norway’s nature while cruising towards Bergen. Upon arrival, embark on an orientation tour. See the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Quay, decorated with sparkling Christmas lights, and the picturesque city centre. This afternoon, join an excursion to some quaint fishing villages near Bergen for a glimpse into local life and a Christmas Eve lunch.

Meals: breakfast

Day05 Bergen: Free Day (Christmas Day)

Description:
Merry Christmas! Or, “God Jul”. Enjoy a free day to experience this magical city in all its festive glory. Join the popular Festive Bergen+ optional excursion. Embark on a guided Bryggen tour and a ride on the Fløibanen funicular up Fløyen mountain! End this festive day with a drink at Bergen’s incredible Magic Ice Bar before an included Christmas dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day06Bergen - Flam - Gudvangen

Description:
After breakfast, head to today’s first stop, Gudvangen, a breathtaking village at the end of Nærøyfjord – one of Norway’s most spectacular fjords. Embark on an exciting optional excursion to a Viking village followed by a fjord cruise through the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjorden fjords! Enjoy free time in Flam before heading to tonight’s accommodation. Dinner is at the hotel tonight.

Meals: breakfast,supper

Day07Gudvangen - Oslo

Description:
Today, travel to Oslo, Norway’s effortlessly cool capital city. En route, stop at the fascinating Gol Stave Church and snap some pictures of this unique structure! Upon arrival in Oslo, set off on a walking tour of this compact city. Admire the Royal Palace and Akershus Castle. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore at your own pace.

Meals: breakfast

Day08Oslo - Karlstad - Stockholm

Description:
Travel to Sweden today! Halfway between Oslo and Stockholm lies the city of Karlstad. Sitting on the shores of Lake Vänern, Karlstad is beloved for its natural beauty. In the evening, arrive in Stockholm, Sweden’s captivating capital, and check into the hotel. Traditional Swedish meatballs are on the dinner menu tonight!

Meals: Breakfast

Day09Stockholm: Free Day

Description:
God morgon, Stockholm! Today is free to experience this captivating city as you wish. But first, join a local guide for a tour of Stockholm’s most iconic sights including the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan (the old town). Later, join an optional excursion, which includes a tour of the historic Royal Palace and a visit to the fascinating Vasa Museum!

Meals: Breakfast

Day10Stockholm - Sigtuna - Overnight ferry to Helsinki

Description:
Leaving Stockholm this morning, travel to Sigtuna. Discover Sweden’s oldest town on an orientation tour. This afternoon, hop aboard the overnight ferry from Sweden to Helsinki. Enjoy a range of onboard entertainment and admire the views as you cruise. Tonight, why not indulge in an optional Swedish buffet dinner?

Meals: Breakfast

Day11 Helsinki (New Year’s Eve)

Description:
Welcome to Helsinki, the seaside capital city of Finland. Set off on a walking and driving tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Discover some of the many highlights of Helsinki including Senate Square, the towering Helsinki and Upsenski cathedrals and Havis Amanda. Tonight, sit down for a group dinner and celebrate the last night of the year together!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day12Helsinki: Free Day

Description:
After last night’s celebrations, enjoy a free day to wander around the city, relax or sightsee. Join the Helsinki+ excursion to visit the nearby Suomenlinna island, the interactive Helsinki City Museum and a local café! Finland consumes more coffee than any other country. Be sure to try out some beloved brew at one of the city’s many cafés!

Meals: Breakfast

Day13Helsinki - Tallinn

Description:
Depart Helsinki this morning and catch a ferry to Tallinn, Estonia’s enchanting capital city. Arriving in the afternoon, soak up Tallinn’s unmatched medieval atmosphere with lunch at a historic restaurant in the Old Town square. Then, join a local guide on a walking tour of this fairytale city’s striking spires, colourful houses and incredible viewpoints.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day14 Tallinn - Pärnu - Latvian Military Cemetery - Riga

Description:
This morning, head to Pärnu, a resort city home to picturesque houses and creative street art. Then, travel to Riga, Latvia. First stop is the Latvian Military Cemetery, a national monument honouring over 2,000 Latvian soldiers. After hotel check-in, enjoy an orientation tour through Riga’s Old Town which is renowned for its exceptional Art Nouveau architecture.

Meals: Breakfast

Day15Riga - Hill of Crosses - Vilnius

Description:
The last (but certainly not least) of the Baltic states awaits! Cross the border into Lithuania and visit the mysterious Hill of Crosses. Later, arrive in Vilnius, Lithuania’s beautiful capital. Set off on an orientation tour. Discover the UNESCO-listed Old Town and exquisite Baroque architecture. Enjoy free time to explore before sitting down for dinner at a traditional restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day16Vilnius - Trakai - Gdansk

Description:
Before leaving Lithuania, travel to Trakai, a quaint town home to a magnificent island castle which is particularly magical in winter. Then, relax as the coach crosses the border into Poland. Arrive in Gdansk, a charming and scenic port city, this evening. Marvel at Gdansk’s blend of architectural styles on an orientation tour before tonight’s included dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day17Gdansk: Free Day

Description:
Begin the day with a locally guided walking tour of this beautiful city. Experience the gorgeous Old Town and Long Market Square. The rest of the day is free to spend however you wish. Take a stroll along the Motława riverside, admire the ornate interior of Gdansk Town Hall or take in the views from the Amber Sky ferris wheel!

Meals: Breakfast

Day18 Gdansk - Malbork Castle - Toruń - Warsaw

Description:
Say goodbye to Gdansk and take a trip to the UNESCO-listed Malbork Castle, the world’s largest! Embark on a guided tour of this awe-inspiring 13th-century castle and fortress. The next stop is the medieval town of Toruń, yet another UNESCO site! Here, enjoy an interactive gingerbread demonstration! Then, head to Warsaw and check into the hotel for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day19Warsaw

Description:
Witam Warsaw! Discover Poland’s historic and enigmatic capital city this morning with a local guide. The rest of the day is free to explore or to join the Warsaw Cultural Highlights optional excursion. Dive deep into Warsaw’s delicious cuisine and Jewish history on this unmissable tour. Celebrate the last night on tour with the Evening in Warsaw excursion!

Meals: Breakfast

Day20Warsaw Departure

Description:
After a jam-packed 20-day festive journey through Scandinavia & the Baltics, the tour comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Don’t forget to exchange content details with your newfound travel buddies before travelling onwards to your next destination. Expat Explore wishes you a safe trip home and cannot wait to see you on tour again with us soon!

Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions

Price Includes

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Copenhagen
  • Discover Odense on an orientation tour
  • Explore the unique city of Aarhus
  • Relax on an overnight ferry cruise to Norway
  • See Norway’s fjords
  • Explore Bergen on an orientation tour
  • Experience Norway’s scenery
  • Visit Gudvangen
  • See Gol Stave Church
  • See the highlights of Oslo with a local guide
  • Discover Karlstad on an orientation tour
  • Tuck into Swedish meatballs
  • Explore Stockholm with a local guide
  • Catch an overnight ferry to Finland
  • Visit Sigtuna; Sweden’s oldest town
  • Discover the highlights of Helsinki with a local guide
  • Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a local Helsinki dinner
  • Catch a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
  • Enjoy lunch at a mediaeval restaurant in Tallinn
  • Tour Tallinn with a local guide
  • Sightsee in Pärnu
  • Visit the Latvian Military Cemetery
  • Discover Riga; Latvia’s vibrant capital
  • Visit the Hill of Crosses
  • Explore Vilnius; capital of Lithuania
  • Discover Trakai Castle
  • Discover Gdansk; an enchanting Polish port city
  • Delve into Gdansk’s history with a local guide
  • Explore Malbork Castle
  • Enjoy a gingerbread workshop in Torun
  • Explore Warsaw with a local guide
  • 19 Nights (3 & 4 star hotels & ferry)
  • 19 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 8 Dinners
  • Air-conditioned coach | Ferry
  • Fully-guided tour

Price Excludes

  • Flight tickets.
  • Airport transfers
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Insurance. (it is mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this trip)
  • Voluntary tipping of guides and staff.
  • Items of personal nature.
Tour Information
Tour Start Tour End Country
Copenhagen 
Warsaw
8 Countries
Flights
  • Arrival: Day01 before 3pm (flexible)
  • Return: Day20 anytime after breakfast 
Arrival Airport:  Copenhagen International Airport (Denmark)
Departure Airport:  Lotnisko Chopina Warszawa Airport (Warsaw)
* Minimum number of members requires for all group tour. Please confirm with the organizer before any flight booking!
Route
FAQ

I'm a solo traveler, can I still join the tour?

Yes of course, As all our tours are for solo travelers. You will travel with like-minded and fun-loving people who like to explore new destinations and activities like yourself.

I want to join with my partner or friends; is it possible?

No condition for fun! You can always join the group tours with anyone by your side either your partner or a group of crazy friends. We make sure to arrange accommodation and all other activities accordingly. Do you want to know the lined-up list of tours; please check our tour finder section for more details.

I am travelling solo, do I have to pay single supplement?

No. All trip prices are based on double occupancy rooms. You will be paired with another solo traveler of the same gender to share the accommodation. If you enrolled with another person, you’ll room with that person. Although single supplement option is available if you prefer a room for yourself. If you are interested in a single room please select the single supplement package while booking.

What are the accommodation options?

We offer luxurious hotels, budgeted motels, spontaneous camps, handy lodges and every other possibility at your destination.

What is cancellation policy?

If you cancel your booking cancellation fees could apply. A cancellation will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation. If you cancel a trip:

More than 60 days prior to departure you will receive a full refund less deposit amount
Between 45 to 60 days prior to departure we will retain the deposit or 50% of the amount paid (whichever is greater)
Less than 45 days prior to departure we receive the right to not refund any of the costs paid

Do I need a Travel Medical insurance?

Yes, Travel insurance is required for all international trips. Insurance covers (and reimburses you) for things like trip cancellation, trip interruption, and trip delay, lost or delayed baggage, medical coverage, medical evacuation, etc.

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4 years ago
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Maria Guran
4 years ago
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Christopher Tucciarone
4 years ago
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lucy king
4 years ago
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5 years ago
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Harriet Drake
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6 years ago
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7 years ago
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James U Calizaire
7 years ago
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Joe Gresci
7 years ago
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Rahma Hejja
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