Porvoo Travel Guides and Tours

See the lands of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland on your 14-day tour. See the city of Hans Christian Andersen, following the footsteps of Hamlet, enjoy the scenery of the Norwegian fjords, cruise to Finland, and see medieval architecture. Trip costs include: Round-trip transatlantic air transportation with a major airline, airport transfers and escorts The services of a multilingual Go Ahead Tour Director A licensed or registered city guide in Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki 10 nights accommodation in comfortable, well-located hotels with twin beds and private bath or shower 2 nights accommodation in comfortable overnight ferry cabins that include twin-bedded rooms with private shower All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling and local taxes Buffet breakfast (B) daily 4 three-course dinners including wine or beer (D) Private deluxe motorcoach Guided sightseeing and entrance fees to select sights as described Go Ahead travel bag and membership in our World Traveler Club, which includes credit toward your next tour Walking on tour: Most guided sightseeing on Scandinavian Heritage is done by private motorcoach, with some more moderate walking in Stockholm in the city’s Old Town—featuring the typical, medieval-style winding and uneven streets. During free time, take advantage of extremely efficient public transportation in the Scandinavian countries.

Denmark’s capital is the starting point on this exploration of the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea. Begin with guided sightseeing in Copenhagen before a ferry crossing takes you to Rostock, Germany, to board your motorcoach. Travel to the fascinating city of Berlin, Germany’s “once-again” capital; to Poland, with overnights in Poznan and Warsaw; and to Vilnius, Lithuania, where guided sightseeing reveals how this city was influenced by the many invaders who left their marks. Visit the baroque Palace of Rundale on the way to Riga, Latvia’s capital and one of the most beautiful cities in the Baltics. Guided sightseeing shows off the highlights, including Riga Castle and the Dome Cathedral. Cross Gauja National Park and enter Estonia, with a stop in the seaside town of Parnu. Spend two nights in Tallinn and explore its Old Town, then on to Russia for guided sightseeing in Peter the Great’s splendid St. Petersburg. Traveling on the stretch of land between Lake Ladoga and the Baltic Sea, cross back from East to West and arrive in Helsinki, Finland’s capital. See Senate Square and the Cathedral, then embark on an overnight ferry to Stockholm, Sweden, where you’ll see the main city highlights on a guided tour—the perfect ending to a perfect vacation.

Warsaw, Berlin

Few places on earth are as fascinating as those you will visit on this extraordinary vacation. Begin in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, where you will experience the enchanting beauty of the land of reindeer and the midnight sun. Highlights include an Arctic Circle crossing and visits to Santa’s workshop, the Gold Museum, Finland’s main national park, and the open-air Sámi Museum. On to Norway, where fjords and pristine landscapes are the order of the day. Drive to the North Cape, take a spectacular coastal cruise from Honningsvåg to Hammerfest, then back on land through forests and past lakes, waterfalls, and archetypal wooden churches. Visit Narvik with its war museum, Mo, and Trondheim with its beautiful fjord. Arrive in Sweden to marvel at the grand mountain scenery and rural countryside. Visit Lake Siljan with its shoreside villages, and the university town of Uppsala. Continue to Stockholm for guided sightseeing of the beautiful Swedish capital with its canals, lakes, palaces, and parks. An overnight ferry returns you to Finland for a guided tour of Helsinki and the conclusion of your grand vacation.

Mora, Rovaniemi, Trondheim, North Cape, Uppsala, Narvik, Mo

Boats, trains, and horse-drawn buggies help you discover this magical region. From the scenic harbors of Copenhagen, the breathtaking fjords of Norway, and the charm and beauty of Stockholm - experience the majesty that is Scandinavia. In Copenhagen, you'll visit the fantasy world of Tivoli Gardens and tour this culturally rich city. In Norway, take a scenic train ride to Myrdal for an unforgettable trip along the famed Flam Railway - a 12-mile journey that passes mighty waterfalls and amazing fjords. Visit Lillehammer, site of the 1994 Winter Olympics; meet local farmers at Annexstad Farm: and in Oslo, enjoy touring the city and visiting the Viking Ship Museum and Norwegian Folk Museum.

Airport transfers in Copenhagen on day 2 and in St. Petersburg on day 10 Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling 8 breakfasts (BB) and 3 three-course dinners (D) including a Farewell Dinner (FD) with wine Services of a professional Tour Director Private luxury motorcoach with airconditioning, reclining seats and emergency restroom Express train Copenhagen/Stockholm Overnight ferry Stockholm/Helsinki in a private cabin with en suite shower/ washroom Express train Helsinki/St. Petersburg Sightseeing with a local guide: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg Special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges where applicable Portfolio of travel documents

Copenhagen Stockholm Helsinki st. petersburg Sightseeing Highlights Copenhagen: Stockholm: Helsinki: St. Petersburg: Dining Highlights 8 hot buffet breakfasts. 2 three-course dinners. Farewell dinner with wine in St. Petersburg. 11 meals in total First Class Travel Highlights First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, hotel baggage handling fees and local taxes (note: porterage is not included at train stations). Sightseeing by air-conditioned coach with reclining seats. Express train from Copenhagen to Stockholm. Overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki. Express train from Helsinki to St. Petersburg. The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors. A qualified local city guide in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and St. Petersburg. A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 9 (conditions apply) Airport Transfers London Gateways: Important – Please Note: For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed. For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date. Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer. In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled. All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service. In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers. Heathrow Airport: Gatwick Airport: European Gateways: Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer. Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation. Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure. Click here to see scheduled transfer times.