11 Day Baltics Christmas Markets with Helsinki - Wednesday Departure
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Tour Code:
PL-LT-LV-EE-
Start City:
Warsaw
End City:
Helsinki
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Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
11 days
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| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Brochure Land & Air Price | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Dec 03, 2025 | Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 | Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 | Get Quote |
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DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart for Poland
Depart for Poland
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Warsaw
Arrive in Warsaw, Poland's capital, and transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Warsaw
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Friday - Warsaw City Tour, Christmas Market
Begin the day with a city tour of Warsaw. Visit Lazienki Park, to view the Chopin Monument. Then, travel along the Royal Route with its historic monuments, and residences towards the Warsaw Ghetto. Stop at the inspiring memorial that commemorates the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. Walk through the cobbled streets of the Old Town to Market Square. View the Cathedral of St. John, and the Royal Castle. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore Warsaw's Christmas market with a variety of wooden stalls full of decorations, holiday gifts, sweets, and hot dishes
Overnight: Warsaw
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Saturday - Travel to Vilnius
Depart Warsaw this morning, and head north towards Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The drive takes you through the northern part of Poland. Stop along the way for lunch. Afterward, continue the journey, and arrive in Vilnius late afternoon. Check into the hotel with time to settle in before dinner tonight
Overnight: Vilnius
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Sunday - Vilnius City Tour, Christmas Markets
Embark on a city tour of Vilnius, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Baroque Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, known for its exceptional interior, with about two thousand stucco statues. View St. Anne's Church, a superb example of Gothic architecture, Vilnius University, Gediminas Tower, and Vilnius Castle in the Upper Town. Spend free time for lunch on your own, and to wander along the lanes of the town with its quaint shops. Don't miss the optional afternoon tour to red brick Trakai Castle* on Galve Lake, standing on an island by itself completely surrounded by water. This historic, and world-famous Gothic Palace was built by Lithuanian dukes, and once served as their residence. Time to stroll the grounds, and visit the Palace Museum before returning to Vilnius. This evening, immerse yourself in the festive spirit of the Christmas markets*Trakai Castle is closed on Monday, and Tuesday.
Optional: Excursion to Trakai Castle
Overnight: Vilnius
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Monday - Travel to Riga, Christmas Market
Morning drive to the Latvian capital of Riga, situated at the mouth of the Daugava River. This sophisticated, and beautiful historic city on the Baltic coast was named the "Little Paris of the North." Upon arrival take an orientation walk through the city's delightful Old Town. Free time to explore the enchanting Christmas market, where festive lights, traditional handicrafts, and seasonal delights create a magical atmosphere. Tonight, have dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Riga
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Tuesday - Riga City Tour, Travel to Tallinn, Christmas Market
Today, explore Riga's impressive architecture, and historic landmarks. On the tour, view Riga Castle, dating back to the 1440s, St. Jacobs Cathedral, and St. Peter's Church, one of the oldest, and most valuable monuments of medieval architecture in the Baltic States, among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Stop at the impressive Freedom (Liberty) Monument honoring soldiers killed during the War of Independence, bearing a symbolic female holding aloft three stars representing the 3 regions of Latvia during the first republic. Later, depart for Tallinn, the northernmost Baltic capital. Arrive, and check into the hotel. Spend the rest of the day, visiting the Christmas market, and browse the stalls full of decorations, holiday gifts and local delicacies
Overnight: Tallinn
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Wednesday - Tallinn City Tour
Discover Tallinn today with its cobbled streets set beneath spires of 14th century churches. Continue to the Song Festival grounds, and the spectacular ruins of the 15th century St. Bridget's Convent rising along the banks of the Pirita River. Then, tour the upper part of the Old Town, and view the pink Baroque-style Toompea Castle, Estonia's traditional seat of power, and the Gothic Town Hall. Visit the Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral built in the style of a 17th century Moscow church. Tonight, dinner is at a local restaurant
Overnight: Tallinn
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Thursday - Ferry to Helsinki, City Tour of Helsinki
Embark on a scenic ferry journey to Finland's capital city of Helsinki, crossing the Baltic Sea. Have lunch on board while enjoying the views of the coastline, and the archipelago along the way. Arrive, and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, take a city tour of Helsinki, where you'll explore iconic landmarks such as Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, and Uspenski Cathedral. Learn about the city's rich culture, history, and stunning architecture. Tonight, treat yourself to a delightful dinner of Finnish delicacies in one of Helsinki's many innovative restaurants
Overnight: Helsinki
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10, Friday - Christmas Market
Today is at leisure to visit the Helsinki Christmas market located in Senate Square. Experience the magic of the holiday season. Stroll through the stalls filled with traditional decorations, unique gifts, and local delicacies. Opportunity to sample Finnish treats such gingerbread cookies, joulutorttu (Christmas pastry), and smoked salmon. At dinner tonight, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Helsinki
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11, Saturday - Depart Finland
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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