Welcome to Warsaw! 

Transfer to the hotel and free time. You will be provided with the information required for the beginning of the trip in the afternoon; otherwise, the information will appear on the information panels at the hotel reception area.

Note:

- Remember that hotels check-in time is usually at 14:00 hrs. If you require more hours of room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.

- The schedules that you will find in this itinerary are indicative. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the trip, may adjust the schedules.

- All the following hotels are for your reference only, you may check-in other similar hotels.
Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

09:00 hrs. - after the brekfast we will have an approximately 2-and-a-half-hour city tour of WARSAW with a local guide. The city, with almost two million inhabitants and the political and economic center of Poland, represents a combination of modern architecture and restored historic buildings. We will have a walk through the charming old town, with its historic buildings of 17 and 18 centuries, the remains of the medieval wall, the cathedral of St. John, the Royal Palace and its cobbled streets, all restored after its destruction during the Second World War and now declared a world heritage site. We will see the Palace of Culture, a skyscraper gift from the Soviet Union, we will remember, what was the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe and we will walk through Lazienkowski Park, where the Chopin monument is located.

Free time in the afternoon, when you can visit its museums (the National Museum and the Warsaw Uprising Museum) or stroll through its active center full of commercial life.

Scenery: farmland dotted with numerous lakes and forests. Typical brick architecture in the North, Baltic coast.

08.00 hrs- After breakfast we leave for the north of Poland.

10.30 hrs- Olsztynek – Arrival in this town that seems to transport us back in time. We visit the park-museum of popular architecture (admission included) and we can admire the wooden houses, the old mills or a traditional church.

12.30 hrs- Olsztynek. Departure.

13:45 hrs.- Elblag. We make a stop to see the longest navigable canal in Poland. We will visit the museum located in an area where boats are dragged on dry land to overcome unevenness on rails.

14:45 hrs.- Elblag- departure.

15:45 hrs.- Malbork. Once in the region of Pomerania, we will visit the impressive castle (admission included, green circuit), one of the largest medieval castles in Europe built in the 13th century by the Teutonic order and which has been declared a World Heritage Site.

17.30 hrs- Malbork, departure-

18:30 hrs- Gdansk - the old Danzig - in the evening. Its historic center is amazing and full of animation and life, we suggest you don´t miss a walk at night.

Note: you will spend the night on the ferry. Remember to bring a small bag with everything you might need for the night. Take your documentation with you, we enter Sweden.

Note: We recommend bringing a jacket to enjoy the ferry deck.

08.30 hrs. - After breakfast with our guide we will go to the European Solidarity Centre, an immense contemporary building that reminds us of the history of the “solidarity union” that marked the beginning of the fall of the Soviet Union, highlighting the monument to the fallen workers. After that we will include the admission to the Second World War Museum, this impressive museum, inaugurated in 2017, reminds us that between 3 and 6 million people died in Poland during that terrible war. Then we will have time for a walk in the historic center.

12:30 hrs- Gdansk, departure.

13:00 hrs.- Sopot - Arrival and time for a walk and lunch in this elegant spa city with a large beach on the Baltic Sea with lots of life. Its wooden pier is one of the longest in Europe and offers great views over the Bay of Gdansk.

17:30 hrs. - Sopot – We will depart to the port of Gdynia and take our modern night ferry (cruise characteristics) to go to Sweden. Scheduled departure is at 19:30 hrs. Accommodation in cabins (breakfast included).

 

06.30 hrs (approx)- Karlskrona. Arrival in the south of Sweden after the pleasant journey. We continue our trip.

10.30 hrs- Vastervik, time to get to know this charming town by the sea and with a beautiful historic center.

12.00 hrs- Vastervik, departure. Between lakes and forests we continue towards the north.

15:30 hrs.- Stockholm - arrival in the capital of Sweden, a beautiful city that extends over fourteen islands in the Baltic Sea archipelago connected to each other by numerous bridges and ferries. Stockholm is known for its rich history, stunning architecture and its combination of modernity and tradition. Free time in the afternoon. We recommend having a walk through the historic center and visiting its museums and parks.

 

Sightseeing tour of this gorgeous capital city built on 14 interconnected islands. Water is everywhere. We will visit Gamla Stand or the "City between the Bridges", Stockholm’s Old Town full of life where many of the monumental buildings are located such as the Nobel Museum, located next to Stortorget main square, which pays tribute to the winners of the Nobel Prizes , the Cathedral or the Royal Palace. When possible we can have a nice view from the Fjällgatan viewpoint.

Free time. We advise taking a walk through the centre and seeing the museum island. In the afternoon, we offer visitors an optional visit to the Town Hall and the Royal Ship Vasa.

Scenery: Very beautiful landscapes from the boat leaving Stockholm.

Notes: Tonight we embark on a night cruise; Carry your documentation (will be required when boarding) and prepare hand luggage (luggage will remain in the coach). Do not forget warm clothing to enjoy on the deck of the boat. In Finland, the currency used is the euro, if you have Swedish Crowns, there are convinient exchange offices on the ship.

Free day in the most beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals. We recommend walking around the historic center and the island of museums.

17.00hrs.- Transfer to the port of Stockholm. We embark on the modern ferry of the Silja Lines company. Restaurants, bars, nightclub, casino, shops, ample rooms ... cruise conditions. Our ship leaves at 19.30 hrs (estimated time at the time of writing this itinerary).- The landscapes you can see at the exit of Stockholm are of great beauty (lots of islands). We recommend to enjoy on the deck. Do not forget your camera! Night on board, double cabins.

Scenery: Forests, lakes. Pleasant landscapes.

Note: Upon arrival in Finland you will have to change your watch; When in Sweden it is 12 o´clock in Finland it is 13 o´clock.

We recommend you to go on the ship deck at dawn; The arrival in Finland is done by outlining the Aland archipelago. Hundreds of islands covered with forests. Breakfast is included in your trip.

07:30 hrs. - TURKU. Disembark in the second Finnish city with strong Swedish influence. A time for a walk in the center.

08:30 hrs. Turku, departure.

09:20hrs- NAANTALI, very picturesque village of wooden houses by the sea. Lots of tourist life. Time for a stroll.

10:45 hrs. - Naantali-Departure.

13:00 hrs. - HELSINKI. Time for lunch. Afternoon free, you will be able to know this city with, its old market, the Russian influence in its buildings and churches.

Note: a boat trip to Suomenlina scheduled on Friday morning can be made at this time according to the routes of the participating passengers.

Leaving the hotel at 09:00 hrs., we enjoy a boat trip to Suomenlinna Islands, a group of islands, where we can witness a great fortress that used to protect the sea entry to the city, it has been declared World Heritage. Take time to walk around, it is possible to cross the islands through small pedestrian bridges. Free time in the afternoon. Our guide will accompany you to the islands and advise you on the possibilities of leasure; you will have a return ticket, having the opportunity to decide how long you wish to stay on this beautiful archipelago.

Leaving the hotel at 09:00 hrs., we enjoy a boat trip to Suomenlinna Islands, a group of islands, where we can witness a great fortress that used to protect the sea entry to the city, it has been declared World Heritage. Take time to walk around, it is possible to cross the islands through small pedestrian bridges. Free time in the afternoon. Our guide will accompany you to the islands and advise you on the possibilities of leasure; you will have a return ticket, having the opportunity to decide how long you wish to stay on this beautiful archipelago.