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Northern Explorer Christmas & New Year

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18 days
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18 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
51 peopleMaximum group size
10 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

Wander through Christmas markets in Europe and visit the Baltic states and Scandinavia

Locally guided tours through Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn and Warsaw

Orientation tours of Copenhagen, Riga, Vilnius and Berlin

Experience Christmas and all the festivities in Helsinki, and ​Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Berlin

Itinerary

Dreaming of a festive season in fairytale Europe? Spend Christmas and New Year on the Northern Europe Christmas & New Year tour! Cruise on Amsterdam's iconic canals, peruse plenty of Christmas markets and visit an enchanting island castle. Discover must-see cities like Copenhagen, Helsinki, Warsaw, Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius. Have a Finnish festive experience on Christmas Day in Helsinki. Indulge in traditional Dutch cheese, local cuisines and warm glühwein. From medieval towns to royal palaces, Europe has a lot of history to uncover. Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Europe holiday!

day 1Start of tour in Amsterdam

Prepare for 28 days of festive fun! Head to the hotel to meet up with your tour leader and travel companions. It's time for the Christmas experiences to commence! Head out to the stunning Dutch countryside and visit a local farm to learn more about how quintessential Dutch cheese and Clogs are made. Afterwards, join the optional excursion to marvel at iconic Dutch windmills and waters. This evening, hop aboard a cruise of Amsterdam's canals for some of the most incredible views of the city. Finally, sit down for a delicious welcome dinner in the city.

Meals
Dinner
Others
Visit a local Dutch cheese farm and clog factory, Cruise along Amsterdam’s iconic canals, Enjoy a welcome dinner in Amsterdam

day 2Amsterdam - Hamburg - Northern Germany

day 3Northern Germany - Copenhagen

day 4Copenhagen - Helsingør - Gothenburg - Oslo

day 5Oslo

day 6Oslo - Örebro - Stockholm

day 7Stockholm

day 8Stockholm - Sigtuna - Overnight Ferry to Helsinki (Christmas Eve)

day 9Helsinki (Christmas Day)

day 10Helsinki - Tallinn

day 11Tallinn - Pärnu - Latvian Military Cemetery - Riga

day 12Riga - Hill of Crosses - Vilnius

day 13Vilnius - Trakai - Warsaw

day 14Warsaw

day 15Warsaw - Poznań - Berlin (New Year’s Eve)

day 16Berlin

day 17Berlin - Amsterdam

day 18End of tour in Amsterdam

What's Included

Accommodation
16 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenienceSingle travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)1 night's accommodation in twin share cabin with private bathrooms
Meals
Enjoy a welcome dinner in AmsterdamEnjoy dinner in Stockholm17 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Transport
Cruise from Helsingør to Helsingborg by ferryCatch an overnight ferry to FinlandHelsinki to Tallinn ferry crossingModern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboardOvernight ferry from Stockholm to HelsinkAny public transport used as part of the tour days (excludes free days)
Guide
See the highlights of Oslo with a local guideDiscover the highlights of Helsinki with a local guideEnjoy a walking tour of Tallinn with a local guideExplore Warsaw’s Old Town with a local guideFully guided tour with experienced tour leaderTour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Others
Visit a local Dutch cheese farm and clog factoryCruise along Amsterdam’s iconic canalsFeel the festive atmosphere at Hamburg’s Christmas marketTour Copenhagen; the capital of DenmarkEnjoy a scenic drive through the Swedish countrysideVisit Gothenburg; Sweden’s second cityVisit Örebro in the heart of SwedenVisit Sigtuna; Sweden’s oldest townSightsee in Pärnu; a resort city in EstoniaLearn about Latvian history at the Latvian War CemeterySee Riga on an orientation tourSee the Hill of Crosses; LithuaniaExplore Vilnius on an orientation tourMarvel at the scenery in Trakai National ParkSee Warsaw’s highlights on a driving tourExplore Old Market Square in PoznanSee iconic sights on a walking and driving tour of BerlinCelebrate New Year’s Eve in Berlin

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