17-day Scandinavia & Baltic Highlights Tour
Embark on a 17-day odyssey through Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Wander through the cobblestone streets of Copenhagen, marvel at the breathtaking Aurlandsfjord and Naeroyfjord, and embrace the majestic charm of Oslo. Discover Stockholm's archipelago, soak in Helsinki's seaside allure, and walk along Tallinn's medieval walls. Delve into the rich history of Riga, and savor the cultural tapestry of Vilnius. Explore the vibrant capital cities and hidden gems of Scandinavia and the Baltic States. This remarkable journey through seven countries features historic landmarks, stunning landscapes, Norway’s spectacular fjords, and the scenic Flåm Railway. Highest Elevation: 2,844 feet at Myrdal Station on the Flåm Railway. Walking Expectations: “Active” - An average of 3 1/2 miles per day often encountering uneven surfaces, steps and inclines.
| 2027 Departure Dates | Price* | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| $250PP DISCOUNT | $6,790 pp | ||
| $250PP DISCOUNT | $6,790 pp | ||
| $250PP DISCOUNT | $6,790 pp | ||
Tour Year 2026
DAY 1 - Overnight flight to Europe.
Overnight flight from the U.S.A to Copenhagen.
DAY 2 - DENMARK . . Arrival at Copenhagen Airport.
Arrive at Copenhagen Airport. Meet your tour manager and travel (¼ hr) to your Copenhagen Airport Area hotel followed by a "Welcome to Scandinavia" dinner at the hotel. (Dinner)
DAY 3 - DENMARK . . Copenhagen.
Enjoy a city tour (3 hrs total by coach and on foot) of Copenhagen with a local guide, followed by free time in the city center. Explore further by joining the optional Danish Castle excursion (2½ hrs round trip). End the day with independent dinner during an included visit to Tivoli Gardens before returning to your Copenhagen Airport Area hotel (¾ hr). (Breakfast)
DAY 4 - DENMARK . . Copenhagen - Odense – Hirtshals.
Depart Copenhagen and travel (2½ hrs) to Odense. After sightseeing, continue (1¾ hrs) to Aalborg. In the late afternoon, transfer (2 hr) to the port city of Hirtshals where you will board your overnight cruise to Bergen, Norway. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 5 - NORWAY . . Bergen – Stalheim.
Enjoy the morning cruising along Norway’s coast before the mid-day arrival in Bergen for free time and independent lunch. Travel across Norway (2 hrs), stopping briefly before arriving (1 hr) at your hotel in Stalheim. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 6 - NORWAY . . Flåm Railway – Fjord Cruise – Stalheim.
This morning, take a ride (1 hr) on the Flåm railway. Following free time in Flåm, board a fjord steamer for a 2-hr boat ride through Nærøyfjord. Disembark at Gudvangen where your coach will take you back (½ hr) to your Stalheim hotel for dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 7 - NORWAY . . Borgund – Oslo.
Travel (1½ hrs) to your morning stop in Borgund. After your lunch stop (1¼ hrs), enjoy the scenery as you continue (3 hrs) to your afternoon stop and onto (1 hrs) your hotel in Oslo. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 8 - NORWAY . . Oslo.
Join a local guide for a tour through Oslo (3 hrs total by coach and on foot). Time for independent sightseeing or join the optional Bygdoy Peninsula excursion (½ hr by ferry). After independent dinner in the city, return (½ hr) to your Oslo Hotel. (Breakfast)
DAY 9 - SWEDEN . . Stockholm.
A full day of travel. Drive (1½ hrs) to a morning stop. Continue (1¾ hrs) to a lunch stop in one of the farm villages along the way. Travel (2 hrs) to an early afternoon stop, and then onward (1½ hrs) to a late afternoon stop, before reaching (1 hrs) your Stockholm hotel where dinner will be served upon arrival. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 10 - SWEDEN . . Stockholm.
A guided tour (3 hrs total by coach and on foot) provides a panoramic overview of Stockholm. The afternoon is free for independent sightseeing or join the optional Drottingholm Palace excursion (1 hr round trip). Tonight's dinner is independent. (1 hr round trip transfer) (Breakfast)
DAY 11 - SWEDEN . . Stockholm - Skansen & Overnight Cruise to FINLAND.
Enjoy a leisurely morning or join the optional excursion (½ hr) to Vasa Museum. Arrive (¼ hr) in Skansen for lunch and free time at the open-air museum. Transfer (½ hr) to the harbor for the overnight ferry cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 12 - FINLAND . . Helsinki.
Upon arrival in Helsinki, proceed (1 hr) to the open-air markets for an independent lunch. In the afternoon, a local guide will show you the city sights (3 hrs total by coach and on foot). An independent dinner allows more time to get to know Helsinki before checking in at the hotel (½ hr transfer). (Breakfast)
DAY 13 - ESTONIA . . Tallinn.
Transfer (½ hr) to the Helsinki ferry terminal for a 2-hr crossing through the gulf to Estonia. Upon arrival (½ hr) in Tallinn, check-in at your hotel. A local guide will join you for a walking tour. Dinner is independent. (Breakfast)
DAY 14 - ESTONIA . . Tallinn – Pärnu & LATVIA . . Riga.
Depart Tallinn and travel (2 hrs) to Parnu. After independent lunch, cross the border (1 hr) into Latvia and continue (2 hrs) to your hotel in Riga. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 15 - LATVIA . . Riga.
During a guided tour (3 hrs total by coach and on foot) of Riga, a local guide will point out the highlights. The afternoon is for independent sightseeing or join the optional Museum of Occupation excursion.. This evening soak up the local flavor during an independent dinner. (Breakfast)
DAY 16 - LITHUANIA . .Siauliai.
Cross the border (2½ hrs) into Lithuania, your first stop is the unique Hill of Crosses. Your mid-day destination (½ hrs including a short stop) is Siauliai for lunch and free time. Back in Riga (2 hrs) enjoy a "Farewell Dinner" at the hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 17 - Daytime flight back to U.S.A.
Early morning transfer (½ hr) to the Vilnius Airport for your return flight home.
- Survey the local catch at the colorful and lively Bergen fish market
- Admire the stunning scenery on the Flåm Railway and Fjord cruise
- Touch 900-year-old Runic engravings on the doors of a Stave Church
- Marvel at craftsmanship and ingenuity at the Fram Museum
- Watch the changing of the guard at Stockholm’s Royal Palace
- Sail through the Stockholm archipelago on a ferry to Helsinki
- Walk along the medieval wall in Tallinn, Estonia’s attractive capital
- Taste Riga Black Balsam and shop for Baltic amber products in Latvia
- Accommodations in Superior Tourist Class or First Class hotels
- 14 Breakfasts and 9 Dinners in addition to any in-flight meals
- Tour Manager for the full duration of the tour within Europe
- Land Transportation in Europe by deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach
- Baggage Handling at hotels, where available
- Image Tours Touroclopedia® preparation tips
- Trip Documents with final details and travel guidance
Elaine M.
June 21, 2023Kenneth & Barbara M.
September 7, 2022Daniel & Gail M.
June 21, 2023The Availability, Departure Dates, and Rates are for illustration and planning purposes only. Since final pricing and single availability can only be confirmed with a travel agent, steps 4 & 5 of this on-line booking module is reserved for your travel agent only. (Please Call) indicates that we still have some tour availability; however, you should have your travel agent call our office to confirm air availability.
Select Departure Month
Upcoming Departures
May 5, 2027
May 21, 2027
$6,790 p.p.d.o.
Jun 23, 2027
Jul 9, 2027
$6,790 p.p.d.o.
Sep 8, 2027
Sep 24, 2027
$6,790 p.p.d.o.
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark- hairdryer
- climate control
- TV
- mini-bar
- in-room safe
- free WIFI
- elevator
- restaurant
- bar
- terrace
- private beach
- outdoor pool
Fjordline: Hirtshals - Bergen Ferry
Hirtshals, Denmark- TV
- Elevator
- restaurant
- bar
- deck
- beautiful sea views
Stalheim Hotel
Stalheim, Norway- hairdryer
- free WIFI
- elevator
- restaurant
- bar
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Oslo
Oslo, Norway- hairdryer
- TV
- in room safe
- mini-bar
- free WIFI
- elevator
- indoor pool
Best Western Plus Park City Solna
Solna (Stockholm), Sweden- hairdryer
- TV
- in room safe
- free WIFI
- elevator
- restaurant
- bar
First Hotel Brommaplan
Bromma (Stockholm), Sweden- hairdryer
- TV
- in room safe
- free WIFI
- restaurant
- bar
- lounge
- fitness center
Tallink Silja Line – Stockholm to Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland- Hairdryer
- TV
- in-room safe
- elevators
- restaurants
- bars
- shopping
- live entertainment
- dancing
Scandic Helskinki Hub
Helsinki, Finland- hairdryer
- air conditioning
- TV
- in room safe
- mini-bar
- free WIFI
- elevator
- restaurant
- bar
- fitness center
Hestia Hotel Europa
Tallinn, Estonia- hairdryer
- air conditioning
- satellite TV
- mini-bar
- free WIFI
- elevator
- bar
- lounge
- fitness room
- sauna
Radisson Blu Latvija
Riga, Latvia- hairdryer
- air conditioning
- satellite TV
- in-room safe
- mini-bar
- free WIFI
- elevator
- restaurants
- bars
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS DETAILS
$0.00Our tours are thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable balance of sightseeing, entertainment, and leisure time. Optional Excursions offer added flexibility, allowing you to choose between free time or additional guided activities. Unless otherwise noted, Optional Excursions can be purchased online through our booking system. Prices are listed in U.S. dollars, and Image Tours accepts VISA®, MASTERCARD®, and DISCOVER®. A link specific to your departure date will be available approximately four weeks prior to travel and will be included in your digital final travel documents. This allows you to pre-select your Optional Excursions in advance. Your card will be charged on the second day of the tour, and a Payment Confirmation email will be sent once processing is complete. You may also choose to select excursions while on tour. Your Tour Manager will present available options during the first few days and will be happy to answer any questions prior to your selection. For excursions booked during the tour, your card will be processed shortly after selection. Optional Excursions are non-refundable if canceled within 48 hours of the scheduled activity. A cancellation fee of $10 per person, per excursion will apply. All excursions are subject to minimum participation requirements, and some may also depend on favorable weather conditions. Your Driver/Tour Manager reserves the right to modify or cancel any excursion at their discretion.
DANISH CASTLES
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. $80.00A local guide will introduce you to the Frederiksborg Castle, built in the beginning of the 17th century and established on the three islets of Castle Lake. With its many towers and spires, this is the largest Renaissance castle in the Nordic region. Make a photo stop at Kronborg Castle, forever immortalized as the setting of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and situated at a prominent seaside location. Return to Copenhagen along the scenic “Gold Coast.”
BYGDOY PENINSULA
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $105.00For a unique perspective on Norway’s seafaring history, take a ferry through Oslo’s scenic harbor to the Bygdoy Peninsula. Here, you will visit the Fram Museum to see the world’s best built wooden ship. Between 1893 and 1912, Norwegian explorers used this ship during three monumental polar expeditions in the Arctic Ocean and Antarctica. Continue to the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History which features an extensive collection of Norwegian artifacts. It also incorporates a large open-air museum with more than 150 buildings, relocated from towns and rural districts.
DROTTNINGHOLM PALACE
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. $80.00Not far from Stockholm, on the island of Lovön, lies Drottningholm Palace, the private residence of the Swedish royal family. A guide will provide insight on the history and other details of the palace while you tour the magnificent interior salons from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. After the tour, you will have time to walk through the impressive Baroque garden surrounding the Palace.
VASA MUSEUM
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $65.00The Vasa was a 64-gun warship which sank in Stockholm harbor during her maiden voyage in 1628. The Vasa was salvaged from the sea bed in 1961 in remarkable condition due to the unique chemistry and frigid temperatures of the harbor water. Today, Vasa is the world’s best preserved 17th-century ship. The explanation by a museum guide and a short film will provide valuable insight for your visit. You will also have time to independently peruse the exhibits.
COPENHAGEN PRE- AND RIGA POST-TOUR EXTENSION
Tour Hotel available before and after the Scandinavia & Baltic Highlights Tour. We recommend extending your stay for one or two nights before or after the tour, allowing more time for museums, shopping and other independent exploration. Image Tours can request a Pre-Tour extended stay at the Copenhagen tour hotel and/or a Post-Tour extended stay at your last tour hotel in Riga. Consult the Dates & Prices Guide for prices.Tour Year 2027
DAY 1 - Overnight flight to Europe.
Overnight flight from the U.S.A to Copenhagen.
DAY 2 - DENMARK . . Arrival at Copenhagen Airport.
Arrive at Copenhagen Airport. Meet your tour manager and travel (¼ hr) to your Copenhagen Airport Area hotel followed by a "Welcome to Scandinavia" dinner at the hotel. (Dinner)
DAY 3 - DENMARK . . Copenhagen.
Enjoy a city tour (3 hrs total by coach and on foot) of Copenhagen with a local guide, followed by free time in the city center. Explore further by joining the optional Danish Castle excursion (2½ hrs round trip). End the day with independent dinner during an included visit to Tivoli Gardens before returning to your Copenhagen Airport Area hotel (¾ hr). (Breakfast)
DAY 4 - DENMARK . . Copenhagen - Odense – Hirtshals.
Depart Copenhagen and travel (2½ hrs) to Odense. After sightseeing, continue (1¾ hrs) to Aalborg. In the late afternoon, transfer (2 hr) to the port city of Hirtshals where you will board your overnight cruise to Bergen, Norway. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 5 - NORWAY . . Bergen – Stalheim.
Enjoy the morning cruising along Norway’s coast before the mid-day arrival in Bergen for free time and independent lunch. Travel across Norway (2 hrs), stopping briefly before arriving (1 hr) at your hotel in Stalheim. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 6 - NORWAY . . Flåm Railway – Fjord Cruise – Stalheim.
This morning, take a ride (1 hr) on the Flåm railway. Following free time in Flåm, board a fjord steamer for a 2-hr boat ride through Nærøyfjord. Disembark at Gudvangen where your coach will take you back (½ hr) to your Stalheim hotel for dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 7 - NORWAY . . Borgund – Oslo.
Travel (1½ hrs) to your morning stop in Borgund. After your lunch stop (1¼ hrs), enjoy the scenery as you continue (3 hrs) to your afternoon stop and onto (1 hrs) your hotel in Oslo. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 8 - NORWAY . . Oslo.
Join a local guide for a tour through Oslo (3 hrs total by coach and on foot). Time for independent sightseeing or join the optional Bygdoy Peninsula excursion (½ hr by ferry). After independent dinner in the city, return (½ hr) to your Oslo Hotel. (Breakfast)
DAY 9 - SWEDEN . . Stockholm.
A full day of travel. Drive (1½ hrs) to a morning stop. Continue (1¾ hrs) to a lunch stop in one of the farm villages along the way. Travel (2 hrs) to an early afternoon stop, and then onward (1½ hrs) to a late afternoon stop, before reaching (1 hrs) your Stockholm hotel where dinner will be served upon arrival. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 10 - SWEDEN . . Stockholm.
A guided tour (3 hrs total by coach and on foot) provides a panoramic overview of Stockholm. The afternoon is free for independent sightseeing or join the optional Drottingholm Palace excursion (1 hr round trip). Tonight's dinner is independent. (1 hr round trip transfer) (Breakfast)
DAY 11 - SWEDEN . . Stockholm - Skansen & Overnight Cruise to FINLAND.
Enjoy a leisurely morning or join the optional excursion (½ hr) to Vasa Museum. Arrive (¼ hr) in Skansen for lunch and free time at the open-air museum. Transfer (½ hr) to the harbor for the overnight ferry cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 12 - FINLAND . . Helsinki.
Upon arrival in Helsinki, proceed (1 hr) to the open-air markets for an independent lunch. In the afternoon, a local guide will show you the city sights (3 hrs total by coach and on foot). An independent dinner allows more time to get to know Helsinki before checking in at the hotel (½ hr transfer). (Breakfast)
DAY 13 - ESTONIA . . Tallinn.
Transfer (½ hr) to the Helsinki ferry terminal for a 2-hr crossing through the gulf to Estonia. Upon arrival (½ hr) in Tallinn, check-in at your hotel. A local guide will join you for a walking tour. Dinner is independent. (Breakfast)
DAY 14 - ESTONIA . . Tallinn – Pärnu & LATVIA . . Riga.
Depart Tallinn and travel (2 hrs) to Parnu. After independent lunch, cross the border (1 hr) into Latvia and continue (2 hrs) to your hotel in Riga. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 15 - LATVIA . . Riga.
During a guided tour (3 hrs total by coach and on foot) of Riga, a local guide will point out the highlights. The afternoon is for independent sightseeing or join the optional Museum of Occupation excursion.. This evening soak up the local flavor during an independent dinner. (Breakfast)
DAY 16 - LITHUANIA . .Siauliai.
Cross the border (2½ hrs) into Lithuania, your first stop is the unique Hill of Crosses. Your mid-day destination (½ hrs including a short stop) is Siauliai for lunch and free time. Back in Riga (2 hrs) enjoy a "Farewell Dinner" at the hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 17 - Daytime flight back to U.S.A.
Early morning transfer (½ hr) to the Vilnius Airport for your return flight home.
- Survey the local catch at the colorful and lively Bergen fish market
- Admire the stunning scenery on the Flåm Railway and Fjord cruise
- Touch 900-year-old Runic engravings on the doors of a Stave Church
- Marvel at craftsmanship and ingenuity at the Fram Museum
- Watch the changing of the guard at Stockholm’s Royal Palace
- Sail through the Stockholm archipelago on a ferry to Helsinki
- Walk along the medieval wall in Tallinn, Estonia’s attractive capital
- Taste Riga Black Balsam and shop for Baltic amber products in Latvia
- Accommodations in Superior Tourist Class or First Class hotels
- 14 Breakfasts and 9 Dinners in addition to any in-flight meals
- Tour Manager for the full duration of the tour within Europe
- Land Transportation in Europe by deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach
- Baggage Handling at hotels, where available
- Image Tours Touroclopedia® preparation tips
- Trip Documents with final details and travel guidance
Elaine M.
June 21, 2023Kenneth & Barbara M.
September 7, 2022Daniel & Gail M.
June 21, 2023The Availability, Departure Dates, and Rates are for illustration and planning purposes only. Since final pricing and single availability can only be confirmed with a travel agent, steps 4 & 5 of this on-line booking module is reserved for your travel agent only. (Please Call) indicates that we still have some tour availability; however, you should have your travel agent call our office to confirm air availability.
Select Departure Month
Upcoming Departures
May 5, 2027
May 21, 2027
$6,790 p.p.d.o.
Jun 23, 2027
Jul 9, 2027
$6,790 p.p.d.o.
Sep 8, 2027
Sep 24, 2027
$6,790 p.p.d.o.
Locke Hotel Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Fjordline: Hirtshals - Bergen Ferry
Hirtshals, Denmark- TV
- Elevator
- restaurant
- bar
- deck
- beautiful sea views
Stalheim Hotel
Stalheim, Norway- hairdryer
- free WIFI
- elevator
- restaurant
- bar
Anker Hotel
Oslo, NorwayScandic Alvik
Stockholm, Sweden
Tallink Silja Line – Stockholm to Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland- Hairdryer
- TV
- in-room safe
- elevators
- restaurants
- bars
- shopping
- live entertainment
- dancing
Hobo Hotel Helsinki
Helsinki FinlandOriginal Sokos Hotel Viru
Tallinn, Estonia
Radisson Blu Latvija
Riga, Latvia- hairdryer
- air conditioning
- satellite TV
- in-room safe
- mini-bar
- free WIFI
- elevator
- restaurants
- bars
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS DETAILS
$0.00Our tours are thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable balance of sightseeing, entertainment, and leisure time. Optional Excursions offer added flexibility, allowing you to choose between free time or additional guided activities. Unless otherwise noted, Optional Excursions can be purchased online through our booking system. Prices are listed in U.S. dollars, and Image Tours accepts VISA®, MASTERCARD®, and DISCOVER®. A link specific to your departure date will be available approximately four weeks prior to travel and will be included in your digital final travel documents. This allows you to pre-select your Optional Excursions in advance. Your card will be charged on the second day of the tour, and a Payment Confirmation email will be sent once processing is complete. You may also choose to select excursions while on tour. Your Tour Manager will present available options during the first few days and will be happy to answer any questions prior to your selection. For excursions booked during the tour, your card will be processed shortly after selection. Optional Excursions are non-refundable if canceled within 48 hours of the scheduled activity. A cancellation fee of $10 per person, per excursion will apply. All excursions are subject to minimum participation requirements, and some may also depend on favorable weather conditions. Your Driver/Tour Manager reserves the right to modify or cancel any excursion at their discretion.
DANISH CASTLES
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. $80.00A local guide will introduce you to the Frederiksborg Castle, built in the beginning of the 17th century and established on the three islets of Castle Lake. With its many towers and spires, this is the largest Renaissance castle in the Nordic region. Make a photo stop at Kronborg Castle, forever immortalized as the setting of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and situated at a prominent seaside location. Return to Copenhagen along the scenic “Gold Coast.”
BYGDOY PENINSULA
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $115.00For a unique perspective on Norway’s seafaring history, take a ferry through Oslo’s scenic harbor to the Bygdoy Peninsula. Here, you will visit the Fram Museum to see the world’s best built wooden ship. Between 1893 and 1912, Norwegian explorers used this ship during three monumental polar expeditions in the Arctic Ocean and Antarctica. Continue to the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History which features an extensive collection of Norwegian artifacts. It also incorporates a large open-air museum with more than 150 buildings, relocated from towns and rural districts.
DROTTNINGHOLM PALACE
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. $80.00Not far from Stockholm, on the island of Lovön, lies Drottningholm Palace, the private residence of the Swedish royal family. A guide will provide insight on the history and other details of the palace while you tour the magnificent interior salons from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. After the tour, you will have time to walk through the impressive Baroque garden surrounding the Palace.
VASA MUSEUM
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $70.00The Vasa was a 64-gun warship which sank in Stockholm harbor during her maiden voyage in 1628. The Vasa was salvaged from the sea bed in 1961 in remarkable condition due to the unique chemistry and frigid temperatures of the harbor water. Today, Vasa is the world’s best preserved 17th-century ship. The explanation by a museum guide and a short film will provide valuable insight for your visit. You will also have time to independently peruse the exhibits.
MUSEUM OF OCCUPATION
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $40.00Visit the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia to explore the country’s turbulent 20th-century history under Soviet and Nazi rule. Through powerful exhibits, personal stories, and rare artifacts, the museum sheds light on the hardships, resistance, and resilience of the Latvian people. Located in the heart of Old Riga, your guided tour offers a moving and informative experience for anyone interested in human rights and European history.
