Experience the cities, culture, and
unspoiled landscapes of Scandinavia on this remarkable vacation. Begin
with two overnights in Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen. Stop in Odense,
Hans Christian Andersen’s home, and continue through the Jutland
peninsula to reach Frederikshavn. From here, cross the Kattegat channel
by ferry to Gothenburg, Sweden, and continue by motorcoach into Norway
for an overnight in Oslo. Included sightseeing of Norway’s capital
features the City Hall, National Theatre, Royal Palace, and Gustav
Vigeland’s sculpture park.
The perfect vacation
in Northern Europe and Russia! Begin in Copenhagen with guided
sightseeing that features Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace,
the famous Little Mermaid, and Tivoli Gardens. Travel via Stockholm to
Helsinki, where a full day at leisure allows you to join an optional
excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and known as one of the pearls
of the Baltics. On to St. Petersburg for included visits to the
Hermitage Museum and magnificent Catherine Palace (if closed, Pavlosk
Palace instead). Next up: Moscow, capital of Russia, for three nights
and guided sightseeing that visits the Kremlin, Red Square, and the
Armory Museum.
Visit the Northern
Capitals of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki—plus magnificent
St. Petersburg—on this popular vacation! Enjoy guided sightseeing in
each city that highlights special features, like Christiansborg Palace,
the famous Little Mermaid, and Tivoli Gardens (mid-April to mid-Sept.)
in Copenhagen; splendid Frogner Park in Oslo; the Royal Palace and
Riddarholm Church in Stockholm; the Temppeliaukio Rock Church and
Sibelius Monument in Helsinki; and Catherine Palace (if closed,
Pavlovsk Palace) and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. A welcome
dinner in Copenhagen and a farewell dinner in St. Petersburg are
included, and a full day at leisure in Helsinki allows you to join an
optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and known as one of
the pearls of the Baltics.
Experience the splendor of the czars,
vibrant Slavic culture and the expansive beauty of rural Russia on this
11-day cruise from Peter the Great’s glittering city, St. Petersburg,
to Russia’s capital, Moscow. Follow an expert guide to discover the
incredible treasures of the immense Hermitage Museum. Enjoy a Shashlik
barbecue in a riverside village. See the architectural treasures of the
“Golden Ring.” See Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral‘s kaleidoscopic
towers. Step inside the Kremlin and discover its imperial treasures.
Discover the best of
Russia on this vacation that focuses on the old and new capitals. Spend
three overnights each in Moscow and St. Petersburg with a good balance
of organized activities and free time to explore as you please. In
Moscow, visit Red Square, the Kremlin and one of the its cathedrals,
and take a short ride on the Metro to see the famous stations. Admire
the Trinity Monastery of St. Sergiyev, a splendid architectural
treasure featuring a 5-tiered bell tower. An overnight train ride
transfers you to St. Petersburg, the magnificent city built by Peter
the Great. A Local Guide shows off the city’s landmarks on an included
sightseeing tour. Enjoy a visit to the Hermitage Museum in the Winter
Palace, a masterpiece of baroque architecture and home to a collection
of precious paintings. This unique vacation provides a host of
memorable experiences that will certainly broaden your horizons!
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.
Take in the sweep of
history from Scandinavian capitals to glorious St. Petersburg as this
voyage from Stockholm to Copenhagen and Russia cruises the Baltic Sea
aboard the state-of-the-art yacht Le Boreal. Enjoy a privately guided
visit to The State Hermitage Museum; a tour of Catherine the Great's
Summer Palace; walking tours of Helsinki and Tallinn; and two-night
stays at 5-star hotels in Copenhagen and Stockholm!
Experience a Nordic world of fjords,
castles, glaciers, and the legacy of the Vikings on Tauck's
comprehensive Scandinavia tour. Travel by train, ferry, and coach
through Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. Traverse the Swedish countryside
along the Yellow Roads... cruise through Norway's dramatic fjords...
hike to the foot of a glacier... visit a traditional wooden stave
church... ride the Flåmsbana, one of the world's steepest railway
lines... tour Danish castles and palaces... have fun at Tivoli Gardens.
Discover the capitals of Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo; see the
Danish Crown Jewels, royal Viking ships, a well-preserved medieval
port, and the warship Vasa, rescued after more than 300 years on the
bottom of Stockholm harbor. Our two-week Scandinavia tour has it all!
This Scandinavian
getaway offers sparkling lakes, spectacular fjords, and more. Begin in
Copenhagen with guided sightseeing that features Christiansborg Palace,
the famous Little Mermaid, and Tivoli Gardens (mid-April to mid-Sept.).
Visit Hans Christian Andersen’s home at Odense and cross the Little
Belt waterway to Jutland. In Arhus, visit Den Gamle By and at
Frederikshavn, travel by ferry to Gothenburg. Relax as you pass through
Sweden’s heartland to Stockholm, then continue with stops in Uppsala,
Mora, and Lillehammer, home of the ’94 Winter Olympics.
A trip filled with color, unique
cultures, and enthralling history. Visit oceanside Copenhagen,
beautiful island-ringed Stockholm, and travel by train between St.
Petersburg and Moscow. Later, get acquainted with Minsk, Warsaw and
fascinating Berlin.
An island of dramatic
contrasts, Iceland is a landscape forged by fire and ice. Steaming lava
fields and hot pools reflect its volcanic nature, while massive
glaciers continue to sculpt the mountains and valleys, leaving
thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. The Icelandic people combine
a reverence for their Viking heritage and ancient language with an
industrialized, progressive society. Discover the spectacular
landscapes and proud people of this small island nation during this
fascinating journey.
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.
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