• 5 Dinner (D)
• 16 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• London: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.

• Copenhagen: Kick off your trip with a visit to the Little Mermaid state, the Gefion Fountain and the Royal Palace. Let the photo ops begin…
• Copenhagen: Get your bearings in the coolest way possible – with a TM-led walking tour through the heart of Copenhagen. From the buzzing Town Hall Square to the iconic Stork Fountain, we’ll stroll past historic hotspots like the Round Tower, Copenhagen Uni, and the city’s oldest square. It’s culture, cobblestones and all the Scandi charm, served fresh.
• Oslo: Take an orientation around the friendly Norwegian capital. Soak up the Viking and maritime legacy, see city highlights and discover where to get the best seafood.
• Oslo: Get your sculpture culture on! It’s hard to believe that one artist created all of these masterpieces.
• Torgås: Stay in a small, family-owned hotel for a cute, homely vibe. You’ll also get to explore the local area.
• Stockholm (Solna): Wanna get a feel for Sweden’s stunning capital? Come discover the historic sites of Stockholm, from the kaleidoscopic buildings of Gamla Stan (the old town) to the stunning waterfront views.
• Tallinn: Get to know your new Contiki fam over a welcome dinner and drinks in arty Telliskivi.
• Tallinn: Join an orientation tour with your new gang of besties. We’ll show you the medieval old town, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Kiek in de Kok.
• Valmiermuiza: Get together with the Contiki crew for a tour, tasting and lunch at this Latvian brew-house.  
• Cesis: Take a jaunt around this medieval Latvian castle with an expert. And learn more about the Livonian Order that built it. 
• Riga: Take an orientation around the colourful streets of the Latvian capital. We’ll show you  the highlights and the best places for a night out. 
• Jurgaiciai: It’s not every day you see a hill blanketed with over 200,000 wooden crosses. Don’t forget your camera for this Lithuanian landmark.   
• Trakai Island Castle: This 14th century Lithuanian castle on an island in Lake Galve is so picturesque it’s almost not real. Pics or it didn’t happen! 
• Vilnius: On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER EXPERIENCE®, we’ll pay a visit to Pirmas Blynhas – a cafe that provides employment and empowerment for people with disabilities.

Visit Copenhagen’s signature sights, from the storybook Little Mermaid gazing over the harbour to the myth-steeped Gefion Fountain and the regal courtyards of Amalienborg Palace. Glide along the waterfront and pause for photos and reflection as classic gables and church spires rise behind you.

Learn how Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale inspired the city’s most famous statue, and hear about the royal residence where the changing of the guard unfolds daily. Baroque facades, crisp sea air and elegant squares frame this quintessential Copenhagen snapshot.

Explore Norway’s capital on a guided panoramic tour, seeing the gleaming Oslo Opera House, the fortress walls of Akershus and the grand sweep of Karl Johans gate. Forested hills, fjord views and contemporary architecture reveal a city that balances nature with modern design.

Trace Oslo’s Viking and maritime legacy as your Tour Manager highlights museums, markets and neighborhoods to revisit later. This orientation maps the city’s compact center and revitalized waterfront, perfect for plotting your evening stroll and seafood fix.

Discover Vigeland Sculpture Park, the world’s largest sculpture park by a single artist. Wander among more than 200 figures by Gustav Vigeland, from expressive bronzes to the towering granite Monolith, each capturing the human journey in striking Nordic light.

Set within Frogner Park, the installation was created between the 1920s and 1940s and remains a vivid dialogue between art and landscape. Pause by powerful, emotive forms that reveal joy, struggle and connection—timeless scenes carved into stone and cast in bronze.

Step into Sweden’s winter wilderness on a snowshoe hike through spruce forest and open fells, where the crunch underfoot gives way to silent winter forest stillness. Along the way, meet friendly sled dogs for a heartwarming husky encounter that adds wagging tails to the alpine calm.

In Dalarna—home to scarlet cottages and frosted lakes—the landscape feels purpose-built for crisp Nordic days. Guides share cold-climate tips and local lore while you follow tracks over frozen lakes and gentle ridgelines, returning with rosy cheeks and big grins.

Taste a Nordic classic with a hearty serving of traditional reindeer stew, plated with creamy mash and tart lingonberries. The cosy dining room glows with candlelight as you sample regional flavours shaped by forests, rivers and long winters.

Learn how preservation, smoke and berries define the northern pantry, and why slow-cooked game remains a cherished comfort in Sweden’s heartland. This warming feast pairs rustic technique with homely hospitality—perfect after a day in the snow.

Walk Stockholm’s storybook core with a focused overview of Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace and narrow, cobblestoned alleys that tumble toward the water. Photogenic squares and waterfront quays frame pastel facades and lantern-lit doorways.

Hear how a city spanning 14 islands grew from medieval merchants to a confident capital of design and culture. Your guide pinpoints viewpoints, fika spots and museums to explore later—ideal bearings for drifting between ferries, lanes and sunlit promenades.

Gather for a welcome dinner and drinks at F-hoone in the Telliskivi Creative City, where repurposed factory halls buzz with studios, indie shops and street art. Share plates of modern Estonian fare—seasonal vegetables, smoked fish, rye accents—served with Baltic craft brews or crisp cider.

The mood is industrial-chic with a warm, communal spirit. Hear tips from your team, toast new friends, and savour a first taste of Tallinn’s inventive food scene that blends local produce with New Nordic ideas.

Explore the UNESCO-listed heart of Tallinn, climbing Toompea Hill to viewpoints above red roofs and spires. Visit the onion domes of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the stout medieval tower of Kiek in de Kok for a primer on Hanseatic walls and watchful bastions.

Your guide connects layers of trade, faith and resilience that shaped Estonia’s capital. Expect cobbles underfoot, timbered guild halls, and cafés scented with spiced pastries as you trace lanes where merchants once tallied cargo by candlelight.

Sit down to a locally prepared meal in an atmospheric beer restaurant, where vaulted spaces and brickwork tell stories of Tartu’s scholarly past. Expect Baltic comfort dishes—roasts, root vegetables, rye—paired with tasting Baltic brews poured by enthusiasts of the craft.

In Estonia’s university city, conversation flows as easily as the beer. Staff share insights into regional flavours and brewing traditions, rounding off a convivial evening with hearty plates and warm hospitality.

Delve into Latvia’s artisan beer culture on a tour, tasting and lunch at Valmiermuiža Brewery. Learn the craft brewing process—from mashing to fermenting—before sampling seasonal beers alongside farmhouse breads, cheeses and garden-fresh salads.

Set beside a historic manor, Valmiermuiža champions slow, local ingredients and hospitality. Brewers explain styles and pairings while lunch showcases regional produce—the perfect mid-journey pause that celebrates countryside rhythms and careful craftsmanship.

Get your bearings in Latvia’s capital on a focused stroll past the House of the Black Heads, the Freedom Monument and riverfront lanes. Peek toward Art Nouveau facades that make Riga a design lover’s dream, then note cafés perfect for later toasts.

Stories of trade guilds, independence and reinvention frame this city of markets and music. Your guide highlights neighborhoods for dining, nightlife and culture—ideal cues for a deep dive into Riga’s jaunty, creative spirit.

Visit the evocative Hill of Crosses, where pathways weave among tens of thousands of folk-carved crucifixes, rosaries and icons layered over generations. Take a moment to pause for photos and reflection amid wind-touched prayers and tinkling metal charms.

This powerful pilgrimage site near Šiauliai symbolizes endurance through occupations and upheaval. Guides explain traditions of remembrance and renewal that keep the hill growing, season after season, cross by cross.

Walk through baroque Vilnius, from Catholic Cathedral Square to the grand courtyards of the University and the luminous St. Peter and St. Paul Church with its ornate stucco interiors. Bell towers, pastel palaces and chapel-lined lanes chart centuries of devotion and learning.

Hear how the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth shaped this cultured capital, and why the Gates of Dawn still draw pilgrims. Your guide points out artisan shops and warm cafés that make winter wandering especially inviting.

Experience a purpose-led stop at Pirmas Blynas, a social enterprise pancake café empowering people with disabilities. Learn about training, inclusion and impact while you sample hearty pancakes—from savoury buckwheat stacks to sweet, jam-topped treats.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER EXPERIENCE connects your journey with community uplift in Vilnius. Conversations with staff illuminate how hospitality can open doors, making this feel-good visit as nourishing as the dishes themselves.

Pedal like a local on a guided bike tour, gliding along dedicated cycle lanes past Nyhavn’s gabled houses, leafy canals and waterside promenades. Feel the city’s rhythm as bells chime and cargo bikes whisk by.

Learn cycling etiquette and design principles that make Copenhagen a two-wheel paradise. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; bikes and helmets are provided for a comfortable, scenic loop.

Cruise the Oslo Fjord between islands, lighthouses and neat clusters of wooden summer houses. Breathe crisp Nordic air on deck as island-dotted seascapes slide by, warming your hands with a hot drink while sea birds wheel overhead.

Skippers share tales of trade, ice and exploration that shaped Norway’s maritime soul. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; seasonal boats, blankets and refreshments keep things snug.

Unwind in a classic Swedish sauna session, letting gentle heat soothe trail-tired muscles. Embrace the Nordic contrast with a brisk snow roll or cool rinse, returning to the benches as steam curls into the winter night calm.

Guides explain customs and health benefits while you sip water and relax. This restorative experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; towels are provided and swimsuits are welcome.

Hit the slopes in the Sälen area, carving gentle blues or steeper runs across snowy fells with wide views of pine and birch. Rentals and lift passes make it easy to settle into rhythm before warming up in cosy cafés.

Instructors and well-groomed pistes suit beginners to confident riders. This full-day adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour; transfers, equipment hire and passes can be arranged.

Swap snow for splash time with high-speed water slides, a indoor wave pool and warm spa zones ideal for easing into the evening. Neon tunnels, lazy rivers and bubbly jets bring out everyone’s inner kid.

Perfect after an active day outside, this playful break keeps winter fun rolling indoors. The visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; towels and lockers are available on site.

Spin along seaside paths to Kalamaja’s wooden houses, the bold halls of the Seaplane Harbour museum and creative murals in Telliskivi. Your guide threads safe bike routes linking parks, piers and photo-worthy backstreets.

Hear how shipyards and workshops reinvented themselves as studios and cafés. This relaxed ride is at additional cost and bookable on tour; bikes and helmets are included.

Explore Tartu’s creative side on a street art tour through Karlova and Supilinn, where bold murals, stencils and hidden tags transform courtyards and riverbank walls. Learn how students and collectives shaped the city’s creative spirit.

Guides unpack themes, techniques and local stories behind the works. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; expect an easy-paced walk with frequent photo stops.

Strap on special frames for a bogshoe hike across otherworldly peat landscapes near Riga. Float over moss and pools as guides point out hardy plants and the quiet drama of winter wilderness.

Learn how bogs form and why they’re vital for biodiversity and carbon storage. This nature experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; warm layers and waterproof footwear are recommended.

Join a guided walking tour through Copenhagen’s historic core, taking in Town Hall Square, the lively Strøget and the delicate spray of the Stork Fountain. Meander past the Round Tower and university buildings as cobblestones, canals and copper spires set the tone for Denmark’s capital of cool.

Hear how a medieval trading hub became a beacon of design and sustainability, where café culture and cycling lanes frame daily life. This scan-friendly walk highlights architectural contrasts and local legends while pointing out great spots for pastries and people-watching.

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Step into the Middle Ages with an expert-led tour of Cesis Castle, a 13th-century stronghold of the Livonian Order. Trace arrow-scarred walls, climb stout towers and peer across tiled roofs to forests that once hid rival armies.

Guides bring crusader chronicles to life, from sieges to candle-lit corridors. In winter light, stone ramparts and snowy courtyards evoke a time when knights, merchants and masons shaped Latvia’s heartland.

Cross wooden bridges to the red-brick towers of Trakai Island Castle, a fairy-tale silhouette rising from Lake Galve. Stroll courtyards and snow-dusted ramparts while glassy waters mirror battlements and pines.

Once a seat of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Trakai hosts exhibits on medieval life and local communities. The crisp air, creaking timber and lake views create a serene frame for photos and quiet wonder.