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. 

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.