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Helsinki to Warsaw

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Helsinki

    Start point
    Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (Hotel in Helsinki, 11:15)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner in Helsinki)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Helsinki
    • Welcome dinner in Helsinki
    Landmarks
    Havis Amanda
    Senate Square
    Helsinki Cathedral
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  2. Day 2

    Helsinki

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Helsinki+ excursion to Suomenlinna with guided tour, picnic lunch, and Finnish pastry and coffee at a famous café
    • Visit Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
    • Explore Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
    • Sauna day experience
    Landmarks
    Suomenlinna
    Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
    Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
  3. Day 3

    Helsinki to Tallinn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Tallinn's Old Town Square)

    Included Activities

    • Helsinki to Tallinn ferry crossing
    • Lunch in Tallinn's Old Town Square
    • Walking tour of Tallinn
    Landmarks
    Tall Hermann Tower
    St. Olav's Church
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  4. Day 4

    Tallinn - Pärnu - Saulkrasti - Riga

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing in Pärnu
    • Visit Saulkrasti
    • Visit to Latvian War Cemetery
    • Orientation tour of Riga
    Landmarks
    Latvian War Cemetery
    Riga Dom Cathedral
    Parliament House
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  5. Day 5

    Riga to Vilnius

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hill of Crosses
    • Visit to Trakai Island Castle
    • Sightseeing tour of Vilnius
    Landmarks
    Hill of Crosses
    Trakai Island Castle
    Grand Duke's Palace
    Vilnius Cathedral
    Church of St. Anne
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  6. Day 6

    Vilnius to Gdansk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Masurian Lakes District
    • Orientation tour of Gdansk

    Optional Activities

    • Photo stop at Trakai Castle
    Landmarks
    Trakai Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Gdansk

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Locally guided walking tour of Gdansk

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Museum of the Second World War
    • Visit European Solidarity Centre
    Landmarks
    Long Market Square
    Museum of the Second World War
    European Solidarity Centre
  8. Day 8

    Gdansk - Malbork - Toruń - Warsaw

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Malbork Castle
    • Visit Toruń
    • Gingerbread workshop in Toruń
    • Included dinner in Warsaw
    Landmarks
    Malbork Castle
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  9. Day 9

    Warsaw

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive driving and walking tour of Warsaw

    Optional Activities

    • Warsaw Cultural Highlights excursion including exploration of Jewish history and local cuisine
    • Chopin & Polish Flavours Evening excursion with Chopin concert in Warsaw's Royal Castle and three-course Polish dinner
    Landmarks
    Warsaw's Royal Castle
  10. Day 10

    Warsaw

    End point
    Warszawa, Mazowieckie, Poland (Hotel in Warsaw, 10:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.5
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  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
    3.9
  • 4.5

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  • E
    October 8th, 2025
    Interesting tour through beautiful countries. Excellent guides and a very good and safe driver.
    Traveled in September 2025
  • E
    September 24th, 2025
    A good, fast-paced introduction to Helsinki, the Baltic states and Northern Poland. Mostly good hotels, interesting...
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    Traveled in August 2025
  • Q
    August 26th, 2025
    Pros: good itinerary that covers the most worthwhile places, affordable price, Cons: early morning departure,...
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    Traveled in July 2025
  • Helsinki to Warsaw reviewer 4
    January 20th, 2025
    Acknowledging this tour covers a lot of ground, it did not meet expectation. Many hours spent in road side services...
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    Traveled in December 2024
  • Helsinki to Warsaw reviewer 5
    December 30th, 2024
    Luke made our tour! So interesting and knowledgeable He was always on duty, took us to great spots. I would love to...
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    Traveled in August 2024
  • Helsinki to Warsaw reviewer 6
    December 19th, 2024
    Luke is such an awesome tour guide! So friendly and upbeat! He makes everyone feel at ease! He goes out of his way to...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • Helsinki to Warsaw reviewer 7
    October 23rd, 2024
    The hotel in Lithuania was less than desirable. I found mold and bugs in my room. The format didn't really give us...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Expat Explore Travel
    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the issues with the hotel in Lithuania and understand your desire for more time to explore smaller cities. Your comments are valuable as we work to improve our itineraries and accommodations. We appreciate your insights!
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  • A
    September 24th, 2024
    Luke is an amazing tour guide! He's so enthusiastic and friendly, and he gets to know everyone in the tour...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • Helsinki to Warsaw reviewer 9
    September 20th, 2024
    As a frequent traveller, a mixed of self and guided tours; Luke was a definite stand out as a tour leader. He was...
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  • A
    September 20th, 2024
    Aa a frequent traveller, a mixed of self and guided tours; Luke was a definite stand out as a tour leader. He was...
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  • E

    Emily

    Asked on April 7th, 2026

    Can you advise of what flights are required during this tour (besides flights to the first point and from the end point of course)?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2026

      In terms of flights during the tour, there are no internal flights included or required. The tour is operated via comfortable air-conditioned coach (bus), and there is also a scenic ferry crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn included in the itinerary. So, the only flights you would need to arrange are your arrival flight into Helsinki (start of the tour) and your departure flight from Warsaw (end of the tour). Everything in between is already taken care of as part of the tour experience.

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    Andrew

    Asked on March 12th, 2026

    Will this tour start in Warsaw poland = end in Tallin ?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      The Helsinki to Warsaw tour actually starts in Helsinki, Finland and ends in Warsaw, Poland, so it does not begin in Warsaw or end in Tallinn.

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    Dave

    Asked on January 24th, 2026

    I would like to know how many hours are spent on the bus/van per day

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      Time spent on the coach varies depending on the day's itinerary. On some days, you may spend less than three hours on the coach, and on others, the coach may not be used at all. On longer travel days, you could spend up to eight hours on the coach; however, we make frequent rest stops every two to two and a half hours. These stops allow time for bathroom breaks, stretching your legs, grabbing a bite to eat, or a photo stop.

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      Dave

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      How many days are spent with more than 5 hours on a bus? I love the tour , but don't want to be just riding the bus :)

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      For this tour, most days would have an average time of 5-7 Hours spent on the Coach. However, this time estimate is not only for 1 way travel as the Coach is mostly used the entire day to get from Hotel to the City Center and moving around each city when not doing walking tours. The longest one way drive would be at around 4 Hours which is on Day 6 but most of the time will only have about 2-3 Hours of Travel Time.

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    Daniel

    Asked on October 1st, 2025

    Are there any occasions where dressy clothing will be needed?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      You generally won't need very formal clothing during this trip. Most meals are casual, including the welcome dinner in Helsinki and group dinners in Vilnius, Gdansk and Warsaw. Smart-casual attire (like a nice shirt or blouse with comfortable trousers or a casual dress) is perfectly suitable if you'd like to look a little dressier for these evenings, but it's not a strict requirement. The most important things to pack are: Comfortable walking shoes for guided city tours and cobblestone streets. Layered clothing that can adapt to changing weather in the Baltics and Poland. A light waterproof jacket as showers can occur. Optional slightly dressier outfit if you'd like for the welcome or farewell dinners, or optional evening activities such as 'An Evening in Warsaw.' In short, casual and comfortable clothing is absolutely fine throughout, and dressier outfits are optional depending on your preference.

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    Lindsay

    Asked on September 13th, 2025

    Would there be an opportunity 4 an optional tour to Krakow? The 3 cities I wanted to visit in Poland are Warsaw, Krakow & Gdansk.

    Tour Details
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      This tour does not include Krakow, as the itinerary focuses on Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Gdansk, and Warsaw. There are no optional excursions to Krakow within this tour. The available optional excursions are in Helsinki and Warsaw only. If visiting Krakow is a priority, it would need to be arranged separately as an independent trip outside of this tour itinerary.

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    Monica

    Asked on July 13th, 2025

    Would it be possible to have a normal room with a double bed instead of a twin bed room? I do not sleep well in a twin size bed. I will be traveling solo with private room option. I was on a Europomundo tour and they do not stop after 2 hours of driving. Does this driving tour have a consistent break schedule at rest stops?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      Our standard accommodation is based on twin-share rooms, which typically means two single beds. While we can request a double bed once your booking is confirmed, this is always subject to availability at each hotel. If you opt for the single supplement upgrade for a private room, we can still pass along your request for a double bed. Our tours do maintain a consistent and comfortable break schedule during coach travel. You can generally expect a rest stop every 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on the day's itinerary and local conditions.

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    Sara

    Asked on June 7th, 2025

    I am 64 years old and Canadian. I am thinking of booking this tour. How do I obtain a travel insurance quote from Cover Genius?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      Insurance through our partner XCover (Cover Genius) is available via the Book Now page; however, eligibility can vary depending on your country or state of residence, or your age. To check if you're eligible and review policy details and pricing, please click the link below to visit the Book Now page. If insurance is available to you, you'll see the option to add it during the booking process.

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    Vicki

    Asked on May 29th, 2025

    Are the hotels 3 star or 4 star. There are a lot of negative reviews about the accommodation you have on your tour, have you made any changes to improve this?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      We can confirm that our accommodations are typically a mix of 3- to 4-star hotels, selected based on their location, comfort, cleanliness, and ability to accommodate group travel. While standards and styles may vary slightly depending on the country and region, we always strive to ensure that all properties meet a good level of quality and service for our travelers.

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    Jessica

    Asked on April 29th, 2025

    Do you have solo supplement? Or do you put two solo travelers in one room?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We do offer Single Room Upgrades for Solo Travelers who does not wish to share a room during the tour. Although, the upgrades are offered at a limited availability per tour. If a Solo Traveler, does not wish to pay extra for Single Room Upgrades, or they are already sold out, the Solo Traveler will be sharing a room with another solo traveler of the same gender from the tour group.

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      Jessica

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      How much is the solo supplement fee?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      A single supplement would be at an additional cost of 930 CAD pp. Please note single supplements are subject to availability.

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    Roger

    Asked on April 19th, 2025

    Do you have an option for identical Warsaw to Helsinki tour for the same price?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We not have a Warsaw to Helsinki tour, however, we do have a Helsinki to Warsaw tour. Please note our tour cost are subject to the current website rate.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Estonia.Latvia.Lithuania.Poland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Estonia.Finland.Latvia.Lithuania.Poland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Latvia.Lithuania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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