Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Dinner (First meal on board, experiencing a taste of the delectable freshly prepared cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seabourn Venture)
- Day 2
Day at Sea
Optional Activities
- Informative lecture at the Discovery Centre
- Views from the Constellation Lounge
- Spa treatment
- Day 3
Stavanger
Optional Activities
- Pulpit Rock Hike - scenic coach transfer to Preikestolen and hike up the iconic natural plateau rising 604 metres above the Lysefjord
- Stavanger: From Oil to Oil - explore a preserved canning factory, guided tour of the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, and stroll through Old Stavanger's historic wooden houses
- Lysefjord Boat Trip - scenic cruise through the Stavanger archipelago and majestic Lysefjord, viewing Pulpit Rock and dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and traditional mountain farms
Landmarks Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) Lysefjord Norwegian Petroleum Museum Old Stavanger - Day 4
Balestrand - Finnabotn
Included Activities
- Fjord cruise from Balestrand to Finnabotn
Landmarks Balestrand Sognefjorden Finnabotn Arnafjorden - Day 5
Flåm
Included Activities
- Flåm Railway - journey from Flåm to Myrdal (20 kilometres), viewing sheer cliffs, alpine valleys, tunnels, and Kjosfossen Waterfall
Landmarks Flåm Railway Kjosfossen Waterfall Myrdal - Day 6
Rosendal
Optional Activities
- Bondhus Lake and Glacier Walk - scenic drive through verdant valleys, easy well-maintained trail to pristine Bondhus Lake, views of Bondhusbreen Glacier descending from Folgefonna icecap, coffee break at Ola Løa traditional mountain hut
- Rosendal Walking Tour - village centre introduction, Steinparken (The Stone Park) with over 40 stone types, Baroniet Rosendal castle (established 1665) with exquisite rose gardens, elegant interiors, and mountain views
Landmarks Bondhus Lake Bondhusbreen Glacier Folgefonna Icecap Steinparken (The Stone Park) Baroniet Rosendal 
- Day 7
Mandal
Optional Activities
- Kristiansand Guided Tour and Seafood Tasting - travel from Mandal to Kristiansand, guided walking tour of city highlights (vibrant centre, historic wooden districts, waterfront), seafood tasting at waterfront restaurant featuring prawns, crab, herring, salmon, mussels paired with regional wines or craft beer
- Norwegian Forest Hike - journey to Kristiansand via stunning coastal route, guided hike through Baneheia forested area, gentle woodland trails passing serene lakes, ascent to panoramic viewpoint with coastline vistas, descent into Ravnedalen Park historic landscaped garden, refreshments at local cafe
Landmarks Mandal Kristiansand Baneheia Ravnedalen Park - Day 8
Oslo
Included Activities
- An Evening with Edvard Grieg - captivating performance at Gamle Logen (built 1836) telling the story of composer Edvard Grieg through the voice of soprano Nina Hagerup, accompanied by professional violinist and pianist
Optional Activities
- Norway's Intrepid Explorers - guided visit to Kon-Tiki Museum and Fram Museum, view the Fram (world's strongest wooden ship built for polar expeditions)
- Oslo Highlights - guided tour visiting Historic Museum (Norway's archaeological and ethnographic collections), Vigeland Park (over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland), Holmenkollen Ski Jump (panoramic views over Oslo and Oslofjord)
- Oslo Bike Ride - guided cycling tour through car-free streets passing Akershus Fortress, City Hall, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Aker Brygge, Tjuvholmen, with scenic vistas along Oslofjord
Landmarks Kon-Tiki Museum Fram Museum Historic Museum Vigeland Park Holmenkollen Ski Jump Akershus Fortress City Hall Aker Brygge Tjuvholmen Oslofjord Gamle Logen - Day 9
Lysekil
Optional Activities
- Fiskebäckskil by Fjord and Foot - board local ferry from Lysekil to island of Skaftö, explore Fiskebäckskil streets with colourful wooden houses, 18th-century church, former home of artist Carl Wilhelmson, leisure time for wandering and photos, return by ferry and coach to ship
- Coastal Panoramas and Cliffside Trails - guided walk through coastal nature reserve with striking rock formations and sweeping sea views, marked trails across varied terrain, marine centre visit to glimpse local sea life, cliff-top paths with dramatic vistas, stroll along seaside promenade with historic sites
Landmarks Lysekil Fiskebäckskil Skaftö - Day 10
Copenhagen
Optional Activities
- Essential Copenhagen - panoramic drive through historic centre, private Stromma canal boat cruise past Nyhavn, Opera House, Christianshavn canals, leisurely stroll around Amalienborg Palace and Marble Church
- Copenhagen's Royal Heritage - scenic drive through city, visit to Rosenborg Castle with opulent interiors and Danish Crown Jewels, Christiansborg Palace inside visit of Royal Reception Rooms with French tapestries, panoramic drive past Royal Theatre and Rosenborg Gardens
Landmarks Nyhavn Opera House Christianshavn Amalienborg Palace Marble Church Rosenborg Castle Christiansborg Palace Royal Theatre Rosenborg Gardens - Day 11
Copenhagen to Helsinki
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kämp)
- Day 12
Helsinki
- Meals
- Dinner (Island seafood dinner at local restaurant with views across Helsinki's glittering city skyline)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kämp)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church) - hewn directly from solid stone with raw rock inner wall and striking copper dome
- Helsinki Central Library Oodi visit - architectural masterpiece with thoughtfully curated floors
- Hakaniemi Market Hall visit - century-old institution with fresh seafood, artisan breads, and pastries
- Island seafood dinner - local restaurant with freshest seafood and views across Helsinki's city skyline
Landmarks Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church) Helsinki Central Library Oodi Hakaniemi Market Hall - Day 13
Helsinki - Nuuksio National Park
- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh salmon prepared around open fire, enjoyed in traditional Lappish-style teepee in Nuuksio National Park)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kämp)
Included Activities
- Nuuksio National Park Signature Experience - immersive day in pristine wilderness, open fire preparation of fresh salmon, lunch in traditional Lappish-style teepee, wild herb tea, Sámi singer sharing cultural songs, learn about Finnish connection to nature and Finnish sauna traditions
Optional Activities
- Guided interpretive walk through forest
- Mölkky (throwing game involving precision and strategy)
Landmarks Nuuksio National Park - Day 14
Helsinki to Tallinn
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Telegraaf Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn in Business Lounge
Landmarks Gulf of Finland - Day 15
Tallinn
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tallinn's Old Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site with cobblestone streets, Town Hall Square, ancient city walls, Toompea Hill, St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek) visit - one of Europe's oldest continuously operating pharmacies
- Maiasmokk Café - Tallinn's oldest café for coffee and cake
Landmarks Tallinn Old Town Town Hall Square Toompea Hill St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek) Maiasmokk Café - Day 16
Tallinn - Pärnu - Sigulda - Riga
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Kempinski)
Included Activities
- Stop in Pärnu, coastal city
- Turaida Museum Reserve visit - featuring Turaida Stone Castle (construction begun 1214 for Bishop Albert of Riga)
Landmarks Pärnu Gauja National Park Turaida Stone Castle Turaida Museum Reserve - Day 17
Riga
- Meals
- Lunch (Leisurely market lunch in Āgenskalns Market with Valmiermuiža craft beer pairing, featuring Latvian food traditions tastings)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Riga - medieval Hanseatic highlights including St Peter's Cathedral, Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral with world's largest pipe organs, historic Guild Houses
- Architectural historian guided tour of Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) architecture - finest facades and design details
- Guided culinary tour of Āgenskalns Market - Latvian food traditions tastings, leisurely market lunch with Valmiermuiža craft beer pairing
Landmarks St Peter's Cathedral Riga Castle Dome Cathedral Guild Houses Āgenskalns Market - Day 18
Riga - Hill of Crosses - Vilnius
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Vilnius)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hill of Crosses - extraordinary pilgrimage site with tens of thousands of crosses of all sizes and materials, symbol of faith, hope, resilience, and Lithuanian national identity
Landmarks Hill of Crosses 
- Day 19
Vilnius
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with Tour Director and fellow travellers celebrating the Baltic adventure)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vilnius Old Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site with winding cobblestone streets, ornate Baroque churches, Vilnius Cathedral, atmospheric courtyards, Town Hall Square, Gate of Dawn
- Farewell dinner with Tour Director and fellow travellers
Optional Activities
- Trakai Island Castle - striking medieval fortress constructed 14th century by Grand Duke Kęstutis, major works completed around 1409 by Vytautas the Great, set on island in Lake Galvė with red-brick walls
- Soviet History Tour - journey through Lithuania's Soviet past including Vilnius TV Tower (country's tallest structure), historical site of 1991 tragic confrontation with Soviet military during independence struggle
Landmarks Vilnius Old Town Vilnius Cathedral Town Hall Square Gate of Dawn Trakai Island Castle Lake Galvė Vilnius TV Tower - Day 20
Depart Vilnius
- Meals
- Breakfast
