Grandes Capitales del Norte Fin Hels
Duration
11 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Starting city
Paris
Available
April 2024 / March 2025
Cities to visit:
Paris; Bruges; Amsterdam; Hannover; Goslar; Berlin; Copenhagen; Jonkoping; Vadstena; Stockholm; Ferry Estocolmo, Turku; Naantali; Helsinki
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Detailed day by day description
Introduction
Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.
Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.
TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..
Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
Day
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!
Optional Activities: During your trip, your guide will likely offer optional activities. If these activities are available in the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them well in advance to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute often means missing out on the opportunity to participate due to lack of tickets, coach seats, etc.
Joining the tour at the designated meeting point and time is crucial. Please verify these details in advance, as there are multiple joining points available. If you have any questions, contact Europamundo before your trip using the emergency telephone number or the chat feature on your "My Trip" website.
Please be on time as we travel together in a group; everyone´s cooperation is essential for a successful trip.
Enjoy your tour!
Optional Activities: During your trip, your guide will likely offer optional activities. If these activities are available in the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them well in advance to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute often means missing out on the opportunity to participate due to lack of tickets, coach seats, etc.
Joining the tour at the designated meeting point and time is crucial. Please verify these details in advance, as there are multiple joining points available. If you have any questions, contact Europamundo before your trip using the emergency telephone number or the chat feature on your "My Trip" website.
Please be on time as we travel together in a group; everyone´s cooperation is essential for a successful trip.
Enjoy your tour!
Total distance traveled: 565 km.
Landscapes: Great plains, in Holland pleasant landscapes with canals and distant mills.
07:30 hrs . - Paris -Departure.
12:30 hrs . - Bruges -Arrival. Our guide will inform you about the city of canals where you have time to visit it and have lunch. Take a good look at where the parking lot is located in which we are obliged to leave the coach. Half board travelers have lunch included.
17:00 hrs. - Bruges -Departure.
20:30 hrs. - Amsterdam - Arrival. Accommodation.
Landscapes: Great plains, in Holland pleasant landscapes with canals and distant mills.
07:30 hrs . - Paris -Departure.
12:30 hrs . - Bruges -Arrival. Our guide will inform you about the city of canals where you have time to visit it and have lunch. Take a good look at where the parking lot is located in which we are obliged to leave the coach. Half board travelers have lunch included.
17:00 hrs. - Bruges -Departure.
20:30 hrs. - Amsterdam - Arrival. Accommodation.
Total distance: 385 km.
Scenery: Plains, industrial areas, motorways of Germany.
08:30 hrs. Sightseeing tour of AMSTERDAM with local guide. This tour will last about two hours where we will know Dam Square with the town hall, the narrow canals and the most representative ones, the museum area and the Floating flower Market and the flower market. The visit ends in a factory-museum of diamonds where we will have an opportunity to see the diamond cutting technique traditional activity of Holland. The visit will finish at about 11.30hrs. Free time to stroll and have lunch.
15:00 hrs. - Amsterdam - Departure. Plain and industrial regions traveling through northern Germany.
20:00 hrs. - Hanover. Arrival and accommodation.
Note: On dates when there are trade fairs or congresses, the accommodation may be in a nearby town.
Scenery: Plains, industrial areas, motorways of Germany.
08:30 hrs. Sightseeing tour of AMSTERDAM with local guide. This tour will last about two hours where we will know Dam Square with the town hall, the narrow canals and the most representative ones, the museum area and the Floating flower Market and the flower market. The visit ends in a factory-museum of diamonds where we will have an opportunity to see the diamond cutting technique traditional activity of Holland. The visit will finish at about 11.30hrs. Free time to stroll and have lunch.
15:00 hrs. - Amsterdam - Departure. Plain and industrial regions traveling through northern Germany.
20:00 hrs. - Hanover. Arrival and accommodation.
Note: On dates when there are trade fairs or congresses, the accommodation may be in a nearby town.
Total distance covered: 370 km.
Scenery: The scenery in the Goslar and Quedlinburg area is very beautiful; Hartz mountains, little villages.
08:00 hrs. - Hannover - Departure -.
09:30 hrs. - Goslar - Arrival -. A town declared UNESCO World Heritage, one of the prettiest towns in Germany with its historic houses and its Market Square. Time for a stroll.
11.15 hrs. -Goslar -departure-. We continue our route through one of the most beautiful areas of Germany.
12.00 hrs- Quedlinburg- arrival. UNESCO declared this city a World Heritage Site due to its fascinating historic center, which has survived almost unscathed for centuries with its more than 2100 half-timbered houses. Also noteworthy are the town hall and the castle. Free time for a stroll and lunch.
14.15 hrs- Quedlinburg departure. We travel to the capital of Germany.
17.00 hrs. -Berlin -Arrival. Free time.
Scenery: The scenery in the Goslar and Quedlinburg area is very beautiful; Hartz mountains, little villages.
08:00 hrs. - Hannover - Departure -.
09:30 hrs. - Goslar - Arrival -. A town declared UNESCO World Heritage, one of the prettiest towns in Germany with its historic houses and its Market Square. Time for a stroll.
11.15 hrs. -Goslar -departure-. We continue our route through one of the most beautiful areas of Germany.
12.00 hrs- Quedlinburg- arrival. UNESCO declared this city a World Heritage Site due to its fascinating historic center, which has survived almost unscathed for centuries with its more than 2100 half-timbered houses. Also noteworthy are the town hall and the castle. Free time for a stroll and lunch.
14.15 hrs- Quedlinburg departure. We travel to the capital of Germany.
17.00 hrs. -Berlin -Arrival. Free time.
08:00 a.m. – Berlin (confirm schedule at hotel reception). We’ll begin our panoramic tour of Berlin with a local guide, lasting approximately two and a half hours. From the bus, we’ll see Museum Island, the Television Tower, the central shopping streets, the old cathedral destroyed in World War II, the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the city’s large parks. We’ll also leave the coach to explore the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum, two powerful landmarks that remind us of Germany’s difficult history in the previous century. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city at your leisure. On request, your guide will offer you an optional tour of Potsdam and its palaces and gardens (in low season, a visit to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp will be offered instead).
Note: In some cases, the city tour may take place the day before.
Note: In some cases, the city tour may take place the day before.
Total distance covered by road: 395 km.
Scenery: Pleasant hills in the south of Denmark and expansive plains in Germany.
Note: We recommend taking some warm clothes if you want to stroll on deck.
Free time in the morning.
11:30 a.m. - Departure from Berlin. We’ll travel north through Germany.
3:00 p.m., (approximate time) - We’ll arrive at the Rostock Port to board a ferry for an almost two-hour crossing to Denmark. This modern and comfortable ferry offers shops, cafes, exchange booths, and various leisure activities.
5:30 p.m. – We’ll arrive in Denmark and continue to Copenhagen.
8:00 p.m. - Copenhagen.
Scenery: Pleasant hills in the south of Denmark and expansive plains in Germany.
Note: We recommend taking some warm clothes if you want to stroll on deck.
Free time in the morning.
11:30 a.m. - Departure from Berlin. We’ll travel north through Germany.
3:00 p.m., (approximate time) - We’ll arrive at the Rostock Port to board a ferry for an almost two-hour crossing to Denmark. This modern and comfortable ferry offers shops, cafes, exchange booths, and various leisure activities.
5:30 p.m. – We’ll arrive in Denmark and continue to Copenhagen.
8:00 p.m. - Copenhagen.
07:30 a.m. – In the morning, we’ll enjoy a panoramic city tour with a local guide of the Danish capital, known for its exceptional quality of life, commitment to sustainability and rich cultural life. We’ll see The Little Mermaid, Nyhavn harbor with its colorful historic buildings, the exterior of Amalienborg Palace, home to the Danish royal family, the Town Hall Square, and the Tivoli Park area. You’ll also have free time to explore at your leisure. The tour will end at around 09:30 a.m., after which you’ll have time to explore the city at your own pace.
Total distance covered: 635 km.
Scenery: Forests, lakes, Scandinavian landscapes.
Note: In Scandinavian countries, cash is rarely used; payments are made primarily with credit or debit cards, so remember to bring your card.
07:30 a.m. – Departure from Copenhagen.
08:15 a.m. – Elsinore, Denmark. We’ll make a brief stop in Elsinore, the city of Hamlet, famed for its impressive Kronborg Castle. You’ll have the opportunity to take photos of the castle’s exterior before boarding a ferry to Sweden. The crossing will take about 20 minutes, with an expected arrival in Sweden around 9:30 a.m. We’ll continue our journey through scenic forests and beautiful lakes.
12:30 p.m. – Jönköping. This provincial capital lies on the shores of Lake Vättern. You’ll have time for lunch.
01:30 p.m. – Departure from Jönköping.
03:00 p.m. – Vadstena. Arrival and time for a walk in this picturesque lakeside town, featuring charming old houses and a large 14th-century castle converted into a monastery.
04:30 p.m. – Departure from Vadstena.
08:30 p.m. – Stockholm. We’ll conclude the day in the capital of Sweden, a beautiful city in the Baltic Sea archipelago. Connected by numerous bridges and ferries, Stockholm is renowned for its rich history, impressive architecture, and harmonious blend of modernity and tradition.
Scenery: Forests, lakes, Scandinavian landscapes.
Note: In Scandinavian countries, cash is rarely used; payments are made primarily with credit or debit cards, so remember to bring your card.
07:30 a.m. – Departure from Copenhagen.
08:15 a.m. – Elsinore, Denmark. We’ll make a brief stop in Elsinore, the city of Hamlet, famed for its impressive Kronborg Castle. You’ll have the opportunity to take photos of the castle’s exterior before boarding a ferry to Sweden. The crossing will take about 20 minutes, with an expected arrival in Sweden around 9:30 a.m. We’ll continue our journey through scenic forests and beautiful lakes.
12:30 p.m. – Jönköping. This provincial capital lies on the shores of Lake Vättern. You’ll have time for lunch.
01:30 p.m. – Departure from Jönköping.
03:00 p.m. – Vadstena. Arrival and time for a walk in this picturesque lakeside town, featuring charming old houses and a large 14th-century castle converted into a monastery.
04:30 p.m. – Departure from Vadstena.
08:30 p.m. – Stockholm. We’ll conclude the day in the capital of Sweden, a beautiful city in the Baltic Sea archipelago. Connected by numerous bridges and ferries, Stockholm is renowned for its rich history, impressive architecture, and harmonious blend of modernity and tradition.
Today we’ll embark on a panoramic tour of this beautiful capital city, built on 14 interconnected islands. We’ll visit Gamla Stan, also known as the “the city between bridges”, the lively old quarter filled with monumental buildings such as the Nobel Prize Museum, located right beside the main square of Stortorget which honors Nobel Prize winners, the Cathedral, and the Royal Palace. Whenever possible, we’ll enjoy the stunning views from the Fjällgatan viewpoint. Afterwards, you’ll have leisure time to explore. We recommend visiting the museums and parks. Optionally, you can visit the City Hall and the Vasa Museum.
Stockholm (boarding)
Scenery: Beautiful landscapes as the boat departs from Stockholm.
Notes: Tonight, we’ll embark on a night cruise. Don’t forget your documentation; it will be required when boarding. Prepare hand luggage, as main luggage will remain on the coach. Don’t forget warm clothing to enjoy the deck of the ferry. The Finland currency is the euro. If you have Swedish Crowns, there are convenient exchange offices onboard.
Free day in Stockholm, the most beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals. We recommend exploring the historic center and the Museums Island.
5:00 p.m. – Transfer to the port of Stockholm. We’ll board the modern ferry operated by Silja Lines, which offers restaurants, bars, a nightclub, a casino, shops, and spacious rooms. The ship’s estimated departure time is 7:30 p.m. The scenery leaving Stockholm is stunning, with numerous islands. We recommend enjoying the view from the deck. Don’t forget your camera! You’ll spend the night on board in double cabins.
Scenery: Beautiful landscapes as the boat departs from Stockholm.
Notes: Tonight, we’ll embark on a night cruise. Don’t forget your documentation; it will be required when boarding. Prepare hand luggage, as main luggage will remain on the coach. Don’t forget warm clothing to enjoy the deck of the ferry. The Finland currency is the euro. If you have Swedish Crowns, there are convenient exchange offices onboard.
Free day in Stockholm, the most beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals. We recommend exploring the historic center and the Museums Island.
5:00 p.m. – Transfer to the port of Stockholm. We’ll board the modern ferry operated by Silja Lines, which offers restaurants, bars, a nightclub, a casino, shops, and spacious rooms. The ship’s estimated departure time is 7:30 p.m. The scenery leaving Stockholm is stunning, with numerous islands. We recommend enjoying the view from the deck. Don’t forget your camera! You’ll spend the night on board in double cabins.
Total distance covered: 195 km.
Scenery: Forests, lakes, and pleasant landscapes.
Note: Upon arrival in Finland, you will need to adjust your watch; when it is 12:00 p.m. in Sweden, it is 1:00 p.m. in Finland.
As we arrive in Finland, we recommend heading to the ship’s deck at sunrise to enjoy the mesmerizing landscapes as we sail past the Åland Islands, a series of forest-covered isles. Breakfast is included in your trip.
07:30 a.m. - Turku. We’ll disembark in the second-largest Finnish city, which has a strong Swedish influence. Enjoy some time for a walk in the city center.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from Turku.
09:20 a.m. - Naantali. Arrival in this picturesque village of wooden houses by the sea, bustling with tourist activity. Enjoy time for a stroll.
10:45 a.m. - Departure from Naantali.
01:00 p.m. - Helsinki. Time for lunch and an afternoon free to explore the city. Discover the old market and observe the Russian influence in the buildings and churches.
Scenery: Forests, lakes, and pleasant landscapes.
Note: Upon arrival in Finland, you will need to adjust your watch; when it is 12:00 p.m. in Sweden, it is 1:00 p.m. in Finland.
As we arrive in Finland, we recommend heading to the ship’s deck at sunrise to enjoy the mesmerizing landscapes as we sail past the Åland Islands, a series of forest-covered isles. Breakfast is included in your trip.
07:30 a.m. - Turku. We’ll disembark in the second-largest Finnish city, which has a strong Swedish influence. Enjoy some time for a walk in the city center.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from Turku.
09:20 a.m. - Naantali. Arrival in this picturesque village of wooden houses by the sea, bustling with tourist activity. Enjoy time for a stroll.
10:45 a.m. - Departure from Naantali.
01:00 p.m. - Helsinki. Time for lunch and an afternoon free to explore the city. Discover the old market and observe the Russian influence in the buildings and churches.
09:00 a.m. – Departure from the hotel. This morning, we’ll take a boat trip on a regular line water transport to the Suomenlinna Islands. This archipelago consists of six islands, home to a grand fortress that once protected the city and is now a World Heritage site. You’ll have time to stroll around and cross the islands via small pedestrian bridges. Our guide will accompany you to the islands and provide information on how to make the most of your free time. With your return ticket, you can choose how long you wish to stay in this beautiful archipelago.
Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.
Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.
If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.
Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.
If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.
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