Russia and Scandinavia Tours | Northern Europe Tours

Since 1979

RUSSIA, SCANDINAVIA
and The NORTH COUNTRY

Explore the Baltic States, and Russia, spending time in exciting Moscow and regal St. Petersburg. And don't forget the scenic natural wonders of Scandinavia, including magnificent waterfalls and fjords. Here is our selection of vacations to the Baltic States, Russia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland. From the scenic mountains to the beautiful coasts and from the pristine waterways to the historic cities, we have just the journey for you.

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Our Tour Programs

ST. PETERSBURG AND MOSCOW

ST. PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW VIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL

by Globus Tours

8 Days including air or 7 Days St. Petersburg/Moscow

Includes
Land Tour w/deluxe motorcoach

Visits To
ST. PETERSBURG and MOSCOW

When you think of a Russia tour, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s learning about the fascinating culture. Perhaps it’s visiting the spectacular palaces and museums. Perhaps, in your mind, a Russia tour must include tasting of local specialties, like caviar and vodka. If so, all of this and more are included on this fabulous tour to Russia. Spend three nights each in St. Petersburg and Moscow. Along the way, you'll be accompanied by an expert Tour Director who will help bring this country to life with firsthand, in-depth knowledge of the country's culture, history, and secrets.

You'll travel between St. Petersburg and Moscow via the high-speed Sapsan train. It's a wonderful Russia vacation!

ST. PETERSBURG AND MOSCOW

Land Rate FROM: $2399

WARSAW, THE BALTICS AND HELSINKI

Scenic vistas of the Baltic Country!

by Globus Tours

10 Days including air or 9 Days Warsaw/Helsinki

Includes
Land Tour w/deluxe motorcoach

Visits To
POLAND, LITHUANIA, LATVIA, ESTONIA and FINLAND

On this Baltics and Northern Europe tour, you'll journey from Poland to Finland traveling through the Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Along the way, you'll enjoy UNESCO World Heritage Sites, old cities, beautiful scenery, and fascinating historical sights—with overnights in Warsaw and the capital cities of Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, and Helsinki.

In each city, enjoy guided sightseeing of the must-see attractions. Warsaw's sightseeing includes the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 13th century, and 14th-century St. John Cathedral, once the spot for weddings, coronations, and royal funerals. In Vilnius, visit the Old University, founded in 1569 by Jesuit monks, and the KGB Museum, founded in the former KGB building and telling about the occupation regimes that took over Lithuania from 1942-1990. In the museum, there is the KGB interior prison, the former KGB execution cell. In Riga, walk through the Art Nouveau Quarter and the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a variety of architectural styles—romanticism, gothic, baroque, classicism, and modernism.

Globus has also included some unique experiences for you, such as a private Chopin concert in Warsaw, his hometown. Or how about a dinner with Lithuanian specialties at a local Vilnius restaurant? All of this—and much more—await you on this fantastic Baltics and Northern Europe tour.

WARSAW, THE BALTICS AND HELSINKI

Land Rate FROM: $2099

NORTHERN CAPITALS

The Scandinavian Capitals and Russia!

by Globus Tours

14 Days including air or 13 Days Copenhagen/St. Petersburg

Includes
Land Tour w/deluxe motorcoach PLUS Baltic Sea Crossing

Visits To
DENMARK, NORWAY, SWEDEN and FINLAND

From the vibrant cities to the gorgeous scenery, this Northern Europe tour visits the Nordic's fascinating capitals with overnights in Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki. In each city, you’ll experience guided sightseeing of the must-see sights, including Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue and the Royal Reception Rooms at Christiansborg Palace, used by the Queen for official occasions; Oslo's City Hall, decorated with great Norwegian art from 1900 to 1950, and Frogner Park, where Gustav Vigeland created over 200 extraordinary bronze and granite statues; Stockholm's City Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year, and Helsinki’s Lutheran Cathedral, completed in 1852, and the famous open-air market.

Stunning scenery, tasty local cuisine, a Baltic Sea cruise, and fascinating sightseeing…all of this and more await you on this fantastic tour through Northern Europe's capitals.

NORTHERN CAPITALS

Land Rate FROM: $2789

SCENIC NORWAY

Northern Wonderlands!

by Globus Tours

10 Days including air or 9 Days Oslo/Oslo

Includes
Land Tour w/deluxe motorcoach

Visits To
NORWAY

Gorgeous fjords, breathtaking mountains, serene lakes, gleaming glaciers, and thundering waterfalls...this is Norway, and on this Scenic Norway tour, you’ll experience Norway's exciting cities and spectacular scenery.

Visit Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by majestic mountains, gorgeous waterfalls, and lush, green vegetation. Here, Globus has arranged a very special experience for you. You’ll travel above the tree line to 5,000 feet for breathtaking panoramic views of the fjord and the surrounding peaks from the mountaintop lookout. While here, you’ll taste aquavit, Norway’s most traditional Christmas schnapps. Another tour highlight is a 1-hour cruise past the famous "Seven Sisters," the most photographed waterfalls in Geirangerfjord.

In addition to the spectacular scenery, you'll also experience Norway's cities. In Oslo, guided sightseeing includes the famous Frogner Park with over 200 extraordinary bronze and granite sculptures. In Bergen, you'll hear about the city's 11th-century origins on your orientation tour. In the Telemark region, visit the Heddal stave church, the largest of Norway's remaining medieval wooden churches.

These are just some of the many highlights on this Norway tour. It’s an amazing vacation!

SCENIC NORWAY

Land Rate FROM: $2969

SPECTACULAR SCANDINAVIA

featuring Norway, Sweden and Denmark!

by Collette Tours

14 Days including air or 13 Days Oslo/Stockholm

Stop at the Vasa Ship Museum to learn of its shocking maiden voyage.
Visit Borgund Stave Church, an intricate structure built around 1180.
Witness the scenic wilderness along the Flam Railway.
Explore the Viking Ship Museum, home of three ancient Viking ships.
Embark on an exhilarating Geirangerfjord cruise.

Join us on an incredible journey to a land of unparalleled beauty – Scandinavia. This fabulous adventure brings together Scandinavia’s natural wonders, history and culture. In Denmark’s bohemian capital city, discover why Copenhagen is dubbed the “gastro capital of Scandinavia.” Discover the genuine Swedish tradition of glassblowing at Sweden’s oldest operating glassworks factory. Learn about Stockholm on your choice of either a walking or panoramic tour. Dine at Fem Små Hus, a 17th-century restaurant that captures the flavor of a bygone era. Travel through Sweden’s picturesque countryside aboard an innovative high-speed train. Tour Oslo’s remarkable Viking Ship Museum. Embark on one of the world’s steepest train rides, the renowned Flam Railway, passing mighty waterfalls, towering mountains and amazing valleys. Enjoy countryside accommodations surrounded by vistas of breathtaking mountains and fjords. Experience Norway’s breathtaking fjord region as you travel across the dramatic Sognefjord to the Briksdal Glacier. Embark on an exhilarating Geirangerfjord cruise. Meander through the streets of Bergen’s ancient trading port founded in the 11th century. Scandinavia awaits — three countries, three cultures and endless scenery.

SPECTACULAR SCANDINAVIA

Land Rate FROM: $3999

THE SCANDINAVIAN

Scandinavia In Depth!

by Globus Tours

15 Days including air or 14 Days Copenhagen/Oslo

Includes
Land Tour w/deluxe motorcoach PLUS Baltic Sea Crossing

Visits To
DENMARK, SWEDEN and NORWAY

Stunning scenery, cultural treasures, exciting cities, and fun experiences await you on this Scandinavia tour through Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Your tour begins in Copenhagen and ends in Oslo with overnights also in Arhus, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Falun, Lillehammer, Flam, Bergen, and Geilo.

No Scandinavia tour would be complete without seeing some of Scandinavia's spectacular scenery. You’ll drive through Sweden's scenic Värmland, home to 10,000 lakes dotting the forested landscape; cruise on spectacular Sognefjord, Norway's longest fjord, and Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; witness Vøringfoss, Norway's mightiest waterfall with water thundering down a 475-feet sheer drop; enjoy a ferry crossing from Denmark to Sweden; and much more.

From the stunning scenery to the vibrant cities, this tour through Scandinavia will delight all of your senses!

THE SCANDINAVIAN

Land Rate FROM: $4119

The BALTIC STATES, RUSSIA and SCANDINAVIA

Scandinavian Panorama!

by Cosmos Vacations

17 Days including air or 16 Days Copenhagen/Stockholm

Includes
Land Tour w/deluxe motorcoach and overnight Cruise

Visits To
DENMARK, GERMANY, POLAND, LITHUANIA, LATVIA, ESTONIA, RUSSIA, FINLAND and SWEDEN

Denmark’s capital is the starting point on this exploration of the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea. Begin in Copenhagen before a ferry crossing takes you to Rostock, Germany, to board your motorcoach. Travel to fascinating 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 many invaders. Visit the baroque Palace of Rundale on the way to Riga, Latvia’s capital and one of the most beautiful cities in the Baltics. Then, enter Estonia, with a stop in the seaside town of Parnu. Spend two nights in Tallinn and explore its Old Town before crossing the border into Russia to discover Peter the Great’s splendid St. Petersburg. Travel between Lake Ladoga and the Baltic Sea, cross back from East to West and arrive in Helsinki, Finland’s capital. See Senate Square and the cathedral, then embark on an overnight ferry to Stockholm, Sweden, to see the main highlights on a guided tour—the perfect end to a perfect vacation.

The BALTIC STATES, RUSSIA and SCANDINAVIA

Land Rate FROM: $2769

ICELAND: Land of Fire and Ice

A Land of Fire and Ice!

by Collette Tours

9 Days including air or 8 Days Reykjavk/Reykjavk

Choose between a lava cave adventure or walking the lava fields
Learn about the 400-year-old tradition of catching and preserving Greenland shark.
Explore Skogar Folk Museum, covering all aspects of Icelandic life.
Cruise on the ice-strewn Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, gliding past icebergs.

An island of dramatic contrasts, Iceland is a landscape forged by fire and ice. Steaming lava fields and hot pools reflect its volcanic nature, while massive glaciers continue to sculpt the mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. Travel the “Golden Circle” where many natural scenic wonders are located. Enjoy an overnight stay in a local fishing village to enjoy a scenic bay cruise. Create your own adventure with your choice of exciting activities – soak in the Blue Lagoon, go on a whale watching cruise, take a volcanic cave hike, or stroll along coastal lava fields while admiring natural wildlife – its your exploration! Discover the spectacular landscapes and proud people of this small island nation during this fascinating journey.

ICELAND: Land of Fire and Ice

Land Rate FROM: $2999

ICELAND ADVENTURE

The Wonders of Iceland!

by Globus Tours

9 Days including air or 8 Days Reykjavk/Reykjavk

Includes
Land Tour w/deluxe motorcoach

Visits To
CONTINENTAL ICELAND

Iceland is a country known for its natural wonders: glaciers, active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, geothermal areas, roaring rivers, majestic waterfalls, and beautiful lakes. On this Iceland tour, you will start and end in Reykjavík, and you'll witness these natural wonders while enjoying fun and unique experiences.

Scenic highlights include mighty Gullfoss waterfall and Goðafoss, known as the "Waterfall of the Gods." Take pictures at Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe (road conditions permitting). Drive by Eyjafjallajökull volcano, well known for the eruption that generated the massive ash cloud in 2010, and through the national park at Skaftafell to Vik. Enjoy a scenic drive to the lovely blue Lake Mývatn. In one of Iceland's prettiest areas and with volcanic craters throughout the lake, it is teeming with bird life and is known for its geothermal activity. Also watch how Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull, flows into Lake Jökulsárlón, forming icebergs.

These are just some of the many highlights of this Iceland tour. Be sure to bring your camera so you can to capture the stunning scenery and fun experiences on this wonderful vacation.

ICELAND ADVENTURE

Land Rate FROM: $3499

THE GRAND SCANDINAVIAN CIRCLE TOUR

The Best of the Top of the World! Includes The Arctic Circle!

by Globus Tours

19 Days including air or 18 Days Stockholm/Helsinki

Includes
Land Tour w/deluxe motorcoach

Visits To
SWEDEN, FINLAND and NORWAY

Breathtaking scenery, the Arctic Circle, train rides, cruises, vibrant cities, and so much more await you on this marvelous Scandinavia tour. Scenic highlights include a beautiful, overnight cruise from Copenhagen to Norway in first-class, outside, 2-berth cabins with private facilities; a train ride between Bergen and Oslo, considered one of the world's most scenic train rides; ferry rides from Sweden to Denmark and across Hardangerfjord in Norway; and a spectacular ride on the Flam train with some of Norway's most magnificent scenery, including Kjosfossen Waterfall, with its water cascading down the mountainside—a special experience offered by Globus.

You'll also spend time in the cities and enjoy guided sightseeing, including in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Bergen, Oslo, and Helsinki. All of this—and much more—are included on this Scandinavia tour. From its vibrant cities and fun experiences to its spectacular scenery, it’s a dream vacation!

THE GRAND SCANDINAVIAN CIRCLE TOUR

Land Rate FROM: $4984