A Journey Through the Baltics

Journey via Nuremberg to the Saxon metropolis of Leipzig.

In the morning you continue to Poznań. On the way, in the small Polish town of Swiebodzin (Schwiebus), you can see the largest statue of Jesus in the world. The 33 m high statue of the Son of God is 3 m taller than the famous figure in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The city of Poznań offers many hidden treasures. In the evening, the medieval market square, said to be the only preserved old market square with 12 lanes, comes to life with a distinctive atmosphere.

Today's destination is Olsztyn. On the way you will get to know the city of Toruń. Founded in the 13th century, the city flourished for years as a Hanseatic town and impresses with many fascinating buildings and monuments.

Time seems to have stood still among the hidden lakes of Masuria, its mysterious forests, old avenues and small villages. Continue across the border into the Baltics to the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. On a guided tour, Vilnius surprises you with a wealth of magnificent Baroque churches and buildings. Monasteries and churches shape the cityscape here. The imposing St John's Church and the library form a unique architectural ensemble.

Your journey takes you via Kaunas to Klaipeda, located at the northern end of the Curonian Lagoon. Klaipeda has many significant sights, including the Ark, the largest granite monument in Lithuania.

The Curonian Spit is your destination in the morning. Visitors here find an interplay of landscapes unique in Europe: expanses of sand reminiscent of the Sahara, the highest dunes in Europe and seemingly endless beaches. Continue to Riga. On the way you will see the Hill of Crosses near Siauliai. At this Lithuanian place of pilgrimage, the crosses symbolise the remembrance and hopes of the Lithuanian people.

Riga is a city of many faces. It has everything that makes a great city: spaciousness, urban flair, lively streets and squares. The Art Nouveau metropolis displays a diversity of architectural styles. On the city tour of the old town you will see Riga Castle, the Cathedral, the Three Brothers, and the Great and Small Guilds. In the evening you arrive in Tartu in Estonia.

Tartu is European Capital of Culture 2024. On a guided walking tour you will see, among other sights, Toome Hill, where the ruins of the cathedral stand. The city delights with its long-established university, its eventful history and its diverse cultural offerings. Look forward to fascinating insights into one of Estonia's most beautiful cities.

(Optional) excursion. Today you explore Lahemaa National Park, which means "Land of Bays". The 725 km² national park, with its unique landscape, lies on the Gulf of Finland. The largest and oldest national park in Estonia invites you to linger amid its unspoilt scenery and dreamy raised bogs. On a bog walk you will discover the primeval bog landscapes.

Tallinn offers an enchanting blend of medieval tranquillity and modern city life. The old town is very lively, with its many shops, galleries and restaurants. The walking tour leads you along the old city wall into the old town, with highlights such as Toompea Hill, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval town hall. In the evening you board a ferry to Stockholm.

Arrival in the Swedish capital, Stockholm. The city, at the point where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, is spread over fourteen islands. Its wonderful coastal setting and numerous splendid buildings make Stockholm one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe. Admire the Stadshuset (City Hall), the island of Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace, one of the most important Baroque buildings in Northern Europe.

Journey past Norrköping and Linköping, along Lake Vättern and on via Helsingborg and Malmö to Trelleborg. Board the ferry to Travemünde.

Arrival in Travemünde in the morning and onward journey to the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. On a guided walking tour you will get to know the main sights of this "cosmopolitan city with heart".

Journey home via Hanover, Frankfurt and Basel back to Switzerland.