Tour of the Baltics

Travel via Nuremberg to the Saxon metropolis of Leipzig.

In the morning you continue to Poznań. On the way, you can see the largest Jesus statue in the world in the small Polish town of Swiebodzin (Schwiebus). The 33 m tall statue of the Son of God is 3 m taller than the famous figure in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The city of Poznań holds many hidden treasures. The medieval market square, considered the only surviving Old Market with 12 lanes, comes alive in the evening with an unmistakable atmosphere.

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

Time seems to have stood still at the hidden lakes of Masuria, the mysterious forests, the old avenues and the 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 dominate the cityscape here. The imposing St. John's Church and the Library form a unique architectural ensemble.

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

In the morning, the Curonian Spit is your destination. Here you will find a unique interplay of landscapes unmatched in Europe: sandy areas reminiscent of the Sahara, the highest dunes in Europe and seemingly endless beaches. Continue to Riga. On the way, you will pass the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai. At this Lithuanian place of pilgrimage, the crosses symbolise the remembrance and hopes of the Lithuanian people.

Riga is a city of many faces. Riga has everything that makes a big city: spaciousness, urban flair, lively streets and squares. The Art Nouveau metropolis displays a diversity of different architectural styles. On the guided 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 the European Capital of Culture 2024. On a guided walking tour you will see, among other things, Cathedral Hill, where the ruins of the cathedral stand. The city impresses with its time-honoured university, its eventful history and its diverse cultural offering. Look forward to fascinating insights into one of the most beautiful cities in Estonia.

(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 in its untouched scenery of dreamy raised bogs. On a bog walk you will get to know the primeval bog landscapes.

Tallinn offers a captivating blend of medieval tranquillity and modern city life. The old town, with its many shops, galleries and restaurants, is very lively. The city walk takes you along the old city wall into the old town, with highlights such as Toompea Hill, 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, where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, spreads across fourteen islands. The wonderful location on the coast and the numerous magnificent buildings make Stockholm one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe. Admire the Stadshuset, the peninsula of Gamla Stan and the royal palace, which ranks among the most important Baroque buildings in Northern Europe.

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

Arrive in Travemünde in the morning and continue to the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. On a guided city tour you will get to know the most important sights of the "world city with a heart".

Return journey via Hanover, Frankfurt and Basel back to Switzerland.