New Year on the Baltic Sea from Stockholm - 4 days

New Year on the Baltic Sea from Stockholm - 4 days

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New Year on the Baltic Sea from Stockholm - 4 days

4 Days Starting in Stockholm, Sweden and ending in Helsinki, Finland

Visiting: Stockholm, Helsinki

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

7-

Trip Styles:

Cruise

Activities:

Shopping, Sightseeing

From: $825 $660 Operator discount: -$165 -20%

NB: Prices correct on 18-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 4-day New Year adventure from Stockholm to Helsinki, exploring the enchanting Baltic Sea. Begin your journey in Stockholm, where you can wander through the medieval old town, Gamla Stan, and admire the Royal Palace. Set sail on the Tallink Silja cruise, enjoying a lavish New Year Gala dinner with drinks, entertainment, and duty-free shopping onboard. As you welcome the New Year, arrive in Helsinki to explore its vibrant cultural scene, from the bustling Kauppatori market to the stunning Temppeliaukiokirkko church. This small group tour includes two nights in a 4-star hotel with breakfast and one night onboard the cruise, offering a perfect blend of elegance and adventure.

Highlights

  • Celebrate the start of a new year as you sail from Stockholm to Helsinki with a delicious gala dinner.

  • Explore Helsinki at your own pace, discovering its captivating blend of modern design, historic architecture, and vibrant cultural scenes.

  • Immerse yourself in Stockholm's timeless elegance, wandering through medieval old towns and admiring majestic palaces.

  • Visit Gamla Stan, Stockholm's medieval old town, with its cobblestone streets, shops, cafes, and historical buildings.

  • Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Helsinki's Kauppatori market square and the impressive Tuomiokirko cathedral.

  • Discover the remarkable Temppeliaukiokirkko church in Helsinki, carved into the rock and renowned for its exceptional acoustics.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Stockholm

Location: Stockholm

Accommodation Name: hotel

30th December 2024. Welcome! Upon your arrival in Stockholm, please make your own way to the start hotel.





After checking into your hotel, explore more of Stockholm, Sweden's capital city. Begin your exploration by venturing into Gamla Stan, the medieval old town, where you can wander through quiet cobblestone streets lined with shops, cafes, and historical buildings. Make sure to visit the Royal Palace and Kungliga Slottet, built between 1690 and 1754. Don't miss the chance to explore Stadshuset, the City Hall, which stands proudly on stilts overlooking the water.





However you choose to spend your first day in Stockholm, it promises to be a memorable experience!

Day 2: Stockholm

Location: Stockholm

Accommodation Name: Overnight Cruising

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Stockholm - Cruising. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before embarking on an unforgettable New Year Cruise adventure. Make your own way to the pier, where your journey with Tallink Silja begins. Set sail at 4:45 pm, cruising to Helsinki through the picturesque Baltic Sea.





Throughout the night, savour a Gala dinner at the restaurant, hit up the onboard bar for drinks and explore the Tax-Free Stores for duty-free shopping. For those feeling lucky, the Casino offers an opportunity to try your hand at various games, while international shows and entertainment provide captivating performances to keep you entertained throughout the evening. What better way to ring in the New Year?

Day 3: Helsinki

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Location: Helsinki

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cruising - Helsinki. Welcome the New Year in Helsinki! After breakfast, disembark the cruise and make your own way to the hotel.





After check in, take the opportunity to explore the Finnish capital on your own. Why not visit Senaatintori, a filming location for scenes from the movie Dr. Zhivago? Or consider exploring the bustling Kauppatori market square, Tuomiokirko cathedral with its impressive copper dome, and the remarkable Temppeliaukiokirkko church carved into the rock, renowned for its exceptional acoustics. Don't miss Sibeliuksenpuisto, where the Neo-Byzantine Orthodox Cathedral stands on the island of Katajanokka.

Day 4: Helsinki

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Location: Helsinki

Meals Included: Breakfast

2 January 2025. Helsinki. Tour ends after breakfast. Make your own way to the airport. Safe travels and Happy New Year!

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4 star

  • 2 nights 4 star hotel with breakfast

    Enjoy a comfortable stay with breakfast included at a 4-star hotel for 2 nights.

  • 1 night onboard Silja Liner cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki in B-class, inside cabin

    Experience a night onboard the Silja Liner cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki in a B-class inside cabin, with breakfast included. Upgrades to outside cabins are available.

  • 1 New Year Gala buffet dinner

    Celebrate with a New Year Gala buffet dinner including white & red wine, beer, soft drinks, tea & coffee onboard.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

    International flights and visas are not included in the tour package.

  • Tipping

    Tipping is not included and is an entirely personal gesture.

  • Airport and Port transfers

    Transfers to and from the airport and port are not included.

  • Items of a personal nature and additional meals

    Items of a personal nature and any additional meals are not included in the tour package.

Age Policy

7 yearsChild reduction upto 12 years sharing a double room/cabin with parents

Mode of Transport

Travel from Stockholm to Helsinki on the Silja Liner cruise, departing at 4:45 pm and offering a scenic journey through the Baltic Sea. Make your own way to the pier and enjoy onboard amenities including a Gala dinner, bar, and entertainment.

Accommodation

Enjoy a comfortable stay with 2 nights in a 4-star hotel with breakfast included, and 1 night onboard the Silja Liner cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki in a B-class inside cabin, with an option to upgrade to outside cabins.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 2 nights in a 4-star hotel with breakfast and 1 night onboard the Silja Liner cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki in a B-class inside cabin. There is an option to upgrade to outside cabins.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes breakfast at the hotel for two days and a New Year Gala buffet dinner onboard the cruise, which includes white and red wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee.

  • What activities are available on the cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki?

    On the cruise, you can enjoy a Gala dinner, visit the onboard bar, shop at the Tax-Free Stores, try your luck at the Casino, and watch international shows and entertainment performances.

  • Are airport and port transfers included in the tour?

    No, airport and port transfers are not included in the tour. You will need to make your own way to the start hotel and to the pier for the cruise.

  • What can I explore in Helsinki during the tour?

    In Helsinki, you can visit Senaatintori, Kauppatori market square, Tuomiokirko cathedral, Temppeliaukiokirkko church, and Sibeliuksenpuisto, among other attractions.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare

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Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)  

I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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Monday - Thursday

Dec 30, 2024 - Jan 02, 2025
$825 $660

Operator discount: -$165

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 600 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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