Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea

Porvoo, Finland

July 09 - 19, 2026

Length: 11 days

Region(s): Europe

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Cruise

Cruise the Baltic Sea aboard the deluxe World Navigator, exploring six Scandinavian and Baltic countries. Immerse yourself in ancient architecture, rich history, and romantic scenery on this epic journey featuring lectures by Laura Liswood, co-founder and secretary general of the Council of Women World Leaders.

Early booking and full payment discounts may be available.

Operated by Gohagan & Co.

Tour Highlights

Experience six countries during a cruise on the Baltic Sea from Stockholm, Sweden, to Oslo, Norway, aboard the World Navigator deluxe small ship.
Enjoy a specially arranged cruise in Copenhagen, Denmark through the old canals and port to see the city’s iconic sites.
Hear lectures and commentary from special guest speaker Laura Liswood, co-founder and secretary general of the Council of Women World Leaders.
Tour Tallinn’s Old Town, virtually unchanged for 600 years. Visit the intricate chambers of Tallinn’s medieval Town Hall.
Admire Helsinki’s neo-classical architecture of the 1840s and the subterranean Temppeliaukio Church, hewn from bedrock.
Stroll through the Gdansk Shipyard, where Solidarity, the first independent trade union in the Soviet Bloc, was formed.
Cruise the old canals and port of Copenhagen, passing iconic sites. Also, see Amalienborg Palace and The King’s Garden.
Visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites — Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn, Estonia; Historic Centre of Riga, Latvia; and Hanseatic Town of Visby, Sweden.
A pre-tour extension in Stockholm and post-tour extension in Norway are available at additional cost.

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* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 3

What to expect: These trips feature long touring days with travel via motor coach, ship, zodiac, all-terrain vehicle, or train. Travelers are required to board transportation without assistance as well as stand and walk over uneven terrain for extended periods of time. Some tours may include optional higher-intensity activities and travel at higher altitudes with steep ascents and descents. Outings last four to six hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk four to six miles, or 6,900–9,200 steps, each day.