Our tour of Saaremaa Island starts with a drive through typical rural scenery to the Panga Bluff, which is the highest cliff on the northern coast of Saaremaa. At its highest it reaches 21.3 metres (70 feet) and we can get an unforgettable view from the top of it.

We shall drive from the pier to the charming village of Tagaranna – a typical old fishing village with many summer cottages now renovated for holidaymakers. From here we can get a marvellous view of the high coastal cliffs across the bay. Continuing our tour we have a short drive to the unique Ninase Windmills – decorated like peasants wearing national costume.

Saaremaa is the largest of Estonia’s islands – 2,921 square kilometres (1,128 square miles) in area. It is popular as a recreation place for Estonians, with unique nature and numerous historical sights. There are stone fences and old farmhouses with thatched roofs in the villages – very picturesque.

For those who would like some free time in the largest town on the Island of Saaremaa, or just prefer to do their own thing, this tour is perfect. From the terminal at Saaremaa Port a transfer of approximately 45 minutes will take us to the heart of the town.

Our wildlife adventure begins in the Viru Bog – an approximate three kilometre square area of peat bog, formed over a period of 10,000 years from decaying moss. We will walk along the boardwalk, built over the bog to provide a good view of this strange landscape of lichens and conifers.

We leave the harbour and drive through the cultural centre of Tallinn, viewing some of the highlights of Estonian architecture.

After circling Tallinn’s medieval city wall, with its fairy tale turrets, we shall stop near the foot of the Kiek in de Kök Tower (Cannon Tower) for a panoramic view of the Upper Town, with its churches and towers.

Departing from the harbour, we travel through Tallinn’s cultural heart towards Toompea (Cathedral Hill). We shall stop at the foot of the medieval tower named Pikk (or Tall) Hermann, which stands guard over the National Parliament in this, Estonia's capital.

Helsinki is known both as ‘The Daughter of the Baltic’ and ‘The White City of the North’. Our tour commences with a drive through Embassy Park, along the coastal road, to Senate Square with its elegant Lutheran Cathedral (a brief photo stop is made).

Our tour today combines a boat trip around the magnificent Helsinki archipelago, where we can enjoy the beauty of nature, pretty beaches and historical sights, with the highlights of Helsinki itself.

Driving out of Helsinki through the picturesque countryside, we head for Ainola – former home of the world famous composer Jean Sibelius.

Our tour will introduce us to the Finnish activity of Nordic Walking and Finland's capital, Helsinki.

At Market Square, we board a private sightseeing boat for a cruise of approximately 90 minutes. The tour will take us to the magnificent Helsinki archipelago where we can enjoy the beauty of nature, pretty beaches and historical sights only a few kilometres from the city centre – an experience to add to our overall impression of this lovely area.

This tour combines the main highlights of Helsinki with one of the world’s largest Icebars.

Leaving the city we will follow the coastal road to Porvoo – the second oldest town in Finland, dating back to 1346.

For those guests wishing to venture away from St Petersburg, without much walking, this tour is ideal.

A short transfer will take us to the Cathedral of Resurrection on Spilled Blood – one of the most noted landmarks of St Petersburg. For many years this splendid Cathedral was closed to the public but opened again in the late 1990’s as a museum, after a 25 year renovation.

Novgorod once competed with Moscow for domination of Old Russia and is now a stunning combination of old and new. Approximately 189 kilometres south east of St Petersburg, it lies on the highway between the two major cities and enjoys stable economic links with both. On our drive we will travel through scenic countryside, passing small villages and traditional Russian wooden houses punctuate the landscape.

St Petersburg boasts over 66 rivers and canals. Winding through the city, a boat tour gives a better understanding of the city’s character and beauty.

A drive of approximately one-hour will transfer us to Peterhof – the town of palaces, fountains and parks – the most brilliant of all the summer residences of the Russian Tsars, located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. Peterhof was conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in splendour. Indeed, several hours could be spent enjoying the extravaganza of the dazzling fountain display.

This really is an unmissable tour – not least because it gives us the unique opportunity to enjoy one of the most well known museums in the world, away from the crowds.

This tour will give us an interesting insight into the Russian Tsars’ lives. We will see the most beautiful of the St Petersburg summer residences – Catherine Palace, and the most mysterious and unusual palace of Pavlovsk.

The Catherine Palace ranks high on the list of the world’s most beautiful buildings. Our tour will combine this Palace with the Cathedrals of St Peter & St Paul, and St Isaacs.

A visit to St Petersburg is always a rewarding and unforgettable experience. By European standards it is a young city – in 2003, St Petersburg celebrated the 300th anniversary of its foundation – yet wherever we look there are reminders of an eventful history.

Our first visit on this tour will be to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan. The Kazan Cathedral is centrally located on the Nevsky Prospekt and attracts the attention of visitors with its stately aspect, elegantly proportioned dome and impressive colonnades.

During our tour we will discover interesting facts about Rasputin’s life, and get a better understanding of the situation in Russia in the early 20th century.

This evening of ballet is an opportunity to experience an exciting performance at one of the leading centres of art. Dancers from one of the St Petersburg companies are invited to perform on stage for our special enjoyment.

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This is our opportunity to visit St Petersburg’s most famous museum, the Hermitage – Russia’s largest collection of art, with over 2.8 million works, and one of the most prestigious museums in the world.

A drive of approximately one hour will transfer us to Peterhof – the town of palaces, fountains and parks and the most brilliant of all the summer residences of the Russian Tsars. It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. Peterhof was conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in splendour. Indeed several hours could be spent enjoying the extravaganza of the dazzling fountain display.

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Peterhof was conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in splendour. Nowadays the residence, with its parks and fountains, is included in the UNESCO list of the world’s most precious historical sights. Several hours could be spent enjoying the extravaganza of the dazzling fountain display.

Nothing can really adequately prepare us for what we may see and hear on this tour - it is best to bring along an open mind and heart, as well as a sense of curiosity.

This tour takes us to Catherine Palace and Park.

This excursion gives us the opportunity to go ashore and enjoy some time to explore and indulge in a little retail therapy. Our coach will take us to a recommended store where a variety of items can be purchased.

This tour will take us back in time – to Victorian Copenhagen of the late 19th century. We will visit one of the best preserved homes in Copenhagen, from Victorian times, and also have the chance to see some of Copenhagen’s most famous sights.

Enjoy a comprehensive look at ‘Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen’, as the song goes, by land and water.

Copenhagen is one of the most historic cities in the Baltic region and on this introductory tour of the Danish Capital we will explore nearly 850 years of history.

We start our exploration of this fascinating and historic Baltic capital city with a visit to its most cherished landmark - the Little Mermaid, inspired by the fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen.

Copenhagen, which was proclaimed as the national capital in 1417, has a long history as the ‘Royal’ city of Denmark. Our tour will take us to Rosenborg Castle and Christiansborg Palace.

We will visit one of the oldest of the so-called Ring Fortresses built in Denmark around 980 AD.

Our walking tour will show us the main sights of Aalborg.

After our tour of the site, we rejoin the coach and continue through the city of Aalborg, passing sights such as the Town Hall, convention centre and harbour area.