Depart Australia for the beautiful Annecy, France.

Flights can be via Geneva, Lyon, Zurich or Frankfurt but are not limited to those cities.

Arrive in Annecy. A beautiful hidden gem in the French Rhone Alps.

Check in to your hotel and familiarise yourself with this sensational town. All the stunning Christmas markets will be lining the streets and Annecy is one of the prettiest towns in Europe.

Explore Annecy on an included guided walking tour.

Optional e-bicycle rental from various locations to ride around the lake or a boat tour around the lake (subject to weather conditions). A special included welcome dinner at one of the best French restaurants in Annecy where you can have the traditional Raclette or Fondue.

A free day. Head up to La Clusaz for some skiing or tobogganing or just to eat at an Alpine restaurant in the snow. The ski town is only a short bus ride from Annecy and ski gear can be hired on the mountain. Alternatively just enjoy Annecy at its finest. Indulge in the delicious French food and local chocolates and wander the shops, museum or art gallery for the day.

Leaving the stunning Annecy behind, we fly up to Finnish Lapland from Geneva airport. This is a travel day and we arrive in Rovaniemi in the evening. Transfer to the unique hotel in Santa’s Village or a hotel in Rovaniemi town.

There are many activities to do in Santa’s Village. Visit Santa, dog sledding, reindeer sleigh rides, the Arctic Circle line. Visit the town of Rovaniemi. The Arctic Zoo is nearby or you can chase the Northern Lights to see the Aurora Borealis. There is an excellent science museum in Rovaniemi which is a fantastic option for children. Enjoy the local cuisine (reindeer if you dare). Have a personal visit from Santa to your cottage as a special treat.

All tours are booked directly out of Santa’s village and are not included. You must book direct through the hotel on arrival. It is the Arctic Circle and you MUST be dressed for ARCTIC weather. It is amazing but dark and freezing!!

Please note all tour companies are able to supply correct gear for these activities but ski gear underneath is still advised.

More fun to be had in Lapland. Book in for a Northern Lights Tour where you can be taken out in to the Arctic forest away from light pollution and you have a better chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis. It is possible to go further North up to Levi or stay in Rovaniemi. The Arctic bus goes regularly to the ski resort of Levi.

Today we fly out of Lapland to Helsinki – the capital of Finland.

Helsinki is often an overlooked city on the usual European trail but it is a beautiful city, charming and understated. There is a ‘hop on hop off bus’ if you want to get an overall feel for this unique city.

An afternoon optional tour around the city seeing the highlights - Helsinki and Uspenski Cathedral with a canal cruise (weather permitting).

A ferry trip over to magical Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.

Check in to your hotel and start exploring this amazing medieval city. Tallinn has a particularly interesting history from being taken by the Germans in WW2, to then being under Russian rule after the war so there is a very unique blend of food, culture and architecture.

Join in on a tour of the Old Town of Tallinn. The beautiful markets and the delightful Estonian food. There is a fascinating War Museum, the walled city to explore, wonderful shopping and night ice skating. The castle and tower around this walled city was constructed in the 13th century and became one of the strongest defence systems in Northern Europe.

A beautiful city to just be in the moment. An included mini train trip around the old town in the afternoon and all the gorgeous little shops with Christmas wares.

A wonderful last day to explore Tallinn. Try some local Estonian food or take a day trip out of the city in to the Estonian countryside.

Fly from Tallinn to Stockholm – the stunning capital of Sweden.

Check in to your hotel and join an included tour on the water to see the “Paris of the North” from a different perspective. Join the original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour if you dare.

Included day tour with tickets to the Viking museum and an Archipelago small group tour. Enjoy the local Swedish food and keep warm with many hot chocolates.

A day free to explore this amazing city at your own pace.

In the evening an included FAREWELL dinner at a special local restaurant.

Time to say Goodbye!!

This tour finishes in Stockholm. If you are continuing your journey, then enjoy some more of the endless wonders Europe has to offer.

Times and airports can vary depending on where you are flying next and/or to what Australian city. It can take up to two days to get home as you lose time flying back to Australia. More information on the best flights for your group and specific needs and situation will be discussed after booking.

Arrive in Australia.