Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Copenhagen, Denmark
Ends
Helsinki, Finland
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Highlights
Kumla: Indulge in a delicious Swedish meal at a family-run organic restaurant, Egastronomi AB. Enjoy lunch with Niklas and Anna and discover their passion for using local Produce.
Stockholm (Solna): Visit the Stockholm City Hall, with its spire featuring the golden Three Crowns. Admire the ornate architecture and unique artwork of one of the city's most famous landmarks, and learn about the building's eminent history.
Copenhagen: With your Local Specialist, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the King of Denmark married Queen Mary. You'll also see Nyhavn and Amalienborg Palace the Royal residence of Copenhagen.
Gothenburg: Pass Gothenburg on a scenic drive through Sweden as you travel to Norway.
Oslo: With your Local Specialist, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbour and the Royal Palace.
Travel through unspoilt Swedish landscapes and see Lake Vänern, the largest lake in the country.
Stockholm (Solna): With your Local Specialist, visit the Stockholm City Hall and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with your fellow travelling companions.
Helsinki: Your Local Specialist will show you the sights of the harbour city. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer before enjoying free time to explore the harbour of this fascinating city of design.
Explore Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki
Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo and the City Hall in Stockholm
View the Little Mermaid and Nyhavn in Copenhagen and Finlandia Hall in Helsinki
See Børsen, Christiansborg Palace and Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, Akershus, the Royal Palace and the Opera House in Oslo, Storkyrkan, Riddarholmen Church and the Royal Palace in Stockholm, the Sibelius Monument, the Olympic Stadium and the Opera House in Helsinki
Scenic Cruise across the Baltic Sea
Travel through unspoilt Swedish landscapes and see Lake Vänern, the largest lake in the country.
Stockholm (Solna): With your Local Specialist, visit the Stockholm City Hall and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with your fellow travelling companions.
Helsinki: Your Local Specialist will show you the sights of the harbour city. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer before enjoying free time to explore the harbour of this fascinating city of design.
Explore Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki
Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo and the City Hall in Stockholm
View the Little Mermaid and Nyhavn in Copenhagen and Finlandia Hall in Helsinki
See Børsen, Christiansborg Palace and Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, Akershus, the Royal Palace and the Opera House in Oslo, Storkyrkan, Riddarholmen Church and the Royal Palace in Stockholm, the Sibelius Monument, the Olympic Stadium and the Opera House in Helsinki
Scenic Cruise across the Baltic Sea
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Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)Ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Mustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOvernight Cruise from Sweden to FinlandOptional Experiences and free time
Fairy-tale cities, Viking legends, and cutting-edge cool—Capitals of Scandinavia is a ten-day city sightseeing tour that captures the spirit of northern Europe. From Copenhagen’s iconic mermaid to Stockholm’s stately city hall and Helsinki’s modern flair, this easy-paced journey is perfect for experienced travelers eager to explore history, style, and culture.
Expert guides reveal each city’s secrets, while comfortable group travel ensures a relaxed, enjoyable pace.
The unique selling point of this tour package is its blend of classic sights and contemporary discoveries, promising a sophisticated adventure across Scandinavia’s capitals.
day 1 - Welcome to Copenhagen Stays With Stories
Hans Christian Andersen would have been right at home in 21st-century Copenhagen. The Danish capital hasn't lost any of its fairy-tale charm over the centuries, as you'll come to discover on your first day exploring this colourful city. Start your Scandinavian adventure with your Travel Director and fellow travellers, and enjoy dinner together to kick things off.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Copenhagen
Accommodation:Phoenix
day 2 - Explore Historic Copenhagen
Connect with the heartfelt hygge of your Danish hosts when you join a Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour that will reveal all the highlights of Copenhagen's Old Town. SeeChristiansborg Palace and the Little Mermaid, demurely seated on a rock overlooking Langelinie Promenade. See the home of Denmark's beloved royal family, Amalienborg Palace, then spend the rest of the day exploring Copenhagen your way. Enjoy a cold l overlooking the colourful faades of Nyhavn.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Copenhagen
Accommodation:Phoenix
day 3 - Journey to Oslo
For now, it's a fond farvel to Copenhagen and a bright and cheery hej to Sweden, as you cross the resund by ferry and wind your way north, through the Swedish countryside to Norway. You'll want to keep your camera at the ready to capture the scenic landscapes that line your route to Oslo, Norway's modern buzzing capital, where the Norwegian philosophy of friluftsliv can be felt along the flower-lined boulevards and bustling waterfront promenades.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Oslo
Accommodation:Scandic Helsfyr
day 4 - Vikings and More in Oslo
Tread in the footsteps of the Vikings this morning as you join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour that will reveal Oslo's long-standing seafaring heritage. See the medieval fortress of Akershus, the elegant Royal Palace and Oslo Opera House, which seems to rise up from the water in all its marble, granite and glass glory. Visit a wonderland of Norwegian sculptures left behind by Gustav Vigeland in his sculpture park, then enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city on your terms. You could choose instead to embark on an optional experience to explore Oslo in more depth.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Oslo
Accommodation:Scandic Helsfyr
day 5 - Onwards to Stockholm Connect with Locals
Enjoy a scenic drive south through Norway's lush forest landscapes to Sweden, bound for its enchanting capital. Journey past Lake Vnern, the largest lake in Sweden, before stopping in the countryside to Connect With Locals at a special Be My Guest experience with lunch. Brother and sister Niklas and Anna will welcome you to their renovated 19th-century venue and share their philosophy of using local produce to delight all your senses. Later, arrive in Stockholm and enjoy a free evening to explore Beauty on Water'. Consider joining an Optional Experience at the first Ice Bar in the world.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Oslo, Stockholm
Accommodation:ProfilHotels Nacka
day 6 - Discover Beautiful Stockholm Dive Into Culture
Style and substance are qualities Stockholm has in abundance, as you'll discover when you join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour this morning. See Stockholm's historic mother church, Storkyrkan, the Royal Palace and the Swedish Parliament, then Dive Into Culture on a visit to the City Hall, home to the annual Nobel Prize banquet. This afternoon perhaps join an Optional Experience to explore the maritime heritage of the city, or simply do as the locals do and indulge in fika (coffee and cake), embracing the Swedish philosophy of lagom. Tonight consider an optional experience to cobbled Gamla Stan to admire its medieval history on a walking tour, followed by a traditional Swedish meal in a local restaurant.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Stockholm
Accommodation:ProfilHotels Nacka
day 7 - Embark on an Overnight Cruise
A leisurely start to your day could see you embark on some last-minute souvenir shopping or savouring steaming sweet Swedish cinnamon rolls in Stortoget. Consider an optional experience to Drottningholm Palace. The cool capital of Finland beckons as you board your overnight cruise to Helsinki, passing through Stockholm's archipelago across the Baltic Sea.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Stockholm
Accommodation:Tallink Silja Line
day 8 - Arrive in Vibrant Helsinki Make Travel Matter
Continue your cruise across the Baltic, arriving in Helsinki in time to join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of all the city's highlights, its Swedish and Russian heritage and some hidden gems. See the modern marble faades of Finlandia Hall, the Senate and the colourful stalls in Market Square. This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner to raise a glass and toast your epic adventure across the capitals of Scandinavia. Kippis!
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Stockholm (Solna), Helsinki
Accommodation:Clarion Hotel Helsinki
day 9 - Helsinki at Leisure
Today is yours to explore Helsinki at leisure or perhaps consider joining a full-day optional experience to cruise to the beautiful capital of Estonia, Tallinn. With its walled, cobblestoned Old Town, you will feel like you've stepped into the pages of a fairytale.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Helsinki
Accommodation:Clarion Hotel Helsinki
day 10 - Farewell Scandinavia
After a memorable journey exploring the history and culture of four Scandinavian nations, all that's left is to say a fond farewell to your new friends and prepare for your return journey home.
There were too few included tours, and too many optional tours at additional cost. Our tour director, the coach driver, and the local tour guides were all excellent.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
This trip was jam-packed with fun and interesting experiences! The driver and tour director were excellent guides in this exciting, fast-paced indulgence into the capitals of Scandinavia. Shout out to the local hosts that were very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. A+ to Trafalgar for including an overnight cruise into Helsinki, many optional excursions and an outstanding Be My Guest luncheon. Well done!
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Michelle B.Verified Traveler
3.0 out of 5
This was our eighth trip, with Trafalgar and the first seven trips were excellent!
Unfortunately, something has changed with the Trafalgar travel experience, and this trip was a disappointment. The accommodations were mediocre at best, and many other issues were discouraging. We won't be taking any more trips with Trafalgar.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 out of 5
It was a fun tour overall with as an excellent tour guide. Our driver was the best!
One negative was that the short cruise to view the fjords did not really represent a true fjord which were further up the Norwegian coast. Also The Helsinki tour guide was a bit boring with fact after fact recited as if she was reading from a script.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
Loved it. Old have skipped lce bar,but
Enjoyed the rest. Guide was great.
