Capitals of Scandinavia

Denmark Europe
OVERVIEW
Travel to northern Europe’s historic, stylish and cosmopolitan cities on this fairy-tale tour of Scandinavia. See the iconic mermaid in Copenhagen and visit the grand city hall in Stockholm. During this tour, you’ll learn about the region's Viking history and why Helsinki is the capital of cool.
EXPERIENCES
: Travel through unspoilt Swedish landscapes and see Lake Vänern, the largest lake in the country.

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.

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.

Oslo: With your Local Specialist, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbour and the Royal Palace.

Stockholm: With your Local Specialist, visit the Stockholm City Hall and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with your fellow travelling companions.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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17/08/2025 26/08/2025 £3,050 Book
24/08/2025 02/09/2025 £3,050 Book
07/09/2025 16/09/2025 £3,150 Book
12/04/2026 21/04/2026 £3,050 Book
19/04/2026 28/04/2026 £3,050 Book
26/04/2026 05/05/2026 £3,050 Book
03/05/2026 12/05/2026 £3,195 Book
10/05/2026 19/05/2026 £3,195 Book
17/05/2026 26/05/2026 £3,195 Book
24/05/2026 02/06/2026 £3,195 Book
31/05/2026 09/06/2026 £3,250 Book
07/06/2026 16/06/2026 £3,175 Book
14/06/2026 23/06/2026 £3,175 Book
21/06/2026 30/06/2026 £3,175 Book
28/06/2026 07/07/2026 £3,175 Book
05/07/2026 14/07/2026 £3,175 Book
12/07/2026 21/07/2026 £3,175 Book
19/07/2026 28/07/2026 £3,175 Book
26/07/2026 04/08/2026 £3,175 Book
02/08/2026 11/08/2026 £3,175 Book
09/08/2026 18/08/2026 £3,150 Book
16/08/2026 25/08/2026 £3,150 Book
23/08/2026 01/09/2026 £3,150 Book
30/08/2026 08/09/2026 £3,150 Book
06/09/2026 15/09/2026 £3,150 Book
13/09/2026 22/09/2026 £3,150 Book
20/09/2026 29/09/2026 £3,150 Book
01/11/2026 10/11/2026 £2,675 Book
15/11/2026 24/11/2026 £2,675 Book
29/11/2026 08/12/2026 £2,675 Book
13/12/2026 22/12/2026 £2,675 Book
27/12/2026 05/01/2027 £2,995 Book
10/01/2027 19/01/2027 £2,675 Book
24/01/2027 02/02/2027 £2,675 Book
07/02/2027 16/02/2027 £2,675 Book
21/02/2027 02/03/2027 £2,675 Book
07/03/2027 16/03/2027 £2,675 Book
21/03/2027 30/03/2027 £2,675 Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Imperial Hotel - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Imperial Hotel - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Scandic Helsfyr - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Scandic Helsfyr - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: Elite Palace - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6: Elite Palace - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Clarion Hotel Helsinki - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9: Clarion Hotel Helsinki - Meals: Breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • Overnight Cruise from Sweden to Finland
ITINERARY

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.

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. See Christiansborg 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 øl overlooking the colourful façades of Nyhavn.

For now, it’s a fond farvel to Copenhagen and a bright and cheery hej to Sweden, as you cross the Øresund by ferry and wind your way north, through the Swedish countryside past Gothenburg 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.

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.

Enjoy a scenic drive south through Norway’s lush forest landscapes to Sweden, bound for its enchanting capital. Journey past Lake Vänern, 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.

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.

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.

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 façades 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!

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.

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.
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