10-Day Nordic Capitals
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Trip Overview
This Nordic tour will take you through the capitals: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo and Helsinki. Traversing predominantly by boat, you'll see the very best of each capital, including taking the overnight cruise to Oslo from Copenhagen, and from Stockholm to Helsinki.
Experience the history of royalty with trips to the palaces and castles, get to grips with the life and creations of the Vikings before finishing your trip by being blown away by the contemporary design and rustic artistic vibe of Helsinki.
Do you want to get to know the Nordic capitals? Then, look no further.
Experience the history of royalty with trips to the palaces and castles, get to grips with the life and creations of the Vikings before finishing your trip by being blown away by the contemporary design and rustic artistic vibe of Helsinki.
Do you want to get to know the Nordic capitals? Then, look no further.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your Nordic Tour in Copenhagen
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Upon your arrival in Copenhagen, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel in the city centre. You have the rest of the afternoon free to explore at your leisure. We highly recommend the Grand Tour by boat, if you have time.
Accommodation
Comfort Hotel Vesterbro★4 star
Activities
Grand Tour by Boat in CopenhagenOptional Activity: AU$ 29 per person
Destinations
Copenhagen
Day 2
Royal Castle Tour
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After enjoying breakfast in the hotel, depart on a tour of the castles and countryside north of Copenhagen. The tour will last around 6.5 hours. Upon your return, you are free for the rest of the day, so you can either explore or relax at the hotel.
Accommodation
Comfort Hotel Vesterbro★4 star
Activities
Royal Castle Tour from Copenhagen
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Copenhagen
Day 3
City Tour and Overnight Cruise to Oslo
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After breakfast, go on a bus and canal tour of the city. Discover Copenhagen during a 2.5-hour bus sightseeing and 1-hour canal tour. You will then have some free time before departing for Oslo on an overnight cruise.
Accommodation
Comfort Hotel Vesterbro★4 star
DFDS Seaways between Copenhagen and Oslo
Activities
Copenhagen Panorama Sightseeing & Canal Tour
Tivoli Gardens
Amalienborg Palace
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Copenhagen
Day 4
Oslo Walking Tour
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Enjoy a Scandinavian breakfast buffet onboard before arriving in Oslo at 9.30 hours. Stretch your legs with a private walking tour of the city. The rest of the day is at your leisure, you can explore the islands or enjoy the city streets before sun down.
Accommodation
Scandic Oslo City★3 star
Activities
Oslo Walking Tour
Viking Ship Museum
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Copenhagen
Oslo
Day 5
Free Day in Oslo
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This day is at your own leisure in Oslo. The Norwegian capital is beautifully situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord and surrounded by forested ridges, the arable fields, vast forests and the untouched natural areas. The islands of Oslo are rich in flora and fauna, as well as many fruits and vegetables that you can forage.
Accommodation
Scandic Oslo City★3 star
Activities
Explore OsloOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Oslo
Day 6
Train to Stockholm and Sunset Cruise
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After an early breakfast, you will depart for the train station. The train ride to Stockholm is around 5.5 hours. Upon your arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, there will be a sunset cruise with an optional dinner is available onboard.
Accommodation
Scandic Norra Bantorget Hotel★4 star
Activities
Evening Cruise on S/S Stockholm
Transportations
Train from Oslo to Stockholm
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Oslo
Stockholm
Day 7
Stockholm Panoramic Bus Tour or Royal Canal Tour
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Breakfast will once again be served at your hotel. You have the day free so we would recommend joining either the Stockholm Panoramic Bus Tour or the Royal Canal Boat Cruise. If you prefer to explore at your own leisure, you are welcome to do so.
Accommodation
Scandic Norra Bantorget Hotel★4 star
Activities
Panorama Bus Tour in StockholmOptional Activity: AU$ 64 per person
Royal Canal Tour in StockholmOptional Activity
Explore Oslo
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Stockholm
Oslo
Day 8
Day of Leisure and Overnight Cruise to Helsinki
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After breakfast, continue your Nordic tour with a free day. We would highly recommend joining the cruise to Drottningholm Palace, but if you prefer, you are welcome to relax and explore at your own leisure. In the evening, you will catch the overnight cruise to Helsinki.
Accommodation
Silja Line Overnight Cruise to Helsinki
Activities
Cruise to Drottningholm PalaceOptional Activity: AU$ 101 per person
Drottningholm Palace
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Stockholm
Stockholm County
Day 9
Arrival in Helsinki
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In the morning, you will have breakfast on board before arriving in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. After which you have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own. Helsinki is a dynamic, creative city that is fantastic to explore on foot, where you can discover slick architecture and cutting edge design.
Accommodation
Sokos Hotel Presidentti
Activities
Helsinki
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Stockholm
Helsinki
Day 10
Departure Day
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Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel. If time allows we recommend a city sightseeing tour in the late morning. Departure from Helsinki according to your own itinerary.
Activities
Panorama Sightseeing in HelsinkiOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Helsinki
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What’s included?
- 9 nights accommodation
- 8 activities
- 9 breakfasts
- Ground transportation
What’s not included?
- Airport transfer
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Licensed English speaking guides
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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AU$ 3,195/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland in 10 days
4-star, 3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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