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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.
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Culture & Arts
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Itinerary

Day 1

Begin Your Nordic Tour in Copenhagen

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Begin Your Nordic Tour in Copenhagen

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.

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    Accommodation

    Comfort Hotel Vesterbro4 star

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    Activities

    Grand Tour by Boat in CopenhagenOptional Activity: AU$ 28 per person

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    Copenhagen

Day 2

Royal Castle Tour

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Royal Castle Tour

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.

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    Accommodation

    Comfort Hotel Vesterbro4 star

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    Activities

    Royal Castle Tour from Copenhagen

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Copenhagen

Day 3

City Tour and Overnight Cruise to Oslo

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City Tour and Overnight Cruise to Oslo

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.

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    Accommodation

    Comfort Hotel Vesterbro4 star

    DFDS Seaways between Copenhagen and Oslo

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    Activities

    Copenhagen Panorama Sightseeing & Canal Tour

    Tivoli Gardens

    Amalienborg Palace

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Copenhagen

Day 4

Oslo Walking Tour

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Oslo Walking Tour

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.

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    Accommodation

    Scandic Oslo City3 star

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    Activities

    Oslo Walking Tour

    Viking Ship Museum

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Copenhagen

    Oslo

Day 5

Free Day in Oslo

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Free Day in Oslo

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.

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    Accommodation

    Scandic Oslo City3 star

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    Activities

    Explore OsloOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Oslo

Day 6

Train to Stockholm and Sunset Cruise

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Train to Stockholm and Sunset Cruise

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.

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    Accommodation

    Scandic Norra Bantorget Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Evening Cruise on S/S Stockholm

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    Transportations

    Train from Oslo to Stockholm

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Oslo

    Stockholm

Day 7

Stockholm Panoramic Bus Tour or Royal Canal Tour

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Stockholm Panoramic Bus Tour or Royal Canal Tour

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.

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    Accommodation

    Scandic Norra Bantorget Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Panorama Bus Tour in StockholmOptional Activity: AU$ 63 per person

    Royal Canal Tour in StockholmOptional Activity

    Explore Oslo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Stockholm

    Oslo

Day 8

Day of Leisure and Overnight Cruise to Helsinki

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Day of Leisure and Overnight Cruise to Helsinki

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.

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    Accommodation

    Silja Line Overnight Cruise to Helsinki

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    Activities

    Cruise to Drottningholm PalaceOptional Activity: AU$ 99 per person

    Drottningholm Palace

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Stockholm

    Stockholm County

Day 9

Arrival in Helsinki

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Arrival in Helsinki

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.

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    Accommodation

    Sokos Hotel Presidentti

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    Activities

    Helsinki

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Stockholm

    Helsinki

Day 10

Departure Day

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Departure Day

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.

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    Activities

    Panorama Sightseeing in HelsinkiOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    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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