Capitals of Scandinavia
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Over night Ferry
Day 1 Onwards to Stockholm Welcome to Copenhagen Enjoy a scenic drive south through Norway's lush forest landscapes to Sweden, Hans Christian Andersen would have been right at home in 21st-century bound for its enchanting capital. You'll journey through Karlstad situated on Lake Copenhagen. The Danish capital hasn't lost any of its fairy-tale flair over the Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden, and pass Örebro, with its 13th-century castle, centuries, as you'll come to discover when you spend your first day exploring this before continuing to Stockholm. Indulge in a free evening to explore 'Beauty on colourful city. On arrival, transfer to your Stays With Stories accommodation, the Water', as the locals refer to their capital. Consider joining an Optional Experience historic Phoenix Hotel in the heart of Copenhagen's most elegant district. to the cobbled Gamla Stan to admire its medieval history on a walking tour, Discover the hotel's rich history from the late 17th century, through the World followed by a traditional Swedish meal in a local restaurant. Wars and today, restored to its former glory. Then, spend your free time soaking up the sunshine with the fun-loving locals before joining your Travel Director and Hotel - Elite Palace fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Included Meals - Breakfast
Hotel - Phoenix Day 6
Included Meals - Welcome Reception Discover Beautiful Stockholm
Day 2 Style and substance are things Stockholm has in abundance, as you'll discover Explore Historic Copenhagen when you join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour this morning. See Stockholm's historic mother church, Storkyrkan, and the Royal Palace, then Dive Connect with the heartfelt hygge of your Danish hosts when you join a Local Into Culture and visit the City Hall. You'll have some free time this afternoon to Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour that will reveal all the highlights of join the locals for their afternoon fika (coffee break) and embrace the Swedish Copenhagen's Old Town. See the distinctive dragon-tail spire of the 17th-century philosophy of lagom before joining your fellow travellers at an exclusive eco- Børsen (Stock Exchange), Christiansborg Palace and the Little Mermaid, demurely friendly Be My Guest experience and Connect With Locals over dinner amidst the seated on a rock overlooking Langelinie Promenade. See the home of Denmark's former hunting and fishing grounds of Swedish kings. beloved royal family, Amalienborg Palace, then spend the rest of the day exploring Copenhagen your way. Enjoy a cold øl overlooking the colourful façades Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest of Nyhavn or perhaps join an Optional Experience to the Danish Riviera, past Day 7 ancient fishing villages to the 17th-century Frederiksborg Castle. Embark on an Overnight Cruise Included Meals - Breakfast A leisurely start to your day could see you embark on some last-minute souvenir Day 3 shopping or savouring steaming sweet Swedish cinnamon rolls in Stortoget. Journey to Oslo Consider an Optional Experience to the Vasa Museum. The cool capital of Finland beckons as you board your overnight cruise to Helsinki, passing through For now, it's a fond farvel to Copenhagen and a bright and cheery hej to Sweden, Stockholm's archipelago as you watch the sun set over the Baltic Sea. 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 Included Meals - Breakfast ready to capture the scenic landscapes that line your route to Oslo, Norway's Day 8 down-to-earth capital, where the Norwegian philosophy of friluftsliv can be felt along the flower-lined boulevards and bustling waterfront promenades. Arrive in Vibrant Helsinki Continue your cruise across the Baltic, arriving in Helsinki in time to join your Hotel - Scandic Solli 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 Included Meals - Breakfast Finlandia Hall, the Senate and the colourful stalls in Market Square before joining Day 4 your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner. Raise a glass of aquavit and toast to Vikings and More in Oslo your epic adventure across the capitals of Scandinavia. Kippis!
Tread in the footsteps of the Vikings this morning as you join your Local Specialist Hotel - Holiday Inn City Centre 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 Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner House, which seems to rise up from the water in all its marble, granite and glass Day 9 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 Farewell Scandinavia terms. You could choose instead to embark on an Optional Experience to see the After a memorable journey exploring the history and culture of four Scandinavian three original Viking long-ships at the Viking Ship Museum and delve into Roald nations, all that's left is to say a fond farewell to your new friends and prepare for Amundsen's spontaneous race to the South Pole at the Fram Museum. your return journey home. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 5 Capitals of Scandinavia
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Onwards to Stockholm Welcome to Copenhagen Enjoy a scenic drive south through Norway's lush forest landscapes to Sweden, Hans Christian Andersen would have been right at home in 21st-century bound for its enchanting capital. You'll journey through Karlstad situated on Lake Copenhagen. The Danish capital hasn't lost any of its fairy-tale flair over the Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden, and pass Örebro, with its 13th-century castle, centuries, as you'll come to discover when you spend your first day exploring this before continuing to Stockholm. Indulge in a free evening to explore 'Beauty on colourful city. On arrival, transfer to your Stays With Stories accommodation, the Water', as the locals refer to their capital. Consider joining an Optional Experience historic Phoenix Hotel in the heart of Copenhagen's most elegant district. to the cobbled Gamla Stan to admire its medieval history on a walking tour, Discover the hotel's rich history from the late 17th century, through the World followed by a traditional Swedish meal in a local restaurant. Wars and today, restored to its former glory. Then, spend your free time soaking up the sunshine with the fun-loving locals before joining your Travel Director and Hotel - Elite Palace fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Included Meals - Breakfast
Hotel - Phoenix Day 6
Included Meals - Welcome Reception Discover Beautiful Stockholm
Day 2 Style and substance are things Stockholm has in abundance, as you'll discover Explore Historic Copenhagen when you join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour this morning. See Stockholm's historic mother church, Storkyrkan, and the Royal Palace, then Dive Connect with the heartfelt hygge of your Danish hosts when you join a Local Into Culture and visit the City Hall. You'll have some free time this afternoon to Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour that will reveal all the highlights of join the locals for their afternoon fika (coffee break) and embrace the Swedish Copenhagen's Old Town. See the distinctive dragon-tail spire of the 17th-century philosophy of lagom before joining your fellow travellers at an exclusive eco- Børsen (Stock Exchange), Christiansborg Palace and the Little Mermaid, demurely friendly Be My Guest experience and Connect With Locals over dinner amidst the seated on a rock overlooking Langelinie Promenade. See the home of Denmark's former hunting and fishing grounds of Swedish kings. beloved royal family, Amalienborg Palace, then spend the rest of the day exploring Copenhagen your way. Enjoy a cold øl overlooking the colourful façades Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest of Nyhavn or perhaps join an Optional Experience to the Danish Riviera, past Day 7 ancient fishing villages to the 17th-century Frederiksborg Castle. Embark on an Overnight Cruise Included Meals - Breakfast A leisurely start to your day could see you embark on some last-minute souvenir Day 3 shopping or savouring steaming sweet Swedish cinnamon rolls in Stortoget. Journey to Oslo Consider an Optional Experience to the Vasa Museum. The cool capital of Finland beckons as you board your overnight cruise to Helsinki, passing through For now, it's a fond farvel to Copenhagen and a bright and cheery hej to Sweden, Stockholm's archipelago as you watch the sun set over the Baltic Sea. 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 Included Meals - Breakfast ready to capture the scenic landscapes that line your route to Oslo, Norway's Day 8 down-to-earth capital, where the Norwegian philosophy of friluftsliv can be felt along the flower-lined boulevards and bustling waterfront promenades. Arrive in Vibrant Helsinki Continue your cruise across the Baltic, arriving in Helsinki in time to join your Hotel - Scandic Solli 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 Included Meals - Breakfast Finlandia Hall, the Senate and the colourful stalls in Market Square before joining Day 4 your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner. Raise a glass of aquavit and toast to Vikings and More in Oslo your epic adventure across the capitals of Scandinavia. Kippis!
Tread in the footsteps of the Vikings this morning as you join your Local Specialist Hotel - Holiday Inn City Centre 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 Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner House, which seems to rise up from the water in all its marble, granite and glass Day 9 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 Farewell Scandinavia terms. You could choose instead to embark on an Optional Experience to see the After a memorable journey exploring the history and culture of four Scandinavian three original Viking long-ships at the Viking Ship Museum and delve into Roald nations, all that's left is to say a fond farewell to your new friends and prepare for Amundsen's spontaneous race to the South Pole at the Fram Museum. your return journey home. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 5