9-Nights Capitals of Scandinavia from $3,105

Trafalgar

OFFER ID 1519172

Capitals Of Scandinavia
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.


Dining Summary

  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
  • Kumla: Indulge in a delicious Swedish meal at a family-run organic restaurant, Egastronomi AB, with hosts Niklas and Anna.
Dive Into Culture
  • Stockholm: 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.
Iconic Experience
  • 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 Harbor and the Royal Palace.
  • : Travel through unspoilt Swedish landscapes and see Lake Vänern, the largest lake in the country.
  • Stockholm: With your Local Specialist, visit the Stockholm City Hall and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with your fellow traveling companions.
  • Helsinki: Your Local Specialist will show you the sights of the harbor 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 harbor of this fascinating city of design.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Copenhagen: Join an exclusive experience at Amager Faelled, a small neighborhood in Copenhagen, led by a community member. Take a stroll through the small nature reserve threatened by urban development, hear stories of life in the neighborhood and enjoy unparalleled views over the city. This experience advances United Nations Global Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. The organization is actively working to protect access to green spaces in an area threatened by urbanisation and new building sites. The construction plans on this nature reserve are threatening the breeding sites of over nine vulnerable bird species.
Must-see Highlights
  • Explore Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki
  • Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo and the City Hall in Stockholm
  • View the Little Mermaid 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

Whats Included
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg
  • Overnight Cruise from Sweden to Finland
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.


9 nights from $3,105 per person

Itinerary

Trafalgar Tours: Capitals of Scandinavia

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 colorful city. Start your Scandinavian adventure with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Amager Faelled, followed by dinner together.
Accommodations: Imperial Hotel
Meals: Dinner

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. 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 colorful façades of Nyhavn.
Accommodations: Imperial Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

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 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.
Accommodations: Scandic Helsfyr
Meals: Breakfast

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 learn about Norwegian explorers.
Accommodations: Scandic Helsfyr
Meals: Breakfast

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 Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden, before stopping in the countryside to Connect With Locals at a special Be My Guest lunch. Husband and wife team Niklas and Anna will welcome you to their renovated 19th-century church and explain their philosophy of using local produce to delight all your senses. Later, arrive in Stockholm and indulge in a free evening to explore ‘Beauty on Water’. Consider joining an optional experience to the first Ice Bar in the world.
Accommodations: Elite Palace
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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.
Accommodations: Elite Palace
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - Embark on an Overnight Cruise
A leisurely start to your day could see you embark on some last-minute souvenir shopping or savoring 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

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 façades of Finlandia Hall, the Senate and the colorful stalls in Market Square. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner to raise a glass of aquavit and toast your epic adventure across the capitals of Scandinavia. Kippis!
Accommodations: Clarion
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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.
Accommodations: Clarion
Meals: Breakfast

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.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations
Helsinki
Stockholm
Oslo
Copenhagen

Vacation Details

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03/30/2025 - 04/08/2025
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04/13/2025 - 04/22/2025
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9 Nights
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