Scandinavia comes to life on this tour of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. The cities of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki are fun, as well as educational. Soak in the spectacular scenery, quaint fishing villages and the fjords surrounding Oslo. Take the ferry from Elsinore to Helsingborg and gaze upon Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle, and afterwards an overnight Baltic cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki.
10 Days • fr. $3,519
Welcome to Copenhagen! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner
IMPERIAL HOTEL
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Church of Our Savior and the Stock Exchange on the way to Christiansborg Palace, where you visit the elegant Royal Reception Rooms. Drive past the National Museum and the Royal Theater, and stop for pictures of Amalienborg Palace with its lovely flower gardens, and of the wistful Little Mermaid.
Afternoon at leisure.
Tonight, visit Tivoli Gardens (mid-April to mid-Sept.), the city’s colorful amusement park.
Breakfast
IMPERIAL HOTEL
From Elsinore beneath Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle, board your ferry for Helsingborg. Then, drive to Gothenburg, Sweden’s thriving second-largest city and admire its beautiful parks, botanical gardens, and well-kept canals during your orientation tour. Highlight is a visit to Gothenburg’s famous indoor food market to taste local snacks at some of the stalls.
In the afternoon, continue along the Skagerrak coastline to Norway. Evening arrival in Oslo.
Breakfast, Dinner
THON OPERA HOTEL
Today gives you a proper introduction to Oslo, the country’s hub of trade and industry. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the National Theater, considered the home for Ibsen’s plays; the unique Storting building, seat of Parliament; and the Royal Palace, residence of Norwegian monarchs since 1849. Stroll through magnificent Frogner Park with Gustav Vigeland’s extraordinary sculptures; and visit the City Hall, where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held each year. Interesting optional excursions are available.
Breakfast
THON OPERA HOTEL
Trace the King’s Road, an ancient trade link between the northern capitals connecting Oslo, Stockholm, Turku, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg. Cross the Swedish border to scenic Värmland, beautifully described in Selma Lagerlöf’s Gösta Berlings Saga, on the way to Karlstad on Lake Vänern.
Pass the ancient garrison town of Örebro and modern Eskilstuna, known for its stainless steel, and proceed to Stockholm.
Breakfast
SCANDIC CONTINENTAL HOTEL
Stockholm is settled on 14 islands between Lake Mälar and the Baltic Sea. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Royal Palace; Riddarholm Church, a walk through the Old Town, and the festive blue and gold chambers in the City Hall, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. Later, choose from our optional excursions to make the most of your stay.
Breakfast
SCANDIC CONTINENTAL HOTEL
Morning at leisure. Why not join an excursion to Uppsala?
Later, board your ship for the overnight Baltic Sea Cruise to Finland, and enjoy a traditional Smörgåsbord dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner
OVERNIGHT BALTIC SEA CRUISE
Guided sightseeing of Helsinki features the City Hall and Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad station, the great Lutheran Cathedral, the Olympic Stadium, and the Sibelius Monument. Time to browse for souvenirs in Helsinki’s local arts and crafts open-air market.
Breakfast
RADISSON BLU ALEKSANTERI
A full day at leisure offers the opportunity to join an exciting optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the “Pearls of the Baltic” countries.
Tonight, dinner has been prepared at the hotel to celebrate the success of your tour of the Northern Capitals.
Breakfast, Dinner
RADISSON BLU ALEKSANTERI
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
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