Tour

Northern Capitals - Classic Group
from USD 4325

Insight Vacations

Tour Code: E947M27
Vacation Type: Regional
Brochure:
Duration: 10 Days
Countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden

Explore Helsinki’s famed and fashionable food market, home to an abundance of aromatic stalls, serving up local delicacies like smoked reindeer and licorice. Experience Stockholm with Insight Choice. In Oslo, wander through Frogner Park with its intriguing sculptures. In Denmark, the Little Mermaid wistfully waits to be photographed and absorb the opulence of Christiansborg Palace—the historic seat of Danish power.



Map Northern Capitals Guided Tour 2025

Transfer Airport

  • DEP Chargeable Trf Hotel to Copenhagen Apt
  • Departure Transfer Hotel to Copenhagen Airport

Td Tips

  • Prepaid Gratuities E947

Gold Seal Protection

  • Gold Seal Protection

Transfer Airport

  • ARR Chargeable Trf Helsinki Airport to Hotel
  • Arrival Transfer Helsinki Airport to Hotel

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)

Choice Highlights

  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Stockholm (Solna): Explore the world of ABBA during a visit to the museum housing memorabilia and costumes from the iconic band. Hear the stories behind the band and relive their many moments of success. Step into the shoes of Agnetha, Anni-Frid, Benny or Björn as you virtually try on ABBA's costumes, sing, play quizzes, mix original music and stand on stage with avatar versions of the members of ABBA.
  • Stockholm (Solna): Delve into Sweden’s spirited past with a visit to the engaging Spirit Museum, tracing the nation’s cultural connection with alcohol.

Additional Included Highlights

  • Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
  • Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
  • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
  • From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
  • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
  • If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
  • Cruise in high-class cabins with sea views.
  • Complimentary transfers from Berlin Tegel Airport are available at scheduled times, on arrival day. Complimentary transfers to Moscow's Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports are available at scheduled times, on departure day. If your flights are outside these times or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way.

Authentic Dining

  • Baltic Sea: Dine with your fellow travellers while enjoying views of the setting sun over the horizon.
  • Stockholm (Solna): Savour the flavours of Sweden's capital city over dinner.

Insight Choice

  • Stockholm (Solna): Explore the world of ABBA during a visit to the museum housing memorabilia and costumes from the iconic band. Hear the stories behind the band and relive their many moments of success. Step into the shoes of Agnetha, Anni-Frid, Benny or Björn as you virtually try on ABBA's costumes, sing, play quizzes, mix original music and stand on stage with avatar versions of the members of ABBA.
  • Stockholm (Solna): Delve into Sweden’s spirited past with a visit to the engaging Spirit Museum, tracing the nation’s cultural connection with alcohol.

Insight Experiences

Helsinki: Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market with your Local Expert and sample local produce, like liquorice or smoked reindeer.

Make Travel Matter

Copenhagen: Dine at a Cofoco Group Restaurant, which is leading the way in minimising food waste and promoting a sustainable future. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 & 12: Affordable and Clean Energy & Responsible Consumption and Production.

Top Rated Highlights

  • Helsinki: Your Local Expert will show you the sights of the harbour 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 harbour of this fascinating city of design.
  • Stockholm (Solna): With a Local Expert, step inside the City Hall where the fabulous Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall is covered by 18 million gilded mosaic tiles. You'll also see the Blå hallen, the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquets are held.
  • Stockholm (Solna): With your Local Expert, visit Gamla Stan to see the cathedral where Swedish kings have been coronated and wander the narrow streets of the Old Town.
  • Oslo: With your Local Expert, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbour and the Royal Palace.
  • Oslo: Take a moment to contemplate the interesting Vigeland sculptures when you visit Frogner Park.
  • Copenhagen: With a Local Expert, witness the regal interior of Christiansborg Palace, with its stunning tapestries, furnishings and decor.
  • Copenhagen: With your Local Expert, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the Crown Prince of Denmark married Princess Mary. You'll also see Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace and the unusual Rundertaarn, which is the oldest functioning Observatory in Europe.
  • Copenhagen: Make the most of the long summer nights at the glittering Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous entertainment park, full of fantasy, fun and charm.

Well-being

  • Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
  • Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

  • Klaus K, Helsinki
  • Serenade/Symphony - Tallink & Silja Line Ships
  • Scandic Continental, Stockholm
  • Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo
  • Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen
Day 1 Fashionable Helsinki

Welcome to Helsinki. Head out to explore the city before meeting your fellow travelling companions for a wonderful dinner with wine and time to hear the exciting plans awaiting you during your Northern Capitals tour.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Klaus K, Helsinki

Day 2 Day At Leisure In Helsinki

Helsinki is yours to stroll through at leisure. Enjoy Finland’s quaint capital or take the opportunity to cruise across the Baltic Sea on an Optional Experience to Estonia, where you will visit Tallinn, its fairytale capital city. Take in the panoramic views from Toompea Hill before exploring the market square, home to a historic pharmacy and the iconic Town Hall. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon to browse Tallinn’s shops, famous for fine amber and silver jewellery before returning to Helsinki.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Klaus K, Helsinki

Day 3 Helsinki And Baltic Cruise To Stockholm

Explore Helsinki, the trendsetting city of top fashion and design, alongside a Local Expert. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer. This afternoon, board your cruise ship for the overnight voyage to Sweden. Take in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery from the comfort of your A-Class, sea-view cabin while the northern sun hangs over the horizon as you enjoy dinner on board.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Serenade/Symphony - Tallink & Silja Line Ships

Day 4 Stockholm, City Of Islands

Disembark your Baltic cruise and explore Stockholm with a Local Expert, visit the imposing City Hall with its impressive Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall, covered with 18 million gilded mosaic tiles and the Blå Hallen, the Blue Hall, the venue for the Nobel Prize banquets. Cross the harbour to Gamla Stan, the medieval heart of the city, to see the cathedral and the Royal Palace.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Scandic Continental, Stockholm

Day 5 Stockholm

Stockholm, beautifully situated on 14 islands. Curate your day with Insight Choice. Dive into the exciting world of the Swedish music scene at ABBA The Museum where you can experience the Swedish pop group which became a world sensation. Or, uncover the spirited side of Swedish culture as you explore the country’s centuries-old relationship with alcohol at the engaging Spirit Museum.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Scandic Continental, Stockholm

Day 6 Stockholm To Oslo

Journey past Lake Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden and enjoy a scenic drive through Norway’s lush forest landscapes to Oslo, Norway’s fascinating capital.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo

Day 7 Cosmopolitan Oslo

Sightseeing with a Local Expert includes views of Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace. Walk around the Opera House and marvel at the striking contemporary architecture of the new Bjørvika district. Wander through Frogner Park, with its intriguing sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. The afternoon is at your leisure to continue exploring as you wish. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the world's most modern ski jump, Holmenkollen, or visit the legendary polar ship Fram, the world’s strongest wooden vessel, and step into the lives of Norway’s renowned Arctic explorers. Maybe explore City Hall where the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony is held or admire the artwork in the National Gallery.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo

Day 8 From Norway To Denmark

Journey south through the Nordic countries from Oslo to Denmark taking in the lush scenery along the route. Stop in the city of Gothenburg before boarding the ferry for a short cruise to Denmark. Enjoy a view of Kronborg Castle, reputedly the Elsinore home of Hamlet, as you enter the Kingdom of Denmark and continue onwards to Copenhagen. Upon arrival, experience the magic of Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks and a beloved Danish landmark.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen

Day 9 Wonderful Copenhagen

Explore Copenhagen with a Local Expert, taking in the sights of Denmark's capital, including Christiansborg Palace, seat of the Danish Government, Rosenborg Castle, Nyhavn, and Amalienborg Palace, home of the royal family. Visit the waterfront to admire Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid gazing across the harbour. Stroll through the old town and admire the colourful houses, charming squares, and Copenhagen’s 18th-century cathedral, designed by Christian Frederik Hansen. This cathedral is where King Frederik X of Denmark married Queen Mary and is renowned for its neoclassical architecture. The rest of the day is at your leisure. In the evening, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a hand-picked restaurant and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared with sustainable ingredients, as you toast to the end of your Scandinavian adventure.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen

Day 10 Fond Farewell To Copenhagen

Time to say goodbye to your new friends as your journey through the Nordic countries comes to an end.

Duration: 1 Day

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