Capitals of Scandinavia
Three one-of-a-kind capitals.Three remarkable countries. Your tour of Scandinavia begins in Oslo, home of Viking kings and canyon-cut fjords. Next it’s Copenhagen, Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale city. Here you’ll climb the 17th-century Round Tower, Europe’s oldest functioning observatory. In Stockholm, see the Royal Palace and the city’s oldest church, dating from 1306.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Norway
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Day 2: Oslo
Take a walking tour of Oslo
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Day 3: Oslo • Night ferry
Take a guided tour of Oslo
With your expert local guide you will see:- Rådhuset (Town Hall)
Visit the Viking Museum
Visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park
Board a night ferry to Copenhagen
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Day 4: Copenhagen
Take a guided tour of Copenhagen
With your expert local guide you will see:- Tivoli Gardens
- Christiansborg Palace
- Little Mermaid
Take a walking tour of Copenhagen
With your tour director you will see:- City Hall Square
- Old Town
Visit the Round Tower
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Day 5: Copenhagen
Add this in-depth excursion:
Elsinore-Kronborg Castle
Enjoy a scenic drive along the coast from Copenhagen to the medieval Danish town of Elsinore. On this half-day optional you’ll walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and visit the famous 400-year-old Kronborg Castle. On your guided tour, see the castle’s maze of secret passageways, the Great Hall, ancient silk tapestries and the royal chambers. Castle closed Mondays Oct. 1-April 30.
Enjoy some free time in Copenhagen
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Day 6: Gränna • Stockholm
Travel to Gränna
Visit a historic peppermint rock candy factory
Travel over Oeresund Bridge to Stockholm
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Day 7: Stockholm
Take a guided tour of Stockholm
Visit Stockholm Town Hall
Visit the Vasa ship
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Day 8: Stockholm
Take a walking tour of Stockholm
Add this in-depth excursion:
Skansen
Discover the world’s first open-air museum, Skansen, founded in 1891 as a tribute to pre-industrial life in Sweden. The museum features over 150 historic buildings as well as a small Nordic zoo. Later, take a ferry ride through the waters of Stockholm to the Old Town for some free time. Note: This option is only available Oct. 1-April 30.
Add this in-depth excursion:
Drottningholm Palace
This half-day excursion takes you by steamboat from Stockholm’s harbor to beautiful Drottningholm Palace, the private residence of the Royal Family and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of the palace’s interior, and then free time to explore the beautifully landscaped fountains and parks that surround it. Note: This excursion is only available from May 1-Sept. 30.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Stockholm • Helsinki
Visit Temppeliaukio Church
Take a guided tour of Helsinki
With your expert local guide you will see:- Parliament
Take a walking tour of Helsinki
With your tour director you will see:- Government House
- Helsinki University
- Uspenski Cathedral
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Day 10: Estonia • Tallinn • Helsinki
Take an excursion to Estonia
Take a guided tour of Tallinn
Take a ferry to Tallinn
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Norway
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Day 2: Oslo
Take a walking tour of Oslo
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Day 3: Oslo • Night ferry
Take a guided tour of Oslo
With your expert local guide you will see:- Rådhuset (Town Hall)
Visit the Viking Museum
Visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park
Board a night ferry to Copenhagen
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Day 4: Copenhagen
Take a guided tour of Copenhagen
With your expert local guide you will see:- Tivoli Gardens
- Christiansborg Palace
- Little Mermaid
Take a walking tour of Copenhagen
With your tour director you will see:- City Hall Square
- Old Town
Visit the Round Tower
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Day 5: Copenhagen
Add this in-depth excursion:
Elsinore-Kronborg Castle
Enjoy a scenic drive along the coast from Copenhagen to the medieval Danish town of Elsinore. On this half-day optional you’ll walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and visit the famous 400-year-old Kronborg Castle. On your guided tour, see the castle’s maze of secret passageways, the Great Hall, ancient silk tapestries and the royal chambers. Castle closed Mondays Oct. 1-April 30.
Enjoy some free time in Copenhagen
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Day 6: Gränna • Stockholm
Travel to Gränna
Visit a historic peppermint rock candy factory
Travel over Oeresund Bridge to Stockholm
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Day 7: Stockholm
Take a guided tour of Stockholm
Visit Stockholm Town Hall
Visit the Vasa ship
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Day 8: Stockholm
Take a walking tour of Stockholm
Add this in-depth excursion:
Skansen
Discover the world’s first open-air museum, Skansen, founded in 1891 as a tribute to pre-industrial life in Sweden. The museum features over 150 historic buildings as well as a small Nordic zoo. Later, take a ferry ride through the waters of Stockholm to the Old Town for some free time. Note: This option is only available Oct. 1-April 30.
Add this in-depth excursion:
Drottningholm Palace
This half-day excursion takes you by steamboat from Stockholm’s harbor to beautiful Drottningholm Palace, the private residence of the Royal Family and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of the palace’s interior, and then free time to explore the beautifully landscaped fountains and parks that surround it. Note: This excursion is only available from May 1-Sept. 30.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Stockholm • Helsinki
Visit Temppeliaukio Church
Take a guided tour of Helsinki
With your expert local guide you will see:- Parliament
Take a walking tour of Helsinki
With your tour director you will see:- Government House
- Helsinki University
- Uspenski Cathedral
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Day 10: Estonia • Tallinn • Helsinki
Take an excursion to Estonia
Take a guided tour of Tallinn
Take a ferry to Tallinn
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Viking Museum; Vigeland Sculpture Park; Round Tower; Vasa Ship; Stockholm Town Hall; With extension: Temppeliauko Church; Kadriorg Palace
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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