Discover the best of Scandinavia on this 8 Nights / 9 Days journey through Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki. Four Nordic capitals linked by overnight cruise, rail and ferry, with guided sightseeing, royal palaces, waterfront promenades and hop on hop off city passes throughout.
Route: Oslo – Copenhagen – Stockholm – Helsinki
Tour Highlights
- Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise
- Holmenkollen Ski Jump & Vigeland Park
- Overnight DFDS Cruise, Oslo to Copenhagen
- Copenhagen Hop On Hop Off with Three Routes
- Gamla Stan Walking Tour & Vasa Museum
- Overnight Silja Line Ferry to Helsinki
- Helsinki Card with Unlimited Sightseeing
- Eurail Scandinavia Pass, 5 Days
01
Day 1
Arrival in Oslo, Fjord Cruise
- Arrive at Oslo International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
- In the afternoon, join a two hour fjord sightseeing cruise.
- Overnight stay in Oslo.
02
Day 2
Oslo Panoramic City Tour
- After breakfast, join the 2.5 hour Oslo Panorama sightseeing tour.
- A knowledgeable guide introduces the city while you take in the main downtown attractions.
- At the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, discover the Norwegian history of skiing along with wonderful views over the city.
- At Vigeland Sculpture Park, see more than 200 bronze and granite works by Norway’s most prolific sculptor.
- Overnight stay in Oslo.
03
Day 3
Oslo to Copenhagen by Overnight Cruise
- Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure to explore Oslo on your own.
- In the evening, proceed to Oslo pier to board the overnight DFDS ferry to Copenhagen.
- Overnight stay on board.
04
Day 4
Copenhagen Hop On Hop Off Tour
- Breakfast on board, then disembark and transfer to your Copenhagen hotel.
- In the afternoon explore the city by hop on hop off bus. The Classic Red Route runs every 30 minutes to the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn and Amalienborg Palace.
- The Green and Purple routes reach Christianshavn, the Reffen street food market and the Carlsberg Brewery.
- Hop off at landmarks from Rosenborg Castle to Tivoli Gardens and Langelinie Pier, with a multilingual audio guide throughout.
- Overnight stay in Copenhagen.
05
Day 5
Copenhagen to Stockholm by Train
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Proceed to Copenhagen station to board your train to Stockholm, a journey of about 5 hours 20 minutes.
- On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Stockholm.
06
Day 6
Stockholm City Tour
- After breakfast, join the historical walking tour of Stockholm’s old town.
- Explore Gamla Stan, the city’s historical centre, and see the 17th century Baroque Royal Palace.
- Visit the Vasa Museum, home to the salvaged 17th century warship.
- Overnight stay in Stockholm.
07
Day 7
Stockholm to Helsinki by Overnight Ferry
- After breakfast, check out from your Stockholm hotel.
- Board the Silja Line ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki.
- Overnight stay on board.
08
Day 8
Helsinki City Tour
- Arrive in Helsinki and transfer to your hotel to check in.
- In the afternoon, explore the city with the Helsinki Card, which gives unlimited access to the City Sightseeing hop on hop off bus plus free or discounted entry to top attractions.
- Visit the landmarks and must sees of the Finnish capital. Overnight stay in Helsinki.
09
Day 9
Departure from Helsinki
- After breakfast, check out and transfer to Helsinki Airport.
- End your Best of Scandinavia tour with wonderful memories!
INCLUSIONS
- 02 Nights accommodation in Oslo
- 01 Night cruise accommodation, Oslo to Copenhagen
- 01 Night hotel accommodation in Copenhagen
- 02 Nights accommodation in Stockholm
- 01 Night cruise accommodation, Stockholm to Helsinki
- 01 Night accommodation in Helsinki
- Breakfast on all days
- Eurail Scandinavia Pass, 5 days, second class
- DFDS cruise from Oslo to Copenhagen
- Silja Line ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki
- All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
EXCLUSIONS
- 5% GST
- Air fare
- Lunch and dinner
- Travel insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry and liquor
- Any increase in government taxes
- Any other item not specified in the package inclusions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Visa: a valid Schengen visa is required for Indian passport holders. Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland are all Schengen members, so one visa covers the whole route.
- Best time to visit: May to September for mild weather and long daylight hours across all four capitals.
- Currency: each country has its own. Norwegian Krone, Danish Krone and Swedish Krona, while Finland uses the Euro. Cards are accepted almost everywhere.
- Overnight ferries: two nights of this itinerary are spent on board ship, so pack an accessible overnight bag for those legs.
- Clothing: pack comfortable walking shoes and light layers. The itinerary involves a good deal of walking across four cities.
- Electricity: all four countries use Type C and Type F plugs with a 230V supply.
- Staying connected: Wi-Fi is widely available and eSIMs or local SIM cards are easy to obtain.
