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Capitals of Scandinavia
9 Day Scandinavian Tour of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland
Live a little lagom and travel to northern Europe's historic, stylish and cosmopolitan cities on this fairy-tale Scandinavia tour. You'll learn about the area's Viking history, why Helsinki is the capital of cool and dine amidst the former hunting and fishing grounds of Swedish kings.
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- Day 1 Welcome to CopenhagenNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 2 Explore Historic CopenhagenNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 3 Journey to OsloNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 4 Vikings and More in OsloNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 5 Onwards to StockholmNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 6 Discover Beautiful StockholmNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 7 Embark on an Overnight CruiseNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 8 Arrive in Vibrant HelsinkiNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 9 Farewell ScandinaviaNavigation Chevron Right Icon
The Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Copenhagen
Hans Christian Andersen would have been right at home in 21st-century Copenhagen. The Danish capital hasn't lost any of its fairy-tale flair over the centuries, as you'll come to discover when you spend your first day exploring this colourful city. On arrival, transfer to your Stays With Stories accommodation, the historic Phoenix Hotel in the heart of Copenhagen's most elegant district. Discover the hotel's rich history from the late 17th century, through the World Wars and today, restored to its former glory. Then, spend your free time soaking up the sunshine with the fun-loving locals before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Trip Summary Accomodation Icon Hotel - Phoenix
Trip Summary Meals Icon Included Meals - Welcome Reception
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 the distinctive dragon-tail spire of the 17th-century Børsen (Stock Exchange), 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 colourful façades of Nyhavn or perhaps join an Optional Experience to the Danish Riviera, past ancient fishing villages to the 17th-century Frederiksborg Castle.
Trip Summary Meals Icon Included 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 down-to-earth capital, where the Norwegian philosophy of friluftsliv can be felt along the flower-lined boulevards and bustling waterfront promenades.
Trip Summary Accomodation Icon Hotel - Scandic Solli
Trip Summary Meals Icon Included 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 see the three original Viking long-ships at the Viking Ship Museum and delve into Roald Amundsen's spontaneous race to the South Pole at the Fram Museum.
Trip Summary Meals Icon Included Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Amish Buggy Ride
Enjoy a classic ride through the Amish countryside on a horse-drawn wagon. You never know what you may see on the back roads during this 35 minute ride, be it children at recess at the one-room school, farmers plowing or harvesting with mules and horses, Amish roadside businesses, cows heading to the barn for milking, or Amish homes with the flowers and gardens. Travel as the Amish travel, and watch the world go by at a slower pace in the oldest Amish settlement in the world. Then, in the evening, enjoy an Amish Homestyle dinner prepared at the kitchen of Plain & Fancy restaurant. You may also shop in the little store to purchase Amish made products and visit in the barn with the miniature horses! Approx. duration 3 hours.
Adult Price: $60.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Washington Illumination Tour
You’ll be wowed by this illuminated overview of the nation’s capital city at night! See the Capitol, the White House and the Jefferson Memorial. Visit the Kennedy Center for a rooftop walk and end the evening at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial. (Stops are subject to weather and local restrictions). Approx. duration: 2 hours
Adult Price: $40.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 5
Onwards to Stockholm
Enjoy a scenic drive south through Norway's lush forest landscapes to Sweden, bound for its enchanting capital. You'll journey through Karlstad situated on Lake Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden, and pass Örebro, with its 13th-century castle, before continuing to Stockholm. Indulge in a free evening to explore 'Beauty on Water', as the locals refer to their capital. Consider joining an Optional Experience to the cobbled Gamla Stan to admire its medieval history on a walking tour, followed by a traditional Swedish meal in a local restaurant.
Trip Summary Accomodation Icon Hotel - Elite Palace
Trip Summary Meals Icon Included Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Amish Buggy Ride
Enjoy a classic ride through the Amish countryside on a horse-drawn wagon. You never know what you may see on the back roads during this 35 minute ride, be it children at recess at the one-room school, farmers plowing or harvesting with mules and horses, Amish roadside businesses, cows heading to the barn for milking, or Amish homes with the flowers and gardens. Travel as the Amish travel, and watch the world go by at a slower pace in the oldest Amish settlement in the world. Then, in the evening, enjoy an Amish Homestyle dinner prepared at the kitchen of Plain & Fancy restaurant. You may also shop in the little store to purchase Amish made products and visit in the barn with the miniature horses! Approx. duration 3 hours.
Adult Price: $60.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 6
Discover Beautiful Stockholm
Style and substance are things 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, and the Royal Palace, then Dive Into Culture and visit the City Hall. You'll have some free time this afternoon to join the locals for their afternoon fika (coffee break) and embrace the Swedish philosophy of lagom before joining your fellow travellers at an exclusive eco-friendly Be My Guest experience and Connect With Locals over dinner amidst the former hunting and fishing grounds of Swedish kings.
Trip Summary Meals Icon Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Optional Experience
Niagara on the Lake Excursion and Ice Wine Tasting
Often touted as one of Ontario’s most beautiful towns, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a quaint little town of 15,000 people, nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario where the Niagara River opens out into the lake. This beautiful and historic town used to be home for Ontario’s parliament and it has the distinction of having the world’s first anti-slavery law passed here in 1793. The architecture dates back to when the town was originally known as Newark - the first capital of Upper Canada in 1792. Niagara-on-the-lake offers many interesting attractions on the main street and surrounding area. Take a walk up and down the main street, admire the colonial architecture and explore the many rustic shops and eateries of this historic town. Some highlights on the main street are the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Greaves Jams & Marmalades, boutique ice cream shops and many other little family run boutique shops and cafes. The climate and conditions in the Niagara region make it one of the best areas in Canada for growing fruit and making wines, so we visit a boutique winery to learn about and taste the famous “Icewine.” Elegant, silky, lush, decadent - wine critics wear out thesauruses describing Icewine. Year after year, the Icewines made by the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake take the top awards at competitions around the globe. Approx. duration: 2 hours
Adult Price: $25.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 7
Embark on an Overnight Cruise
A leisurely start to your day could see you embark on some last-minute souvenir shopping or savouring steaming sweet Swedish cinnamon rolls in Stortoget. Consider an Optional Experience to the Vasa Museum. The cool capital of Finland beckons as you board your overnight cruise to Helsinki, passing through Stockholm's archipelago as you watch the sun set over the Baltic Sea.
Trip Summary Meals Icon Included Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Oh, Canada Eh? Dinner Show
The original all-Canadian musical experience! Located in Niagara Falls, the award-winning Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show has entertained over 800,000 guests from around the world and is the seven-time winner of Niagara Falls Tourism's Attraction of the Year. Our two hour show features all-Canadian music; from maritime folk songs to modern pop. Come meet our singing Mountie, Hockey Player, Anne of Green Gables, Klondike Kitty and more. Full of laughs, this musical celebration of Canada will delight audiences of all ages. While you're enjoying the show, our performers serve our famous all-Canadian, family-style meal: French Canadian Pea Soup, Garden Salad, Fresh Bread, Alberta Grade Eh? Roast Beef, Lightly Battered and Fried Atlantic Haddock, Manitoba Roast Chicken, New Brunswick Vegetable Medley, PEI Potatoes and Maple Chocolate Cake for dessert. At what other restaurant are you served your dinner by a singing Mountie? A new, re-imagined version of the Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show is now on stage. This highenergy production features over 65 songs from all-Canadian artists including music from Celine Dion, the Bare Naked Ladies, Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne & Paul Anka. Approx. duration: 2 hours.
Adult Price: $77.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Niagara on the Lake Excursion and Ice Wine Tasting
Often touted as one of Ontario’s most beautiful towns, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a quaint little town of 15,000 people, nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario where the Niagara River opens out into the lake. This beautiful and historic town used to be home for Ontario’s parliament and it has the distinction of having the world’s first anti-slavery law passed here in 1793. The architecture dates back to when the town was originally known as Newark - the first capital of Upper Canada in 1792. Niagara-on-the-lake offers many interesting attractions on the main street and surrounding area. Take a walk up and down the main street, admire the colonial architecture and explore the many rustic shops and eateries of this historic town. Some highlights on the main street are the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Greaves Jams & Marmalades, boutique ice cream shops and many other little family run boutique shops and cafes. The climate and conditions in the Niagara region make it one of the best areas in Canada for growing fruit and making wines, so we visit a boutique winery to learn about and taste the famous “Icewine.” Elegant, silky, lush, decadent - wine critics wear out thesauruses describing Icewine. Year after year, the Icewines made by the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake take the top awards at competitions around the globe. Approx. duration: 2 hours
Adult Price: $25.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 8
Arrive in Vibrant Helsinki
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 colourful stalls in Market Square before joining your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner. Raise a glass of aquavit and toast to your epic adventure across the capitals of Scandinavia. Kippis!
Trip Summary Accomodation Icon Hotel - Holiday Inn City Centre
Trip Summary Meals Icon Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 9
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. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Trip Summary Meals Icon Included Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Tournebroche Gourmet Bistro Dinner
Enjoy a 3-course meal and glass of wine at one of Quebec City’s local favorites. Located in a vibrant part of the historic district of Vieux-Québec, you can choose from a select menu using the freshest organic seasonal ingredients, sourced from local farms and rooftop gardens. Approx. duration: 2.5 hours.
Adult Price: $63.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All optional experiences for this trip
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Available on day 4
Amish Buggy Ride
Enjoy a classic ride through the Amish countryside on a horse-drawn wagon. You never know what you may see on the back roads during this 35 minute ride, be it children at recess at the one-room school, farmers plowing or harvesting with mules and horses, Amish roadside businesses, cows heading to the barn for milking, or Amish homes with the flowers and gardens. Travel as the Amish travel, and watch the world go by at a slower pace in the oldest Amish settlement in the world. Then, in the evening, enjoy an Amish Homestyle dinner prepared at the kitchen of Plain & Fancy restaurant. You may also shop in the little store to purchase Amish made products and visit in the barn with the miniature horses! Approx. duration 3 hours.
Adult Price: $60.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 4
Washington Illumination Tour
You’ll be wowed by this illuminated overview of the nation’s capital city at night! See the Capitol, the White House and the Jefferson Memorial. Visit the Kennedy Center for a rooftop walk and end the evening at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial. (Stops are subject to weather and local restrictions). Approx. duration: 2 hours
Adult Price: $40.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 5
Amish Buggy Ride
Enjoy a classic ride through the Amish countryside on a horse-drawn wagon. You never know what you may see on the back roads during this 35 minute ride, be it children at recess at the one-room school, farmers plowing or harvesting with mules and horses, Amish roadside businesses, cows heading to the barn for milking, or Amish homes with the flowers and gardens. Travel as the Amish travel, and watch the world go by at a slower pace in the oldest Amish settlement in the world. Then, in the evening, enjoy an Amish Homestyle dinner prepared at the kitchen of Plain & Fancy restaurant. You may also shop in the little store to purchase Amish made products and visit in the barn with the miniature horses! Approx. duration 3 hours.
Adult Price: $60.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 6
Niagara on the Lake Excursion and Ice Wine Tasting
Often touted as one of Ontario’s most beautiful towns, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a quaint little town of 15,000 people, nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario where the Niagara River opens out into the lake. This beautiful and historic town used to be home for Ontario’s parliament and it has the distinction of having the world’s first anti-slavery law passed here in 1793. The architecture dates back to when the town was originally known as Newark - the first capital of Upper Canada in 1792. Niagara-on-the-lake offers many interesting attractions on the main street and surrounding area. Take a walk up and down the main street, admire the colonial architecture and explore the many rustic shops and eateries of this historic town. Some highlights on the main street are the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Greaves Jams & Marmalades, boutique ice cream shops and many other little family run boutique shops and cafes. The climate and conditions in the Niagara region make it one of the best areas in Canada for growing fruit and making wines, so we visit a boutique winery to learn about and taste the famous “Icewine.” Elegant, silky, lush, decadent - wine critics wear out thesauruses describing Icewine. Year after year, the Icewines made by the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake take the top awards at competitions around the globe. Approx. duration: 2 hours
Adult Price: $25.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 7
Oh, Canada Eh? Dinner Show
The original all-Canadian musical experience! Located in Niagara Falls, the award-winning Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show has entertained over 800,000 guests from around the world and is the seven-time winner of Niagara Falls Tourism's Attraction of the Year. Our two hour show features all-Canadian music; from maritime folk songs to modern pop. Come meet our singing Mountie, Hockey Player, Anne of Green Gables, Klondike Kitty and more. Full of laughs, this musical celebration of Canada will delight audiences of all ages. While you're enjoying the show, our performers serve our famous all-Canadian, family-style meal: French Canadian Pea Soup, Garden Salad, Fresh Bread, Alberta Grade Eh? Roast Beef, Lightly Battered and Fried Atlantic Haddock, Manitoba Roast Chicken, New Brunswick Vegetable Medley, PEI Potatoes and Maple Chocolate Cake for dessert. At what other restaurant are you served your dinner by a singing Mountie? A new, re-imagined version of the Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show is now on stage. This highenergy production features over 65 songs from all-Canadian artists including music from Celine Dion, the Bare Naked Ladies, Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne & Paul Anka. Approx. duration: 2 hours.
Adult Price: $77.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 7
Niagara on the Lake Excursion and Ice Wine Tasting
Often touted as one of Ontario’s most beautiful towns, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a quaint little town of 15,000 people, nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario where the Niagara River opens out into the lake. This beautiful and historic town used to be home for Ontario’s parliament and it has the distinction of having the world’s first anti-slavery law passed here in 1793. The architecture dates back to when the town was originally known as Newark - the first capital of Upper Canada in 1792. Niagara-on-the-lake offers many interesting attractions on the main street and surrounding area. Take a walk up and down the main street, admire the colonial architecture and explore the many rustic shops and eateries of this historic town. Some highlights on the main street are the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Greaves Jams & Marmalades, boutique ice cream shops and many other little family run boutique shops and cafes. The climate and conditions in the Niagara region make it one of the best areas in Canada for growing fruit and making wines, so we visit a boutique winery to learn about and taste the famous “Icewine.” Elegant, silky, lush, decadent - wine critics wear out thesauruses describing Icewine. Year after year, the Icewines made by the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake take the top awards at competitions around the globe. Approx. duration: 2 hours
Adult Price: $25.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 9
Tournebroche Gourmet Bistro Dinner
Enjoy a 3-course meal and glass of wine at one of Quebec City’s local favorites. Located in a vibrant part of the historic district of Vieux-Québec, you can choose from a select menu using the freshest organic seasonal ingredients, sourced from local farms and rooftop gardens. Approx. duration: 2.5 hours.
Adult Price: $63.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
About this trip
About this trip
What's included
8 nights
Accommodation
11 Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 dinners (including Be My Guest)
On-trip Transport
All transport shown
The Trafalgar difference
Connect with Locals
Indulge in an eco-friendly organic dining experience featuring home-grown produce sourced from within Stockholm's Djurgarden Park, the former hunting and fishing grounds of Swedish kings. (Day 6)
Dive into Culture
Visit the Stockholm City Hall, with its spire featuring the golden Three Crowns. You'll have an opportunity to visit one of the city's most famous landmarks. (Day 6)
Stays with Stories
Step into decades of Danish history and in the footsteps of aristocrats and royals when you stay at the 17th-century Phoenix Hotel in Copenhagen. (Day 1)
Sightseeing highlights
Explore Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki with a Local Specialist
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
Scenic Cruise across the Baltic Sea
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and up to half your evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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