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Scandinavian Capitals

Explore all three Scandinavian capitals; Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen. Travel comfortably by train from Stockholm to Oslo and by overnight cruise from Oslo to Copenhagen.

Start the tour in Copenhagen instead of Stockholm?

Duration

8 days

Transportation

Train, Ferry

Season

All Year

Tour Type

Self-guided

Itinerary - Day by day

day 1
  • Arrival in Stockholm according to your own itinerary.
  • Accommodation in Stockholm.

Arrival in Stockholm according to your own itinerary. The capital of Sweden is built on 14 islands and you are never far from the water. Well-preserved medieval buildings stand alongside modern architecture, and just outside the city, the archipelago of 24 000 islands is waiting to be explored. Sights of interest include the Vasa Museum, Skansen Open Air Museum, City Hall, the Old Town (Gamla Stan) and much more. Accommodation in Stockholm.

day 2
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Day at leisure in Stockholm.
  • Recommended attractions:
    • Gamla Stan - Old Town
    • Vasa Museum
    • Skansen Open Air Museum
    • Stockholm Archipelago
    • Stadshuset - City Hall
  • Accommodation in Stockholm.

Breakfast at the hotel. This day is at your own leisure. We recommend a cruise in the Stockholm archipelago (please see experiences below for further details). Accommodation in Stockholm.

Add extra nights in Stockholm - From EUR 95 per person per night

day 3
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Train from Stockholm to Oslo.
  • Accommodation in Oslo.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at your own leisure in Stockholm before a 5,5 hour train journey will bring you to Oslo. The Norwegian capital is beautifully situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord and surrounded by forested ridges. Arable fields, vast forests and the untouched nature areas. The city’s surroundings provide recreational opportunities that are frequently taken advantage of by the city’s inhabitants, as well as increasingly by visitors. Accommodation in Oslo.

day 4
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Day at leisure in Oslo.
  • Recommended attractions:
    • Vigeland Sculpture Park
    • Viking Ship Museum
    • Oslo Opera House
    • Kon-tiki Museum
    • Munch Museum
  • Accommodation in Oslo.

Breakfast at the hotel. This day is at your own leisure in Oslo. Oslo offers many well know sights such as the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum and Oslo’s new opera house. We recommend one of the many sightseeing tours in Oslo (please see experiences for further details). Accommodation in Oslo.

Add extra nights in Oslo - From EUR 89 per person per night

day 5
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Day at leisure in Oslo.
  • Overnight cruise from Oslo to Copenhagen (dep. 5pm).
  • Accommodation onboard a cruise ferry from DFDS Seaways.

Breakfast at the hotel. This day is at your own leisure before departure from Oslo in the late afternoon with a ferry from DFDS Seaways. Accommodation onboard.

Cabin types included during the overnight cruise

Inside cabin (4 berth) on DFDS Seaways between Oslo and Copenhagen.
DFDS Seaways - inside cabin Silver
Outside cabin (4 berth) on DFDS Seaways between Oslo and Copenhagen.
DFDS Seaways - outside cabin Gold
day 6
  • Breakfast onboard.
  • Morning arrival in Copenhagen.
  • Day at leisure in Copenhagen.
  • Recommended attractions:
    • The Tivoli Gardens
    • Nyhavn harbour
    • Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
    • Amalienborg Palace
    • Statue of Little Mermaid
  • Accommodation in Copenhagen.

Breakfast onboard before arriving in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, at 09:30 hrs. In this charming city one thousand years of history awaits you in the medieval streets; the same streets walked on by every generation of the world's oldest royal family, the same streets and canals which have inspired artists for centuries and been home and workplace to meticulous craftsmen and famous designers. The city offers many attractions such Tivoli, Nyhavn wharf, the Little Mermaid, the Gefion Fountain, the Royal Palace Amalienborg and much more.
Accommodation in Copenhagen.

day 7
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Day at leisure in Copenhagen.
  • Accommodation in Copenhagen.

Breakfast at the hotel. This day is at your own leisure in Copenhagen. We recommend one of the Copenhagen sightseeing tours, or an excursion to visit Hamlet's castle (please see experiences below for further details). Accommodation in Copenhagen.

Add extra nights in Copenhagen - From EUR 85 per person per night

day 8
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Departure from Copenhagen according to your own itinerary.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Copenhagen according to your own itinerary.

Tour category

Scandic Norra Bantorget Hotel

Silver

Accommodation at good tourist class hotels equal to 3 to 3+ stars according to Scandinavian standard.

Inside cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Silver accommodation

Elite Hotel Adlon

Gold

Accommodation at 4 star hotels or at unique properties, like historic hotels or manor houses, selected for their atmosphere.

Outside (seaside) cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Gold accommodation

About the tour categories

Services included: 

  • 6 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast
  • Overnight ferry crossing for passengers from Copenhagen to Oslo.
  • Accommodation in 2-berth cabin with shower/WC, including Scandinavian breakfast buffet.
  • Train from Oslo to Stockholm
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers.
  • Additional services included on Tour Category GOLD only:
  • Category GOLD hotels (accommodation in standard rooms)
  • Outside cabin during the cruise between Copenhagen and Oslo
  • 1st class seats on the train between Oslo and Stockholm

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