Scandinavia Helsinki Tour

   
 
 

Magic of Scandinavia, Helsinki and Tallinn

Scandinavia and Helsinki in First Class Hotels

14 Days / 7 locations in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Estonia

This tour is for passengers who wish to get to know Scandinavia in a fairly short time and at a very competitive rate. The itinerary includes all four Scandinavian Capitals with Helsinki and Tallinn, but also the scenic Fjord area of Norway. Throughout the tour you will travel by first class coach and with one of our professional Tour escorts who will ensure you get full enjoyment out of your holiday.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Copenhagen
Accommodation: First Hotel Grand

Individual transfer from the airport to your hotel. In the early evening your tour escort will arrange a get-together to give information about the tour and give you a chance to meet your fellow travelers.

Overnight at Comfort Hotel Vesterbro or similar.

 
Day 2     Copenhagen
Accommodation: First Hotel Grand
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast. In the morning you will enjoy a city tour, during which you will see The Little Mermaid guarding the port, Nyhavn with all its restaurants and small boats, the City Hall Square and other main features of Copenhagen. The afternoon is free for individual visits, perhaps to the Tivoli Amusement park or an optional tour to Roskilde. Overnight.

 
Day 3     Copenhagen - Oslo
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Morning free in Copenhagen. Your tour escort will be happy to advise you about places of interest to visit - we can suggest an optional tour to the three castles in North Sealand, including the Kronborg Castle of Hamlet. Afternoon transfer by coach from hotel to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at 16.30 hours. Enjoy your first Scandinavian smörgåsbord dinner as you cruise up the Kattegat. Accommodation in 2-berth inside cabins with shower/WC. We strongly recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry your suitcases to and from the cabin.Inside cabin

 
Day 4     Oslo
Accommodation: Scandic Solli
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast onboard. Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast as you cruise along the enchanting Oslo Fjord. Arrival in Oslo around 09.30 hours, followed by 3 hours guided tour of the Norwegian capital. You will visit the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Evening free. Scandic Solli Hotel or similar.

 
Day 5     Oslo
Accommodation: Scandic Solli
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Today you have the full day free for private activities. You can check with your tour escort about optional activities or suggestions to spend your time in this cozy city. Overnight.

 
Day 6     Oslo - Flam - Bergen
Accommodation: Thon Rosenkrantz
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast. Today you enter the area of the forests and rivers of Norway, following the Hallingdal Valley, known for its folkloric tradition. When you arrive in Flåm, you will have 2 hours cruise on the Sognefjord, one of the longest and deepest in the world with its unspoiled nature and dramatic scenery before you continue to Bergen, the second biggest city of Norway and it is beautifully situated surrounded by 7 mountains. Overnight at Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz or similar

 
Day 7     Bergen
Accommodation: Thon Rosenkrantz
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast. In the morning you will be introduced to this remarkable City of the old Hansa. You will enjoy the view of the Bryggen area of old wooden houses that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, as well as the traditional Fish Market. Afternoon free to explore Bergen. Overnight.

 
Day 8     Bergen - Stockholm
Accommodation: Best Western Time Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast. Departure transfer to international airport outside Bergen. We will take flight to Stockholm – the capital of Sweden. Arrival at Arlanda International Airport in Stockholm. Transfer to your hotel. Hotel in central Stockholm. Overnight in Stockholm

 
Day 9     Stockholm
Accommodation: Best Western Time Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast. Today you will enjoy a panoramic city tour. Stockholm - the beauty on the water – is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. This beautiful capital, built on 14 islands with bridges and viewpoints giving an enchanting feeling of space and light. You will walk around the charming Old Town with its narrow cobbled streets, passing The Royal Palace as well as the Great Church, where the present King and Queen were married in 1976. The afternoon is free for individual visits. Overnight.

 
Day 10     Stockholm
Accommodation: Best Western Time Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast. The day is free for other excursions or visits to the City Hall, the Wasa Museum or a tour to Uppsala and Sigtuna. Overnight.

 
Day 11     Stockholm - Helsinki
Accommodation: Overnight Ferry, Stockholm - Helsinki
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Buffet breakfast. Morning free in Stockholm. At approximately 15.00hrs you will have a transfer from your hotel to the pier, to embark on the cruise ferry Silja Line. The ferry departs from Stockholm and slowly travels down the glorious archipelago past numerous small islands. Dinner on board. Choice of entertainment, bars, shops and casino. Overnight. Outside cabin

 
Day 12     Helsinki
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast onboard. Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki. Directly after you disembark there is a guided tour of Helsinki. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, Church in the Rock (if church is open to public) and much more. Afternoon free in Helsinki. Accommodation at Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel or similar.

 
Day 13     Helsinki - Tallinn
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast. Excursion to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn where you will be meet by the local guide. Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall. Return by ferry to Helsinki. Overnight.

 
Day 14     Helsinki
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Today is the day to say farewell to the tour, your travel companions and to the Magic of Scandinavia and Helsinki tour.

 

Notes

Passenger luggage transportation is limited to 1 piece of luggage of normal size (ie. max cms 60 x 80 x 35 or max inches 23,5 x 31,5 x 13,8) per person. Should this be exceeded there will be an additional charge.. (This excludes hand luggage).

Price Includes
Tour Conducted in English, Spanish And/or Portuguese.
Economy Class One Way Flight Ticket Bergen-Stockholm (max 20kg Luggage).
Touring by First Class Motor Coach Plus Full Time Service of a Professional
Dfds Scandinavian Seaways Copenhagen-Oslo Inside 2 Berth Cabins.
2 Dinners
Daily Breakfast
Twin/Dbl Bed Accommodation at Tourist Class Hotels Listed or Similar.
Overnight Cruise on Tallink-Silja Line, Exterior 2 Berth Cabin Stockholm- H
Price Does Not Include
 Transatlantic Air
 Optional Excursions
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