Northern Capitals - Classic Group
Northern Capitals - Classic Group
$4150
Northern Capitals - Classic Group
10 Days Starting in Helsinki, Finland and ending in Copenhagen, Denmark
Visiting: Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen
Tour operator:
Tour code:
E947ZM20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Northern Capitals with this classic group tour, exploring the vibrant cultures and stunning landscapes of Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Begin your adventure in Helsinki, where you can savor local delicacies and explore the city's design scene. Cruise across the Baltic Sea to Stockholm, where you can delve into the world of ABBA or wander through the historic Skansen open-air museum. Continue to Oslo, where you'll marvel at the striking architecture and intriguing sculptures in Frogner Park. Finally, discover the charm of Copenhagen, with its regal palaces and the enchanting Tivoli Gardens. Enjoy authentic dining experiences, including a sustainable dinner at Cofoco in Copenhagen, and relax in comfortable accommodations throughout your journey. With expert local guides and a focus on cultural immersion, this tour offers a rich tapestry of experiences in the heart of Scandinavia.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Fashionable Helsinki
Location: Helsinki
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Klaus K, Helsinki
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Helsinki. Head out to explore the city before meeting your fellow travelling companions for a wonderful dinner with wine and time to hear the exciting plans awaiting you during your Northern Capitals tour.
Day 2: Day At Leisure In Helsinki
Location: Helsinki
Accommodation Name: Klaus K, Helsinki
Meals Included: Breakfast
Helsinki is yours to stroll through at leisure. Enjoy Finland’s quaint capital or take the opportunity to cruise across the Baltic Sea on an Optional Experience to Estonia, where you will visit Tallinn, its fairytale capital city. Take in the panoramic views from Toompea Hill before visiting the market square with its old German weighing house, pharmacy, and Town Hall. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon to browse Tallinn’s shops, famous for fine amber and silver jewellery before returning to Helsinki.
Day 3: Helsinki And Baltic Cruise To Stockholm
Location: Helsinki
Accommodation Name: Serenade/Symphony - Tallink & Silja Line Ships
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Helsinki, the trendsetting city of top fashion and design, alongside a Local Expert. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer. This afternoon, board your cruise ship for the overnight voyage to Sweden. Take in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery from the comfort of your A-Class, sea-view cabin while the northern sun hangs over the horizon as you enjoy dinner on board.
Day 4: Stockholm, City Of Islands
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation Name: Scandic Continental, Stockholm
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Disembark your Baltic cruise and explore Stockholm with a Local Expert, visit the imposing City Hall with its impressive Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall, covered with 18 million gilded mosaic tiles and the Blå hallen, the Blue Hall, the venue for the Nobel Prize banquets. Cross the harbour to Gamla Stan, the medieval heart of the city, to see the cathedral and the Royal Palace.
Day 5: Stockholm
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation Name: Scandic Continental, Stockholm
Meals Included: Breakfast
Stockholm, beautifully situated on 14 islands. Curate your day with Insight Choice. Dive into the exciting world of the Swedish music scene at ABBA The Museum where you can experience the Swedish pop group which became a world sensation. Or immerse yourself in Sweden’s culture when you travel through history at Skansen.
Day 6: Stockholm To Oslo
Location: Oslo
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey past Lake Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden and enjoy a scenic drive through Norway’s lush forest landscapes to Oslo, Norway’s fascinating capital.
Day 7: Cosmopolitan Oslo
Location: Oslo
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sightseeing with a Local Expert includes views of Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace. Walk around the Opera House and marvel at the striking contemporary architecture of the new Bjørvika district. Wander through Frogner Park, with its intriguing sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. The afternoon is at your leisure to continue exploring as you wish. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the world's most modern ski jump, Holmenkollen, or visit the legendary polar ship Fram, the world’s strongest wooden vessel, and step into the lives of Norway’s renowned Arctic explorers. Maybe explore City Hall where the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony is held or admire the artwork in the National Gallery.
Day 8: From Norway To Denmark
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey south through the Nordic countries from Oslo to Denmark taking in the lush scenery along the route. Pass the city of Gothenburg to board the ferry for a short cruise to Denmark. Enjoy a view of Kronborg Castle, reputedly the Elsinore home of Hamlet as you enter the Kingdom of Denmark and onwards to Copenhagen.
Day 9: Wonderful Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Copenhagen with a Local Expert, taking in the sights of Denmark's capital, the Christiansborg Palace seat of the Danish Government, Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace, home of the royal family. Visit the waterfront to admire Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid gazing across the harbour. Stroll through the old town and admire the coloured houses with pretty squares and Copenhagen's 18th-century cathedral designed by Christian Frederik Hansen. This is where King Frederik X of Denmark married Queen Mary and known for its neoclassical architecture. The rest of the day is at leisure. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at our hand-picked restaurant and enjoy a delicious dinner of sustainable ingredients, as you toast to the end of your Scandinavian adventure.
Day 10: Fond Farewell To Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time to say goodbye to your new friends as your journey through the Nordic countries comes to an end.
What's Included
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Choice Highlights
Choose between two carefully selected activities in Stockholm, including a visit to the ABBA museum or experiencing Swedish culture at Skansen.
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Top Rated Highlights
Enjoy guided tours with Local Experts in Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen, including visits to iconic landmarks such as the City Hall in Stockholm and Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
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Make Travel Matter
Dine at Cofoco in Copenhagen, a restaurant that promotes sustainability and advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Transport
Cruise in high-class cabins with sea views.
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Additional Included Highlights
Personal radio headsets, hotel and restaurant tips, taxes, porterage charges, and complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi are included.
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Well-being
Travel in comfort with Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as the cruise to Estonia and visits to the ski jump in Oslo are not included.
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Transfers Outside Scheduled Times
Transfers outside the scheduled times or for flights not matching the itinerary start and end dates are not included.
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Additional Nights Accommodation
Accommodation for additional nights booked with Insight Vacations is not included in the tour price.
Mode of Transport
Cruise in high-class cabins with sea views.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Klaus K Hotel in Helsinki, the Scandic Continental in Stockholm, the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Oslo, and the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy high-class cabins with sea views during your Baltic cruise.
Dining Summary
5 Dinner (D)9 Breakfast (B)
Additional Included Highlights
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.Cruise in high-class cabins with sea views.Complimentary transfers from Berlin Tegel Airport are available at scheduled times, on arrival day. Complimentary transfers to Moscow's Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports are available at scheduled times, on departure day. If your flights are outside these times or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way.
Well-being
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences can I expect in Stockholm during the tour?
In Stockholm, you can choose to explore the world of ABBA at the museum, where you can try on virtual costumes, sing, and stand on stage with avatar versions of the band members. Alternatively, you can experience Swedish culture at Skansen, the world's oldest open-air museum, where you can walk through history and learn about life from 1720 to the present day.
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What kind of dining experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a variety of dining experiences such as sampling local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer at a traditional food market in Helsinki, dining with views of the setting sun over the Baltic Sea, and enjoying a dinner in Stockholm to savor the flavors of Sweden's capital city.
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How does the tour incorporate sustainable practices?
In Copenhagen, the tour includes a dining experience at Cofoco, a restaurant that leads the way in minimizing food waste and promoting a sustainable future. This experience supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for Affordable and Clean Energy and Responsible Consumption and Production.
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What are some of the highlights of the Oslo visit?
In Oslo, you will see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbour, and the Royal Palace with a Local Expert. You will also have the opportunity to visit Frogner Park to see the intriguing sculptures by Gustav Vigeland.
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What can I expect during the cruise portion of the tour?
During the cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm, you will stay in high-class cabins with sea views. You can enjoy the breathtaking scenery from the comfort of your cabin while dining on board as the northern sun hangs over the horizon.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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