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Capitals of the North

9 days
From Copenhagen to Helsinki
4.4
138 traveler reviews

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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Copenhagen

    You'll arrive in Copenhagen and head to your hotel to settle in. Once there, the rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Stroll down Strøget, the main shopping street, and get a feel for the city with its shops, bars and cafes. It's a good way to start getting oriented to this royal capital.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Strøget shopping street
    • Walk through Copenhagen city center
    Landmarks
    Strøget
  2. Day 2

    Copenhagen

    After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head out to see Copenhagen's well-known attractions. Check out the Little Mermaid statue and the rococo Royal Palace Amalienborg. Then walk around Nyhavn, the historic port that's now a popular spot, and look for house number 20 where writer H.C. Andersen lived. Consider renting a bike to get around like locals do and experience the city's cycling culture firsthand.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Little Mermaid statue
    • Tour Royal Palace Amalienborg
    • Walk around Nyhavn
    • Visit H.C. Andersen's former residence (house nr. 20 Nyhavn)
    • Bike around Copenhagen
    Landmarks
    The Little Mermaid
    Amalienborg Palace
    Nyhavn
  3. Day 3

    Copenhagen to Oslo (Cruise)

    You'll have breakfast at the hotel and then a free day to shop for Viking souvenirs, relax, or take an optional city tour if you'd like. In the afternoon, you'll board the DFDS cruise heading to Oslo. You're in an outside A-class cabin for the overnight journey, and breakfast is included the next morning.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet in the hotel before departure), Breakfast (Breakfast buffet on board cruise)

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for Viking souvenirs
    • Optional tour in Copenhagen
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  4. Day 4

    Oslo

    You'll arrive in Oslo and make your way to your hotel in the city center. The day is open for exploring this capital with its royal palace and historic sights. You can visit Akershus Fortress and Vigelandspark, or walk Karl Johan Street with its shops, bars and cafes. Optional attractions include Akershus Castle, Oslo City Hall, the Fram Museum, and the Kon-Tiki Museum. A 3-hour panorama bus tour with a local guide is also available if you want structured exploration.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Royal Palace
    • Visit Akershus Fortress
    • Walk through Vigelandspark
    • Explore Karl Johan Street
    • Visit Akershus Castle
    • Visit Oslo City Hall
    • Visit Fram Museum
    • Visit Kon-Tiki Museum
    • Visit Munch Museum
    • Visit National History Museum
    • Visit Nobel Peace Center
    • 3-hour panorama tour by bus with local guide
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Akershus Fortress
    Vigelandspark
    Fram Museum
    Kon-Tiki Museum
    Munch Museum
    Nobel Peace Center
    Oslo City Hall
  5. Day 5

    Oslo to Stockholm

    After breakfast, you'll head to Oslo's main train station for your departure to Stockholm at 14:30, arriving at 20:20. Once at your hotel, spend the evening walking Drottninggatan (Queen Street) and checking out the shops, bars and cafes there.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Drottninggatan shopping street
    • Walk through Stockholm city center
    Landmarks
    Drottninggatan
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  6. Day 6

    Stockholm

    Today you'll explore Stockholm, built across 14 islands and surrounded by Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea. Head into Gamla Stan (Old Town) to wander the cobblestone streets, see the preserved buildings, the Royal Palace, and gothic churches. Spend time in the cafes and restaurants. The Vasa Museum is worth visiting to see the famous ship of King Vasa that sank after only 1,300 meters.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gamla Stan (Old Town)
    • Visit Royal Palace
    • Visit Vasa Museum
    • Explore gothic churches
    • Browse Swedish design shops
    Landmarks
    Gamla Stan
    Royal Palace
    Vasa Museum
  7. Day 7

    Stockholm to Helsinki (Cruise)

    You have a free day to walk through Stockholm's historic streets or relax at the waterfronts. If you want a guided experience, there's an optional Royal Canal Tour where you'll see beautiful island views. In the afternoon, you'll make your way to the cruise terminal for your overnight journey in an outside A-class cabin with breakfast included.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board cruise)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through historic Stockholm streets
    • Relax at Stockholm waterfronts
    • Royal Canal Tour
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  8. Day 8

    Helsinki

    You'll arrive in Helsinki, Finland's capital and the Land of a Thousand Lakes. Head to your hotel and then spend the rest of the day exploring at your own pace. Walk around to discover the city's innovative art, culture and architecture. It's a walkable city with short distances and interesting spots locals love. You can also grab a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket if you prefer that approach to seeing the Finnish capital.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Helsinki at own pace
    • Discover innovative art and culture
    • 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
  9. Day 9

    Helsinki

    After breakfast at the hotel, you'll have time for last-minute souvenir shopping. Then you'll arrange your transfer to the airport. This marks the end of your tour services.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute souvenir shopping
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  • Christine
    · September 21st, 2025
    great experience lots of variety highly recomend
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  • Keh
    · September 1st, 2025
    The tour is well arranged and managed. The accommodations are simply the best in term of locations and services. Specially thank you to tour leader, Mr. Stefano who really provided the excellent services. Thanks..
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  • Giuliana
    · October 2nd, 2025
    It was a unique and wonderful experience. Norway amazed me with its natural beauty, each place more beautiful than the last. I highly recommend it! Not only for the country, but also for V.O.S.'s professionalism; they went above and beyond to accommodate all my requests. The guide Stefano is very professional and has extensive knowledge of Norwegian history and the specifics of each place we visited. The driver Roald is a truly friendly person. Together, they made the trip incredibly enjoyable and informative! Congratulations!! ...... Foi uma experiência única e maravilhosa. A Noruega me surpreendeu com suas belezas naturais, um lugar mais lindo que o outro. Recomendo fortemente! Não apenas pelo país, mas também pelo profissionalismo da V.O.S., eles se esforçaram para atender todos os meus pedidos. O guia Stefano é muito profissional e tem um vasto conhecimento sobre a história da Noruega e especificidades de cada lugar visitado. O motorista Roald é uma simpatia em pessoa. Juntos, eles tornaram a viagem bastante agradável e informativa! Parabéns!!
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