Northern Capitals (ZT)

10 Day Tour from Copenhagen to Helsinki

2018 Tour Details

From vibrant cities to gorgeous scenery, this Northern European escorted tour visits fascinating capitals with two-night stays in Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki. In each city, you’ll experience guided sightseeing of the must-see sights, including Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue and the Royal Reception Rooms at Christiansborg Palace which was used by the Queen for official occasions. Also see Oslo's City Hall – decorated with great Norwegian art from 1900 to 1950 – and Frogner Park, where Gustav Vigeland created over 200 extraordinary bronze and granite statues. You’ll see Stockholm's City Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year; and Helsinki’s Lutheran Cathedral – completed in 1852 – along with the famous open-air market.

A tour highlight is an overnight Baltic Sea cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki. You'll stay in first-class, outside, two-berth cabins with private facilities, and you'll enjoy a special Smörgåsbord dinner on board. Enjoy a true Swedish food experience to sample local specialties in Gothenburg's indoor food market.

You’ll also experience some of Northern Europe’s beautiful scenery throughout your Northern Europe guided tour. From Gothenburg to Norway, travel along the coastline with its many islands, granite rocks, and charming fishing villages. Oslo is situated by a fjord and is surrounded by hills and forests. Take a ferry from Elsinore, Denmark to Helsingborg, Sweden, with great views of Hamlet's Kronborg Castle. Drive through Sweden's scenic Värmland, home to 10,000 lakes dotting the forested landscape and home to Sweden's largest lake, Vänern.

Stunning scenery, delicious local cuisine, a Baltic Sea cruise, and fascinating sightseeing await you on this fantastic guided tour of Northern Europe's capitals.

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Destinations & Sightseeing

COPENHAGEN

Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Royal Reception Rooms in Christiansborg Palace; the Little Mermaid; Tivoli Gardens (mid-April to mid-September)

ELSINORE

Ferry crossing with a view of Hamlet’s castle

GOTHENBURG

Orientation,

visit the indoor food market and taste local snacks

OSLO

Guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit City Hall

STOCKHOLM

Guided sightseeing, walking tour of the Old Town, visit the City Hall

STOCKHOLM–HELSINKI

Overnight cruise in first-class, outside, two-berth cabins with private facilities, including a special Smörgåsbord dinner

HELSINKI

Guided sightseeing, visit the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air market; farewell dinner

Headsets throughout the tour.

Notes:

Slight changes to the day-by-day itinerary cannot be excluded.
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

Kronborg Castle

Transportation:

Motorcoach; ferry crossing; first-class overnight Baltic Sea crossing. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

Meals

Meals & Itinerary

Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners with wine, including a welcome dinner in Copenhagen, a special Smörgåsbord dinner on board, and a farewell dinner in Helsinki

Itinerary

Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Day 1 ARRIVE IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

Welcome to Copenhagen! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Dinner

Day 2 COPENHAGEN

Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Church of Our Savior and the Stock Exchange on the way to Christiansborg Palace, where you visit the elegant ROYAL RECEPTION ROOMS. Drive past the National Museum and the Royal Theater, and stop for pictures of Amalienborg Palace with its lovely flower gardens, and of the wistful LITTLE MERMAID. In the afternoon, exciting optional excursions are available. Tonight, visit TIVOLI GARDENS (mid-April to mid-Sept.), the city’s colorful amusement park.

Breakfast

Day 3 COPENHAGEN–GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN–OSLO, NORWAY

From Elsinore beneath Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle, board your FERRY for Helsingborg. Then, drive to Gothenburg, Sweden’s thriving second-largest city. Admire its beautiful parks, botanical gardens, and well-kept canals during your orientation tour. Highlight is a visit to Gothenburg’s famous indoor FOOD MARKET to taste local snacks at some of the stalls. In the afternoon, continue along the Skagerrak coastline to Norway. Evening arrival in Oslo.

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 4 OSLO

Norway’s capital is a study in farsighted urban planning, seeking growth in harmony with nature. Your Local Guide will take you to the National Theater, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER PARK, with Gustav Vigeland’s 200-plus extraordinary bronze and granite sculptures, and visit the modern CITY HALL. Optional excursions are available for the afternoon and evening.

Breakfast

Day 5 OSLO–KARLSTAD, SWEDEN–STOCKHOLM

Trace the King’s Road, an ancient trade link between the northern capitals connecting Oslo, Stockholm, Turku, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg. Cross the Swedish border to scenic Värmland, beautifully described in Selma Lagerlöf’s Gösta Berlings Saga, on the way to Karlstad on Lake Vänern. Pass the ancient garrison town of Örebro and modern Eskilstuna, known for its stainless steel, and proceed to Stockholm.

Breakfast

Day 6 STOCKHOLM

Stockholm, scene of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium, is settled on 14 islands between Lake Mälar and the Baltic Sea. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Royal Palace; Riddarholm Church, a walk through the OLD TOWN, and the festive blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. Later, choose from our optional excursions to make the most of your stay.

Breakfast

Day 7 STOCKHOLM–OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO HELSINKI, FINLAND

Morning at leisure. Why not join an excursion to Uppsala? Later, board your ship for the overnight BALTIC SEA CRUISE to Finland, and enjoy a traditional Smörgåsbord dinner.

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 8 HELSINKI

Guided sightseeing of Helsinki features the City Hall and Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad station, the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL, the Olympic Stadium, and the SIBELIUS MONUMENT. Browse for souvenirs in Helsinki’s local arts and crafts OPEN-AIR MARKET.

Breakfast

Day 9 HELSINKI

A full day at leisure offers the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the “Pearls of the Baltic” countries. Tonight, a farewell dinner awaits at your hotel.

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 10 HELSINKI

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Breakfast

Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

OIVIND FURE

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“I am a full-blooded Scandinavian who considers it a true pleasure to have you as my guest. I look forward to showing you my favorite places: the scenic roads and breathtaking beauty of Scandinavia, Finland, and Russia. Be ready for a fascinating journey from 1,000-year-old vibrant Viking cities, through ice-blue fjords surrounded by snowcapped mountains and thundering waterfalls, to colorful fjord villages and fruit farms. "Traverse the unique landscapes of Lapland in the ultimate north and experience the warm summer climate and a sun that does not set." ”

Accommodations

Copenhagen

Oslo

Stockholm

Helsinki

Copenhagen

Imperial

Vester Farimagsgade 9
Copenhagen V, Denmark

Free Wifi

Centrally located in the heart of Copenhagen, the hotel is just steps from Tivoli Gardens and easy walking distance to central station and the town hall. An elegant showcase of classic Danish design and modern architecture, it features a bar and two restaurants serving authentic Danish and international cuisine.

Hotel Amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge desk
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Business Center
Currency Exchange
Dry Cleaning
Elevator
Parking/Valet

Room Amenities

Room Service
Alarm Clock
Climate Control
Wake-Up Calls
Desk
Hair Dryer
Smoking Rooms
Cable/Satellite
Coffee Maker
Complimentary Newspaper
In-Room Safe
Air Conditioning
Internet Access
Phone
Television
Complimentary Toiletries
Mini-bar
Window Opens

Oslo

Thon Opera

First-Class

Dronning Eufemias Gate 4
Oslo, Norway

Free Wifi

An ultra-contemporary 408-room hotel with playful styling and Free Wi-Fi access throughout. The stylish restaurant serves international cuisine with fabulous views over the Oslo Fjord and opera house and there is a lobby bar and fitness room.

Hotel Amenities

Bar/Lounge
Dry Cleaning
Elevator
Parking/Valet
Free WiFi
Restaurant On-Site
Concierge desk
Business Center
Ice Machine
Luggage Storage
Fitness Room

Room Amenities

Non-smoking Rooms
Cable/Satellite
Window Opens
Disabled Access / Rooms
Coffee Maker
Hair Dryer
Complimentary Toiletries
Iron/Ironing Board
Wake-Up Calls
Alarm Clock
Phone
Desk
Internet Access
Mini-bar
Climate Control
Television

Stockholm

Scandic Continental

First-Class

Vasagatan Box 120
Stockholm, Sweden

Free Wifi

This modern 392-room hotel enjoys a fantastic location in the heart of Stockholm and features a rooftop bar and seasonal outdoor terrace with impressive skyline views. A trendy urban style restaurant serves market fresh dishes and there is a lobby bar and cafe serving all day snacks and coffee , for fitness there is a gym and for connectivity Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.

Hotel Amenities

Luggage Storage
Elevator
Parking/Valet
Free WiFi
Fitness Room
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Dry Cleaning

Room Amenities

Hair Dryer
Disabled Access / Rooms
Television
Phone
Wake-Up Calls
Non-smoking Rooms
Climate Control
Complimentary Toiletries
Room Service
In-Room Safe
Cable/Satellite
Internet Access
Iron/Ironing Board

Helsinki

Radisson Blu Royal

Superior First-Class

Runeberginkatu 2
Helsinki, Finland

Free Wifi

Sleek Business-oriented Hotel with striking glass facade & atrium.

Hotel Amenities

Concierge desk
Elevator
Business Center
Ice Machine
Luggage Storage
Free WiFi
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Parking/Valet
Currency Exchange

Room Amenities

Non-smoking Rooms
Iron/Ironing Board
In-Room Safe
Air Conditioning
Desk
Room Service
Mini-bar
Internet Access
Alarm Clock
Smoking Rooms
Phone
Coffee Maker
Window Opens
Cable/Satellite
Television
Hair Dryer

Optional Excursions

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased).

Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

Copenhagen

Oslo

Stockholm

Helsinki