Itinerary
- Day 1
Helsinki
You'll arrive in Helsinki and have the day to explore Finland's capital on your own schedule. This evening, meet the rest of your group for a welcome dinner where you'll learn what to expect from the Northern Capitals adventure ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Klaus K, Helsinki)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Helsinki
- Day 2
Helsinki - Tallinn - Helsinki
Helsinki is yours to explore at a relaxed pace, or take an optional Baltic cruise to Tallinn. If you go, you'll climb Toompea Hill for views across the city, walk through the market square to see the historic German weighing house and old pharmacy, then look around shops selling amber and silver jewelry before heading back to Helsinki.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Klaus K, Helsinki)
Optional Activities
- Baltic Sea cruise to Tallinn
- Toompea Hill panoramic views
- Tallinn market square visit
- Historic German weighing house visit
- Pharmacy visit in Tallinn
- Shopping for amber and silver jewelry in Tallinn
- Self-guided exploration of Helsinki
Landmarks Toompea Hill Tallinn Market Square - Day 3
Helsinki to Stockholm
Start with a Local Expert in Helsinki, walking through a traditional food market to try local items like liquorice and smoked reindeer. That afternoon, board your cruise ship and settle into your sea-view cabin. You'll watch the scenery pass as you head overnight to Sweden, with dinner served on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Baltic Sea: Dine with your fellow travellers while enjoying views of the setting sun over the horizon)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Serenade/Symphony - Tallink & Silja Line Ships)
Included Activities
- Helsinki sightseeing with Local Expert
- Traditional food market visit with local produce sampling
- Baltic Sea cruise overnight to Stockholm with dinner on board
- Day 4
Stockholm
After leaving the cruise, explore Stockholm with a Local Expert. You'll see City Hall and its Golden Hall, which has 18 million gilded mosaic tiles inside, plus the Blue Hall where Nobel Prize banquets happen. Then head across the harbor to Gamla Stan, the medieval old town, to check out the cathedral and Royal Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Stockholm (Solna): Savour the flavours of Sweden's capital city over dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scandic Continental, Stockholm)
Included Activities
- Stockholm sightseeing with Local Expert
- City Hall visit including Golden Hall and Blue Hall
- Gamla Stan visit with cathedral and Royal Palace
Landmarks Stockholm City Hall Gamla Stan Stockholm Cathedral Royal Palace of Sweden - Day 5
Stockholm
Stockholm spreads across 14 islands, and you'll customize your day with Insight Choice. Either tour the ABBA museum to see costumes and memorabilia or visit the Avicii Experience to learn about Swedish music production. If you'd rather take it easy, relax at an Art Nouveau Bath House with a pool, sauna, and traditional hot and cold water facilities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scandic Continental, Stockholm)
Included Activities
- Insight Choice Activity - Option 1: ABBA The Museum & Avicii Experience
- Insight Choice Activity - Option 2: Art Nouveau Bath House with sauna, swimming pool, and Roman-style baths
Landmarks ABBA The Museum Avicii Experience Art Nouveau Bath House - Day 6
Stockholm to Oslo
You'll drive through Sweden past Lake Vänern and into Norway's forested landscape, heading toward Oslo. By evening, you meet Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen, a Norwegian athlete, for an intimate dinner where she'll talk about her journey to international athletic success.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Oslo: Meet Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen, a multi-award-winning Norwegian athlete who shares her experience with you over dinner. Marvel at Isabelle's medals and hear about her journey to international acclaim as a champion hurdler. Breaking barriers as the first female athlete in Norwegian history to achieve her level of success, Isabelle discusses her motivation and shares her dreams during an un-parallel evening of excellence)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Swedish and Norwegian landscapes
- Dinner with Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen, multi-award-winning Norwegian athlete
Landmarks Lake Vänern 
- Day 7
Oslo
Sightseeing with a Local Expert includes Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace. Then walk around the Opera House's modern design and the newer Bjorvika district. Later, wander through Frogner Park to see the sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. Your afternoon is open to continue exploring, or join optional activities like the ski jump, City Hall, or the Opera House.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo)
Included Activities
- Oslo sightseeing with Local Expert
- Akershus Castle views
- Royal Palace views
- Opera House walk
- Bjorvika district exploration
- Frogner Park and Vigeland sculptures
Optional Activities
- Modern ski jump visit
- City Hall exploration
- Oslo Opera House architectural tour
- Afternoon leisure exploration
Landmarks Akershus Castle Royal Palace of Norway Oslo Opera House Bjorvika District Frogner Park Vigeland Sculptures Oslo City Hall - Day 8
Oslo to Copenhagen
Drive south from Oslo through lush Nordic scenery toward Denmark. You'll pass through Gothenburg, then board a ferry to Denmark, catching sight of Kronborg Castle as you arrive. From there, continue to Copenhagen where you'll experience Tivoli Gardens, one of the world's oldest amusement parks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen)
Included Activities
- Scenic journey through Nordic countries
- Ferry cruise to Denmark
- Kronborg Castle views
- Tivoli Gardens visit
Landmarks Gothenburg Kronborg Castle Tivoli Gardens 
- Day 9
Copenhagen
Begin with a Local Expert at Christiansborg Palace to see the Danish Government's seat and its elaborate interior. Drive past Copenhagen Cathedral and the university to reach Rosenborg Castle, the Renaissance Stock Exchange, and Amalienborg Palace where the royal family lives. Head to the waterfront to see the Little Mermaid statue. Later, take a private boat tour with a captain who shares Copenhagen stories, then have dinner at a sustainable restaurant focused on Scandinavian food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Copenhagen: Dine at a Cofoco Group Restaurant, which is leading the way in minimizing food waste and acting for a sustainable future. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 & 12: Affordable and Clean Energy & Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen)
Included Activities
- Copenhagen sightseeing with Local Expert
- Christiansborg Palace visit with opulent interior
- Copenhagen Cathedral views
- Rosenborg Castle visit
- Renaissance Stock Exchange views
- Amalienborg Palace views
- Little Mermaid statue visit
- Private boat tour of Copenhagen
- Dinner at Cofoco Group sustainable restaurant
Landmarks Christiansborg Palace Copenhagen Cathedral Rosenborg Castle Copenhagen Stock Exchange Amalienborg Palace The Little Mermaid Rundertaarn 
- Day 10
Copenhagen
Your time through the Nordic countries concludes today as you say goodbye to the friends you've made throughout this journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
