Capitals of Scandinavia
Three one-of-a-kind capitals.
Three remarkable countries. Your tour of Scandinavia begins in Oslo, home of Viking kings and canyon-cut fjords. Next it’s Copenhagen, Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale city. Here you’ll climb the 17th-century Round Tower, Europe’s oldest functioning observatory. In Stockholm, see the Royal Palace and the city’s oldest church, dating from 1306.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Norway
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Day 2: Oslo
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Oslo
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Day 3: Oslo • Night ferry
Tour Oslo with an expert local guide
Visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park
Travel by overnight ferry to Copenhagen
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Day 4: Night ferry • Copenhagen
Take a guided tour of Copenhagen
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Christiansborg Palace
- Little Mermaid statue
Take a walking tour of Copenhagen
With your Tour Director you will see:
- City Hall Square
- Old Town
Visit the Museum of Danish Resistance
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Day 5: Copenhagen
Add this in-depth excursion:Elsinore-Kronborg Castle
Enjoy a scenic drive along the coast from Copenhagen to the medieval Danish town of Elsinore. On this half-day excursion you’ll walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and visit the famous 400-year-old Kronborg Castle. On your guided tour, see the castle’s maze of secret passageways, the Great Hall, ancient silk tapestries, and the royal chambers. Castle closed Mondays Oct. 1-April 30.
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Day 6: Copenhagen • Gränna • Stockholm
Travel via Gränna to Stockholm
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Day 7: Stockholm
Visit Stockholm City Hall
Tour Stockholm with an expert local guide
Visit the Vasa Museum
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Day 8: Stockholm
Add this in-depth excursion:Skansen
Discover the world’s first open-air museum, Skansen, founded in 1891 as a tribute to pre-industrial life in Sweden. The museum features over 150 historic buildings as well as a small Nordic zoo. Later, take a ferry ride through the waters of Stockholm to the Old Town for some free time. Note: This excursion is only available Oct. 1-April 30.
Add this in-depth excursion:Drottningholm Palace
This half-day excursion takes you by steamboat from Stockholm’s harbor to beautiful Drottningholm Palace, the private residence of the Royal Family and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of the palace’s interior and then free time to explore the beautifully landscaped fountains and parks that surround it. Note: This excursion is only available May 1-Sept. 30.
Take a walking tour of Stockholm
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Night ferry • Helsinki
Visit Temppeliaukio Church
Tour Helsinki with an expert local guide
Take a walking tour of Helsinki
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Government Palace
- Helsinki University
- Uspenski Cathedral
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Day 10: Helsinki • Tallinn
Take a day trip to Tallinn
Travel by ferry to Tallinn
Tour Tallinn with an expert local guide
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Norway
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Day 2: Oslo
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Oslo
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Day 3: Oslo • Night ferry
Tour Oslo with an expert local guide
Visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park
Travel by overnight ferry to Copenhagen
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Day 4: Night ferry • Copenhagen
Take a guided tour of Copenhagen
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Christiansborg Palace
- Little Mermaid statue
Take a walking tour of Copenhagen
With your Tour Director you will see:
- City Hall Square
- Old Town
Visit the Museum of Danish Resistance
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Day 5: Copenhagen
Add this in-depth excursion:Elsinore-Kronborg Castle
Enjoy a scenic drive along the coast from Copenhagen to the medieval Danish town of Elsinore. On this half-day excursion you’ll walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and visit the famous 400-year-old Kronborg Castle. On your guided tour, see the castle’s maze of secret passageways, the Great Hall, ancient silk tapestries, and the royal chambers. Castle closed Mondays Oct. 1-April 30.
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Day 6: Copenhagen • Gränna • Stockholm
Travel via Gränna to Stockholm
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Day 7: Stockholm
Visit Stockholm City Hall
Tour Stockholm with an expert local guide
Visit the Vasa Museum
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Day 8: Stockholm
Add this in-depth excursion:Skansen
Discover the world’s first open-air museum, Skansen, founded in 1891 as a tribute to pre-industrial life in Sweden. The museum features over 150 historic buildings as well as a small Nordic zoo. Later, take a ferry ride through the waters of Stockholm to the Old Town for some free time. Note: This excursion is only available Oct. 1-April 30.
Add this in-depth excursion:Drottningholm Palace
This half-day excursion takes you by steamboat from Stockholm’s harbor to beautiful Drottningholm Palace, the private residence of the Royal Family and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of the palace’s interior and then free time to explore the beautifully landscaped fountains and parks that surround it. Note: This excursion is only available May 1-Sept. 30.
Take a walking tour of Stockholm
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Night ferry • Helsinki
Visit Temppeliaukio Church
Tour Helsinki with an expert local guide
Take a walking tour of Helsinki
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Government Palace
- Helsinki University
- Uspenski Cathedral
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Day 10: Helsinki • Tallinn
Take a day trip to Tallinn
Travel by ferry to Tallinn
Tour Tallinn with an expert local guide
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Day 11: Depart for home
Interested in leading this tour?
Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Night ferry (2 with extension)
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (7 with extension); 1 night cabin accommodations (2 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 3 walking tours (4 with extension)
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Entrances
Viking Museum; Vigeland Sculpture Park; Round Tower; Vasa Ship; Stockholm Town Hall; With extension: Temppeliaukio Church; Kadriorg Palace
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.