Northern Capitals - Classic Group

Northern Capitals - Classic Group

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Northern Capitals - Classic Group

10 Days Starting in Helsinki and ending in Copenhagen

Visiting: Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

E947ZM20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Balanced

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $4150 $4000 Operator discount: -$150

NB: Prices correct on 18-Oct-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Explore Helsinki’s famed and fashionable food market, home to an abundance of aromatic stalls, serving up local delicacies like smoked reindeer and licorice. Experience Stockholm with Insight Choice. In Oslo, wander through Frogner Park with its intriguing sculptures. In Denmark, the Little Mermaid wistfully waits to be photographed and absorb the opulence of Christiansborg Palace—the historic seat of Danish power.

Highlights

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    Choice Highlights

    • Choose between two carefully selected activities
    • Stockholm: Explore the world of ABBA during a visit to the museum housing memorabilia and costumes from the iconic band. Hear the stories behind the band and relive their many moments of success. Step into the shoes of Agnetha, Anni-Frid, Benny or Bjorn as you virtually try on ABBA's costumes, sing, play quizzes, mix original music and stand on stage with avatar versions of the members of ABBA.
    • Stockholm: Experience Swedish culture at the world’s oldest open-air museum when you travel through history at Skansen. Walk through time from 1720 to the present day and visit the houses and the authentically dressed interpreters who’ll explain how life was in their time.

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    Top Rated Highlights

    • Helsinki: Your Local Expert will show you the sights of the harbour city. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer before enjoying free time to explore the harbour of this fascinating city of design.
    • Stockholm: With a Local Expert, step inside the City Hall where the fabulous Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall is covered by 18 million gilded mosaic tiles. You'll also see the Blå hallen, the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquets are held.
    • Stockholm: With your Local Expert, visit Gamla Stan to see the cathedral where Swedish kings have been coronated and wander the narrow streets of the Old Town.
    • Oslo: With your Local Expert, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbour and the Royal Palace.
    • Oslo: Take a moment to contemplate the interesting Vigeland sculptures when you visit Frogner Park.
    • Copenhagen: With a Local Expert, witness the regal interior of Christiansborg Palace, with its stunning tapestries, furnishings and decor.
    • Copenhagen: With your Local Expert, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the Crown Prince of Denmark married Princess Mary. You'll also see Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace and the unusual Rundertaarn, which is the oldest functioning Observatory in Europe.

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    Make Travel Matter

    Copenhagen: Dine at Cofoco, a restaurant leading the way in minimising food waste and promoting a sustainable future. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 & 12: Affordable and Clean Energy & Responsible Consumption and Production.

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    Authentic Dining

    Helsinki: Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market with your Local Expert and sample local produce, like liquorice or smoked reindeer.

    Baltic Sea: Dine with your fellow travellers while enjoying views of the setting sun over the horizon.

    Stockholm: Savour the flavours of Sweden's capital city over dinner.

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    Insight Choice

    Stockholm: Explore the world of ABBA during a visit to the museum housing memorabilia and costumes from the iconic band. Hear the stories behind the band and relive their many moments of success. Step into the shoes of Agnetha, Anni-Frid, Benny or Bjorn as you virtually try on ABBA's costumes, sing, play quizzes, mix original music and stand on stage with avatar versions of the members of ABBA.

    Stockholm: Experience Swedish culture at the world’s oldest open-air museum when you travel through history at Skansen. Walk through time from 1720 to the present day and visit the houses and the authentically dressed interpreters who’ll explain how life was in their time.

Itinerary

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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, Stockholm

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: Stockholm, 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 most modern ski jump in the world, Holmenkollen. 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: Oslo, 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

  • Meals

    5 dinners and 9 breakfasts are included.

  • Activities

    Choose between two carefully selected activities.

  • ABBA Museum Visit

    Explore the world of ABBA during a visit to the museum housing memorabilia and costumes from the iconic band.

  • Skansen Visit

    Experience Swedish culture at the world’s oldest open-air museum, Skansen.

  • Personal Radio Headsets

    Personal radio headsets are provided to give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights.

  • Hotel and Restaurant Tips

    Hotel and restaurant tips are included.

  • Baggage Handling

    Bags are carried for you and promptly delivered to your hotel door.

  • Insight Flourish

    From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, a local specialty representing the destination.

  • Wi-Fi

    Stay connected with complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

  • Transfers

    Transfers are available at scheduled times if your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates.

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What's Not Included

  • Optional Experiences

    Optional experiences such as the cruise to Estonia and visits to the ski jump in Oslo are not included.

  • Transfers Outside Scheduled Times

    Transfers outside the scheduled times or for flights not matching the itinerary start and end dates are not included.

  • 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

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on the tour?

    You will stay in high-class accommodations such as 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. Additionally, you will have an A-Class, sea-view cabin on the cruise ship from Helsinki to Stockholm.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes 9 breakfasts and 5 dinners. Some dinners come with wine, and you will also have the opportunity to dine on local specialties and sustainable ingredients at selected restaurants.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes travel on a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. You will also enjoy a cruise in high-class cabins with sea views from Helsinki to Stockholm.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    Complimentary transfers from Berlin Tegel Airport are available at scheduled times on arrival day, and 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, you may purchase transfers or make your own way.

  • What kind of activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a variety of activities such as exploring the world of ABBA at the ABBA Museum, visiting the world's oldest open-air museum at Skansen, and sightseeing with Local Experts in cities like Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen. You will also have the opportunity to sample local produce at traditional food markets and enjoy scenic drives through lush landscapes.

  • Is there any free time during the tour?

    Yes, you will have free time to explore on your own in several cities, including Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen. Optional experiences are also available, such as a cruise to Estonia or a visit to the Holmenkollen ski jump in Oslo.

  • What kind of special experiences are included in the tour?

    Special experiences include dining with views of the setting sun over the Baltic Sea, visiting the Nobel Prize banquet hall in Stockholm, and enjoying a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a hand-picked restaurant in Copenhagen that focuses on sustainable ingredients.

  • Are tips and taxes included in the tour price?

    Yes, hotel and restaurant tips are included, as well as all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. You won't have to worry about how much to give or search for foreign currency.

  • Is Wi-Fi available during the tour?

    Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available on the coach and in hotels where available, so you can stay connected with friends and family.

  • What kind of safety measures are in place on the tour?

    The customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of the tour and maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented, and hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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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.

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