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Nordic Capitals
This trip takes you from the Swedish capital of Stockholm, across the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, then through Sweden south to Copenhagen before ending up in Oslo, Norway. The tour focuses on the highlights of each city giving you an brief insight to the Nordic way of life. And, if you want to tag on an experience of the Norwegian fjords please ask us about alternatives.
Arrive Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm to Helsinki
Helsinki, return to Stockholm
Stockholm to Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen to Oslo
Oslo
Tour ends Oslo
Countries visited
Places visited
Transportation
Comfortable coach/bus and ferries across the Baltic Sea and up through the Oslo Fjord.
Included In Price
* 5 nights accommodation including daily 3-course dinner (except on second night in Stockholm) and Scandinavian buffet breakfast in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities.* 1 lunch on day 5.
* 4 hours guided tour of Stockholm, 3 hours Copenhagen, Oslo and Helsinki, incl. all entrances.
* Baltic Cruise Stockholm – Helsinki - Stockholm, incl. 2 nights in 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC, 2 dinners and 2 buffet breakfasts.
* Overnight cruise Copenhagen - Oslo, incl. accommodation in 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC, buffet dinner and buffet breakfast.
* Entrance to Tivoli Gardens for special dinner (also included) on day 6.
* All visits as mentioned in itinerary.
* Luggage assistance at all hotels.
* Robinson Scandinavia tour escort throughout.
* Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc.
* Transfers airport/hotel on first and last days to coincide with individual flight times. Transfers to/from a different airport than the one mentioned in the tour programme may incur a supplement.
Meals Included
This tour includes 15 meals; 8 breakfasts 7 dinners
Not Included In Price
Flight tickets, any airport taxes, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature.| Start | End | Twin share | Single Supp | |
| 3 Jul 2012 | 11 Jul 2012 | AU$ 2620 | AU$ 940 | |
| 10 Jul 2012 | 18 Jul 2012 | AU$ 2620 | AU$ 940 | |
| 17 Jul 2012 | 25 Jul 2012 | AU$ 2620 | AU$ 940 | |
| 24 Jul 2012 | 1 Aug 2012 | AU$ 2620 | AU$ 940 | |
| 31 Jul 2012 | 8 Aug 2012 | AU$ 2620 | AU$ 940 | |
| 7 Aug 2012 | 15 Aug 2012 | AU$ 2620 | AU$ 940 |
Day 1 Arrive Stockholm
Arrive Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Transfer to hotel in connection with your flight arrival. Dinner and accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Sign, a new first class hotel centrally located. Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs in the hotel lobby.
Accommodation
Clarion Hotel Sign
Meals Included
Dinners1
Day 2 Stockholm
After your first Scandinavian buffet breakfast, start of 4 hours guided tour of Stockholm. Famous sights on the tour include the Royal Palace, the Parliament Buildings, the island of Djurgården and the Old Town (Gamla Stan), with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Rooms, where the Nobel Prize Banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in Stockholm. We can recommend a visit to the impressive Wasa Museum or one of the popular canal tours. Accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Sign. Please note that dinner is not included today because our experience shows that in Stockholm guests prefer to eat out at a restaurant of their own choice. Your tour escort will gladly assist you with table reservations.
Accommodation
Clarion Hotel Sign
Meals Included
Breakfasts1
Day 3 Stockholm to Helsinki
Morning free in Stockholm for exploring this beautiful city, often called the Venice of the North because of its many canals and waterways. We can recommend the 2 hours boat tour “Under the Bridges of Stockholm”. Afternoon coach transfer for embarkation on a luxurious cruise ferry of the Silja Line. 17.00 hrs: Start of your cruise to Helsinki, sailing slowly down the Stockholm archipelago past numerous small islands. Buffet dinner on board. Choice of entertainment, shops, casino, bars. Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from the cabin.
Accommodation
Silja Line ferry, 2-berth outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC
Meals Included
Breakfasts1, Dinners1
Day 4 Helsinki, return to Stockholm
Enjoy your buffet breakfast, as you sail into Helsinki. You retain your cabin on the ship. Morning 3 hours guided tour of the Finnish capital. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenskij Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, New Opera House, Sibelius Park & Monument, Underground Temple, etc. Afternoon free for shopping or exploring this bustling city on the Baltic. 17.00 hrs: Embarkation on Silja Line ferry for return cruise to Stockholm. 3-course dinner and accommodation on board.
Accommodation
Silja Line ferry, 2-berth outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC
Meals Included
Breakfasts1, Dinners1
Day 5 Stockholm to Copenhagen
After a delicious buffet breakfast on board, arrive back in Stockholm at 09.30 hrs. The tour continues by coach through the pleasant countryside of Southern Sweden to Klaralven near Lake Vättern. Stop for lunch. After lunch continue through the provinces of Småland and Skåne to the city of Malmö. Cross over the new Øresund Bridge to arrive in wonderful Copenhagen during the early evening. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.
Accommodation
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel
Meals Included
Breakfasts1, Dinners1
Day 6 Copenhagen
The day starts with a 3 hours guided tour of the city. During the tour you will see the Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace (seat of the Danish Parliament), Hans Christian Andersen’s statue, Gefion Fountain, the old harbour of Nyhavn, and many other popular sights. Afternoon free in Copenhagen. We can recommend a tour down the popular pedestrian shopping street – Strøget, or a visit to Rosenborg Palace. This evening you will be taken by your tour escort for dinner in the famous Tivoli Gardens. Accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.
Accommodation
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel
Meals Included
Breakfasts1, Dinners1
Day 7 Copenhagen to Oslo
After a tasty Danish buffet breakfast, morning free in Copenhagen for shopping and sightseeing. Afternoon transfer by coach to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at 17.00 hrs. Enjoy a delicious Scandinavian buffet dinner as you cruise gently up the Kattegat on your way to Oslo. There is dancing and entertainment on board, or you may prefer to sit out on deck and watch a Scandinavian sunset. Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from the cabin.
Accommodation
DFDS Seaways, 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC
Meals Included
Breakfasts1, Dinners1
Day 8 Oslo
Scandinavian buffet breakfast is being served on board, as you sail up the exciting Oslo Fjord to reach the Norwegian capital at 09.30 hrs. After disembarkation, this morning’s 3 hours guided tour of Oslo takes you to see the world-famous Viking Ships, the Polar Exploration ship Fram, the amazing Vigeland Sculpture Park and other famous sights. Afternoon free in Oslo. We can recommend a visit to the Munch Museum or a stroll along the Karl Johan shoppiong boulevard. Dinner and accommodation at Thon Hotel Opera, located facing the new Opera House and within walking distance of the Oslo Fjord and Harbour.
Accommodation
Thon Hotel Opera
Meals Included
Breakfasts1, Dinners1
Day 9 Tour ends Oslo
Meals Included
Breakfasts1