Copenhagen to Helsinki

Arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark, and head to the hotel. Meet up with your tour leader and your group this morning. Later, meet with an expert local guide for a walking tour of the highlights of the Danish capital. To round off the first day, enjoy a welcome dinner. Get ready to continue to explore Scandinavia over the next 13 days!

Enjoy a free day to explore Copenhagen at your own pace. Join today’s optional excursion and learn more about Copenhagen’s history. This excursion also includes a canal cruise and lunch at Reffen market! Alternatively, explore on your own and visit the Tivoli Gardens, a famous amusement park, or the Rundetaarn - an astronomical observatory that offers fantastic city views.

Depart Copenhagen in the morning and head towards today’s first stop; Odense, birthplace of the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen! Next, travel to Aarhus - Denmark’s second-biggest city, home to fascinating Danish history. Enjoy an orientation tour before hopping back on the coach and travelling to Hirtshals. Arrive and board the overnight ferry which will arrive in Bergen, Norway tomorrow.

Arrive in Bergen and enjoy an orientation tour. Norway’s second-largest city is known as “the city among the seven mountains” and is the gateway to Norway’s fjords. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bryggen Quay is a top attraction! This afternoon, enjoy free time or join the optional excursion to experience Norway’s historic fishing villages before digging into a traditional Norwegian dinner.

Enjoy a free day to explore the beautiful city of Bergen. To explore in depth, join the Bergen+ excursion which includes a ferry trip, a guided tour of Bryggen, a trip to the top of Mount Fløyen on the Fløibanen, and a drink at Bergen’s Magic Ice Bar. This is how to see the best of Bergen in one day!

Depart Bergen and travel to Gudvangen, located at the end of Nærøyfjord, arguably Norway’s most famous fjord. Join our optional excursion to visit a Viking village followed by a sightseeing cruise along the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjorden fjords to Flam. Next, stop at Borgund’s famous Stave Church. Continue to Oslo. Arrive in the late evening and enjoy an included hotel dinner.

Spend the morning exploring the Norwegian capital with a local guide on a walking tour. Along with being Norway’s capital city, Oslo is home to Norway’s royal family. See highlights including Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace. After, the day is free. Join the Oslo+ optional excursion and visit some of the city’s beautiful green spaces and captivating museums.

See more of Sweden today! First stop is Karlstad, on the shores of Lake Vänern. Afterwards, visit Örebro and marvel at its 13th-century castle and historic centre. Then, travel to Stockholm - Sweden’s dynamic capital! Arrive and enjoy a locally-guided tour. See highlights including the Royal Palace, AF Chapman ship, and Gamla Stan. This evening, enjoy Swedish meatballs for dinner!

Enjoy this free day to explore more of Stockholm! The numerous islands that make up the town offer fascinating walks, especially through the Djurgården, where you can visit Skansen, the open-air Swedish history museum. Alternatively, join the Royal Stockholm optional excursion and discover Sweden’s royal and maritime history, see the spectacular Royal Palace and visit the world-famous Vasa Museum.

Today, travel towards Helsinki in Finland. Along the way, drive to Lidingö Island and explore the stunning surroundings. Wander through the Millesgården and admire the sculptures. Next, travel onwards to the port and get ready to catch the overnight ferry to Helsinki. You’ll be treated to some onboard entertainment and an optional buffet dinner featuring delicious Swedish dishes.

Welcome to Finland! The capital Helsinki is a vibrant seaside city known for its beautiful islands and stylish design. Meet up with a local guide this evening for a walking tour. Encounter the city's most famous sights including the Havis Amanda, the Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral. Not to mention Uspenski Cathedral and Kauppatori Market! Dinner is included this evening.

Enjoy a free day in Helsinki. Discover Suomenlinna Fortress on the Helsinki+ optional excursion. This excursion also includes a picnic lunch on Suomenlinna island, and a visit to the Helsinki City Museum. Alternatively, explore on your own. Visit one of the city’s many museums such as the Seurasaari open-air museum, or the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art.

After exploring the best of Scandinavia, the tour comes to an end this morning. Enjoy a final breakfast with your tour group. Remember to swap contact details with your newly made travel friends. We hope you have had an incredible journey and hope to see you back on an Expat Explore coach again very soon!