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
Explore on your own orAdd 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
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
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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
Explore on your own orAdd 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
Explore on your own orAdd 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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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Night ferry
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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
Vigeland Sculpture Park; Museum of Danish Resistance; peppermint rock candy factory; Stockholm Town Hall; Vasa Ship; with extension: Temppeliauko 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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
