Scandinavian Capitals and Fjords in Autumn

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16 days - Escorted autumn tour from Bergen to Helsinki
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Take a ride on the steep Flåm Railway full of hairpin turns
    • Small group tour of 15 travellers plus experienced group leader
    • Meet the Vikings at Gudvangen
    • Roam the UNESCO Heritage site, Bryggen in the beautiful town of Bergen

What's this trip about?

    16 days - Escorted autumn tour from Bergen to Helsinki

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBergen
End CityHelsinki

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bergen
  • Copenhagen
  • Helsinki
  • Oslo
  • Stockholm

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 15

Trip includes

    • 13 nights’ hotel accommodation in shared double/twin rooms with private facilities
    • 2 nights on overnight ferries between Oslo - Copenhagen and Stockholm - Helsinki, outside twin cabin with sea view and private facilities
    • 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
    • Experienced tour escort
    • All transport between destinations by buses, ferries, trains and boats, excluding arrival and departure transfers
    • Flåm Railway excursion
    • Private tour to Stegastein Viewpoint
    • Guided Viking tour and a 3-course Viking lunch
    • Fjordcruise on Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord
    • Guided tour of Bergen, Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki with local guide (each tour around 2-3 hours)
    • Guided tour of Suomenlinna Island
    • Guided morning tour in Tallinn, meeting from ferry
    • 24-hour emergency service
    • Taxes and service fees

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival day into Bergen with a special group dinner to welcome you to our home country

Arrive and make your own way to your hotel.

Before meeting your group, discover some of Bergen's many attractions and sights, many of them within walking distance. Recommended sights of interests are the Hanseatic harbour Bryggen, Ulriken, Troldhaugen, t...

Day 2 - Discover the sights of historic Bergen with a guided tour with local expert

Discover the sights of historic Bergen, including a ride on the funicular railway up Mt. Fløien to admire panoramic views of the centre from 1050 feet above sea level.

Bergen's centre is very compact, with much to see and hear about within a very short w...

Day 3 - Head to the Fjords of Norway and lunch with the Vikings

This morning, travel by small minibus to Gundvangen and meet the Vikings. Viking Valley is a living Viking village and a historical attraction in the Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn about the Viking culture, crafts and history with a guided tour...

Day 4 - Visit Stegastein Viewpoint and free afternoon by the fjord

Get your camera out for a visit to Stegastein, a viewing platform that juts out 30 metres from the mountainside, 650 metres above Aurlandsfjord. It offers an unparalleled panorama of the fjord, mountains and surrounding landscape.

Relax by the fjord for the rest of the day or enjoy waterfall walls, optional kayaking or meander around the small village.

Day 5 - Ride the Flåm Railway and train into Oslo

This morning, board the tourist train at Flåm Station, where you’ll take a stunning train ride to Myrdal. Travelling on the Flåmsbana, be sure not to miss any of the amazing vistas on offer. Said to be one of the greatest engineering feats in Norway, the Flåm R...

Day 6 - Discover the must-sees of beautiful Oslo

Discover the must-sees of beautiful Oslo including the Royal Palace and Vigeland Park on a private walking tour of its most famous sights. Enjoy all the landmarks of Oslo's city centre on a 3-hour walking tour with a local guide. Get a taste of the life in this...

Day 7 - Free morning in Oslo before heading to the port for overnight ferry to Copenhagen

Free morning in Oslo before later this afternoon, boarding the overnight ferry to Copenhagen. Accommodation in seaside cabins with shower/WC. Enjoy the hot tub on the back deck, the entertainment and various dining establishments. Be sure to sit on the deck as you leave the Oslo fjord for beautiful views and locals enjoying the autumn.

Day 8 - Arrive into Copenhagen and guided tour of the city

Arrive into Copenhagen this morning and transfer to your hotel. Copenhagen has a long history, and many delightful attractions and sights - you will never run out of something to see or to do. The city is small and cosy, an ideal way to explore the city is by f...

Day 9 - Explore Copenhagen to its fullest

Today is a completely free day so you can sleep in, explore the cafes and restaurants or venture out of the city on a day tour.

Roskilde isn't too far out of town if you want to visit the Viking Museum or art lovers can train to Louisiana. There is also ...

Day 10 - Copenhagen to Stockholm train journey

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and more of Copenhagen before transferring to the train station for your express train journey to Stockholm.

Sweden's capital is charming, vibrant and surrounded by beauty and water - hence its nickname, Venice of the North! S...

Day 11 - Guided tour of Stockholm's historic Old Town, including the Royal Palace and the Cathedral

After breakfast (which is seriously one of the best breakfast buffets in Scandinavia), discover the must-sees of Stockholm's historic Old Town, including the Royal Palace and the Cathedral on a guided walking tour of its charming cobbled streets.

Stockho...

Day 12 - Enjoy Stockholm before an overnight ferry to Helsinki

Spend some time shopping or even explore the waterways of Stockholm before transferring to the port to board the overnight ferry to Helsinki, Finland. Again, be sure to sit outside to watch the archipelago of islands go past - one of our favourite places in Scandinavia.

Day 13 - Discover Helsinki with a guided tour

The Finnish capital is a compact city where the most important sights can easily be explored on foot. Meet your local guide this morning for a 3-hour stroll through the streets and squares of Helsinki. Senate Square, surrounded by the historical quarters and th...

Day 14 - A short ferry then enjoy a guided tour of Tallinn

Catch the express ferry from Helsinki this morning and travel across to Tallinn. Meet your local guide and discover the sights and stories of Tallinn's beautiful Old Town and beyond on a 3-hour walking tour with a local guide. Winding cobblestone lanes and iron...

Day 15 - Visit Suomenlinna Island and Farewell Dinner

For your final day together, join a guided tour to the Suomenlinna Island. Situated on a group of islands 4 kms from the main centre, Suomenlinna was built during the Swedish era as a maritime fortress and a base for the Archipelago Fleet. Work on the fortress ...

Day 16 - Departure Day

After breakfast, self transfer to the airport.

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Last Updated: 2/27/2025
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Price per person. Family triple (if applicable) is available on request (2 adults sharing with one child age 4 -14). Price is early indicative and subject to change.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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What's excluded

    • International flights, lunches, alcohol and dinners that have not been detailed in the program, and items of personal nature. Arrival and departure transfers are not included. Portage is not included - you will be responsible for carrying all your luggage which at times is lengthy such as getting out of ferries and around ports.

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