Oslo / Stockholm Adventure
3-day unescorted package from Oslo to Stockholm
Day 1 - Oslo - Stockholm
Depart Oslo by train at 8:45am. Travel through the Swedish countryside to Stockholm.
Change of train in Gothenburg. Arrive in Stockholm at 3:00pm. Overnight at Scandic Hotel Continental Stockholm.
Day 2 - Stockholm
Breakfast at hotel. At 10:00am join a 21/2-hour local sightseeing tour "Stockholm
in a Nutshell" covering many major sights of the Swedish Capital, such as City Hall,
the Royal Palace and Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and old
merchants' houses. Tour ends with a cruise around the Royal Park of Djurgården and
past the inner islands of the archipelago. Balance of day free. Overnight at Scandic Hotel Continental Stockholm.
Day 3 - Stockholm
Package ends following breakfast.
Optional 2-Day Extension to Helsinki
DAY 3—STOCKHOLM—HELSINKI
Morning free to shop and explore Stockholm. At 4:00pm board the Silja Line overnight cruise to Helsinki departing at 5:00pm. Dinner on board. Overnight in 2-berth inside cabin. (For cabin upgrades, please inquire upon registration.)
DAY 4—HELSINKI
Breakfast on board. Disembark at 9:55am, and join an audio 1½ hour sightseeing tour of Helsinki at 10:30am. The tour covers many major sights of the Finnish Capital, such as the Senate Square, Sibelius Monument, and time permitting, the Temppeliaukio Rock Church. Proceed to hotel. Balance of day free to explore lovely and lively Helsinki. Savor the colorful Market Square, marvel at the stunning architecture, or stroll the tree-lined esplanade for a close look at the jewelry, porcelain, crystal and apparel offering the distinctive purity of Finnish design. Overnight at Scandic Hotel Continental Helsinki.
DAY 5—HELSINKI
Package ends following breakfast.
Itinerary may be reversed. Please specify upon registration.
Oslo / Stockholm Adventure
Price: $460
Single Supplement: $170
Price Includes:
- 2 nights accommodations based on double occupancy
- Daily breakfast
- 2nd class train Oslo-Stockholm
- Local city sightseeing tour of Stockholm with English-speaking guide
Helsinki Extension
Price: $350
Single Supplement: $179
Price Includes:
- 1 night hotel accommodations based on double occupancy
- Overnight cruise Stockholm-Helsinki; 2-berth inside cabin
- Daily breakfast & 1 dinner on cruise
- Local city sightseeing tour of Helsinki with English-speaking guide
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Oslo / Copenhagen Adventure
with Optional Extension to Stockholm
Day 1 - Oslo - Copenhagen
Enjoy a Scandinavian buffet dinner on board. Overnight in 2-berth inside cabin. At 4:00pm board the DFDS Seaways overnight cruise to Copenhagen departing at 5:00pm. (For cabin upgrades, please inquire upon registration.)
Day 2 - Copenhagen
Breakfast on board. Disembark at 9:15am. Proceed to hotel. At 11:00am join a 2½ hour local sightseeing tour "The Grand Tour of Copenhagen" covering many major sights of the Danish Capital, such as the Amalienborg Palace (winter residence of the Royal Family) where you will also have the opportunity to see the changing of the guard, the Gefion Fountain, and the famous statue of The Little Mermaid. Balance of day free to visit the delightful Tivoli Gardens or stroll through the popular shopping street, Strøget. Overnight at Hotel Alexandra.
Day 3 - Copenhagen
Package ends following breakfast.
Optional 2-Day Extension to Stockholm
DAY 3—COPENHAGEN—STOCKHOLM
Breakfast at hotel. Depart Copenhagen by train at 8:31am. Travel through the Swedish countryside to Stockholm. Arrive in Stockholm at 1:40pm. Afternoon free. Overnight at Scandic Hotel Continental Stockholm.
DAY 4—STOCKHOLM
Breakfast at hotel. At 10:00am join a 2½ hour local sightseeing tour "Stockholm in a Nutshell" covering many major sights of the Swedish Capital, such as City Hall, the Royal Palace and Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and old merchants' houses. Tour ends with a cruise around the Royal Park of Djurgården and past the inner islands of the archipelago. Balance of day free. Overnight at Scandic Hotel Continental Stockholm.
DAY 5—STOCKHOLM
Package ends following breakfast.
Oslo-Copenhagen Adventure
Price: $470
Single Supplement: $270
Price Includes:
- 1 night hotel accommodations based on double occupancy
- Overnight cruise Oslo-Copenhagen; 2-berth inside cabin
- Daily breakfast & 1 dinner on cruise
- Local city sightseeing tour of Copenhagen with English-speaking guide
Stockholm Extension
Price: $505
Single Supplement: $170
Price Includes:
- 2 nights hotel accommodations based on double occupancy
- Daily breakfast
- 2nd class train Copenhagen-Stockholm
- Local city sightseeing tour of Stockholm with English-speaking guide
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St. Petersburg Adventure
3-DAY INDEPENDENT PACKAGE HELSINKI—ST. PETERSBURG—HELSINKI
This independent tour by train allows you to explore the “Venice of the North” at your own pace. Created by Peter the Great in 1703, St. Petersburg combines its fascinating Russian heritage with a distinctly European outlook. This city of canals and infinite charm with its majestic palaces, churches and cathedrals, river embankments, beautiful parks and innumerable bridges has a relatively short but outstanding history. For almost two centuries it was the capital of the Russian Empire. No longer a capital city now, it still preserves its imperial grandeur.
DAY 1—HELSINKI—ST. PETERSBURG - Train, Private Car
Travel by early morning Finnish Sibelius train from Helsinki to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival in St. Petersburg, a local guide will accompany your transfer by private car to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this exciting city on your own. Former czarist palaces, extravagant mansions, and richly decorated churches create an imperial ambience all around the city which used to be the home of the Russian czars for 200 years. Overnight at Hotel Moskva.
DAY 2—ST. PETERSBURG - Private Car - [B]
Breakfast at hotel. The guided sightseeing tour covers the most essential sights of this magnificent Russian city, such as Peter-and-Paul Fortress, the city’s founding monument; the brilliant St. Isaac’s Cathedral, decorated with more than 500 paintings, sculptures and mosaics by Russian masters; and the onion-domed Church of the Bleeding Savior. After the guided tour you will have plenty of time to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the bustling avenue of Nevsky Prospekt. The city also offers a multitude of delights for art and culture lovers. Overnight at Hotel Moskva.
DAY 3—ST. PETERSBURG—HELSINKI - Private Car, Train - [B]
After breakfast at the hotel you have the opportunity to do some last minute shopping or sightseeing. In the afternoon, guided transfer by private car to the railway station for your late afternoon train departure to Helsinki. Arrive at approximately 9:30pm.
For additional St. Petersburg options, see our " Nordic Delight" tour with an optional extension to St. Petersburg.
Fully escorted 4-day tour to St. Petersburg with multi-lingual tour director starting in Helsinki is also available. For departure dates and itinerary, please contact our office.
May 1 - September 30
Price: $1270
Single Supplement: $791
Price Includes:
- 2 nights accommodations at Hotel Moskva (standard room), double occupancy
- Daily breakfasts [B]
- Roundtrip 2nd class train Helsinki—St. Petersburg-Helsinki
- Transfers in St. Petersburg by private car and with local guide
- City sightseeing tour guided by English-speaking local guide (3 hours)
- Service charges and taxes on included items
- Visa support letter to apply for Russian Visa
Price does not include Russian Visa (REQUIRED) or gratuities. For additional hotels or dates outside of validity period, please contact our office.
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OSLO TO COPENHAGEN OR STOCKHOLM TO HELSINKI
DFDS SEAWAYS OVERNIGHT CRUISES
Enjoy the charm and atmosphere on an overnight cruise. Sample the bars, live entertainment and restaurants and the next day check out the sights at your destinations.
OSLO TO COPENHAGEN
Depart at 5:00pm from Oslo. Arrive at 9:30am next day.
Welcome to Copenhagen. From its humble origins as a fishing village to its heyday as the glittering capital of the Danish Empire, to its current position as one of the world's premier design capitals and Scandinavia's pre-eminent city, the stories and characters of Copenhagen's history can be discovered in its sumptuous palaces, copper-roofed town houses and atmospheric cobbled squares.
COPENHAGEN TO OSLO
Depart at 5:00pm from Copenhagen. Arrive at 9:30am next day.
Welcome to Oslo, the capital and largest city of Norway, and the third largest city of Scandinavia. Oslo is one of the largest capitals in the world by area. Embraced by unspoiled natural woodlands to the north and east, and the Oslo fjord to the south, the city is situated in surroundings unlike that of any major city. It is an exciting city with a wide range of museums, nightlife, restaurants, nightclubs and theaters.
STOCKHOLM TO HELSINKI
Depart at 5:00pm from Stockholm. Arrive at 9:55am next day.
Welcome to Helsinki (Finnish) or Helsingfors (Swedish), the capital of Finland. This architecturally rich city with its eclectic mix of Eastern and Western influences was founded by King Gustav Vasa of Sweden in 1550. The "Daughter of the Baltic" has been the Finnish capital since 1812, when it was rebuilt by the tsars of Russia along the lines of a miniature St. Petersburg, a role it has played in many a Cold War movie.
HELSINKI TO STOCKHOLM
Depart at 5:00pm from Helsinki. Arrive 9:30am next day.
Welcome to Stockholm, one of the world's most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval city centers, the Swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction. Stockholm offers a wealth of museums, theaters, sights, attractions and events, whether your interest lies in history, art, opera, modern dance, traditional handicraft, contemporary design or virtually anything else.
OSLO TO COPENHAGEN (OR REVERSE)
JUNE 29—AUGUST 31
Price: $299
Supplement Outside Cabin: $34
Supplement Commodore Class: $105
Price Includes:
- Overnight cruise Oslo-Copenhagen; 2-berth inside cabin
- 1 breakfast [B] and 1 dinner [D]
STOCKHOLM TO HELSINKI (OR REVERSE)
JUNE 13—AUGUST 7
Price: $218
Single Supplement: $49
Price Includes:
- Overnight cruise Stockholm—Helsinki; 2-berth inside cabin
- 1 breakfast [B] and 1 dinner [D]
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