Scandinavia Delights
Tour code AKSR0106. Adventure Tour. 10 days, 11 cities.
Helsinki (1 night), Stockholm (2 nights), Oslo (1 night), Geilo (1 night), Bergen (1 night), Hirtshals (1 night), Copenhagen (2 nights), Copenhagen
Starts in Helsinki. Ends at Copenhagen.
From $3,416 per person, twin sharing. Next departure 18 June 2027.
About This Tour
Ten days across Scandinavia, from Finland to Denmark, with two overnight cruises and Indian meals along the way. You start in Helsinki with the Rock Church and sail overnight to Stockholm for the Vasa Museum, City Hall and the SkyView gondola.
In Norway you tour Oslo and Vigeland Park, travel the Norway in a Nutshell route and visit Bergen with Mt. Floyen before a fjord cruise to Denmark. The trip ends in Copenhagen with a Nyhavn canal cruise, the Carlsberg experience and Tivoli Gardens. Each day brings a new city at a comfortable pace.
This Scandinavia tour is a ten day journey through Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, from Helsinki to Copenhagen. You stay nine nights, including two overnight cruises, in superior four-star hotels. Meals include a daily continental buffet breakfast, eight lunches and seven dinners of Indian vegetarian, Jain and Swaminarayan meals with non-vegetarian choices, plus two continental dinners on the cruises. The two overnight cruises cover the longest stretches, Helsinki to Stockholm and Bergen to Hirtshals, so you travel while you sleep.
The trip opens in Helsinki with a guided tour of Senate Square, the Lutheran Cathedral, the Rock Church and the Sibelius Monument before an overnight cruise to Stockholm. In Stockholm you take in the view from Fjällgatan, visit the Vasa Museum and City Hall and ride the SkyView gondola. The road to Norway stops in the lakeside town of Karlstad on the way to Oslo.
In Oslo you see Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Holmenkollen Ski Jump before an evening in Geilo. The next day is Norway in a Nutshell, the scenic journey through fjord country to Bergen. Bergen brings the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf and the Fløibanen funicular up Mt. Fløyen, then an overnight fjord cruise to Hirtshals in Denmark.
The last full days take you to Aarhus and the Infinite Bridge, the H.C. Andersen Museum in Odense and on to Copenhagen. There you join a guided city tour, a Nyhavn cruise, the Carlsberg brewery with a beer tasting and an evening at Tivoli Gardens before your flight home.
Highlights
- Rock Church, Helsinki
- Vasa Museum, Stockholm
- SkyView, Stockholm
- Mt. Fløyen, Bergen
- Nyhavn Cruise, Copenhagen
- Carlsberg experience, Copenhagen
Day by day
Day 1: Welcome to Helsinki, the Happiest country in the world
Helsinki
Welcome to Helsinki, the beautiful capital of Finland, known for its distinctive architecture, vibrant neighborhoods and world-famous design culture. Upon arrival, meet your friendly professional Tour Manager and proceed to your hotel. Check in and relax after your international journey before enjoying dinner.
Hotel: 4-Star Hotel in Helsinki or Similar
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Helsinki City Tour & Overnight Cruise to Stockholm
Helsinki, Stockholm
After breakfast, check out and begin a guided tour of Helsinki. Drive along the city's harbor and Embassy Park and see the colorful open-air market, Senate Square, Lutheran Cathedral and Esplanadi. Visit the famous Sibelius Monument before driving along Mannerheim Street to see Parliament House, the National Museum and Finlandia Hall. See the Olympic Stadium and visit the unique Rock Church, carved directly into solid rock and topped by an impressive copper dome. Later, proceed to the pier and board your overnight Silja Line Cruise to Stockholm.
Hotel: Silja Line Overnight Cruise, Inside Stateroom
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Discover Stockholm, Vasa Museum, City Hall & SkyView
Stockholm
Arrive in Stockholm, Sweden's beautiful capital spread across 14 islands. After disembarking, begin your guided city tour. Visit Fjällgatan for magnificent views of Stockholm and explore the Old Town with its narrow cobblestone streets, Royal Palace and Cathedral. Visit the famous Stockholm City Hall, home of the prestigious Nobel Prize banquet. Continue to the Vasa Museum to see the world's only preserved 17th-century warship. End your sightseeing with a fascinating SkyView gondola ride offering panoramic views across Stockholm.
Hotel: 4-Star Hotel in Stockholm or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Journey to Norway via Karlstad
Stockholm, Karlstad, Oslo
After breakfast, travel towards Oslo, the beautiful capital of Norway. En route, stop in the charming Swedish lakeside town of Karlstad, located between Stockholm and Oslo and set along the peaceful Klarälven River. After exploring the town, continue your scenic journey into Norway. Upon arrival in Oslo, check in to your hotel and relax.
Hotel: 4-Star Hotel in Oslo or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Oslo City Tour, Vigeland Park & Holmenkollen
Oslo, Geilo
Begin your day with a guided tour of Oslo. Visit the iconic Vigeland Sculpture Park, home to an extraordinary collection of sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. After lunch, continue to the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump, one of Norway's most recognizable sporting landmarks. Later, enjoy a scenic drive through the Norwegian countryside to Geilo, a picturesque mountain town surrounded by spectacular landscapes.
Hotel: 4-Star Hotel in Geilo or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Norway in a Nutshell, the Highlight of Your Tour
Geilo, Norway in a Nutshell, Bergen
After breakfast, embark on the unforgettable Norway in a Nutshell journey, one of the highlights of your Scandinavian holiday. Travel through some of Norway's most breathtaking scenery with spectacular mountains, scenic train journeys, deep fjords, cascading waterfalls and picturesque villages. After completing this iconic experience, continue to Bergen, known as the Gateway to the Fjords.
Hotel: 4-Star Hotel in Bergen or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Bergen City Tour, Mt. Fløyen & Overnight Fjord Cruise
Bergen, Hirtshals
After breakfast, check out and begin your guided tour of Bergen. Explore the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf with its colorful wooden houses and fascinating maritime heritage. Later, board the Fløibanen Funicular and travel to Mt. Fløyen for spectacular panoramic views of Bergen, the surrounding fjords and mountains. After lunch, proceed to the port and board your overnight Fjord Line Cruise from Bergen to Hirtshals.
Hotel: Fjord Line Overnight Cruise, Inside Stateroom
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Aarhus, H.C. Andersen Museum & Copenhagen
Hirtshals, Aarhus, Odense, Copenhagen
Arrive in Hirtshals and disembark from your cruise. Continue to Aarhus for an orientation tour, including a photo stop at the beautiful Infinite Bridge. After lunch, travel to Odense, birthplace of legendary fairy-tale author H.C. Andersen. Visit the H.C. Andersen Museum and discover his life, stories and creative legacy. Later, continue to Copenhagen, Denmark's vibrant capital.
Hotel: 4-Star Hotel in Copenhagen or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9: Copenhagen, Nyhavn Cruise, Carlsberg & Tivoli Gardens
Copenhagen
Begin with a guided sightseeing tour of Copenhagen and discover the highlights of Denmark's beautiful capital. Enjoy a scenic Nyhavn Cruise with views of the city's colorful waterfront and landmarks. Continue to the famous Carlsberg Brewery for a visit and beer tasting experience. In the evening, visit the enchanting Tivoli Gardens, one of Copenhagen's most famous attractions, renowned for its beautiful gardens, entertainment and vibrant atmosphere.
Hotel: 4-Star Hotel in Copenhagen or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 10: Farewell Scandinavia
Copenhagen
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to the airport for your flight home. Say goodbye to your Tour Manager and the new friends you have made along the journey as your memorable Scandinavia holiday comes to an end. Depart with wonderful memories of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark to cherish for a lifetime.
Meals: Breakfast
What is included
Hotels and stays
- 09 Nights accommodation including two overnight cruises
- Superior 4-star hotel accommodation
Meals
- Daily Continental Buffet Breakfast
- 08 Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian Lunches
- 07 Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian Dinners
- 02 Continental Dinners aboard overnight cruises
Coach and ground transport
- Overnight Silja Line Cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm
- Overnight Fjord Line Cruise from Bergen to Hirtshals
- Nyhavn Cruise
- Air-conditioned coach transportation
Tour manager and guides
- Guided Helsinki City Tour
- Guided Stockholm City Tour
- Guided Oslo City Tour
- Guided Bergen City Tour
- Guided Copenhagen City Tour
- Professional Tour Manager / local representatives
Sightseeing and entry fees
- Vasa Museum
- Karlstad visit
- Vigeland Sculpture Park
- H.C. Andersen Museum
- Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
Tips and gratuities
- Coach driver tips
Other
- Rock Church
- Sibelius Monument
- Stockholm City Hall
- SkyView Gondola
- Holmenkollen Ski Jump
- Norway in a Nutshell experience
- Mt. Fløyen
- Fløibanen Funicular
- Aarhus Orientation Tour
- Infinite Bridge photo stop
- Carlsberg Brewery with Beer Tasting
- Tivoli Gardens
What is not included
Meals
- Extra meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Sightseeing and entry fees
- Optional excursions and sightseeing not specified
- Entrance fees not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
Flights and visa
- International Airfare
- Passport charges
- Visa charges
Travel insurance
- Overseas Travel Insurance
Tips and gratuities
- Porterage
Personal expenses
- Laundry
- Alcohol and beverages except where specifically included
- Telephone charges
- Personal expenses
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Tour Inclusions
Other
- POE charges
- GST, TCS and other applicable taxes
- Mini-bar expenses
- Land surcharges applicable to certain departure dates
Departures
- 18 June 2027 from Land Package - $3,416 per person
- 21 July 2027 from Land Package - $3,416 per person
- 20 August 2027 from Land Package - $3,416 per person
- 18 September 2027 from Land Package - $3,416 per person
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for a Scandinavia tour of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark?
Ten days on this tour covers all four capitals, plus Bergen and the Norway in a Nutshell route. That is nine nights, including two nights on overnight cruises.
What are the overnight cruises on this Scandinavia tour?
There are two. The Silja Line cruise sails from Helsinki to Stockholm, and the Fjord Line cruise sails from Bergen to Hirtshals in Denmark. Both are in inside staterooms, with a continental dinner on board.
What is Norway in a Nutshell on this Scandinavia tour?
Norway in a Nutshell is a scenic route through the mountains and fjords of Norway, and it is included on this tour. After a night in the mountain town of Geilo, you travel past deep fjords, waterfalls and villages, with scenic train journeys along the way, and finish in Bergen.
What do you see in Stockholm on this Scandinavia tour?
You get a guided tour of Stockholm on the day the cruise arrives. It covers Fjällgatan for city views, the Old Town with the Royal Palace and Cathedral, Stockholm City Hall, the Vasa Museum with its 17th century warship and the SkyView gondola.
What is included in Copenhagen on this Scandinavia tour?
Copenhagen gets a guided city tour, a Nyhavn canal cruise, the Carlsberg Brewery with a beer tasting and an evening at Tivoli Gardens. On the way in from the ferry you stop at the Infinite Bridge in Aarhus and the H.C. Andersen Museum in Odense.
Are visas included on this Scandinavia tour?
No, visa charges are not included. International airfare, passport charges and overseas travel insurance are also not included.
Are Indian vegetarian meals included on this Scandinavia tour?
Yes. Breakfast is a daily continental buffet, and the tour includes 8 Indian lunches and 7 Indian dinners, plus 2 continental dinners on the overnight cruises. Indian vegetarian, Jain and Swaminarayan meals are available alongside local cuisine. Your tour manager meets you in Helsinki and stays with the group of 20 to 30 guests to the end, and coach driver tips are included.
Need to know
- Meals on arrival and departure days depend on flight times. If your flight lands early in the morning or leaves late in the evening, Akshar Travels will arrange the meals for that day
- If a sight is closed on the day it is scheduled, we will replace it with a comparable sight on the same tour
- Hotel check-in is usually 3:00 pm and check-out is usually 12:00 noon. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may carry a charge
- Baggage on domestic and internal flights follows the airline's own policy and weight limits, which are often lower than on your international flight. Please pack to the lowest allowance on your tour. Excess baggage fees are charged by the airline and paid by the guest
Terms & Conditions
A person below 12 years of age throughout the tour will be considered a child
- Triple rooms generally use a rollaway bed, and room size may remain the same as a double room
- Tours operate subject to applicable government regulations
- Local taxes, entrances and services are calculated as of 1 September 2025. Any subsequent increase must be borne by the traveler/agent
- Sightseeing and transfers will be operated by air-conditioned coach as specified
- Due to limited coach luggage space, one check-in bag and one hand bag per person are recommended
- Tour Manager or local representative services will be provided while on tour
- Guests may join another group where there are insufficient members for an individual departure
- Land surcharges may apply on certain departures
- Alternative sightseeing may be arranged if an attraction is closed
- Tour routing may change or operate in reverse on certain departures without missing included sightseeing, subject to attraction closures
- Packed dinner may be provided in cases of significant delays or restrictions arising from driving-hour regulations
- Any increase in applicable European taxes may result in a corresponding price adjustment
- No refunds will be provided for unused services
- Final tour details should be reconfirmed with the Akshar Travels sales representative
Cancellation policy
- 50 days or more before departure: 30%
- 21 to 49 days before departure: 50%
- 20 days or less before departure: 100%