Northern Capitals, a Women-Only Tour

Trip Type: Regional Europe
Finland | 10 Days

NZD 7,168.50 /Person

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This women-only tour explores the best of the North with a small group. Visit Helsinki’s famed and fashionable food market, home to an abundance of...

Northern Capitals, a Women-Only Tour

This women-only tour explores the best of the North with a small group. Visit Helsinki’s famed and fashionable food market, home to an abundance of aromatic stalls, serving up local delicacies like smoked reindeer and licorice. Experience the vibrant music scene of Stockholm from ABBA to present day cutting-edge production. In Oslo, meet multi-award-winning Norwegian athlete Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen over dinner. In Denmark explore the enchanting Tivoli Gardens and absorb the opulence of Christiansborg Palace—the historic seat of Danish power. Then relax over a private cruise along the waterways of Copenhagen as your captain shares her insights into the city.

Fashionable Helsinki

Welcome to Helsinki. Head out to explore the city before meeting your fellow travelling companions for a wonderful dinner and time to hear the exciting plans awaiting you during your Northern Capitals tour.

Accommodation:

Klaus K, Helsinki

Locations Visited:
  • Helsinki

Day at Leisure in Helsinki

Helsinki is yours to stroll leisurely through Finland’s quaint capital or take the opportunity to cruise across the Baltic Sea to Estonia where you will visit Tallinn, its fairytale capital city. Take in the panoramic views from Toompea Hill before visiting the market square with its old German weighing house, pharmacy and Town Hall. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon to browse Tallinn’s shops, famous for fine amber and silver jewellery before returning to Helsinki.

Accommodation:

Klaus K, Helsinki

Locations Visited:
  • Helsinki

Helsinki and Baltic Cruise to Stockholm

Explore Helsinki, the trendsetting city of top fashion and design, alongside a Local Expert. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer. This afternoon, board your cruise ship for the overnight voyage to Sweden. Take in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery from the comfort of your A-Class, sea-view cabin while the northern sun hangs over the horizon as you enjoy dinner on board.

Accommodation:

Serenade/Symphony - Tallink & Silja Line Ships

Locations Visited:
  • Helsinki
  • Stockholm

Stockholm, City of Islands

Disembark your Baltic cruise and explore Stockholm with a Local Expert, visit the imposing City Hall with its impressive Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall, covered with 18 million gilded mosaic tiles and the Blå hallen, the Blue Hall, the venue for the Nobel Prize banquets. Cross the harbour to Gamla Stan, the medieval heart of the city, to see the cathedral and the Royal Palace.

Accommodation:

Scandic Continental, Stockholm

Locations Visited:
  • Stockholm

Stockholm

Stockholm, beautifully situated on 14 islands. Curate your day with Insight Choice. Dive into the exciting world of the Swedish music scene at ABBA The Museum & Avicii Experience where you can experience the Swedish pop group which became a world sensation and produce your own music during your visit. Or relax and let stress melt away in a Swedish sauna and pamper yourself enjoying the Roman-style ways with warm and cold water and swim in a pool while admiring the surroundings of the Art Deco building.

Accommodation:

Scandic Continental, Stockholm

Locations Visited:
  • Stockholm

Stockholm to Oslo

Journey past Lake Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden and enjoy a scenic drive through Norway’s lush forest landscapes to Oslo, Norway’s fascinating capital. This evening meet Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen, an extraordinary athlete who will spend the evening with you and chat over dinner about how she rose to such athletic heights.

Accommodation:

Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo

Locations Visited:
  • Stockholm
  • Oslo

Cosmopolitan Oslo

Sightseeing with a Local Expert includes views of Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace. Walk around the Opera House and marvel at the striking contemporary architecture of the new Bjorvika district. Wander through Frogner Park, with its intriguing sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. The afternoon is at your leisure to continue exploring as you wish. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the most modern ski jump in the world? Maybe explore City Hall where the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony is held or walk upon the famous architecture of Oslo Opera House

Accommodation:

Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo

Locations Visited:
  • Oslo

From Norway to Denmark

Journey south through the Nordic countries from Oslo to Denmark taking in the lush scenery along the route. Pass the city of Gothenburg to board the ferry for a short cruise to Denmark. Enjoy a view of Kronborg Castle, reputedly the Elsinore home of Hamlet as you enter the Kingdom of Denmark and onwards to Copenhagen.

Accommodation:

Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen

Locations Visited:
  • Oslo
  • Copenhagen

Wonderful Copenhagen

With a Local Expert, begin your sightseeing at Christiansborg Palace, seat of the Danish Government, to marvel at the opulent interior. Journey past Copenhagen Cathedral and the university to see Rosenborg Castle, the Renaissance Stock Exchange and Amalienborg Palace, home of the royal family. Visit the waterfront to admire Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid gazing across the harbour. Before dinner, indulge in a private boat tour with a captain who shares her perspective of Copenhagen. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at our hand-picked restaurant and enjoy a delicious dinner of sustainable ingredients, as you toast to the end of your Scandinavian adventure.

Accommodation:

Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen

Locations Visited:
  • Copenhagen

Fond Farewell to Copenhagen

Time to say goodbye to your new friends as your journey through the Nordic countries comes to an end.

Locations Visited:
  • Copenhagen

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Destination Details
Finland | 10 Days
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Helsinki, Finland
Trip Finishes:
Copenhagen, Denmark
Countries Visited:
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark