Nordic Capitals by Rail & Ferry
What to expect
Classic Standard – This is a new itinerary that has the same thoughtful route design, trusted local partnerships and carefully paced experiences that define our travel style, with accommodation centred on comfortable 3-star hotels in convenient locations.
Experience the very best of the Nordic capitals and Norway's dramatic fjord and mountain scenery on this classic 13-day self-guided tour, travelling by rail and local ferry with ample time to savour both the landscapes and the vibrant modern cities of Scandinavia.
Highlights include guided walking tours in Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn, a day trip to Tallinn, two spectacular overnight voyages from Oslo to Copenhagen and through the magnificent Baltic Sea archipelago to Helsinki, and the iconic Norway in a Nutshell® by Fjord Tours.
This self-guided journey departs any day of the year, giving you the flexibility to discover five Nordic countries at your own pace.

Highlights
- Explore Bergen, including Bryggen, Fløibanen Funicular, and the Fish & Flower Market
- Experience the Norway in a Nutshell® round trip, from Bergen through fjords and mountains to Oslo
- Discover Oslo on a small group walking tour, including the Royal Palace, Opera House, and hidden neighborhoods
- Board an overnight ferry to Copenhagen, sailing the Oslofjord
- Explore Copenhagen’s canals, Nyhavn, Amagertorv, and Christiansborg Palace
- Continue discovering Copenhagen with optional visits to the Blue Planet Aquarium, Roskilde Viking Ship Museum, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, and Church of Our Savior
- Travel by train through the Swedish countryside to Stockholm, “Venice of the North”
- Walking tour of Stockholm: Gamla Stan, Stortorget, Narrowest Street, and Viking rune stones
- Overnight ferry to Helsinki through the Baltic Sea archipelago
- Discover Helsinki with a small group walking tour and Helsinki Card access to museums, parks, and Design District
- Full-day Tallinn day trip from Helsinki, exploring Old Town, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and Toompea Hill
What's Included
- All internal ground transport
- Accommodation for 12 nights
- Daily breakfast
- All train, bus and boat/ferry tickets as per itinerary, including day trip to Tallinn
- Seat reservations on intercity trains where available
- Small group guided walking tours in Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn
- Overnight ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen in a Sea View Cabin
- Porter Service from Bergen to Oslo
- Journey from Bergen to Oslo with Norway in a Nutshell® by Fjord Tours, including the Flåm Railway and fjord cruise on the Aurlandsfjord and UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Departure Date
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Bergen
Day 2 - Journey from Bergen to Oslo on Norway in a Nutshell® by Fjord Tours
Day 3 - Discover Oslo on a city walking tour
Day 4 - Overnight ferry to Copenhagen
Day 5 - Welcome to Copenhagen
Day 6 - Continue exploring Copenhagen
Day 7 - Charming Stockholm
Day 8 - Stockholm walking tour
Day 9 - Overnight ferry to Helsinki
Day 10 - Discover Helsinki
Day 11 - Helsinki small group walking tour
Day 12 - Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki
Day 13 - Depart Helsinki
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