Northern Capitals, a Women-Only Tour
Northern Capitals, a Women-Only Tour
$5195
Northern Capitals, a Women-Only Tour
10 Days Starting in Helsinki, Finland and ending in Copenhagen, Denmark
Visiting: Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen
Tour operator:
Tour code:
XE947M20
Specialist Group:
Women Only
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable women-only journey through the enchanting Northern Capitals, exploring the vibrant cultures of Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Begin your adventure in Helsinki, where you can savor local delicacies and explore the city's design scene. Cruise across the Baltic Sea to Stockholm, where you can immerse yourself in the world of ABBA or unwind in a luxurious Art Nouveau bathhouse. Journey through Norway's lush landscapes to Oslo, where you'll meet an inspiring Norwegian athlete and explore the city's iconic landmarks. Conclude your tour in Copenhagen, marveling at the regal Christiansborg Palace and enjoying a sustainable dining experience. With expert local guides, authentic dining, and unique cultural experiences, this tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration in the heart of Scandinavia.
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Stockholm: Explore the world of ABBA during a visit to the museum housing memorabilia and costumes from the iconic band. Hear the stories behind the band and relive their many moments of success. Stepinto the shoes of Agnetha, Anni-Frid, Benny or Bjorn as you virtually try on ABBA's costumes, sing, play quizzes, mix original music and stand on stage with avatar versions of the members of ABBA.Then experience the contemporary Swedish music scene at the Avicii Experience. This immersive visit reveals how music is mixed and produced.
- Stockholm: Pamper yourself at Art Nouveau Bath House, complete with a swimming pool, sauna, and hot and cold baths. Set in a glorious Art Nouveau building built in 1904, this art deco Swedish bath house follows the traditions handed down from Roman times. Experience the heated, soothing waters of the hot pool and plunge into the cold pool for a refreshing hit to stimulate your body.
Top Rated Highlights
- Helsinki: Your Local Expert will show you the sights of the harbour city. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer before enjoying free time to explore the harbour of this fascinating city of design.
- Stockholm: With a Local Expert, step inside the City Hall where the fabulous Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall is covered by 18 million gilded mosaic tiles. You'll also see the Blå hallen, the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquets are held.
- Stockholm: With your Local Expert, visit Gamla Stan to see the cathedral where Swedish kings have been coronated and wander the narrow streets of the Old Town.
- Oslo: With your Local Expert, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbour and the Royal Palace.
- Oslo: Take a moment to contemplate the interesting Vigeland sculptures when you visit Frogner Park.
- Copenhagen: With a Local Expert, witness the regal interior of Christiansborg Palace, with its stunning tapestries, furnishings and decor.
- Copenhagen: With your Local Expert, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the Crown Prince of Denmark married Princess Mary. You'll also see Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace and the unusual Rundertaarn, which is the oldest functioning Observatory in Europe.
- Copenhagen: Enjoy an intimate boat tour on a private vessel with a knowledgeable captain who shares her insights about Copenhagen. Glide through picturesque canals, taking in the city’s rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. This experience allows you to connect with Copenhagen uniquely through the eyes of a local.
- Copenhagen: Make the most of the long summer nights at the glittering Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous entertainment park, full of fantasy, fun and charm.
Make Travel Matter
Copenhagen: Enjoy a meal at Cofoco, a restaurant leading the way in minimizing food waste and acting for a sustainable future. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 & 12: Affordable and Clean Energy & Responsible Consumption and Production.
Authentic Dining
Helsinki: Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market with your Local Expert and sample local produce, like liquorice or smoked reindeer.
Baltic Sea: Dine with your fellow travellers while enjoying views of the setting sun over the horizon.
Stockholm: Savour the flavours of Sweden's capital city over dinner.
Insight Choice
Stockholm: Explore the world of ABBA during a visit to the museum housing memorabilia and costumes from the iconic band. Hear the stories behind the band and relive their many moments of success. Stepinto the shoes of Agnetha, Anni-Frid, Benny or Bjorn as you virtually try on ABBA's costumes, sing, play quizzes, mix original music and stand on stage with avatar versions of the members of ABBA.Then experience the contemporary Swedish music scene at the Avicii Experience. This immersive visit reveals how music is mixed and produced.
Stockholm: Pamper yourself at Art Nouveau Bath House, complete with a swimming pool, sauna, and hot and cold baths. Set in a glorious Art Nouveau building built in 1904, this art deco Swedish bath house follows the traditions handed down from Roman times. Experience the heated, soothing waters of the hot pool and plunge into the cold pool for a refreshing hit to stimulate your body.
Itinerary
Day 1: Fashionable Helsinki
Location: Helsinki
Accommodation Name: Klaus K, Helsinki
Meals Included: Dinner
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.
Day 2: Day At Leisure In Helsinki
Location: Helsinki
Accommodation Name: Klaus K, Helsinki
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 3: Helsinki And Baltic Cruise To Stockholm
Location: Helsinki
Accommodation Name: Serenade/Symphony - Tallink & Silja Line Ships
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 4: Stockholm, City Of Islands
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation Name: Scandic Continental, Stockholm
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 5: Stockholm
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation Name: Scandic Continental, Stockholm
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 6: Stockholm To Oslo
Location: Oslo
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 7: Cosmopolitan Oslo
Location: Oslo
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo
Meals Included: Breakfast
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
Day 8: From Norway To Denmark
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 9: Wonderful Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 10: Fond Farewell To Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time to say goodbye to your new friends as your journey through the Nordic countries comes to an end.
What's Included
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Choice Highlights
Choose between two carefully selected activities in Stockholm, including exploring the world of ABBA at the museum or pampering yourself at the Art Nouveau Bath House.
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Top Rated Highlights
Enjoy guided tours with Local Experts in Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen, visiting iconic sites such as the City Hall in Stockholm, Akershus Castle in Oslo, and Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
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Make Travel Matter
Experience a sustainable dining experience at Cofoco in Copenhagen, supporting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Authentic Dining
Sample local produce in Helsinki, dine with views over the Baltic Sea, and savour Swedish cuisine in Stockholm.
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Dining Summary
The tour includes 5 dinners and 9 breakfasts.
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Additional Included Highlights
Enjoy personal radio headsets, hotel and restaurant tips, taxes, porterage, and complimentary Wi-Fi on the coach and in hotels.
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Well-being
Travel in comfort with Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned coach, featuring double the standard legroom and onboard washroom, with physical distancing measures and hand sanitizer available.
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Women-Only Experience
Meet Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen, a multi-award-winning Norwegian athlete, and hear her inspiring story over dinner in Oslo.
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Transfers
Complimentary transfers from Helsinki Airport and to Copenhagen Airport are available at scheduled times on arrival and departure days.
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as visiting the most modern ski jump in the world in Oslo are not included in the tour package.
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Flights
Flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
- Cruise in high-class cabins with sea views.
- Complimentary transfers from Helsinki Airport are available at scheduled times, on arrival day. Complimentary transfers to Copenhagen Airport are available at scheduled times, on departure day. If your flights are outside these times or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way.
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Women-Only
- Oslo: Meet Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen, a multi-award-winning Norwegian athlete who shares her experience with you over dinner. Marvel at Isabelle's medals and hear about her journey to international acclaim as a champion hurdler. Breaking barriers as the first female athlete in Norwegian history to achieve her level of success, Isabelle discusses her motivation and shares her dreams during an un-parallel evening of excellence.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach featuring double the standard legroom. Enjoy a scenic overnight cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm and a ferry ride from Gothenburg to Denmark, ensuring a comfortable journey throughout the Nordic capitals.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Klaus K Hotel in Helsinki, the Scandic Continental in Stockholm, and the Radisson Blu Scandinavia in Oslo and Copenhagen. Enjoy an overnight cruise in an A-Class, sea-view cabin aboard the Tallink & Silja Line Ships.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the Stockholm itinerary?
In Stockholm, you have the option to explore the world of ABBA at the museum, where you can try on costumes, sing, and learn about the band's history. Alternatively, you can relax at the Art Nouveau Bath House, enjoying the swimming pool, sauna, and traditional Roman-style baths.
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What can I expect during the visit to Helsinki?
In Helsinki, you will explore the city with a Local Expert, visit a traditional food market to sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer, and have free time to explore the harbour city known for its design.
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What is the dining experience like on the tour?
The tour includes a variety of dining experiences, such as sampling local produce in Helsinki, dining on a cruise ship with views of the Baltic Sea, and enjoying a sustainable meal at Cofoco in Copenhagen.
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What are some highlights of the Oslo visit?
In Oslo, you will see Akershus Castle, the Royal Palace, and the contemporary architecture of the Opera House. You will also visit Frogner Park to see the Vigeland sculptures and have leisure time to explore further.
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What sustainable practices are highlighted during the tour?
In Copenhagen, you will dine at Cofoco, a restaurant that focuses on minimizing food waste and promoting sustainable practices, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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What is the significance of the meeting with Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen in Oslo?
Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen is a multi-award-winning Norwegian athlete who will share her experiences and achievements with you over dinner, providing insight into her journey as a champion hurdler.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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