Best of Norway, Sweden & Finland

Day 1  Oslo, Norway  
The adventure begins in Oslo, the waterside capital of Norway. There’s a welcome briefing with our leader this evening, an ideal opportunity to meet the group and ask any questions you have.  

Day 2  Oslo  
This morning, we enjoy a scenic boat trip around the idyllic bays and islands of Oslo. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this culture-rich city.

Day 3  Oslo to Gothenburg, Sweden  
We take the train from Oslo to Gothenburg, a scenic way to travel to Sweden. On arrival, we join our leader for a city tour and a traditional Swedish fika (a pastry and coffee break). This afternoon is free for you to enjoy all Gothenburg offers.  

Day 4  Gothenburg  
Catch an early ferry from Gothenburg to Vrango, the most southerly island of the Gothenburg archipelago. The evening is free to enjoy Gothenburg, known as the most sustainable destination in the world.  

Day 5  Gothenburg to Stockholm, Sweden  
We leave Gothenburg by train this morning and head to Stockholm, the cultural, political and economic capital of Sweden. When we arrive, we enjoy an introductory city tour with our leader, which includes a visit to the Vasa Museum on the inner-city island of Djurgarden.  

Day 6  Stockholm    
Today is a free day to explore Stockholm.  

Day 7  Stockholm to Turku, Finland  
After breakfast, we catch a suburban train to one of the oldest and most picturesque cities in Sweden – Uppsala. Return to the capital and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, we board an overnight ferry to Turku, Finland (11 hours).  

Day 8  Turku    
We arrive into Turku this morning and take a transfer to our hotel. The rooms might not be ready on arrival, so we leave our luggage in the hotel storage and set off for a walking city tour with a local guide. In the evening, join the leader for a typical Finnish meal and beer tasting at a local restaurant and brewery.  

Day 9  Turku to Helsinki  
This morning, we take a two-hour train to Helsinki, our final destination. Upon arrival, we tour the city with our guide, discovering a wealth of historic sights and some of the gastronomic wonders of the Finnish capital. The rest of the day is free and you can explore Helsinki in your own time. In the evening, join the leader for an optional farewell dinner to celebrate the end of your journey.

Day 10  Helsinki    
Walk to the port and take a short ferry ride to the magnificent Suomenlinna sea fortress. Now a World Heritage site, this fort complex is built over six islands, with more than 200 buildings and 3.7mi (6km) of protective walls. The rest of the day is free, and you can explore Helsinki in your own time. Helsinki is overflowing with good food, great design, interesting museums and unique architecture. Discover why it’s said to be one of the most liveable and walkable cities in the world.

Day 11  Helsinki    
Our trip ends this morning. If you’d like to stay longer in this historic city, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.