13 days · 4 countries
Copenhagen to Helsinki
From AED 11,514per person, twin share
Explore Scandinavia and Finland in 13 days! Marvel at the spectacular beauty of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.
- Duration
- 13 Days / 12 Nights
- Route
- Copenhagen → Helsinki
- Countries
- Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A multi-country coach tour with a daily walking tour of up to three hours, two overnight ferries and frequent hotel changes, though free afternoons keep the pace manageable
- Accommodation
- 3- and 4-star hotels for 10 nights, plus 2 nights in cabins on the overnight ferries to Norway and Finland
- Meals
- 12 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Group
- Small group, up to 21
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides in major cities
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach, Ferry
- Best time to go
- Runs April to October, plus a December departure: cool spring and autumn, mild to warm summer days, and cold, short days in winter
Tour overview
Breathtaking natural scenery, vibrant cities and Viking villages - this is Scandinavian travel at its best! Visit Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. Embrace the bustling atmosphere of capital cities Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki. Marvel at the Norwegian fjords, see centuries-old towns, relax on two overnight cruises and sample local cuisines!
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided tour of Copenhagen; Denmark's capital city
- Explore Odense; hometown of Hans Christian Anderson
- Visit Aarhus; a captivating Danish city
- Catch an overnight ferry to Norway
- See Norway’s magnificent fjords
- Explore Bergen; known as “the city among the seven mountains”
- Marvel at Norway’s spectacular natural scenery
- Visit Gudvangen near Norway’s most famous fjord
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- Enjoy a photo stop at Borgund’s Stave Church
- See the highlights of Oslo with a local guide
- Visit Karlstad on the shores of Lake Vänern
- Explore Sweden’s most stunning city centre in Örebro
- Tuck into Swedish meatballs in Stockholm
- Explore Stockholm with a local guide
- Catch an overnight ferry to Helsinki, Finland
- Discover the highlights of Helsinki with a local guide
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Copenhagen
2 nights · Days 1–2
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Copenhagen Arena
Odense
Day 3 · on the way
Aarhus
Day 3 · on the way
Hirtshals
Day 3 · on the way
Overnight ferry, Hirtshals to Bergen
1 night · Day 3
Fjord Line Hirtshals-Bergen Ferry
Bergen
2 nights · Days 4–5
Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg
Flåm
Day 6 · on the way
Oslo
2 nights · Days 6–7
Scandic Oslo Airport
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Karlstad
Day 8 · on the way
Örebro
Day 8 · on the way
Stockholm
2 nights · Days 8–9
Môtel L
Overnight ferry, Stockholm to Helsinki
1 night · Day 10
Tallink
Helsinki
2 nights · Days 11–12
Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Copenhagen
Meals included: DinnerYou arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark, and head to the hotel, meeting your tour leader and the rest of the group this morning. Later, an expert local guide leads a walking tour covering the highlights of the Danish capital. A welcome dinner rounds off the first day, before 13 more days of Scandinavia still to come.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Copenhagen: Nyhavn, Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace
- Welcome dinner with the group
- Overnight
- Copenhagen
- Hotel
- Four Points Flex by Sheraton Copenhagen Arena
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Copenhagen: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastCopenhagen is yours to explore at your own pace on a free day. The optional excursion takes in a canal cruise, continues to the National Museum, stops for lunch in a local food hall and finishes with a wander through Freetown Christiania. Alternatively, spend the time as you wish and head to the Tivoli Gardens amusement park, or take in the astronomical observatory at the Rundetaarn, with views across the city.
Included
- Free time in Copenhagen
Optional extras
- Discover Copenhagen · AED 340 per person
- Overnight
- Copenhagen
- Hotel
- Four Points Flex by Sheraton Copenhagen Arena
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Copenhagen – Odense – Aarhus – Hirtshals (Overnight Ferry)
Meals included: Breakfast
The coach leaves Copenhagen in the morning for the day’s first stop, Odense, where the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen was born. Next comes Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city, with its fascinating Danish history, where an orientation tour takes place before the coach continues on to Hirtshals. From there, the group boards the overnight ferry, due to reach Bergen, Norway the next day.
Included
- Orientation stop in Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen
- Orientation stop in Aarhus’s old town
- Travel
- Copenhagen → Odense → Aarhus → Hirtshals by coach, then overnight ferry to Norway
- Overnight
- Hirtshals-Bergen Ferry
- Hotel
- Fjord Line Hirtshals-Bergen Ferry
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Overnight ferry – Bergen
Meals included: Breakfast
Bergen welcomes you to an orientation tour on arrival. Known for sitting among seven mountains, Norway’s second-largest city also serves as the gateway into Norway’s fjords, and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bryggen Quay is one of the top attractions. The afternoon is free to explore at leisure, before the optional excursion this evening to Norway’s historic fishing villages and a traditional Norwegian dinner.
Included
- Arrival in Bergen, with views of Norway’s fjords on the way in
- Orientation tour of Bergen, including Bryggen Quay
Optional extras
- Coastal Norway: Fishing Villages & Norwegian Dinner · AED 310 per person
- Overnight
- Bergen
- Hotel
- Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 5
Bergen: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastA free day gives time to explore Bergen further. For a closer look, you can join the optional Bergen+ excursion, which takes in a ferry crossing, a guided walk around Bryggen, a climb up Mount Fløyen on the Fløibanen, and a drink at Bergen’s Magic Ice Bar: one way to see much of Bergen in a single day.
Included
- Free time in Bergen
Optional extras
- Bergen+ · AED 450 per person
- Overnight
- Bergen
- Hotel
- Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
Bergen – Flåm – Oslo
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
The route leaves Bergen for Gudvangen, at the end of the Nærøyfjord, arguably Norway’s most famous fjord. The optional excursion here takes in a Viking Village and a sightseeing cruise that follows the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjorden fjords on to Flåm. Next is Borgund’s Stave Church, before the route continues to Oslo, arriving in the late evening for an included dinner.
Included
- Scenic drive through the Norwegian countryside to Gudvangen
- Photo stop at Borgund’s Stave Church
- Dinner at the hotel in Oslo
Optional extras
- Viking Village and Norwegian Fjords Cruise · AED 535 per person
- Travel
- Bergen → Gudvangen → Oslo by coach
- Overnight
- Oslo
- Hotel
- Scandic Oslo Airport
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Oslo
Meals included: BreakfastA local guide leads a walking tour of the Norwegian capital this morning. Oslo, as well as being Norway’s capital city, is home to Norway’s royal family, and its highlights include Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace. After that, the day is free. Or, on the optional Oslo+ excursion, see some of the city’s green spaces and museums.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Oslo, including Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace
- Free time in Oslo
Optional extras
- Oslo+ · AED 245 per person
- Overnight
- Oslo
- Hotel
- Scandic Oslo Airport
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 8
Oslo – Karlstad – Örebro – Stockholm
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Sweden continues to unfold today. Karlstad, on the shores of Lake Vänern, is the first stop, followed by Örebro, where a 13th-century castle stands alongside a historic centre. The route then leads to Stockholm, Sweden’s dynamic capital, with a first glimpse of the city before checking into the hotel. Swedish meatballs are served for dinner this evening.
Included
- Orientation stop in Karlstad, on the shores of Lake Vänern
- Orientation stop in Örebro
- Dinner of Swedish meatballs in Stockholm
- Travel
- Oslo → Karlstad → Örebro → Stockholm by coach
- Overnight
- Stockholm
- Hotel
- Môtel L
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 9
Stockholm
Meals included: Breakfast
A locally-guided tour this morning takes in highlights including the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman ship, and Gamla Stan. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish. For a deeper look at Swedish history, there is the optional Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery excursion, which uncovers 52kg of gold, Viking treasures and a warship from the 17th century that went down on its first voyage.
Included
- Guided tour of Stockholm, including the Royal Palace, the Af Chapman ship and Gamla Stan
- Free time in Stockholm
Optional extras
- Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery · AED 385 per person
- Royal Stockholm · AED 385 per person
- Overnight
- Stockholm
- Hotel
- Môtel L
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 10
Stockholm (Overnight Ferry)
Meals included: BreakfastThe journey towards Helsinki in Finland begins today, though the morning in Stockholm is free to spend as you wish. In the afternoon, the route continues to the port to board the overnight ferry to Helsinki. Onboard entertainment follows, along with an optional Baltic buffet dinner of Swedish dishes and unlimited drinks.
Optional extras
- Baltic Ferry Feast · AED 220 per person
- Travel
- Free morning in Stockholm, then overnight ferry to Helsinki
- Overnight
- Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry
- Hotel
- Tallink
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 11
Helsinki
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Finland is next. Helsinki, the capital, is a seaside city known for its islands and stylish design. A local guide leads a walking tour this evening, taking in the city’s famous sights: the Havis Amanda, the Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral, as well as the Uspenski Cathedral and the Kauppatori Market. An included dinner rounds off the evening.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Helsinki: Havis Amanda, Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral
- Dinner with the group
- Overnight
- Helsinki
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 12
Helsinki: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastHelsinki offers a free day to enjoy as you choose. The optional Helsinki+ excursion takes in Suomenlinna Fortress for a guided tour, out to the island for a picnic lunch, and a Finnish pastry with coffee at a well-known café to finish. Or you can explore on your own: one of the city’s many museums is worth a visit, among them the Seurasaari open-air museum and the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art.
Included
- Free time in Helsinki
Optional extras
- Helsinki+ · AED 340 per person
- Overnight
- Helsinki
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 13
End of tour in Helsinki
Meals included: BreakfastAfter taking in the best of Scandinavia, the tour reaches its end this morning, with a final breakfast shared alongside the group. It is worth swapping contact details with the travel friends you have made along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
15 dates
FromSat 10 Oct 2026ToThu 22 Oct 2026
Sold out
AED 12,065
Single room supplement +AED 4,830 single
Full
FromSat 17 Oct 2026ToThu 29 Oct 2026
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AED 11,514
Single room supplement +AED 4,830 single
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FromMon 21 Dec 2026ToSat 2 Jan 2027
Available
AED 12,285
Single room supplement +AED 4,756 single
FromSat 24 Apr 2027ToThu 6 May 2027
Few seats leftBest price
AED 11,514
Single room supplement +AED 6,593 single
FromSat 22 May 2027ToThu 3 Jun 2027
Available
AED 11,514
Single room supplement +AED 6,593 single
FromSat 5 Jun 2027ToThu 17 Jun 2027
Sold out
AED 12,138
Single room supplement +AED 6,593 single
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FromSat 19 Jun 2027ToThu 1 Jul 2027
Sold out
AED 12,138
Single room supplement +AED 6,593 single
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FromSat 17 Jul 2027ToThu 29 Jul 2027
Available
AED 11,514
Single room supplement +AED 6,593 single
FromSat 24 Jul 2027ToThu 5 Aug 2027
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AED 11,514
Single room supplement +AED 6,593 single
FromSat 14 Aug 2027ToThu 26 Aug 2027
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AED 11,514
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FromSat 28 Aug 2027ToThu 9 Sept 2027
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AED 11,514
Single room supplement +AED 6,593 single
FromSat 11 Sept 2027ToThu 23 Sept 2027
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AED 12,138
Single room supplement +AED 6,593 single
Full
FromSat 25 Sept 2027ToThu 7 Oct 2027
Available
AED 11,514
Single room supplement +AED 6,593 single
FromSat 9 Oct 2027ToThu 21 Oct 2027
Available
AED 11,514
Single room supplement +AED 6,593 single
FromSat 16 Oct 2027ToThu 28 Oct 2027
Available
AED 11,514
Single room supplement +AED 6,593 single
What’s included
Included
- 12 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 12 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Two overnight ferries
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Discover Copenhagen
Cruise Copenhagen’s canals with your tour leader, step into the National Museum for a look at Danish history, then walk through Freetown Christiania and see the spire of Vor Frelsers Kirke. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 340 per person
Coastal Norway: Fishing Villages & Norwegian Dinner
A half-day trip beyond Bergen to the fishing village of Alvøen and the coastal community of Glesvær, ending with a traditional Norwegian dinner by the water. €72, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 310 per person
Bergen+
A fuller look at Bergen with your tour leader: a harbour ferry ride, a tour of the Bryggen wharf, the Fløibanen funicular up Mount Fløyen, and a drink at the Magic Ice Bar. €105, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 450 per person
Viking Village and Norwegian Fjords Cruise
Visit the Viking village of Njardarheimr in Gudvangen, then cruise the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjorden fjords to Flåm aboard a sightseeing boat. €125, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 535 per person
Oslo+
A fuller look at Oslo with your tour leader, taking in Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Bygdøy peninsula and the Fram and Kon-Tiki museums. €57, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 245 per person
Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery
Lunch followed by a guided visit to the Swedish History Museum’s Viking treasures and gold room, then time at your own pace in the Vasa Museum with its 17th-century warship. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 385 per person
Royal Stockholm
A guided tour of the Royal Palace’s state rooms, then a visit to the Vasa Museum to see its preserved 17th-century warship. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 385 per person
Baltic Ferry Feast
A Swedish buffet dinner with unlimited drinks on your overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, with seafood, roast beef, breads and a spread of desserts. €51, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 220 per person
Helsinki+
A guided tour and picnic lunch on Suomenlinna island, finished with a Finnish pastry and coffee at a well-known café. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 340 per person
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland are all in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the whole tour.
UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa. You can apply up to six months before you travel, and appointments in Dubai fill up quickly before the summer and over Christmas, so start early.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave the Schengen area and have been issued within the last ten years, with two blank pages. Your UAE residence visa should be valid for at least three months after you return. Our visa team handles Schengen applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to Copenhagen and home from Helsinki aren’t included.
Day 1 starts at the hotel in Copenhagen, where you check in from 10:00 am and meet your tour leader. The tour ends in Helsinki on day 13, after breakfast.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included every day, plus four dinners along the way, including a welcome dinner in Copenhagen, a Swedish meatballs dinner in Stockholm and a dinner in Helsinki.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Denmark uses the Danish krone, Norway the Norwegian krone, Sweden the Swedish krona and Finland the euro: four different currencies across the tour.
All four countries are close to cashless, so a card without foreign transaction fees covers almost everything. Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
On departures from April to October, pack layers for changeable weather, a rain jacket and comfortable shoes for the included walking tours. Evenings can be cool even in summer, especially on the fjords and on the ferry decks.
On the December departure, pack a warm coat, hat, gloves and boots with grip: days are short and temperatures often drop below freezing in Scandinavia and Finland.
Two overnight ferries
The tour spends two nights in cabins at sea: from Hirtshals to Bergen on day 3, and from Stockholm to Helsinki on day 10. Both crossings move the tour on overnight, so you wake up in the next country.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Copenhagen, and home from Helsinki. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book Copenhagen to Helsinki?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
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Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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