13 days · 4 countries
Copenhagen to Helsinki Christmas & New Year
From AED 15,360per person, twin share
Thirteen days from Copenhagen to Helsinki for a Nordic Christmas and New Year, taking in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.
- Duration
- 13 Days / 12 Nights
- Route
- Copenhagen → Helsinki
- 4 countries on this tour
- Denmark
- Norway
- Sweden
- 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, run over the Christmas and New Year holidays
- 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 5 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 over Christmas and New Year in December: cold, with short daylight hours and a chance of snow across Scandinavia and Finland
Tour overview
Scandinavia in winter over the festive season, with natural scenery, lively cities and Viking villages. This Copenhagen to Helsinki Christmas and New Year tour crosses Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland, with islands and famous fjords, local cuisine and the delights of a Scandinavian Christmas.
Highlights
- A guided tour of Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen
- Odense, hometown of Hans Christian Andersen
- Aarhus, a Danish city
- An overnight ferry to Norway
- Norway’s fjords
- Bergen, surrounded by seven mountains
- Norway’s natural scenery
- Gudvangen, near Norway’s most famous fjord
Show all 17 highlightsShow fewer highlights
- A photo stop at the Gol Stave Church
- Oslo’s highlights with a local guide
- Karlstad, on the shores of Lake Vänern
- Stockholm with a local guide
- Swedish meatballs in Stockholm
- Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest town
- The overnight ferry to Helsinki, Finland
- Helsinki’s highlights with a local guide
- New Year’s Eve with a local dinner in Helsinki
See the journey come to life
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Copenhagen
2 nights · Days 1–2
Moxy Copenhagen
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
Moxy Bergen
Flåm
Day 6 · on the way
Gudvangen
1 night · Day 6
Gudvangen Fjordtell
Show all 13 stopsShow fewer stops
Oslo
1 night · Day 7
MOXY Oslo X
Karlstad
Day 8 · on the way
Stockholm
2 nights · Days 8–9
Môtel L
Sigtuna
Day 10 · on the way
Helsinki
3 nights · Days 10–12
Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Copenhagen
Dinner included
Your Scandinavia Christmas and New Year tour begins today in Copenhagen, where you meet your tour leader and the group at the hotel. An expert local guide then leads a walking tour of Denmark’s capital, taking in its top sights. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish, before a welcome dinner this evening, a chance to mingle with your fellow travellers.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Copenhagen: Nyhavn, Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace
- Welcome dinner with the group
- Overnight
- Copenhagen
- Hotel
- Moxy Copenhagen
Day 2
Copenhagen: Free Day
Breakfast includedCopenhagen is yours to explore at leisure today. For a deeper look into the city’s culture, the optional excursion uncovers Copenhagen’s rich history: a walk through Freetown Christiania, lunch locally, and a stop at Christiansborg Palace. It is a memorable way to see the city.
Included
- Free time in Copenhagen
Optional extras
- Winter Wonders of Copenhagen · AED 425 per person
- Overnight
- Copenhagen
- Hotel
- Moxy Copenhagen
Day 3
Copenhagen – Odense – Aarhus – Hirtshals (ferry port)
Breakfast includedThe morning heads to Odense, known as the birthplace of the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen. Next is Aarhus, the second-largest city in Denmark, with an open-air museum of the old town, contemporary artwork and buildings, and Viking museums among its sights. Later, the tour arrives in Hirtshals to catch the overnight ferry across to Bergen, Norway.
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
Day 4
Overnight ferry – Bergen (Christmas Eve)
Breakfast included
Norway awaits, ready to be explored this Christmas Eve. On arrival in Bergen, an orientation tour gets things started. The city, known for sitting among seven mountains, has the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bryggen Quay among its attractions, with the fjords just a short boat ride away. In the afternoon, Christmas Eve continues with the optional excursion to visit Norway’s historic fishing villages and a traditional Norwegian lunch.
Included
- Arrival in Bergen on Christmas Eve, with views of Norway’s fjords on the way in
- Orientation tour of Bergen, including Bryggen Quay
Optional extras
- Coastal Norway: Fishing Villages & Norwegian Lunch · AED 365 per person
- Overnight
- Bergen
- Hotel
- Moxy Bergen
Day 5
Bergen: Free Day (Christmas Day)
Breakfast and dinner includedChristmas Day is spent discovering Bergen. For a closer look, you can join the optional Festive Bergen+ excursion, which includes a guided tour of Bryggen, then a ride up Mount Fløyen on the Fløibanen for sweeping views, and a drink at the Magic Ice Bar. In the evening, the group sits down for a festive Christmas dinner.
Included
- Free time in Bergen on Christmas Day
- Christmas dinner with the group
Optional extras
- Festive Bergen+ · AED 385 per person
- Overnight
- Bergen
- Hotel
- Moxy Bergen
Day 6
Bergen – Flåm – Gudvangen
Breakfast and dinner included
The route leaves Bergen for Gudvangen, at the end of the Nærøyfjord, one of the most dramatic fjords. There is the option of a Viking village visit, plus a sightseeing cruise along the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjorden fjords to Flåm, taking in crystal-clear waters, towering cliffs and tall waterfalls. Later, the night is spent in Gudvangen, with dinner at the hotel.
Included
- Scenic drive through the Norwegian countryside to Flåm
- Dinner at the hotel in Gudvangen
Optional extras
- Viking Village and Norwegian Fjords Cruise · AED 535 per person
- Travel
- Bergen → Flåm → Gudvangen by coach
- Overnight
- Gudvangen
- Hotel
- Gudvangen Fjordtell
Day 7
Gudvangen – Oslo
Breakfast included
The morning departs Gudvangen for Oslo, stopping on the way at the Gol Stave Church. Once in Oslo, a local guide leads a walking tour of the Norwegian capital, taking in some of the city’s highlights, among them Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace. However you want to spend it, the evening is free.
Included
- Photo stop at Gol Stave Church
- Guided walking tour of Oslo, including Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace
- Travel
- Gudvangen → Oslo by coach, via Gol Stave Church
- Overnight
- Oslo
- Hotel
- MOXY Oslo X
Day 8
Oslo – Karlstad – Stockholm
Breakfast and dinner includedSweden has more to offer today, starting with the morning’s journey from Oslo to Karlstad. An orientation tour takes in the scenery of this city on the shores of Lake Vänern. From there, the route continues to Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, where Swedish meatballs make up dinner this evening, ahead of checking into the hotel.
Included
- Orientation stop in Karlstad, on the shores of Lake Vänern
- Dinner of Swedish meatballs in Stockholm
- Travel
- Oslo → Karlstad → Stockholm by coach
- Overnight
- Stockholm
- Hotel
- Môtel L
Day 9
Stockholm: Free Day
Breakfast included
Stockholm is yours for a free day, with plenty to discover in the city. First, though, a guided tour takes in top sights such as the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman ship and Gamla Stan. After that, you can join the optional excursion into a legendary gold room, Viking treasures and a warship from the 17th century, preserved for more than 300 years.
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
Day 10
Stockholm – Sigtuna – Overnight ferry to Helsinki
Breakfast includedBreakfast comes first, then the route leaves Stockholm for the medieval town of Sigtuna, where an orientation tour takes in this picturesque, historic place. The group then heads to the port to board the overnight ferry to Helsinki, with onboard entertainment before everyone settles in for the night.
Included
- Orientation stop in Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest town
- Travel
- Stockholm → Sigtuna → overnight ferry to Helsinki
- Overnight
- Helsinki
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Day 11
Helsinki (New Year’s Eve)
Breakfast and dinner included
On arrival in Helsinki, a guided tour comes first, before settling into the harbourside hotel. In the afternoon, a local guide leads the way to top sights around the city: Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral and Kauppatori Market. New Year’s Eve dinner follows this evening, bringing in the new year alongside your fellow travellers.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Helsinki: Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral and Kauppatori Market
- New Year’s Eve dinner with the group
- Overnight
- Helsinki
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Day 12
Helsinki: Free Day
Breakfast includedNew Year’s Day is well spent exploring Helsinki, a capital city known for its design, culture and architecture. The optional excursion explores Suomenlinna, an island known for its scenery and striking fortress, along with an interesting museum, plus a Finnish-style lunch at a restaurant steeped in local history.
Included
- Free time in Helsinki
Optional extras
- Suomenlinna Tour & Taste · AED 425 per person
- Overnight
- Helsinki
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Day 13
End of tour in Helsinki
Breakfast includedScandinavia comes to a close after almost two weeks of seasonal sights and top attractions seen along the way. A final group breakfast marks the end of the tour this morning, and it is worth exchanging contact details with the travel friends you have made, to stay in touch.
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
Mon 21 Dec 2026 – Sat 2 Jan 2027
Available
AED 15,360
Single room +AED 5,945
What’s included
Included
- 12 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
- A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
- 12 breakfasts and 5 dinners
- A modern coach with air conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet
- Two overnight ferries
- Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
- Guided from start to finish
Not included
- Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
- Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Winter Wonders of Copenhagen
Day 2AED 425per personAn orientation tour of Freetown Christiania, followed by a festive Danish lunch, then a visit to Christiansborg Palace to see the Royal Reception Rooms and the ruins beneath it. €100. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 2 in the itineraryCoastal Norway: Fishing Villages & Norwegian Lunch
Day 4AED 365per personA half-day trip into the Sotra archipelago beyond Bergen, with a stop at Golta Island, a traditional Norwegian lunch in Glesvær, and a WWII memorial on the way back. €85, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 4 in the itineraryFestive Bergen+
Day 5AED 385per personA guided walk through the Bryggen wharf, the Fløibanen funicular up Mount Fløyen for views over Bergen, and a drink at the Magic Ice Bar. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 5 in the itineraryViking Village and Norwegian Fjords Cruise
Day 6AED 535per personVisit 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.
See day 6 in the itineraryStockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery
Day 9AED 385per personLunch 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.
See day 9 in the itineraryRoyal Stockholm
Day 9AED 385per personA 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.
See day 9 in the itinerarySuomenlinna Tour & Taste
Day 12AED 425per personA tram ride to Kauppatori and a public ferry to the Suomenlinna fortress, where a guided tour comes before a Finnish lunch in a historic building. €100, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 12 in the itinerary
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.
Traveller reviews
No reviews yet
Travelled on this tour with us? Be the first to tell other travellers how it went.
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 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 Moxy 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 five dinners along the way, including a Christmas Day dinner in Bergen and a New Year’s Eve 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 extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Expect cold temperatures, short daylight hours and a chance of snow across Scandinavia and Finland in late December. Pack a warm coat, hat, gloves and boots with grip, plus layers for moving between cold streets and heated coaches and hotels.
Christmas and New Year on tour
Christmas Eve falls in Bergen, with Christmas Day as a free day there and a festive dinner included that evening. New Year’s Eve falls in Helsinki, with a traditional dinner to welcome the new year. Some shops, museums and restaurants keep shorter hours over the holidays.
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 in a minute. Your seats are held as soon as you book; you name the other travellers and pay once we have confirmed them.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 4 589 0001.
Questions about this tour
What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. This tour runs as a small group of up to 21, and most people know each other’s names within a few days.
What are the hotels like?
Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.
How do optional extras work?
Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.
What support do I have while I’m on tour?
Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.
There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.
How do I book Copenhagen to Helsinki Christmas & New Year?
Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. 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
Take the trip now. Pay for it in pieces.
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Spread it over 3 to 12 months at 0% on a credit card plan, or with Tabby or Tamara; some banks add a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
More tours
4 countries
13 days
Copenhagen to Helsinki
Thirteen days across Scandinavia and Finland, through the scenery of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.
FromAED 14,395 per person
Next: Mon 21 Dec 2026
- Sold out
3 countries
10 days · Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Scandinavian Escape
Ten days in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, the three Scandinavian countries, from Copenhagen by way of Bergen and Oslo to Stockholm, with a visit to a Viking village.
Sold out: ask about new dates
7 countries
21 days
Ultimate Scandinavia & the Baltics
Scandinavia and the Baltics over 21 days, starting and ending in Copenhagen and crossing Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland on the way to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
New dates coming
From AED 15,360per person, twin share
Book now