10 days · Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Scandinavian Escape
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Get notifiedExplore 3 Scandinavian countries in 10 days! See the best of Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Bergen and visit a Viking village!
- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Route
- Copenhagen → Stockholm
- Countries
- Denmark, Norway and Sweden
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A multi-country coach tour with a daily walking tour of up to three hours, an overnight ferry and several hotel changes, though free afternoons keep the pace manageable
- Accommodation
- 3- and 4-star hotels for 8 nights, plus a night in a cabin on the overnight ferry to Norway
- Meals
- 9 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Group
- Small group, up to 16
- 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: cool spring and autumn, mild to warm summer days and long daylight hours in June and July
Tour overview
Experience the best of Scandinavian travel over 10 unforgettable days! Tour Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Experience Copenhagen's culture, enchanting Danish countryside, striking Norwegian fjords and Sweden's distinctive style. Discover vibrant cities like Oslo, Stockholm, and Bergen while experiencing Viking history, modern architecture, and breathtaking landscapes throughout your journey!
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;“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
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
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Copenhagen
Meals included: Dinner
Your Scandinavia tour begins in Copenhagen, where you meet your tour leader and the rest of the group this morning. A local guide then leads a walking tour of the city, taking in its many colourful highlights. The day closes with a welcome dinner, a chance to get to know your fellow travellers over a meal together.
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 today, with plenty of options. The optional excursion offers a closer look at the city’s history and culture: it 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.
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: BreakfastThe coach heads for the coastal town of Hirtshals, taking in views of the Danish countryside on the way. The first stop is Odense, birthplace of the fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen, then Aarhus, with its old town open-air museum. In Hirtshals, the group boards the overnight ferry that carries the tour on to 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Overnight ferry – Bergen
Meals included: Breakfast
Bergen is the gateway to Norway’s fjords, and an orientation tour of the city takes in its highlights on arrival. The city is also home to Bryggen Quay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Bergen’s top attractions. In the evening you can join the optional excursion to charming fishing villages around Bergen, finishing with 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: BreakfastBergen is yours for a free day to explore. For a closer look at some of the city’s top sights, you can join the optional Bergen+ excursion, which includes a guided tour of Bryggen, followed by a funicular ride up Fløyen mountain on the Fløibanen. Back down, there is a drink to be had at Bergen’s Magic Ice Bar, or you can simply explore the city at your own pace.
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 continues to Gudvangen, at the end of the Nærøyfjord, one of Norway’s best-known fjords. The optional excursion here takes in a nearby Viking Village and a scenic cruise that follows the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjorden fjords on to Flåm. From Flåm, the coach stops at Borgund’s Stave Church on the way to Oslo, where dinner is served at the hotel this evening.
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: Breakfast
Oslo, Norway’s capital, is next, with a local guide leading a walking tour that takes in the city’s highlights, among them the royal family’s links to the city. Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace are among the top sights. The rest of the day is yours to spend freely, or you can join the optional Oslo+ excursion to see some of Oslo’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
The day’s first stop in Sweden is the scenic city of Karlstad. Örebro follows, whose exquisite centre is often called the most beautiful in Sweden. Later, the tour reaches Stockholm, Sweden’s lively capital, with two nights at the hotel there. In the evening, a local restaurant serves authentic Swedish meatballs.
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
Stockholm’s free day begins with a driving and walking tour led by a local guide, taking in the Royal Palace and the AF Chapman ship, as well as Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town. The rest of the day is free to spend as you choose, or for a deeper look at Swedish history, you can join the optional excursion, which uncovers treasures from the Viking age, a gold room celebrated as legendary, 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
End of tour in Stockholm
Meals included: BreakfastThe tour spans 10 days of Scandinavia’s highlights, and the time comes to say goodbye this morning. The tour ends after breakfast, and it is worth exchanging contact details with the travel friends you have made before parting ways.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
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FromSat 10 Oct 2026ToMon 19 Oct 2026
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AED 9,714
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FromSat 17 Oct 2026ToMon 26 Oct 2026
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FromSat 24 Apr 2027ToMon 3 May 2027
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FromSat 22 May 2027ToMon 31 May 2027
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FromSat 5 Jun 2027ToMon 14 Jun 2027
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AED 10,228
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FromSat 17 Jul 2027ToMon 26 Jul 2027
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AED 9,163
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FromSat 24 Jul 2027ToMon 2 Aug 2027
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FromSat 14 Aug 2027ToMon 23 Aug 2027
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FromSat 28 Aug 2027ToMon 6 Sept 2027
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FromSat 11 Sept 2027ToMon 20 Sept 2027
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FromSat 25 Sept 2027ToMon 4 Oct 2027
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FromSat 9 Oct 2027ToMon 18 Oct 2027
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FromSat 16 Oct 2027ToMon 25 Oct 2027
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What’s included
Included
- 9 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/cabin (subject to availability)
- 9 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Overnight ferry from Denmark to Norway
- 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
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 and Sweden 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, 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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm on day 10, after breakfast.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included every day, plus three dinners along the way, including a welcome dinner in Copenhagen and a Swedish meatballs dinner in Stockholm.
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 and Sweden the Swedish krona: three separate currencies, despite the similar names.
All three 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
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 deck.
The overnight ferry to Norway
On day 3 the tour swaps hotel rooms for a cabin on the overnight ferry from Hirtshals to Bergen, crossing the sea overnight and arriving in Norway the next morning.
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 Stockholm.
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.
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Every date of this tour is sold out. Leave your details and we will tell you if seats come back or new dates are out.
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 Scandinavian Escape?
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.
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