Nordic Capitals

Your Nordic adventure begins today, where you fly from London Heathrow to Oslo. On arrival, you connect with the rail service into the centre of Oslo, before transferring to your hotel for the next two nights.

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Discover elegant Oslo on a guided city tour this morning. Exploring the city on foot, your tour takes in some of Oslo's most important and popular sights, including the new State Opera House, the Royal Palace, the National Theatre and medieval Akershus fortress.

Afterwards, you then enjoy entrance to the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. Here, you see the world's best preserved Viking ships, which were once used by Vikings on the ocean before they were used in burial rituals. Have the chance to explore the craftsmanship from everyday items to religious artefacts. Whilst here, perhaps immerse yourself in the Viking Age with visual journey 'Viking Alive' - a short film that is projected onto the walls and ceilings of the museum.

For the rest of the afternoon, and this evening, you are at leisure. Perhaps visit one of the many museums and art galleries in the town? The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art is a wonder to behold both inside and out, with an architecturally pleasing exterior that mixes the modernity of the times with traditional wooden houses one would associate with Scandinavia.

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After a leisurely morning, take a short walk to Oslo station. Here, you board a train to the Swedish capital of Stockholm, enjoying the stunning Scandinavian landscapes on a journey that traverses dense, verdant forests and sparkling lakes. You arrive in Stockholm, your home for the next 3 nights. On arrival, check into your hotel, before an afternoon at leisure. Perhaps wander the streets lined with their colourful array of houses, or enjoy a spot of lunch in a local restaurant.

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Today is spent exploring Stockholm. This morning, meet for a guided walking tour, visiting some of Stockholm's most famous sights. These include 'Gamla Stan', or the 'Old Town', which boasts the title of one of the best preserved medieval centres in Europe, and the Royal Palace, which was home to the monarchs of Sweden for nearly 250 years.

After the tour, enjoy a cruise around Stockholm archipelago. This boat trip is the perfect way to see the city's vast collection of varied bridges, connecting the different islands. After the cruise, head to a café to enjoy the Swedish tradition of 'Fika' which often translates to 'coffee and cake'; however, this is more of a concept about a state of mind and very much embedded into Swedish culture. 'Fika' refers to making time for your family and friends, or colleagues and socialising over a piece of cake and a hot beverage.

The rest of your day is at leisure to explore on your own. This evening, you transfer back to your hotel.

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Today is at leisure. Perhaps spend a relaxed day exploring the historic winding streets at your own pace. Stockholm is bursting with hidden gems, and a stroll through the heart of the city will reveal stores full of handicrafts, antiques, art galleries, and cafés.

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This morning, take a walk to Stockholm station where you board your train to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. This city boasts of 15 Michelin-starred restaurants, elegant architecture, and is home to the world's oldest monarchy.

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Enjoy a guided tour of Copenhagen, on foot and by coach, after breakfast this morning. You pass a series of the city's most famous sights, including the Amalienborg Palace. This large octagonal structure is surrounded by 4 identical rococo palaces, one of which is home to the current reigning monarch, Queen Margrethe II. You also visit the statue of the Little Mermaid, one of the most famous characters from Danish author Hans Christian Anderson's fairy tales.

This afternoon, enjoy a canal boat trip from Gammel Strand, passing the pretty and colourful houses that line the shores. A cruise is also the perfect way to see the numerous old churches and beautiful castles that line the banks of the canal.

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Today, you transfer to the airport for your flight back to London Heathrow.

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