Engaging Discoveries… for our World Travelers- Appreciate the unique charms of these 3 distinctive capitals… Our in-depth sightseeing covers all the highlights.
Sail through the lovely Stockholm Archipelago on an upscale Silja Line cruise to Helsinki… Watch the sun set and spend a tranquil night onboard in your comfortable cabin.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Scandic Webers HotelHotel Class: Superior Tourist Class
At the atmospheric Scandic Webers hotel in Copenhagen, guests can set out to explore the city or can stay and enjoy the comforts that the hotel has to offer. A breakfast buffet is available daily, as is a café/bar serving light meals. Guests have access to Weber’s sister resort, just a 5 minute walk away, with a relaxation/fitness center including a gym, sauna & solarium, and massage & acupuncture spa. The hotel rooms are uniquely designed and come equipped with wireless LAN internet access, AC, cable TV w/ LCD screen, mini-bar, hairdryer, iron/board, and laptop safe.
Marriott HotelHotel Class: Deluxe
Overlooking the Denmark Harbor and in the center of the capital city, the Marriott Copenhagen offers guests convenient access to the Little Mermaid statue, Christiansborg Palace, Tivoli Gardens, and the Stroeget pedestrian shopping street. Facilities include a well-equipped fitness center, sauna, steam room, massage spa, and wireless internet connectivity in public places. A Mediterranean restaurant, bar, and seasonal terrace café are also located onsite. Each guest room offers AC, iron/board, choice of pillows (down/foam), safe, high-speed internet access, cable TV, mini-bar, and hairdryer.
Hotel PresidenttiHotel Class: First Class
Located near some of Helsinki’s most important shopping streets, guests of the Hotel Presidentti are in close proximity to shopping, cultural events, and sightseeing opportunities. Room amenities include minibar and TV. The hotel also has a cocktail bar, restaurant, sauna, and swimming pool.
Radisson SAS PlazaHotel Class: Deluxe
The Radisson SAS Plaza is a mixture of old and new architecture, providing a blending of the old world and the new. Guests can explore Helsinki by any means of public transportation, or on foot. All guest rooms are equipped with wireless internet access, climate control, TV, and minibar. Additionally, guests can enjoy the sauna and fitness center.
Hilton Stockholm Slussen HotelHotel Class: Deluxe
Just 2 minutes' walk from the Old Town, the Hilton Stockholm Slussen hotel is set on Södermalm Island. Look out over Riddarfjärden's
calm waters as you sit by the fireplace in the Executive Lounge. Relax in the Jacuzzi or sauna, work out in the gym or be pampered at
the beauty salon. Stockholm attractions include the Old Town, Royal Castle and Djurgården Park's museums and zoo. The guest rooms are
furnished in Swedish decor and feature wireless internet access. Amenities on the property include restaurant and bar, safe deposit
box, gift shop and currency exchange.
Scandic Sergel PlazaHotel Class: Deluxe
Centrally located in Stockholm, the Scandic Sergel Plaza Hotel is near shopping, culture, and nightlife. All guest rooms have satellite TV, internet, telephone, and air-conditioning. Additional amenities include restaurant, bar, fitness center, and spa.
Day 1 - Arrive Copenhagen, DenmarkCheck-in to your choice of hotel, perfectly located in the heart of the city’s pedestrian shopping district. The balance of your day is at leisure.
Day 2 - Explore CopenhagenLike many other Scandinavian and Baltic cities, Denmark's charming capital is very much a city of water, built on two main islands connected by bridges, surrounded by the sea, and interlaced with canals. It is without doubt a world class city with wonderful monuments, culture, dining, shopping and entertainment. But it's astoundingly laid-back - commuters cycle to work along the canals amidst manageable (!) city traffic and the downtown air at morning rush hour smells more of freshly baked bread than auto exhaust. In short, Copenhagen is sure to delight you.
Your escorted city tour this morning will show you many of Copenhagen’s beloved landmarks, including the pretty Amalienborg Palace, official residence of the Danish Royal family for more than 200 years. You will also see the Royal Theater and Christiansborg Castle, home to the Danish Parliament. Continue past the colorful harbor district of Nyhavn to Gefion Fountain and the iconic Little Mermaid statue. Meals B
Day 3 - Copenhagen / Rail to Stockholm, SwedenToday you travel by high-speed train to Stockholm, Sweden. Enjoy two delightful nights in the hotel of your choice.
Your hotels’ city-center locations in Copenhagen and Stockholm offer easy independent transfers to the rail stations. Or if you prefer, escorted private car transfers are available for pre-purchase in either or both cities. Meals B
Day 4 - Tour StockholmStockholm’s unique character derives much from its maritime landscape; it’s an enchanting city built across 14 islands. Your sightseeing tour across this metropolitan archipelago will show you the distinctive Royal Palace, completed in 1760 and designed with a unique style for each façade. You will also see the 13th century Riddarholm Church, burial place for Swedish Kings for more than 400 years, and the remarkable Town Hall, site of the annual Nobel Prize ceremony. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore at your own pace. Meals B
Day 5 - Stockholm / Overnight Cruise to Helsinki, FinlandEnjoy a free morning to explore or relax as you wish. Your hotel’s prime location makes it easy to get out on your own in this friendly city. In the late afternoon, board your ferry for an overnight cruise to Helsinki. Settle-in to your comfortable outside cabin and relax on this voyage across the Baltic Sea. Meals B
Day 6 - Explore Helsinki, FinlandEnjoy breakfast onboard as your ferry ship sails into Helsinki. The capital of Finland is very much a town of the sea, built along a series of peninsulas and islands along the Gulf of Finland. Streets meander around bays, bridges stretch to offshore islands, and ferries ply the urban waters.
After disembarking, your sightseeing tour showcases the highlights of the beautiful ‘White City of the North.’ You begin in Senate Square, flanked by the neoclassical architecture of Helsinki University and the Council of State and dominated by the steep steps and imposing green domes of the Lutheran Cathedral of Finland, completed in 1852. Your tour also takes in the grand President's Palace, built as a private mansion, redesigned in 1843 as a palace for Russian czars, and the official residence of Finland's presidents from 1919 to 1993. Then continue on to see Finlandia Hall and the Sibelius Monument. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and overnight in your choice of hotel. Meals B
Day 7 - HelsinkiYour program with us finishes after breakfast. Or, extend your journey with our flexible
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