This is a suggested itinerary for a private group with a minimum of 12 people traveling together. Some of these experiences are seasonal and may not be available. In those instances, we will source alternatives for your group.
Dive right into Scandinavian culture with this 7-Night Small Group Scandinavian Capitals tour. With overnight stays in Oslo, Copenhagen, Kalmar, and Stockholm and one night on a cruise, this Scandinavia tour is the perfect way to explore the northern reaches of Europe.
Your adventure begins in Norway’s beloved capital - Oslo. Here, you will meet your guide and be treated to a tour of the city’s highlights, including Frogner Park and the medieval fortress of Akershus. In Oslo, you will be boarding an overnight cruise heading for Copenhagen - the capital of Denmark. During your time in Copenhagen, you will have the opportunity to take a guided food tour (focusing on the city’s famous food markets) as well as a tour of the city’s major landmarks including the Little Mermaid Statue and the grand Amalienborg Palace. From Copenhagen, your group will cross the impressive Øresundsbridge into Malmö, Sweden, where you will visit the Turning Torso - the tallest building in Scandinavia - along with a few cathedrals.
After you leave Malmö, your group will head to the east coast of Sweden to explore the Island of Öland, renowned for its natural beauty and picturesque setting. That evening, you will be treated to a three-course dinner overlooking Kalmar Castle before spending the night at the Castle Hotel Slottshotellet. Your tour wraps up with two nights in Stockholm, featuring a city tour, a trip to Drottningholm Castle, and drinks at the Stockholm Ice Bar (the world’s first permanent icebar).
With walking tours of Scandinavia’s major cities, stunning scenery, and nordic cuisine, this tour is sure to be the perfect introduction to these beautiful countries.
**Sample itinerary, can be customized to suit your group**
Accommodations
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1 Night
Ideally Located Hotel
1 Night
Scandinavia by Sea
2 Nights
Unique Luxury Hotel in Historic Copenhagen
1 Night
Historic Art Nouveau Hotel
2 Nights
Super Central Stockholm HotelTransportation and Guides
- Experienced Driver and Tour Leader
- Premium Mini-Coach Transportation
- Tour Escort Services throughout
- Airport Transfers
Meals Included
- Full Breakfast Daily
- 7x Evening Meals & 1 Lunch
- Private Copenhagen Food Tour
Points of Interest
- Frogner Park
- Akershus Fortress
- Oslo Opera House
- Bygdoy Island
- Little Mermaid Statue
- Amalienborg Palace
- Reffen Street Food Market
- Tivoli Amusement Park
- Torvehallerne Food Market
- Black Diamond Library
- Turning Torso - The Tallest Building in Europe
- Oland Island
- Sormlands Archipelago
- Stockholm City Hall
- Vasa Museum
- Gamla Stan
- Drottningholm Castle
- Stockholm Ice Bar
2025
Available Dates
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
From $5,216 per person
2026
Available Dates
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
From $5,738 per person
Your Price Includes
ACCOMMODATION
- 7 Nights Authentic Accommodations including:
- 1 Night in Oslo
- 1 Night aboard a DFDS night cruise
- 2 Nights in Copenhagen
- 1 Night in Kalmar
- 2 Nights in Stockholm
TRANSPORTATION
- Experienced Driver and Tour Leader
- Premium Mini-Coach Transportation
- Tour Escort Services throughout
- Airport Transfers
DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED
- Full Breakfast Daily
- 7x Evening Meals & 1 Lunch
- Private Copenhagen Food Tour
POINTS OF INTEREST
- Frogner Park
- Akershus Fortress
- Oslo Opera House
- Bygdoy Island
- Little Mermaid Statue
- Amalienborg Palace
- Reffen Street Food Market
- Tivoli Amusement Park
- Torvehallerne Food Market
- Black Diamond Library
- Turning Torso - The Tallest Building in Europe
- Oland Island
- Sormlands Archipelago
- Stockholm City Hall
- Vasa Museum
- Gamla Stan
- Drottningholm Castle
- Stockholm Ice Bar
Prices Based On
- All Taxes & Fees Included
- Prices are Per Person based on 12 people traveling together in double or twin share rooms.
- Traveling Alone? No Problem. This tour has a single supplement price of US$968
"Family Vacation in Scotland"
Jun 8, 2025NC
My clients had an absolutely wonderful time in Scotland! They raved about the hotels, the tours and the service. There was one small hiccup with the trains (more of a Scotrail issue than an Authentic issue), but the in-destination team handled it quickly and easily, even getting my clients a refund very quickly.
Overall, both they and I are thoroughly impressed. I'm glad to have even more clients traveling with Authentic later this year because I know they'll have a great time and be well taken care of.
"Absolutely fantastic trip in Ireland & Scotland"
Jun 4, 2025Florida
Absolutely fantastic trip. Driver/guides Fergus and Robert were the best. Enjoyed touring Ireland and Scotland. Looking forward to our next trip.
"A truly memorable family trip in Ireland"
Jun 2, 2025New Jersey
I wanted to thank Chauntel and Michaela for all their help and guidance with our trip to Ireland. The trip was truly amazing and everything went perfectly. We had a pretty aggressive agenda but managed to do just about everything except the Ring of Skellig. We still managed to spend 12 hours doing the Ring of Kerry.
We loved the Dingle Peninsula and the horseback ride, despite the classic Irish weather - we had to buy dry pants in Dingle afterwards, lol. The woman that owns it and her team were so warm and inviting, and it was one of our favorite experiences. I would definitely recommend that to your clients again. We took a lot of your suggestions on other places to see, such as the Rock of Cashel and the Irish Stud farm (which the boys wanted to do - I was ambivalent but so glad we went, we really enjoyed it).
Thank for all the dining suggestions too, we took advantage of that (Sole Seafood in Dublin was fabulous, Poet's corner, Laurels, The Market, and more) and it was all excellent. We hiked Diamond Hill in Connemara Park near Kylemore Abbey, The Mullaghmore Loop in the Burren, The Cliffs of Moher. We met a lot of people and enjoyed a lot of pints :) All the hotels were fabulous, but of them all our favorite was The Cahernane House, it was spectacular. A truly memorable trip and awesome time with my boys!
"Wonderful time in Scotland"
May 27, 2025Indiana
I had a wonderful time! I had one hiccup outside Edinburgh Castle and called the in-country support line and got it sorted in no time! I splurged and got private drivers. Would highly recommend! They were great, always had great information and stories to tell! Authentic Vacations worked with me to give me the experience that I wanted!
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May 26, 2025AZ
First, many kudos to Ellie! She was a great rep to work with and helped us tremendously. This was my third trip with AV and probably my best. All hotels were wonderful to us. With Ellie's advice we made a change in our trip that was a good suggestion. The car rental went very well (and we were given my favorite mountain car - Subaru!) The tour in Edinburgh with Mercat was exceptional. I would highly recommend it! This trip has provided beautiful memories, over a wide range of Scotland! And I am sure my friend was impressed with AV as well!
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May 14, 2025Ohio
Our vacation was amazing! We really had the time of our lives exploring Italy. This is the second time Authentic Vacations has helped plan our trip. Their travel agents worked really hard to make our trip unique, special, and cost worthy. A special thank you to our travel agent Adina for going the extra mile to make our trips so special. I will always recommend Authentic Vacations.
"Fantastic Family Vacation"
May 12, 2025Tennessee
Our family trip of five adult couples to Ireland was fantastic. Unfortunately, there were some minor logistical snafus.
"Unforgettable Honeymoon in Scotland"
Apr 24, 2025Fort Thomas, KY
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