Northern Capitals a Women-Only Tour

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This women-only tour explores the best of the North with a small group. Visit Helsinki’s famed and fashionable food market, home to an abundance of aromatic stalls, serving up local delicacies like smoked reindeer and licorice. Experience the vibrant music scene of Stockholm from ABBA to present day cutting-edge production. In Oslo, meet multi-award-winning Norwegian athlete Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen over dinner. In Denmark explore the enchanting Tivoli Gardens and absorb the opulence of Christiansborg Palace—the historic seat of Danish power. Then relax over a private cruise along the waterways of Copenhagen as your captain shares her insights into the city.

Availability

From 11/05/2025 to 23/09/2025

What's included

Highlights.
5 Dinner with Wine (DW)9 Breakfast (B)Stockholm: Explore the world of ABBA during a visit to the museum housing memorabilia and costumes from the iconic band.
Hear the stories behind the band and relive their many moments of success.
Stepinto the shoes of Agnetha, Anni-Frid, Benny or Björn as you virtually try on ABBA's costumes, sing, play quizzes, mix original music and stand on stage with avatar versions of the members of ABBA.
Then experience the contemporary Swedish music scene at the Avicii Experience.
This immersive visit reveals how music is mixed and produced: Pamper yourself at Art Nouveau Bath House, complete with a swimming pool, sauna, and hot and cold baths.
Set in a glorious Art Nouveau building built in 1904, this art deco Swedish bath housefollows the traditions handed down from Roman times.
Experience the heated, soothing waters of the hot pool and plunge into the cold pool for a refreshing hit to stimulate your body.
: Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
: Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency.
We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
: We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
: From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
: Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
: If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times.
If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
: Cruise in high-class cabins with sea views.
: Complimentary transfers from Helsinki Airport are available at scheduled times, on arrival day.
Complimentary transfers to Copenhagen Airport are available at scheduled times, on departure day.
If your flights are outside these times or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way.
Oslo: Meet Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen, a multi-award-winning Norwegian athlete who shares her experience with you over dinner.
Marvel at Isabelle's medals and hear about her journey to international acclaim as a champion hurdler.
Breaking barriers as the first female athlete inNorwegian history to achieve her level of success, Isabelle discusses her motivation and shares her dreams during an un-parallel evening of excellence.
Stockholm: Explore the world of ABBA during a visit to the museum housing memorabilia and costumes from the iconic band.
Hear the stories behind the band and relive their many moments of success.
Stepinto the shoes of Agnetha, Anni-Frid, Benny or Björn as you virtually try on ABBA's costumes, sing, play quizzes, mix original music and stand on stage with avatar versions of the members of ABBA.
Then experience the contemporary Swedish music scene at the Avicii Experience.
This immersive visit reveals how music is mixed and produced: Pamper yourself at Art Nouveau Bath House, complete with a swimming pool, sauna, and hot and cold baths.
Set in a glorious Art Nouveau building built in 1904, this art deco Swedish bath housefollows the traditions handed down from Roman times.
Experience the heated, soothing waters of the hot pool and plunge into the cold pool for a refreshing hit to stimulate your body.
Copenhagen: For your Celebration Dinner enjoy a meal at Cofoco, a restaurant leading the way in minimizing food waste and acting for a sustainable future.
Helsinki: Your Local Expert will show you the sights of the harbour city.
Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer before enjoying free time to explore the harbour of this fascinating city of design.
Stockholm: With a Local Expert, step inside the City Hall where the fabulous Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall is covered by 18 million gilded mosaic tiles.
You'll also see the Blå hallen, the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquets are held.
Stockholm: With your Local Expert, visit Gamla Stan to see the cathedral where Swedish kings have been coronated and wander the narrow streets of the Old Town.
Oslo: With your Local Expert, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbour and the Royal Palace.
Oslo: On your orientation of Oslo city, see the Oslo Opera House and the new Deichmann Librabry in the contemporary Bjørvika district.
Copenhagen: With a Local Expert, witness the regal interior of Christiansborg Palace, with its stunning tapestries, furnishings and decor.
Copenhagen: With your Local Expert, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the Crown Prince of Denmark married Princess Mary.
You'll also see Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, the Renaissance Stock Exchange and the unusual Rundertaarn, which is the oldest functioning Observatory in Europe.
: Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards.
Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
: Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 Welcome to Helsinki. Head out to explore the city before meeting your fellow travelling companions for a wonderful dinner with wine and time to hear the exciting plans awaiting you during your Northern Capitals tour.
  • Day 2 Helsinki is yours to stroll leisurely through Finland's quaint capital or take the opportunity to cruise across the Baltic Sea to Estonia where you will visit Tallinn, its fairytale capital city. Take in the panoramic views from Toompea Hill before visiting the market square with its old German weighing house, pharmacy and Town Hall. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon to browse Tallinn's shops, famous for fine amber and silver jewellery before returning to Helsinki.
  • Day 3 Explore Helsinki, the trendsetting city of top fashion and design, alongside a Local Expert. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer. This afternoon, board your cruise ship for the overnight voyage to Sweden. Take in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery from the comfort of your A-Class, sea-view cabin while the northern sun hangs over the horizon as you enjoy dinner on board.
  • Day 4 Disembark your Baltic cruise and explore Stockholm with a Local Expert, visit the imposing City Hall with its impressive Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall, covered with 18 million gilded mosaic tiles and the Bl? hallen, the Blue Hall, the venue for the Nobel Prize banquets. Cross the harbour to Gamla Stan, the medieval heart of the city, to see the cathedral and the Royal Palace.
  • Day 5 Stockholm, beautifully situated on 14 islands. Curate your day with Insight Choice. Dive into the exciting world of the Swedish music scene at ABBA The Museum & Avicii Experience where you can experience the Swedish pop group which became a world sensation and produce your own music during your visit. Or relax and let stress melt away in a Swedish sauna and pamper yourself enjoying the Roman-style ways with warm and cold water and swim in a pool while admiring the surroundings of the Art Deco building.
  • Day 6 Journey past Lake V?nern, the largest lake in Sweden and enjoy a scenic drive through Norway's lush forest landscapes to Oslo, Norway's fascinating capital. This evening meet Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen, an extraordinary athlete who will spend the evening with you and chat over dinner about how she rose to such athletic heights
  • Day 7 Sightseeing with a Local Expert includes views of Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace. Walk around the Opera House and marvel at the striking contemporary architecture of the new Bjorvika district. Wander through Frogner Park, with its intriguing sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. The afternoon is at your leisure to continue exploring as you wish. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the most modern ski jump in the world? Maybe explore City Hall where the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony is held or walk upon the famous architecture of Oslo Opera House
  • Day 8 Journey south through the Nordic countries from Oslo to Denmark taking in the lush scenery along the route. Pass the city of Gothenburg to board the ferry for a short cruise to Denmark. Enjoy a view of Kronborg Castle, reputedly the Elsinore home of Hamlet as you enter the Kingdom of Denmark and onwards to Copenhagen.
  • Day 9 With a Local Expert, begin your sightseeing at Christiansborg Palace, seat of the Danish Government, to marvel at the opulent interior. Journey past Copenhagen Cathedral and the university to see Rosenborg Castle, the Renaissance Stock Exchange and Amalienborg Palace, home of the royal family. Visit the waterfront to admire Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid gazing across the harbour. Before dinner, indulge in a private boat tour with a captain who shares her perspective of Copenhagen.
  • Day 10 Time to say goodbye to your new friends as your journey through the Nordic countries comes to an end.
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