Scandinavia - Four Capitals

Scandinavia's capitals offer history, metropolitan atmosphere, combined with tradition and an open-minded welcome to all visitors. The four capitals Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn are wonderful travel destinations for every visitor in the mood for interesting Scandinavian city life. On this trip you will experience the sights of these four capitals.
Scandinavia has something for every taste - whether you are interested in museums, castles, shopping, amusement parks or nightlife.

 

Programme

Day 1                                                                                                                                                                                   Beijing - Copenhagen
Arrival in Copenhagen, Denmark, and transfer to Comfort Hotel Europa for check in.
One thousand years of history awaits you on the medieval streets of Copenhagen and the country has the world's oldest royal family. The copper-roofed town houses, the canals and the atmospheric cobbled squares have inspired artists for centuries and been home and workplace to meticulous craftsmen and famous designers. The famous statue Little Mermaid is the most popular tourist attraction in Denmark and one of the most photographed statues in the world. The poet and fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen wrote a fairytale about her and Disney produced a movie about her. Today Copenhagen is one of the world's premier design capitals and Scandinavia's pre-eminent city.
In the afternoon we will go on a canal cruise enjoying Copenhagen from the waterside. A tour on the old canals is one of the biggest tourist attractions and a memorable experience. The boat takes you through all parts of the old city and passes many of the most famous sights.
In the evening we will have a welcomedinner at Restaurant Copenhagen Corner situated in the heart of Copenhagen with a full view of the busy Town Hall Square. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 2                                                                                                                                                                                                     Copenhagen
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by bus for a full-daytour of the city of Copenhagen and North Zealand incl. Frederiksborg Castle. Lunch onroute during the day. Late afternoon return to the
hotel. In the evening dinner at restaurant Groeften in the famous Tivoli Gardens. The restaurant was established in 1874 and is the oldest existing building in Tivoli. Groeften serves classic Danish food. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 3                                                                                                                                                                          Copenhagen - Stockholm
Breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Departure from Copenhagen train station with express train X2000 over the 16-km long Öresund Fixed Link. It was constructed between 1995 and 2000 and is one of Europe's largest ever engineering projects and the longest cable-stayed bridge for motorway and rail traffic in the world. Enjoy lunch onboard the train. In the afternoon we arrive in Stockholm and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Built on 14 islands around one of Europe's largest and best-preserved mediaeval city centres, the Swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction. Dinner at a restaurant in the Old Town of Stockholm. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

Day 4                                                                                                                                                                                                         Stockholm
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from the hotel for a sightseeingtour by bus in Stockholm including visits to the famous Vasamuseum and the City Hall, where the Nobel Banquet takes place in the Blue Hall in December every year. What you perhaps did not know about the Blue Hall is that it is not at all blue...  After the sightseeing tour we will go on a cruise to Drottningholm Palace on the calm Lake Mälaren , in a turn of the century ship. On board we will enjoy lunch. Arriving at Drottningholm Palace, you will be welcomed by strong cultural Swedish history. The majestic garden, Royal Theatre, and a Chinese Pavillion each part a work of art it self. Drottningholm is one of the Swedish contributions to the World Heritage List and the home of the royal family. Return by ship to Stockholm.
Dinner and overnight stay in Stockholm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Day 5                                                                                                                                                                                                         Stockholm
Breakfast and check-out ofrom the hotel. Departure from the hotel by bus to Sigtuna - Sweden's first town. Upon arrival we will go on a sightseeing tour by foot in the ancient and well preserved town of Sigtuna which has it all- history, beauty and exciting tales to tell. 
When we continue to Steninge Castle and Cultural Centre where we will have lunch and view glassblowing. Enjoy a unique collection of crystal, ceramics and porcelain by Swedish and other Scandinavian designers. Time to visit the castle and opportunity to purchase souvenirs. Return to Stockholm and the harbour to board a cruiseship and cross the Baltic Sea to Tallinn, Estonia. Onboard we will have a delicious Swedish "Smörgåsbord" and spend the night in comfortable cabins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 6                                                                                                                                                                                     Stockholm -Tallinn
Breakfast on board the ship and arrival in Tallinn, Estonia.
Sightseeing by bus in Tallinn and Old Hansa Town. Tallinn has become a bridge between East and West due to its geographic position. The beautiful Old Town with its fascinating medieval architecture and slender church spires is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Adjacent to the Old Town the modern city is developing, connecting the historical past with the 21st century. During the 3-hour sightseeingtour you will see most of the important sights.
Lunch at Restaurant Peppersack, a medieval time spirited restaurant. After lunch, checkin to the hotel. The rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner at Restaurant Olde Hansa, a medieval restaurant situated in Tallinns old town beside the Town Hall square. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 7                                                                                                                                                                                         Tallinn - Helsinki
Breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Today we will visit one of the best kept secrets of Tallinn a medieval Dominican monastery. The guide, dressed in medieval costume, will tell us the history of the monastery and acquaint us with the architecture. It will be possible to buy souvenirs made of limestone and dolomite. After the tour, a choir of monks will sing. Transfer by bus to the harbour and board the cruiseship to Helsinki, Finland. Lunch onboard the ship. Transfer from the terminal to the hotel in Helsinki. In the evening dinner will be served at Restaurant Kappeli; frequently visited by famous personalities like the world-known finnish composer Jean Sibelius and author Eino Leino. The restaurant offers modern Scandinavian dishes. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 8                                                                                                                                                                                                            Helsinki
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for a sightseeing tour by bus in Helsinki, the Daughter of the Baltic Sea and the capital of Finland. During the tour you will experience the most important sights in the unique and pretty city centre area. The tour will continue with a short boat trip to Suomenlinna, originally named "Sveaborg", a naval fortress located off the coast of Helsinki. The fortress is also a garrison town and a base for archipelago navy. The construction of the fortress began in 1748. Today Suomenlinna is included in UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites and is one of the most popular sights in Finland. Lunch at Suomenlinna and return by boat to the harbour of Helsinki.
In the afternoon we will visit Arabia Factory and have an introduction to the Finnish grocery production. You will also see how all the beautiful cups and plates are casted, burned and painted. After the introduction there will be time to visit the factory shops where Arabia, Iittala and Hackman are all Finnish top names in tableware. You will also find other quality products from Marimekko, Rörstrand, Bodanova etc.
Dinner at Restaurant Savotta which offers genuine old-fashioned Finnish food and atmosphere. The interior decoration and dishes have been inspired by the Finnish forests and thousands of lakes, with a dash of Finnish "sisu" and logging traditions.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 9                                                                                                                                                                                        Helsinki - Beijing 
Breakfast and check-out from the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Beijing.

 

Day 10                                                                                                                                                                                                        Beijing

Arrive in Beijing