23 May 2027
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Escorted tour
Best of Norway, Sweden & Finland: Oslo to Helsinki – 11 Days
Oslo, Gothenburg and the island of Vrångö, Stockholm and an overnight ferry to Turku and Helsinki, by train and boat in a small group.
11 days
From £3,999
Tour overview
This 11-day small-group trip links three Nordic capitals, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki, travelling by train and boat and spending time on the water and the islands as well as in the cities. Groups have 4 to 16 travellers aged 16 and over, with an expert tour leader. You stay in comfortable city hotels and spend one night on an overnight ferry with a sea-view cabin. Breakfast is included every day, with two group dinners. The trip is land-only, starting in Oslo and ending in Helsinki, with group transfers available.
Oslo starts with a welcome dinner and a boat trip around the bays and islands of the Oslofjord, leaving a free afternoon for the Holmenkollen ski jump and museum or the city's galleries. A four-hour train ride crosses into Sweden to Gothenburg, where a city tour ends with fika, the Swedish coffee break, at a café famous for its giant cinnamon buns. Next day a ferry takes you to Vrångö, the southernmost island of the Gothenburg archipelago. A local guide shows you its fishing community, beaches and nature reserves, and there is a chance of a floating sauna or a sea swim.
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In Stockholm, spread across islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic, you have three nights. After an introductory tour, a ferry takes you to the museum island of Djurgården for the Vasa Museum, home to a 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage and was raised in 1961. A day pass lets you explore further on public transport. A boat tour shows you the old town and the green parks from the water before you board the overnight ferry to Finland.
In Turku, Finland's oldest city, a local guide walks you along the Aura River to the Old Great Square, the medieval cathedral and Turku Castle. A short train ride brings you to Helsinki for two nights and a tour with your guide. A ferry takes you to Suomenlinna, a UNESCO-listed sea fortress built across six islands, with more than 200 buildings and six kilometres of walls.
The physical rating is low, though you will wheel your bag on and off trains and ferries. The trip suits travellers who want a relaxed, well-paced introduction to Scandinavia and Finland, with plenty of free time.
Trip highlights
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A boat trip around Oslo's bays and islands (Day 2)
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A Gothenburg city tour with a traditional fika (Day 3)
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The beaches and nature reserves of Vrångö island (Day 4)
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The Vasa Museum on Djurgården, Stockholm (Day 6)
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An overnight ferry from Stockholm to Turku (Day 7)
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The Suomenlinna sea fortress in Helsinki (Day 10)
Your route
7 stops from Oslo to Suomenlinna
- Oslo Days 1–2
- Gothenburg Days 3–4
- Vrångö Day 4
- Stockholm Days 5–7
- Turku Day 8
- Helsinki Days 9–11
- Suomenlinna Day 10
Why choose this tour
Three capitals and two archipelagos in one trip, travelling by train and boat for a relaxed pace and great views. A small group and a good balance of guided touring and free time, with city transport passes included.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to Scandinavia and Finland
- Travellers who enjoy rail and boat journeys
- Anyone who wants city sightseeing with time on the islands
- Travellers happy to explore independently in their free time
Day-by-day itinerary
11 days from Oslo, Norway to Helsinki, Finland
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Day 1 · Oslo Arrive in Oslo
Arrive in Oslo, Norway's capital on the Oslofjord. Meet your tour leader and group around 6pm for a briefing, followed by a welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotell Bondeheimen or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Oslo, Oslofjord Oslo's bays and islands
Take a boat trip around the bays and islands of the Oslofjord. The afternoon is free. You could visit the Holmenkollen ski jump and ski museum, or explore the city's museums and harbour.
- Hotel
- Hotell Bondeheimen or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Gothenburg Train to Gothenburg
Take the train to Gothenburg, about four hours. Join your leader for a city tour ending with fika, the Swedish coffee break, at Café Husaren, known for its giant cinnamon buns.
- Hotel
- Scandic Europa or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Vrångö Vrångö island
Take a ferry of about 80 minutes to Vrångö, the southernmost island of the Gothenburg archipelago. A local guide shows you its small fishing community, beaches and nature reserves. In the afternoon you could try the floating sauna or swim in the sea.
- Hotel
- Scandic Europa or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Stockholm Train to Stockholm
Take the train to Stockholm, about three hours, a city of islands, fine architecture and clean water. After lunch, join an introductory tour of the city.
- Hotel
- Lilla Rådmannen or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Djurgården, Vasa Museum Djurgården and the Vasa Museum
Take a short ferry to the museum island of Djurgården and visit the Vasa Museum, home to a 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was raised in 1961. The rest of the day is free, with a public transport day ticket.
- Hotel
- Lilla Rådmannen or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Stockholm Stockholm by boat and the overnight ferry
See Stockholm's old town, inner city and green parks from the water on a boat tour. After a free afternoon, board the overnight ferry to Finland, with restaurants, a spa and a sea-view cabin.
- Hotel
- MS Viking Glory sea-view cabin
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Turku, Turku Cathedral, Turku Castle Turku
Arrive in Turku, Finland's oldest city. A local guide walks you along the Aura River to the Old Great Square and the medieval cathedral, and you visit Turku Castle. Dinner is with the group.
- Hotel
- Original Sokos Hotel Wiklund or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Helsinki Train to Helsinki
Take a two-hour train to Helsinki for a tour of the city's historic sights. The rest of the day is free, with a 24-hour public transport ticket.
- Hotel
- Scandic Grand Central or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Suomenlinna, Helsinki Suomenlinna sea fortress
Take the ferry to Suomenlinna, a UNESCO-listed sea fortress begun in the 18th century across six islands, with more than 200 buildings and six kilometres of walls. The rest of the day is free in Helsinki.
- Hotel
- Scandic Grand Central or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Helsinki Trip ends in Helsinki
The trip ends after breakfast in Helsinki. A group departure transfer is available, and extra nights can be arranged when you book.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Oslo (2 nights) Hotell Bondeheimen or similar
- Gothenburg (2 nights) Scandic Europa or similar
- Stockholm (2 nights) Lilla Rådmannen or similar
- Overnight ferry (1 night) MS Viking Glory sea-view cabin
- Turku (1 night) Original Sokos Hotel Wiklund or similar
- Helsinki (2 nights) Scandic Grand Central or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation — 10 nights 9 in hotels and 1 on an overnight ferry in a sea-view cabin with private bathroom
- Meals 10 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Transport trains, ferries and private minibus, plus a Stockholm public transport day ticket and a 24-hour Helsinki ticket
- Activities an Oslo boat trip, a Gothenburg city tour with fika, a guided visit to Vrångö, the Vasa Museum, a Stockholm boat tour, a Turku walking tour with the cathedral and castle, and Suomenlinna
- Expert tour leader throughout
- Group arrival and departure transfers
Not included
- Flights to Oslo and home from Helsinki
- Lunches, other dinners and drinks
- Optional activities and entrance fees in free time, such as the floating sauna on Vrångö
- Single supplement, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want flights included — they are not
- You want most meals included — breakfasts and two dinners only
- You want the Norwegian fjords — this trip focuses on the capitals and archipelagos
- You prefer not to handle your own luggage on trains and ferries
Good to know
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
No. You fly into Oslo and home from Helsinki. Group arrival and departure transfers are available.
What is the overnight ferry like?
A modern ferry with restaurants, a spa and high-class cabins with sea views, a private bathroom, TV and air-conditioning. You board in Stockholm in the evening and arrive in Turku the next morning.
How active is the trip?
The physical rating is low. Expect city walking and short walks on Vrångö. You will wheel your own bag on and off trains and ferries, so pack light.
What meals are included?
10 breakfasts and 2 dinners, a welcome dinner in Oslo and a group dinner in Turku. Vegetarian and other diets can be catered for with notice.
Is local transport included?
Yes, a full-day public transport ticket in Stockholm and a 24-hour ticket in Helsinki, including the ferry to Suomenlinna.
Are there early starts?
Only on Day 4, for the morning ferry to Vrångö.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary