Heart of the North: 10-Day Trio Expedition

Discover Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo. Explore Sweden’s coastal monoliths, medieval castles, and cobblestone towns, enjoying daily fika with cinnamon buns. An overnight cruise from Denmark to Norway lets you wake up ready to explore a new country.

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

PRICE

2,399

PEOPLE GOING

110+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    Hej, Sweden

    Welcome to Stockholm! Collect your rental car and settle in. Spend your arrival wandering the historic cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan, home to the Royal Palace. Cross over to Djurgården to visit the Vasa Museum, Skansen, or the ABBA Museum.

    Overnight in Stockholm.

  2. 2
    Taste of Rural Sweden

    Breakfast at hotel. Head south into rural Sweden. Stop in Söderköping for a scenic fika by the Göta Canal. Continue to historic Kalmar, defined by its 17th-century architecture and magnificent 800-year-old castle.

    Drive: ~ 410 km / 250 miles.

    Overnight in Kalmar.

  3. 3
    Coastal Drive to Ystad

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive the coast to UNESCO-listed Karlskrona. Continue into Skåne, stopping for cider at Kiviks or coffee in Simrishamn. Tour Glimmingehus fortress, then arrive in Ystad. Visit the cliffside Ale’s Stones.

    Drive: ~ 310 km / 190 miles.

    Overnight in Ystad.

  4. 4
    Sweden’s South Coast to Copenhagen

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Smygehuk and explore Skanör and Falsterbo’s white-sand beaches. Cross the Øresund Bridge into Denmark. Arrive in Copenhagen, stroll Nyhavn’s colorful waterfront, and enjoy Tivoli Gardens.

    Drive: ~140 km / 80 miles.

    Overnight in Copenhagen.

  5. 5
    Captivating Copenhagen

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Copenhagen’s historic core: Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, and the iconic Little Mermaid statue. Stroll through Strøget for shopping and visit Torvehallerne food hall for traditional smørrebrød and fresh pastries.

    Overnight in Copenhagen.

  6. 6
    Sail to Norway

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit The Round Tower, Church of Our Saviour, King’s Garden, and Rosenborg Castle. Drop off your rental car in Copenhagen. Board your overnight cruise to Oslo. Relax on deck as you sail the Kattegat strait.

    Drive: ~ 19 hours.

    Overnight on cruise.

  7. 7
    Amazing Oslo

    Breakfast on board. Dock in Oslo, pick up your new rental car, and explore Karl Johans gate to the Royal Palace. Wander Aker Brygge’s waterfront and walk up the Oslo Opera House roof. Finish at Vigeland Sculpture Park or medieval Akershus Fortress.

    Overnight in Oslo.

  8. 8
    From Norway to Örebro, Sweden

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Sweden, stopping in Karlstad and Kristinehamn to view the Picasso sculpture and Järsberg Runestone. Arrive in Örebro to explore its island castle, Wadköping museum, and Stadsparken garden.

    Drive: ~ 330 km / 200 miles.

    Overnight in Örebro

  9. 9
    Castles dot the way to Stockholm

    Breakfast at hotel. Walk Oset and Rynningeviken Nature Reserve in Örebro. Head to Eskilstuna to explore Rademachersmedjorna forge museum. Continue along Lake Mälaren to Gripsholm Castle, then detour to Drottningholm Palace.

    Drive: ~ 220 km / 140 miles.

    Overnight in Stockholm.

  10. 10
    Hejdå, Sweden

    Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy one final Swedish morning. If you have time before your flight, take a last stroll through Gamla Stan, visit a museum, or relax in a café with a fresh cinnamon bun. Return your rental car, head to the airport, and enjoy a safe journey home.

Tour Highlights
    • Breakfast at hotel (if arriving early)
    • Explore Gamla Stan & Royal Palace
    • Visit Djurgården museums (Vasa, Skansen, or ABBA)
    • Overnight in Stockholm
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 2 nights hotel accomodation in Stockholm with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accomodation in Kalmar with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accomodation in Ystad with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accomodation in Copenhagen with breakfast
  • 1 night cruise accomodation in with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accomodation in Oslo with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accomodation in Orebro with breakfast


Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Self-Drive:

  • Premium Rental Car for 10 Days
  • Unlimited kilometers included


Accommodation:

  • 8 nights hotel accommodation and 1 cruise accommodation with daily breakfast


Exclusive Experiences:

  • Kalmar Castle
  • Ales Stenar
  • Orebro Castle
  • Tivoli Gardens
  • Oslo Opera House
  • Royal Palace of Stockholm

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