Highlights
Canal and harbour cruise in Copenhagen
Walking tour of Copenhagen and the Little Mermaid
Evening entry to Tivoli Gardens
Visit the Louisiana Modern Art Museum
Smorrebrod cooking class in Copenhagen
Visit Frederiksborg castle in Hillerod
Helsingor – Kronborg Castle the most famous Danish castle
City walking tour of Oslo to view the Opera House, the Stortinget
Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park - the world's largest sculpture park by a single artist
Norwegian Folk Museum of Cultural History in Oslo
Flam railway journey including a cruise from Flam to Balestrand through the UNESCO fjord
Visit the Glacier Museum in Fjaerland
RIB boat tour to Finnafjord
Boat excursion to VIK
Cider producer visit with tasting in Balestrand
Fjord Cruise Oslo
Visit the Bryggen Hanseatic wharf and fish market
Visit composer Edvard Grieg's House in Bergen
Travel on the Floyen Cable Car in Bergen - return
Visit the ABBA Museum in Stockholm
3 hour 'Joyful Package' at Centralbadet bath house
Visit the Vasa Museum
Guided food tour with tastings in Stockholm
Usenski Cathedral in Helsinki
Visit the Rock Church and Seurasaari Open Air Museum, Helsinki
Inclusions
Fully escorted by an experienced Sisterhood Tour Hostess
Return airfares into Copenhagen and out of Helsinki including taxes ex Melbourne (other departure cities upon request)
All sightseeing as per detailed itinerary
All meals as per detailed itinerary
All transportation as per detailed itinerary
Quality accommodation with private facilities ++
Gratuities for Tour Driver and Tour Manager
Willing to share option
Meet and greet prior to departure via Zoom
++ Hotels are subject to change.
Notice
Moderate Fitness Rating - A moderate level of fitness will be required for these tours due to the length and/or overall physicality of our tour itinerary. You can expect to walk more than 10,000 steps daily on more challenging terrain and longer periods. You must be capable of boarding and disembarking coaches, trains and boats unaided and at times handle your luggage. For more information on our physical ratings please click here
**Note as per Scandinavian custom swimwear cannot be worn inside the baths at Centralbadet Spa**
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**TIPPING**
Local tipping is customary in Scandinavia. Sisterhood Womens Travel tipping system on all Group Tours involves passengers contributing to a kitty which is paid to the tour hostess at the beginning of the tour who then distributes it daily to service providers on your behalf. This avoids the need for you to consider individual tipping situations daily throughout your trip. The estimated amount for your tour is EUR 70.00 and this will confirmed in your final documentation.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Sunday 31 August 2025
Melbourne - Copenhagen (in flight meals)
Welcome to Sisterhood Womens Travel!
Join your Sisterhood Hostess and fellow travellers at Melbourne airport for your flight to Copenhagen.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the airline's inflight entertainment as we head towards Scandinavia.
Day 2 - Monday 1 September 2025
Copenhagen (D)
Arrive at Copenhagen Airport where the Tour Manager will join us and transfer us to the hotel.
In the afternoon we will have a guided walking tour to explore the city. Visit the lovely Nyhavn port and the little Mermaid among many other sights.
Later, we have a canal and harbour cruise to enjoy the views of the city,
Dinner in a local restaurant.
Overnight - Hotel Skt. Anne, Copenhagen (or similar)
Day 3 - Tuesday 2 September 2025
Copenhagen (B, CC)
In the morning after breakfast, we board the train for Humlebaek and visit the Louisiana Museum, which is a modern art museum outside Copenhagen with a panoramic view of Sweden across The Sound.
In the afternoon we will have a smørrebrød cooking class, where we will learn to make traditional open-faced sandwiches typical of the cuisine of Denmark that usually consist of a piece of buttered rye bread, topped with commercial or homemade cold cuts, pieces of meat or fish, cheese or spreads, and garnishes.
This evening we will visit the Tivoli Gardens
Dinner is at leisure tonight.
Overnight - Hotel Skt. Anne, Copenhagen (or similar)
Day 4 - Wednesday 3 September 2025
Copenhagen (B)
This morning we travel north to Hillerød and visit the castle at Federiksborg, followed by a quick visit to the park surrounding the royal palace at Fredensborg to see the sculpture park.
Then we continue to Helsingor and visit Kronberg castle, probably the most famous Danish castle known worldwide from Shakespeare's Hamlet. Kronborg has been the centre of magnificent parties, dramatic events, tragedies, intrigues, trade, war and love ever since the Danish king Frederick II let the castle be built in the late 1500s.
Afterwards return to Copenhagen.
Dinner at leisure tonight.
Overnight - Hotel Skt. Anne, Copenhagen (or similar)
Day 5 - Thursday 4 September 2025
Copenhagen - Overnight Ferry to Oslo (B, D)
After breakfast today, we start with a Copenhagen food walking tour to visit the main food markets of the city, including the Torvehallerne Market where you can find over 60 stands selling everything from fresh fish and meat to gourmet chocolate and exotic spices, as well as small places where you can have a quick bite to eat.
In the afternoon we will be free at leisure before going to the port to take the overnight ferry to Oslo.
Enjoy buffet dinner tonight aboard the ferry.
Overnight - Ferry to Oslo (sea view cabin)
Day 6 - Friday 5 September 2025
Oslo (B)
After full American breakfast aboard the ferry, we arrive into Oslo and transfer to the hotel to start a half day city walking tour. Public transport passes are included for two days for our convenience to access the main sights and visits.
In the morning we view the main sights with a local guide including the Opera House, the Stortinget and the Mathallen food hall. In the afternoon we visit the famous Vigeland Sculpture Park - the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist, and one of Norway's most popular tourist attractions.
After that, we enjoy a visit to The Beer Academy with a refreshing tasting of beers and Norwegian food
Overnight - Thon Hotel Opera, Oslo (or similar)
Day 7 - Saturday 6 September 2025
Oslo (B,D)
Today we visit he Norwegian Folk Museum of Cultural History - a museum of cultural history with an extensive collections of artifacts from all social groups and all regions of the country. It also incorporates a large open-air museum with more than 150 buildings, relocated from towns and rural districts.
This afternoon, we have a 2 hour Oslo Fjord tour.
Dinner at a local restaurant tonight.
Overnight - Thon Hotel Opera, Oslo (or similar)
Day 8 - Sunday 7 September 2025
Oslo - Flam railway - Balestrand (B, D)
This morning after breakfast, we take an early train from Oslo to Myrdal and then change train at Myrdal to take the scenic train to Flam, a village in south-western Norway, in an area known for its fjords. Once there, we cruise from Flam to Balestrand through the fjord featured on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The cruise through this narrow beautiful fjord will be an unforgettable experience.
Dinner tonight is at the hotel.
Overnight - Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand (or similar)
Day 9 - Monday 8 September 2025
Fjaerland - Balestrand (B, D)
In the morning after breakfast we take an RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) boat excursion to Finnafjord where we will explore the hidden corners of the fjord including towering mountains and stunning waterfalls in these small boats. In the afternoon we enjoy a cruise to Fjaerland, admire the stunning landscapes along the way. Once there, we visit the Glacier Museum.
Dinner tonight is at the hotel.
Overnight - Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand (or similar)
Day 10 - Tuesday 9 September 2025
Bergen (B, S)
Today after breakfast, we will visit the town of Vik (by boat), here we will visit the Hopperstad Stavechurch, one of the few medieval stave churches in Norway that still remains. Once back in Balestrand we will visit a Cider producer to enjoy a cider tasting with food.
Later, we cross the fjord from Lavik to Ytre Oppedal before arriving in the gorgeous city known as "the heart of the fjords", Bergen. With a UNESCO World Heritage Site port area, Bergen combines nature and culture in a picturesque setting.
Dinner tonight is at leisure.
Overnight - Thon Hotel Orion, Bergen (or similar)
Day 11 - Wednesday 10 September 2025
Bergen (B)
This morning after breakfast, we do a half day city tour of the city sights with a local guide, including the beautiful Bryggen Hanseatic wharf and fish market.
After lunch, we have free at leisure and have time to enjoy a magnificent view of the city on the Floyen cable car.
Dinner tonight is at leisure.
Overnight - Thon Hotel Orion, Bergen (or similar)
Day 12 - Thursday 11 September 2025
Bergen - Stockholm (B, D)
Today after our breakfast, we will transfer to the airport to take a short flight to Stockholm.
After our arrival, we'll enjoy a half day city tour to view the main sights
In the evening we'll walk to a local restaurant nearby the hotel to enjoy a Swedish dinner.
Overnight - Elite Hotel Adlon, Stockholm (or similar)
Day 13 - Friday 12 September 2025
Stockholm (B)
This morning we will enjoy a guided visit of the ABBA Museum followed by a visit the Vasa Museum dedicated to the Vasa ship.
This afternoon spend 3 hours relaxing at the Centralbadet Spa with a "joyfull package" including entrance to the gym, bath and sauna, a glass of bubbly and snack tray,( loan of towels, bathrobe, slippers and bathing cap as well as locker key are available for free)
Dinner tonight is at leisure.
Overnight - Elite Hotel Adlon, Stockholm (or similar)
Day 14 - Saturday 13 September 2025
Stockholm - Helsinki (B, D)
This morning after breakfast, we will have a guided food tour through Stockholm during which we will be able to taste some typical Swedish products.
In the afternoon we will transfer to the airport for our short flight to Helsinki.
Enjoy dinner tonight in a local restaurant.
Overnight - Hotel Indigo Boulevard, Helsinki (or similar)
Day 15 - Sunday 14 September 2025
Helsinki (B)
After breakfast we enjoy a half day city tour of Helsinki to visit the main sights including the Hakaniemi Market Hall, the Rock Church and the Uspensiki Cathedral.
The remainder of the day free to explore Helsinki.
Dinner tonight is at leisure.
Overnight - Hotel Indigo Boulevard, Helsinki (or similar)
Day 16 - Monday 15 September 2025
Helsinki (B, D)
Today, our final day, we will visit the Seurasari open air museum.
In the evening we will have a farewell dinner at a local restaurant and celebrate great times spent with new friends.
Overnight - Hotel Indigo Boulevard, Helsinki (or similar)
Day 17 - Tuesday 16 September 2025
Helsinki - Home (B, in flight meals)
Early this morning, we transfer to Helsinki airport and check in for our flights home.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the inflight entertainment as we head toward home.
Day 18 - Wednesday 17 September 2025
Welcome Home
Arrival back into Melbourne.
Thank you for joining us for your latest adventure and we look forward to welcoming you back!