A Scandinavian Journey: Denmark to Sweden
Copenhagen
Stockholm
A Scandinavian Journey: Denmark to Sweden
Tour summary
11 days
10 nights
Denmark & Sweden
3 meals
Driver
Trip leader
Twin-share / double / double for single occupancy
Tour highlights
- Travel back in time as you discover genuine Viking ships at The Viking Ship Museum
- Ferry to the traditional, idyllic Swedish fishing village of Hönö
- Explore Kronborg Castle, the dazzling inspiration behind Shakespeare’s Elsinor in Hamlet
- Take a leisurely canal boat ride to Sweden's captivating capital, Stockholm
Tour itinerary
Day 1 - Copenhagen (Denmark)
Our Scandinavian journey begins in Denmark’s vibrant capital: Copenhagen. Here, you’ll meet our expert Tour Leader and the people we’ll be sharing this unique experience with. This evening, get to know one another better over delectable local cuisine at our welcome dinner.
Our Scandinavian journey begins in Denmark’s vibrant capital: Copenhagen. Here, you’ll meet our expert Tour Leader and the people we’ll be sharing this unique experience with. This evening, get to know one another better over delectable local cuisine at our welcome dinner.
Included today
Accommodation
Absalon Hotel (or similar)
Meals
- Dinner
Day 2 - Copenhagen – Helsingør - Roskilde
Let’s embark along the road less travelled! Our first stop of the day awaits us at Kronborg Slott in Helsingør, a beautiful stronghold also known as Hamlet’s Castle – the inspiration behind the opulent setting of Elsinor in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Here, we’ll explore the castle’s rich past among its vast, luxuriant rooms. Onwards to the charming city of Roskilde where we’ve got an appointment to keep with The Viking Ship Museum. Hosting five Skuldelev Ships, feed your curiosity during an afternoon that rewinds the clock 1,000 years. Later, we’ll clink glasses over an included dinner and share our savoured moments of the adventure so far.
Let’s embark along the road less travelled! Our first stop of the day awaits us at Kronborg Slott in Helsingør, a beautiful stronghold also known as Hamlet’s Castle – the inspiration behind the opulent setting of Elsinor in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Here, we’ll explore the castle’s rich past among its vast, luxuriant rooms. Onwards to the charming city of Roskilde where we’ve got an appointment to keep with The Viking Ship Museum. Hosting five Skuldelev Ships, feed your curiosity during an afternoon that rewinds the clock 1,000 years. Later, we’ll clink glasses over an included dinner and share our savoured moments of the adventure so far.
Included today
Accommodation
Skjoldenæsholm Slot (or similar)
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 3 - Roskilde – Odense – Ribe
Day 4 - Ribe - Hjørring
Day 5 - Hjørring - Skagen - Hjørring
Day 6 - Hjørring - Frederikshavn – Gothenburg (Sweden)
Day 7 - Gothenburg – Hönö – Gothenburg
Day 8 - Gothenburg – Trollhättan – Gränna
Day 9 - Gränna
Day 10 - Gränna – Örebro – Rural Stockholm County
Day 11 - Rural Stockholm County – Stockholm
Things we think you'll love
A place where oceans meet
Venture to Denmark's northenmost town called Skagen, whose story began in the Middle Ages. Catch glimpses of its fishing history as you wander along its coastline and discover unique monuments that have stood the test of time.
True Shakespearean influences
Put your literary caps on for a visit to Kronborg Castle and spot similarities between its magnificent halls and those of Shakespeare's Elsinore in Hamlet.
Swedish canal sways
Sway along soft canal waves aboard a boat as we journey to our final stop - Sweden's eclectic and passionate capital, Stockholm.
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Wendy La August 2025
Great tour with a small group to see parts of Denmark and Sweden that you would normally not see when traveling on a big tour. Accommodation was excellent and it was also great to spend time in small...
Read full reviewAnonymous August 2025
The places visited we very interesting and generally off the usual tourist route.
The accommodation was very good and some were quirky. My only reservation is the European tendency to have the shower...
Anonymous July 2025
Lively, innovative and flexible guide.
Safe driver.
Wonderful, non mainstream accommodation.
Delicious, local food!
Stephanie W June 2025
This tour offers a lot is interesting sites and experiences.
Stephanie W June 2025
We had a great tour with an excellent driver (Simone) and knowledgeable tour leader (Louise). We toured some very interesting sites.
Theresa B June 2025
The tour was interesting and well paced. Our tour guide Louise was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Our driver Simon, was excellent.
Our friendly Customer Service team are available to advise you Monday to Friday.
Full tour details covering accommodation, transport and included experiences are available in our tour notes.
FAQS
As with all our tours, you can expect to travel in one of our luxury minicoaches. Specifically for this trip, fuller tours may use a slightly larger coach. This ensures your comfort and gives you the option of a window seat on our scenic drives – cameras at the ready!
All the tour details in one handy document available to read at your leisure!
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