How much does it cost?

From £1,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,700 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this tour escorted or independent?

It is an escorted tour. A UK Tour Manager accompanies you from the start in London through the end of the tour. Guided tours are included in Oslo, Stockholm's Old Town, and Copenhagen; however, day 5 in Stockholm and portions of other days are free for independent exploration.

Which hotels will I stay in?

The evidence names only the Scandic Copenhagen (4-star) for Copenhagen. The itinerary mentions centrally located four-star hotels in Oslo and Stockholm near their central stations, but specific names are not published; confirm these with Great Rail Journeys before booking.

What meals are included?

Breakfast is included every day. Three dinners are provided: on day 1 in Oslo, day 3 in Stockholm, and day 7 in Copenhagen. Other meals are at your own expense.

When does the tour run?

Great Rail Journeys offers nine departures in 2026 and 2027: April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Check their website for availability and booking.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Oslo, Stockholm & Copenhagen

Eight-day Nordic capitals tour via rail through Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen

Great Rail Journeys operates this eight-day escorted tour linking Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen by rail, flight, and boat. A UK Tour Manager accompanies you throughout. You fly from London Heathrow to Oslo, spend two days exploring the Norwegian capital's Opera House, Royal Palace, and Akershus Fortress on a guided coach tour, then travel by high-speed train through forests and alongside lakes into Stockholm. There you tour Gamla Stan, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval Old Towns, and cruise Stockholm's archipelago before boarding a train to Copenhagen via the Øresund Bridge. In Denmark's capital, you visit royal palaces and sail Nyhavn Canal before flying home. The pace is relaxed, with two free days to explore independently, and all hotels are four-star with breakfast included daily. This tour suits first-time rail travellers who prefer guided structure, couples seeking Scandinavian scenery and history, and anyone drawn to well-preserved medieval architecture and Nordic capitals.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £1,999 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Single supplement is GBP 950 (USD 1,279), nearly 48% above half the base double price; confirm final hotel assignment for Copenhagen, as only Scandic Copenhagen is named.
Day 5 in Stockholm and the free afternoon on day 4 and morning of day 8 are unguided; independent exploration requires your own planning.
Maximum group size is 40 passengers; groups this large may reduce intimacy on guided walks and cruises.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Oslo
Welcome to Oslo
Your Nordic adventure begins at London Heathrow as you meet the Tour Manager before boarding our flight to Oslo. On arrival at the airport, we transfer by rail to our centrally located hotel near Oslo Central station and its historic cathedral. After checking in, we have dinner at a nearby restaurant this evening.
Day 2overnight: Oslo
Guided coach tour of Oslo
After breakfast we embark on a three-hour guided coach tour of Norway's capital, beginning at the modern Opera House. We also view the grand buildings of Karl Johans Gate, including the Parliament building, National Theatre and Royal Palace, before heading to Akershus Fortress. Afterwards, we visit the National Museum. The rest of the day is at leisure and the evening is free to dine independently.
Day 3railovernight: Stockholm
Scenic rail journey from Oslo to Stockholm
Returning to Oslo Central station after breakfast, we begin a scenic journey through inland Sweden to its capital, Stockholm, aboard a high-speed train with free Wi-Fi and a bistro car. Arriving in Stockholm, we check in to our central four-star hotel for three nights and head out for a three-course dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 4overnight: Stockholm
Exploring Stockholm, the 'city between the bridges'
We are introduced to the historic Swedish capital this morning on a guided walking tour of Gamla Stan, Stockholm's Old Town, including the Storkyrkan Lutheran cathedral, the Royal Palace and the red-brick City Hall. Next, we take a peaceful cruise around the waterways and islands, then stop for 'fika'. A free afternoon and evening follow.
Day 5overnight: Stockholm
A free day in the Swedish capital
Today, you are free to explore Stockholm, renowned for its engaging museums on the island of Djurgården including the Viking Museum, the Vasa Museum, the open-air museum Skansen, and the ABBA museum.
Day 6railovernight: Copenhagen
Across Øresund Bridge to Copenhagen by rail
Leaving Stockholm after breakfast, we travel by rail to Denmark through Sweden's atmospheric inland, past Bråviken near Norrköping, and on leaving Malmö we cross the iconic Øresund Bridge into Copenhagen. Arriving in the late afternoon, we check in to our central four-star hotel before a free evening.
Day 7overnight: Copenhagen
Discovering Copenhagen on a guided tour
This morning we get to know Copenhagen better on a guided tour taking in Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace and the Little Mermaid statue. Afterwards, we board a cruise boat for a trip along the Nyhavn Canal. The afternoon is free, and we meet up for dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
Day 8
Homeward bound
After breakfast there is a free morning in Copenhagen. We transfer to the airport in the afternoon, ready for our flight back to the UK. On arrival, your holiday reaches its conclusion.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3High-speed train from Oslo to Stockholm winds alongside Norway's longest river, the Glomma, then crosses into Sweden, passing lakes, forests, and the vast Vänern lake.
Day 4Guided walking tour of Gamla Stan, Stockholm's Old Town, with views of the 1,400-room Royal Palace and the City Hall tower topped by three golden crowns.
Day 4Peaceful cruise around Stockholm's waterways and islands, followed by fika (coffee and cake), a Swedish tradition.
Day 6Rail journey crosses the Øresund Bridge, Europe's longest combined road and rail bridge, connecting Sweden to Denmark near Malmö.
Day 7Cruise along Nyhavn Canal in Copenhagen past 17th-century colourful waterfront buildings and historic boats; visit to Christiansborg Palace (seat of Danish Parliament) and Amalienborg Palace.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
7 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Standard Class rail travel
All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
Flights from London Heathrow to Oslo, Copenhagen to London Heathrow
Regional departures available
Breakfast each day, 3 dinners
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,700 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: It is an escorted tour. A UK Tour Manager accompanies you from the start in London through the end of the tour. Guided tours are included in Oslo, Stockholm's Old Town, and Copenhagen; however, day 5 in Stockholm and portions of other days are free for independent exploration.
Which hotels will I stay in?: The evidence names only the Scandic Copenhagen (4-star) for Copenhagen. The itinerary mentions centrally located four-star hotels in Oslo and Stockholm near their central stations, but specific names are not published; confirm these with Great Rail Journeys before booking.
What meals are included?: Breakfast is included every day. Three dinners are provided: on day 1 in Oslo, day 3 in Stockholm, and day 7 in Copenhagen. Other meals are at your own expense.
When does the tour run?: Great Rail Journeys offers nine departures in 2026 and 2027: April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Check their website for availability and booking.