Overview:
This FULLY ESCORTED tour gives you a more extensive insight in to Scandinavian culture and nature as you travel through Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The complete tour of Scandinavia including the Norwegian fjords and glaciers, along with the Scandinavian capitals. One highlight after another awaits you on this trip through some of the most spectacular and fascinating sceneries in the World. The perfect combination of incredible natural beauty – with deep fjords, glaciers, picturesque villages and majestic mountains and the pulse of the three capitals of Scandinavia – with their unique characteristic and charm.
Holiday price is from £5,495 per person based on availability and two persons sharing a standard double/twin room. Single supplement upon request.
2024 Departure Dates:
| Deaprture |
Arrival |
| 04 Jul |
16 Jul |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Stockholm
Own arrangements on arrival and remainder of
the day at leisure in Bergen, the gateway to the
fjords. Evening welcome meeting with tour leader.
Why not take an evening journey on the funicular
railway known as Fløibanen to the top of
the nearby mountains for some stunning views
(supplement applies).
Arrival in Stockholm according to your own schedule and transfer on your own to your hotel. Stockholm is often called the Venice of the North because of its many canals and waterways. We can recommend a guided boat tour on the canals or to visit some of the many interesting museums Stockholm has to offer.
Your tour escort will meet you at 18:00 hrs in the hotel lobby for a short introduction.
Bed and Breakfast and accommodation in superior room at Scandic Continental Hotel, located in the city center.
Day 2: Stockholm
Breakfast at your hotel.
Discover Stockholm during a 4 hours city sightseeing with a local guide. Main sights of interest are the old town (Gamla Stan), the Royal Palace, the Parliament buildings, the Island of Djurgården and the City Hall with its famous golden and blue halls (entrance to City Hall included).
Afternoon free in Stockholm. We can recommend a visit to the impressive Vasa Museum or the popular ABBA museum.
Bed and Breakfast and accommodation in superior room at Scandic Continental Hotel
Day 3: Stockholm - Copenhagen
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer by private coach to the railway station in Stockholm.
Board the SJ train which will take you to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Unfortunately, no luggage handling is possible at the train stations. A hot meal will be served on board, and you’ll be travelling first class.
Duration: 5 hours.
Arrival in Copenhagen and transfer by private coach to your hotel, located in the city center, close by the charming Nyhavn harbour, with numerous waterside restaurants and vintage sailing ships, and within a short walk to the Ströget pedestrian street.
Bed and Breakfast and accommodation at Copenhagen Admiral Hotel.
Day 4: Copenhagen
Breakfast at your hotel, followed by a 3 hour sightseeing tour of Copenhagen with a local guide. Sights of interest are the Christiansborg palace, the Royal theatre, the City Hall, the Royal palace Amalienborg, the old harbour of Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid, the Gefion fountain and the Rosenborg castle (no entrances included).
Afternoon free in Copenhagen. We can recommend a tour down the popular pedestrian shopping street – Strøget, or a visit to Rosenborg Palace. In the harbour across from the hotel you can join a canal cruise on board one of the smaller boats belonging to “Hey Captain” for a more personal and social cruise experience. You might also be interested in visiting the famous Tivoli Gardens.
Bed and Breakfast and accommodation at Copenhagen Admiral Hotel.
Day 5: Copenhagen - Oslo (Overnight Cruise)
After breakfast, morning free in Copenhagen for shopping and sightseeing. We recommend a guided boat tour on the canal.
Afternoon transfer by private coach to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at approx. 15.00hrs. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from the cabin. Luggage can easily be stored in luggage container before boarding (coach will stop right by the container).
Enjoy dinner on board as you cruise gently north between Denmark and Sweden on your way to Oslo. There is dancing and entertainment on board or may prefer to sit out on deck and watch the sunset.
Buffet dinner on board and accommodation in the Ocean view cabins with shower/WC.
Day 6: Oslo
Scandinavian buffet breakfast is being served on board as you sail up the scenic Oslo Fjord to reach the Norwegian capital at 10.00hrs.
Explore Oslo on a 3 hours city sightseeing tour with a local guide and enjoy panoramic views of the Opera house, Karl Johans gate – Oslo’s main street, Old town Christiania, Akershus Castle and Fortress, and the Royal Palace. Picturesque ride through some of Oslo’s prettiest neighborhoods to the Vigeland Park with its more than 200 sculptures. Entrance is included to the Norwegian Folk Museum, an open-air museum with 160 historic buildings with a main attraction being the Gol stave Church from around 1200. They also have indoor exhibitions which feature Norwegian folk costumes, folk art, church art and Sami culture.
Afternoon free in Osol. Oslo is a great choice to experience architecture, museums and other attractions. Take a stroll through the new central city district Bjørvika and walk between Osol’s latest architectural additions; the Deichman Library and Munch Museum. We also recommend a stroll along Aker Brygge, a lively pier with numerous restaurants and departures for sightseeing boats on the Oslofjord.
Bed and Breakfast and accommodation at *Thon Hotel Bristol, located in the city center.
Day 7: Oslo - Ulvik
After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving via Hønefoss along the charming Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Gol. Lunch in Gol.
Cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 m. Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord. Cross the Hardanger Bridge, followed by drive along the Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the picturesque village of Ulvik.
Dinner and accommodation in rooms with fjord view at Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.
Day 8: Ulvik - Bergen
After breakfast, start of scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for its many fruit orchards, via the towns of Øystese and Norheimsund, arriving in Bergen around midday.
Afternoon 2 hours city sightseeing in Bergen with a local guide, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour with its gabled packhouses, and the old Hanseatic Quarter.
Dinner and accommodation at Hotel Norge by Scandic, located right in the middle of the city.
Day 9: Bergen - Flam - Sognefjord - Balestrand
After breakfast, drive via Voss to Flam and board the train for an excursion on the spectacular Flam Railway, one of the most beautiful and steepest standard-gauge railway lines in the world.
Departure on board an eco-friendly ship for a fjord cruise on the narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord from Flam to Gudvangen. This area has been judged one of the most beautiful fjord landscapes in the world and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Continue by coach through the amazing Stalheim Canyon and Nærøy Valley, across the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes, for the short ferry crossing to the beautiful resort of Balestrand.
Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, superbly located on the banks of the fjord and surrounded by mountains.
Day 10: Balestrand - A day in the Fjords
Day free in Balestrand, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords. The day starts with a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel’s elegant dining room. You may want to spend the morning relaxing on the hotel terrace, breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the spectacular views. We can also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel, or even go on foot up to the nearest mountains. A walking tour of the village of Balestrand, with its historic buildings and other interesting sites can also be arranged.
Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel.
Day 11: Balestand - Geiranger
After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogn Fjord and further north to Fjærland, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier.
After lunch at a local restaurant, the journey up to the glacier will be made in open cars – “Troll cars” - and takes you to the stand about 700 m away from the glacier. You will have a nice walk to the glacier, before returning by Troll cars. Continue by coach to Hellesylt, for a cruise to Geiranger. The Geirangerfjord is one of the most famous fjords in the world and has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2005. Surrounded by deep blue water and green valleys, you will also experience magnificent waterfalls such as the "Seven Sisters" and the "Bridal Veil".
Dinner and accommodation at the excellent Union Hotel Geiranger, overlooking the Geirangerfjord.
Day 12: Geiranger - Oslo
After breakfast discover the roads that twist and turn through one hairpin bend after another to Geiranger Skywalk - Mt. Dalsnibba - to experience a panoramic view of one of the most scenically outstanding fjord area on the planet (weather permitting).
Your journey continues across the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church. Continue via Lake Vågå, before descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley to the popular tourist town of Lillehammer. Drive alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake, and arrive in Oslo, the capital, situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord.
Dinner and accommodation at Thon Hotel Bristol
Day 13: Departure from Oslo
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your own schedule, if you have time free in the morning, we recommend a stroll through the new central city district Bjørvika and walk between Oslo’s latest architectural additions; the Deichman Library and Munch Museum. Transfer on your own to Oslo Gardermoen Airport in connection with your flight home.
Package Includes:
Flights from London Heathrow to Copenhagen and from Helsinki back to London Heathrow on British Airways or SAS – Scandinavian Airlines (we can arrange flights from other airports upon request).
Airport transfers in Copenhagen and Helsinki
12 nights accommodation including daily 3-course or buffet dinner (except on second evening in Stockholm) and Scandinavian buffet breakfast, in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities.
4 lunches on days 5, 9, 10, & 11
Overnight cruise Copenhagen - Oslo, incl. accommodationin 2-berth outside cabin with shower/WC, buffet dinner and breakfast on board.
Entrance to Tivoli Gardens for dinner on day 2
3 hours guided tours of Copenhagen, Oslo & Helsinki, 4 hours Stockholm, incl. all entrances
Panorama tour of Bergen incl. ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløien.
Ride on the Flåm Railway, Flåm-Myrdal-Flåm
Approx. 2 hours cruise on Sogn and Nærøy Fjords, and 1 hours cruise on the Geiranger Fjord
Excursion to Briksdal Glacier in open car
All ferry crossings in Norway
Overnight cruise Stockholm - Helsinki, incl. accommodation in 2-berth outside cabin with shower/WC, dinner and buffet breakfast on board
Luggage assistance at all hotels
English speaking tour escort throughout
Transportation by modern deluxe coach
- Flights from London to Stockholm and return from Oslo
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler
- 12 nights' accommodation
- Overnight cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo in a Seaside cabin
- 1 hot meal on board train Stockholm – Copenhagen
- Daily scandinavian buffet breakfast
- Daily 3-course or buffet dinner
- 2 lunches
- 4 hours city sightseeing in Stockholm, incl. entrance to the City Hall
- 3 hours city sightseeing in Copenhagen
- 3 hours city sightseeing in Oslo, incl. entrance to the Norwegian Folk Museum
- Transportation by express train Stockholm - Copenhagen
- 2 hours city sightseeing of Bergen with a local authorized guide
- Panoramic Tour of Oslo with entrance to the Fram Museum
- Roundtrip Excursion by funicular
- Ride on the Flam Railway: Flam – Myrdal – Flam
- 2 hours cruise on the Aurlands and Nærøy Fjords
- 1 hour cruise on the Geiranger Fjord
- Excursion in “Troll car” to the Briksdal Glacier
- Toll fee to Geiranger Skywalk
- 2 x Ferry Crossings on the Sognefjord
- All visits as described in itinerary
- All ferry crossings as per itinerary
- English speaking tour escort throughout
- Transportation by 1st Class private coach throughout
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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