Travel Type
Escorted Tour
Duration
9 Days/8 Nights
Country
Denmark
Get ready for simple pleasures and unexpected delights with this escorted tour in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Whatever the season, Scandinavia offers everything you may be looking for, whether it be breathtaking landscapes, distinct world-famous cuisine, a rich cultural heritage or just experiencing something completely out of the box!
Inclusions
8-night accommodation in 4* hotels (2 nights Copenhagen, 1 nights Aarhus, 1 night Stavanger, 1 night Bergen, 1 night Oslo, 2 nights Stockholm)
Daily buffet breakfast
Transportation by coach with English-speaking guide
Arrival and departure transfers
City tour in Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo
Boat tickets: Songer Fjord
Ferry tickets: Denmark to Norway (along the fjord coast of Norway) / Stockholm to Denmark
Funicular ticket at Mount Floyen in Bergen
Basic insurance
Exclusions
Flights – Meals other than breakfast – Drinks – Luggage handling – Optional excursions – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Guaranteed departures – 40 passengers maximum
All departures include basic insurance, which covers medical expenses in the event of illness or accidents, assistance, and early return.
1
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN COPENHAGEN (DENMARK)
Arrival in Copenhagen and transfer to the hotel and free time. You will be provided with the information required for the beginning of the trip in the afternoon; otherwise, the information will appear on the information panels at the hotel’s reception area.
Note: Hotel check-in time is usually at 2pm
Meals : No meals included
Accommodation : Copenhagen for 1 night
2
DAY 2 COPENHAGEN – ODENSE – AARHUS (approx. 315km)
After breakfast we start out on a comprehensive tour of the Danish capital; the largest of the Scandinavian cities is a city of contrasts: its popular “Tivoli”, Christianborg Palace, the terraces of Nyhavn, and The Little Mermaid. We will travel to the Jutland Peninsula, passing through pretty landscapes with hills and crossing the 20 km long bridge that connects Jutland to the island on which Copenhagen stands. Arrival in Odense, where you will have free time to explore and have lunch at leisure in this pleasant city, where you can visit its gothic cathedral and the house of Hans Christian Andersen. After lunch, depart for Aarhus, the Danish city with the second highest population, and check into the hotel. The rest of the evening is free.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Aarhus for 1 night
3
DAY 3 KRISTIANSAND (NORWAY) – FLEKKEFJORD – STAVANGER (approx. 420km)
Breakfast at the hotel, then we set out for the northern part of Denmark, amidst attractive scenery to Hirsthals. You will tour this city and port before embarking on the modern ferry to cross the North Sea to Norway (the crossing takes approx. 3 hours). We land in Kristiansand and continue along Norway’s southern coastline and enjoy its stunning landscapes before arriving in Flekkefjord, a town on a fjord, with wooden houses and tiny restaurants. You will have time to explore before departing for Stavanger, a small, picturesque town that has an active port by the fjord, where you can enjoy free time exploring this beautiful lively city next to the sea.
Note: The times of the ferries between Denmark and Norway often vary depending on the month. Normally, you will have time to have lunch (not included) on the boat. We recommend you wear warm clothing for the crossing. Also, although in Norway, the currency used is the Norwegian Krone, in Scandinavian countries, cash is practically not used, payments are made using bank credit or debit cards.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Stavanger for 1 night
4
DAY 4 BERGEN (approx. 170km)
Upon leaving the city, we will stop at the “Swords in Rock” monument, where we will be reminded of the Vikings, before continuing the very beautiful scenic tour. We follow the route going through tunnels, bridges and travel some stretches by boat to go along the fjord coast of Norway. One of its undersea tunnels is the deepest one in the world. This stage gets more relaxed and spectacular with its two boat trips. We will arrive in Bergen at around lunchtime. In Bergen, you will take a funicular ride to Mount Fløyen, which offers amazing views of the town and Bergen fjord. There will be some leisure time later to enjoy the lively atmosphere in the capital city of fjords!
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Bergen for 1 night
5
DAY 5 SOGNEFJORD – OSLO (approx. 520km)
More fantastic landscapes today, images of Norway’s interior region fjords, glaciers, lakes, and forests. On the journey, we will make a stop at the beautiful 100m high Tvindefossen waterfall, also called Trollafossen or “Waterfall of the Trolls”, whose waters have a rejuvenating reputation. We arrive at Sognefjord, Norway’s largest fjord, and often considered the most beautiful one, where we will take a magnificent cruise between the cities of Gudvangen and Aurland; enjoy the stunning landscapes during this an hour and a half voyage, taking you near the impressive cliffs. We recommend having lunch on board. We continue our journey, crossing magnificent snow-covered landscapes, travelling through the Aurland Tunnel, considered the longest in the world and using innovative techniques to rest the eyes and avoid the monotony of the drivers, we will arrive to the Borgund medieval wooden church, possibly the best-preserved Norwegian church of the 12th century, where we will make a brief photo stop from the outside. We arrive in Oslo, where you will have free time to explore its port, main streets, and the artworks at Frognerparken.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Oslo for 1 night
6
DAY 6 OSLO – OREBRO – STOCKHOLM (SWEDEN) (approx. 530km)
Oslo has been named the “European green capital”, and you will be able to enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide of the Norwegian capital; this city combines its vibrant modern architecture with its classic buildings, a magnificent landscape environment and large parks with sculptures. After the visit, you will have leisure time until departure for Sweden, with its impressive lakes, dense forests. The next stop is Orebro, a town next to a beautiful lake with a castle and charming historic center, where you will have time for a stroll. Continue to Stockholm in the evening and check into your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Stockholm for 2 nights
7
DAY 7 STOCKHOLM
After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin a sightseeing tour of this gorgeous capital city, built on 14 interconnected islands. Water is everywhere. We will visit Gamla Stand or the “City between the Bridges”, the old quarter of the city, full of life, where many monumental buildings such as the Nobel Museum sit alongside the main square of Stortorget, paying tribute to the winners of the Nobel Prizes, the Cathedral, and the Royal Palace. If possible, we will enjoy a pretty view from the Fjällgatan viewpoint, and then leisure time. We recommend visiting some the museums and parks. In the afternoon, we suggest a visit to the Town Hall and the Royal Ship Vasa Museum.
Meals : Breakfast
8
DAY 8 HELSINGBORG – HELSINGOR (DENMARK) – COPENHAGEN (approx. 595km)
Leaving Stockholm, we travel south. After spending some time in the bustling coastal town of Helsingborg, we will take a 20-minute ferry from Sweden to Helsingor, Denmark, in the early afternoon. Enjoy some time in Helsingor, Hamlet’s hometown, where the great Kronborg Castle stands out, before we resume our trip to Copenhagen, arriving in the evening.
Note: On public holidays or during conferences, we may stay in Malmö, a Swedish city located 25km from Copenhagen and connected by a fantastic suspension bridge.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Copenhagen for 1 night
9
DAY 9 DEPARTURE FROM COPENHAGEN
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Meals : Breakfast
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from – Land Portion | |||
| Guaranteed Departure Dates – 2024 (every Wednesday) | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
| September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 2945 | 4145 | |
| July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21, 28 | 2860 | 4060 | |
Tour Code: EU
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Great Scandinavia – detailed itinerary
Great Scandinavia – detailed itinerary
