Country
Denmark
Duration
12 Days/11 Nights
Travel Type
Escorted Tours
Explore Scandinavian highlights with this guided tour. Discover the vibrant capital of Oslo and the breathtaking Norwegian fjords, visit Copenhagen in the one of the ‘happiest countries in the world’, and end your trip in the ‘Venice of the North’, Stockholm.
Inclusions
10-night accommodation at hotels
1 overnight cruise from Oslo to Copenhagen in a Sea view cabin
16 meals: 11 breakfasts and 5 dinners
Private coach for a duration of 6 days: Oslo to Oslo
Transfer hotel – port in Oslo; Transfer port – city tour – hotel in Copenhagen; Transfer hotel – train station in Stockholm
3hr city tour Stockholm
Geirangerfjord mini cruise, Sognefjord mini cruise in ECO luxury boat
Norwegian waffles including coffee/tea
One cider tasting
Train from Flåm to Myrdal and from Myrdal to Voss, train from Copenhagen to Stockholm
Return ticket for funicular train
Entrance to the Fram museum in Oslo and Stockholm City Hall
Local guide 3 hours Stockholm
English speaking tour escort: Oslo to Oslo
Exclusions
Flights – Arrival and departure transfers – Meals not specified on the itinerary – Luggage handling – Travel insurance – All other item not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
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DAY 1 OSLO
Individual arrival to the hotel. Welcome to Oslo! Oslo is the capital of Norway, the Viking Capital, founded in 1040 by the Oslo Fjord, and home to many fascinating museums and beautiful green parks full of sculptures. In the very center of the city you will find the Karl Johan pedestrian street, and don’t forget to pass by the impressive opera house. Individual arrival to Oslo and transfer to the hotel (or include optional arrival transfer). Check in is guaranteed after 4 pm, in case of earlier arrival, the hotel can assist with storage of the luggage. At 6pm, meet your tour
escort and fellow travelers in the hotel lobby for a short introduction to the upcoming adventure.
escort and fellow travelers in the hotel lobby for a short introduction to the upcoming adventure.
Accommodation : Oslo for 1 night
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DAY 2 OSLO - LILLEHAMMER- LOM –GEIRANGER
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Oslo by coach, driving along the Lake Mjøsa, the largest lake in Oslo, towards the Olympic city of Lillehammer, where the 1994 winter Olympic Games took place. After a brief stop in Lillehammer, continue towards Lom where we will have a photo stop to admire the 12th century stave church. Continue the journey through the Otta Valley to Geiranger.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Geiranger for 1 night
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DAY3 GEIRANGER – BALESTRAND
After a breakfast buffet at the hotel, embark on a 1 hour cruise along the spectacular, UNESCO-listed Geiranger Fjord with the impressive waterfalls: the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Arrive in the village of Hellesylt and drive via the Nord Fjord and along the scenic route to Skei. En route stop to enjoy a Norwegian
waffle with coffee. Continue the journey passing the Gaular Mountain National Park, making a stop by the viewpoint before arriving at the idyllic village of Balestrand, located on the shores of the fjord and surrounded by high mountains. This unique spot is a good candidate for the most beautiful place on earth. The area is known for its fertile land and fruit trees. We will pay a visit to the Cider House to enjoy a tasting.
waffle with coffee. Continue the journey passing the Gaular Mountain National Park, making a stop by the viewpoint before arriving at the idyllic village of Balestrand, located on the shores of the fjord and surrounded by high mountains. This unique spot is a good candidate for the most beautiful place on earth. The area is known for its fertile land and fruit trees. We will pay a visit to the Cider House to enjoy a tasting.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Balestrand for 1 night
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DAY 4 BALESTRAND – FALM RAILWAY-BERGEN
Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Leaving Balestrand might be difficult, but ahead awaits two of the most famous experiences in Norway, the Sogne Fjord and the Flåm Railway. Arrival in Gudvangen, at the head of the Nærøy Fjord - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with small farms scattered on the steep hillsides of the fjord, cascading waterfalls and towering snow-clad mountains. Board a 2 hour’s mini-cruise of the Nærøy and Auerland fjords – both branches of the Sogne Fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Disembark in the fjord side village of Flåm and after a short rest, board the world famous tourist train Flåm Railway, one of the most exceptional rail road trips in the world. With breath-taking views at every curve it will take you up to the mountain station of Myrdal. In Myrdal, change train and leave by the Bergen Railway to Voss, where your driver will be waiting to take you to Bergen, the Capital of the Fjords.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Bergen for 2 nights
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DAY 5 BERGEN
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, enjoy a walking tour with your tour manager, covering the open air fish market, stroll across to Bryggen where the traditional wooden medieval buildings still remain as in the times of the Hanseatic League. Rest of the day off or join an optional, panoramic bus tour to the coastal side.
Meals : Breakfast
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DAY 6 BERGEN – GEILO
After the breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we will take the funicular up to the top of Mount Fløyen for a stunning view of Bergen and the surrounding fjord. Depart from Bergen, and stop off at the impressive Vøringsfoss waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 meters before entering into the Hardanger Fjord area with its romantic landscape of fruit orchards and rounded mountains. Continue on the Hardanger Mountain Plateau, crossing the Hardanger Fjord Bridge for an afternoon arrival in the city of Geilo, a famous ski area during the winter.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Geilo for 1 night
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DAY 7 GEILO - OSLO
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive back towards Oslo via the Hallingdal Valley. Upon arrival in Oslo, you will be taken on a city tour of Oslo with a local guide. Famous sights include the Frogner Park which is home to famous sculptures by the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, the Royal Palace, the medieval fortress Akershus, the
Opera house, the City Hall and much more. The day finishes with a visit to the Fram Museum.
Opera house, the City Hall and much more. The day finishes with a visit to the Fram Museum.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Oslo for 1 night
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DAY 8 OSLO –NIGHT CRUISE
Breakfast at the hotel, and check out. Make the most of the free morning – we recommend a visit to the Munch Museum or the Nobel Peace Center. In the afternoon, transfer to the port for departure on an overnight cruise towards Denmark and Copenhagen. Enjoy a large Scandinavian buffet on board as you sail through the Oslo Fjord. There are a variety of bars and a nightclub on board.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : On board in a 2-berth sea view cabin with shower
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DAY 9 COPENHAGEN
Breakfast on board. Morning arrival in Copenhagen and transfer to your hotel after a city tour with your Tour Leader. Check in is guaranteed after 4 pm, in case of earlier arrival, the hotel can assist with luggage storage. Head out to explore the Danish capital. Founded in the 10th century as a fishing village, the Danish capital is now a city full of beautiful buildings and exciting museums – but be careful, Copenhagen is a biking city, about
60% of the population use bike as their main transportation. Enjoy a walk along Strøget, one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe, or enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the many outdoor cafés in the old port area of Nyhavn, or maybe take a canal tour. Or, in the summertime, the harbor is 10 minutes’ walk from your hotel if you feel like taking a swim with the locals.
60% of the population use bike as their main transportation. Enjoy a walk along Strøget, one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe, or enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the many outdoor cafés in the old port area of Nyhavn, or maybe take a canal tour. Or, in the summertime, the harbor is 10 minutes’ walk from your hotel if you feel like taking a swim with the locals.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Copenhagen for 1 night
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DAY 10 COPENHAGEN - STOCKHOLM
Breakfast buffet at the hotel. In the morning transfer from your hotel to Copenhagen train station for departure by train (2nd class) towards Stockholm, Sweden’s capital. During this approximate 5½ hours train ride you will pass the world famous Øresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden. Arrival in Stockholm and transfer to the nearby hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Stockholm for 2 nights
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DAY 11 STOCKHOLM
Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Morning city tour with local guide, including entrance to the City Hall where you can see the Nobel Prize room among others beautiful rooms. Rest of the day free to enjoy this wonderful city. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, was founded in 1252 and is built on 14 islands which is why it is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the North”. It has many fun activities on offer, such as cruises on the Lake Mälaren, the interactive ABBA Museum, or go on a boat & bus sightseeing tour on an amphibian bus or perhaps just sit at a café in the Old Town and enjoy a cup of coffee. Your tour escort will be happy to help you plan activities.
Meals : Breakfast
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DAY 12 STOCKHOLM
Breakfast at the hotel. Individual departure and transfer from Stockholm on own.
Meals : Breakfast
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Rates in $ CA, per person, starting from, in double occupancy |
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| Departures 2022 | Land Package | ||
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May 21 |
7885 | ||
| Single Occupancy | +1350 | ||
| Reduction on Triple Occupancy | on request | ||
| Arrival and Departure Transfers | on request | ||
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