Explore Scandinavia on this Locally Escorted Group Tour that includes specially selected accommodations, quality transportation, sightseeing, special culinary experiences and a knowledgeable Tour Escort.
Start off in Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, with one night’s accommodation. The following morning, enjoy a tour of the city and see all the major attractions of Wonderful Copenhagen including the old canal area of Nyhavn with its picturesque houses and boats, Tivoli Gardens, the royal residence of Amalienborg Palace, the Royal Danish Opera with its splendid panoramic view, the Danish Parliament, Christiansborg, Rosenberg Castle and of course the statue of the Little Mermaid.
Later the same day, board the overnight ferry bound for Oslo in Norway. On arrival in Oslo, have a tour of the city which includes the Opera House situated right on the Oslo fjord where you will spend some time on the terrace area before heading off to Bygdoy Island. Unique Vigeland Park here is one of the major Scandinavian cultural treasures with the open air sculptures of Gustav Vigeland. The tour ends downtown where you will have some free time to explore the Viking capital on your own. Afterwards, depart from Oslo and travel through landscapes of the pine forests and lakes of the Hallingdal Valley. Eventually arrive at the small town of Geilo surrounded by mountains and famous for its ski facilities. Stay overnight here.
The following morning, head to the impressive Hardangerfjord, the third longest fjord in the world which supports a busy salmon industry exported across the world. Travel across the newly opened Hardanger Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridge spans in the world. Arrive in Bergen, commonly thought to be Norway’s most beautiful city and have an afternoon tour which includes St. Mary’s Church, Haakon's Hall, the colourful and picturesque fish markets and the old Bryggen area district. This is the only surviving trace of the Hanseatic League, the trade alliance that once spanned Northern Europe all the way into Russia. Overnight in Bergen.
Spend the next morning at leisure before departing for the historic town of Voss with its stunning background of snow-clad mountains. After a short break here, continue to the Naeroy Valley and Stalheim for overnight.
Then it’s off down the Naeroy Valley to Gudvangen. Here, board a ferry for a breath-taking crossing along the Aurland & Naeroy fjords which are branches of the Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in Norway. Disembark in the stunning village of Flam where you will have some free time. Take the opportunity to try the Flam Railway one of the most famous and breathtaking railway journeys in the world. Later, travel along the Aurlandfjord and have a photo stop at the Borgund Stave Church eventually arriving at Fagernes for overnight accommodation.
Then return the next morning to Oslo with the rest of the day free to explore the city. Oslo is often Scandinavia’s most underrated capital, but it is one that’s well worth getting to know.
Depart the following day and travel through Norwegian and Swedish forests arriving eventually in Stockholm, Sweden’s attractive capital where you will stay for 2 nights.
Included here is a tour of Stockholm which shows of the classical and modern architecture reflected in many of its interesting buildings. It is a city rich in culture and history. The heart of Stockholm is the Old Town known as Gamla Stan, the picturesque original city centre dating back to the 13th Century with its cobble stone streets, alleyways, quaint shops and palaces and home to several museums. Highlights on the tour include the Old Town with a visit to the City Hall where the Nobel festivities take place every year. Also visit Fjallgatan located high up on the edge of a cliff with a fantastic view of the city. The area around Fjallgatan is lined with well-preserved wooden buildings from the 1700’s on one side and the magnificent view on the other.
