The Magic of Scandinavia and Norwegian fjords
11 days/10 nightsSuperior tourist class/First class
This tour is for passengers who wish to get to know Scandinavia in a fairly short time and at a very competitive rate. The itinerary includes all three Scandinavian Capitals, but also the scenic Fjord area of Norway. Throughout the tour you will travel by first class coach and with one of our professional Tour escorts who will ensure you get full enjoyment out of your holiday.
If you are interested in travelling further East, we offer extensions to Helsinki & Tallin, Baltic countries and to Russia.Copenhagen
Individual arrival to your hotel. Your confirmation will show which hotel we have booked for you. In the early evening your tour escort will arrange a gettogether to give information about the tour and give you a chance to meet your fellow travellers. Overnight.
Copenhagen
Buffet breakfast. In the morning you will enjoy a city tour, during which you will see The Little Mermaid guarding the port, Nyhavn with all its restaurants and small boats, the City Hall Square and other main features of Copenhagen. The afternoon is free for individual visits, perhaps to the Tivoli Amusement park or an optional tour to Roskilde. Overnight.
Copenhagen-Oslo
Buffet breakfast. Morning free in Copenhagen. Your tour escort will be happy to advise you about places of interest to visit - we can suggest an optional tour to the three castles in North Sealand, including the Kronborg Castle of Hamlet. Afternoon transfer by coach from hotel to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at 17.00 hours. Enjoy your first Scandinavian smörgåsbord dinner as you cruise up the Kattegat. Accommodation in 2-berth inside cabins with shower/WC. We strongly recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry your suitcases to and from the cabin.
Oslo
Buffet breakfast onboard. Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast as you cruise along the enchanting Oslo Fjord. Arrival in Oslo around 09.30 hours, followed by 3 hours guided tour of the Norwegian capital. You will visit the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Evening free. Hotel in the centre of Oslo.
Oslo-Bergen
Buffet breakfast. Today you enter the area of the forests and rivers of Norway, following the Hallingdal Valley, known for its folkloric tradition, and continue to Geilo, a winter resort, refreshing also in the summer. You cross the Mountain plateau of Hardanger and on the descent towards the Fjord you pass the famous Waterfall of Vöringsfossen. You cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry and continue along its shores to Bergen, the Gateway of the Fjords. This is Norway's second largest city and it is beautifully situated surrounded by 7 mountains. Overnight.
Bergen
Buffet breakfast. In the morning you will be introduced to this remarkable City of the old Hansa. You will enjoy the view of the Bryggen area of old wooden houses that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, as well as the traditional Fish Market. Afternoon free to explore Bergen. Overnight.
Sognefjord
Buffet breakfast . Today you will enjoy travelling through the fjord area with fantastic views from Stalheim as well as a 2 hrs cruise of the Sognefjord, the largest fjord in Norway.Coach from the fjord to the mountain resort of Geilo where you stay the night. Dinner and overnight.
Geilo-Karlstad
Buffet breakfast. Today you continue through the Valdres area and then you enter the county of Värmland in Sweden. You will drive through areas with typical Scandinavian scenery and thick forests, which will evoke the atmosphere of the fairy-tales of Trolls and mystery. Overnight in Karlstad.
Karlstad-Stockholm
Buffet breakfast.Today you will travel past forests, lakes and other agricultural areas as you approach Stockholm. Arrival in Stockholm around lunch time and continue a city tour. This beautiful capital, built on 14 islands with bridges and viewpoints giving an enchanting feeling of space and light. You will walk around the charming Old Town with its narrow cobbled streets, passing The Royal Palace as well as the Great Church, where the present King and Queen were married in 1976. Overnight.
Stockholm
Buffet breakfast. The day is free for other excursions or visits to the City Hall, the Wasa Museum or a tour to Uppsala and Sigtuna. Overnight.
Stockholm
Buffet breakfast.
Today is the day to say farewell to the tour, the travel
companions and to the Magic of Scandinavia.
For those who continue to
Helsinki & Tallinn, Baltic countries and Russia, a transfer will be
arranged at approx. 15.00 hours.
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