Scandinavia

DAY 1 (ARRIVAL IN STOCKHOLM) -After your arrival at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, make your way into Stockholm city centre.

If you arrive early in the day, we recommend spending the afternoon strolling through the city centre. You could go shopping on the well-known pedestrian street Drottninggatan and explore the surrounding area of Ostermalm. Here you will find numerous shops, cafés, and restaurants for a perfect introduction to Scandinavian culture.

DAY 2 (THE HIGHLIGHTS OF STOCKHOLM) – Today you will explore the historical heart of Stockholm. In the morning, embark on a tour around the top city attractions including the City Hall, the hip district of Sodermalm, where you will get a panoramic view over Stockholm, and the Old Town (“Gamla Stan”). Next, you will go on a guided walk through the medieval cobbled streets of the Old Town .

Take a short ferry ride to the charming island Djurgården. Here you’ll find some of Scandinavia’s most popular museums, including the Vasa Museum and Abba The Museum. You could also visit Skansen, the oldest open-air museum and zoo in Sweden. Other sightseeing include joining a boat tour of the archipelago or visiting the Royal Palace.

DAY 3 (RAILWAY JOURNEY TO DENMARK) – Head to Stockholm Central Station for a half-day train journey to Denmark. As you travel to your next Scandinavian destination, you’ll be rewarded with the gorgeous scenery of the idyllic farmlands and forests of southern Sweden.

Once you’ve reached Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, we take a walking tour of Copenhagen’s main landmarks. Stroll through the grand courtyard of the Amalienborg Palace, where the Danish Royal Guard stands watch day and night. Take in the impressive Frederiks Kirke and the picturesque and colourful Nyhavn harbour.

DAY 4 ( CASTLES & GARDENS OF THE DANISH CAPITAL) – Enjoy a guided tour of the Renaissance-era Rosenborg Castle followed by a walk through the lush Botanical Garden. We will stop for lunch at the famous Torvehallerne food market – a favourite amongst local and visiting foodies. Proceed with a short canal boat tour with views of Christiansborg Palace, the Royal Danish Opera House and the colourful Christianshavn canal.

You’ll then get the rest of the afternoon and evening to explore at your leisure. A perfect way to spend the afternoon and evening is visiting the famous Tivoli Gardens amusement park. It combines international architecture, nostalgic games and rides, as well as lights and music .

DAY 5 (COPENHAGEN & JOURNEY TO NORWAY) – Explore the Danish capital on your own this morning. We recommend strolling along Strøget, a central street of Copenhagen renowned for world-class shopping, or relaxing at one of the cafés or restaurants by Nyhavn.

If you’re up for it, walk up the winding equestrian staircase of the Round Tower (Rundetarn), or, for amazing views of the city, climb the 400 steps to the spiralling steeple of the Church of our Saviour. You can also take this time to take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline to the world-famous Little Mermaid statue.

In the early afternoon, you will board a cruise to Oslo and enjoy a traditional Scandinavian dinner buffet on board. As you sail up the Kattegat strait to Norway’s capital, you can take part in the on-board entertainment or just relax and watch the sunset from the deck.

DAY 6 ( ARRIVAL IN NORWAY) – Enjoy the views of the Oslo Fjord during breakfast as the ship sails into port. As you disembark, you‘ll head straight into exploring the Norwegian capital with a local knowledgeable guide.

The tour will take you along the famous landmarks of the city. The highlights include the beautiful Vigeland Sculpture Park, filled with over 200 metal and stone artworks, the Royal Palace, Akershus fortress, and City Hall.

DAY 7 ( NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL & FLAM) – We will head to Oslo Central Station to start your Norway in a Nutshell journey towards Bergen. This train ride, ranked amongst the 20 best train journeys in the world, takes you over Norway’s mountainous “rooftop” and through charming villages like Gol and Geilo. In Myrdal, you will board the Flåm Railway for an incredible 20-kilometre (12-mile) ride with a 900-metre (3,000-foot) descent to the beautiful village of Flam.

In Flam, you’ll have free admission to the Flam Railway Documentation Centre, located right beside Flam Station. Here you can learn about the construction of one of the world’s steepest railway lines. In the evening, the group will dine together at your accommodation.

DAY 8 (SPLENDID FJORD CRUISE & MOUNTAINOUS RIDE) – Explore Flam as you wish this morning before board a cruise to continue the journey. The boat tour will take you onto Aurlandsfjord, the narrowest fjord in the world. This is perhaps the most beautiful and wildest arm of the Sognefjord, with its tall mountains, mighty waterfalls and small farms clinging to the steep mountainsides.

On arrival at the pier in Gudvangen, you‘ll board a coach to take you on to Voss, where you will switch onto a train for the last stretch of the journey to Bergen.

DAY 9 ( MEDIEVAL BRYGGEN & PANORAMIC VIEWS OF BERGEN ) – Bergen, the “Capital of the fjords”, is Norway’s second largest city while still enjoying the charms of a small town. You’ll experience its beauty and character first-hand with a guided walking tour. A local will take you around Bryggen, the medieval part of the city, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will then take the funicular up to nearby mountain, Floyen, for stunning panoramic views over the city and surrounding fjords.

DAY 10 ( DEPARTURE FROM BERGEN ) -Enjoy the last few moments of this amazing journey.