
Highlights of Scandinavia
12-Day Tour
This itinerary offers a comprehensive exploration of Scandinavia, focusing on the highlights of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, including city tours, scenic fjord cruises, and unique cultural experiences.
Day 1: Stockholm Arrival
Individual arrival at your hotel in Stockholm.
Check-in and settle in at Clarion Stockholm Hotel, Scandic Malmen Hotel, or similar (centrally located).
Day 2: Stockholm City Tour
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
10:30: Briefing at the hotel by your tour escort.
Guided tour of Stockholm with a local guide: Fjällgatan viewpoint, Gamla Stan (Old Town), Cathedral, Royal Palace.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Stockholm.
Day 3: Stockholm Leisure/Optional Tour
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure in Stockholm.
Optional tour: City Hall (Nobel Prize banquet) and Vasa Ship Museum.
Overnight in Stockholm.
Day 4: Stockholm to Hamar
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Coach journey to Norway through landscapes, forests, and lakes.
Stop in Karlstad.
Continue to Hamar (Lake Mjøsa).
Check-in at Scandic Hamar Hotel or similar.
Overnight in Hamar.
Optional Tour (09:00, 3 hours): Vasa Museum and Stockholm City Hall.
Day 5: Hamar to Geiranger
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Travel to Lillehammer (1994 Winter Olympics).
Continue through Gudbrands Valley.
Stop at Lom Stave Church (12th century).
Drive via Grotli to Geiranger.
Photo stop before descending to Geiranger fjord.
Check-in at Union Hotel.
Overnight in Geiranger.
Day 6: Geiranger to Balestrand via Briksdal Glacier
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Morning cruise on Geirangerfjord (UNESCO): Bridal Veil and Seven Sisters waterfalls.
Travel to Briksdal Glacier (Troll Cars).
Continue to Balestrand through Gaular Mountain National Park.
Check-in at Kvikne’s Hotel or similar.
Overnight in Balestrand.
Day 7: Balestrand to Bergen
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Ferry to Hella and drive to Manheller (short ferry crossing).
Continue to Gudvangen.
2-hour mini-cruise on Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord (UNESCO).
Disembark in Flåm.
Flåm Railway to Myrdal, then train to Voss.
Coach transfer to Bergen.
Check-in at Clarion Admiral Hotel or similar.
Overnight in Bergen.
Day 8: Bergen to Geilo
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Guided tour of Bergen: Fish Market, Bryggen.
Free time in Bergen: shopping, lunch, Fløyen funicular (optional).
Travel to Hardangerfjord.
Stop at Vøringsfoss waterfall.
Continue to Geilo.
Check-in at Storefjell Resort Hotel or similar.
Overnight in Geilo.
Day 9: Geilo to Oslo
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Travel to Oslo.
Free time for lunch.
Guided tour of Oslo: Frogner Park (Vigeland sculptures), Royal Palace, Akershus Fortress, Opera House, City Hall.
Free time in Oslo: Karl Johan street, Aker Brygge.
Check-in at Radisson Blu Scandinavia or similar.
Overnight in Oslo.
Day 10: Oslo to Copenhagen (DFDS Seaways)
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Morning free in Oslo: maritime museums (Viking Ships, Fram).
Late afternoon: transfer to pier for DFDS Seaways overnight cruise to Copenhagen.
Dinner and overnight in sea-view cabins.
Day 11: Copenhagen City Tour
Buffet breakfast on board.
Arrival in Copenhagen and guided city tour: Little Mermaid, Gefion Fountain, Amalienborg Palace, Christianshavn, Nyhavn.
Afternoon at leisure.
Check-in at Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel or similar.
Overnight in Copenhagen.
Optional Tour (09:00, 3 hours): Maritime Museums (Viking Ship Museum, Kon-Tiki Museum, Fram Museum).
Day 12: Copenhagen Departure
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out.
Departure for final destination.
Package Includes:
10 nights accommodation at 4-star hotels (Scandinavian breakfast buffet).
1 night accommodation in sea-view cabin on DFDS Seaways (Scandinavian breakfast buffet, dinner).
5 dinners (Hamar, Geiranger, Balestrand, Geilo, DFDS Seaways).
English-speaking tour escort (from day 2).
City tours with local English-speaking guides.
Transportation by modern coach (Wi-Fi, toilet, reclining seats).
Scandinavian driver.
Mini-cruises on Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord/Sognefjord.
Flåm Railway trip.
Troll Cars tour to Briksdal Glacier.
Luggage handling at pier for DFDS cruise.
Package Excludes:
International flight tickets.
Travel and storno insurances.