16 Days ~ Denmark ~ Sweden ~ Norway
Tour Pace
This evenly paced tour has two-night
stays in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Geiranger, Bergen and Oslo. Most of the travelling
days pass through wonderful scenery, and offer frequent stops both for refreshments
and photo opportunities.
DAY 1 – DEPART
USA
Overnight flight to Copenhagen.
DAY 2 – COPENHAGEN AT LEISURE
Welcome to Scandinavia! Complimentary transfers depart from Copenhagen airport to
the tour hotel. Then you are at leisure to relax or explore. Tonight enjoy a Welcome
Drink and dinner at the hotel, followed by a visit to the glittering lights and
enchanting atmosphere of Tivoli Gardens.
Hotel: Radisson SAS Scandinavia. (D)
DAY 3 – COPENHAGEN
SIGHTSEEING
Meet Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, gazing
across the harbour this morning. Then visit the Christiansborg and see the Rosenborg
and Amalienborg Palaces, and the Stock Exchange. Later, perhaps join a tour through
the Danish countryside? (BB)
DAY 4 – COPENHAGEN
– FREDERIKSHAVN
Cross over to the Island of Fyn, to visit the
home of Hans Christian Andersen in Odense. The museum was completely refurbished in 2005, marking the 200th anniversary of his birth.
Then head to your hotel at Frederikshavn, on the Jutland peninsula, before enjoying
a highlight dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Scandic Stena Line. (BB,HD)
DAY 5 – FREDERIKSHAVN – STOCKHOLM
Bid farewell to Denmark as you cross the waters of the Kattegat
to Gothenburg. Continue along the shores of Lake Vattern, to Stockholm, known as
‘the city that floats on the water’.
Hotel: First Hotel Amaranten. (BB)
DAY 6 – STOCKHOLM SIGHTSEEING
With your local guide visit the City Hall’s ‘Gold Room’ where the
Nobel Prize banquets are held. Then continue into the medieval island heart of the
city to view the cathedral, walk through the Old Town and see the Royal Palace.
Now a highlight visit to one of Europe’s greatest attractions, the Wasa Galleon
- a marvellous impression of life on board a 17C naval vessel. (BB)
DAY 7 – STOCKHOLM – FALUN
Travel via Lake Malaren to Sigtuna, once the Viking capital and now boasting
Sweden’s smallest City Hall. Then to Uppsala, seat of Scandinavia’s oldest
university to visit the Cathedral where the Swedish kings were crowned. Later, travel
through rural Dalecarlia to the ski resort of Falun.
Hotel: Park Inn Bergmastaren.
(BB,D)
DAY 8 – FALUN – LILLEHAMMER
A scenic drive along the shores of Lake Siljan in the Dalarna region, brings you
to Nusnas, to witness wooden horses being made. Continue deep into the forested
heart of Sweden, passing Salen, the starting point for the annual cross country
skiing marathon. Cross into Norway and pass the Olympic ice skating rink called
the ‘Viking Ship’ at Hamar, on your way to Lillehammer.
Hotel: Rica Victoria.
(BB)
DAY 9 – LILLEHAMMER
– GEIRANGER
This morning enjoy a visit to the Maihaugen open-air museum
to see old Norway’s rural life come alive. Now continue to the Norwegian Fjordland
- a wonderful world of soaring mountains, icy glaciers and rivers which cascade
thousands of feet into green valleys below. Follow Peer Gynt’s valley enjoying
vistas of waterfalls, lakes and snow-capped peaks to reach Lom with its 12th century
Stave Church. Now its on to the remote village of Geiranger, a superb setting overlooking
fjords & mountains.
Hotel: Union. (BB,D)
DAY 10 – GEIRANGER AT
LEISURE
A day for relaxation in beautiful surroundings with the most breath
taking scenery, which has been granted World Heritage status by UNESCO. Later maybe
take an excursion along the Trolls’ Road with outstanding photo opportunities
at the Seven Sisters waterfall! (BB,D)
DAY 11 – GEIRANGER – FJORDLAND
Begin your day with a highlight cruise on the mirror-smooth waters
of Geirangerfjord, with its towering cliffs and waterfalls. Continue through glacier
country for a scenic drive along the Sognefjord, before your ferry crossing to Laerdal.
Hotel: Lindstrom. (BB,D)
DAY 12 – FJORDLAND – BERGEN
Sognefjord is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, and you cruise
upon its majestic waters today. Now embark on a spectacular journey on the Flam
Railway, ascending from sea level to 3,000 feet, with views of mountain scenery
and roaring waterfalls. Your destination tonight is the historic port of Bergen,
Norway's most naturally beautiful city, with its brightly painted houses.
Hotel:
Radisson SAS Royal. (BB)
DAY 13 – BERGEN SIGHTSEEING
Bergen still largely looks to the sea for its living, as can be seen from the colorful
fish market, the largest in Scandinavia. Today is yours to explore all that this
exciting town has to offer, such as the 13C Haakon’s Hall. Or perhaps take
the funicular railway to the top of the mountain? (BB)
DAY 14 – BERGEN – OSLO
This morning travel east through the rugged landscape of the Hardangervidda,
over scenic mountains and through ski-resorts on your way to the Norwegian capital
Oslo.
Hotel: Radisson SAS Scandinavia. (BB)
DAY 15 – OSLO SIGHTSEEING
A guided sightseeing tour today passes the Royal Palace, as well as the spires and
ramparts of Akerhus Castle, the 14th century fortress guarding the harbour. At Frogner
Park view the controversial Vigeland Sculptures, before a special Highlight visit
to the Viking Long Ship Museum. Tonight, why not enjoy a celebration dinner at a
traditional restaurant? (BB)
DAY 16 – RETURN TO USA
Your tour ends with a transfer to Oslo Airport. (BB)
