Day by Day Itinerary
DAY 1: SATURDAY | ARRIVAL IN BERGEN
On arrival transfer** from the airport to your hotel and time at leisure. Bergen is known as the capital of the fjords and is situated on a peninsula surrounded by seven mountains. The city's history is closely connected with the sea and trade and the picturesque historic waterfront is delightful. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Bergen at the Scandic Torget Hotel or similar.
DAY 2: SUNDAY | BERGEN
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure. Meet your tour escort in the hotel’s reception area at 14:00 for a guided panoramic sightseeing tour that introduces this remarkable Hanseatic city, with the Bryggen area of old wooden houses, the traditional Fish Market, and the city center with the St. Mary's Church and Haakon's Hall. (no entrances included).
Optional: Take an optional ride on Bergen Fløibanen & view Bergen from the peak of Mount Floeyen
The Floeibanen funicular in Bergen in the heart of Bergen is one of Norway’s best-known attractions. The journey up to the peak of Mount Floeyen (320 m above sea level) takes 5–8 minutes. The journey is an experience in itself, cutting through the steep mountainside and forests revealing more of the city below. At the top, you can enjoy fantastic views over Bergen and the Norwegian coastline.
Overnight in Bergen at the Scandic Torget Hotel or similar.
DAY 3: MONDAY | BERGEN - STALHEIM
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure for you to relax or explore further the stunning fjord capital of Bergen. Early afternoon departure from Bergen and travel to the historic town of Voss, with its scenic background of snow-clad mountains. After a short break, the journey continues towards Næroy Valley and Stalheim, with fantastic views down Stalheim Gorge.
Dinner, and overnight in Stalheim at the Hotel Stalheim or similar.
DAY 4: TUESDAY | STALHEIM - FLAM - FAGERNES
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, the coach continues down the Naeroy valley to Gudvangen where we embark on a ferry along the Naeroyfjord, one of the narrowest and most popular fjord journeys in Norway. Disembark in the stunning village of Flam where you will have time at leisure. You can either explore the village or choose between an optional trip on the Flåm railway - a famous panoramic train ride or an optional coach trip to Stegastein Viewpoint - see below.
Optional: Flamsbana (approx. 2 hours)
Flam Railway Flamsbana is one of the steepest train lines in the world on normal tracks. The 2-hour train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, 20 tunnels and offers a multitude of views. In the span of a single hour, the train takes you from the ocean level at the Sognefjord in Flam to the mountaintop at Myrdal mountain station on Hardangervidda, 863 meters over the ocean
Optional: Stegastein Viewpoint (approx. 2 hours, min 6 persons)
An unmissable sightseeing trip for any visitor to Flaam. The Stegastein Viewpoint is part of the Norwegian Scenic Route that runs from Aurland to Laerdal. This structure, which juts out 30 meters from the mountainside, 650 meters about the fjord, offers an unparalleled panorama. A more amazing view of the fjord, mountains, and surrounding is hard to imagine
In the afternoon, the coach journey continues along the Aurlandfjord, via Aurland and Laerdal. A photo stop is made at the popular Borgund Stave church (entrance not included) before continuing the last part of the journey to Fagernes. Hotel Check-in.
Overnight in Fagernes at the Hotel Scandic Valdres or similar.
DAY 5: WEDNESDAY | FAGERNES - OSLO
After breakfast, we travel towards Oslo, leaving the mountains behind us. Early afternoon arrival in Oslo and check-in to the hotel.
Founded in 1048, Scandinavia's oldest capital is today, a very pleasant city with an interesting mix of historic and modern architecture. During the late afternoon, panoramic city tour, see the Opera House, visit Vigeland Park with its unique sculptures of Gustav Vigeland, pass the Royal Palace and the main street Karl Johans gate.
Overnight in Oslo at the Hotel Thon Opera or similar.
DAY 6: THURSDAY | OSLO - STOCKHOLM
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart Oslo and travel (by private coach or by train) to Stockholm, passing through Norwegian and Swedish forests and the region of Varmland, the home of many Nordic legends. Late afternoon arrival to Stockholm, the capital, for check-in to the hotel. The evening is at your leisure.
Overnight in Stockholm at the Heymarket by Scandic Hotel or similar.
DAY 7: FRIDAY | STOCKHOLM
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet your guide and depart by private coach for a 3-hour city sightseeing tour of Stockholm. The city, built on 14 islands, connected by 57 bridges, embraces the unique character of the 13th century Old Town with modern high-tech architecture. Stockholm is proudly called “Beauty on Water”. The sightseeing tour includes the chance for an outside view of the historically significant City Hall, the place of the Nobel festivities. Feel the medieval atmosphere of the Old Town "Gamla Stan", with its Cathedral and Stortorget, where the Stockholm Blood Bath took place. The tour also includes a drive to Fjallgatan where you will enjoy picturesque views of Stockholm. The tour ends at the hotel. The afternoon is at leisure.
Optional: VASA Museum following regular sightseeing (approx. 2 hours, min: 10 persons)
Includes: entrance to Vasa Museum w/guided tour, private tour guide
Scandinavia’s top museum was built around the only intact 17th-century warship. Following the city tour visit the Swedish warship, Vasa, considered as one of the world's largest and the pride of the mighty Swedish navy. The Museum was built around the 17th-century warship, which sank in Stockholm's inner harbor on her maiden voyage in 1628; its discovery in 1956 and subsequent salvage in 1961 is one of the most important events in marine archaeology. Painstakingly restored to its original magnificence, the Vasa represents an authentic piece of living history.
Overnight in Stockholm at the Heymarket by Scandic Hotel or similar.
DAY 8: SATURDAY | STOCKHOLM DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel check-out.
Regular departure transfer from the hotel to Arlanda Airport.