Day by Day Itinerary

DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY ): ARRIVAL COPENHAGEN
Arrival in Copenhagen, regular transfer from Copenhagen Airport to Hotel. Rest of day at Leisure.

Optional: Evening guided walk through Tivoli Gardens.
Founded in 1843 this amusement park has beautiful gardens, historic buildings, a wooden rollercoaster from 1914, numerous rides, and more than 30 restaurants offering various gastronomic options. The tour includes a one-way transfer, an entrance fee, and a guided walk through the park. Make your own way back to the hotel.

Accommodation for two nights in Copenhagen at the Hotel Scandic Spectrum or similar.

DAY 2 (THURSDAY): COPENHAGEN
Breakfast at the hotel.

Copenhagen, Scandinavia's largest and most lively city, is one of Europe's most romantic capitals with its old castles, churches, harbors, and squares. The morning panoramic sightseeing tour is a perfect introduction to “Wonderful Copenhagen” and begins with a drive towards the City Hall Square where the famous pedestrian street “Stroeget” begins. Passing by Tivoli Gardens and onwards past the New Carlsberg Glyptotheque and the National Museum. Next, it is the Old Stock Exchange and the Naval Church. We drive past the Kings New Square, the home of the Royal Danish Theatre with the world-famous ballet, then through the old canal area, Nyhavn, with its picturesque houses and boats. We continue to the impressive Gefion Fountain and the Royal residence, Amalienborg Palace. Finally, we stop by the landmark of Copenhagen, the statue of the Little Mermaid. During the tour, you will also see  Christiansborg Palace from the outside, as well as Rosenborg Castle, which houses the Crown Jewels. The tour ends at the hotel.

Optional: Experience Copenhagen like a Dane.
See and get to know the city from another perspective, together with your local guide. Take a boat trip and see all the main attractions, palaces, churches, towers, and modern architecture, from the water, sailing through idyllic canals and around the harbor. Back on land, take the Copenhagen Metro and visit Torvehallerne food market. Here you will have some free time to explore the many stalls with local foods and beverages and to enjoy the relaxed and informal atmosphere that characterizes the Danes. Tour ends in the city center or at your hotel, at your choice.

Overnight in Copenhagen at the Hotel Scandic Spectrum or similar.

Day 3 (FRIDAY): COPENHAGEN-OSLO
Breakfast at the hotel and free time (Morning at leisure)

Optional: Excursion to Rosenborg Palace
The Rosenborg Palace is a fairytale-like Renaissance palace in central Copenhagen, surrounded by enchanting gardens. It is famous for housing a beautiful collection of Danish crown jewels. The Rosenborg palace was built by Danish king Christian IV, “the Builder King”, in 1606 as a country summerhouse. It is one of the most stunning examples of Christian IV’s numerous architectural projects. The museum in the palace is divided into two parts: the palace interiors and the cellars where the crown jewels are displayed. Your visit to Copenhagen won’t be complete without seeing this Renaissance pearl of architecture! 

In the afternoon transfer to the pier by private coach to embark on the DFDS Seaways overnight ferry. At approximately 14:15 departure to Oslo.

Stay on board Ferry in an outside cabin with private facilities.
The ferry also has bars, shops, and more to enjoy Buffet dinner will be served on board.

DAY 4 (SATURDAY): OSLO-EIDFJORD
Breakfast on board. Arrival to Oslo at 09:45, after disembarking we will board our private coach. We drive across Hoenefoss, Nesbyen surrounded by a landscape, which alternates between forests of pines and lakes to arrive in the beautiful Hallingdal Valley. Proceed through Gol followed by Geilo, a small town surrounded by mountains. We continue to Hardangervidda and visit the Voringfossen waterfall, and continue to Eidfjord, where our hotel is located. Check-in. The evening is at your leisure

Overnight in Eidfjord at the Hotel Quality Voringfoss or similar.

DAY 5 (SUNDAY): EIDFJORD-BERGEN
Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning you will cross the splendid Hardangerfjord, by travelling across Hardanger Bridge. This Bridge has one of the longest suspension bridge spans in the world. After reaching the other side, we will continue along the  fjord, passing by Nordheimsund and crossing birch forests until we arrive in Bergen – known as the capital of the fjords. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by 7 mountains the history of Bergen is closely connected with the sea and this is very noticeable in the city, especially at the city’s picturesque waterfront. The afternoon sightseeing tour introduces us to 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).
The evening is at your leisure.

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 6 (MONDAY): BERGEN-STALHEIM
Breakfast at the hotel.

The morning is at your leisure to further explore the stunning fjord capital of Bergen. Early afternoon departure from Bergen and travel to the historic town of Voss, with a stunning background of snow clad mountains. After a short break, the journey continues towards Naeroy valley where our hotel is situated. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the breath-taking views down the Stalheim Gorge.

Dinner, and overnight in Stalheim at the Hotel Stalheim or similar

DAY 7 (TUESDAY): STALHEIM-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 8 (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 Scandic Victoria or similar.

DAY 9 (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 10 (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  (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 11 (SATURDAY): STOCKHOLM DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel check-out.
Regular departure transfer from the hotel to Arlanda Airport