Scandinavia Capitals with Fjords

13 DAYS 12 NIGHTS

Scandinavia Capitals with Fjords

Highlights

Visit – Copenhagen, On Board The Cruise, Oslo, Bergen, Stockholm, On Board The Cruise, Helsinki

Famous as the land of the midnight sun, unique culture, and great city life, Scandinavia is truly a unique part of Europe. This region offers diverse activities ranging from dog sledding with the Sami in the east to island-hopping in the south, skiing in the north to visiting manor houses and castles in the south. Denmark is a small country made up of the Jutland Peninsula and over 500 islands with an abundance of places to visit. Copenhagen is located in Sjaelland, an island bejeweled with ancient castles associated with the northern royal family. Danish spirit provides the visitors with feelings of relaxation and tranquility in the happy atmosphere. Norway, the land of beautiful fjords Oslo, the capital and home to the Nobel Peace Prize award, is a bustling city guaranteed to charm any visitor. Bergen is the gateway for touring fjords and is home to a number of world heritage sites. Sweden is the land of forests and lakes, boasts off bustling cities where cutting edge design mixes with rich cultural heritage. Stockholm is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, due to the archipelago system it is built around.

Finland is a must visit destination in Northern Europe, with its breathtaking natural surroundings, refined culture, and sophisticated lifestyle. Helsinki, the capital city is very charming and beautiful. This scenic capital boasts off endless carpet of forest with lakes in between and a few small farms towns.

Hub

Ex Copernhagen

Itinerary

DAY 01 | Arrive- Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Welcome to Denmark – The Land of Light!
On arrival in Copenhagen, you will be welcomed by our local representative and transferred to your hotel.
This city was once a humble fishing village, but today it is the glittering capital of the Danish empire.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Copenhagen.

None (meals on your own)

DAY 02 | Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Discover Copenhagen by bus and boat, with a cruise on the harbor and entrance to Tivoli Gardens (On your own).
Enjoy a guided city tour of Copenhagen by bus and boat. Pass by ‘Tivoli Gardens’ and the ‘New Carlsberg Glyptotek’ (an art museum) and continuing along four artificial lakes to the magnificent ‘Gefion Fountain’. Cruising through the harbour pass many towers and famous palaces in Copenhagen, not forgetting of course the ‘Little Mermaid’. Disembark boat in the heart of Copenhagen, only two minutes walk from the main shopping street ‘Stroget’. Later visit Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks. The park, which is located right in the centre of the city, has something for everyone.

Note: The tour starts from a city centre point, transportation to and from the hotel is not included.

Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 03 | Copenhagen – DFDS cruise
On board the cruise, Denmark
The morning is at leisure to enjoy the city.
Later, transfer from hotel to the cruise terminal in Copenhagen and embark onboard the DFDS Seaways to Oslo. Relax in some of the finest onboard facilities and enjoy the oboard entertainment.

Note: The cruise departs at 1645 hours. Check-in starts at 1500 hours.
Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 04 | Oslo
Oslo, Norway
This morning, transfer from cruise terminal to hotel in Oslo on your own.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city. You can opt to take a walk around Sognsvann Lake or try cross-country skiing along any one of Oslo’s numerous public skiing trails. The green trails along the river are a great place to escape the city and get a breath of fresh air.

None (meals on your own)

DAY 05 | Oslo
Oslo, Norway
Explore Oslo on a city tour (On your own).
Enjoy a city tour of Oslo.The highlight includes a visit to the Viegland Sculpture park and Holmemkollen hill to enjoy ski jump. Later, visit the viking ships at the Viking Ship Museum and the Fram museum.
Note: The tour starts from a city centre point, transportation to and from the hotel is not included

Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 06 | Oslo – Norway in a Nutshell – Bergen
Bergen, Norway
This morning, transfer from hotel to train station in Oslo to board your train to Berge on your own.
On arrival in Bergen, transfer to the hotel on your own.
Transfer from train station in Oslo to train station in Bergen via Myrdal, en route enjoy Norway in a Nutshell tour and a boat trip (Train / Boat / Bus).
Travel from Oslo to Bergen, en route enjoy the Norway in a Nutshell tour.
Experience the charms of Norwegian fjords on Norway in a Nutshell tour. The train travels through the Halling Valley passing along the sparkling rivers, ancient homesteads, and small villages. On arrival in Myrdal, embark onboard the famous Flam Railway and admire the wonderful view of Western-Norway’s most beautiful fjord and mountain scenery. Disembark and board a boat from Flam to Gudvangen. As you sail along, admire the narrowest, most dramatic and beautiful Aurlandsfjorden and Naeroyfjorden fjords. Later, board a bus from Gudvangen and travel to Voss via Stalheim to board the train for Bergen.
Note: Travel from bus terminal to train station in Voss is on your own as the station is at minute distance.

Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 07 | Bergen
Bergen, Norway
Enjoy the city of Bergen (On your own).
Hop-on our double decker buses to see the highlights of this beautiful city and hop off at some of the most popular attractions, which include the Funicular, Aquarium, the Hanseatic Museum and Schotstuene as well as the home turned museum of the famous composer- the Edward Grieg Museum, receives thousands of visitors from all over the world. Even the local Tourist Information Centre is an attraction on its own, right- housed in The Old Bergen Exchange, built in 1862 and containing the famous Fresco Hall with murals painted by Axel Revoid that have been long recognised as a national treasure.
Note: The tour starts from a city centre point, transportation to and from the hotel is not included

The rest of the day at leisure for independent activities.

Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 08 | Bergen – Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden
This morning, transfer from hotel to airport in Bergen for your flight to Stockholm.
Note: Flight cost not included.
On arrival in Stockholm, proceed and check in to the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 09 | Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden
Embark on an open bus tour of Stockholm (On your own).
This morning, embark on an open bus tour and see the grand public buildings, and palaces. The buses stop at chosen spots including the City Hall, the Vasa Museum and Skansen.

Note: The tour starts from a city centre point, transportation to and from the hotel is not included

The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.

Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 10 | Stockholm – Helsinki
On board the cruise, Sweden
The morning is at the leisure for independent activities.
Later, in the afternoon, transfer from hotel to the cruise terminal in Stockholm to board the Silja Line cruise for Helsinki.
Relax in some of the finest onboard facilities and enjoy the on board entertainment.
Note: Cruise departs at 1700 hours. Check-in starts at 1500 hours.
Breakfast at hotel.

DAY 11 | Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
This morning, arrive in Helsinki and transfer to the hotel on your own.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Helsinki on your own.

Breakfast on board the cruise.

DAY 12 | Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
Discover Helsinki on an audio city tour (On your own).
This morning, explore Helsinki on an audio city tour. The highlights include a visit to the Senate Square, Uspenskii Cathedral, Parliament House, Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Presidential Palace, Opera House and Finlandia Hall. Later, visit the Sibelius Monument, the Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open Air Museum.

Note: The tour starts from a city centre point, transportation to and from the hotel is not included. Entrance Fees not included.

The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city.

Breakfast at the hotel,

DAY 13 | Depart Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
Today, you will be transferred from hotel to airport in Helsinki for your flight back home.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Inclusions

• Accommodation as per the itinerary.
• Transfers as per the itinerary.
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
• Meals as per the itinerary.
• Overseas travel insurance.
• Copenhagen – Oslo: DFDS Seaways (Inside Cabin) Stockholm – Helsinki: Silja Line (Inside Cabin)
• Oslo – Bergen: Norway in Nutshell (Second class)

Hotels

2 Nights in Copenhagen at Copenhagen Crown Hotel

1 Night in On Board The Cruise with DFDS Seaways

2 Nights in Oslo at Comfort Hotel Borsparken

2 Nights in Bergen at Thon Hotel Orion

2 Nights in Stockholm at Best Western

1 Night in On Board The Cruise with Silja Line

2 Nights in Helsinki at Helka Hotel

Prices

As per the Itinerary.

Location

Europe