Scandinavian Delight Tour

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Denmark Norway Sweden Finland Bergen Stavanger Hardanger Fjord Mt Floyen Overnight Cruise to Helsinki 

ITINERARY

Day 1: Copanhagen | Scandic Sydhavnen | No Meals

Transfer to hotel and free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon, or you can check the informative panels in the hotel reception area. Overnight in Copanhagen.

Day 2: Copenhagen – Odense- Arhus | Comwell | Breakfast

In the morning, comprehensive tour of the Danish capital with a local guide. Copenhagen is the largest Scandinavian city, and full of contrasts: the popular “Tivoli”, Christianborg Palace, the terraces of Nyhavn, the Mermaid… In the afternoon we travel to Jutland, passing through pleasant scenery on our way. En route we take a 20km bridge over the sea and stop at ODENSE, where we can visit its gothic cathedral and the house of Andersen. Arrival at AARHUS, accommodation. Overnight in Arhus.

Day 3: Arhus– Kristiansand – Stavanger | Scandic Stavanger City | Breakfast

We will travel to HIRSTHALS where we will take a ferryboat to Norway crossing the North Sea. A three-hour voyage to KRISTIANSAND (ferryboat operation hours vary depending on the months. Some time is normally reserved to have lunch on the boat). We will go along Norway’s southern coastline and enjoy its gorgeous landscapes. We will stop in a picturesque small town called STAVANGER, a beautiful town that has an active port by the fjord. Overnight in Stavanger.

Day 4: Stavanger – Bergen | Scandic Ornen | Breakfast

On leaving the city, we will stop at the “Swords in Rock” monument, where we will remember the Vikings before continuing on the very beautiful scenic tour. We will follow the route going through tunnels, bridges and travel some stretches by boat to go along the fjord coast of Norway. One of its undersea tunnels is the deepest one in the world. This stage gets more relaxed and spectacular with its two boat trips. Arrival in BERGEN at lunch time. We include a funicular trip to Mount Fløyen which offers amazing vistas of the town and Bergen fjord. There will be some free time later to enjoy the capitol city of fjords. Overnight in Bergen.

Day 5: Bergen – Oslo | Scandic Solli | Breakfast

Landscapes are still fantastic on this day: images of Norway’s interior region – fjords, glaciers, lakes and forests. We will travel to SOGNEFJORD, Norway’s largest fjord. Prior to arrival, we will stop at the beautiful TVINDEFOSSEN waterfall. We will go on a magnificent cruise between the cities of Gudvangen and Flam; fantastic landscapes during this two-hour voyage. We will continue our journey crossing magnificent snow-covered landscapes. We will go under Lærdal Tunnel, one of the longest in the world. Visit to BORGUND’s 12th century wooden church which is considered Norway’s best preserved medieval church. Arrival in OSLO. Free time check out its port, main streets, and the artworks at Frognerparken. Overnight in Oslo.

Day 6: Oslo – Stockholm | Quality Globe | Breakfast

We will spend some time in OSLO before departing for Sweden. Landscapes with forests and lakes. Stop in Karlstad for a stroll and lunch. Arrival in STOCKHOLM in the afternoon. Overnight in Stockholm.

Day 7: Oslo – Stockholm | Quality Globe | Breakfast

Sightseeing tour of this gorgeous capital city built on 13 interconnected islands. Water is everywhere. We will visit Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town, as well as the museum area in Skansen and the broad avenues in the city centre. We recommend visiting its museums and parks. We also recommend visiting the Town Hall and the Vasa ship museum. Overnight in Stockholm.

Day 8: Stockholm -Turku Ferry | Onboard Ferry | Breakfast

Free day in Stockholm. In the evening we will board a modern ferry, overnight accommodation in double cabins with private bathroom to go to Finland.

Day 9: Turku Ferry – Helsinki | Scandic Grand Marina | Breakfast

We recommend you to go to the ship deck at sunrise; we arrive to Finland by sailing along Aland Islands, contemplating hundreds of islands covered by forests. We shall see mesmerizing landscapes from the sea. Disembarkation and time to walk around TURKU, a city with a very strong Swedish influence. We continue our journey to the neighbor city of NAANTALI, very picturesque town of wooden houses next to the sea. We will later arrive in HELSINKI, time for lunch. Free afternoon, you will be able to get to know this city, with its old market, the Russian influence in its buildings and churches.

Day 10: Helsinki | Scandic Grand Marina | Breakfast

Freeday at leisure.

Day 11: Departure | Breakfast

After Breakfast, End of our services.

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