Grand Scandinavian Holiday

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Detailed Trip Description

This fully escorted program features three of the most inviting capitals in Scandinavia. Travel through “Wonderful Copenhagen, Oslo and Bergen as well as the magnificent fjords and scenic countryside of Norway ending in charming Stockholm, Sweden.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
Commercial Flights

Overnight transatlantic flight from your U.S. gateway city.


Day 2 - Copenhagen, Denmark

 
Arrive in Copenhagen.
Airport Transfers

Take your transfer (included) to your centrally located hotel.

Hotels

Hotel Square, an elegant and unique hotel with a fabulous location on Town Hall Square, D

Food and Dining

As evening approaches, join your tour escort for a festive dinner at the memorable Tivoli Gardens.


Day 3 - At Sea

 
Copenhagen – Oslo.
Sightseeing

After a leisurely breakfast, a three-hour city tour of Copenhagen awaits. You will see City Hall, Christiansborg Palace, the Old Stock Exchange, Nyhavn Canal and the new Opera House. Photo stops will be made at the Royal Residence, Amalienborg Palace and the famous Little Mermaid. Take the afternoon to stroll the pedestrian street, Størget.

Sea Cruises

A coach at 3:30 pm takes you to the DFDS Pier for your 5:00 p.m. departure. Enjoy your evening with the many opportunities for entertainment on board! DFDS Ship, inside cabins, B, D


Day 4 - Oslo, Norway

 
Sightseeing

After a generous breakfast buffet, disembark at 9:15 a.m. to board your coach to take you for a three-hour city tour starting at 10:00 a.m. Sites include Akershus Fortress, Parliament, City Hall and the Royal Palace. A visit to Vigeland Park follows to see the unparalleled sculptures of Gustaf Vigeland. Continue with a drive toward Holmenkollen to see the famous ski jump.

Hotels

Lunch is on your own before checking in to the hotel. Clarion Royal Christiania Hotel, one of Oslo’s modern and most comfortable first class hotels, B, D


Day 5 - Geilo, Norway

 
Oslo – Geilo.
Sightseeing

Today’s journey meanders along the shores of the Tyrifjord to Hadeland for a visit to Norway’s oldest glassworks factory. Continue through the Halling Valley via Gol to the historic stave church in Torpo.

Hotels

End in Geilo at a famous ski resort for dinner and overnight. Hotel Highland Park, situated in the beautiful mountain resort of Geilo, B, D


Day 6 - Geilo, Norway

 
Geilo – Flåm – Stalheim.
Trains

After famous regional specialties for breakfast, catch your 10:15 a.m. train to Myrdal. Upon arrival, change to the famous Flåm Railway, arriving in Flåm at 1:05 p.m.

River Cruises

Lunch is on your own before a 3:00 p.m. departure on an express boat for a two-hour cruise on the Aurland and Nærøy fjords, nestled in the arms of the majestic Sognefjord Mountains. In Gudvangen, disembark at 5:00 p.m. and drive the narrow road to your mountaintop hotel in Stalheim.

Hotels

Stalheim Hotel, a hotel with a spectacular view of the Nærøy Valley, B, D


Day 7 - Bergen, Norway

 
Stalheim – Bergen – Hardangerfjord – Stalheim.
Sightseeing

Today is a full-day excursion to Bergen. Following your arrival in Hanseatic Bergen, your guide will take you on a short orientation tour of the wharf displaying the Fish and Flower Market. After a few free hours in this charming city, you return to Stalheim via an alternative route along the shores of the Hardangerfjord and Steindalsfossen Falls.

Hotels

Accommodations: Stalheim Hotel, B, D


Day 8 - Norway

 
Stalheim – Sognefjord – Geiranger.
Ferries

After another delectable breakfast, descend to Vinje, where the ferry crosses from Vangsnes to Hella. This panoramic journey continues by ferry along the idyllic Fjærlandfjord. Here, you delve into the Jostedal Glacier before continuing through Skei and Loen along Horningdal Lake to Hellesylt. You end with an unforgettable cruise at 5:00 p.m. threading through the fjords to see the famous Seven Sisters Waterfall, then to Geiranger.

Hotels

Hotel Geiranger, situated on the banks of the majestic Geirangerfjord, B, D


Day 9 - Lillehammer, Norway

 
Geiranger – Lillehammer.
Sightseeing

Awake and enjoy a short drive to Dalsnibba for an unparalleled view of Norway’s surroundings. From here, a stop will be made for the perfect opportunity to see one of the few remaining stave churches in Lom. After a quick look at the home of the trolls—Gudbrands Valley—get ready to experience the feel of the ‘94 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. After a short orientation of the sites, stroll the Størgata before dinner.

Hotels

Hotel First Breiseth, a centrally located and newly renovated hotel, B, D


Day 10 - Stockholm, Sweden

 
Lillehammer – Karlstad – Stockholm.
Sightseeing

Today’s journey crosses the Swedish border through the forest-clad landscape into Karlstad. After lunch next to the beautiful Klaralven River make your way along the 13th King’s Road to the final destination, Stockholm.

Hotels

First Amaranten, a modern 4 star hotel with a superb location. B


Day 11 - Stockholm, Sweden

 
Sightseeing

Following another impressive breakfast, you embark on a private three-hour city tour of Stockholm. You will visit City Hall, the site of the Nobel Peace Prize banquet. Then enjoy a panoramic view of Fjellgatan Street, Royal Palace and Parliament ending with a stroll in Gamle Stan (Old Town).

River Cruises

Spend the afternoon at your leisure to shop or jump on a canal cruise of the many islands of Stockholm.

Hotels

Hotel First Amaranten, a modern 4* hotel with a superb location, B


Day 12 - Stockholm, Sweden

 
Airport Transfers

After breakfast, the tour ends. Either take your transfer (included) for your transatlantic flight home or continue your stay with The Nordic Company’s many extension options. B


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