Scenic Scandinavia & its Fjords
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Copenhagen.
Day 2 - Arrive Copenhagen (2 nights) On arrival at Copenhagen airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in there's time to relax, unwind and perhaps explore Scandinavia's liveliest city. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. (Welcome Dinner)
Day 3 - Copenhagen sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour includes a walking tour through the area around the Amalienborg Palace — an elegant quarter of 18th century buildings. Then we will walk through the historic centre seeing the 17th century Stock Exchange, the Christiansborg Palace, the Neo-Classical Cathedral and the 19th century Theatre Royal — former home of the Opera. Guarding the harbour we'll see the Little Mermaid — the statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's sad fairytale. Our Tour Director will also show us a Hidden Treasure of the city. Later maybe visit the Tivoli Gardens and enjoy a traditional Danish dinner" (Scandinavian Breakfast)
Day 4 - Copenhagen — Odense — Aalborg After breakfast this morning we head west, and cross the bridge to the Island of Funen and the town of Odense, Hans Christian Anderson's birthplace. From here, we will cross to the Jutland Peninsula en route to Aalborg, a charming mixture of old and new, for dinner and overnight stay. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5 - Aalborg — Stavanger An early start as we head to Hirsthals where we board our ship to cross the Skagerrak to the port of Kristiansand in Norway. After we disembark we join our coach and drive via Mandal and Flekkefjord to Stavanger, one of Norway's oldest towns. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6 - Stavanger — Bergen (2 night) After breakfast we enjoy an amazing journey today as we island-hop from Stavanger to the "Capital of the Fjords" Bergen. On this coastal highway we cruise fjords and pass islands on this spectacular coastline. We arrive in Bergen at lunchtime and experience the history of this picturesque city on our orientation tour. We will enjoy views of the 13th century Haakons Hall and the bustling fish market. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
Day 7 - Bergen at leisure Today is yours to explore all that Norway's most naturally beautiful city, with its brightly painted houses, has to offer. Maybe join an excursion to the home of the Norwegian composer Edward Grieg followed by a cable car trip to the top of the mountain" (Scandinavian Breakfast )
Day 8 - Bergen — Flam Railway - Sognefjord (Leikanger) (2 nights) This morning we travel to the ski resort of Voss where we take a train for a journey that will take us 3,000 feet above sea level. Time at the top to admire the scenery before taking the famous Flam railway — one of the most exciting railway journeys in the world! We will enjoy spectacular views of mountains and waterfalls before cruising across the deep and magnificent waters of Sognefjord to our hotel in Leikanger.(Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 9 - Sognefjord (Leikanger) — Geiranger After breakfast, this morning's drive will take us along the spectacular Sognefjord. We continue onwards through breathtaking Glacier country. We'll have wonderful views of the Geirangerfjord as we descend to Geiranger where we stay for the next two nights. (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10 - Sognefjord (Leikanger) — Geiranger A full day to relax in the clear mountain air surrounded by the most breath taking scenery , which has been granted World Heritage status by UNESCO. Later maybe take an excursion along the Trolls" Road and see the Seven Sisters waterfall! (Scandinavian Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 11 - Geiranger — Lom — Lillehammer Today the breathtaking views continue as we drive out of Geiranger. Then along Ottadalen we stop to visit the traditional Stave Church at Lom. From here we continue through the Gudbrandsdal Valley, inspiration for Ibsen's 'Peer Gynt', to the home of the 1994 Winter Olympics — Lillehammer, where we spend the night. Before dinner at the hotel, why not take a walk along Storgata or perhaps visit the open air museum at Maihaugan" (Scandinavian Buffet/ Dinner)
Day 12 - Lillehammer — Hamar — Oslo Our first stop this morning is at lakeside Hamar. Here we view the unusual ice rink built for the Olympics, before making our way to Norway's capital, Oslo. On our arrival a guided sightseeing tour highlights the Old Cathedral, the Royal Palace and a visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park. After the rest of your day is at leisure. Maybe visit the Kon-Tiki raft, view the Olympic ski-jump at Holmenkollen or perhaps shop for sweaters and silverware. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
Day 13 - Oslo — Stockholm (2 nights) Today we travel across the border into Sweden. From here we will continue via Karlstad on Lake Vänern, and past the city of Orebro to the island-ringed capital, Stockholm for our two-night stay. Our Tour Director will show us another Hidden Treasure in this city of contrasts. (Scandinavian Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 14 - Stockholm sightseeing & at leisure The charms of this city are revealed on our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide. We'll see the medieval Storkyrkan, Riddarholm church, the Royal Palace, plus a visit to the waterside City Hall, where the Nobel prize banquets are held. Later, there's time at leisure to browse through the fashionable stores or perhaps to visit the Skansen Folklore Museum, the choice is all yours. This evening is at leisure. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
Day 15 - Stockholm — Copenhagen This morning we head towards Lake Vättern and the resort town of Gränna with its old wooden houses and the ruins of Brahehus Castle. From here we continue through meadows and forests to the coast where we cross the Oresund and are soon back in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, for the final night of our tour. Tonight, we join our fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner. (Scandinavian Buffet/ Farewell Dinner)
Day 16 - Copenhagen — USA Time to bid farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
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