Highlights of Scandinavia
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight transatlantic flight to Copenhagen.
Day 2 - Arrive Copenhagen (2 nights) A warm welcome from our Tour Director at Copenhagen airport and transfers you to your hotel where we spend the next two nights.
Day 3 - Copenhagen sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast this morning we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour which reveals impressive sights such as the Renaissance Stock Exchange, Christiansborg Palace and the Little Mermaid - the statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's sad fairytale, among other highlights. After there's time at leisure to perhaps relax and get acquainted with Scandinavia's liveliest city, go shopping or maybe take a scenic excursion to North Zealand. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
Day 4 - Copenhagen - Stockholm (2 nights) This morning we cross the Oresund to Sweden. From here we travel north through lush forests and meadows to the resort of Gränna at the head of Lake Vättern. Then we continue northwards to beautiful island-ringed Stockholm, Sweden's capital. (Scandinavian Breakfast/ Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 5 - Stockholm sightseeing & at leisure This city is constructed on a maze of islands and criss-crossed by many bridges. Our guided sightseeing tour features the Royal Palace and City Hall. Later, with time at leisure, why not browse in the department stores for tableware and crystal or maybe visit Skansen Park" Then this evening, perhaps enjoy a candlelit dinner in Gamla Stan, the old town. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
Day 6 - Stockholm - Gjovik. Our first stop this morning is at the city of Orebro before travelling along the shores of Lake Vänern, into unspoiled Varmland and past the city of Karlstad. From here we continue across the Norwegian border, following the foaming waters of the Glomma River to Lake Mjøsa and Gjovik for dinner and overnight stay. (Scandinavian Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 7 - Gjovik - Sognefjord (Ardalstangen) (2 nights) After breakfast our day will begin with a visit to the Olympic town of Lillehammer. From here we continue on through the Jotunheimen Mountains to Lom, where we visit a stave church. Next we make our way Sognefjord, king of the Fjords, where we spend the night. We dine at our hotel this evening. (Scandinavian Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 8 - Sognefjord at leisure (Ardalstangen) A full day to enjoy the marvellous scenery on the glorious Sognefjord. Perhaps take an excursion on the Flam railway for views of magnificent waterfalls and mountains — or take a cruise along the narrowest Fjord in Scandinavia. Tonight we will enjoy dinner at our hotel. (Scandinavian Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 9 - Sognefjord (Ardalstangen) - Bergen We leave Sognefjord behind to travel through the mountains and reach the ski village of Voss. From here we continue our journey to the graceful 18th century city of Bergen. On our arrival an orientation tour features views of the Haakons Hall and Fish Market. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
Day 10 - Bergen — Ål This morning enjoy time at leisure perhaps to explore Bergen further. Then we will drive east across Eidefjord via the Voringfoss waterfall — Norway's most admired. Finally, we continue across the bleak Hardangervidda and via Geilo to our hotel in Ål.(Scandinavian Buffet)
Day 11 - Al - Oslo Today we travel through the narrow Hallingdal valley to emerge among the trim farms of Ringerike. Then on past the Tyrifjord to Norway's capital, Oslo. Here our guided sightseeing tour shows us the Old Cathedral, the Royal Palace plus a visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park. The remainder of your day is at leisure maybe to see the Kon-Tiki raft, view the ski-jump at Holmenkollen or shop for ski-sweaters and silverware souvenirs. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
Day 12 - Oslo - Gothenburg In the morning there's time at leisure to explore the city further or do some last-minute souvenir shopping Then we drive along a scenic route along the Skagerrak back into Sweden. We arrive in Gothenburg, the country's second largest city. An orientation drive shows us the city's main highlights. Tonight you may wish to mingle with the locals at the Liseberg Amusement Park. (Scandinavian Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 13 - Gothenburg — Copenhagen We drive along the coast of Sweden past Helsingborg and cross the Oresund to Copenhagen for the last night of our stay. Tonight, why not spend your last night in Scandinavia in the Tivoli gardens" Scandinavian Breakfast)
Day 14 - Copenhagen - Depart USA Say ggodbye to your travelling companions and to your Tour Director on your way to the airport for your flights home. (Scandinavian Breakfast)
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