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Scandinavia: Innovation in Nature.

Duration

8 nights 9 days

Tour type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Language

English

Embark on a spectacular 9-day journey through Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, where cutting-edge cities meet awe-inspiring landscapes. Discover Copenhagen’s charm, the fairy-tale streets of Odense, and Aarhus’ cultural vibe. Sail across the North Sea to Norway’s breathtaking fjords, visit Viking heritage sites, and ride a cable car over Bergen. Cruise the majestic Sognefjord, explore Oslo’s architectural wonders, and wander through Stockholm’s island-studded old town. Conclude with a visit to Helsingor’s historic Kronborg Castle before returning to Copenhagen. A perfect blend of innovation, history, and nature’s finest scenery.

Great Scandinavia

Itinerary

COPENHAGEN

Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.

COPENHAGEN – ODENSE – AARHUS

In the morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Danish capital with a local guide. Copenhagen is the largest Scandinavian city, and full of contrasts, the popular Tivoli, Christiansborg Palace, the terraces of Nyhavn, and The Little Mermaid. We will then 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. We continue on to AARHUS and our accommodation.

AARHUS – KRISTIANSAND FERRY – KRISTIANSAND – STAVANGER

We will travel to HIRTSHALS, where we will take a ferry crossing the North Sea to Norway. A three-hour voyage to KRISTIANSAND. We will continue along Norways southern coastline and enjoy its stunning landscapes. Next stop in FLEKKEFJORD, a town with its wooden houses and tiny restaurants on a fjord. Arrival to STAVANGER, a small picturesque town that has an active port by the fjord. Note: Ferry operation hours vary depending on the months. Normally you will have time to have lunch on the boat.

STAVANGER – BERGEN

Upon leaving the city, we will stop at the Swords in Rock monument, where we will be reminded of the Vikings, before continuing the very beautiful scenic tour. We 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. We will arrive in BERGEN at lunch time. We take a cable car trip to Mount Flyen which offers amazing views of the town and Bergen fjord. There will be some leisure time later to enjoy the capital city of fjords.

BERGEN – SOGNE FJORD – OSLO

More fantastic landscapes today, images of Norway’s interior region fjords, glaciers, lakes, and forests. We will travel to SOGNEFJORD, Norway’s largest fjord. Before arrival, we will make a stop at the beautiful TVINDEFOSSEN waterfall. We will take a magnificent cruise between the cities of GUDVANGEN and AURLAND, and enjoy stunning landscapes during this hour-and-a-half voyage. We continue our journey crossing magnificent snow-covered landscapes. We travel through Aurland Tunnel, the longest in the world. Next, a visit to BORGUND’s 12th-century wooden church (from the outside), which is considered Norway’s best-preserved medieval church. We arrive in OSLO, with free time to have a walk through its port, main streets, and the artworks at Frognerparken.

OSLO – OREBRO – STOCKHOLM

We include a sightseeing tour with a local guide of the Norwegian capital. This city combines its vibrant modern architecture with classical buildings, magnificent scenery, and large parks with sculptures. It has been nominatedas the “European green capital”. After the tour, free time. Departure for Sweden. Enjoy landscapes with forests and lakes. Next stop, in OREBRO, a town next to a beautiful lake with a castle and charming historic center. Timefor a stroll. Continuing to STOCKHOLM, arriving in the evening.

STOCKHOLM

Today we take a sightseeing tour of this very beautiful capital city built on 14 islands joined together. We will see the Gamla Stand or the City between the Bridges, the old quarter of the city, full of life where there are many monumental buildings such as the Nobel Museum, alongside the main square of Stortorget, which pays tribute to the winners of the Nobel Prizes, the Cathedral and the Royal Palace. Whenever possible, we will enjoy a pretty view from the Fjllgatan viewpoint. Then leisure time. We recommend visiting the museums and parks. Optionally, we suggest a visit to the City Hall and to the Vasa museum.

STOCKHOLM – HELSINGOR – COPENHAGEN

Leaving Stockholm, we travel south. After spending some time in the active coastal town of HELSINGBORG, we will take a ferry from Sweden to HELSINGOR in Denmark in the early afternoon. Enjoy some time in Helsingor, Hamlet’s hometown, where the great Kronborg Castle stands out, before we resume our trip to COPENHAGEN, arriving in the evening. Note: On holidays or during conferences, we may stay in Malm, a Swedish city located 25km from Copenhagen and connected by a fantastic suspension bridge.

COPENHAGEN

After breakfast, end of our services.