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12 Days

 May-September

Day 1: Departure
 Our tour begins with an overnight flight to Copenhagen. 

Day 2: Arrive Copenhagen
Arrive Copenhagen Airport. Transfer to hotel in connection with individual flight arrivals. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.

 Day 3: Copenhagen
Today starts with a 3 hour guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn, and of course the famous Little Mermaid. In the afternoon you are free to explore this fairytale city. In the evening you will be taken to dinner at the Tivoli Gardens. Accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.

Day 4: Copenhagen - Oslo
You will have this morning free in Copenhagen.  Possibility to visit the Carlsberg Glyptothek or the popular pedestrian shopping street - Stroget. Afternoon transfer by coach from hotel to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at 5:00 pm. Enjoy your first Scandinavian smörgåsbord dinner as you cruise gently up the Kattegat. Accommodations in 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC.

Day 5: Oslo
Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast as you cruise along the enchanting Oslo Fjord. Arrival in Oslo at 9:00 this morning. Upon arrival, you will have a guided tour of the Norwegian capital. You will visit the world-famous Viking Ships, the Polar exploration ship Fram, and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. This afternoon's excursion will take you to Holmenkollen for a birdseye view of the city and fjord far below. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel, a modern first class hotel centrally located near the Royal Palace. 

Day 6: Free Day in Oslo
Today you will have a free day in Oslo. The bustling Aker Brygge Harbor, the Akershus Fortress, and other popular attractions are all within walking distance of your hotel. Your tour escort will assist you in planning your day.  Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.

Day 8: Oslo - Bergen
After breakfast depart from Oslo, driving to the mountain resort of Geilo for a delicious buffet lunch at Bardøla Mountain Hotel. The tour continues across the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau, stopping at Fossli to admire Norway’s highest waterfall, Vøringsfoss, with a vertical drop of 180 m. Descend to the lovely Hardanger Fjord then take a short ferry crossing, before continuing via Voss and Dale to Bergen, capital of Western Norway and gateway to the fjords. Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel Admiral, perfectly located overlooking the old Bryggan Harbor in the heart of the city. 

Day 8: Bergen
This morning you will have a guided tour of Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish & Flower Market, the ancient Maria Church, Hanseatic Quarter, old Bryggen Harbour and other famous sights. You will also experience a ride on the funicular railway to Mt. Fløien for breathtaking views of the city and fjord far below. Afternoon will be free in Bergen. Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel Admiral.
Day 9: Bergen - Balestrand
Today starts with a scenic tour along the idyllic Hardanger Fjord, followed by breathtaking ascent of the famous Stalheim Canyon with unforgettable views of the Nærøy Valley, its mountain peaks and waterfalls. Buffet lunch will be on board one of our sightseeing boats, followed by a fjord cruise from Gudvangen to Balestrand. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the narrow Nærøy Fjord, followed by the majestic mountain slopes of the Sogn Fjord, also known as the King of the Fjords. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, beautifully situated overlooking the Sogn Fjord in a magnificent mountain setting.

Day 10: Balestrand - Geiranger
Enjoy some spectacular views of the fjord and mountains as you ascend the Gaular Mountain Road this morning. After driving alongside lovely Lake Jølster, stop for lunch and have a close-up view of the Jostedal Glacier. Next we will descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, then drive via Loen and Stryn to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. One hour’s cruise by ferry along the unforgettable Geiranger Fjord with its cascading waterfalls and narrow gorges. Disembark in Geiranger. Dinner and accommodation at the famous Union Hotel, an excellent hotel overlooking the Geiranger Fjord.
Day 11: Geiranger - Oslo
More magnificent scenery today, as your tour crosses first the Grotli Mountains to Lom, then following Lake Vågå, descends the remarkable Gudbrands Valley, reknowned for its old farmsteads and beautiful river, to the world-famous town of Lillehammer. Stop for lunch. After lunch time to visit the Olympia Park, before continuing alongside Lake Mjøsa, to arrive back in Oslo during the early evening. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.
Day 12: Oslo - Home
A morning flight will bring us home by mid-afternoon.

Price Includes:

  • 9 nights accommodation including daily 3-course or buffet dinner and Scandinavian buffet breakfast, in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities.
  • 4 lunches on days 6,8,9 & 10.
  • Overnight cruise Copenhagen - Oslo, incl. accommodation in 2-berth outside cabin with shower/WC, buffet dinner and breakfast on board.
  • Entrance to Tivoli Gardens for dinner on day 2.
  • 3 hours guided tours of Copenhagen, Oslo & Bergen, incl. entrances to Viking Ships, Fram Museum and Maria Church.
  • Ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløien.
  • 3 hours cruise on Nærøy and Aurlands Fjords, and 1 hour’s cruise on both the Fjærland an Geiranger Fjords.
  • Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier.
  • All ferry crossings.
  • Luggage assistance at all hotels.
  • Scandinavia English-speaking tour escort throughout.
  • Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc.
  • Transfers airport/hotel on first and last days. Transfers to/from a different airport than the ones mentioned in the tour programm may incur a supplement

Price does not include:

  • Tips to driver, guides, and hotel staff
  • 5 lunches
  • Optional travel insurance

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