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The Heart of Scandinavia with the Norwegian Fjords

Enjoy this tour and explore its 3 capitals while travelling through some of the most beautiful parts of the Norwegian Fjords and the South of Scandinavia. The scenic highlights include the longest fjord in Norway - The S…

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The Heart of Scandinavia with the Norwegian Fjords
Duration14 days / 13 nights
TypeCircuit
DestinationsSweden, Norway, Denmark, Hordaland
ThemesAdventure

Overview

Enjoy this tour and explore its 3 capitals while travelling through some of the most beautiful parts of the Norwegian Fjords and the South of Scandinavia. The scenic highlights include the longest fjord in Norway - The Sognefjord, and the Briksdal Glacier. You will be travelling on the famous Flåm Railway and cruising the fjords by ferries and boat. Bergen, the Capital of the fjords, will surprise and enchant you. In Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo, there is plenty of time to enjoy the amenities on offer and to get to know these capital cities, each one of them with a distinct different atmosphere.

Itinerary

1Copenhagen

Upon arrival at Copenhagen’s airport, meet greet and transfer to hotel

In the early evening your Tour escort will arrange a get-together to give information about the tour and give you a chance to meet your fellow travelers

2Copenhagen

The day starts with a 3 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn and of course the Little Mermaid

Afternoon free for exploring this fairytale city

3Copenhagen-Oslo

Morning free in Copenhagen

Enjoy your first Scandinavian smorgasbord dinner as you cruise up the Kattegat

4Oslo

You will visit the world-famous Viking Ships Museum and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park

5Oslo

Day at leisure in Oslo. The bustling Aker Brygge Harbour, the Akershus Fortress, and other popular attractions are all within walking distance of thr hotel.

6Oslo-Lofthus

Departure from Oslo, driving to the mountain resort of Geilo for a stop. The tour continues passing the wild Hardanger Mountain Pleateau and the highest waterfall, Vöringsfoss, with a vertical drop of 180 m.

Descend to the lovely Hardanger Fjord where you will be spending the night at the traditional Ullensvang Hotel, situated at the waterfront

7Lofthus-Balestrand

Today you will travel to the Sognefjord starting with crossing the Hardanger bridge before a scenic train journey from Voss to Flåm. This train journey is one of the most famous in Norway and gives fantastic views of the fjord. In Flåm you will take a 2 hours cruise along the Aurlands, Naeröy and Sognefjord.

Continue by coach over the Vika mountains to Vangsnes, followed by a short trip by ferry crossing the Sognefjord.

Arrival in Balestrand in time for dinner and accommodation at the Kviknes Hotel, beautifully located overlooking the fjord

8Balestrand-Loen

Departure from hotel by coach to Fjaerland. Visit to the glacier Museum.

Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing the Jostedal Glacier (the largest in Europe) and the village of Skei.

Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier

The journey up to the glacier will be made in open troll cars to give you the best view

During the afternoon the tour continues to Loen

9Loen-Bergen

Depart Loen for Bergen. Once again drive the scenic road around Nord Fjord and Skei before arriving at Forde. The journey continues with a short ferry crossing from Lavik to Oppedal.

Arrive early evening in Bergen – a World Heritage City

10Bergen

This morning you will enjoy a city tour of this beautiful Old Hansa Town, surrounded by 7 mountains.

The tour escort will show you the Old Bryggen area and the popular Fish & Flower Market, the ancient Maria Church, Hanseatic Quarter, Old Bryggen Harbour and other famous sights.

11Bergen-Stockholm

Departure transfer to international airport outside Bergen

Take a flight to Stockholm – the capital of Sweden

Upon arrival at Arlanda International Airport in Stockholm, meet greet and transfer to hotel

12Stockholm

The day starts with a 3 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc. You will also visit the Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year

Afternoon free in Stockholm, with the possibility of visiting the famous Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours

13Stockholm

Day at leisure for independent activities. Your Tour Escort will help you with information and suggestions of what you can do and see in Stockholm during your free time

14Stockholm

Transfer to Stockholm International Airport for your departure flight

Included

  • Round trip ticket to Copenhagen, return from Stockholm (economy class)
  • One way ticket: Bergen-Stockholm (economy class)
  • Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport
  • Scandinavian DFDS Seaways Copenhagen – Oslo
  • Round trip train ticket: Voss-Myrdal-Flam
  • 13-night accommodation at hotels
  • Meal: daily breakfast, 5 dinners
  • English speaking local guides
  • All transfers by air conditioned motor coach
  • Half day city tour of Copenhagen
  • Half day city tour of Oslo
  • Half day tour of Fjaerland
  • Half day city tour of Stockholm
  • Local ferries in Norway according to program
  • Electric "troll cars" to the Briksdal Glacier
  • Entries to Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, Glacier Museum in
  • Fjaerland and City Hall in Stockholm
  • Assistance of our representative in Scandinavia

Not included

  • Airport taxes
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Travel insurance
  • All other expenses

Hotels

  • Clarion Hotel, Stockholm (3 nights)
  • Copenhagen Admiral Hotel, Copenhagen (2 nights)
  • Hotel Bristol, Oslo (3 nights)
  • Hotel Ullensvang, Lofthus (1 nights)
  • Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand (1 nights)
  • Hotel Alexandra, Loen (1 nights)
  • Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen (2 nights)