Five Scandinavian Capitals 12 Nights / 13 Days

Norway

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TOUR PLAN

Helsinki

Arrival in Helsinki. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day to familiarize yourself with this splendid city.

Overnight stay in Helsinki.

Helsinki – overnight ferry to Stockholm

In the morning go on a sightseeing tour of Helsinki (SIC) during which you will see the historical centre and the diplomatic quarters, the Presidential Palace, City Hall, the Parliament Buildings, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House. Stop at Senate Square, the Sibelius Monument and at the Temppeliaukio Church in the rocks.

The tour ends in the city centre.

In the early afternoon it is time to board a ship for an overnight cruise to Stockholm. Enjoy a Scandinavian buffet dinner on the ship. After dinner you can dance the night away in the nightclub, linger in the various shops, or enjoy the scenery.

Accommodation on board in comfortable 2-berth cabins

Stockholm

Enjoy a sumptuous Scandinavian breakfast buffet before arriving in Stockholm, but make sure to be out on deck as the ship sails into the beautiful Stockholm harbour. With its 24 000 islands, the Stockholm archipelago is quite unique. Disembark in Stockholm and go (on your own) to your hotel to check in.

Later go for a sightseeing tour (SIC). Stockholm is often called the “Beauty on Water” being built on 14 islands. See all of Stockholm by bus and by boat. Clients will enjoy a panoramic bus ride through the city viewing the best known sites and buildings. After one hour and a half, transfer to a boat to sail around the royal park of Djurgården and past the most inner archipelago islands.

Overnight stay in Stockholm

Stockholm – Oslo 

After breakfast go to the railway station and take a train from Stockholm to Oslo.

After arrival at Oslo, go to the hotel and check in. Rest of the day to familiarize yourself with Oslo city

Overnight stay in Oslo

Oslo

After breakfast go on a sightseeing tour of Oslo (SIC). This is an extensive sightseeing tour with many of beautiful and interesting sights. You will see downtown Oslo, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Holmenkollen and the Viking Ships. From Bygdøy museum peninsula you can return to the city centre by boat or bus.

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay in Oslo

Oslo - Flåm

After breakfast start on the famous “Norway in a Nutshell” trip. This unique tour takes you through some of the most magnificent scenery in and along the Norwegian Fjords! Your first stop will be in Myrdal where you change to the special Flåm line, a masterpiece of engineering set in wild and wonderful countryside of high mountains and thundering waterfalls.

Overnight stay in Flåm

Flåm – Bergen

After breakfast continue on the “Norway in a Nutshell” tour. In Flåm you board a boat that will take you on a 2 hour tour on the Aurland fjord, an arm of the Sognefjord. This is one of the narrowest fjord inlets in Western Norway, surrounded by mountains up to 1800 m. In Gudvangen you will be picked up by a bus that will take you to Voss where you change to a train that will take you to Bergen. On the way you will drive up the steep and spectacular Stalheimskleivane hairpin bends, from where you have a fantastic view of the Stalheim waterfall. Arrive in Bergen in the early afternoon. Bergen is Norway's second largest city. Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay in Bergen

Bergen - Copenhagen

In the morning go on a sightseeing tour (hop-on-hop-off).  The tour takes you through the central streets of Bergen, past the Fish Market, along the colourful port "Bryggen" with its wooden buildings from centuries back, and passing clusters of cosy, wooden houses so characteristic of Bergen. Later go on your own to the airport and depart by air from Bergen to Copenhagen. The rest of the afternoon is free to browse through the many fine shops throughout Copenhagen.

Overnight stay in Copenhagen

Copenhagen

After breakfast go on a sightseeing tour of Copenhagen (SIC). On the tour we pass by the Tivoli Gardens and the National Museum and Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament. Continue on to The Old Stock Exchange and across Kongens Nytorv, where you can see the Royal Theatre, world famous for its Royal Ballet. The tour continues past the colourful harbour district of Nyhavn to Amalienborg Palace - residence of the Royal Family. Here you have the opportunity of seeing the changing of the Danish Royal Guard. This is followed by a visit to the Gefion Fountain and the Little Mermaid, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy-tale. Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay in Copenhagen

Copenhagen - Reykjavik

Today it is time to say goodbye to Copenhagen and fly to Reykjavik after breakfast.

Transfer SIC to your hotel.

Rest of the day to familiarize yourself with this wonderful city.

Overnight stay in Reykjavik

Reykjavik

Breakfast at the hotel.

Later go on sightseeing tour (SIC). Reykjavik truly is a magical place to visit.

In the afternoon you have time to visit Reykjavik City Museum and enjoy a high-tech, interactive multi-media experience which will delight all the family. Technology meets history here as the museum's exhibition is centred round the excavation of a Viking longhouse dating from the 10th century.

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay in Reykjavik

Reykjavik

After breakfast, go on a Golden Circle tour. This classic tour will take you to three of Iceland’s most popular attractions, Gullfoss, Geysir and the National Park Thingvellir. Along the way there will stops at other interesting places. You will visit many exciting places but there will be enough time to enjoy everything!

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay in Reykjavik

Reykjavik- return flight

Today it is time to say goodbye to Scandinavia and fly home.

Airport transfer from the hotel SIC.

  • 1 night at Clarion Hotel Helsinki in Helsinki, including breakfast
  • 1 night in 2-berth Inside cabin on Viking Line, including breakfast
  • 1 night at Nordic C Hotel in Stockholm, including breakfast
  • 2 nights at Thon Hotel Opera in Oslo, including breakfast
  • 1 night at Fretheim Hotel in Flåm, including breakfast
  • 1 night at Scandic Hotel Ørnen in Bergen, including breakfast
  • 2 nights at Comfort Hotel Vesterbro in Copenhagen, including breakfast
  • 3 nights at First Hotel Kopavogur in Reykjavik, including breakfast
  • Buffet dinner on board the ship, including free drinks
  • Private transfer from the airport in Helsinki to the hotel
  • Sightseeing tour in Helsinki (SIC)
  • Sightseeing tour in Stockholm (SIC) by bus and boat
  • Sightseeing in Oslo (SIC)
  • Sightseeing in Bergen (hop-on-hop-off)
  • Sightseeing tour in Copenhagen (SIC)
  • Sightseeing tour in Reykjavik (SIC)
  • Return airport transfer in Reykjavik (SIC)
  • Golden Circle tour with guide (SIC)
  • 1st Class train ticket from Stockholm to Oslo
  • “Norway in a nutshell” tour from Oslo to Myrdal and with the famous Flåm train from Myrdal to Flåm, cruise on the fjords from Flåm to Gudvangen, bus from Gudvangen to Voss and train from Voss to Bergen
  • Airline tickets from Rovaniemi to Helsinki
  • Airline tickets from Bergen to Copenhagen
  • Airline tickets from Copenhagen to Reykjavik