Trans-Scandinavian #2 The Best of Northern Europe

Day 3: Stockholm

Arrive in Stockholm in the morning. Transfer to the hotel and luggage drop off. Meet your Swedish guide for Stockholm walking city tour. During the tour, you explore the brilliant Old Town that is one of the biggest and most well-preserved medieval Old Towns in Europe and see the famous Royal Palace, the Stockholm Cathedral and the City Hall. Then go underground to discover Stockholm Metro with its piece-of-art subway stations. Return to our hotel in the downtown for check-in. Afternoon free at leisure to explore the city.

Day 4: Stockholm - Copenhagen

Enjoy delicious Swedish breakfast and the morning in Stockholm. The city consists of fourteen islands, and as a walking city, offers you constantly changing and breathtaking views on water, forests, parks and beautiful architecture. Transfer to the railway station to take Stockholm - Copenhagen high-speed train. The panoramic train journey will take 5 hours. It passes the famous Øresund Bridge, an engineering marvel connecting two countries. Transfer to the hotel in Copenhagen and check-in. The evening is free at leisure.

Day 5: Copenhagen

After breakfast set off on enlightening walking city tour of Copenhagen with our experienced local guide. First, witness the famous Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony at the front gates of the Rosenborg Castle. Enjoy the views of the City Hall and Royal Christiansborg Palace, stroll across Kongens Nytorv and see the buildings of the Old Stock Exchange and the Royal Theater. Visit the colourful harbour of Nyhavn where you see the gorgeous Amalienborg Palace. Taste traditional Danish Smørrebrød for lunch in one of the local harbour cafes. Afternoon free at leisure. You can continue exploring the city on your own and visit other city highlights of your choice, the Gefion Fountain, the Little Mermaid statue or do some shopping at Stroget street.

Day 6: Copenhagen - Gothenburg

Take a train from Copenhagen to the Swedish town of Gothenburg (4 hours). On arrival, transfer to your cosy hotel in the downtown to drop off your bags before lunch break. After lunch (not included) take a walking city tour to explore the old Haga district, visit the famous Fish Market, see the modern Opera House and the Maritime Center (no entrances included) and take a walk at the famous Avenue with plenty of cosy restaurants, cafes, and pubs. Evening free at leisure.

Day 7: Gothenburg - Oslo

After breakfast head to the railway station to catch a train to Norway’s capital (3,5 hours train ride). Arrive at Oslo and check-in at the hotel. The evening is free at leisure.

Day 8: Oslo

After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on a walking city tour. Start with a visit to one of the major Scandinavian treasures - the famous Frogner Park, informally known as the Vigeland Park named after its founder Gustav Vigeland. Spend some great time strolling through this beautiful park and enjoying its extravagant sculptures and unique Scandinavian nature. Proceed to other famous Oslo attractions, including the Royal Palace and the Akershus fortress (entrances not included). Afternoon free at leisure of for optional tours of your choice.

Day 9: Oslo - Flam - Bergen

After breakfast, we pick up your luggage and send it straight to Bergen, our final destination. Then we embark Oslo-Myrdal train (5 hours) where we change to a Flåmsbana railway. The train ride between Myrdal and Flåm is considered to be the World’s most scenic train journey, This trip is a perfect chance to admire the mind-boggling nature and picture-postcard scenery of Norway. Time for lunch in Flam before boarding a ferry to Bergen (twin cabin, en-suite bathroom). The ship will take you through the magnificent Sognefjord for about 5 hours. In the evening arrive at Bergen, check-in and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Bergen

After breakfast, join Bergen walking city tour. Bergen is the quintessential Nordic fishing town and a perfect example of classic Scandinavia, a place of tranquillity, natural beauty and harmony. During the tour, we a walk through the famous Bryggen district, visit the Fish Market and experience a fantastic Floibanen Funicular ride, one of Norway's best-known attractions. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner in Bergen, famous for its fish and seafood.

Day 11: Departure from Bergen

Departure day. At the appropriate time, check out of your hotel. Here your Trans-Scandinavian adventure ends. Alternatively, you might embark on a Fjords cruise departing from Bergen daily or opt for other exciting tours from Bergen.