Denmark
Finland
Norway
Sweden
+ Flåmsbana
Dates:
June - September 2023
Duration:
11 days
Group:
10-20 ppl
Submit to the subtle beauty of Northern Europe. From fascinating capitals to gorgeous scenery, discover everything Scandinavia is so famous for. Travel by train, ferry, and coach through Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Ride the world's most scenic railway line, cruise the "King of Fjords", tour the Royal palaces, taste local specialities. Experience the vibe of the capitals on our guided tours and small towns' unbeatable Nordic charm on our fully escorted small group tours.
Helsinki → Stockholm → Copenhagen → Gothenburg → Oslo → Flam → Bergen
Day 1: Arrive at Helsinki
Welcome to Finland! Meet your guide and fellow travellers at a welcome dinner at the local restaurant where we will enjoy the finest Finnish cuisine. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Helsinki - Ferry to Stockholm
Set off for a guided walking city tour in Helsinki. Start with the City Hall, pass by the Parliament House, the great Lutheran Cathedral and the Sibelius Monument. Helsinki is one of the world’s top 10 most livable cities, it is also famous for its Art Nouveau architecture. Enjoy the day in the city before taking the evening transfer to the Port of Helsinki to board our overnight ferry to Sweden (twin cabin, en-suite bathroom). The journey takes around 15 hours and there are lots of cafes and restaurants on board. Relax and take time to enjoy the great sceneries of the Baltic Sea. Your cabin is an equivalent of a comfortable 3+ star hotel room with en-suite bathroom.
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.
Accommodation
Best-rated & centrally located 4* hotels
1 night at the ferry Helsinki - Stockholm (twin cabin, en-suite bathroom)
Meals
Breakfasts daily at the hotels
Welcome dinner in Helsinki (day 1)
Smørrebrød lunch in Copenhagen (day 5)
Farewell dinner in Bergen (day 10)
Guided tours
Helsinki walking tour
Stockholm walking tour
Copenhagen walking tour
Gothenburg walking tour
Oslo walking tour
Bergen walking tour
Transport
Ferry Helsinki - Stockholm, twin cabin (en-suite bathroom)
Train Stockholm - Copenhagen
Train Copenhagen - Gothenburg
Train Gothenburg - Oslo
Train Oslo - Myrdal - Flam
Ferry Flam - Bergen
The Fløibanen funicular (Bergen)
Group transfers to/from ferry terminals & all railway stations as per the itinerary (for group tours only)
Private transfers for arrival/departure flights (for private tours only)
Support
24/7 phone/WhatsApp support line
The group tour is fully escorted by English-speaking tour director
English-speaking guides
Not Included
International flights
Transfers from/to airport for arrival/departure (for group tours)
Meals not mentioned
Personal expenses
Experience Flåmsbana - one of the World's most scenic train rides
Enjoy a traditional Smørrebrød and the best of Scandinavian delicacies
Cross the Baltic Sea from Helsinki to Stockholm
Take a scenic boat ride through the Sognefjord, “The King of Fjords”
Witness piece-of-art subway stations of Stockholm Metro
See the Royal Guard Changing ceremony in Copenhagen
Arturo Chaltelt
USA
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Juan Torres & Family
Mexico
worldcup experience (A+) It is great when companies do exactly what you paid for. Host Anna, was amazing at answering all questions and posting in the WhatsApp groups the timings and what to expect in each of the stages of the trip. Seats could have been a little better but we were told that it was a Fifa decision.
Jorge Oller
Costa-Rica
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USA
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USA
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Australia
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