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Essence of Scandinavia

9 Days / 7 locations in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway

Starting in Stockholm, this tour includes the Scandinavian capitals and the fascinating and wild nature of the Norwegian fjords. Enjoy a combination of diverse culture and historic attractions in the capitals and feel the essence of the North!.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Stockholm
Accommodation: Marriott Courtyard Hotel

Arrival to Stockholm Airport, meet & greet by our English-speaking representative, for Regular Arrival Transfer Service to the hotel for check-in (Please see notes below for this service). Please consult the welcome letter,which you will receive on check-in to your hotel, and kindly note where and when to meet your tour leader. A short welcome meeting will be held,where you will receive information on the upcoming tour program. The rest of the day is at leisure

Departures on May 05, 19 and June 09, 2016 the stay will be at Hotel Tivoli in Copenhagen.

 
Day 2     Stockholm
Accommodation: Marriott Courtyard Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel.In the morning, we meet a local guide and depart by private coach for a 3-hour panoramic city tour of Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. The city of Stockholm, built on 14 islands and connected by 57 bridges, embraces a unique character of 13th century Old Town with modern high-tech architecture. Stockholm's islands are bordered by Lake Mälaren in the west and the Baltic Sea in the east,where the archipelago with its 30.000 islands awaits exploration. The capital is a big city with a small town personality. Its handy size with short walking distances makes it easy to cover a lot in a short amount of time. Stockholm is proudly called “Beauty on Water” and the sightseeing tour, which includes a walk through the Old Town, passing the City Hall where the Nobel festivities take place, makes for a memorable morning tour. Discover a city of contrasts. Go back 750 years in time and feel the medieval atmosphere of Old Town "Gamla Stan" as you wander through narrow streets. You will see the seven hundred year old cathedral of Stockholm, seat of the archbishop,during your stroll through Old Town and get a chance to see Stortorget,where the Stockholm Blood Bath took place.We will also stop at Fjällgatan, where you will be able to enjoy the best view of Stockholm. (No entrances included). The tour ends at the hotel.The afternoon is at leisure.

 
Day 3     Stockholm - Copenhagen
Accommodation: Tivoli Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure by long distance coach, which will take us to the enchanting capital of Denmark, Copenhagen. During this trip, we will pass by beautiful Swedish countryside villages until reaching Malmø, situated by the Swedish coast directly across from the Danish capital. The two cities are connected by one of the longest bridges in the World –the Øresund Bridge. After crossing this impressive bridge, we will continue on to our hotel in Copenhagen.The remainder of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.

 
Day 4     Copenhagen
Accommodation: Tivoli Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will depart by private coach with your local guide for a 3-hour city sightseeing tour. This tour will be the perfect introduction to "Wonderful Copenhagen". We start with a drive towards the City Hall Square where the famous pedestrian street "Strøget" begins. We pass the Tivoli Gardens, dating back to 1843 and onwards past the New Carlsberg Glyptotheque and the National Museum. Next up is the Old Stock Exchange and the Naval Church. We drive past the Kings New Square, the home of the Royal Danish Theatre with the world famous ballet, then through the old canal area, Nyhavn, with its picturesque houses and vessels. We continue on to see the impressive Gefion Fountain and then make a photo stop at the Royal residence, Amalienborg Palace. Finally, we stop by a landmark of Copenhagen, the statue of the Little Mermaid, known from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.During the tour, we will also delight in Christiansborg Palace, housing the Danish Parliament and Rosenborg Castle, which houses the Crown Jewels. (No entrances included). The tour ends at the hotel. The afternoon and evening is at leisure for optional tours.

 
Day 5     Copenhagen - Oslo
Accommodation: First Hotel Millenium
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure by long distance coach, which will take us to the capital of Norway, Oslo.We leave wonderful Copenhagen behind and drive to Helsingør situated in the north of Zealand Island.Here we will embark on a short distance ferry to Helsinborg, in Sweden.After disembarking, we continue along the westcoast of Sweden until we reach Norway and Oslo at the end of the afternoon. Evening is at leisure

 
Day 6     Oslo - Geilo
Accommodation: Bardola Hotell
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning,we meet a local guide and board our private coach for a panoramic city sightseeing tour of the Norwegian capital, beautifully situated by a fjord. We will enjoy the view from the Opera house situated right on the Oslo fjord,where you will spend some time on the outside terrace area before heading off to Bygdoy Island. The Vigeland Park, one of the major Scandinavian cultural treasures, will welcome us with the sculptures of Gustav Vigeland, who dedicated his life to his artistic works. We will also pass by the Royal Palace and the main street, Karl Johan. The tour ends downtown, from where you will have some free time to explore the Viking capital at your own pace.In the afternoon, we continue our journey across Hønefoss, Nesbyen, surrounded by a landscape, where forests of pines alternatewith lakes; we arrive in the beautiful Hallingdal Valley. Just a few kilometres away, we will visit Gol followed by Geilo, a small town surrounded by mountains and famous for its Ski resorts. Arrival at the hotel followed by check-in. Dinner at the hotel is included.

 
Day 7     Geilo - Bergen - Voss
Accommodation: Fleischer
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, we board our private coach in the direction of Brimnes, where we will cross the newly inaugurated Hardanger Bridge to Bruravik. We continue our journey bordering the fjord, passing by Nordheimsund and crossing forests of birches until we arrive in Bergen. Here we will make a short visit to the internationally famous fish market of Bergen, where we will have free time for lunch (lunch not included). We continue with the second part of our panoramic visit (1.5-hour), which includes a walking tour through Bryggen (UNESCO World Heritage Site). At the end of the afternoon, we continue in the direction of the mountains and our hotel, located at the foot of a mountain in the heart of the valley. Arrival to the hotel in the evening (approximately 20:00) for check-in followed by dinner. (Dinner is included)

 
Day 8     Voss - Flam - Oslo
Accommodation: First Hotel Millenium
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, we depart from our hotel by private coach through the charming village of Gudvangen followed by a tunnel that takes us to Flåm, where there will be a stop. Flåm is located at the bank of the Aurland Fjord,a branch of the Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord of Norway. Optional tour: For those who wish to enjoy a journey along the Naeroy Fjord, between Gudvangen and Flåm, we optionally offer the possibility of buying, in situ or with preliminary reservation, a ferry trip of approximately 2-hours duration between Gudvangen and Flåm. The passengers not joining the optional tour will have approximately 3 hours of free time in Flåm.In the early afternoon, we leave Flåm through the Lærdal tunnel, the longest in Norway with its25.5km. We will make a quick stop (exterior stop –no entry) at the Stave Church of Borgund (built in 1100) and continue our journey via Hemsdalen, Gol and Hønefoss, arriving in Oslo at approximately 20:00

 
Day 9     Oslo
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. An English-speaking representative will meet you for the Regular Transfer Service to Oslo Airport*(Please see notes below for this service).

 

Notes

Please note! Regular Arrival Transfer Services included in the program are only available for transfers from the Airport in Stockholm & to the Airport in Oslo and only on the published official date of beginning & end of the tour. The transfers are escorted by an English-speaking representative from Borealis Destination Management and are shared with other fellow passengers;therefore,minor waiting time at the airport may occur. This transfer service is not valid for passengers with pre/post nights or passengers who require private transfers –for a supplement, private transfers can be reserved for these passengers.

Price Includes
Breakfasts, Buffet Style
2 Dinners As Mentioned in the Program
English Speaking Tour Escort from Day 1 to Day 6 Inclusive
All Touring by Private Coach, Including All Sightseeing Menti
Visits, Excursions and Entrances As Mentioned in the Program
Panoramic City Tours in the Cities of Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo & Bergen
Regular Transfers Stockholm and Oslo Airport
Porter Service at Hotels (Excluding Day 1 and 9
8 Nights at Hotels Mentioned in Standard Double/Twin Rooms With P
Price Does Not Include
 Air
 Optional Excursions
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