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ENJOY THE BEST OF SCANDINAVIA INCLUDING THE SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS AND THE STUNNING NORWEGIAN FJORDS. BETREATED TO THE RICHCULTURAL AND HISTORIC HERITAGE OF THESE CAPITALS AND THE WILD NATURE OF THE FJORDS. ENJOY THIS FABULOUS PART OF THE WORLD WITH ITS HISTORY AND NATURE

Itinerary

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

Optional: TIVOLI GARDENS

Departure from Hotel at 18:30

Duration: approximately 2,5 hours

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning we depart by private coach with our guide for a panoramic sightseeing tour of Copenhagen. This tour will be the perfect introduction to “Wonderful Copenhagen”. We begin with a drive towards the City Hall Square where the famous pedestrian street “Stroeget” begins. Passing by Tivoli Gardens and onwards past the New Carlsberg Glyptotheque and the National Museum. Next, it 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 is picturesque houses and boats. We continue to the impressive Gefion Fountain and the Royal residence, Amalienborg Palace. Finally, we stop by the landmark of Copenhagen, the statue of the Little Mermaid. During the tour, you can also delight in Christiansborg Palace from the outside, as well as Rosenborg Castle, which houses the Crown Jewels. The tour ends at the hotel.

Optional: Copenhagen like the Danes

Duration: 2,5 -3 hours

Includes: Metro ticket, Copenhagen Canal Cruise and local guide

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.

Optional: Rosenborg Palace

Departure from hotel at:09:00

Duration: 2,5hours

Includes: Metro ticket, Entrance to Rosenborg Palace and guide

In the afternoon transfer to the pier by private coach to embark on the DFDS Seaways overnight ferry. At approximately 2:15pm departure to Oslo. Buffet dinner will be served on board

Breakfast on board. Arrival to Oslo at 09:45am, after disembarking we will board our private coach. We drive across Hoenefoss, Nesbyen surrounded by a landscape, which alternates between forests of pines and lakes to arrive in the beautiful Hallingdal Valley. Proceed through Gol followed by Geilo, a small town surrounded by mountains. We continue to Hardangervidda and visit the Voringfossen waterfall, and continue to Eidfjord, where our hotel is located. Check-in.The evening is at your leisure

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will cross the splendid Hardangerfjord, by travelling across Hardanger Bridge. This Bridge has one of the longest suspension bridge spans in the world. After reaching the other side, we will continue along the fjord, passing by Nordheimsund and crossing birch forests until we arrive in Bergen–known as the capital of the fjords. In the afternoon, a panoramic sightseeing tour is included during which we will delight in St. Marys Church, Haakon’s Hall, the colourful and picturesque fish market and the old Bryggen area (No entrances included). The evening is at your leisure.

Optional:

Floeibanen –View Bergen from the peak of Mt. Floeyen

Duration: the journey takes 5-8 minutes

Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is at your leisure to further explore the stunning fjord capital of Bergen. Early afternoon departure from Bergen and travel to the historic town of Voss, with a stunning background of snow clad mountains. After a short break, the journey continues towards Naeroy valley where our hotel is situated. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the breath-taking views down the Stalheim Gorge. Dinner is included at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, the coach continues down the Naeroy valley to Gudvangen where we embark on a ferry along the Naeroy ord, one of the narrowest and most popular fjord journeys in Norway. Disembark in the stunning village of Flam where you will have some free time if you do not choose to join the optional tour with the famous panoramic train ride Flamsbana.

Optional:

Flamsbana (Available only by pre-booking

Duration: approximately 2 hours

Optional:Stegastein Viewpoint - min. 6 pers.

Duration: approximately 2 hours

After breakfast, we travel towards Oslo, leaving the mountains behind us. Early afternoon arrival in Oslo and check-in to the hotel. Experience a panoramic sightseeing tour of the Norwegian capital, beautifully situated by a fjord. We will enjoy the view from the Opera house, visit The Vigeland Park and pass the Royal Palace and the main street, Karl Johan. The tour ends at your hotelf rom where you will have the evening to further explore the Viking capital at your own pace

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Oslo and travel (by private coach or by train) to Stockholm, passing through Norwegian and Swedish forests and the region of Varmland, home of many Nordic legends. Late afternoon arrival to Stockholm, capital of Sweden, for check-in to the hotel. The evening is at your leisure

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide and depart by private coach for a 3-hour city sightseeing tour of Stockholm. The city, built on 14 islands, connected by 57 bridges, embraces the unique character of 13th century Old Town with modern high-tech architecture. Stockholm is proudly called “Beauty on Water”. The sightseeing tour includes the chance for an outside view of the historically significant City Hall, the place of the Nobel festivities. Feel the medieval atmosphere of the Old Town “Gamla Stan”, with its Cathedral and Stortorget, where the Stockholm Blood Bath took place. The tour also includes a drive to Fjallgatan where you will enjoy picturesque views of Stockholm. The tour ends at the hotel. The afternoon is at leisure.

Optional:

VASA Museum following regular sightseeing

Duration: approximately 2 hoursö Includes: entrance to Vasa Museum w/guided tour, private tour guide - Min. 10 pers.

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

Notes