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Experience the stunning scenery of the majestic Geirangerfjord and the famous Sognefjord, explore Bergen and the capital of Norway, Oslo. This exclusive tour also includes Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden, often called the Venice of the North because of its many canals and waterways with extensions to Helsinki and Copenhagen.

Itinerary

Arrival in Bergen according to your own schedule and transfer on you own to your hotel.

Bergen is Norway’s second largest city, known as the capital of the west and gateway to the fjords. It is a UNESCO World Heritage city with Bryggen wharf, Mount Fløien and the fish market as central attractions.

Your tour escort will meet you at 7.50pm (before dinner) in the hotel lobby, where you’ll also meet your fellow travelers. Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel Admiral, newly renovated and located in charming old warehouse buildings that date back to 1904, right in the heart of Bergen near the harbor.

Drive by private coach to Voss where you’ll board the train for an excursion on the spectacular Flåm Railway. From Flåm, departure for a fjord cruise on the narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord from to Gudvangen. This area has been judged one of the most beautiful fjord landscapes in the world and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Continue by coach through the Stalheim Canyon and across the Vika

Mountains to Vangsnes, for the short ferry crossing to the beautiful resort of Balestrand. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, superbly located on the banks of the fjord and surrounded by

mountains.

Day free in Balestrand, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the

outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords. You may want to spend the morning relaxing on the hotel terrace, breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the spectacular views. We can also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel, or even go on foot up to the nearest mountains.

Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel.

Ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogn Fjord to Sogndal. The tour continues by road to Fjærland, passing under the Jostedal Glacier. Continue to Olden, then for an excursion in “Troll Cars” to visit the Briksdal Glacier. Afterwards a typical Norwegian lunch will be served in sight of the glacier. During the afternoon the tour continues via Loen and Stryn, to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. Enjoy a cruise on the Geirangerfjord, one of the narrowest fjords in Norway, from Hellesylt to Geiranger.

Surrounded by deep blue water and green valleys, you will also

experience magnificent waterfalls such as the "Seven Sisters" and the "Bridal Veil".

Dinner and accommodation at the excellent Union Hotel Geiranger, overlooking the Geirangerfjord.

After breakfast discover the roads that twist and turn through one hairpin bend after another to Geiranger Skywalk - Mt. Dalsnibba - to experience a panoramic view of one of the most scenically outstanding fjord area on the planet (weather permitting). Your journey continues across the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church. Continue via Lake Vågå, before

descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley to the popular tourist town of Lillehammer. Drive alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake, and arrive in Oslo, the capital, situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord.

Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel The Hub, centrally located close to the Karl Johan shopping boulevard.

The journey continues by coach towards the Swedish border,

crossing into the province of Värmland to arrive in the city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern. Lunch in Karlstad. After lunch, drive through a landscape of forests and sparkling lakes to reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon.

Dinner and accommodation in superior rooms at Clarion Hotel Sign, a first class centrally located hotel.

Discover Stockholm during a 4 hours city sightseeing with a local guide. Main sights of interest are the old town, the Royal Palace, the Parliament buildings, the Island of Djurgården and the City Hall (entrance included). Afternoon free in Stockholm. We can recommend a visit to the impressive Vasa Museum or one of the popular canal tours.

Accommodation in superior rooms at Clarion Hotel Sign. Please note that dinner is not included today, but your tour escort will gladly assist you with table reservations.

Continue on the Baltic Cruise to Helsinki.

Morning free in Stockholm. We can recommend the 2 hours boat tour “Under the Bridges of Stockholm”.

Afternoon coach transfer for embarkation on a luxurious cruise ferry of the Tallink Silja Line. 16.45 hrs: Start of your cruise to Helsinki, sailing slowly through the Stockholm archipelago past numerous small islands. Buffet dinner on board.

Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from the cabin.

Visit Helsinki in the morning during a 3 hours city sightseeing with local guide. Sights of interest are the Sibelius Monument and Park, the Senate Square and the Cathedral (no entrances included). Afternoon free for shopping or exploring this bustling city on the Baltic. At 5.00pm: Embarkation on Tallink Silja Line ferry for return cruise to Stockholm. Dinner and accommodation on board.

Buffet breakfast on board and arrive in Stockholm at 09.30am

Continuing to Copenhagen you will be driven through Southern Sweden to Lake Vättern. Stop for lunch. Continue to Jönköping and Malmö. Cross over the Øresund Bridge to arrive in Copenhagen during the early evening.

Dinner and accommodation in superior rooms at Phoenix Copenhagen Hotel, located in the city center by the charming Nyhavn harbour.

3 hours sightseeing tour of Copenhagen with a local guide. Sights of interest are the Christiansborg palace, the Royal theatre, the City Hall, the Royal palace Amalienborg, the old harbour of Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid, the Gefion fountain and the Rosenborg castle (no entrances included). Afternoon free in Copenhagen. We can recommend a tour

down the popular pedestrian shopping street – Strøget, or a guided boat tour on the canal.

Accommodation in superior rooms at Phoenix Copenhagen Hotel. Please note that dinner is not included today, but your tour escort will gladly assist you with table reservations.

After breakfast at your hotel, time free to further explore Copenhagen on your own, or transfer on your own to Copenhagen Airport - Kastrup in connection with your flight home.