General Information

Duration:

12 Days

Location Start:

Copenhagen

Location Finish:

Stockholm

Phone:

888-806-7226

Fax:

6082888071

Payment Types:

Cash, Paypal, Travellers Cheque, Payment Transfer

We Speak:

English

Itinerary

Day 1

Overnight transatlantic flight from your U.S. gateway city

Day 2

CopenhagenArrive in Copenhagen and take your transfer (included) to your centrally located hotel. As evening approaches, join your tour escort for a festive dinner at the memorable Tivoli Gardens.
Accommodations: Hotel Square, an elegant and unique hotel with a fabulous location on Town Hall Square, D

Day 3

Copenhagen – Oslo After a leisurely breakfast, a three-hour city tour of Copenhagen awaits. You will see City Hall, Christiansborg Palace, the Old Stock Exchange, Nyhavn Canal and the new Opera House. Photo stops will be made at the Royal Residence, Amalienborg Palace and the famous Little Mermaid. Take the afternoon to stroll the pedestrian street, Størget, before a coach at 3:30 pm takes you to the DFDS Pier for your 5:00 p.m. departure. Enjoy your evening with the many opportunities for entertainment on board!
Accommodations: DFDS Ship, inside cabins, B, D

Day 4

Oslo After a generous breakfast buffet, disembark at 9:15 a.m. to board your coach to take you for a three-hour city tour starting at 10:00 a.m. Sites include Akershus Fortress, Parliament, City Hall and the Royal Palace. A visit to Vigeland Park follows to see the unparalleled sculptures of Gustaf Vigeland. Continue with a drive toward Holmenkollen to see the famous ski jump. Lunch is on your own before checking in to the hotel.
Accommodations: Clarion Royal Christiania Hotel, one of Oslo’s modern and most comfortable first class hotels, B, D

Day 5

Oslo – Geilo Today’s journey meanders along the shores of the Tyrifjord to Hadeland for a visit to Norway’s oldest glassworks factory. Continue through the Halling Valley via Gol to the historic stave church in Torpo. End in Geilo at a famous ski resort for dinner and overnight.
Accommodations: Hotel Highland Park, situated in the beautiful mountain resort of Geilo, B, D

Day 6

Geilo – Flåm – Stalheim After famous regional specialties for breakfast, catch your 10:15 a.m. train to Myrdal. Upon arrival, change to the famous Flåm Railway, arriving in Flåm at 1:05 p.m. Lunch is on your own before a 3:00 p.m. departure on an express boat for a two-hour cruise on the Aurland and Nærøy fjords, nestled in the arms of the majestic Sognefjord Mountains. In Gudvangen, disembark at 5:00 p.m. and drive the narrow road to your mountaintop hotel in Stalheim.
Accommodations: Stalheim Hotel, a hotel with a spectacular view of the Nærøy Valley, B, D

Day 7

Stalheim – Bergen – Hardangerfjord – Stalheim Today is a full-day excursion to Bergen. Following your arrival in Hanseatic Bergen, your guide will take you on a short orientation tour of the wharf displaying the Fish and Flower Market. After a few free hours in this charming city, you return to Stalheim via an alternative route along the shores of the Hardangerfjord and Steindalsfossen Falls.
Accommodations: Stalheim Hotel, B, D

Day 8

Stalheim – Sognefjord – Geiranger After another delectable breakfast, descend to Vinje, where the ferry crosses from Vangsnes to Hella. This panoramic journey continues by ferry along the idyllic Fjærlandfjord. Here, you delve into the Jostedal Glacier before continuing through Skei and Loen along Horningdal Lake to Hellesylt. You end with an unforgettable cruise at 5:00 p.m. threading through the fjords to see the famous Seven Sisters Waterfall, then to Geiranger.
Accommodations: Hotel Geiranger, situated on the banks of the majestic Geirangerfjord, B, D

Day 9

Geiranger – Lillehammer Awake and enjoy a short drive to Dalsnibba for an unparalleled view of Norway’s surroundings. From here, a stop will be made for the perfect opportunity to see one of the few remaining stave churches in Lom. After a quick look at the home of the trolls—Gudbrands Valley—get ready to experience the feel of the ‘94 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. After a short orientation of the sites, stroll the Størgata before dinner.
Accommodations: Hotel First Breiseth, a centrally located and newly renovated hotel, B, D

Day 10

Lillehammer – Karlstad – Stockholm Today’s journey crosses the Swedish border through the forest-clad landscape into Karlstad. After lunch next to the beautiful Klaralven River make your way along the 13th King’s Road to the final destination, Stockholm.
Accommodations: First Amaranten, a modern 4 star hotel with a superb location,B

Day 11

Stockholm Following another impressive breakfast, you embark on a private three-hour city tour of Stockholm. You will visit City Hall, the site of the Nobel Peace Prize banquet. Then enjoy a panoramic view of Fjellgatan Street, Royal Palace and Parliament ending with a stroll in Gamle Stan (Old Town). Spend the afternoon at your leisure to shop or jump on a canal cruise of the many islands in of Stockholm.
Accommodations: Hotel First Amaranten, a modern 4 hotel with a superb location, B

Day 12

Stockholm After breakfast, the tour ends. Either take your transfer (included) for your transatlantic flight home or continue your stay with The Nordic Company’s many extension options. B

Extra Information

Inclusions -

11 breakfasts, 7 dinners

Exclusions -

Passport and visa expenses

Extras -

The Grand Scandinavian Holiday continues to be one of our most popular tours, featuring the best and the brightest destinations in Scandinavia. We look forward to planning your memorable holiday and introducing you to the spectacular spirit of Scandinavia! Call us today!