SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS WITH FJORDS

DAY 1

ARRIVE COPENHAGEN

On arrival in Copenhagen. You will be met and transferred to your hotel by private vehicle.

Copenhagen was once a humble fishing village, but today it is the glittering capital of the Danish empire. Copenhagen is considered to be one of the world’s premier capitals of design and Scandinavia’s pre-eminent city. Overnight stay in Copenhagen.

DAY 2

COPENHAGEN

This morning enjoy a guided city tour of Copenhagen.

Explore the city by bus and boat. Pass by ‘Tivoli Gardens’ and the ‘New Carlsberg Glyptotek’ (an art museum) and continuing along four artificial lakes to the magnificent ‘Gefion Fountain’. Cruising through the harbour pass many towers and famous palaces in Copenhagen, not forgetting of course the ‘Little Mermaid’. Disembark boat in the heart of Copenhagen, only two minutes walk from the main shopping street ‘Stroget’. Later visit Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks. The park, which is located right in the centre of the city, has something for everyone. Overnight stay in Copenhagen.

DAY 3

COPENHAGEN – DFDS FERRY

The morning is free at leisure to explore the city on your own. Check out and transfer (not included) to the Cruise terminal for your cruise onboard DFDS Seaways to Oslo. The cruise departs at 17:00 hrs. Check in starts at 15:30 hrs. Overnight on DFDS Seaside, inside cabin as you sail towards Oslo.

DAY 4

ARRIVE OSLO

Today morning arrive in Oslo at 09:30 hrs.

Proceed on your own to hotel. Between the Oslo Fjord and the green hills of Oslomarka lies the Norwegian capital! The combination of city life and easy access to outdoor activities makes Oslo a unique destination.The rest of the day is at your disposal. Overnight stay in Oslo.

DAY 5

OSLO

Today discover Oslo City Tour.Explore the sunniest capital of Scandinavia on a half day city tour. Highlight Includes: Viegland Sculpture park and to the Ski Jump at Holmemkollen. Later see the viking ships at the Viking Ship Museum and the unique Polar ship farm in

the Fram museum. Overnight stay in Oslo.

DAY 6

OSLO – NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL – BERGEN

This morning proceed on your own to Oslo railway station as you begin the famous “Norway in a Nutshell” tour. The train ride takes you northwest in Norway, through the Halling Valley along sparkling rivers and ancient homesteadsand past small villages and cities and ascends the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau after passing Geilo and Ustaoset. Upon arrival Myrdal, change trains and continue on the famous Flåm Railway. The Flåm Railway has a lot to offer: Wild and beautiful mountains with snow-clad peaks, fertile pastures and historical traditions reaching back to pre-Christian times. This amazing railway is unique in the world, no other adhesion – type railway is steeper than the Flåm Railway. Throughout the 20 kilometre long stretch, you’ll get a wonderful view to some of Western-Norway’s most beautiful fjord and mountain scenery. The Flåm Railway displays some of the most daring and skilful engineering in Norwegian

railway history. Continue the “Norway in a Nutshell “tour with a boat from Flåm to Gudvangen. The boat trip along Aurlandsfjorden and Nærøyfjorden is another highlight of the tour, this fjord are on the Unesco world heritage list. These are the narrowest, most dramatic, and yet the most beautiful of the secondary fjords to the Sognefjord. Continue through

Nærøydalen from Gudvangen to Stalheim with bus. Arrival in Voss where you will change to train and go all the way to Bergen. A short walk to your hotel in Bergen. Overnight stay in Bergen.

DAY 7

BERGEN

Today enjoy of Bergen sightseeing on Hop on Hop Off Bus tour. Explore the cities most famous attractions. Visit the funicular, the aquariu, the Hanseatic museum, the Edward Grieg museum, the world famous fish market which offers variety of fresh food, flowers and sovenirs. Overnight stay in Bergen.

DAY 8

BERGEN – STOCKHOLM (BY FLIGHT)

Today morning transfer on your own to Bergen airport for the flight to Stockholm. (cost not included)

Upon arrival in Stockholm transfer on your own to the hotel. The Swedish capital is also called the “Venice of the North” because it is built on 14 islands. Explore Stockholm on your own. Stockholm is a city full of history and contradictions.. From the grand Opera house where splendid operas are staged to Skansen, the open-air museum and Zoo, where you can visit moose, dolphins, bears and much more, there’s never a reason to be bored. Overnight stay in Stockholm.

DAY 9

STOCKHOLM

Today morning enjoy Stockholm Open Bus Tour.

Discover Stockholm on open top bus tour and explore the city at your leisure, with the opportunity to hop on and off at conveniently located bus stops. The city is home to grand public buildings, palaces and has a rich cultural history.Our buses stop at carefully chosen spots including the City Hall, the Wasa museum and Skansen. The rest of the day is at your disposal to enjoy the Swedish capital on your own. Overnight stay in Stockholm.

DAY 10

STOCKHOLM – SILJA LINE FERRY- HELSINKI

The morning is free. In the afternoon check out and transfer (on your own) to the cruise terminal for a cruise onboard Silja Line for Helsinki. Cruise departs at 17:00 Hrs. Check in starts at 15:00 hrs. Overnight on board Silja Line (Inside Cabins) as you sail towards Helsinki.

DAY 11

HELSINKI

This morning you arrrive Helsinki at 09:55 Hrs. Proceed and transfer on your own to hotel. Finland boasts a green and pleasant capital, explore the country’s beautiful natural scenery. Helsinki’s location on the peninsula means wherever you go you won’t be far from the sea while its southern position assures that it enjoys a milder climate compared to the rest of the country. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Overnight stay in Helsinki.

DAY 12

HELSINKI

This morning, you will enjoy a self-guided Audio City Tour of Helsinki. The many sights include Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament Building, Olympic Stadium, Presidential Palace, Opera House, Finlandia House are amongst the highlights of this special tour. Stops will also be made at the Sibelius

Monument and if possible, at the Temppeliaukio Church. A visit to the Seurasaari Open Air Museum is recommended. It is located on a beautiful green island and represents all the different provinces of Finland giving an overall view of Finnish countryside life from the 18th to the 20th century. At present, there are 87 separate buildings at Seurasaari Museum. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay in Helsinki.

DAY 13

DEPART HELSINKI

This morning check out of the hotel as you are transferred to Helsinki Airport for your flight back home.

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