| Spectacular Scandinavia & its Fjords
- Itinerary |
DAY 1 – UK – COPENHAGEN
After your scheduled flight to Copenhagen Airport, there are
complimentary transfers to the tour hotel at 10.30, 12.30 & 15.30hrs. Then you are at leisure to relax
or explore. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Drink and dinner at the hotel, followed by a visit to the glittering
lights and enchanting atmosphere of Tivoli Gardens. Hotel: Radisson SAS Scandinavia. (D) |
DAY
9 – GEIRANGER AT LEISURE
A day for relaxation
in beautiful surroundings with the most breath taking scenery,
which has been granted World Heritage status by UNESCO. Later
maybe take an excursion along the Trolls’ Road with outstanding
photo opportunities at the Seven Sisters waterfall! (BB,D) |
DAY 2 – COPENHAGEN SIGHTSEEING
Meet Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, gazing across the harbour this morning. Then visit the Christiansborg and see the Rosenborg and Amalienborg Palaces, and the Stock Exchange. Later, perhaps join a tour through the Danish countryside? (BB) |
DAY
10 – GEIRANGE - FJORDLAND
Begin your day with a highlight cruise on the mirror-smooth waters of Geirangerfjord, with its towering cliffs and waterfalls. Continue through glacier country for a scenic drive along the Sognefjord, before your ferry crossing to Laerdal. Hotel: Lindstrom. (BB,D) |
DAY
3 – COPENHAGEN - FREDERIKSHAVN
Cross over to the Island
of Fyn, to visit the home of Hans Christian Andersen in Odense.
The year 2005 marked the 200th anniversary of his birth and
the museum was completely refurbished for that event. Then
head to the Jutland peninsula and check into your hotel at
Frederikshavn, before enjoying a highlight dinner at a local
restaurant. Hotel: Scandic Stena Line. (BB,HD) |
DAY
11 – FJORDLAND - BERGEN
Sognefjord is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, and you cruise upon its majestic waters today. Now embark on a spectacular journey on the Flam Railway, ascending from sea level to 3,000 feet, with views of mountain scenery and roaring waterfalls. Your destination tonight is the historic port of Bergen, Norway's most naturally beautiful city, with its brightly painted houses. Hotel: Radisson SAS Royal. (BB) |
DAY
4 – FREDERIKSHAVN - STOCKHOLM
Bid farewell to Denmark
as you cross the waters of the Kattegat to Gothenburg. Continue
along the shores of Lake Vattern, to Stockholm, known as ‘the
city that floats on the water’. Hotel: First Hotel Amaranten.
(BB) |
DAY
12 – BERGEN SIGHTSEEING
Bergen still largely
looks to the sea for its living, as can be seen from the colourful
fish market, the largest in Scandinavia. Today is yours to
explore all that this exciting town has to offer, such as
the 13C Haakon’s Hall. Or perhaps take the funicular railway
to the top of the mountain? (BB) |
DAY 5 – STOCKHOLM SIGHTSEEING
With your local guide
visit the City Hall’s ‘Gold Room’ where the Nobel Prize banquets
are held. Then continue into the medieval island heart of
the city to view the cathedral, walk through the Old Town
and see the Royal Palace. Now a highlight visit to one of
Europe’s greatest attractions, the Wasa Galleon - a marvellous
impression of life on board a 17C naval vessel. (BB) |
DAY
13 – BERGEN - OSLO
This morning travel east through the rugged landscape of the Hardangervidda, over scenic mountains and through ski-resorts on your way to the Norwegian capital Oslo. Hotel: Radisson SAS Scandinavia. (BB) |
DAY
6 – STOCKHOLM - FALUN
Travel via Lake Malaren to Sigtuna, once the Viking capital and now boasting Sweden’s smallest City Hall. Then to Uppsala, seat of Scandinavia’s oldest university to visit the Cathedral where the Swedish kings were crowned. Later, travel through rural Dalecarlia to the ski resort of Falun. Hotel: Park Inn Bergmastaren. (BB,D) |
DAY
14 – OSLO SIGHTSEEING
A guided sightseeing
tour today passes the Royal Palace, as well as the spires
and ramparts of Akerhus Castle, the 14th century fortress
guarding the harbour. At Frogner Park view the controversial
Vigeland Sculptures, before a special Highlight visit to the
Viking Long Ship Museum. Tonight, why not enjoy a celebration
dinner at a traditional restaurant? (BB) |
DAY
7 – FALUN - LILLEHAMMER
A scenic drive along the shores of Lake Siljan in the Dalarna region, brings you to Nusnas, to witness wooden horses being made. Continue deep into the forested heart of Sweden, passing Salen, the starting point for the annual cross country skiing marathon. Cross into Norway and pass the Olympic ice skating rink called the ‘Viking Ship’ at Hamar, on your way to Lillehammer. Hotel: Rica Victoria. (BB) |
DAY
15 – OSLO - UK
Your tour ends with
a transfer to Oslo Airport at 07.15 & 10.15 hours. (BB) |
DAY
8 – LILLEHAMMER - GEIRANGER
This morning enjoy a visit to the Maihaugen open-air museum to see old Norway’s rural life come alive. Now continue to the Norwegian Fjordland - a wonderful world of soaring mountains, icy glaciers and rivers which cascade thousands of feet into green valleys below. Follow Peer Gynt’s valley enjoying vistas of waterfalls, lakes and snow-capped peaks to reach Lom with its 12th century Stave Church. Now its on to the remote village of Geiranger, a superb setting overlooking fjords & mountains. Hotel: Union.
(BB,D) |
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