• First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private
facilities
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local
taxes included.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
and a washroom onboard
• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional
multi-lingual Tour Directors.
• A qualified local city guide in Copenhagen, Oslo
and Stockholm.
• Ferry crossing from Denmark to Norway.
• Ferries across the
Boknafjord and Sognefjord.
• A stylish wallet, travel documents and
Welcome on Tour book with map.
• Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
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DAY
1: ARRIVE COPENHAGEN (2)
Welcome to Copenhagen! Unwind after check-in or spend time exploring Scandinavia's liveliest city. This evening, meet your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Reception. You will then enjoy an evening drive - the perfect introduction to Copenhagen. Hotel: Marriott (Deluxe) (2 nights)
DAY
2: COPENHAGEN SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Your morning sightseeing tour includes a walking tour through the area around the
Amalienborg Palace – an elegant quarter of 18th century buildings. Then explore the
historic centre seeing the 17th century Stock Exchange, the Christiansborg Palace,
the Neo-Classical Cathedral and the 19th century Theatre Royal – former home of
the Opera. Sitting on a rock in the harbour you will find the Little Mermaid – the
statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's sad fairytale. Later, perhaps visit the
Tivoli Gardens and enjoy a traditional Danish dinner. (SB)
DAY
3: COPENHAGEN – ODENSE – AALBORG
After breakfast this morning, head west and cross the bridge to the Island of Funen
and the town of Odense, Hans Christian Andersen's birthplace. From here continue
across the Jutland Peninsula en route to Aalborg which is a charming mixture of old
and new. (SB) Hotel: Radisson Blu Limfjord (MD)
DAY
4: AALBORG – STAVANGER
An early start as you head to Hirsthals where you board the ship to cross the
Skagerrak to the port of Kristiansand in Norway. After disembarkation rejoin your
coach and drive via Mandal and Flekkefjord to Stavanger, one of Norway's oldest
towns. (SB D) Hotel: Rica Forum (SF)
DAY
5: STAVANGER – BERGEN (2)
After breakfast enjoy a spectacular journey today as you island-hop from Stavanger
to the capital of the Fjords, Bergen. On this coastal highway you cruise fjords and
pass islands along the impressive coastline. Later, arrive in Bergen and experience
the history of this picturesque city on your orientation tour. Enjoy views of the 13th
century Haakons Hall and the bustling fish market. This evening enjoy a delicious Be My Guest dinner of Norwegian specialities. (SB) Hotel: Radisson Blu Norge (SF) (2 nights)
DAY
6: BERGEN AT LEISURE
Today is yours to explore all that Norway's most naturally beautiful city with its
brightly painted houses has to offer. Perhaps join an excursion to the home of the
Norwegian composer Edward Grieg. (SB)
DAY
7: BERGEN – FLAM RAILWAY – SOGNEFJORD (LEIKANGER)
This morning travel to the ski resort of Voss where you will take a train journey that
ascends 3,000 feet above sea level. Time at the top to admire the scenery before taking
the famous Flam railway – one of the most exciting railway journeys in the world! Breathtaking views of mountains and waterfalls await you before crossing over the
deep and magnificent waters of Sognefjord to your hotel in Leikanger. (SB D) Hotel: Sognefjord (F)
DAY
8: SOGNEFJORD (LEIKANGER) – GEIRANGER (2)
After breakfast, this morning's drive will take you along the spectacular Sognefjord.
Continue onwards through awesome glacier country. Wonderful views of
Geirangerfjord can be enjoyed as you descend to Geiranger town. (SB D) Hotel: Geiranger (SF) (2 nights)
DAY
9: GEIRANGER AT LEISURE
A full day to relax in the clear mountain air surrounded by the most breathtaking
scenery, which has been granted World Heritage status by UNESCO. Perhaps take
an excursion along the Trolls' Road and see the Seven Sisters waterfall. (SB D)
DAY
10: GEIRANGER – LOM – LILLEHAMMER
Today the magnificent views continue as you drive out of Geiranger. In Ottadalen
stop to visit the traditional Stave Church at Lom. From here continue through the
Gudbrandsdal Valley, which was the inspiration for Ibsen's 'Peer Gynt'. Finally arrive
in Lillehammer, the home of the 1994 Winter Olympics, where you spend the night.
Before dinner at the hotel, why not take a walk along Storgata or perhaps visit the
open-air museum at Maihaugan? (SB D) Hotel: Radisson Blu (F)
DAY
11: LILLEHAMMER – HAMAR – OSLO
Your first highlight this morning is at lakeside Hamar. Here see the unusual ice rink
built for the Olympics before making your way to Norway's capital, Oslo. On arrival
a guided sightseeing tour highlights the medieval fortress of Akershus, the Royal
Palace and a visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park. The rest of your day is at leisure.
Maybe visit the Kon-Tiki raft and Viking ship museum or perhaps shop for sweaters
and silverware? (SB) Hotel: Scandic KNA (SF)
DAY
12: OSLO – STOCKHOLM (2)
Today travel across the border into Sweden. From here continue via Karlstad on Lake
Vänern, and past the city of Orebro to the island-ringed capital of Stockholm for your
two-night stay. (SB) Hotel: Elite Marina Tower (F) (2 nights)
DAY
13: STOCKHOLM SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
The charms of this city are revealed on your morning sightseeing tour with an expert
local guide. See the Medieval Storkyrkan, Riddarholm Church, the Royal Palace, plus
a visit to the waterside City Hall where the Nobel Prize banquets are held. Later, there's time at leisure to browse through the fashionable stores or perhaps to visit
Sweden's version of Versailles. Tonight, join your fellow travellers and Tour Director
for a Farewell Dinner. (SB FD)
DAY
14: DEPART STOCKHOLM
This morning it is time to bid farewell to your new-found friends as your Scandinavian
tour comes to an end and you take home memories of the breathtaking scenery.
Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (SB)
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