Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Stockholm
Arrival in Stockholm the capital of Scandinavia. We welcome you at Arlanda airport and escort you to your hotel. We provide you a small tour orientation to prepare you for an exciting vacation ahead. Take some time to walk in the nature. Escape the stress of the modern life and experience stillness and silence – be one with nature and enjoy the freedom and clean, clear air. The Northern skies are brilliant with stars and despite there not being any actual daylight, the darkness is far from heavy. Relax in the comfort of your hotel and refresh for starting your trip.
Day 2: Stockholm sightseeing
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, start the day by discovering the "Beauty on water", Stockholm which was founded in the 13th century and is built on 14 islands surrounded by water so clean that you can swim and fish right in the capital city. Explore the old part of Stockholm, Gamla Stan with the Houses of Parliament, the Great Cathedral and cavernous Stockholm Palace. See the City Hall, constructed in the National Romantic style where each year on December 10th the Nobel price banquette takes place; take a walk through cobbled streets lined with medieval buildings. The Old Town is in direct contrast with today’s modern city centre. Discover the Nordic culture and visit Nordiska Museum and the famous National museum, Sweden's largest art museum. In itself, the building is a striking feature of the Stockholm cityscape. Its architectural design, modeled on that of Florentine and Venetian Renaissance buildings, evokes Italy - the home of the fine arts. Relax for the day in the coziness of your hotel.
Day 3: Around Stockholm - cruise to Helsinki
After breakfast we visit the country side of Stockholm and first visit Sigtuna - the oldest town in Sweden. It is a lively little town of 6500 inhabitants. Founded in 980 AD it is the oldest still existing town in Sweden and the place where the first coins were minted. Then we visit Steninge Palace consists of a beautiful 18th century palace and a national heritage stone barn with an art glassworks, candle-making facility, factory outlet, gallery and restaurant. The palace itself was built in 1705 as the result of a love story between Carl Gyllenstierna and the Swedish queen dowager Hedvig Eleonora. The best architects, stucco artists and craftsmen of the time were hired.
Uppsala - visit Scandinavia’s oldest university and cathedral. Old Uppsala with its ancient viking burial mounds has a newly inaugurated museum. Uppsala castle has also been the scene of many dramatic events. Over the years Uppsala has been the home of many internationally recognized persons such as the botanist Carl von Linné, the former UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld and the film director Ingmar Bergman. Today, Uppsala is Sweden’s fourth largest city and a centre of scientific skills and knowledge. This is also the religious centre of Sweden and residence of the Archbishop. By evening we are ready for the ship cruise to Finland over the Baltic sea. You may like to checkout on the choice of delicacies amongst various restaurants on board.
Day 4: Helsinki sightseeing - cruise to Stockholm
Wake up in the surrounds of Baltic sea after a night filled of music and dance on board the ship to enjoy a sumptuous buffet breakfast. Enjoy the cold Baltic breeze freshen your soul on the ship deck or enjoy the Scandinavian spa. Do not loose site of the never ending islands on your way. This is the famous archipelago of Sweden.
Arrive in Helsinki by 10 AM and board the site seeing bus. Helsinki is a modern European cultural city whose urban cosmopolitan lifestyle exists in perfect harmony with nature. Surrounded by the sea and its own exotic archipelago, Helsinki offers visitors an endless number of possibilities. Throughout its history, Helsinki has existed in the crosscurrents of the East and West. The colourful layers of history can be seen everywhere; its modern architecture, cutting-edge design and high-technology have attracted international recognition for the city and made it the style city of Scandinavia. We visit the Old Market Hall, White Cathedral (Lutheran) at the Senate Square and Uspenski Cathedral (Orthodox). By evening we are back in our cabin to start the journey back to Stockholm.
Day 5: Transfer to Malmö
After breakfast on board, arrive back in Stockholm by 10 AM. Transfer by train to Malmö. The six hour bus journey to Malmö takes you through natural forests of Sweden. We take a lunch break near the lake Vättern near the city of Jönköping. We take a short look at the second largest lake of Sweden before continuing our journey to the south. We arrive to the border town of Malmö and relax for the evening. Malmö is the southern most town of Sweden facing Denmark's capital city of Copenhagen. It houses the famous The Turning Torso a marvel of modern architecture.
Day 6: Malmö sightseeing - Copenhagen
Malmö is the southern most town of Sweden facing Denmark's capital city of Copenhagen. Sightseeing starts with visit to the tallest building in Scandinavian the famous The Turning Torso a marvel of modern architecture and residential buildings. We then visit the Stortorget. The equestrian statue of King Karl X Gustav, who took Skåne from the Danes through the Roskilde Treaty of 1658, stands in the midst of the largest square in Malmö. Stortorget became Malmö's new marketplace and was the largest city square in Northern Europe for a very long time. Kockska huset, one of the most well-preserved 16th century buildings in Malmö, is of red brick with a richly ornamented stepped gable. The City Hall, finished in 1546, has undergone major changes over the centuries. In the 1860s, Helgo Zettervall redesigned the façade in the Dutch Renaissance style, much of which remains today. The Residence, the pale stuccoed building next to the City Hall, is now the home of the County Governor. The present façade dating from the 1850s was built in 17th century Renaissance style by one of the most prominent architects of the day, F.W. Scholander. After a visit to the Lilla Torget, we visit Folkets Park which was opened in 1893 and has always been a popular park and entertainment venue for the people of Malmö. In the evening we cross the Öresund bridge to arrive in Copenhagen
Day 7: Copenhagen sightseeing
The lovely city of Copenhagen, is the capital of Denmark. Copenhagen got its name from the word "köbenhavn", which means "Merchants harbour". It is a captivating, friendly city where there is always something wonderful around the next corner - to see, smell, taste, feel or listen to. There are the royal castles, the parks, the squares and the plazas, and not least, like a precious gem, Nyhavn, the New Harbour. Discover the architecture and museums which are famous all over the world. We start by visiting the Town Hall a good place to start exploration in any direction. Noble statues stand at its entry, on its roof and inside, where, among others, the writer Hans Christian Andersen and the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Niels Bohr are honored. We visit Jens Olsen's World Clock, with its exact calibration, in the lower portion of the Town Hall Tower. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Houses both a stunning classical collection and, somewhat incongruously, an assemblage of Danish impressionist and postimpressionist art. The building itself is a work of art and merits a visit (the central palm garden with murmuring fountains was cleverly designed to offer museum visitors a place to relax). We also visit The National Museum of Denmark / National Gallery and let's not forget The Little Mermaid, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale. The statue of the "Little Mermaid" is a favourite with most visitors.
Day 8: Transfer to Gothenburg
In the morning we start our journey through the picturesque Western coast of Sweden to arrive in Sweden's second largest city Gothenburg (Göteborg). We arrive there in the afternoon and spend sometime to discover the town on our own. Gothenburg is a friendly, cosmopolitan, relaxed city situated on the rugged, west coast offering cultural experiences, beautiful countryside, natural gateway to the west and birth place to the famous Volvo cars.
Day 9: Gothenburg sightseeing - to Oslo
Just sit back and let us show you around the best of gardens like Slottskogen. With 274 acres, this is the largest park in Gothenburg. First laid out in 1874 in a naturally wooded area, today it has beautiful walks, animal enclosures, a saltwater pool, bird ponds, and an aviary, as well as a children's zoo (open May to August). A variety of events and entertainment take place here in summer. We view the harbor part of which is connected by an overhead walkway to the shopping mall of Nordstan. In the afternoon we start a three hours journey by bus / train for Oslo.
Day 10: Oslo sightseeing
The port town of Oslo is the capital of Norway. Oslo celebrated its 1000 year anniversary in the year 2000. Until 1814, it was known as Christiania after the Danish-Norwegian king. The city is beautifully situated at the head of Oslo Fjord surrounded by forested ridges, and this very location gives Oslo unexpected qualities for a national capital. We start the day by exploring the Royal Palace, the City Hall, the Akershus fortress. Spend some time on the famous walking street Karl Johan Gate. In the afternoon, we visit the controversial Vigeland Sculpture park and the Historical Museum. You may also like to explore some of the exclusive boutiques on the Bogstadveien street in Majorstuen area at your own disposal.
Day 11: Transfer to Bergen
After breakfast, we start a day long journey by train to Bergen crossing many picturesque places. The picturesque Bergen is UNESCO World Heritage city, surrounded by seven mountains and opening out into the sea. The small, wooden houses cling to the hillside overlooking the city. Due to the Gulf Stream, Bergen is blessed by a surprisingly warm climate.
Day 12: Bergen sightseeing
Sightseeing starts with a tour to the Old Bryggen wharf and discover 900 years of Bergen's history through the ancient buildings and wooden houses, we also visit the Fish Market. After lunch we take the floibanen Funicular to the top of Mt. Floyen with a marvelous view of the city. During summers the restaurant at top of the mountain is opened daily.
Day 13: Departure
After breakfast spend the day in discovering Bergen on your own and wait for transfer to your onward destination.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost Includes:
- Daily breakfast in hotel as well as cruise to Helsinki
- Tour covers cities of Stockholm, Helsinki, Malmö, Copenhagen, Gothenburg (Göteborg), Oslo and Bergen
- Transfers from Airport to hotel
- Stay in 3 / 4 Star standard hotels
- All internal transport in Scandinavia
- Regular Sightseeing and entrances as per itinerary below
Cost Excludes:
- Porterage
- Meals, drinks, etc.
- International flights to and from Scandinavia
Also see tour packages in:
Europe
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
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Archeology/History
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