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Experience the Nordic world of
fjords, castles, glaciers, and the legacy of the Vikings. Travel by
train, ferry, and coach through Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. Cruise
through five fjords, including two that were both recently declared
UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to their outstanding beauty. Visit the
Norwegian Glacier Museum and then see an actual glacier. Visit a
well-preserved medieval port, a 12th-century wooden Stave Church, and
Danish castles and palaces. Enjoy time in Stockholm, Copenhagen, and
Oslo. History comes alive on this Scandinavia tour, from the Danish
Crown Jewels to three royal Viking ships, a 1628 Swedish warship, and a
Norwegian folk museum.Day 1: Arrive in Stockholm
Your Scandinavia tour begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel. A transfer is included from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel in the heart of this historic city. Meet your traveling companions at this evening's welcome reception and dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
Day 2: Discover Stockholm
Begin your discovery of Sweden's capital with a guided tour of the Vasa Museum, featuring the impressive Vasa, an ornate royal warship that sank in the harbor following its launch in 1628 and was raised in 1961. A sightseeing highlight is the impressive City Hall, where Nobel Prize festivities take place. In your free afternoon, perhaps take a canal tour, or walk through the cobbled streets of medieval Gamla Stan, or Old Town.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
Day 3: Journey to Toftaholm
Your Scandinavia tour takes you through the Swedish countryside today, past idyllic meadows, forests, and lakes. Arrive in lovely Toftaholm, where your lodging is a lakeside family-run hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Toftaholm Herrgård, Toftaholm, Sweden
Day 4: Wonderful Copenhagen
Depart Toftaholm to visit Sofiero Slott, a majestic castle built in 1865, featuring colorful rhododendron gardens. Continue your Scandinavia tour with a drive across the Oresund Bridge to Copenhagen, Denmark. Your hotel, designed by renowned architect Arne Jacobsen, is a fine example of modern Danish architecture.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 5: Danish Crown Jewels
Start your exploration of Copenhagen with a visit to Rosenborg Palace, built in Dutch Renaissance style, to see the Danish Crown Jewels. See The Little Mermaid statue commemorating Hans Christian Andersen’s book, and take a walking tour with a local guide along the Stroget, Copenhagen's main street. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 6: Visit an island castle and the Danish Riviera
Journey to North Sealand, a region of villages, palaces, lakes, and forests. Visit 17th-century Frederiksborg Castle – built in Danish Renaissance style on three islands in a small lake – and the Museum of the Danish Resistance 1940-1945. Savor local fare at a rustic country inn and drive the Yellow Roads along the "Danish Riviera" back to Copenhagen; board the overnight ferry to Norway.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Sailing aboard a steamer ferry to Oslo
Day 7: Sculptures and Viking ships
Enjoy awe-inspiring scenery as you cruise up Oslo Fjord. Upon arrival in Norway's capital, take in the Sculpture Park with 212 life-sized sculptures made by Gustav Vigeland, who devoted his career to the project. Visit the Viking Ship Museum, featuring three well-preserved Viking ships dating to 800 AD, found in royal burial mounds with fascinating artifacts. Explore Oslo’s many museums on your own in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania, Oslo, Norway
Day 8: Train to Flåm
Following a Norwegian buffet breakfast, board a train for a five-hour rail journey to Myrdal. Change trains and continue to Flåm, covering breathtakingly scenic terrain while descending 2,600 feet. Your Flåm hotel is within walking distance of Aurlandsfjord, one of Norway's most dramatic fjords, with its deep valleys and roaring waterfalls.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Fretheim Hotel, Flåm, Norway
Day 9: Cruise three fjords
Continue your Scandinavia tour with a cruise through Aurlandsfjord, followed by Naeroyfjord, a narrow, pristine fjord recently added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list for its outstanding beauty. Enjoy valley views during lunch in Stalheim, then visit the Stalheim Folk Museum for a glimpse at Norwegian life during different eras, from the Middle Ages to present day. Visit Hopperstad Stave Church, one of the 29 ornate wooden architectural masterpieces built in the 12th century that remain standing. Take a ferry across Sognefjord to the town of Balestrand.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Kvikne's Hotel, Balestrand, Norway
Day 10: All About Glaciers
Travel to the farming village of Fjaerland near the largest glacial area in continental Europe to visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum. Journey to Briksdal Glacier, set at the end of one of the Nordfjord's three branches. Drive to a mountain meadow where you have a choice of taking an optional hike (slightly strenuous) to the glacier’s tongue; the view makes it worth the effort. It’s a Scandinavia tour highlight!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Alexandra, Loen, Norway
Day 11: Geirangerfjord cruise
Take a cruise through Geirangerfjord, one of the longest, deepest, and most scenic fjords in the world, recently designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the sheer, crystalline rock walls rising 4,500 feet from the water, with waterfalls cascading over the edge. Upon arrival in the town of Geiranger, drive to a high overlook on Dalsnibba for memorable views when weather permits.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Alexandra, Loen, Norway
Day 12: Bergen’s historic wharf
Journey south past more photo-worthy fjords to the town of Bergen, located on the Byfjord. Your hotel is located in the city’s old wharf district, called Bryggen, featuring traditional wooden buildings and a medieval atmosphere. It was founded in 1070, and is one of the oldest large trading ports in Northern Europe. It’s now an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Bergen, Norway
Day 13: Edvard Grieg’s musical inspiration
Visit Troldhaugen, former home of Edvard Grieg, Norway’s foremost composer who is best known for his musical score for the play Peer Gynt. Return to Bergen to spend the afternoon at your leisure. Share your favorite Scandinavia tour experiences at tonight's farewell reception and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Bergen, Norway
Day 14: Homeward bound
Your Scandinavia tour ends in Bergen, Norway. A transfer from Radisson SAS Royal Hotel to Bergen Airport Flesland is included. Please allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in procedures.
Meals: Breakfast
Your Scandinavia tour begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel. A transfer is included from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel in the heart of this historic city. Meet your traveling companions at this evening's welcome reception and dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
Day 2: Discover Stockholm
Begin your discovery of Sweden's capital with a guided tour of the Vasa Museum, featuring the impressive Vasa, an ornate royal warship that sank in the harbor following its launch in 1628 and was raised in 1961. A sightseeing highlight is the impressive City Hall, where Nobel Prize festivities take place. In your free afternoon, perhaps take a canal tour, or walk through the cobbled streets of medieval Gamla Stan, or Old Town.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
Day 3: Journey to Toftaholm
Your Scandinavia tour takes you through the Swedish countryside today, past idyllic meadows, forests, and lakes. Arrive in lovely Toftaholm, where your lodging is a lakeside family-run hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Toftaholm Herrgård, Toftaholm, Sweden
Day 4: Wonderful Copenhagen
Depart Toftaholm to visit Sofiero Slott, a majestic castle built in 1865, featuring colorful rhododendron gardens. Continue your Scandinavia tour with a drive across the Oresund Bridge to Copenhagen, Denmark. Your hotel, designed by renowned architect Arne Jacobsen, is a fine example of modern Danish architecture.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 5: Danish Crown Jewels
Start your exploration of Copenhagen with a visit to Rosenborg Palace, built in Dutch Renaissance style, to see the Danish Crown Jewels. See The Little Mermaid statue commemorating Hans Christian Andersen’s book, and take a walking tour with a local guide along the Stroget, Copenhagen's main street. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 6: Visit an island castle and the Danish Riviera
Journey to North Sealand, a region of villages, palaces, lakes, and forests. Visit 17th-century Frederiksborg Castle – built in Danish Renaissance style on three islands in a small lake – and the Museum of the Danish Resistance 1940-1945. Savor local fare at a rustic country inn and drive the Yellow Roads along the "Danish Riviera" back to Copenhagen; board the overnight ferry to Norway.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Sailing aboard a steamer ferry to Oslo
Day 7: Sculptures and Viking ships
Enjoy awe-inspiring scenery as you cruise up Oslo Fjord. Upon arrival in Norway's capital, take in the Sculpture Park with 212 life-sized sculptures made by Gustav Vigeland, who devoted his career to the project. Visit the Viking Ship Museum, featuring three well-preserved Viking ships dating to 800 AD, found in royal burial mounds with fascinating artifacts. Explore Oslo’s many museums on your own in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania, Oslo, Norway
Day 8: Train to Flåm
Following a Norwegian buffet breakfast, board a train for a five-hour rail journey to Myrdal. Change trains and continue to Flåm, covering breathtakingly scenic terrain while descending 2,600 feet. Your Flåm hotel is within walking distance of Aurlandsfjord, one of Norway's most dramatic fjords, with its deep valleys and roaring waterfalls.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Fretheim Hotel, Flåm, Norway
Day 9: Cruise three fjords
Continue your Scandinavia tour with a cruise through Aurlandsfjord, followed by Naeroyfjord, a narrow, pristine fjord recently added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list for its outstanding beauty. Enjoy valley views during lunch in Stalheim, then visit the Stalheim Folk Museum for a glimpse at Norwegian life during different eras, from the Middle Ages to present day. Visit Hopperstad Stave Church, one of the 29 ornate wooden architectural masterpieces built in the 12th century that remain standing. Take a ferry across Sognefjord to the town of Balestrand.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Kvikne's Hotel, Balestrand, Norway
Day 10: All About Glaciers
Travel to the farming village of Fjaerland near the largest glacial area in continental Europe to visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum. Journey to Briksdal Glacier, set at the end of one of the Nordfjord's three branches. Drive to a mountain meadow where you have a choice of taking an optional hike (slightly strenuous) to the glacier’s tongue; the view makes it worth the effort. It’s a Scandinavia tour highlight!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Alexandra, Loen, Norway
Day 11: Geirangerfjord cruise
Take a cruise through Geirangerfjord, one of the longest, deepest, and most scenic fjords in the world, recently designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the sheer, crystalline rock walls rising 4,500 feet from the water, with waterfalls cascading over the edge. Upon arrival in the town of Geiranger, drive to a high overlook on Dalsnibba for memorable views when weather permits.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Alexandra, Loen, Norway
Day 12: Bergen’s historic wharf
Journey south past more photo-worthy fjords to the town of Bergen, located on the Byfjord. Your hotel is located in the city’s old wharf district, called Bryggen, featuring traditional wooden buildings and a medieval atmosphere. It was founded in 1070, and is one of the oldest large trading ports in Northern Europe. It’s now an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Bergen, Norway
Day 13: Edvard Grieg’s musical inspiration
Visit Troldhaugen, former home of Edvard Grieg, Norway’s foremost composer who is best known for his musical score for the play Peer Gynt. Return to Bergen to spend the afternoon at your leisure. Share your favorite Scandinavia tour experiences at tonight's farewell reception and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Bergen, Norway
Day 14: Homeward bound
Your Scandinavia tour ends in Bergen, Norway. A transfer from Radisson SAS Royal Hotel to Bergen Airport Flesland is included. Please allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in procedures.
Meals: Breakfast
Night 1 & 2: Sheraton
Stockholm Hotel
Stockholm, Sweden
The Sheraton Stockholm Hotel is located right in the heart of Stockholm, close to Old Town, the City Hall and the Royal Palace. The attractive, well-appointed guest rooms feature Sheraton’s signature Sweet Sleeper beds to ensure a comfortable stay. Dining options include the Dining Room restaurant, with its open kitchen allowing a view of the chefs at work, and the Bavarian bierstubbe-inspired Die Ecke restaurant. Forbes.com has voted the Sheraton Living Room, the hotel’s welcoming bar, among the world’s top 40 hotel bars. Wine lovers will enjoy choosing a vintage to sample in the Sheraton Wine Cellar.
Night 3: Toftaholm Herrgård
Toftaholm, Sweden
Dating from the 14th-century, this sensitively restored manor house hotel enjoys a tranquil setting on the shores of Lake Vidöstern in the heart of southern Sweden’s lovely Småland countryside. Each of the 45 charming guestrooms is unique in décor. Its fine dining rooms offer intriguing menus with a focus on Swedish culinary traditions. Opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature in this part of Sweden abound.
Night 4 & 5: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Situated in the heart of wonderful Copenhagen close to Tivoli Gardens, the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, was the city’s first major skyscraper and is considered by many to be the masterpiece of noted Danish architect, Arne Jacobson. The comfortable guestrooms showcase innovative Danish design and offer high-quality amenities. The large, state-of-the-art fitness center provides a wide array of exercise equipment, a solarium, dry/steam saunas as well as massage and wellness treatments. The Alberto K at the Royal restaurant, located on the 20th floor, offers breathtaking views of the city and a fine menu featuring Mediterranean-influenced cuisine.
Night 6: Steamer Ferry to Oslo
Sailing the Skagerrak
Night 7: Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania
Oslo, Norway
Conveniently located in downtown Oslo, the Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania is within walking distance of the Royal Castle, the Opera House and Oslo’s lovely harbor. Originally opened for the 1952 Olympics, the hotel was completely redone in 2003, with a resulting sleek and modern ambience. Guestrooms are arranged according to the Feng Shui principles of harmony and well being. Those in search of exercise can take advantage of the indoor heated swimming pool, exercise room and Health Club while those seeking pampering will enjoy the spa. There are four restaurants to tempt the appetite and two bars offering libations.
Night 8: Fretheim Hotel
Flåm, Norway
Set at the head of a stunning fjord, the Fretheim Hotel is surrounded by the scenic splendor of towering mountains, plunging waterfalls and lush landscapes. The hotel deftly combines traditions stemming from its beginning in 1870 with thoroughly modern facilities and outstanding hospitality. In its elegant restaurant, the culinary philosophy of “the Conscious Kitchen” draws its distinctive menu from the surrounding landscape and utilizes the finest local ingredients. After a bracing walk in the out-of-doors, refresh yourself at the bar or in the cozy pub.
Night 9: Kvikne's Hotel
Balestrand, Norway
Known as “the fairy-tale castle by the Songnefjord,” Kvikne’s Hotel is one of the most distinctive hotels in all of Norway. With roots dating back to 1752, the Swiss chalet-style Kvikne’s Hotel has been owned and operated by members of the Kvikne family since 1877. This large, thoroughly modern hotel enjoys a delightful setting on the shores of the Songnefjord, surrounded by breathtaking vistas wherever one looks. Indoors, an extensive art collection and lovingly cared-for antiques lend a warm and welcoming charm. The lovely restaurant features international cuisine prepared with the freshest local ingredients.
Night 10 & 11: Hotel Alexandra
Loen, Norway
Enjoying a lovely location in the Inner Nordfjord, the Hotel Alexandra, has been artfully managed since 1884 by five generations of the Loen family, each of who have taken care to preserve the hotel’s intimate atmosphere. Dining is a special treat at the Hotel Alexandra, where Norwegian culinary traditions are entwined with international touches in a choice of restaurants. Leisure facilities include a unique indoor / outdoor swimming pool with a large waterslide, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi and a spa offering relaxing, rejuvenating treatments. The Hotel Alexandria is a proud member of The Prominent Hotels of the Fjords.
Night 12 & 13: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel
Bergen, Norway
Located in the historic Bryggen waterfront area of beautiful Bergen, the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel offers both a warm welcome and a perfect place from which to explore all the major attractions nearby. Guestrooms are nicely furnished and equipped to the highest standard. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a solarium and a fitness room. With its lively Engelen Night Club, it is at the vibrant center of Bergen’s nightlife.
Stockholm, Sweden
The Sheraton Stockholm Hotel is located right in the heart of Stockholm, close to Old Town, the City Hall and the Royal Palace. The attractive, well-appointed guest rooms feature Sheraton’s signature Sweet Sleeper beds to ensure a comfortable stay. Dining options include the Dining Room restaurant, with its open kitchen allowing a view of the chefs at work, and the Bavarian bierstubbe-inspired Die Ecke restaurant. Forbes.com has voted the Sheraton Living Room, the hotel’s welcoming bar, among the world’s top 40 hotel bars. Wine lovers will enjoy choosing a vintage to sample in the Sheraton Wine Cellar.
Night 3: Toftaholm Herrgård
Toftaholm, Sweden
Dating from the 14th-century, this sensitively restored manor house hotel enjoys a tranquil setting on the shores of Lake Vidöstern in the heart of southern Sweden’s lovely Småland countryside. Each of the 45 charming guestrooms is unique in décor. Its fine dining rooms offer intriguing menus with a focus on Swedish culinary traditions. Opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature in this part of Sweden abound.
Night 4 & 5: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Situated in the heart of wonderful Copenhagen close to Tivoli Gardens, the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, was the city’s first major skyscraper and is considered by many to be the masterpiece of noted Danish architect, Arne Jacobson. The comfortable guestrooms showcase innovative Danish design and offer high-quality amenities. The large, state-of-the-art fitness center provides a wide array of exercise equipment, a solarium, dry/steam saunas as well as massage and wellness treatments. The Alberto K at the Royal restaurant, located on the 20th floor, offers breathtaking views of the city and a fine menu featuring Mediterranean-influenced cuisine.
Night 6: Steamer Ferry to Oslo
Sailing the Skagerrak
Night 7: Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania
Oslo, Norway
Conveniently located in downtown Oslo, the Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania is within walking distance of the Royal Castle, the Opera House and Oslo’s lovely harbor. Originally opened for the 1952 Olympics, the hotel was completely redone in 2003, with a resulting sleek and modern ambience. Guestrooms are arranged according to the Feng Shui principles of harmony and well being. Those in search of exercise can take advantage of the indoor heated swimming pool, exercise room and Health Club while those seeking pampering will enjoy the spa. There are four restaurants to tempt the appetite and two bars offering libations.
Night 8: Fretheim Hotel
Flåm, Norway
Set at the head of a stunning fjord, the Fretheim Hotel is surrounded by the scenic splendor of towering mountains, plunging waterfalls and lush landscapes. The hotel deftly combines traditions stemming from its beginning in 1870 with thoroughly modern facilities and outstanding hospitality. In its elegant restaurant, the culinary philosophy of “the Conscious Kitchen” draws its distinctive menu from the surrounding landscape and utilizes the finest local ingredients. After a bracing walk in the out-of-doors, refresh yourself at the bar or in the cozy pub.
Night 9: Kvikne's Hotel
Balestrand, Norway
Known as “the fairy-tale castle by the Songnefjord,” Kvikne’s Hotel is one of the most distinctive hotels in all of Norway. With roots dating back to 1752, the Swiss chalet-style Kvikne’s Hotel has been owned and operated by members of the Kvikne family since 1877. This large, thoroughly modern hotel enjoys a delightful setting on the shores of the Songnefjord, surrounded by breathtaking vistas wherever one looks. Indoors, an extensive art collection and lovingly cared-for antiques lend a warm and welcoming charm. The lovely restaurant features international cuisine prepared with the freshest local ingredients.
Night 10 & 11: Hotel Alexandra
Loen, Norway
Enjoying a lovely location in the Inner Nordfjord, the Hotel Alexandra, has been artfully managed since 1884 by five generations of the Loen family, each of who have taken care to preserve the hotel’s intimate atmosphere. Dining is a special treat at the Hotel Alexandra, where Norwegian culinary traditions are entwined with international touches in a choice of restaurants. Leisure facilities include a unique indoor / outdoor swimming pool with a large waterslide, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi and a spa offering relaxing, rejuvenating treatments. The Hotel Alexandria is a proud member of The Prominent Hotels of the Fjords.
Night 12 & 13: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel
Bergen, Norway
Located in the historic Bryggen waterfront area of beautiful Bergen, the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel offers both a warm welcome and a perfect place from which to explore all the major attractions nearby. Guestrooms are nicely furnished and equipped to the highest standard. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a solarium and a fitness room. With its lively Engelen Night Club, it is at the vibrant center of Bergen’s nightlife.
DEPARTURE DATES
May - September
PRICES
From approx $4,890 US
per person double occupancy
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