Scandinavia Fjords Tour

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This tour is for passengers who wish to get to know Scandinavia in a fairly short time and at a very competitive rate.The itinerary includes all three Scandinavian Capitals, but also the scenic Fjord area of Norway. Throughout the tour you will travel by first class coach and with one of our professional Tour escorts who will ensure you get full enjoyment of your holiday.

If you are interested in traveling further East, we offer extensions to Helsinki, Baltic countries and to Russia.

Itinerary

Arrival transfer from the airport to your hotel. In the early evening your tour escort will arrange a get-together to give information about the tour and give you a chance to meet your fellow travellers.

Overnight at Radisson SAS Scandinavia or similar.

In the morning you will enjoy a city tour, during which you will see The Little Mermaid guarding the port, Nyhavn with all its restaurants and small boats, the City Hall Square and other main features of Copenhagen. The afternoon is free for individual visits, perhaps to the Tivoli Amusement park or an optional tour to Roskilde.

Early departure by coach to North Sealand and the town of Helsingoer, famous for the Kronborg Castle where Hamlet was set. Here you catch a ferry over to Helsingborg in Sweden and then continue along the Swedish West Coast. Towards the evening you will arrive in Oslo, situated by the Oslofjord. Overnight at Scandic Kna Hotel or similar.

In the morning you will enjoy a city tour including a walk around the Frogner Park, decorated with sculptures by Gustaf Vigeland. You also pass the City Hall and the main street, Karl Johan, leading to the Royal Palace. Afternoon at leisure for independent activities.

Today you enter the area of the forests and rivers of Norway, following the Hallingdal Valley, known for its folkloric tradition, and continue to Geilo, a winter resort, refreshing also in the summer. You cross the Mountain plateau of Hardanger and on the descent towards the Fjord you pass the famous Waterfall of Voringsfossen. You cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry and continue along its shores to Bergen, the Gateway of the Fjords. This is Norway's second largest city and it is beautifully situated surrounded by 7 mountains. Overngith at Clarion Hotel Admiral or similar.

In the morning you will be introduced to this remarkable City of the old Hansa. You will enjoy the view of the Bryggen area of old wooden houses that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, as well as the traditional Fish Market. Afternoon free to explore Bergen.

Today you will enjoy travelling through the fjord area with fantastic views from Stalheim as well as a 2 hrs cruise of the Sognefjord, the largest fjord in Norway. Coach from the fjord to the mountain resort of Geilo where you stay the night. Dinner and overnight at Bardola Hotel or similar.

Today you continue through the Valdres area and then you enter the county of Vormland in Sweden. You will drive through areas with typical Scandinavian scenery and thick forests, which will evoke the atmosphere of the fairy-tales of Trolls and mystery. Overnight at Clarion Plaza Hotel or similar in Karlstad.

Today you will travel past forests, lakes and as well as agricultural areas as you approach Stockholm. Arrival in Stockholm around lunch time. Afternoon free. Overnight at First Hotel Amaranten or similar.

In the morning, a city tour will show you this beautiful capital, built on 14 islands with bridges and viewpoints giving an enchanting feeling of space and light. You will walk around the charming Old Town with its narrow cobbled streets, passing The Royal Palace as well as the Great Church, where the present King and Queen were married in 1976. The afternoon is free for other excursions or visits to the City Hall, the Wasa Museum or a tour to Uppsala and Sigtuna.

Today is the day to say farewell to the tour and your travel companions and to the Magic of Scandinavia. Departure transfer from hotel to the airport. For those who continue to Helsinki , Baltic countries and Russia, a transfer will be arranged at approx. 3:00 PM.

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