Timeless Scandinavia
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Tour Itinerary
Take in splendid Copenhagen and see Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid alongside your Local Expert. Experience a true taste of Swedish culture as you dine at the Fotografiska Museum restaurant in Stockholm—a recipient of the prestigious Michelin Sustainability Emblem, honoring the delicious and organic meals served. Across the border in Norway, the Geiranger Fjord adventure showcases the world famous beauty of the pristine fjords. Choose either to get up close with cascading waterfalls on a boat tour, or enjoy a more leisurely guided kayak adventure—paddling at your pace through the crystal clear and calm waters. The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.
Bergen , Copenhagen , Geiranger , Gothenburg , Lillehammer , Oslo , Stockholm
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Day 1
Welcome to CopenhagenYour Scandinavia tour begins by private transfer to the canal-side boutique hotel before dinner at the award-winning Høst Restaurant.Accommodation: 71 Nyhavn Hotel, Copenhagen
Meals: Dinner -
Day 2
Highlights of Copenhagen Relaxed StartA Local Expert unlocks treasures from the Little Mermaid, Rosenborg Castle to the Renaissance Stock Exchange. Visit the Museum of the Amalienborg Palaces or the Torvehallerne food market sampling smørrebrød, the famous open-faced sandwich. Feel like you’ve stepped back in time at Tivoli’s enchanting amusement park.Accommodation: 71 Nyhavn Hotel, Copenhagen
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 3
Scenic Vittaryd Relaxed StartSavor a Relaxed Start with the option of breakfast-in-bed room service. Cross into Sweden on the Øresund Bridge and tunnel, the longest combined road and rail bridge in Europe. Check in to your 19th-century manor hotel in the Småland countryside.Accommodation: Toftaholm Herrgård, Vittaryd.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 4
Cross-country to StockholmEnjoy stunning views of Lake Vättern en route to your 5-star luxury hotel, Hôtel Reisen in Stockholm. You are invited to attend one of Scandinavia’s most visited maritime museums, displaying the almost fully intact 17th century Vasa warship. On this VIP after-hours visit, you will be warmly welcomed with a glass of bubbly before embarking on a completely private museum tour. Afterwards, explore the photography museum. Dine at the Fotografiska Restaurant, honored with the Michelin Sustainability Emblem.Accommodation: Hôtel Reisen by Hyatt
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 5
Highlights of StockholmBegin your sightseeing by viewing 18 million mosaic tiles of gold and colored glass glimmer at City Hall's dazzling Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall. Then step into the Blå hallen, site of the prestigious yearly Nobel Prize banquets before exploring the cobbled streets of the Old Town.Accommodation: Hôtel Reisen by Hyatt
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 6
Majestic BergenFly to Norway’s historic port city of Bergen. Be delighted by rows of primary-colored wooden houses set against a backdrop of deep fjords and green hills before indulging in dinner, perhaps feasting on local seafood.Accommodation: Bergen Børs Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 7
Edvard Grieg's Bergen Relaxed StartA Local Expert shares the sights and tastes of Bergen at the local Fish Market. Explore a former royal residence before a VIP visit to Troldhaugen, the former summer home of renowned composer and pianist Edvard Grieg.Accommodation: Bergen Børs Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 8
The Flåm Railway and GeirangerWind alongside snow-covered peaks, thundering waterfalls, dramatic fjords and red clapboard houses on the stunning Flåm Railway. Arrive in Geiranger at your hotel perched against a backdrop of fjords and mountains.Accommodation: Hotel Union Geiranger (Fjord view room).
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 9
Fjord Adventure Relaxed StartIndulge in another Relaxed Start before personalising your day with a nature focused fjord cruise introducing you to Geirangerfjord's magnificent peaks and waterfalls, or an exciting RIB boat getting you close to cascading waterfalls or the Seven Sisters and the Suiter. Be welcomed into a series of traditional Norwegian farmhouses, which have been preserved to represent life there more than 100 years ago. Meet with the owners Annette & Willy on a private tour of a traditional Moll Farm with exquisite mountainous views!Accommodation: Hotel Union Geiranger (Fjord view room).
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 10
Cross-country to OsloTake in spectacular countryside and explore the Olympic town of Lillehammer en route to Oslo.Accommodation: Grand Hotel Oslo.
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 11
Highlights of Oslo Relaxed StartSee the medieval spires and ramparts of Oslo’s Akershus Fortress, the opulent Royal Palace, and stroll Frogner Park. Opt for a backstage tour of Oslo Opera House or take a bike ride before toasting your stylish Scandinavian journey at Oslo's renowned Sea port restaurants.Accommodation: Grand Hotel Oslo.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 12
Farewell OsloConclude your Copenhagen to Oslo luxury tour with a private transfer to Oslo Airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
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Dining Summary
- 7 Dinner (D)
- 11 Breakfast (B)
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Copenhagen: Join your Local Expert for a visit to the Amalienborg Palaces, home to the Danish royal family and Crown Prince. These four identical palaces frame an octagonal courtyard where the changing of the guard ceremony takes place daily at noon.
- Copenhagen: Visit the Torvehallerne food market with a Local Expert and try smørrebrød, the famed open faced sandwich and a delicious Danish pastry.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Oslo: Visit the modern Oslo Opera House and learn about its architecture, stage technology and get a glimpse behind the scenes and find out what happens before the curtain rises.
- Oslo: Take part in a scenic bike ride through the lesser know areas of Oslo. Cycle the Askerselva River Path and admire the street art, discover the city waterfalls and visit the trendy neighborhoods of Grünerløkka and Sørenga.
Additional Included Highlights
- : Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- : In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level. ?
- : Included at all hotels.
- : Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- : Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- : On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.?
- : Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
- : Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Curated Experiences
- Geiranger: In the afternoon, experience life on a traditional Moll farm as you are welcomed into a series of Norwegian farm houses, which have been preserved to represent life there more than 100 years ago. Take in the exquisite mountainous views as your hosts tell you all about life on the farm, accompanied by traditional Norwegian delicacies.
- Geirangerfjord: Embark on an adrenaline-fuelled, fun and informative boat ride as you take a closer look at cascading waterfalls and remote mountain farms.
Exceptional Dining
- Copenhagen: Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at Høst, an elegant restaurant serving contemporary Nordic cuisine in the heart of the city. Fresh Nordic ingredients and seasonal greens set the scene. With a focus on sustainable practices Høst works towards reducing food waste, reducing their CO2 footprint and have invested in a solar cell park.
- Bergen: Tonight you can indulge in a delicious local Seafood Dinner.
- Oslo: Raise a glass and toast to your Scandinavian adventure during your Celebration Dinner at one of the city's top restaurants, Grand Café Oslo. Feast on modern Nordic cuisine as you reminisce on the majesty of the fjords.
Magnificent Stays
- Geiranger: There is no better scenic location, than the Hotel Union Geiranger. Luxury Gold guests enjoy upgraded rooms set against a fabulous backdrop of breathtaking fjord scenery and mountains.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
- Stockholm: Dine at the Fotografiska Museum Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a mouthwatering, creative and sustainability-driven dinner. Honored with the Michelin Sustainability Emblem, Fotografiska is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience serving organic, plant-based meals with a mission to inspire a more conscious world.
Passport Moments
- Copenhagen: Explore this modern seafront city with your Local Expert, home to the happiest people in the world. See Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid on the harbor, the Renaissance Stock Exchange and the imposing Christiansborg Palace, where parliament sits.
- Copenhagen: Make the most of the long summer nights at the glittering Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous entertainment park, full of fantasy, fun and charm.
- Oresund Bridge: Cross this magnificent feat of engineering that links Denmark and Sweden in spectacular fashion. Join the millions who have traversed the longest road and rail bridge in Europe since June 2000, and spot the artificial island with its unique ecosystem.
- Vattern: As you journey across the stunning Swedish countryside, take a moment to admire the serene beauty of this picturesque lake, mentioned in Samuel Johnson's 'The Idler.' The water here is so fresh that you can drink it from any point.
- Stockholm: Visit the Vasa Museum, which houses the world-famous Vasa Galleon, the world's best preserved 17th century warship that was salvaged after 333 years on the sea bed near Stockholm. Delve into what life was like on board through the exhibited items that have been recovered.
- Stockholm: With a Local Expert, step inside the City Hall where the fabulous Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall, is covered by 18 million gilded mosaic tiles. You'll also see the Blå hallen, the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquets are held.
- Bergen: Your Local Expert will guide you through the lively fish market and its many stalls of handicrafts and souvenirs, before you have the chance to marvel at the 13th century Haakon's Hall, a former royal residence still in use for cultural events.
- Bergen: You're invited to visit Troldhaugen, the former summer home of renowned composer Edvard Grieg. See the villa where he dreamed up his Romantic-era masterpieces.
- Flam Railway: Renowned as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, the Flåm railway takes you on a thrilling ride 866 meters up the mountainside to Myrdal station. Admire spectacular scenery as you weave in and out of tunnels and past dramatic waterfalls.
- Lillehammer: Pause on your journey to have a wander around the ski resort town of Lillehammer. Known for the 1994 and 2016 Winter Olympics, sports fans can see the famous ski jump and there are also a number of attractive late 19th century wooden houses on the walk.
- Oslo: Stroll around the pristine city of Oslo with your Local Expert to see the medieval Akershus Castle, constructed in the late 13th century. Stroll along Oslo Harbor and see the Royal Palace presiding over the main shopping street, Karls Johan.
- Oslo: Your Local Expert will guide you through the wonderful Frogner Park, where over 200 intriguing sculptures by local artist Gustav Vigeland can be seen. The baroque park is also home to Frogner Manor, a former meeting hotspot for the high society figures of Oslo.
Personalise your day
- Copenhagen: Join your Local Expert for a visit to the Amalienborg Palaces, home to the Danish royal family and Crown Prince. These four identical palaces frame an octagonal courtyard where the changing of the guard ceremony takes place daily at noon.
- Copenhagen: Visit the Torvehallerne food market with a Local Expert and try smørrebrød, the famed open faced sandwich and a delicious Danish pastry.
- Oslo: Visit the modern Oslo Opera House and learn about its architecture, stage technology and get a glimpse behind the scenes and find out what happens before the curtain rises.
- Oslo: Take part in a scenic bike ride through the lesser know areas of Oslo. Cycle the Askerselva River Path and admire the street art, discover the city waterfalls and visit the trendy neighborhoods of Grünerløkka and Sørenga.
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