Highlights of Scandinavia
Tour Type: Regional
Brochure Type Europe Costsaver 2026 V1
The land of the Vikings, deep fjords and long summer nights - Norway, Denmark and Sweden deliver the arresting beauty and captivating history you would expect from Scandinavia. Your 12-day adventure across'the North' reveals centuries of trading heritage and natural splendor of the 'King' and 'Queen' of the fjords.
Dining Summary
Brochure Type Europe Costsaver 2026 V1
The land of the Vikings, deep fjords and long summer nights - Norway, Denmark and Sweden deliver the arresting beauty and captivating history you would expect from Scandinavia. Your 12-day adventure across'the North' reveals centuries of trading heritage and natural splendor of the 'King' and 'Queen' of the fjords.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- Visit this charming host city of the 1994 winter Olympics
- View the medieval fortress Akershus, the City Hall and the Royal Palace. Visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park with a Local Specialist
- Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of the medieval Storkyrkan, the City Hall, Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace
- See Haakon's Hall and the bustling fish market
- View the 'King' of the fjords
- Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Royal Amalienborg Palace and the Carlsberg Glyptotek
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Copenhagen | Arrive Copenhagen: You're in for a whole lot of hygge when you hit the colorful, character-filled streets of Copenhagen, kick-starting your journey across Scandinavia. This cool capital manages to mix fairy tale with function as you'll come to discover. Spend your day soaking up the atmosphere in 17th-century Nyhavn or rubbing shoulders with the fun-loving locals in Tivoli Gardens, Europe's second oldest amusement park. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner at your hotel. Accommodations: Comwell Portside |
| Day 2 | Copenhagen | Copenhagen sightseeing and free time: Discover why Copenhagen earns its status as one of the world's most liveable cities - a place where work and play are perfectly balanced. Your Local Guide will take you on a sightseeing tour to the heart of the city, through lively streets, squares and along canals, revealing many of the city's highlights, from the Royal Amalienborg Palace to Carlsberg Glyptotek. Snap a selfie with Copenhagen's demure Little Mermaid then spend the rest of the day exploring Copenhagen your way or join a Choice Experience to the Danish Riviera past ancient fishing villages to the 17th-century Frederiksborg Castle. This evening, join a Choice Experience visit to the village of Dragor with its tiny thatched cottages. Accommodations: Comwell Portside |
| Day 3 | Oslo | Copenhagen - Oslo: The next leg of your journey is filled with eye-catching landscapes that demand to be captured on camera. Your scenic drive from Denmark to Norway will see you cross the Oresund by ferry, then skirt the Swedish coastline north past glittering blue bays and lush pine and spruce forests. Continue your journey past Gothenburg bound for Oslo, the Norwegian capital. Norway wears its pioneering past with subtlety. This city could claim great Viking victories. Instead, you'll encounter a modest, waterfront Oslo, where contemporary meets comfortable and the Norwegian philosophy of friluftsliv is palpable in its lush parks, flower-lined boulevards and bustling waterways. Accommodations: Thon Oslofjord |
| Day 4 | Vradal | Oslo sightseeing - Vradal: Your Local Guide will reveal all the highlights of Oslo this morning, including the medieval Akershus fortress, the City Hall and the Royal Palace. Visit the bronze, granite and cast iron fantasy-land left behind by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland in Frogner Park, home to the world's largest sculpture exhibition by a single artist. Later, take the chance to explore Oslo at leisure before we travel to Norway's Telemark region, renowned for its distinctive skiing technique. Tonight, join your travel companions for dinner at your hotel. Accommodations: Straand |
| Day 5 | Bergen | Vradal - Bergen: Witness Mother Nature's magic touch on Norway as you wind your way through spectacular mountains and past Hardangerfjord, the 'Queen of the Fjords', to Bergen. The city's Hanseatic heritage is only second to the spectacular natural landscape that surrounds this enchanting coastal city, which is famously fringed by seven hills and seven fjords. The former capital of Norway has been a trading center since the 13th century as you will come to discover on your orientation tour of the city's highlights, including the fish market and the 13th-century Haakon's Hall, a former Royal residence. Consider joining a Choice Experience to visit the villa of famed composer Edvard Grieg, where he found inspiration for his masterpieces, or explore Sandviken and Gamle Bergen with a Local Guide to admire medieval-style buildings before enjoying breath-taking views of Bergen from the funicular railway. Accommodations: Moxy Bergen |
| Day 6 | Bergen | Bergen sightseeing and free time: Nowhere is Norway's seafaring heritage more apparent than in Bergen, which was once the cod capital of the world and a lively port for traders seeking to spread its salty delights across Europe. You'll have some time to explore the harbor and the colorful wooden warehouses of UNESCO-listed Bryggen, the center of Bergen's Hanseatic trade for centuries. Consider joining a Choice Experience to delve into Norway's World War II history during a visit to the lost village of Telavag, whose ties to the resistance saw it destroyed by German forces or spend the evening venturing to another corner to Paradis. Accommodations: Moxy Bergen |
| Day 7 | Sognefjord | Bergen - Sognefjord (Lærdal): Norway's fjord country takes center stage today as you head to the 'King of the Fjords', Sognefjord. You'll have a scenic drive before arriving at the world's longest and deepest fjord. You'll have a rare opportunity as part of a Choice Experience to journey on the world-famous Flam Railway. After, for nature lovers, there's a Choice Experience to board a cruise on the UNESCO-listed Næroyfjord, whose stunning landscape has inspired painters for centuries. Tonight, join your travel companions for dinner at your hotel. Accommodations: Lærdal |
| Day 8 | Lillehammer | Sognefjord (Lærdal) - Lillehammer (Hamar): Enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains to Lillehammer, in the heart of Norway. You'll discover what's great about the great outdoors as you see how this Norwegian ski jumping center turned Winter Olympics hub has become popular amongst adrenaline junkies. Accommodations: Thon Partner Victoria Hamar |
| Day 9 | Orebro | Lillehammer (Hamar) - Karlstad - Orebro: Travel through Norway's lush forest landscapes, through the cottage countryside of Sweden bound for Lake Vanern, to visit Karlstad, surrounded by forests, fields and lakes. Take a deep breath and embrace the simplicity of your surroundings before continuing to the lively university town of Orebro, where you'll stay tonight. View the 13th-century castle on the banks of the Svartan River during your orientation. Accommodations: Scandic Orebro Vast |
| Day 10 | Stockholm | Orebro - Stockholm: Continue to stylish Stockholm, which locals refer to as 'beauty on water'. The beautiful blue jostles for your attention amidst lush green parks and a modern city where style and substance coexist effortlessly. Get your bearings and explore Stockholm your way or take a cruise across the harbor and the beautiful Djurgarden canal on our Choice Experience which continues on to explore the huge public art gallery that is the Stockholm metro. Accommodations: Comfort Solna |
| Day 11 | Stockholm | Stockholm sightseeing and free time: Let this elegant city capture your heart as you explore this morning with a Local Guide. View the medieval Storkyrkan, the Swedish Parliament and the Royal Palace. A Choice Experience could see you visit Stockholm's City Hall and delve into the story of the Vasa, a 17th-century warship that sank on her maiden voyage. In the afternoon, get your cameras ready for a 'pano' worthy of framing when you head to Sodermalm on a Choice Experience which includes a visit to the world's first Ice Bar. Say skal in glasses made of pure river ice, then join your fellow travelers later for dinner to celebrate the end of your Scandinavian adventure. Accommodations: Comfort Solna |
| Day 12 | Stockholm | Depart Stockholm: Your epic journey worthy of a Viking voyage has sadly come to an end. Say a fond farval to new friends and close the curtain on a holiday filled with Scandinavian style, the majesty of Mother Nature and a whole lot of lek as you prepare to return home. Accommodations: |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
