Grand Scandinavia
Tour Itinerary
Welcome! Your Grand Scandinavian tour starts today. Upon arrival in Copenhagen, private transfer to your hotel.
- Boutique Hotel Andersen
- Private Transfer
Small Group Walking Tour (2 hours)
Join a small group for a guided 3-kilometer (1.8 miles) walk through Copenhagen, perfect for first-time visitors! Explore the city's top highlights while learning about Denmark’s fascinating history, from its medieval control of Scandinavia to why bicycles rule the streets today. Your guide will share interesting stories and provide tips for exploring Copenhagen further. At the end of the walk, you’ll receive a map and recommendations for continuing your adventure, whether it’s a canal tour, a drink in Nyhavn, or finding your way back to your hotel.
- Breakfast
- Andersen Boutique Hotel
Grand Day Trip Around Copenhagen (9 hours)
On this small-group tour, you'll spend a day exploring historic sites outside Copenhagen. Visit Kronborg Castle, known as the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, and Frederiksborg Castle, the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia. You'll also see Roskilde Cathedral, the resting place of many Danish kings and queens, before heading to the Viking Ship Museum to learn about how the Vikings built their ships. Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Copenhagen are included.
- Breakfast
- Boutique Hotel Andersen
Morning free in Copenhagen. Transfer to the airport is included.
COPENHAGEN TOUR ENDS HERE or CONTINUE TO OSLO: Afternoon transfer by coach from hotel to DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise by ferry to Oslo, departing at 16:30. Enjoy your first Scandinavian smörgåsbord dinner as you cruise gently up the Kattegat,, a sea area located between Denmark and Sweden, forming part of the connection between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
- Breakfast / Dinner
- Seaview cabins with private facilities
Before reaching Oslo, breakfast is served on board. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel on your own. In the afternoon, meet your guide for a private walking tour of Oslo and Vigeland Park.
Discover Oslo: Guided City Tour with Vigeland Park (4 hours)
Explore the highlights of Oslo on a guided city tour starting with a hotel pick-up. Oslo’s compact city center makes it perfect for strolling and sightseeing.
Tour Highlights Include: Karl Johans gate: The city's main street bustling with life, Aker Brygge: a vibrant waterfront area with shops and restaurants, Old Town Christiania: a glimpse into Oslo’s historic roots, Akershus Castle and Fortress:, a medieval fortress with stunning views. City Hall and the Royal Palace from the outside. Take a scenic tram ride through Frogner, one of Oslo's most charming neighborhoods, to reach Vigeland Park. Your guide will share fascinating stories about Gustav Vigeland and his famous sculptures as you explore this extraordinary art park.
- Breakfast
- Clarion Hotel the Hub
- Breakfast / Dinner
- Frethheim Hotel
Walk to the pier, and board a boat that embarks on a voyage across the Aurlandsfjord. This fjord, a branch of the Sognefjord, with majestic towering cliffs, serene waters, and charming villages tucked into the landscape. Upon reaching Balestrand, disembark at the pier. Your hotel is conveniently located just a short stroll away, allowing you to enjoy the surroundings before checking in.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant.
- Breakfast / Dinner
- Kviknes Hotel
Sognefjord in a Nutshell
In the morning, walk back to the pier and take another beautiful cruise on the Sognefjord, passing waterfalls, small towns, and farms. Arrive in Bergen Harbor (Bryggen). Then, take a short stroll to your hotel.
Floibanen Mountain Cable Car
Escape the city by taking the funicular to Mount Floyen for panoramic views of the fjord-side city and its famous seven mountains. It's also a great place to watch the sunset! The journey up to the peak of Mount Fløyen (320 m above sea level) takes 5–8 minutes and is an experience in itself, cutting through the steep mountainside and forests and revealing more of the city below.
Overnight in Bergen (breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Clarion Hotel Admiral
Breakfast at the hotel.
Guided Food & Cultural Walk (3 hours)
Use all of your senses to experience Bergen. This tour will teach you about Bergen's history and culture, as well as the flavors of local cuisine.
Bergen is included in UNESCO's list of inventive cities for foodies. Your local guide will lead you around the historic district of the city, and there will be five stops along the way where you can sample the local fare. We'll go to Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where a locally owned little restaurant will offer a nice meal for lunch. The final stop will be in the oldest cellar still in existence in Norway, with a unique tale and a beer.
Overnight in Bergen (breakfast, lunch)
- Breakfast, lunch
- Clarion Hotel Admiral
After breakfast check-out and a private transfer to the airport in Bergen.
NORWAY TOUR ENDS HERE or CONTINUE TO STOCKHOLM
Today you will fly to Stockholm, which many people regard as the most picturesque capital in Scandinavia. When you arrive in Stockholm, you will be met by a private transfer to your hotel.
Sightseeing by boat: Under the Bridges of Stockholm (2.5 hours)
This is the best way to see Stockholm at its most beautiful. Come on board and let us take you to the city's most well-known locations. We pass through the lock that joins the Baltic Sea to Lake Mälaren as well as twelve bridges. As we continue on this cruise, we pass a lot of well-known landmarks and various areas of Stockholm. As you relax on a boat in this beautiful Swedish capital city, you'll see Old Town, Sodermalm, Lilla and Stora Essingen, the new neighborhood Hammarby Sjostad, and the lush Djurgrden parks.
Overnight in Stockholm (breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Clarion Hotel Sign
Breakfast at the hotel.
Walking Tour of Stockholm and Vasa Museum (2.5 hours)
On this walking tour, learn about two of Stockholm's top tourist attractions. With the help of a knowledgeable local guide, you'll walk through the old cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan (Old Town) before stopping at the Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet) and the Coronation Church (Storkyrkan).
Take the boat to Djurgrden to visit the Vasa Museum, which houses a historic vessel that was painstakingly restored after it sank in 1628. Visit the Coronation Church and the St. George and the Dragon statue in Stockholm's Old Town. Take pictures in front of the Stockholm Royal Palace while your knowledgeable guide tells you more about the Swedish royal family.
Afternoon is free to explore on your own.
Overnight in Stockholm (breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Clarion Hotel Sign
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to the airport is included.
STOCKHOLM TOUR ENDS HERE or CONTINUE TO HELSINKI
In the afternoon take a short taxi ride to the pier, for your overnight cruise by ferry to Helsinki. Depart from Stockholm, sailing slowly through the glorious archipelago past numerous small islands.
Overnight on board in 2-berth sea-view cabins with shower/WC (breakfast, dinner)
- Breakfast, dinner
- Glo Art Hotel
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you approach the Finnish capital Helsinki. After disembarkation, take a taxi to the hotel.
Helsinki Walking Tour with a Private Guide (3.5 hours)
In the afternoon, take a private walking tour with a guide who will show you the city's hidden gems and help you explore the city center like a local. Helsinki is a very clean city where design is king, nature is a big part of life, and culture and education are very important. Walk around squares, churches, buildings, and parks while your guide tells you stories about Finnish life and culture. Learn things about the people and culture of the area that you could only learn from a guide.
Overnight in Helsinki (breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Glo Art Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Private transfer to the airport. (breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Transfers