Royal Scandinavian Capitals

Arrive in Stockholm and transfer to the hotel. Stockholm is a beautiful capital of Sweden situated on the water, with numerous canals and a picturesque old town.

Meet your tour escort and fellow travelers before dinner at 18:00 in the hotel lobby.

Overnight in superior rooms at a first-class centrally located Scandic Continental  Hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer by private coach to the railway station in Stockholm. Board the SJ train which will take you to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Unfortunately, no luggage handling is possible at the train stations. Duration: Approx. 5 hours. A hot meal will be served on board and you’ll be travelling first class.

Arrival in Copenhagen and transfer by private coach to your hotel, located in the city center, close by the charming Nyhavn harbour, with numerous waterside restaurants and vintage sailing ships, and within a short walk to the Ströget pedestrian street. Dinner on your own.

Overnight at Copenhagen Admiral Hotel (B)

Breakfast at your hotel, followed by a 3-hour sightseeing tour of Copenhagen with a local guide. Explore Copenhagen's numerous sights of interest are the Christiansborg places of interest: the Royal Theatre, the Royal Palace Amalienborg, the City Hall, the old harbor of Nyhavn, and the Little Mermaid, the Rosenborg castle (no entrances included), and the Gefion fountain.

Afternoon free to explore Copenhagen on your own. We recommend a visit to the Rosenborg Palace or pedestrian shopping street – Strøget. You might also like a stroll in the famous Tivoli Gardens (the entrance fee is not included). In the harbour across from the hotel you can join a canal cruise on board one of the smaller boats for a more personal cruise experience.

Overnight at Copenhagen Admiral Hotel (B)

After breakfast, explore the city on your own, or take one of the many guided boat tours on the canal. Shopping is always a good option.

In the afternoon, we transfer to DFDS Seaways terminal for the overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at approximately 15:00 hrs.

We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from the cabin. Luggage can easily be stored in luggage compartment before boarding (coach will stop right by the compartment).

Delicious Scandinavian buffet dinner on board as you sail up  north between Denmark and Sweden, on your way to Oslo. You may sit on the deck and watch the sunset or enjoy entertainment and dancing onboard.

Overnight in 2-berth private ocean-view cabins with shower/WC (B, D)

Scandinavian buffet breakfast on board as you approach the exciting Oslo Fjord and the Norwegian capital at 9:15.

After disembarkation, a 3-hour Oslo sightseeing with a local guide. Enjoy the panoramic views of Oslo, Oslo's main street - Karl Johans gate, the Opera house, the Old town Christiania, the Royal Palace, Akershus Castle, and Fortress. Visit the picturesque Vigeland Park showcasing more than 200 unique sculptures.

Entrance is included to the Norwegian Folk Museum, an open air museum with 160 historic buildings with a main attraction being the Gol Stave Church from around 1200.
They also have indoor exhibitions which feature Norwegian folk costumes, folk art, church art and Sami culture.

In the afternoon, explore Oslo on your own. Experience its unique od and modern architecture, Edward Munch museums, walk through the new city district Bjørvika, past the Deichman Library. We also suggest a stroll along Aker Brygge, a lively pier with its numerous restaurants and sightseeing boats on the Oslofjord.

Overnight at a centrally located Thon Hotel Bristol (B)

Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport in connection with your flight home.

For guests taking the MAJESTIC FJORDS extension, departure from Oslo by private coach is after breakfast.