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Scandinavian Capitals and Fjords Package

10 days
9 nights

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Hi Susie, Thought I might hear from you for a follow up survey from the trip ----but just realized that I hadn’t. We had a great time, particularly enjoyed our accommodations in Oslo, Copenhagen and were absolutely thrilled with Balestrand. Would have liked to have been in the town or Aero proper and something a bit better in Stockholm. All in all, things went smoothly, really enjoyed the cruise thru the fjords and it really helped with costs to have breakfast built in every morning. I think it was a fluke, but we really didn’t hit any rain. Our next independent travel thought that we have is to do a hut to hut or chalet to chalet in the Swiss Alps --- we are healthy and active, but not looking for strenuous. Do you have any company that you could recommend to help us set up this trip? Thank you, Margaret McGuire
Margaret McGuire
I just returned from a 16 day Scandinavian trip which I booked through Nordic Saga. My agent Bobby from Nordic Saga planned my group trip and I want to commend him on a fantastic, incredible, and unbelievable job he did. It was my first time leading a group of 35 and during the planning stages Bobby kept assuring me that I had nothing to worry about. He was correct. Everything went smoothly, the hotels were gorgeous and restaurant’s breakfasts were delicious and impressive. The buses for excursions were first class and always prompt. Our tour guides were fabulous. Bobby went above and beyond with the difficult last minute task of changing our flights to leave 2 days earlier due to Hurricane Dorian. His persistence and hard work in accomplishing this was greatly appreciated considering the fact that there were so few flights available due to the hurricane. He is to be complimented and praised for making this trip a wonderful experience and giving us so many beautiful memories. I highly recommend Bobby and Nordic Saga.
Joanne Hykes High Vista Group
Hello dear Bobby, In a word, PERFECT! As you know, you worked and put together an extensive 4/5 country tour package for Vicki and I and what you managed to put together went remarkably well in every way possible. With very little exception, this trip now ranks as the best of our many trips, which considering the now 67 countries on all 7 continents around the globe we visited, is a big statement. I only have a few feedback suggestions and a request: 1) Be more specific with US based guest re the hotel standards, e.g., a standard room in the US is a superior room in Europe. This is a problem that is easily rectified by advising clients up front of the difference. 2) While the Sogenfjiord in a Nutshell was outstanding, it is a bit too rushed. Perhaps it’s because we’d been traveling for some time already that it made us feel that way, but for sure, all three countries in Scandinavia are worth more time. 3) When able, please contact your tour providers in Stockholm and Oslo and request contact information for Sofia, our guide in Stockholm, and for Helen, our guide in Oslo. We had great guides all along the way and exchanged contact detail, but somehow missed these two exceptional women. Our thanks for: 1) Turning things around in St. Petersburg with my concern at the brevity of the Peter and Paul Fortress tour. In the end it made the rest of our guided tour with Ana a truly exceptional one. 2) For reaching out to your tour operator in Bergen who weren’t there to meet us off our flight. 3) For reaching out to your tour operator in Bergen about our bag transfer. As promised there they were when we checked into the Continental Oslo. 4) Your expert choosing of hotel accommodations all along the way as each of them were up to, or exceeded world class standards. As you now know, we’ve stayed at many of the world’s premier hotel’s and this trip has matched or exceeded our experiences. 5) Your choice of tour operator partners, all of who put together exceptional and interesting tours of their countries. 6) And lastly, for being there all along the way with us. It put us at ease knowing you were monitoring our movement. All our best, Jon & Vicki
Jon & Vicki
Hi Bobby; Thank you for all the effort you put in to making our Scandinavian vacation a complete success. The hotels were perfect. Great, central locations next to all the action, train stations and or depots. More importantly, all of our shuttles, ferries, cab service and air line connections could not have worked out better. This level of detail made our vacation easy and seamless; eliminating the worry of finding a cab that can fit all of the luggage, having the proper currency, explaining hotel directions, etc., everything was pre-paid and taken care for us ahead of time. This really made our trip enjoyable. Thank you again, Bill & Karen
William M Wibbenhorst
Hi Dora, I wanted to send a quick note about the tour to Scandinavia and Russia back in July. There were many highlights along the way of course, but my personal favorite spot was probably Balestrand. Exploring the fjords and that town on our own was relaxing and perfect for us. Our guide, Celia, was very sweet. Thanks again for your help, I’d have no problem recommending you for anyone hoping to travel to Scandinavia. Best, Wendy and Rick Gervine
Wendy and Rick Gervine

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$ 2,850.00 (double occupancy 3*)
$ 3,250.00 (double occupancy 4* hotels)

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Hotels:

3-4* centrally located

Included:

2 nights in Stockholm
2 nights in Copenhagen
1 night in Oslo
1 night in Flam
2 nights in Bergen
1 overnight onboard in Seaview cabin on DFDS ferry
Daily Breakfast, 2 dinner
Norway in a Nutshell Combination tour by train, boat and bus
Scheduled sightseeing Tours as per itinerary
Arrival airport ransfer in Stockholm

Itinerary:

IT ALL STARTS IN THE CAPITAL OF SWEDEN, STOCKHOLM. FROM HERE, WE TRAVEL TO THE CITY OF FAIRY TALES COPENHAGEN, AND ON TO THE VIKING CAPITAL, OSLO. ENJOY THE STUNNING  NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE MAGNIFICENT NORWEGIAN FJORDS AND THE FASCINATING NORTHERN CAPITALS, WITH THEIR COBBLED STREETS, PALACES AND CHANNELS. EXPERIENCE THE MOST NOTABLE SIGHTS OF THIS COMPLETE JOURNEY THROUGH SCANDINAVIA. BE AMAZED BY THE CONTRASTS OF THE VIKING CAPITALS, THE NATURE OF THE WILD FJORDS AND THE EXUBERANT ARCHITECTURE. ENJOY THIS MODERN, YET EXOCTIC AREA WITH ITS MEDIEVAL HISTORY AND FEEL THE ESSENCE OF THE NORTH!

Day 1  : Stockholm Arrival

Upon arrival in Stockholm Arlanda Airport, you will be met and transferred to yourhotel. Hotel Check-in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Stockholm.

Day 2  : Stockholm

Stockholm city tour by bus and boat

In the morning, take the Stockholm Grand Tour combining the bus sightseeing tour Stockholm Panorama and the boat tour Under the Bridges of Stockholm. 

Discover beautiful Stockholm in 75 minutes. This guided sightseeing bus tour passes all the must-see attractions in the city with modern, luxury coaches. We take you to the most popular buildings and views in Stockholm. City districts and famous sights such as Stockholm City Hall, The Royal Palace, Östermalm, Gamla Stan (Old Town), Långholmen and The Royal Djurgården are all parts of this tour. During the tour you will truly get to know Stockholm and the history of the city. 

Continue with perfect boat sightseeing tour, see Stockholm from the water! We travel under twelve bridges and pass through the lock that is connecting the Baltic Sea with Lake Mälaren. We pass many popular sights in different parts of Stockholm during the tour. Outside the window you will see the inner city, Old Town, Södermalm, Lilla and Stora Essingen, the new area Hammarby Sjöstad and the green areas of Djurgården.  Overnight in Stockholm [B]

Day 3  : Stockholm - Copenhagen

Stockholm to Copenhagen by train

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Take a short taxi ride to Stockholm Central station to board High Speed Train to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark (5 hours train ride). Take a taxi to your hotel upon arrival in Copenhagen. Hotel Check-in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Copenhagen [B]

Day 4  : Copenhagen

Copenhagen city tour by bus and boat

Breakfast  at  the  hotel.  Discover & experience the best of two worlds with sightseeing combination by bus and boat. See the city’s main sights from our glass panel bus with a panoramic view and explore the city from the idyllic canals. The bus stops for 30 min at Amalienborg Palace where you will see the famous changing of the guards. There will also be a photo stop at The Little Mermaid and you will see many famous buildings like the Royal Danish Opera House. After city tour it is time to get onboard one of the boats cruising around the harbour and canals. The tour is live guided and will give you a great view of Copenhagen from the sea. The boat goes through the picturesque canals of Christianshavn and Frederiksholm where historical buildings are to be enjoyed side by side with more modern architecture. Overnight in Copenhagen [B]

Day 5  : Copenhagen-Oslo

Copenhagen to Oslo by overnight ferry

Day at Leisure, explore on your own. In the afternoon take a short Taxi ride to pier to board the DFDS Seaways overnight cruise ferry to Copenhagen. Dinner and overnight overnight onboard [B, D]

Day 6  : Oslo

Oslo sightseeing by hop on/hop off bus

Discover Oslo and its attractions at your own pace with our Hop On – Hop Off buses. The bus tour includes 18 stops and the ticket is valid for 24 hours. The City Sightseeing Norway red double decker buses will be at your service and onboard you can enjoy fantastic views of the beautiful capital and learn more about the city from the audio guide. You can visit the Royal Castle, the Vigeland Sculpture Park or the spectacular Opera House. Other attractions of interest are the Viking Ship Museum or Kon-Tiki, Fram & Norwegian Maritime Museum.  Overnight in Oslo [B]

Day 7  : Oslo – Flam

Norway in a Nutshell

Early breakfast at the hotel. Depart on a scenic tour of Norwegian fjords. The Norway in a Nutshell ® trip takes you through some of Norway's most beautiful fjord scenery. You can experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow Nærøyfjord and the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva.Early morning departure on the scenic Bergen Railway through the Hallingdal Valley, via Geilo and across a mountain plateau to Myrdal. Ride the famous Flåm Railway, descending 2,840 feet in 12 miles, into the wild Flåm Valley, passing spectacular scenery of waterfalls, mountain cliffs, tiny settlements and farms. Upon arrival in Flåm your afternoon is at leisure. Check in at the beautiful Fretheim hotel located across from the Railway Station. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Flam [B, D]

Options: Porter Service: your main luggage will be picked up at your hotel in Oslo and safely transferred to your hotel in Bergen.
Day 8  : Flam - Gudvangen - Voss - Bergen

Norway in a Nutshell

Breakfast and check-out. Morning at leisure in Flam.

In the afternoon, walk to the pier to begin an unforgettable 2-hour boat journey along the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. Continue with a 1-hour bus ride up the narrow Nærøy Valley, across the steep hairpin bends of the Stalheim Canyon Road, descending to the fjord village of Voss. Here you reconnect with the Bergen Railway arriving from Oslo and Myrdal, continuing to Bergen. A short train ride brings you to the colorful Hanseatic city of Bergen. Overnight in Bergen [B]

Day 9  : Bergen

Bergen hop on/hop off sightseeing

Explore Bergen with a combination of city sightseeing & Fløibanen on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour that covers all popular Bergen attractions. During this tour you can create your own sightseeing itinerary. You can hop on at any of Bergen’s stops and hop off whenever you want to visit one of the attractions. This 13-stop tour ensures you will not miss a single sight or attraction in the city. Overnight in Bergen [B]

Day 10  : Bergen departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Bergen (B)