Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrival to Copenhagen
- Day 2: Copenhagen - Aarhus
- Day 3: Aarhus - Fjord Line
- Day 4: Stavanger - Pulpit Rock
- Day 5: Stavanger - Bergen
- Day 6: Bergen - Flam - Balestrand
- Day 7: Borgund Church - Oslo
- Day 8: Oslo - Vigeland Park - Karlstad
- Day 9: Karlstad - Stockholm
- Day 10: Departure
Day 1: Arrival to Copenhagen
Welcome to Copenhagen capital of The Kingdom of Denmark.
The history of Copenhagen dates back to around the year 800, when it arose around a small fishing village. From the year 1300 it became the capital city.
Transfer to the hotel on your own (possibility to book optional transfers for an additional fee). Meeting with the tour leader at the hotel reception at 18:00 or at 08:00 on the next day.
Day 2: Copenhagen - Aarhus
A local guide will take you for panoramic tour of the capital of Denmark, we will appreciate its old architecture, the district and the port of Nyhavn. In this thousand-year-old city, its historical charm offers at the same time everything expected of a modern metropolis: theatres, museums, restaurants, shops... Other points of interest that we will pass are the Amalienborg Palace – house of the royalty of Denmark, the Christianborg Palace where the Danish Parliament is located, the National Museum of History or the stock market building, among others. To end our tour, the very famous and well-known 'Little Mermaid' could not be missed.
In the afternoon, departure to Aarhus taking the ferry in Odden.
Day 3: Aarhus - Fjord Line
In the morning panoramic tour with local guide through Aarhus; This is the second most populous city in Denmark and was named the European Capital of Culture in 2017. Its strategic location made it an important Viking city, and later a flourishing commercial place. Stop at the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral. Free time to continue discovering the city on your own.
In the afternoon we will continue to the North of Denmark to reach Hirtshals where we will board an overnight cruise to Norway.
*Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4: Stavanger - Pulpit Rock
In the morning a panoramic walk with our escort guide to discover the charming old town of Stavanger. Rest of the day free. We recommend doing one of the two optional activities*:
Option A: Cruise on the Lysefjord (Lysefjord). This 3-hour cruise on the Lysefjord will get us close enough to one of the fjord's waterfalls to feel the spray and then to see the Pulpit Rock towering above all the other stunning scenery.
Option B: Lysefjord Cruise + Preikestolen (Pulpit) Climb (Travellers choosing Option B will not take the morning tour of Stavanger). See our option list.
*please note only one option can be selected
Day 5: Stavanger - Bergen
Ferry from Mortavika to Årsvågen and from Sandvikvåg to Halhjem. Arrival in Bergen and free time for lunch. In the afternoon, panoramic tour of Bergen with a local guide to see the most emblematic places of the city, including the famous fish market and the Hanseatic quarter, a World Heritage Site (UNESCO).
In the afternoon, you will have a chance to take a ride with the Floibanen funicular to the top of mountain Floyen. From there, you can admire the magnificent views of the city and its surrounding landscapes.
Day 6: Bergen - Flam - Balestrand
After breakfast we are heading to Voss to start our spectacular train trip ascending almost 900 meters with incredible views of the fjord. The train journey will start from Voss and take you to Myrdal station, which is a mountain railway station and junction, located about 13 km from the village of Flåm. In Myrdal, board the famous Flåmsbana - one of the steepest trainlines in the world. The train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breath-taking waterfalls and no less than 20 tunnels. It offers so many viewpoints that many feel like travelling multiple times between the mountain and the fjord.
Arrive to Flåm where you will have some free time to discover this village.
The journey continues by cruise on the Sognefjord to our accommodation in Balestrand, a rural area surrounded by nature. Sognefjord - the King of Norway and the longest fjord in Norway. The initial part of the fjord, called Aurlandsfjord, is a 17-kilometer arm of the world’s second longest fjord, the Sognefjord (204 km). It is one of the most picturesque fjords in the world.
Day 7: Borgund Church - Oslo
We will continue our route through mountains, valleys and incredible landscapes with numerous villages scattered by nature, taking the corresponding connecting ferries. We will stop at the Borgund Church, a wooden church dating back to 1,180 AD. In the afternoon we will continue to Lake Tyrifjord and arrive in Oslo.
Day 8: Oslo - Vigeland Park - Karlstad
Guided tour of Oslo including Frogner Park with the Vigeland sculpture complex, passing the City Hall, the Royal Palace, and the modern Opera. Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon, departure to Sweden. Arrival in Karlstad, located in the delta formed by two of Sweden's great natural watercourses: the Klara River and the impressive Lake Vänern.
Day 9: Karlstad - Stockholm
In the morning departure to the East until reaching the Swedish capital, built on 14 islands. Surrounded by the Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, with its grand public buildings, palaces, rich cultural history and museums tell its beautiful 700-year history.
Upon arrival to Stockholm you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide, visiting the old town or "Gamla Stan" with its network of small squares and cobbled streets, and we will see the exteriors of the Royal Palace, the Cathedral and the Parliament.
Day 10: Departure
Depending on your departure time, you might still have some time to enjoy in the city.
Transfer to the airport on your own. (Private transfer can be pre-booked in advance).
Please contact us for dates
Suggested Accommodation
City |
Accommodation |
Copenhagen |
Scandic Copenhagen or similar |
Aarhus |
Scandic Aarhus City or similar |
Stavanger |
Scandic Stavanger City or similar |
Bergen |
Scandic Ornen or similar |
Balestrand |
Kviknes Hotel or similar |
Oslo |
Thon Hotel Europa or similar |
Karlstad |
Elite Stadshotellet or similar |
Stockholm |
Clarion Hotel Sign or similar |
Whats included?
Accommodation:
- 9 overnights in the mentioned hotels or similar, with breakfast - Day 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
- 1 overnight on board of a cruise, see view cabins, twin bed, with breakfast. - Day 3
- Porterage service in/out ( start on day 2 with luggage out, ends on day 9 with luggage in) - Day 2-9
Dinners:
- 2 dinners: on the cruise & in the hotel in Balestrand - Day 3 & 6
Coach/ Train /Ferry/ Cruise services/:
- Long distance coach for 8 days (Day 2- 9)
- Cruise on the Sognefjord & Aurlandsfjord from Flåm to Balestrand - Day 6
- Panoramic train from Myrdal to Flåm - Day 6
- Bergen Railway train from Voss to Myrdal - Day 6
- Ferry Odden - Aarhus (Day 2)
- Ferry Mortavika -Årsvågen (Day 5)
- Ferry Sandvikvåg -Halhjem (Day 5)
- Ferry Dragsvik- Hella (Day 7)
- Ferry Manheller - Fodnes (Day 7)
Tour Escort:
- English speaking escort (Day 1 - 10)
Sightseeing with a private, English-speaking guide:
- 3 hrs in Copenhagen (by bus) - Day 2
- 2 hrs in Aarhus (by bus) - Day 3
- 2 hrs in Bergen (walking tour) - Day 5
- 3 hrs in Oslo (by bus) - Day 8
- 3hrs in Stockholm (by bus) - Day 9
What’s not included?
- International Flights
- Airport transfers or other transfers not mentioned in the program.
- Drinks, Lunches & Dinners(not mentioned in the program)
- Tips & Personal Expenses