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15 Days ~ Denmark ~ Sweden ~
Norway
Tour Pace
This evenly paced tour has two-night
stays in
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Geiranger, Bergen
and Oslo. Most of the travelling days pass
through wonderful scenery, and offer
frequent stops both for refreshments and
photo
opportunities.
DAY 1 – UK - COPENHAGEN
Welcome to Scandinavia! Aftewr your
scheduled flight, complimentary transfers
depart from Copenhagen airport to the
tour hotel at 10.30, 12.30 & 15.30
hours.. Then you are at leisure to relax
or explore. Tonight enjoy a Welcome
Drink and dinner at the hotel, followed
by a
visit to the glittering lights and
enchanting atmosphere of Tivoli Gardens.
Hotel:
Radisson SAS Scandinavia. (D)
DAY 2 – COPENHAGEN
SIGHTSEEING
Meet Hans Christian Andersen’s
Little Mermaid,
gazing across the harbour this morning.
Then visit the Christiansborg and see the
Rosenborg and Amalienborg Palaces, and
the Stock Exchange. Later, perhaps join a
tour through the Danish countryside?
(BB)
DAY 3 –
COPENHAGEN – FREDERIKSHAVN
Cross over to the Island of Fyn, to
visit the
home of Hans Christian Andersen in
Odense. The year 2005 marked the 200th
anniversary
of his birth and the museum was
completely refurbished for that event.
Then head
to the Jutland peninsula and check into
your hotel at Frederikshavn, before
enjoying
a highlight dinner at a local
restaurant. Hotel: Radisson SAS
Jutlandia. (BB,HD)
DAY 4
– FREDERIKSHAVN –
STOCKHOLM
Bid farewell to Denmark as you cross
the waters
of the Kattegat to Gothenburg. Continue
along the shores of Lake Vattern, to
Stockholm,
known as ‘the city that floats on
the water’. Hotel: First Hotel
Amaranten.
(BB)
DAY 5 –
STOCKHOLM SIGHTSEEING
With your local guide visit the City
Hall’s
‘Gold Room’ where the Nobel
Prize banquets are held. Then continue into
the medieval island heart of the city to
view the cathedral, walk through the Old
Town and see the Royal Palace. Now a
highlight visit to one of Europe’s
greatest
attractions, the Wasa Galleon - a
marvellous impression of life on board a
17C naval
vessel. (BB)
DAY 6 –
STOCKHOLM – FALUN
Travel via Lake Malaren to Sigtuna,
once the Viking
capital and now boasting Sweden’s
smallest City Hall. Then to Uppsala, seat
of Scandinavia’s oldest university
to visit the Cathedral where the Swedish
kings were crowned. Later, travel
through rural Dalecarlia to the ski
resort of
Falun. Hotel: Park Inn Bergmastaren.
(BB,D)
DAY 7 – FALUN
– LILLEHAMMER
A scenic drive along the shores of
Lake Siljan
in the Dalarna region, brings you to
Nusnas, to witness wooden horses being
made.
Continue deep into the forested heart of
Sweden, passing Salen, the starting point
for the annual cross country skiing
marathon. Cross into Norway and pass the
Olympic
ice skating rink called the ‘Viking
Ship’ at Hamar, on your way to
Lillehammer.
Hotel: Rica Victoria. (BB)
DAY 8 – LILLEHAMMER
– GEIRANGER
This morning enjoy a visit to the
Maihaugen open-air
museum to see old Norway’s rural
life come alive. Now continue to the
Norwegian
Fjordland - a wonderful world of soaring
mountains, icy glaciers and rivers which
cascade thousands of feet into green
valleys below. Follow Peer Gynt’s
valley
enjoying vistas of waterfalls, lakes and
snow-capped peaks to reach Lom with its
12th century Stave Church. Now its on to
the remote village of Geiranger, a superb
setting overlooking fjords &
mountains. Hotel: Union. (BB,D)
DAY 9 – GEIRANGER AT
LEISURE
A day for relaxation in beautiful
surroundings
with the most breath taking scenery,
which has been granted World Heritage
status
by UNESCO. Later maybe take an excursion
along the Trolls’ Road with
outstanding
photo opportunities at the Seven Sisters
waterfall! (BB,D)
DAY 10
– GEIRANGER –
FJORDLAND
Begin your day with a highlight
cruise on the
mirror-smooth waters of Geirangerfjord,
with its towering cliffs and waterfalls.
Continue through glacier country for a
scenic drive along the Sognefjord, before
your ferry crossing to Laerdal. Hotel:
Lindstrom. (BB,D)
DAY 11
– FJORDLAND – BERGEN
Sognefjord is Norway’s longest
and deepest
fjord, and you cruise upon its majestic
waters today. Now embark on a spectacular
journey on the Flam Railway, ascending
from sea level to 3,000 feet, with views
of mountain scenery and roaring
waterfalls. Your destination tonight is
the historic
port of Bergen, Norway's most naturally
beautiful city, with its brightly painted
houses. Hotel: Radisson SAS Royal. (BB)
DAY 12 – BERGEN
SIGHTSEEING
Bergen still largely looks to the sea
for its
living, as can be seen from the
colourful fish market, the largest in
Scandinavia.
Today is yours to explore all that this
exciting town has to offer, such as the
13C Haakon’s Hall. Or perhaps take
the funicular railway to the top of the
mountain? (BB)
DAY 13
– BERGEN – OSLO
This morning travel east through the
rugged landscape
of the Hardangervidda, over scenic
mountains and through ski-resorts on
your way
to the Norwegian capital Oslo. Hotel:
Radisson SAS Scandinavia.
(BB)
DAY 14 – OSLO
SIGHTSEEING
A guided sightseeing tour today
passes the Royal
Palace, as well as the spires and
ramparts of Akerhus Castle, the 14th
century fortress
guarding the harbour. At Frogner Park
view the controversial Vigeland Sculptures,
before a special Highlight visit to the
Viking Long Ship Museum. Tonight, why not
enjoy a celebration dinner at a
traditional restaurant? (BB)
DAY 15 – OSLO - UK
Your tour ends with a transfer to
Oslo Airport at 07.15 & 10.15 hours.
(BB)
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