BEST OF SCANDINAVIA
08 Nights & 09 Days
Day 1: Stockholm
Your holiday begins at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport where we await to greet you and escort you to your hotel in the heart of Sweden’s remarkable capital. For those who arrive early, we recommend buying My Stockholm Pass, which gives you free admission to a total of 75 experiences, free sightseeing tours, discounts to a number of restaurants, shops and much more. Suggested attractions include the Vasa Ship Museum or City Hall’s famous Blue Hall, site of the annual Nobel Prize banquet.
Overnight in Stockholm
Day 2: Stockholm
Breakfast at Hotel.
Visit to the city’s charming Old Town with its narrow alleys and well-preserved medieval houses
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Take a guided tour at the Viking mounds in nearby Uppsala. Enjoy the afternoon at Fjäderholmarna, the closest of Stockholm’s Archipelago islands, where you can partake in a guided tour, browse the local handicrafts, and enjoy an authentic Swedish dinner at your choice of restaurants.
Overnight in Stockholm
Day 3: Denmark – Copenhagen
Breakfast at Hotel.
Board the train for Copenhagen and enjoy the scenery of Southern Sweden as you envision the exciting activities that await you in Denmark! Once you’ve arrived and settled in at your hotel in
Copenhagen’s centre, we recommend a stroll down the famous “Ströget” street for some world-class shopping or a bite to eat at one of its many cafes and restaurants.
Overnight in Copenhagen.
DAY 4: Copenhagen
Breakfast at Hotel.
We recommend you to have the Copenhagen Card (CPHCARD), which provides free admission to over 60 museums and free travel on the city’s buses and local trains. Copenhagen is home to such
marvels as the Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, the old harbour of Nyhavn, the famous Little Mermaid statue, and much more. No visit to Copenhagen is complete without a trip to the Tivoli Gardens, one Mermaid statue, and much more. No visit to Copenhagen is complete without a trip to the Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks and among the city’s most famous attractions.
Overnight in Copenhagen.
Day 5: Copenhagen & Cruise to Norway
Breakfast at Hotel.
After breakfast at your hotel, we recommend the insightful self-guided tour (optional) at the historic Carlsberg brewery, only 3.5 km by bus from central Copenhagen. After sampling this popular beer at the end of your tour, you can decide for yourself if you agree with their slogan: “Carlsberg, probably the best beer in the world”. By late afternoon it’s time to board the ship to Oslo, which cruises gently up the Kattegat Sund on its way to Norway’s capital city. Take part in the dancing and entertainment on board or just relax and watch the sunset from the deck.
Overnight in Copenhagen or Norway (Ship’s Cabin).
Day 6: Copenhagen – Fjord – Oslo
Breakfast at Hotel.
Explore Oslo after arriving early to port in the scenic Oslo fjord. From your hotel conveniently located in the heart of the city, you have easy access to many of Oslo’s top attractions. Bask in the cosmopolitan glow of Bogstadveien, Oslo’s busy shopping street, or simply unwind in one of Oslo’s lush parks before dinner at a restaurant of your choice.
Overnight in Oslo
Day 7: Oslo
Breakfast at Hotel.
Take advantage of this culturally diverse city with the Oslo Pass, which provides unlimited travel on all public transport, free admission to over 25 museums, and discounts on many other attractions, restaurants, and shops.
We recommend a visit to the Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Jump Tower, the Viking Ship Museum, Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Royal Palace, Akershus Fortress, or the historic Arctic expedition ship “Fram”.
Overnight in Oslo
Day 8: Norway To Sweden By Train
Breakfast at Hotel.
Today you will be boarding the return train to Stockholm in the afternoon. The evening is free to enjoy Stockholm’s electrifying nightlife from your centrally-located hotel.
Overnight in Stockholm
Day 9: Stockholm and Departure
Breakfast at Hotel.
Transfer to Arlanda Airport is provided by private taxi. Passengers departing with the afternoon flight will have time for some last minute shopping, a perfect way to end your holiday.