Scandinavian Capitals & Fjords
Durations
11-15 Days
Tour Types
Escorted Tours
Season
Summer
Itinerary
- 14 days / 13 nights
- Scandinavia
- Stockholm – Copenhagen – Oslo – Norwegian Fjords
- English Speaking Tour-Escort & Local Guides
- Group Size: max 45
Day 1: Stockholm
Arrival in Stockholm and start of your adventure. Transfer on your own to your hotel or choose an optional transfer. In the late afternoon, meet in the hotel lobby with your tour escort and fellow travelers for the journey. Dinner on your own.
Overnight in Stockholm city center at Scandic Wallin Hotel or similar.
Day 2: Stockholm
After breakfast, start the day with a 4 4-hour guided tour of Stockholm. Known as “The Venice of the North”, the city is built on 14 islands. During the tour, you will see all the famous sights in Stockholm including a walk in the idyllic cobblestoned Old City, you will see (outside visit) the City Hall where you can see the Nobel Prize room among others, and visit the Vasa Museum to see the world’s only preserved 17th century ship at the most visited museum in Scandinavia. Afternoon free at leisure.
Overnight in Stockholm city center at Scandic Wallin Hotel or similar.
Day 3: Stockholm - Norrkoping - Oskarshamn
After breakfast, depart for Norrköping by the river Motala. Stop for a walk along the “Industrial Landscape” to admire the bridges and pathways offering spectacular views of the river and its dams and waterfalls. After seeing the stunning cactus at Carl Johan Park, departure for Oskarshamn. Here, sit on the longest wooden bench in Europe – a 72-metre bench called Långa Soffan. Evening and dinner on your own.
Dinner and overnight in Oskarshamn at Home Hotel Post or similar
Day 4: Oskarshamn – Malmo – Copenhagen
After breakfast, depart for Malmö – Sweden’s 3rd largest city. Stop for a walk at the charming cobblestoned squares of the old town - Lilla Torg and Stora Torg. Cross the Öresund bridge to Copenhagen – a marvel of modern architecture. In the evening, go for a walk along the pedestrian street of Strøget to the old harbour Nyhavn, where there are many possibilities of enjoying a hearty dinner on your own, or a cup of coffee while taking in one of the most charming areas of Copenhagen.
Overnight in Copenhagen city center at Scandic Copenhagen or similar.
Day 5: Copenhagen
After breakfast, head out for 3 3-hour guided tour of Copenhagen. Visit the famous Little Mermaid and Gefion fountain, the Royal residence Amalienborg Palace, and the Nyhavn Canal with its charming outdoor restaurants and picturesque cafés, Christiansborg Castle, home to the Danish Parliament, the Royal Opera House, and many more beautiful sights. The tour ends with a highlight – a visit to the magical Tivoli Gardens.
Overnight in Copenhagen city center at Scandic Copenhagen or similar
Day 6: Copenhagen - Oslo Overnight Cruise
After breakfast, see the city from a different angle - join a Classic Canal Tour around Copenhagen’s harbour and its canals. In the early afternoon, embark on the overnight ferry service towards Oslo. Onboard, enjoy a rich dinner buffet before heading to one of several bars or doing your shopping at the well-stocked duty-free shop.
Overnight cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo, outside cabin including dinner buffet and 1 drink onboard GO Nordic Cruise Line.
Day 7: Oslo
Shortly after a cosy breakfast onboard, disembark at Oslo. Meet your local guide who will take you on a 3-hour tour of the Norwegian capital, where you will see the Royal Palace, the National Theater, the Parliament, the Opera House by the waterfront, and the medieval Akershus fortress. There will be time for a pleasant stroll through Frogner Park (Vigeland Park), famous for the controversial sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. In the afternoon, take time to enjoy the charm of Oslo. Stroll along the iconic Karl Johans gate, lined with shops, cafés, and historic buildings. If there are no events scheduled, step inside the City Hall—where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded each year—and admire its impressive murals and architecture. You can also wander down to Aker Brygge, the vibrant seaside promenade, perfect for soaking in the maritime atmosphere, grabbing a coffee, or watching the sunset over the fjord.….
Evening and dinner at leisure. Overnight in Oslo city center at Radisson Blu Scandinavia or similar.
Day 8: Oslo – Kristiansand
After breakfast, we depart from Oslo and drive along the scenic southern coast. Our first stop is at Vrangfoss Lock, the most impressive lock on the historic Telemark Canal, where your guide will introduce you to this unique piece of Norwegian heritage. We continue to Skien, the official starting point of the canal and the birthplace of Henrik Ibsen. On our way south, we stop in Lillesand, a charming seaside town known for its white wooden houses and peaceful harbor — a popular summer retreat for Norwegians. Upon arrival in Kristiansand, we enjoy a panoramic city tour. Highlights include the 17th-century Christiansholm Fortress, the striking Kunstsilo art building, the lively Fiskebrygga fish market, and a walk through Posebyen, Kristiansand’s Old Town, home to Europe’s largest collection of preserved wooden houses.
Overnight in Kristiansand city center at Thon Parken or similar.
Day 9: Kristiansand - Stavanger
After breakfast, drive to Stavanger, making a stop en route in the idyllic fishing village of Flekkefjord. Upon arrival in Stavanger, enjoy a 3-hour fjord sightseeing on the Lysfjord, passing by the famous Pulpit Rock.
Rest for the evening and dinner – at leisure.
Overnight in Stavanger city center at Scandic Stavanger City Hotel or similar.
Day 10: Stavanger – Bergen
After breakfast, embark on a 3-hour guided tour of Gamle Stavanger (Old Stavanger). During the tour, you will see the monument Sverd i Fjell (Sword in Rock), which marks the Viking battle of Hafrsfjord when Norway was united into one kingdom. When the tour is over, drive to Bergen – the “Capital of the Fjords”.
Overnight in Bergen city center at Grand Terminus or similar.
Day 11: Bergen
After breakfast, join a 2-hour morning city tour of Bergen. The tour included the venerable King Haakon’s Hall, the Rosenkrantz Tower, and Bryggen – a row of Hanseatic timbered houses with characteristic pointed gables facing the harbour, and the bustling Fish and Flower market, the city park, and the Grieg Hall – the concert hall of Bergen. After the tour, enjoy the return ride on the famous funicular up and down Mt. Fløien.
Rest of the day and dinner on your own – time to take in this charming town!
Overnight in Bergen city center at Grand Terminus or similar.
Day 12: Bergen - Gudvangen - Flam - Geilo
After breakfast, head inland for two of the most fascinating experiences in Norway, the Sogne Fjord cruise and the Flåm Railway. Drive to Gudvangen, where you will board the 2-hour cruise and sail the magnificent Nærøy and Aurland fjords.
Upon arrival in Flåm, the famous Flåm Railway awaits. With breathtaking views at every curve, it will take you to Myrdal, where you will take the train to Geilo, where you will stay for the night.
Dinner and overnight in Geilo area at Ustedalen Hotel or similar.
Day 13: Geilo - Oslo
After breakfast, drive to Torpo Stave church (outside visit) – one of the oldest stave churches and the only one in Hallingdal preserved on its original site. After admiring the old Norsk architecture, continue to Oslo.
Enjoy some free time to soak up the capital one last time and finish any last-minute shopping."
Overnight in Oslo city center at Radisson Blu Scandinavia or similar.
Day 14: Depart Oslo
Transfer on your own to the airport or include an optional transfer from your hotel to Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
Dates & Rates
Rates per person
Per Person ( Double / Twin Occupancy )
Per Person ( Single Occupancy )
Dates:
Included
- 2 - nights hotel accommodation in Stockholm
- 1 - night hotel accommodation in Oskarshamn
- 2 - nights hotel accommodation in Copenhagen
- 2 - nights hotel accommodation in Oslo
- 1 - overnight cruise Copenhagen – Oslo
- 1 - night hotel accommodation in Kristiansand
- 1 - night hotel accommodation in Stavanger
- 2 - nights hotel accommodation in Bergen
- 1 - night hotel accommodation in Geilo
- 12 Breakfast and 3 Dinners included
- 1x dinner buffet onboard overnight cruise, incl. 1 beverage
- 2x 3-course dinners or buffet incl. bread, coffee and tea in Geilo and Oskerhamn
- English speaking tour leader throughout the tour
- Stockholm (4 hours), Copenhagen (3 hours), Oslo (2 hours), Stavanger (2 hours), Bergen (2 hours)
- Transport with driver for touring (kindly note some of the guided city tours will be walking tours) including all domestic ferry and bridge crossings
- Classic Canal Cruise Tour in Copenhagen
- Fjord cruise Lysefjord (3.5 hours) in Stavanger
- Nærøyfjord mini cruise Gudvangen to Flåm (2 hours)
- Train ticket from Flåm to Myrdal
- Train ticket from Myrdal to Geilo (2nd class)
- Entrances to Vasa Museum and Tivoli
- Fløibanen Funicular - return ticket
Optional Add-Ons
- Private Airport Transfer in Stockholm: $200 per car
- Private Airport Transfer in Oslo: $200 per car