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Denmark, Sweden & Norway - The Grand Tour

Denmark, Sweden & Norway - The Grand Tour

Sightsee the Scandinavian capitals and the Danish and Swedish countryside along with Norway’s awe-inspiring fjords in our 15 day fully escorted tour. From the Little Mermaid to the Vasa Galleon; Odense to Stockholm’s City Hall; the tranquillity of Lake Siljan to the grandeur of Norway’s Geiranger Fjord this is a feast for the senses.

DAY 1: UK – COPENHAGEN

Scheduled SAS flight to Copenhagen.  Transfer on arrival. Highlights: Welcome Drinks Dinner: Visit to Tivoli Gardens: Overnight at Hotel Scandinavia for two nights.

DAY 2: COPENHAGEN

Sightseeing highlights: Hans Christian Andersen’s  Little Mermaid: Christiansborg: Rosenborg and Amalienborg Palaces: Stock Exchange.

DAY 3: COPENHAGEN – FREDERIKSHAVN

Highlights: Cross over the bridge to the island of Fyn: Visit Hans Christian Andersen’s home in Odense:  Jutland Peninsula. Overnight at Hotel Scandic Stena Line.

DAY 4: FREDRIKSHAVN – STOCKHOLM

Highlights: Cross the waters of Kattegat to Sweden: Gothenburg: Drive along Lake Vattern.  Overnight for two nights at Hotel Amaranten.

DAY 5: STOCKHOLM

Highlights: The City Hall’s ‘Gold Room’ where the Nobel Price banquets are held: Old Town: Royal Palace: Visit the Wasa Galleon, a 17C naval vessel.

DAY 6: STOCKHOLM – FALUN 

Highlights: Travel via Lake Malaren to Sigtuna, the old Viking capital: Uppsala Cathedral: Travel through Dalecarlia (Dalarna) to the  Ski resort of Falun.  Overnight at Hotel Park Inn Bergmastaren.

DAY 7: FALUN – LILLEHAMMER

Highlights: Taking the scenic route along Lake Siljan to Nusnas famous for the painted wooden horses: Crossing over the border to Norway: Hamar. Overnight at Hotel Victoria.

DAY 8: LILLEHAMMER – GEIRANGER

Highlights: Visit the Maihaugen open air museum learning about old Norwegian rural life: Travel through Per Gynt’s Valley with waterfalls, lakes and snow capped peaks: 12th century Stave Church in Lom.  Overnight for two nights at the Union Hotel.

DAY 9: GEIRANGER

A day at leisure in the most stunning surroundings where the scenery has been granted World Heritage status by UNESCO. Optional excursion along the Trolls’ Road with photo opportunities of the Seven Sister’s Waterfall.

DAY 10: GEIRANGER – FJORDLAND

Highlights: Cruise on the Geirangerfjord: Scenic drive along the Sognefjord: Ferry crossing to Lærdal: Overnight at Hotel Lindstrøm.

Day 11: FJORDLAND – BERGEN

Highlights: Cruise along Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, the Sognefjord: Travel on the spectacular Flåm Railway with an ascent of 3000 feet. Overnight for 2 nights at Hotel Royal.

DAY 12: BERGEN

Highlights: Visit the largest fish market in Scandinavia: Haakon’s Hall.

DAY 13: BERGEN – OSLO 

Highlights: Travel across the vast Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau, over mountains and through ski resorts to Oslo.  Overnight for two nights at Hotel Scandinavia.

DAY 14: OSLO 

Highlights: Guided sightseeing tour: Royal Palace: Akerhus Castle: Frogner Park and the Vigeland sculptures: Visit the Viking Long Ship Museum.

DAY 15: OSLO – UK

Transfer to airport and scheduled SAS flight to UK