Great Scandinavia – 8 nights – 9 days

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: COPENHAGEN

Arrival to airport and transfer you to the hotel, and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.  

 

Day 02: COPENHAGEN - ODENSE - AARHUS

In the morning, we’ll embark on a panoramic tour of the Danish capital with a local guide. COPENHAGEN, the largest Scandinavian city, is full of contrasts, featuring the popular Tivoli Gardens, Christiansborg Palace, the charming terraces of Nyhavn, and the iconic Little Mermaid statue. In the late morning, we’ll journey to Jutland. Our route includes crossing a 20 km bridge over the sea and stopping at  ODENSE, where we can explore its Gothic cathedral and H.C. Andersen’s House. Upon arrival in  AARHUS,  you’ll have free time.

Day 03: AARHUS – KRISTIANSAND FERRY - KRISTIANSAND – STAVANGER

We’ll travel to  HIRTSHALS  and take a ferry across the North Sea to  NORWAY, embarking on a three-hour voyage to  KRISTIANSAND. From there, we’ll continue along Norway’s stunning southern coastline. Our next stop will be the charming little town of  FLEKKEFJORD. We’ll then arrive in  STAVANGER, a picturesque town with a bustling port by the fjord. 
Note: The ferry schedule may vary depending on the month, but you will normally have time for lunch on the boat. 

Day 04: STAVANGER - BERGEN

Upon leaving the city, we’ll stop at the Swords in Rock monument, a tribute to the Viking era, before continuing our scenic route through tunnels, bridges, and some segments by boat along the fjord coast of  NORWAY. One of these undersea tunnels is the deepest in the world. The two boat trips will make this part of the journey both relaxing and spectacular.

We’ll arrive in BERGEN at lunchtime and take a cable car up Mount Fløyen for amazing views of the town and the Bergen fjord. Afterwards, you’ll have leisure time to explore the capital city of the Fjords.  

Day 05: BERGEN - SOGNEFJORD - OSLO

Today, we’ll experience more breathtaking landscapes, including Norway’s fjords, glaciers, lakes, and forests. Our journey will take us to  SOGNEFJORD, the largest fjord in Norway. Along the way, we’ll stop at the stunning  TVINDEFOSSEN WATERFALL. Then, we’ll embark on a magnificent  cruise  between  GUDVANGEN  and  AURLAND, enjoying the stunning scenery during this hour-and-a-half voyage.

We suggest having lunch on board. Continuing our adventure, we’ll traverse magnificent snow-covered landscapes and pass through the Aurland Tunnel, the longest in the world. We’ll make a brief stop to admire the exterior of Borgund Stave Church, considered the best-preserved medieval wooden church in Norway. Finally, we’ll arrive in OSLO with free time to explore the port, main streets, and the artwork in Frogner Park. 

Day 06: OSLO – OREBRO - STOCKHOLM

We include a panoramic tour of the Norwegian capital with a local guide. This city blends vibrant modern architecture with classical buildings, stunning scenery, and large parks with sculptures. Oslo has been named the European Green Capital. After the tour, you´ll have free time to explore on your own. 
Next, we’ll depart for Sweden, passing through forested landscapes and lakes. Our next stop is Örebro, a historic town by a beautiful lake, with a castle and a charming old town. Enjoy some time for a stroll before we continue to Stockholm, arriving in the evening. 

Day 07: STOCKHOLM

Today, we’ll embark on a panoramic tour of this beautiful capital city, built on 14 interconnected islands. We’ll visit Gamla Stan, also known as “the city between bridges”, the lively old quarter filled with monumental buildings such as the Nobel Prize Museum, located right beside the main square of Stortorget, which honors Nobel Prize winners, the Cathedral, and the Royal Palace. Whenever possible, we’ll enjoy the stunning views from the Fjällgatan viewpoint. Afterwards, you’ll have leisure time to explore. We recommend visiting museums and parks. Optionally, you can visit the City Hall and the Vasa Museum. 

Day 08: STOCKHOLM – HELSINGOR  - COPENHAGEN

We’ll head south. After spending some time in the vibrant coastal town of  HELSINGBORG, we’ll take a ferry  from  SWEDEN  TO  HELSINGOR  in  DENMARK  in the early afternoon. You’ll get to enjoy some time in Helsingør, Hamlet’s hometown, where the impressive Kronborg Castle stands out, before we continue our journey to Copenhagen, arriving in the evening. 

Day 09: COPENHAGEN

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.