Spectacular Scandinavia

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14 Days ● 20 Meals: 12 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners 

HIGHLIGHTS… Copenhagen, Farm Visit, Manor House  Stay, Stockholm, Choice on Tour, Oslo, Fram Museum,  Stave Church, Flåm Railway, Sognefjord, Briksdal  Glacier, Geirangerfjord Cruise, Bergen

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1 Overnight Flight 

Days 2, 3 Copenhagen Admiral Hotel, Copenhagen

Day 4 Toftaholm Herrgard, Vittaryd 

Days 5, 6 Scandic Grand Central , Stockholm 

Days 7, 8 Hotel Bristol Oslo, Oslo

Day 9 Fretheim Hotel, Flam 

Days 10, 11 Alexandra Hotel, Loen 

Days 12, 13 Scandic Neptun, Bergen 

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 Day 1: Overnight Flight  Set out to explore Scandinavia by land and experience one of the  world’s most incredible regions. 

Day 2: Copenhagen, Denmark - Tour Begins  Your tour opens in the beautiful city of Copenhagen. Take some time  to venture out on your own and come to know this cosmopolitan  capital, dubbed the “gastro capital of Scandinavia.” Tonight, meet  your fellow travellers during a local dining experience highlighting  the New Nordic Cuisine movement of Copenhagen. (D) 

Day 3:  Copenhagen  Join a local expert and set off on an engaging walking tour of  Denmark’s capital city. Explore Nyhavn, the picturesque harbour  lined with colourful facades and charming cafes, as well as  Amalienborg Palace, the residence of the Danish royal family. See  the Royal Theatre and Marble Church before enjoying some free time  to enjoy Copenhagen on your own. (B) 

Day 4:  Copenhagen - Farm Visit - Swedish  Countryside  Bid farewell to Copenhagen and travel north to meet the Hage family  on their organic farm. Learn about their work conserving ancient  grains and the old Danish livestock breeds before enjoying some  homemade treats. Continue on to Helsingor, home of Kronborg  Castle, and board a local ferry for a short ride across the famous  Oresund to Sweden. This afternoon, arrive Toftaholm Herrgård, a  family-run lakeside manor house and your home for the evening.  Before dinner, a local storyteller will enchant you with fabled stories  from Sweden’s past. (B, D)

Day 5: Swedish Countryside - Granna -  Stockholm  Bid farewell to your countryside retreat and travel to Granna, a town  situated on the shores of Lake Vättern and famous for its charming  wooden houses, cobblestone streets and delectable candy shops.  Continue north to Stockholm, Sweden’s capital city. Tonight, enjoy a  twist on modern dishes from Swedish and European cuisine at a local  restaurant. (B, D) 

Day 6: Stockholm  View Stockholm’s greatest vistas and attractions, including Gamla  Stan (Old Town), Riddarholm Church, the Royal Palace and the  Parliament. You’ll also enjoy a visit inside Stockholm’s stunning City  Hall which displays towering brick walls paired with an opulent  interior. This afternoon it’s your choice! You may choose to explore  the Vasa Ship Museum and learn about the vessel’s shocking maiden  voyage, when it sank in a single nautical mile; the perfectly preserved  ship, commissioned in the 1600s by King Vasa, was raised 334 years  later from the bottom of the harbour -OR- visit the ABBA Museum,  an interactive exhibition about the Swedish pop sensation. The  remainder of the day is yours to explore Stockholm independently.  Discover its strikingly colourful architecture and sample its  innovative cuisine. (B) 

Day 7:  Stockholm - Oslo, Norway  Take a quick flight to Oslo, one of Europe’s fastest-growing cities. As  Norway’s capital since 1814, Oslo is the centre of the country’s  government and the home to the royal family. Here, you’ll find a  vibrant, cosmopolitan hub with an abundance of world-class  museums, restaurants and art. This evening, enjoy traditional  Norwegian fare in one of Oslo’s oldest buildings. (B, D) 

Day 8:  Oslo  A tour of Oslo begins at the remarkable Fram Museum, dedicated to  telling the story of Norwegian polar exploration. Continue along Karl  Johan Street and view the Royal Palace and city hall in quaint  downtown Oslo. Next, visit Vigeland Park, home to the collection of  statues and sculptures that comprise Gustav Vigeland's life’s work.   

 Day 9: Oslo - Flåm  Travel north from Norway’s capital to the majestic fjord region. Visit  the Borgund Stave Church, the intricate structure built in dedication  to the Apostle Andrew in 1180. Arrive next in the quaint village of  Flåm, nestled at the entrance to the stunning Aurlandsfjord. Embark  on the renowned Flåm Railway, one of the world’s steepest train  rides, and ascend 3,000 feet past mighty waterfalls, towering  mountains and amazing valleys. Journey to the mountain plateau of  Myrdal and cascade down to the fjord of Flåm, taking in the  breathtaking views each way. (B, D) 

Day 10:  Flåm - Loen/Geiranger  Travel across the dramatic Sognefjord to the Briksdal Glacier,  considered to be one of the most beautiful glaciers in Norway. Climb  the glacier in a traditional "troll car" before arriving for a relaxing  stay in the heart of Norway’s fjord region. (B, D) 

Day 11:  Loen/Geiranger - Fjord Cruise -  Loen/Geiranger  Spend the day enchanted by the inspiring landscape of the fjord  region of Norway. While in Geiranger, a UNESCO World Heritage  site, embark on an exhilarating Geirangerfjord cruise, soaking in  some of Norway’s most beautiful scenery along the way. Known to  be one of the most famous fjords in the world, Geirangerfjord is  where you’ll find Norway’s mightiest waterfalls: the Seven Sisters,  the Bridal Veil and the Suitor. You’ll notice that homesteads are a  continued presence on the steep sides of the mountains, where these  farms have been kept for centuries. (B, D) 

Day 12:  Loen/Geiranger - Bergen  Be inspired by Norway’s most impressive landscapes en route to  Bergen – the gateway to the fjords. Founded with Viking roots, the  Bergen of today is known for its old-world charm and scenic  landscapes. (B)

 Day 13:   Bergen  Join a guided walking tour of Bergen. Stroll along the historic and  iconic harbour front, known as the Bryggen (UNESCO). Enjoy the  afternoon at leisure and reunite with your fellow passengers for an  atmospheric farewell dinner in the historic Bryggen neighbourhood.  (B, D) 

Day 14:  Bergen - Tour Ends  Depart for home today with incredible memories of your  Scandinavian journey. (B)