europe·Multi-day tour·14 days
14-Day Scandinavian Tour from Copenhagen to Stockholm: Bergen and Oslo | 3 Countries and 14 Cities | 13 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Explore Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm
• Discover Odense, Stavanger, Bergen, Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord, Flåm and Lillehammer
• Visit the Stave Church in Lom, Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo and Stockholm's City Hall
• View the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen and Haakon's Hall in Bergen
• See Hamar Olympic ice arena and Oslo's Royal Palace
• Scenic Train Ride through the Norwegian countryside to Flåm
• Discover Odense, Stavanger, Bergen, Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord, Flåm and Lillehammer
• Visit the Stave Church in Lom, Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo and Stockholm's City Hall
• View the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen and Haakon's Hall in Bergen
• See Hamar Olympic ice arena and Oslo's Royal Palace
• Scenic Train Ride through the Norwegian countryside to Flåm
14 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Home - Copenhagen
Embrace the enchanting Danish capital that inspired Hans Christian Andersen to share tales of mermaids, queens and ugly ducklings with the world. Spend the day discovering the quintessential hygge found throughout its charming streets before enjoying an orientation drive, followed by a light supper with your Travel Director and travel companions.
Join a Local Specialist today for a fascinating sightseeing tour of the iconic sights of Copenhagen. The Amalienborg Palace Quarter takes center stage as you admire its 18th century façades and equine statue of King Frederik V at its center. We'll see the Christiansborg Palace and the Neoclassical Cathedral before paying tribute to the tragic Little Mermaid who was willing to give up her life in the sea to become human.
Amalienborg Palace
Christiansborg Palace
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: AC Hotel by Marriott Bella Sky - 2
Day 2 — Copenhagen
Enjoy time to explore on your own, strolling through the city's streets, or embrace your inner child in Europe's oldest amusement park, the Tivoli Gardens. You could choose instead to join our Optional Experience visit to the idyllic fishing village of Dragør with its maze of alleyways and tiny yellow-walled thatched cottages in the old Danish style.
Tivoli Gardens
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: AC Hotel by Marriott Bella Sky - 3
Day 3 — Copenhagen - Randers
Leave Copenhagen bound for the Danish island of Funen and the city of Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. This afternoon our journey continues across the pastoral landscapes of the Jutland Peninsula to Randers, with its cozy half-timbered merchant houses and narrow medieval streets. Tonight, we stay at one of Stays With Stories – Hotel Randers, one of the most established hotels in the area, stylishly decorated with original artwork.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Randers - 4
Day 4 — Randers - Stavanger
Set sail from Hirtshals to the port of Kristiansand in Norway. Drive north past fjords, lakes and forests to the port city of Stavanger, one of Norway's oldest settlements – its heritage still evident in the beautifully preserved wooden buildings that date back to the 18th century.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Thon Hotel Maritim Stavanger - 5
Day 5 — Stavanger - Bergen
Norway's spellbinding natural landscapes provide an inspiring backdrop for our island hop from Stavanger. Arriving in Bergen this afternoon, we delve into the city's Hanseatic heritage, enjoying an orientation tour past the 13th-century Haakon's Hall, the bustling fish market and colorful Bryggen Quarter.
This evening, we Connect With Locals over dinner at a special Be My Guest experience, visiting the Øvre-Eide farm, worked for five generations by the same family.
Bryggen
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Thon Hotel Orion Bergen - 6
Day 6 — Bergen
Enjoy a full free day in the cultural center of Bergen.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Thon Hotel Orion Bergen - 7
Day 7 — Bergen - Sognefjord
We drive east to the popular ski resort of Voss, where we'll board a train ascending over 2800 feet (860 m) above sea level. Dive Into Culture on one of the world's most exciting train journeys, through the Flåm Valley past the Kjosfossen Falls and legendary forest spirit who dances there to lure men into the mountains.
Flam Railway
Sognefjord
Nærøyfjord
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Quality Hotel Sogndal, Leikanger Hotel - 8
Day 8 — Sognefjord - Geiranger
Norway's incredible glacier countryside surrounds us as we skirt the immense Nordfjord on the way to Geiranger – its deep blue waters surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks and lush green landscapes, which we will have an opportunity to explore. Tonight, we stay on the shores of the fjord at one of most spectacularly located hotels.
Geirangerfjord
Sognefjord
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Havila Geiranger Hotel - 9
Day 9 — Geiranger
Spend a full day admiring this spectacular natural wonder. Cascading waterfalls tumble down sheer cliffs into the glacial waters below, which you can explore by kayak or boat, soaking up the crisp, clean mountain air. Consider an Optional Experience to the Trollstigen and see Norway's most famous mountain road, traveling past steep mountain slopes, tumbling cascades and fertile valleys. After a day in intoxicating natural surrounds, we dine in our hotel this evening.Geirangerfjord
Trollstigen
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Havila Geiranger Hotel - 10
Day 10 — Geiranger - Lom - Lillehammer
A scenic drive from Geiranger past high peaks brings us to Lom, the gateway to the Jotunheimen Mountains. Here we will Dive Into Culture and visit a 12th-century wooden stave church, adorned with Runic inscriptions, paintings and carved dragon figures that are said to protect it against evil.
We continue through the Gudbrands Valley, the inspiration for Ibsen's 'Peer Gynt', before arriving in Lillehammer, the proud host of the 1994 Winter Olympics. This evening before dinner, consider a walk along Storgata or visit the open-air museum at Maihaugen.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Scandic Hafjell - 11
Day 11 — Lillehammer - Oslo
See the unusual Olympic ice arena beside the lake at Hamar as we travel to Norway's cultural capital, Oslo. Join a Local Specialist who will share the city's iconic sights, including views of the medieval fortress of Akershus, the Opera and 19th-century Royal Palace.
We visit the fascinating Vigeland Sculpture Park, before spending the rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy a leisurely coffee in the Akker Bryge District or explore the nation's rich seafaring heritage.
Vigeland Sculpture Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Scandic Solli - 12
Day 12 — Oslo - Stockholm
We cross the border into Sweden today and continue via Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the largest lake in the European Union. Passing Örebro, we arrive in the island-ringed capital of Stockholm for a two-night stay. Tonight perhaps consider an optional experience to the beautiful and atmospheric Old Town - Gamla Stan.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Clarion Hotel Stockholm - 13
Day 13 — Stockholm
Meet our Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour of the waterside City Hall and see the medieval Storkyrkan, Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace at the heart of Stockholm's quaint Old Town. The rest of the day is free to explore as you wish. Join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for dinner this evening to toast to an unforgettable Scandinavian adventure.
Stockholm City Hall
Drottningholm Palace
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Clarion Hotel Stockholm - 14
Day 14 — Stockholm - Home
Our epic journey has come to an end. Bid Stockholm and your newfound friends a fond farewell.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 13-night hotel accommodation
- 13 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Trip Highlights: Copenhagen City Tour, Stays with Stories, Odense Visit, Scenic drive to Stavanger, Dine with the Øvre-Eide family on their working farm in Bergen, Bergen Orientation, Discover the scenic Norwegian countryside on one of the most exciting train journey's in the world, Scenic Drive to Geiranger, Discover the stave churches of Norway, Scenic drive through Gudbrandsdalen, Oslo City Tour, Stockholm City Tour
Not included
- Service fee for travel director and driver
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
- Travel insurance
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–31 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 32–62 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 62 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 63+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 63 or more days prior to departure, Refund 200% of total purchase amount |
Important info
Special notes
- Important info:
- UNITED KINGDOM: Traveling or transiting through the UK & Northern Ireland after January 8, 2025. A new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required for entry and transit. Applications open November 27, 2024. For more details and to apply for the ETA, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta.
- PORTERAGE: Porterage is included for guests' main piece of luggage from start to finish. Guests will be responsible for their carry-on luggage, getting to and from the stations (generally one to two-minute walks but five minutes in Lucerne) as well as on a couple of occasions when platform changes are required.
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
- Non-US citizens please check if visas are needed with your nearest consulate.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure. - Travel insurance:
- We highly recommend guests purchase travel insurance prior to your trip.
- Your insurance should cover trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, and evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. - Luggage:
- Travelling with the local operator entitles each guest to travel with one suitcase not exceeding 23kg (50lbs) in weight, with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30” x 18” x 10”). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Telescopic handles or wheels not permitted.
- Internal flights: Luggage allowance is limited to 1 piece per person (maximum of 20Kg/44lbs) and 1 hand luggage per person (maximum of 7Kg/15lbs).
- We strongly recommend that you test the weight of your baggage prior to travel. You should be able to lift and comfortably transport it for short distances.
- Baggage allowances vary from airline to airline and you should check with your chosen carrier for details prior to travel. - Border crossings and visa requirements:
- Each guest must ensure that their passport is valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that they have acquired all necessary visas and permits. Multiple-entry visas may be required if you are entering a country more than once on your holiday.
- Guests are advised that only the countries you plan to visit can provide up-to-date information about their specific visa requirements. Guests should contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the countries they plan to visit well in advance of travel. Please check your itinerary carefully. Remember that requirements vary based on a passport's place of issue and that the process can take time.
- Check that multi-entry visas have the correct entry dates and destinations before you travel. Please be aware that with some itineraries, you may travel through a country without making an overnight stop. If this happens on your itinerary, you will still need a visa to enter/exit the country.
- Please ensure that you carry proper identification with you at all times, as border crossings will need to see your entry documents and passports. Usually crossing borders is a very straightforward process that is managed by your Travel Director. However, be advised that you may be required to open your luggage and answer simple questions about the length of your stay, purpose of travel, etc.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 – 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 – 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
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