Highlights of Scandinavia

Highlights of Scandinavia

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Highlights of Scandinavia

12 Days Starting in Copenhagen and ending in Stockholm

Visiting: Copenhagen, Oslo, Vrådal, Bergen, Sognefjord, Lillehammer, Karlstad, Örebro, Stockholm

Tour operator:

Costsaver

Tour code:

SCHIZM19

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

5 - 45

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Swimming, Walking

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$2595
$2147 Barrhead discount: -$449 -17%

NB: Prices correct on 11-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

The land of the Vikings, deep fjords and long summer nights – Norway, Denmark and Sweden serve up a stylish sojourn that will deliver the arresting beauty and captivating history you would expect from Scandinavia. Your 12 day adventure across ‘the North’ reveals centuries of trading heritage amidst the region’s colourful harbour facades and all the natural splendour befitting of the 'King' and 'Queen' of the fjords.

Highlights

  • Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Royal Amalienborg Palace and the Carlsberg Glyptotek

  • View the medieval fortress Akershus, the City Hall and the Royal Palace and visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park with your Local Specialist

  • Visit this charming host city of the 1994 winter Olympics

  • Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland in Frogner Park, home to the world’s largest sculpture exhibition by a single artist

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Copenhagen (2 Nights)

Location: Copenhagen

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Comwell Portside

Meals Included: Dinner

You’re in for a whole lot of hygge when you hit the colourful, character-filled streets of Copenhagen, kick-starting your journey across Scandinavia. This cool capital manages to mix fairy tale with function as you’ll come to discover. Spend your day soaking up the atmosphere in 17th century Nyhavn or rubbing shoulders with the fun-loving locals in Tivoli Gardens, Europe’s second oldest amusement park. Later, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner at your hotel.

Day 2 : Copenhagen Sightseeing And Free Time

Location: Copenhagen

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Comwell Portside

Meals Included: Breakfast

Discover why Copenhagen earns its status as one of the world’s most liveable cities – a place where work and play are perfectly balanced. Your Local Specialist will take you on a sightseeing tour to the heart of the city, through lively streets, squares and along canals, revealing many of the city’s highlights, from the Royal Amalienborg Palace to Carlsberg Glyptotek. Snap a selfie with Copenhagen’s demure Little Mermaid then spend the rest of the day exploring Copenhagen your way or join an Optional Experience to the Danish Riviera past ancient fishing villages to the 17th century Frederiksborg Castle. This evening, join a visit to the village of Dragør with its tiny thatched cottages.

Day 3 : Copenhagen – Oslo (1 Night)

Location: Copenhagen, Oslo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Quality Hotel Hasle Linie

Meals Included: Breakfast

The next leg of your journey is filled with eye-catching landscapes that demand to be captured on camera. Your scenic drive from Denmark to Norway will see you cross the Øresund by ferry, then skirt the Swedish coastline north past glittering blue bays and lush pine and spruce forests. Continue your journey past Gothenburg bound for Oslo, the Norwegian capital. Norway wears its pioneering past with subtlety. This city could claim great Viking victories. Instead, you’ll encounter a modest, waterfront Oslo, where contemporary meets comfortable and the Norwegian philosophy of friluftsliv is palpable in its lush parks, flower-lined boulevards and bustling waterways.

Day 4 : Oslo Sightseeing – Vrådal (1 Night)

Location: Oslo, Vrådal

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Straand

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Your Local Specialist will reveal all the highlights of Oslo this morning, including the medieval Akershus fortress, the City Hall and the Royal Palace. Visit the bronze, granite and cast iron fantasy-land left behind by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland in Frogner Park, home to the world’s largest sculpture exhibition by a single artist. Later, take the chance to explore Oslo at leisure before we travel to Norway’s Telemark region, renowned for its distinctive skiing technique. Tonight, join your travel companions for dinner at your hotel.

Day 5 : Vrådal – Bergen (2 Nights)

Location: Vrådal, Bergen

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Scandic Neptun

Meals Included: Breakfast

Witness Mother Nature’s magic touch on Norway as you wind your way through spectacular mountains and past Hardangerfjord, the 'Queen of the Fjords', to Bergen. The city’s Hanseatic heritage is only second to the spectacular natural landscape that surrounds this enchanting coastal city, which is famously fringed by seven hills and seven fjords. The former capital of Norway has been a trading centre since the 13th century as you will come to discover on your orientation tour of the city's highlights, including the fish market and the 13th-century Haakon's Hall, a former Royal residence.

Day 6 : Bergen Sightseeing And Free Time

Location: Bergen

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Scandic Neptun

Meals Included: Breakfast

Nowhere is Norway’s seafaring heritage more apparent than in Bergen, which was once the cod capital of the world and a lively port for traders seeking to spread its salty delights across Europe. You’ll have some time to explore the harbour and the colourful wooden warehouses of UNESCO-listed Bryggen, the centre of Bergen’s Hanseatic trade for centuries. Consider joining an Optional Experience to visit the villa of famous composer Edvard Grieg and see where he was inspired to compose his masterworks. You could also choose to delve into Norway’s World War II history during a visit to the lost village of Telavåg, whose ties to the resistance saw it destroyed by German forces.

Day 7 : Bergen – Sognefjord (Lærdal) (1 Night)

Location: Bergen, Sognefjord

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Lærdal

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Norway's fjord country takes centre stage today as you head to the 'King of the Fjords', Sognefjord. Your scenic drive will pass Tvindefossen waterfall before arriving at the world's longest and deepest fjord. You'll have a rare opportunity as part of an Optional Experience to journey on the world-famous Flåm Railway. After, for nature lovers, there's an Optional Experience to board a cruise on the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, whose stunning landscape has inspired painters for centuries. Tonight, join your travel companions for dinner at your hotel.

Day 8 : Sognefjord (Lærdal) – Lillehammer (Oyer) (1 Night)

Location: Sognefjord, Lillehammer

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Thon Partner Hotel Victoria Hamar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains to Lillehammer, in the heart of Norway. You’ll discover what’s great about the great outdoors as you see how this Norwegian ski jumping centre turned Winter Olympics hub has become popular amongst adrenalin junkies.

Day 9 : Lillehammer (Oyer) – Karlstad – Örebro (1 Night)

Location: Lillehammer, Karlstad, Örebro

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Scandic Örebro Vast

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel through Norway’s lush forest landscapes, through the cottage countryside of Sweden bound for Lake Vänern, to visit Karlstad, surrounded by forests, fields and lakes. Take a deep breath and embrace the simplicity of your surroundings before continuing to the lively university town of Örebro, where you’ll stay tonight. View the 13th-century castle on the banks of the Svartån River during your orientation.

Day 10 : Örebro – Stockholm (2 Nights)

Location: Örebro, Stockholm

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hoom Park Hotel Stockholm

Meals Included: Breakfast

Continue to stylish Stockholm, which locals refer to as 'beauty on water'. The beautiful blue jostles for your attention amidst lush green parks and a modern city where style and substance coexist effortlessly. Get your bearings and explore Stockholm your way or take a cruise across the harbour and the beautiful Djurgården canal on our Optional Experience which continues on to explore the huge public art gallery that is the Stockholm metro.

Day 11 : Stockholm Sightseeing And Free Time

Location: Stockholm

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hoom Park Hotel Stockholm

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Let this elegant city capture your heart as you explore this morning with a Local Specialist. View the medieval Storkyrkan, the Swedish Parliament and the Royal Palace. An Optional Experience could see you visit Stockholm’s City Hall and delve into the story of the Vasa, a 17th century warship that sank on her maiden voyage. In the afternoon, get your cameras ready for a 'pano' worthy of framing when you head to Sodermalm on an Optional Experience which includes a visit to the world’s first Ice Bar. Say skål in glasses made of pure river ice, then join your fellow travellers later for dinner to celebrate the end of your Scandinavian adventure.

Day 12 : Depart Stockholm

Location: Stockholm

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your epic journey worthy of a Viking voyage has sadly come to an end. Say a fond farväl  to new friends and close the curtain on a holiday filled with Scandinavian style, the majesty of 'Mother Nature' and a whole lot of lek as you prepare to return home. Find out more about your available transfers at costsavertour.com/transfers.

What's Included

  • Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver

    An expert Travel Director and professional Driver to guide you throughout your journey.

  • Cherry-Picked Hotels

    Stay in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

  • City Orientation Tours

    Get to know the cities you visit with orientation tours designed to highlight all the must-see sights.

  • Meals

    Enjoy many meals and daily breakfasts included in your tour package.

  • Audio Headsets

    Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.

  • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach

    Travel in comfort with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries.

  • Optional Experiences

    A variety of Optional Experiences available to further explore each destination.

  • Choice Optional Experiences

    An extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences to tailor your trip to your interests.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International airfare to/from the start/end of your tour

  • Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended

  • Optional Experiences

    Costs for these experiences are not included in the tour price

Mode of Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Accommodation

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the maximum group size?

    45

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes.

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Complimentary arrival and departure transfer by shuttle coach is included on the arrival and departure day of your guided holiday. If your flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach transfer timings you may choose to book and purchase a transfer.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes.

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.

Reviews of this operator

Trusted Customer  

ONE OF MY BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN MY LIFE!

12-Jan-2023

Travel Director Alberto and Driver Victor were providing excellent services and amazing travel experiences. Since I came back I strongly recommended to all my contacts how impressed I am with your Professional Team.

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Definitely recommend

14-Dec-2022

Trip was planned well and the experience was great. Would definitely recommend and do another

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Best trip ever!

20-Jan-2023

Our trip was absolutely outstanding, organized and just plain fun. Agnes is a wonderful tour-guide, knowledgeable and we never had to worry about anything. And Frank, our bus driver, always had a smile and gave us the smoothest bus ride ever! And I've been on buses around the world... If we ever go again (hopefully), Costsaver would be my first and only choice and hopefully we will get "team" Agnes and Frank again.

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Best Travel Experience

05-Jan-2023

We have traveled to Europe many times but this time Spain was different. It was fantastic trip, our tour director was professional and informative.

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Trusted Customer  

No hesitation recommending Costsaver

17-Jan-2023

I had the time of my life. It was an incredible experience.

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Why I chose Costsaver

15-Jan-2023

1. The visited places were interesting. 2. A real value for money. 3. Super knowledgeable and friendly tour director 4. Secure and safe. 5. Comfortable bus. 6. Efficient hotel check-in experience. 7. Highly experienced driver. 8. Excellent coordination with hotels.

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