DAY 5: BERGEN (B)

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. In the morning, enjoy a walking tour with your tour escort, covering the famous open air fish market, stroll across to Bryggen where the traditional wooden medieval buildings remain as in the times of the Hanseatic League. Rest of the day off or join an optional, panoramic bus tour to the coastal side. Overnight at the Scandic Ørnen Hotel, centrally located.

OPTIONAL ON DAY 5:

o    Take a panoramic drive along the west coast through the fishing Island of Sotra up to Oyengarden for an opportunity to explore a different landscape and take in the wonderful views along this less travelled route. (Photostops along the way)

o    Escorted by tour escort

o    Duration: 4 hrs

o    EUR 33 pp (min 10 guests)

DAY 6: BERGEN – GEILO (B+D)

After the breakfast buffet at the hotel. In the morning, we will take the funicular up to the top of Mount Fløyen for a stunning view of Bergen and the surrounding fjord. Depart from Bergen and make a stop by the impressive Vøringsfoss waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 meters before entering into the Hardanger Fjord area with its romantic landscape of fruit orchards and rounded mountains. Continue on the Hardanger Mountain Plateau, crossing the Hardanger Fjord Bridge, and afternoon arrival in city of Geilo, famous ski area in the wintertime. Dinner and overnight in the Vestlia Resort or Highland Lodge beautifully located by the Hardangerviddda Mountain Plateau.

DAY 7: GEILO– OSLO (B + D)

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Drive back towards Oslo via the Hallingdal Valley. Upon arrival in Oslo, you will be taken on a city tour of Oslo with your tour escort. Famous sights include the Frogner Park with the famous sculptures of the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, the Royal Palace, the medieval fortress Akershus, the Opera house, the City Hall and much more. An inside visit will be made to the Viking Ship Museum. Overnight and dinner at the centrally located Clarion Collection Hotel Folketeatret.

DAY 8: OSLO (B+D)

Breakfast buffet at the hotel and check out. Make the most of the free morning – we recommend a visit to the Munch Museum or the Nobel Peace Center. In the early afternoon, transfer to the port for departure on an overnight cruise towards Denmark and Copenhagen. Enjoy a large Scandinavian buffet on board as you sail through the Oslo Fjord. There are a variety of bars and a nightclub on board. Accommodation on board in 2-berth seaview cabins with shower/ WC (no luggage service onboard).

DAY 9: COPENHAGEN (B)

Breakfast buffet on board. Morning arrival in Copenhagen and transfer to your hotel after a city tour with your tour escort. Check in is guaranteed after 4pm, in case of earlier arrival, the hotel can assist with luggage storage. Head out to explore the Danish capital. Founded in the 10th century as a fishing village, the Danish capital is now a city full of beautiful buildings and exciting museums – but be careful, Copenhagen is a biking city, about 60% of the population use bike as their main transportation. Enjoy a walk along Strøget, one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe, or enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the many outdoor cafés in the old port area of Nyhavn, or maybe take a canal tour. Or, in the summertime, the harbour is 10 minutes’ walk from your hotel if you feel like taking a swim with the locals. Accommodation at the Radisson BLU Scandinavia Hotel located only 15 minutes’ walk from city centre.

DAY 10: COPENHAGEN (B) – STOCKHOLM

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. In the morning transfer from your hotel to Copenhagen train station for departure by train (2nd class) towards Stockholm, Sweden’s capital. During this approximate 5½ hours train ride you will pass the world famous Øresund bridge between Denmark and Sweden. Arrival in Stockholm and transfer to the nearby hotel.

Overnight at the centrally located Clarion Hotel Sign.

DAY 11: STOCKHOLM (B)

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Morning city tour with local guide, including entrance to the City Hall where you can see the Nobel Prize room among others beautiful rooms. Rest of the day free to enjoy this wonderful city. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, was founded in 1252 and is built on 14 islands which is why it is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the North”. It has many fun activities on offer, such as cruises on the Lake Mälaren, the interactive ABBA Museum, or go on a boat & bus sightseeing tour on an amphibian bus or perhaps just sit at a café in the Old Town and enjoy a cup of coffee. Your tour escort will be happy to help you plan activities. Overnight at Clarion Hotel Sign.

DAY 12: STOCKHOLM – NIGHT CRUISE (B+D)

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Make the most of a free morning to continue exploring the city. In the afternoon, transfer to the port for departure on an overnight cruise towards Finland and Helsinki. Enjoy your large dinner buffet with beverages included on board as you sail into the Baltic Sea. Make the most of the variety of bars, nightclub and tax-free shopping on board. Overnight on board in 2-berth seaview cabins with shower/WC.

DAY 13: HELSINKI (B)

Breakfast buffet on board before arriving in Helsinki. City tour 3 hours with local guide, including entrance to the Temppeliaukio church, or “rock church” excavated directly into solid rock. Check in is guaranteed after 4pm, in case of earlier arrival, the hotel can assist with luggage storage. Helsinki was founded in 1550 and has been under both Swedish and Russian rule until Finland gained its independence in 1917. Helsinki is known for being home to very beautiful churches, like the white cathedral in the city centre, the orthodox cathedral Uspenski, but the city is also full of interesting museums, and don’t forget to look into some of the design shops of brands such as Marimekko, Artek (Alvar Alto), and Iittala. It is also possible to take a walk to the market hall on the harbour. Overnight at GLO Hotel Kluuvi, centrally located hotel close to shopping and the famous Esplanade Park.

DAY 14: HELSINKI (B)

Breakfast buffet at the hotel and transfer on own (or book an optional transfer) to Helsinki Airport Vantaa.

DEPARTURE DATES:

21 May • 4 June • 18 June • 2 July • 16 July • 30 July • 13 August • 27 August 2022

RATES

TRANSFER PRICES (car with driver)

NOTES

Any transfers between the hours of 8pm and 6am will have a surcharge of EUR 39 For transfers of groups of 6+ guests please request rate via email.

Any pre and post nights for the tours are upon request.