| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to Copenhagen. |
| Day 2 | Copenhagen | Arrive Copenhagen :
Welcome to Copenhagen, capital of Denmark. After check-in, there's time to unwind before enjoying a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Hotel: Copenhagen Plaza |
| Day 3 | Stockholm | Copenhagen - Stockholm :
This morning we cross the Oresund to Sweden and drive to beautiful Lake Vattern where we view the 17th century Brahehus Castle. From here we're off to Stockholm with its cobbled streets and medieval buildings of the old town.(Scandinavian breakfast)
Hotel: Birger Jarl |
| Day 4 | At Sea | Stockholm - At Sea :
The charms of this city unfold on our morning sightseeing tour which includes the Royal Palace and City Hall. Our Tour Director will also show us a Hidden Treasure of this fascinating city before time at leisure. This evening we will board our Silja Line ship for the overnight trip to Finland.(Scandinavian breakfast) |
| Day 5 | Helsinki | At Sea - Helsinki :
We dock in Turku, then it's a short drive to Helsinki. Here our sightseeing tour shows us Finlandia Hall, the Senate and Market Squares, broad boulevards and domed Russian church. Then free time to shop and sightsee further.(Scandinavian breakfast)
Hotel: Scandic Grand Marina |
| Day 6 | St. Petersburg | Helsinki - St. Petersburg (3 nights) :
We travel into Russia, passing the timber centre of Kotka. From here we continue our journey through the forests of Karelia to our hotel in St. Petersburg for our three-night stay. This evening, we will enjoy complimentary champagne with dinner. (Scandinavian breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Pribaltiskaya(3 nights) |
| Day 7-8 | St. Petersburg | and 8 St. Petersburg sightseeing and at leisure :
Our sightseeing tour shows us the Tsar's Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the statue of Peter the Great and visits the Peter and Paul Fortress. During our stay we enjoy an included visit to the Hermitage Museum, one of the world's largest and most valuable art collections. On our final night n St. Petersburg, we will enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a restaurant. (Breakfast) (Breakfast / Highlight dinner) |
| Day 9 | Tallinn | St. Petersburg - Tallinn :
Today our drive brings us to the Russian border where we cross into the Baltic state of Estonia. We continue via Rakvere to the Estonian capital Tallinn for dinner and overnight.(Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Reval Olumpia |
| Day 10 | At Sea | Tallinn sightseeing - At Sea :
Today's sightseeing tour explores the beautifully preserved streets and buildings of the old Hanseatic quarter and 15th century Luhike Jalg Gate. We visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and see the old town hall before time on your own perhaps to shop and sightsee further. Later, we drive to the port of Tallinn where we board our ship for the overnight mini-cruise from Estonia to Sweden.(Breakfast) |
| Day 11 | Hamar | At Sea - Stockholm - Orebro - Hamar :
Relax on board as we sail across the Baltic Sea for a mid-morning arrival in Stockholm. A scenic drive brings us to medieval Orebro. Then into Varmland and along the banks of Lake Vanern past Karlstad and across the Norwegian border. We follow the Glomma River to Lake Mj'sa and beautiful Hamar.(Scandinavian breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Rica |
| Day 12 | Geiranger | Hamar - Lillehammer - Geiranger (2 nights) :
This morning we make our way to Lillehammer, host to the 1994 Winter Olympics. Then on through the Gudbrandsal Valley driving past the Jotunheimen Mountains, home of the Giants! Next we will visit a Stave church at Lom before beautiful scenic views near Dalsnibba Pass. Finally, we arrive in Geiranger.(Scandinavian breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Geiranger(2 nights) |
| Day 13 | Geiranger | Geiranger at leisure :
After breakfast, enjoy a full day to relax in this breathtaking fjord. You may wish to consider an optional excursion to Trollstigen, or walk along marked trails through the landscape echoed in Ibsen's Peer Gynt. Tonight, dinner is served at the hotel. (Scandinavian breakfast / Dinner) |
| Day 14 | Sognefjord (Leikanger) | Geiranger - Sognefjord (Leikanger) :
This morning it's a short ferry cruise along Geirangerfjord to Hellesylt, reboarding our coach for the journey via the Josetedal Mountains and Lake Jolstra. Next we'll view the Boya Glacier before a drive along the shores of Sognefjord to our hotel in Leikanger for dinner and our overnight stay.(Scandinavian breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Sognefjord |
| Day 15 | Bergen | Sognefjord (Leikanger) - Voss - Bergen :
Today across Sognefjord with superb views on the ascent to the Vikafjell Mountains. Then from here we continue through the ski resort of Voss to Bergen port. After viewing the colourful harbour, we head to our hotel tonight.(Scandinavian breakfast)
Hotel: Scandic City |
| Day 16 | Geilo | Bergen - Geilo :
Our morning orientation tour highlights Bergen's landmarks including the 13th Century Haakon's Hall and the bustling fish market. Then time is your to explore this charming town. Next to Hardangerfjord and on across Eidefjord to the rugged landscape of the Hardangervidda and the resort of Geilo.(Scandinavian breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Highland |
| Day 17 | Oslo | Geilo - Oslo :
Today after breakfast, we enjoy a scenic drive to the Hallingdal Valley before our arrival in Oslo. Here a sightseeing tour shows us the old cathedral, the Royal Palace plus a visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park. Our Tour Director will also show us another Hidden Treasure before time at leisure, maybe to see the Kon-Tiki raft(Scandinavian breakfast)
Hotel: Scandic KNA |
| Day 18 | Gothenburg | Oslo - Gothenburg :
Our day starts with a drive through the farmlands of Oslofjord to Sweden's 350-year old city of Gothenburg. On our arrival an orientation tour reveals this sophisticated harbour city with its well kept canals and parks.(Scandinavian breakfast)
Hotel: Scandic Europa |
| Day 19 | Copenhagen | Gothenburg - Copenhagen :
This morning we will drive to Copenhagen where our afternoon sightseeing tour includes a walking tour through the area around the Amalienborg Palace - an elegant quarter of 18th century buildings. Then we will walk through the historic centre seeing the 17th century Stock Exchange, the Christiansborg Palace, the cathedral and the 19th century Theatre Royal. Then we'll see the Little Mermaid, the statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. Afterwards there's time at leisure. You may wish to do some last-minute souvenir shopping or explore this city further. This evening we get together with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions for a festive Farewell Dinner.(Scandinavian breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Hotel: Copenhagen Plaza |
| Day 20 | Return USA | Copenhagen - USA :
This morning it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and touring friends as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply.(Scandinavian breakfast) |
