Itinerary
- Day 1
Stockholm
You'll be picked up from Stockholm airport and taken to your hotel. From there, walk through the charming cobblestone streets of Stockholm's old town at your own pace. This evening, meet up with your group and trip leader for a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with trip leader and group)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Welcome Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll cobblestone streets and explore merchant houses
- Visit Sundbergs Konditori (Stockholm's oldest café, dating back to 1785)
Landmarks/POIs Sundbergs Konditori Jarntorget Square - Day 2
Stockholm
After breakfast, you'll join a guided walking tour of Gamlastan, Stockholm's historic old town, followed by a fika break with coffee and pastries. The afternoon is yours to do what you want—wander around on your own, take a scenic waterway cruise, check out the ABBA Museum, or head out to Drottningholm Palace for the day. Later, explore Sodermalm's vibrant neighborhood or try a restaurant in Gamla Stan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gamlastan Walking Tour
- Fika Break (coffee and pastry)
Optional Activities
- Stockholm waterways cruise
- Self-guided millennium walking tour
- ABBA Museum visit
- Day trip to Drottningholm Palace
- Explore Sodermalm district nightlife, shops, bars and cafes
- Dine at restaurants in Gamla Stan
- Dine at restaurants in Kungsholmen
Landmarks/POIs Gamlastan Drottningholm Palace ABBA Museum Sodermalm Kungsholmen - Day 3
Stockholm to Lake Vättern (Starby)
You'll leave Stockholm after breakfast and drive to Linkoping. There, explore the Old Linkoping Open Air Museum, a reconstructed 19th-century Swedish town, with a leader-led tour. Grab lunch with your group, then continue to Lake Vättern's shores. Check in to Starby Hotell, your feature stay for the next two nights, sitting on a former 13th-century royal estate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch at a restaurant in Linkoping)
Included Activities
- Old Linkoping Open Air Museum
- Guided tour of Old Linkoping Open Air Museum
- Linkoping Local Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Old Linkoping Open Air Museum Lake Vättern - Day 4
Vadstena
After breakfast, a local guide walks you through Vadstena's history and its monastery, which was once favored by the Royal House and served as Sweden's spiritual center in the 15th century. You'll also see Vadstena Castle, dating back to 1545. The rest of the day is free to relax by the lake, visit local museums, or explore on your own. Dinner happens at a cosy local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Vadstena Guided walk
- Vadstena - Castle Entrance
- Dinner at Vadstena
Optional Activities
- Relax on the lake
- Visit Vadstena museums
Landmarks/POIs Vadstena Vadstena Castle Vadstena Monastery - Day 5
Vadstena to Oslo
This morning you're heading from Vadstena to Oslo, taking in scenic views of endless forests and lakes along the way. Stop in a local town for lunch and to say goodbye to Sweden. You'll arrive in Oslo in the late afternoon and check into your hotel. The evening is yours—grab drinks at a rooftop bar for city views or catch some live music at Gamla, Oslo's oldest performance venue.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local lunch at a town along the route)
Included Activities
- Local Lunch on The Way to Oslo
Optional Activities
- Visit local rooftop bar for nighttime city views
- Attend performance at Gamla (Oslo's oldest performance venue)
Landmarks/POIs Gamla - Day 6
Oslo
After breakfast, a guided walking tour takes you through Oslo's major spots: the iconic Opera House (rebuilt in 2008), Karl Johans Gate running through the city center, the Royal Palace, and Oslo City Hall with its distinctive red-brick look. The afternoon is free to check out museums like the Ski Museum, art galleries, the Vulkan food hall, or shops in Grunerlokka. Akershus Castle and Fortress are also options if you want to visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Oslo Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Visit the Ski Museum at Holmenkollbakken (ski jump)
- Explore 4,000 years of skiing history at the Ski Museum
- Enjoy 360-degree city views from the ski jump tower
- Browse Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
- Taste local flavours at the Vulkan food hall
- Explore Akershus Castle and Fortress
- Shop in the Grunerlokka district
Landmarks/POIs Oslo Opera House Karl Johans Gate Royal Palace Oslo City Hall Holmenkollbakken Ski Jump Ski Museum Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art Vulkan Food Hall Akershus Castle and Fortress Grunerlokka - Day 7
Oslo to Bergen via Flam
Today is one of Norway's most impressive journeys. You'll start with a scenic train ride from Oslo to Myrdal, then descend on one of the world's steepest rail lines through deep ravines, rivers, waterfalls, and mountains to reach Flam at Aurlandsfjord. Grab lunch in Flam, then take an electric boat through Naeroyfjord. After that, you'll travel by private vehicle through Naeroydalen valley to reach Bergen.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Flam - Railway
- Flam - Naeroyfjord Cruise
Landmarks/POIs Aurlandsfjord Myrdal Flam Naeroyfjord Gudvangen Naeroydalen - Day 8
Bergen
After breakfast, a local guide shows you Bergen's highlights, covering both old and new parts of the city, modern landmarks, the City Park, charming wooden buildings, the UNESCO-listed Wharf, and the history of the Hanseatic League's medieval merchant network. The afternoon is free—ride the Floibanen funicular up Mount Floyen for 360-degree views of the city and fjords from 1,050 feet up, or explore on your own. In the evening, meet your group for a final dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner at a local restaurant with the group)
Included Activities
- Bergen - Guided City Tour
Optional Activities
- Ride Floibanen funicular on Mount Floyen
- Explore independently
Landmarks/POIs Bergen Old Wharf Bergen City Park Mount Floyen Floibanen Funicular - Day 9
Bergen
Your adventure ends after breakfast. If you'd like to stay longer in Bergen, contact your booking agent ahead of time to arrange extra nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Bergen with additional accommodation (book with agent in advance)
