Itinerary
- Day 1
Copenhagen
You'll meet your tour leader and fellow travelers at the hotel in Copenhagen this morning. After going over the itinerary together, a local guide takes you on a driving and walking tour hitting key sights like the Little Mermaid statue and Rosenborg Castle. By evening you'll have settled into the hotel and join the group for an included welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with the group)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Copenhagen including Little Mermaid statue and Rosenborg Castle
Landmarks/POIs Little Mermaid statue Rosenborg Castle - Day 2
Copenhagen
This is your free day to explore Copenhagen however you'd like. The city has great architecture and a modern, sustainable vibe throughout. If you want a structured option, there's an optional excursion with a canal cruise, National Museum visit, and lunch at Reffen market. Or you could head to Tivoli Gardens amusement park on your own, or just find a cosy café and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise
- National Museum visit
- Lunch at Reffen market
- Tivoli Gardens amusement park
Landmarks/POIs Tivoli Gardens - Day 3
Copenhagen to Hirtshals
You're leaving Copenhagen heading toward Hirtshals. First up is Odense, where Hans Christian Anderson was born. You'll get an orientation tour and then have free time to wander around. After that, you reach Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, for another orientation tour and a visit to Den Gamle By open-air museum. Later you arrive at the ferry port in Hirtshals and board an overnight ferry to Bergen, Norway.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Odense
- Visit Den Gamle By open-air museum in Aarhus
- Overnight ferry to Bergen, Norway
Landmarks/POIs Den Gamle By - Day 4
Bergen
The ferry arrives in Bergen, Norway this morning. You'll have an orientation tour covering the historic Bryggen Quay harbour district, a UNESCO site. Bergen sits among seven mountains and serves as the gateway to the fjords. The afternoon is yours to explore independently, or you can join an optional excursion to fishing villages around the area with a traditional Norwegian dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Bergen
- Bryggen Quay UNESCO-listed harbour district visit
Optional Activities
- Excursion to fishing villages around Bergen with traditional Norwegian dinner
Landmarks/POIs Bryggen Quay - Day 5
Bergen
You have the full day in Bergen, Norway's second-largest city. After breakfast, explore at your leisure. If you'd prefer a guided experience, the optional Bergen+ excursion includes a tour of Bryggen, a ride up 1,000 feet on the Fl\u00f8ibanen funicular to Fl\u00f8yen mountain for views across the city, and a visit to the Magic Ice Bar with ice sculptures.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bergen+ excursion: guided tour of Bryggen, Fløibanen funicular ride to Fløyen mountain, Magic Ice Bar visit
Landmarks/POIs Fløyen mountain Magic Ice Bar - Day 6
Bergen to Oslo
After breakfast you're heading toward Oslo with scenic stops along the way. Gudvangen is your first stop, a small village at the foot of the N\u00e6r\u00f8yfjord. There's an optional excursion to visit a Viking Village and take a sightseeing cruise with views of the N\u00e6r\u00f8yfjord and Aurlandsfjorden fjords. You'll reach Flam where the coach picks up, then stop at Borgund to see the unique Stave Church before continuing to Oslo. An included dinner waits at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner)
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Borgund Stave Church
- Scenic drive to Oslo with stops in Norwegian fjord region
Optional Activities
- Viking Village visit and Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjorden sightseeing cruise
Landmarks/POIs Borgund Stave Church Nærøyfjord - Day 7
Oslo
A local guide leads a walking tour of Oslo this morning, showing you the Royal Palace and medieval Akershus Castle. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own. Alternatively, the optional Oslo+ excursion covers more highlights including parks and museums. Your tour leader can point you toward good restaurants for dinner, as Oslo has a growing food scene worth checking out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Locally guided walking tour of Oslo including Royal Palace and Akershus Castle
Optional Activities
- Oslo+ optional excursion: guided tour of additional highlights including parks and museums
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Akershus Castle - Day 8
Oslo to Stockholm
You're traveling toward Stockholm with stops in Sweden. Karlstad comes first, known as one of Sweden's sunniest towns and popular for outdoor activities, so grab lunch or walk around. Next is the historic city of \u00d6rebro with its beautiful city centre and impressive 13th-century castle. You'll arrive in Stockholm and check in. Dinner features authentic Swedish meatballs and is included with the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Swedish meatballs)
Included Activities
- Stop in Karlstad on the shores of Lake Vänern
- Explore Örebro city centre and 13th-century castle
Landmarks/POIs Lake Vänern Örebro Castle - Day 9
Stockholm
You start with a guided driving and walking tour with a local guide covering top attractions like the Royal Palace and the AF Chapman ship, then you stroll through Gamla Stan, the Old Town. The afternoon is yours to explore independently or visit one of the city's museums. The optional excursion includes a tour of the Royal Palace and gardens plus the Vasa Museum exploring Sweden's imperial and maritime history. Since it's your last night, treat yourself to a Scandinavian meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided driving and walking tour of Stockholm including Royal Palace, AF Chapman ship, and Old Town (Gamla Stan)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Royal Palace and gardens
- Vasa Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace AF Chapman Gamla Stan Vasa Museum - Day 10
Stockholm
Your 10-day Scandinavian tour ends this morning after breakfast. You've seen highlights and top sights across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden over the past 10 days. Exchange contact info with your new friends and head out with great memories from your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
