A Vision of Scandinavia

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Departure Date

December 22, 2026

Overview

  • Discover Copenhagen and Aarhus, where Nordic city culture meets Viking history.
  • Follow Norway’s west coast through Stavanger and Bergen for fjords, waterfalls, and coastal scenery.
  • Travel onwards to Oslo, surrounded by forests, mountains, and peaceful lakes.
  • Cross into Karlstad and Stockholm, for elegant cities and Scandinavian landscapes.
  • Enjoy a seamless escorted Scandinavia tour from Copenhagen to Stockholm through Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

 

Highlights

Trip Includes

  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers
  • 1 night premium accommodation in Copenhagen
  • 1 night premium accommodation in Aarhus 
  • 1 night premium accommodation on board the MS Stavangerfjord Seaview cabins
  • 1 night premium accommodation in Stavanger
  • 1 night premium accommodation in Bergen
  • 1 night premium accommodation in Balestrand
  • 1 night premium accommodation in Oslo
  • 1 night premium accommodation in Karlstad
  • 1 night premium accommodation in Stockholm
  • Coach transportation for 8 days
  • Cruise on the Sognefjord & Aurlandsfjord from Flam to Balestrand
  • Panoramic train from Myrdal to Flam
  • Bergen Railway train from Voss to Myrdal
  • 5 Ferry Transfers
  • English-speaking escort 
  • Copenhagen sightseeing tour with an English-Speaking guide
  • Aarhus sightseeing tour with an English-Speaking guide
  • Bergen walking tour with an English-Speaking guide
  • Oslo sightseeing tour with an English-Speaking guide
  • Stockholm sightseeing tour with an English-Speaking guide
  • Entrance to Borgund church
  • Daily breakfast (excluding Day 1), 2 dinners

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

 

Welcome to Copenhagen - The Kingdom of Denmark. A Private Taxi Transfer will take you from the airport to your hotel. Discover the city at your own pace. You will meet your tour leader at the reception of the hotel. Time to be determined on expected arrival of the rest of the group.

 

Arrival to Copenhagen - Meet and Greet

 

Your Accommodation

Scandic Copenhagen

Hotel Scandic Copenhagen is located in central Copenhagen, with stunning views over the water and Copenhagen city, and close to attractions such as Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens. At hotel Scandic Copenhagen, all 18 floors have been renovated with a new, modern and inspiring interior. Copenhagen's attractions are right on your doorstep when you stay at hotel Scandic Copenhagen. Tivoli amusement park, Nyhavn and Stroeget shopping street are all within walking distance of the hotel.

Scandic Copenhagen

Breakfast in the hotel. A local guide will take you for a panoramic tour of the capital of Denmark. This thousand-year-old city offers historical charm and modern amenities. During the tour you´ll have the chance to appreciate the old architecture, and the famous district of Nyhavn (Optional Classic Canal Tour), we will pass alongside Amalienborg Palace - home of the Royal family of Denmark, through to the island of power where sights such as Christianborg Palace - where the Danish parliament sits, the old stock exchange, and the National Museum are located. You will end the tour with a Copenhagen Favorite 'The little mermaid statue' In the afternoon, departure to Aarhus taking the ferry from Odden.

 

Copenhagen - Aarhus - Panoramic tour

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Breakfast

 

Your Accommodation

Comwell Aarhus, Dolce by Wyndham

Comwell Aarhus is the place for you who want to stay with modern Danish design, an impressive view and a location where you can walk to most things. We are a design hotel with a focus on quality and the little touches that make your visit special. This also applies to our service. With a smile, we are ready to help you have a good stay, and we serve delicious drinks and inviting dishes in our bar with its own terrace and Restaurant V. We have 240 rooms divided into seven categories, all with beautiful views. The rooms are decorated in collaboration with the Danish design company HAY. There is free Wi-Fi in the rooms, and all guests can use the coffee stations on the 6th and 7th floors.

Comwell Aarhus, Dolce by Wyndham

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning historical tour with local guide through Aarhus; This is the second most populous city in Denmark and was named the European Capital of Culture in 2017. Its strategic location made it an important Viking city, and later a flourishing commercial place. Stop at the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral. Free time to continue discovering the city on your own. In the afternoon we will continue to the North of Denmark to reach Hirtshals where we board an overnight cruise to Norway. Dinner and overnight on-board MS Stavangerfjord.

 

Aarhus - Panoramic tour - Overnight Cruise

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Breakfast, Dinner

 

Your Accommodation

MS Stavangerfjord

Our two modern environmentally friendly ships, MS Stavangerfjord and MS Bergensfjord will take you quickly and comfortably from Hirtshals in Denmark to Stavanger in beautiful Western Norway. Our journey starts in Hirtshals. From here, we sail through the night to picturesque Stavanger. Did we mention that your trip will be very comfortable? Fjord Line has purpose-built ferries to offer you the best possible comfort on the voyage between Denmark and Norway. The ships have comfortable cabins in every category, so you’re always guaranteed a good night’s sleep. Our restaurants, cafés and bars serve a wide selection of food and drink. And quality-conscious travellers will soon discover that our chefs really know their onions! There is also a dedicated tax-free shopping where shopaholics can go to town on the excellent offers, wide range and many sought-after products. We can guarantee that you won’t be bored on board! We’re proud that MS Stavangerfjord and MS Bergensfjord are the first two cruise ferries in the world to be driven by green gas. The ships are powered by LNG (liquid natural gas), an innovative technology that is eco-friendly.

MS Stavangerfjord

After arrival in Stavanger breakfast at hotel or restaurant. In the morning take part in a panoramic walk with our Tour Leader to discover the charming old town of Stavanger. Rest of the day free. We recommend doing one of the two optional activities: Option A: Cruise on the Lysefjord. This 3-hour cruise on the Lysefjord will get us close enough to one of the fjord's waterfalls to feel the mist and to witness the imposing presence of the Pulpit Rock towering above all the other stunning scenery. Option B: Lysefjord Cruise + Preikestolen (Pulpit) Climb - From the fjord to the mountaintop. This fjord cruise from Stavanger to Lysefjord is combined with a spectacular hike to world famous Preikestolen. See the panoramic view from the plateau! *Travellers choosing Option B will not take the morning tour of Stavanger). Please note only one option can be selected.

 

Stavanger - Panoramic Tour

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Your Accommodation

Scandic Stavanger City

Hotel Scandic Stavanger City offers 226 comfortable and modern hotel rooms, and with a total of 581 beds, we are able to offer rooms with flexible solutions. In addition, 23 of our rooms are accessible rooms. Our hotel is a business hotel with a conference centre, equipped with a total of 7 meeting rooms. The hotel's largest meeting room can accommodate up to 130 people. With a location in the middle of Stavanger city centre, our hotel is the perfect starting point for your visit to the city. Whether you want to go shopping or sightseeing, most of it is within walking distance. If you wish to get out into nature and experience Lysefjorden or Preikestolen, our hotel is located a short walk away from the ferry that takes you there. Stavanger Airport Sola is located 14 km from the hotel.

Scandic Stavanger City

Breakfast in the hotel. Continue driving to Bergen by taking a ferry from Mortavika to Arsvagen and from Sandvikvag to Halhjem. Arrival in Bergen and free time for lunch. In the afternoon, panoramic tour of Bergen with a local guide to see the most emblematic places of the city, including the famous fish market and the Hanseatic quarter, a World Heritage Site (UNESCO). In the afternoon, you will have a chance to take a ride with the Floibanen funicular to the top of mountain Floyen. From there, you can admire the magnificent views of the city and its surrounding landscapes.

 

Stavanger - Bergen - Panoramic Tour

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Breakfast

 

Your Accommodation

Scandic Ornen

Hotel Scandic Ornen is centrally located in Bergen. The Scandic Ornen is located in an attractive area close to Bystasjonen in the center of Bergen. This hotel is the largest conference hotel in Bergen, and is located in the city's cultural center close to Grieg Hall, KODE - Art Museums of Bergen and Bergen's new swimming facility.

Scandic Ornen

Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast we are heading to Voss to start our spectacular train trip ascending almost 900 meters (2,950 feet) with incredible views of the fjord. The train journey will start from Voss and take you to Myrdal station, which is a mountain railway station and junction, located about 13 km (8 miles) from the village of Flam. In Myrdal, board the famous Flam Railway Flamsbana - one of the steepest trainlines in the world. The train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breath-taking waterfalls and no less than 20 tunnels. It offers many viewpoints that will make you want to repeat the journey again. Upon arrival in Flam, enjoy some leisure time to explore the scenic village between the fjords. The journey continues by cruise on the Sognefjord to our accommodation in Balestrand, a rural area surrounded by nature. Sognefjord - the King of Norway and the longest fjord in Norway. The initial part of the fjord, called Aurlandsfjord, is a 17-kilometer (10.5 mile) arm of the world’s second longest fjord, the Sognefjord (204 km, 127.5 miles). It is one of the most picturesque fjords in the world. Dinner at the Balestrand hotel.

 

Bergen - Flam - Balestrand

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Breakfast, Dinner

 

Your Accommodation

Kviknes Hotel Balestrand

This grand, 18th-century waterfront hotel is located in Balestrand. It offers stunning views of the surrounding Sognefjord, an elegant restaurant and modern guest rooms. Both Wi-Fi and sauna access are free. Guests can admire the historic art pieces and antiques inside Hotel Kviknes. The surrounding area is ideal for fishing and hiking. Free public parking spaces are available close to Kviknes Hotel.

Kviknes Hotel Balestrand

Breakfast in the hotel. We will continue our route through mountains, valleys and incredible landscapes with numerous villages scattered by nature, taking the ferries. We will make a stop to visit the Borgund Church, a wooden church dating back to 1,180 AD. In the afternoon we will continue to Lake Tyrifjord and arrive in Oslo.

 

Balestrand - Borgund Church - Oslo

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Your Accommodation

Thon Hotel Terminus Oslo

Thon Hotel Terminus is situated in the very heart of downtown Oslo, mere steps away from Oslo City shopping centre, Oslo Spektrum arena, and Oslo Central Train Station. Many of the best restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and nightlife that Oslo has to offer are all within an easy stroll.

Thon Hotel Terminus Oslo

Breakfast in the hotel. Guided tour of Oslo including Frogner Park with the Vigeland sculpture complex, passing the City Hall, the Royal Palace, and the modern Opera. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, departure to Sweden by bus. Arrival in Karlstad, located in the delta formed by two of Sweden's great natural waterways: the Klara River and the impressive Lake Vanern.

 

Oslo - Vigeland Park - Karlstad

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Your Accommodation

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad

On the banks of the Klaralven River in central Karlstad lies Elite Stadshotellet. Stay in a classic hotel in Karlstad with 183 rooms and beautiful facilities for conferences, meetings and parties. The hotel also has Vana spa with hammam and Rooftop by Vana with pool and bar. Walking distance to the central station, shopping, entertainment and activities. Feel at home in the hotel's modern and inviting rooms. There are comfortable beds in spacious rooms with space for both relaxation and work. The hotel has a gym with exercise machines and free weights, as well as a communal sauna. Adjacent to the hotel is the gastropub The Bishops Arms, which is a popular meeting place for Karlstad residents, hotel guests and visitors. Elite Stadshotellet has a brand new extension next to the existing building that houses 45 hotel rooms, a Vana spa with hammam and Rooftop by Vana with a bar and pool. Under the open sky, visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of the Klaralven River and delicious food and drinks from the bar. The new hotel rooms were ready in April, and the spa and rooftop terrace opened in July 2021.

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning departure to the East until reaching Stockholm - the Swedish capital, built on 14 islands. Surrounded by the Lake Malaren and the Baltic Sea, with its grand public buildings, palaces, rich cultural history and museums tell its beautiful 700-year history. Upon arrival in Stockholm, you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide, visiting the old town or "Gamla Stan" with its network of small squares and cobbled streets, and we will see the exteriors of the Royal Palace, the Cathedral and the Parliament.

 

Karlstad - Stockholm

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Your Accommodation

Clarion Sign Hotel

Clarion Hotel Sign is located in central Stockholm with transport, shopping, restaurants and entertainment just around the corner. Welcome to a unique, timeless and first class hotel, with a focus on Scandinavian design.

Clarion Sign Hotel

Breakfast in the hotel. Our tour ends after breakfast. Depending on your departure time, you might still have some time to enjoy the city (Optional Royal Canal tour). A Private Taxi Transfer will take you from the hotel to the airport.

 

Karlstad - Stockholm

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Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.