Trans-Scandinavian The Best of Northern Europe

Day 2: Copenhagen

Visit the colorful harbor of Nyhavn where you see the gorgeous Amalienborg Palace. Taste traditional Danish Smørrebrød for lunch in one of local harbor cafes. Afternoon free for leisure. You can continue exploring the city on your own and visit other city highlights of your choice, the Gefion Fountain, the Little Mermaid statue or do some shopping at Stroget street

Day 3: Copenhagen - Bergen

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and take a flight to Bergen, the capital of Norwegian Fjords. Transfer to the hotel, check-in and start Bergen walking city tour. Bergen is the quintessential Nordic fishing town and a perfect example of classic Scandinavia, a place of tranquillity, natural beauty and harmony. During the tour, we walk through the famous Bryggen district, visit the Fish Market and experience a fantastic Floibanen Funicular ride, one of Norway's best-known attractions. Overnight at the hotel. From Bergen, you may wish to take one of amazing 6-12 days cruises along the sunning Norwegian coast, please inquire.

Day 4: Bergen - Flam - Oslo

After breakfast, we pick up your luggage and send it straight to Oslo, the final destination of the day. Then we embark Bergen - Flåm ferry*. The ship will take you through the magnificent Sognefjord for about 5 hours. Time for lunch in Flåm before boarding the Flåmsbana railway. The train ride between Flåm and Myrdal is considered to be the World’s most scenic train journey. This trip is a perfect chance to admire the mind-boggling nature and picture-postcard scenery of Norway. In Myrdal change for the train to Oslo and ride another 5 hours before we reach Norway’s capital. Transfer to your hotel from the railway station upon arrival. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Oslo

After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on a walking city tour. Start with a visit to one of the major Scandinavian treasures - the famous Frogner Park, informally known as the Vigeland Park named after its founder Gustav Vigeland. Spend some great time strolling through this beautiful park and enjoying its extravagant sculptures and unique Scandinavian nature. Proceed to other famous Oslo attractions, including the Royal Palace (outside) and the Akershus fortress. Continue the day with a ferry to the Bygdøy peninsula to visit the Kon-Tiki Museum dedicated to the famous sea voyage. End this eventful day with a 2-hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise. Transfer to the railway station to take Oslo - Stockholm train. The panoramic train journey will take about 5 hours. Transfer to the hotel in Stockholm and check-in. The evening is free for leisure.

Day 6: Oslo - Stockholm

Transfer to the railway station to take Oslo - Stockholm train. The panoramic train journey will take about 5 hours. Transfer to the hotel in Stockholm and check-in. The evening is free for leisure.

Day 7: Stockholm

After breakfast, meet your Swedish guide for the Stockholm walking city tour. During the tour, you explore the brilliant old town that is one of the biggest and most well-preserved medieval old towns in Europe and see the famous Royal Palace, the Stockholm Cathedral and the City Hall. Then go underground to discover Stockholm Metro with its piece-of-art subway stations. Continue the day with a trip to Djurgården Island to visit the famous maritime Vasa Museum and Scansen, which is the oldest open-air museum in the world.

Day 8: Ferry Stockholm - Helsinki

The daytime is free for leisure to enjoy beautiful Stockholm. In the evening, transfer to the Port of Helsinki to board an overnight ferry to Finland. The journey takes around 15 hours and there are lots of cafes and restaurants on board. Relax and take time to enjoy the great sceneries of the Baltic Sea. Your cabin is an equivalent of a comfortable 4* hotel room.

Day 9: Helsinki

Transfer to your hotel upon arrival and guaranteed early check in. Set off for a guided walking city tour in Helsinki. Start with the City Hall, pass by the Parliament House, the great Lutheran Cathedral and the Sibelius Monument. Helsinki is one of the world’s top 10 most livable cities, it is also famous for its Art Nouveau architecture. Continue the day with a ferry ride to Suomenlinna, a sea fortress and an 18th-century park where you can see ancient artillery pieces and fortress walls stretching over six adjacent islands.

Day 10: Departure from Helsinki

Departure day. At the appropriate time, check out of your hotel for the transfer to the airport of Helsinki. We will be delighted to offer other tours if you would like to extend your trip. For instance, we can recommend to visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Rauma, which is famous for its unique wooden architecture and its well-preserved medieval town layout, or explore more of Finland by travelling to Lapland. Or travel to fascinating Talliтn to explore Estonia.