Best of Nordic

Scandinavia Itineraries: SC04

Best of Nordic

Day 01: Arrive in Copenhagen (Denmark)

Arrive at Copenhagen Airport – the capital city of Denmark. After immigration and baggage collection, board your coach, transfer to the hotel and check-in (standard check-in time is 1500 hrs.). In the evening we proceed to the Tivoli Garden – second-oldest operating amusement park in the world. Overnight in Copenhagen.

Day 02: Copenhagen • Hirtshals • Overnight Cruise

Breakfast at the hotel and then check-out. Proceed to enjoy a guided city tour of Copenhagen where we will see the Renaissance Stock Exchange, also known as Børsbygningen, a 17th-century stock exchange in the centre of Copenhagen. Rosenborg Palace from outside where there is a famous statue of the Little Mermaid – a bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen, depicting a mermaid becoming human followed by the Christiansborg Palace – a palace and a government building. It is the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Danish Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court of Denmark. Later proceed to Hirtshals to board for your onward journey to Norway. Overnight in the Cruise.

Day 03: Arrive in Bergen (Norway)

Breakfast on board. Disembark from the Cruise and directly proceed to enjoy a guided city tour of Bergen (Norway’s second largest city, known as “the Gateway to the Fjords”) and admire its old streets, historic buildings and harbour followed by Mt. Floyen Funicular Tram and enjoy a panoramic view of Bergen from the top. Overnight in Bergen.

Day 04: Bergen • Oslo

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Today proceed to Oslo (capital city of Norway) by road. Enroute enjoy the beautiful Flam Area of Norway where we can enjoy the views of the Fjords and its surroundings. On arrival check-in at the hotel and relax. Overnight in Oslo.

Day 05: Oslo

Breakfast at the hotel. Today proceed to enjoy a guided city tour of Oslo. We can visit the Holmenkollen Ski Jump (photo-stop), City Hall, Parliament house, National Theatre, Old Cathedral and Viking Museum: Museum on the Bygdøy peninsula with the world's best-preserved Viking ships and finds from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjord. Followed by the Vigeland Sculpture Park – a sculpture park in the Frogner Park with more than 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland in bronze, granite and cast iron. Later visit the most awaited experience – the Ice-Bar, which is a bar made of ice where we can enjoy our drinks in an ice glass! Overnight in Oslo.

Day 06: Oslo • Stockholm

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Today proceed to Stockholm by coach. Enroute enjoy the scenic beauty with panoramic views of the Sweden area. On arrival check-in at hotel and relax. Overnight in Stockholm.

Day 07: Stockholm • Overnight Cruise

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Today proceed to enjoy a guided city tour of Stockholm. Enjoy walking in the Old Town where we can visit the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, the Main Square and the Noble Price Museum (all from outside). Later visit the Magnificent Town Hall and Vasa Ship Museum from inside. Transfer to the cruise port and depart for Turku – a city in Southwest Finland, located along the Aura River. Overnight in the Cruise.

Day 08: Arrive in Turku • Helsinki

Breakfast on board and disembark from the Cruise. Enjoy a guided city tour of Turku, where you can explore Turku Castle, Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, the Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel House, Market Square, Turku Art Museum, the Market Hall and the magnificent Main Library. Later proceed to Helsinki. Arrive and enjoy a guided city tour of Helsinki, where you can visit the City Hall, Parliament House, Presidential Palace, Monumental Railroad Station, Lutheran Church, Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, Rock Church & Market Place. Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 09: Helsinki • Homeward Bound

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Depart for the airport and board your flight back home.