COPENHAGEN

Enjoy a day at leisure in the capital of the oldest kingdom in the world. Besides many interesting landmarks and architectural masterpieces, see some of the more famous sites on your orientation drive, including the legendary Little Mermaid statue. An optional tour of Zealand’s castles is also available.

COPENHAGEN – ODENSE – FREDERIKSHAVN

Start the journey northwards, enjoying the drive across the Great Belt bridge, which will connect you to the fairytale island of Funen. Stop in Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s hometown and, via the Little Belt waterway, head for Frederikshavn on the rural Jutland Peninsula.

FREDERIKSHAVN – HIRTSHALS – KRISTIANSAND, NORWAY – OSLO

Take a pleasant ferry ride from Hirtshals across the strategic Skagerrak to Kristiansand to continue by road to Oslo, Norway’s capital city.

OSLO–TELEMARK AREA

Gustav Vigeland’s sculptures are among the highlights of the included Oslo sightseeing tour; also see the National Theater, Broadcasting House, Parliament, and Akershus Castle. In the afternoon, drive through the Tele mark region, where you’ll spend the night.

TELEMARK AREA–VEMORK–BERGEN

Take the scenic route for a visit to Vemork, the heavy water plant was blown up by a commando unit of British and Norwegians known as the Heroes of Telemark. Visit the Vemork Museum, then travel along lakes, winding valleys, and rugged gorges backed by towering mountains. Ferry across the Hardangerfjord from Utne to Kvanndal with a picture stop at Steindalsfossen Waterfall. On arrival in Bergen, Norway’s picture-perfect Hanseatic seaport, start getting to know the city on the included orientation.

BERGEN

Built on seven hills with the fjords on one side and 1,000-foot Mount Fløyen on the other, Bergen was the home of composer Edvard Grieg. Spend the day exploring at leisure or consider (optional excursions to discover the history, traditions, and views of this beautiful port city)

BERGEN–SOGNEFJORD/NÆRØYFJORD CRUISE–FAGERNES AREA

More spectacular scenery as you drive towards the Sognefjord, where you embark for a breath taking cruise on one of Norway’s mightiest fjords, the Nærøy fjord. On to the Fagernes area.

FAGERNES AREA–LILLEHAMMER–KARLSTAD, SWEDEN

First to Lillehammer, the mountain resort that hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics, then, a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Mjøsa. Continue towards Sweden through Värmland’s unspoiled wilderness of forest and lakes to Karlstad, located by Sweden’s largest lake, Lake Vänern.

KARLSTAD–MARIEFRED–STOCKHOLM

Leave Karlstad and head east towards Stockholm via idyllic Mariefred. Here, view majestic Gripsholm Castle, built in an enchanting rural setting. On to the Swedish capital. Its beauty is due to its unique setting on 14 islands between Lake Mäleren and the Baltic Sea.

STOCKHOLM

This is perhaps the most beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals, because the crystalline waters that flow through its intersecting canals give a luminous appearance to palaces, castles, and parks. Your city sightseeing takes in all the highlights including the City Hall.

STOCKHOLM

Your vacation ends this morning.