The Heart of Scandinavia with the Norwegian Fjords
14 days/13 nightsSuperior First Class
We are pleased to offer you the ultimate tour of Scandinavia - a quality first class tour at a leisurely pace during which you will experience Scandinavia whilst staying at very good first class hotels right in the heart of each city. You will have time to explore the 3 capitals and you will travel through some of the most beautiful parts of the Norwegian Fjords and the South of Scandinavia. The scenic highlights include the longest fjord in Norway - The Sognefjord, the Geirangerfjord and the Briksdal Glacier. In the area of the Fjords your accommodation will be at hotels belonging to "The Prominent Hotels of the Fjords of Norway". You will be travelling on the famous Flåm Railway and cruising the fjords by ferries and boat. Bergen, the Capital of the fjords, will surprise and enchant you. In Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo, there is plenty of time to enjoy the amenities on offer and to get to know these capital cities, each one of them with a distinct different atmosphere. Throughout the tour you will travel by first class coach and one of our professional Tour Escorts will ensure you get full enjoyment of the fortnight.
If you are interested in travelling further East we also offer tour extensions to Helsinki, The Baltic Countries and to Russia.Copenhagen
Individual arrival at your hotel. In the early evening your tour escort will arrange a get-together to give information about the tour and give you a chance to meet your fellow travellers. Accommodation in the centre of Copenhagen.
Copenhagen
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. The day starts with a 3 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn and of course the Little Mermaid. Afternoon free for exploring this fairytale city. Overnight.
Copenhagen-Oslo
Oslo
Buffet breakfast onboard. Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast as you cruise along the enchanting Oslo Fjord. Arrival in Oslo around 09.00 hours, followed by 3 hours guided tour of the Norwegian capital. You will visit the world-famous Viking Ships Museum and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Accommodation in the centre of Oslo.
Oslo
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Day free in Oslo. The bustling Aker Brygge Harbour, the Akershus Fortress, and other popular attractions are all within walking distance of your hotel. Your tour escort will assist you in planning your day and offer optional excursions. Overnight.
Oslo-Lofthus in Hardangerfjord
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure from Oslo, driving to the mountain resort of Geilo for a stop. The tour continues skirting the wild Hardanger Mountain Pleateau, stopping at Fossli to admire Norway´s highest waterfall, Vöringsfoss, with a vertical drop of 180 m. Descent to the lovely Hardanger Fjord where you will be spending the night at the traditional Ullensvang Hotel, situated at the water´s coast. Dinner and overnight.
Lofthus-Bergen
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Short ferry crossing, before continuing via Norheimsund to Bergen, capital of Western Norway and gateway to the fjords. In the afternoon you will have a 2 hours city tour of this beautiful Old Hansa Town, surrounded by 7 mountains. The tour escort will show you the Old Bryggen Area and the popular Fish & Flower Market, the ancient Maria Church, Hanseatic Quarter, Old Bryggen Harbour and other famous sights. Accommodation in central Bergen.
Bergen-Balestrand
Buffet breakfast at hotel.Today you will have a scenic tour to the Sognefjord starting with a train journey from Voss to Flåm. This train journey is one of the most famous in Norway and gives fantastic views of the fjord. In Flåm you will take a 2 hours cruise along the Aurlands, Naeröy and Sognefjord. After this you have a breathtaking ascent of the Stalheim Canyon, with impressive views of the Naeroy Valley, its mountain peaks and waterfalls. Continue by coach over the Vika mountains to Vangsnes, followed by a short trip by ferry crossing the Sognefjord. Arrival in Balestrand in time for dinner and accommodation at the magnificent Kvikne´s Hotel, beautifully located overlooking the fjord.
Balestrand-Loen
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure from your hotel by ferry, for a one hour cruise along the fjord to Fjaerland. Visit to the glacier Museum. Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, arriving at the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the glacier will be made in open troll cars to give you the best of views. During the afternoon the tour continues to Loen. Dinner and accommodation at the first class hotel Alexandra in Loen.
Loen-Geiranger-Lillehammer
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Travel through Stryn to the village of Hellesylt. From here you board the ferry for the one hour cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord. During the cruise you will pass close by some impressive waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Disembark in the picturesque village of Geiranger. Visit the interesting Fjord Museum and continue across the Grotli Mountains to Lom, travelling along Lake Vågå and descending the remarkable Gudbrands Valley, renowned for its old farmsteads and beautiful river. Arrive at the small town of Lillehammer, known as the Olympic Winter Games host city in 1994. Accommodation at Radisson SAS Lillehammer Hotel.
Lillehammer-Stockholm
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Time to look around Lillehammer before continuing alongside Lake Mjösa, the biggest lake in Norway and on to Gardemoen, the international airport outside Oslo. We will take a non-stop flight to Stockholm of approximately 1 hour's duration. Arrival at Arlanda International Airport in Stockholm. Arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight at centrally located hotel.
Stockholm
Buffet breakfast at hotel. The day starts with a 4 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc. You will also visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in Stockholm, with possibility to visit the famous Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours. Accommodation at hotel.
Stockholm
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day for independent activities. Your Tour Escort will help you with information and suggestions of what you can do and see in Stockholm during your free time. In the afternoon you will be transferred to hotel Grand Saltsjöbaden which is located by the sea. Tonight you will be served a farewell dinner at this unique and majestic hotel. Accommodation at hotel.
Day 14 Friday
Stockholm
Buffet breakfast at hotel.Dorothy Tours will arrange 2 coach transfers to Arlanda airport, one in the morning and one in the early afternoon. You are welcome to join any of these preorganized transfers to the International Airport of Arlanda. For those who continue to Helsinki, Baltic countries and Russia, a transfer will be arranged at 15.00 hours.