14 Day Scandinavia, Naturally Charming 2018 Itinerary
14 days
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Small Group Tour
2 Stockholm, 1 Falun, 2 Lillehammer, 2 Geiranger, 1 Sogndal, 2 Bergen, 2 Oslo
Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. At Stockholm's City Hall, visit the Blue & Gold Halls where the Nobel Banquet is held Visit the unique Vasa Museum to view the Vasa warship, the only preserved 17th-century warship in the world Visit a Dala Horse workshop - meet the craftspeople and watch as this folk symbol is carved and hand-painted Explore the fascinating Maihaugen Open Air Museum, a living museum featuring over 200 buildings from different eras of Norwegian history Ascend by chair lift to the Lillehammer Ski Jump Tower dating back to the 1994 Winter Olympics Enjoy a fun-filled beer tasting and dinner at the Lillehammer Brewery's beer cellar that dates back to 1855 Travel on the thrilling Trollstigen Mountain Road - a day of dramatic and astonishing beauty! Cruise the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord where mountainside farms and waterfalls dot the near-vertical cliffs Visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum with its fascinating exhibits and informative audio-visual presentation Travel into the high glacial region on the famous Flam Mountain Railway, a masterpiece of Norwegian engineering Visit Troldhaugen, home of beloved Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, which served as inspiration for his music In Bergen’s lively Fish Market, stop for a tasting of the freshest and most delicious smoked salmon In the tiny village of Torpo view the wooden Stave Church, built during the Middle Ages Tour unique Vigeland Sculpture Park with its astonishing life-size granite and bronze sculptures by Gustav Vigeland In Oslo, visit the Viking Ship Museum to view three 1,200-year-old preserved Viking ships Enjoy a private visit to the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, which celebrates the lives and achievements of Nobel Prize winners
What's this trip about?
2 Stockholm, 1 Falun, 2 Lillehammer, 2 Geiranger, 1 Sogndal, 2 Bergen, 2 Oslo
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
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Destinations
Trip includes
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Stockholm, Oslo-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 12 nights accommodations
- 2 nights Stockholm 1 night Falun 2 nights Lillehammer 2 nights Geiranger 1 night Sogndal 2 nights Bergen 2 nights Oslo Hotel porterage All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles 20 meals: 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners with wine or beer (including welcome and farewell dinners) Bottled water during sightseeing excursions Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features
Itinerary
DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Sweden Depart for Sweden
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Stockholm
Welcome to stunning Stockholm, spread across 14 islands and connected by 57 bridges; transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the many delights of this city of contrasts. This evening, a Welcome Drink and briefing with your Tour Manager highlights th...
DAY 3, Thursday - Tour Stockholm, Blue and Gold Halls, Vasa Museum
The discovery of Stockholm begins with views of the iconic Italian-Baroque Royal Palace and Riddarholm Church, burial place of Swedish monarchs. At the City Hall, visit the famous Blue Hall and glistening Gold Hall where the Nobel Banquet is held each
year. A walk throug...
DAY 4, Friday - Uppsala Cathedral, Carl Larsson Garden, Falun
Depart Stockholm this morning and drive north toward the town of Uppsala, seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden to visit the gorgeous 13th century Cathedral, built in French-Gothic style. Several coronations of Swedish monarchs have taken place here. Then,
trav...
DAY 5, Saturday - Dala Horse Workshop, Lillehammer
Depart Falun this morning and then stop at a Dala Horse workshop. Here you can meet the craftspeople and watch as this cherished folk symbol of Sweden is carved and hand-painted. Originally a children's toy, this famous horse is now popular worldwide. The drive then con...
DAY 6, Sunday - Maihaugen Open Air Museum, Olympic Ski Jump, Lillehammer Brewery
The exploration of Lillehammer begins at the expansive Maihaugen Open Air Museum, a charming living history museum arranged as a small village. View the collection of more than 180 buildings including a transplanted Stave Church, traditional Gudbrandsdalen homes, crafts ...
DAY 7, Monday - Trollstigen Mountain Road to Geiranger
A day of astonishing beauty as you travel on the thrilling Trollstigen Mountain Road on your way to Geiranger. View the dramatic fjords and towering mountain vistas. The view from Ørnesvingen down to the Geirangerfjord is truly spectacular! Tucked into the mountains with...
DAY 8, Tuesday - Cruise on the Geirangerfjord
Today is highlighted by a cruise on the wondrous Geirangerfjord, renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Pass scattered cliffside farms that cling to towering, nearly sheer walls, majestic mountain peaks and lush green vegetation. Then, the boat twists and turns to the amaz...
DAY 9, Wednesday - Dalsnibba Lookout, Norwegian Glacier Museum, Sogndal Village
Depart Geiranger this morning and drive via the incredible Dalsnibba Pass where you will stop at the outstanding lookout, the region's highest point, for unforgettable views of towering cliffs, waterfalls and the valley below. From here it's on to the fascinating hands-o...
DAY 10, Thursday - Flam Mountain Railway, Farm Visit, Bergen
After a ferry ride from Mannheller to Fodnes, board the world-famous Flam Mountain Railway, a masterpiece of Norwegian engineering, for a train ride into Norway's high glacial regions. View pastures, waterfalls and snow-clad peaks, all nestled beautifully into the surrou...
DAY 11, Friday - Grieg’s Troldhaugen, Bryggen and the Hanseatic Quarter, Fish Market & Salmon Tasting
Today, travel to Troldhaugen, home of beloved Norwegian composer, Edvard Grieg. This lakeside home that served as inspiration for his music is now used as a music school and concert venue. Then, back in Bergen stroll through Bryggen, the city's old wharf district known f...
DAY 12, Saturday - Hardanger Bridge, Torpo Stave Church, Futuristic Oslo
Departing Bergen you cross the magnificent Hardanger suspension bridge, the longest bridge in Norway - even longer than the Golden Gate Bridge. Known as one of the most beautiful bridges in the world, it's often called the Norway Sky Bridge when it disappears into the c...
DAY 13, Sunday - Vigeland Sculpture Park, Viking Ship Museum, Private Visit to Nobel Peace Center
A drive in Oslo reveals its striking architecture. Begin at the magnificent National Theater, one of Norway's most prominent venues for performance of dramatic arts. View the 19th century Royal Palace as well as the main square with its ornate City Hall. Next, a visit to...
DAY 14, Monday - Depart Norway
Transfer to the airport in Oslo for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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