Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords Summer 2019
Overview
Highlights
- CITY TOUR in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm
- ORIENTATION of Bergen
- VISIT Odense, Stavanger, the Sognefjord, Geiranger, the Stave Chuch at Lom, the Olympic Town of Lillehammer, Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo and Stockholm's City Hall
- VIEW The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, Haakon's Hall in Bergen, the Geirangerfjord and the Olympic Ski Jump in Lillehammer
- SEE Hamar Olympic ice arena and Oslo's Royal Palace
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Itinerary
Welcome to Copenhagen - the enchanting Danish capital that inspired Hans Christian Andersen to share tales of mermaids, queens and ugly ducklings with the world. Spend the day embracing its quintessential hygge found throughout its charming streets before enjoying a late afternoon orientation drive and Welcome Reception with your Travel Director and travel companions.
Join a Local Specialist today for a fascinating sightseeing and walking tour of the iconic sights of Copenhagen. The Amalienborg Palace Quarter takes centre stage as you admire its 18th-century façades and equine statue of King Frederik V at its centre. We'll see the ...
We leave the fairy tales behind for the Danish island of Funen, and Odense, the city where Hans Christian Andersen was born. Continuing across the pastoral landscapes of the Jutland Peninsula, we arrive in Randers, with its cosy half-timbered merchant houses and narro...
Set sail from Hirtshals across the Skagerrak to the port of Kristiansand in Norway. Drive north past fjords, lakes and forests to the port city of Stavanger, one of Norway's oldest settlements - its heritage still evident in the beautifully preserved wooden buildings that date back to the 18th century.
Norway's spellbinding natural landscapes provide an inspiring backdrop for our island hop from Stavanger. Arriving in Bergen this afternoon, we delve into the city's Hanseatic heritage, enjoying an orientation tour past the 13th-century Haakon's Hall, the bustling fis...
Enjoy a full free day in the cultural centre of Bergen or ascend its funicular for spectacular views of the fjords and islands. Consider an Optional Experience to Telavåg, which played a significant role in the secret North Sea boat traffic between Norway and Great Britain during World War II.
We drive east to the popular ski resort of Voss, where we'll board a train ascending over 860 metres above sea level. 'Dive Into Culture' on one of the world's most exciting train journeys in the world, through the Flåm Valley past the Kjosfossen and legendary forest ...
Norway's incredible glacier countryside surrounds us as we follow the spectacular Sognefjord to Geirangerfjord - its deep blue waters surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks and lush green landscapes, which we will have an opportunity to explore. Tonight, we stay on the shores of the fjord at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories' - Hotel Geiranger.
Spend a full day admiring this spectacular natural wonder. Cascading waterfalls tumble down sheer cliffs into the glacial waters below, which you can explore by kayak or boat, soaking up the crisp, clean mountain air. Consider an Optional Experience to the Trollstigen...
A scenic drive from Geiranger through high peaks brings us to Lom, the gateway to the Jotunheimen Mountains. Here we will visit a 12th-century wooden Stave church, adorned with Runic inscriptions, paintings and carved dragon figures that are said to protect it against...
See the unusual Olympic ice arena beside the lake at Hamar as we travel to Norway's cultural capital, Oslo. Join a Local Specialist who will share the city's iconic sights, including views of the medieval fortress of Akershus, the Opera and 19th-century Royal Palace. ...
We cross the border into Sweden today and continue via Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the largest lake in the European Union. Passing Örebro, we arrive in the island-ringed capital of Stockholm for a two-night stay.
We meet our Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour of the waterside City Hall and see the medieval Storkyrkan, Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace at the heart of Stockholm's quaint Old Town. The rest of the day is free to explore as you wish. Join yo...
Our epic journey has come to an end. Bid Stockholm and your newfound friends a fond farewell. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords
Well done,I loved everything that we saw, I do just wish a ...
Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords
Maybe a day less in Geiranger and an additional night in Oslo would be better.
Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords
The hotels were great and meals also. Optional tours were great, o...
Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords
saw everything I wanted to see
Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords
We visited three countries in 14 days. Our days were busy, interesting and fun. We saw so much of each country and learned about its history. There was never a du...
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Mar 2025
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Our travel director made it possible for us to fit everything in and still have time on our own. This was a trip of a lifetime for me. I'm so happy I did it on the L...
Heather Harrison
Mar 2025
European Traveler
Very fast paced, but it covers a lot of territory. Tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was very detail oriented & fantastic at conveying schedu...
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