8D7N Great Scandinavia

<p><strong>TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:</strong> Arrival. Transfer to the hotel.</p><p><strong>Welcome to Europe!!!</strong> Upon arriving at the airport we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts. Please, check the informative posters placed at the hotel reception area which have all the information about your upcoming services such as meeting place, time and the guide’s name.</p>

<p><strong>TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:</strong> Visit of Copenhagen, pleasant scenery in southern Denmark.</p><p>In the morning we enjoy a comprehensive tour of the Danish capital with a local guide. Copenhagen is the largest Scandinavian city, and full of contrasts, the popular Tivoli, Christiansborg Palace, the terraces of Nyhavn, and The Little Mermaid. We will then travel to Jutland, passing through pleasant scenery on our way. En route we take a 20km bridge over the sea and stop at <strong>ODENSE</strong>, where we can visit its gothic cathedral and the house of Andersen. We continue on to <strong>AARHUS</strong> and our accommodation.</p>

<p><strong>TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS:</strong> Norwegian coastline. </p><p>We will travel to <strong>HIRTSHALS</strong>, where we will take a <strong>ferry crossing the North Sea to Norway</strong>. A three-hour voyage to <strong>KRISTIANSAND</strong>. We will continue along Norway’s southern coastline and enjoy its stunning landscapes. Next stop <strong>STAVANGER</strong>, a small picturesque town that has an active port by the fjord. </p><p><em>Note:</em> Ferry operation hours vary depending on the months. Sometimes it is normally reserved to have lunch on the boat.</p>

<p><strong>TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS:</strong> beautiful fjord and sea landscapes. Funicular trip to mount Floyen.</p><p>Upon leaving the city, we will stop at the <strong>‘Swords in Rock’</strong> monument, where we will be reminded of the Vikings, before continuing the very beautiful scenic tour. We follow the route going through tunnels, bridges and travel some stretches by <strong>boat to go along the fjord coast of Norway</strong>. One of its undersea tunnels is the deepest one in the world. This stage gets more relaxed and spectacular with its two boat trips. We will arrive in <strong>BERGEN</strong> at lunch time. We take a <strong>funicular trip to Mount Fløyen</strong> which offers amazing views of the town and Bergen fjord. There will be some leisure time later to enjoy the capital city of fjords.</p>

<p><strong>TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS:</strong> Spectacular scenery of mountains and fjords. Cruise. </p><p>More fantastic landscapes today, images of Norway’s interior region fjords, glaciers, lakes and forests. We will travel to <strong>SOGNEFJORD</strong>, Norway’s largest fjord. Prior to arrival, we will stop at the beautiful <strong>TVINDEFOSSEN waterfall</strong>. We will take a magnificent <strong>cruise</strong> between the cities of <strong>GUDVANGEN</strong> and <strong>FLAM</strong>; enjoy stunning landscapes during this two-hour voyage. We continue our journey crossing magnificent snow-covered landscapes. We travel through Lærdal Tunnel, one of the longest in the world. Next, a visit to <strong>BORGUND’s 12th century wooden church (entrance included)</strong> which is considered Norway’s best-preserved medieval church. We arrive in <strong>OSLO</strong> with free time to check out its port, main streets, and the artworks at Frognerparken.</p>

<p><strong>TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS:</strong> Sightseeing tour in Oslo. impressive scenery with mountains, forests and lakes.</p><p>We include a <strong>sightseeing tour</strong> with a local guide of the Norwegian capital; this city combines its vibrant modern architecture with its classical buildings, magnificent scenery and large parks with sculptures. It has been nominated the "European green capital". After the tour, if you want you can visit the Vikings museum. Departure for Sweden. Enjoy landscapes with forests and lakes. Next stop in <strong>OREBRO</strong>, a town next to a beautiful lake with a castle and charming historic center. Time for stroll and to take lunch. Continuing to <strong>STOCKHOLM</strong>, arriving in the evening.</p>

<p><strong>TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS:</strong> Stockholm sightseeing. </p><p>Today we make a <strong>panoramic tour</strong> of this very beautiful capital city built on 13 islands joined together. We will see the Gamla Stand or the “City between the Bridges”, the old quarter of the city, full of life where there are many monumental buildings such as the Nobel Museum, alongside the main square of Stortorget, which pays tribute to the winners of the Nobel Prizes, the Cathedral and the Royal Palace. Whenever possible, we will enjoy a pretty view from the Fjällgatan viewpoint. Then leisure time. We recommend visiting the museums and parks. Optionally, we suggest a visit to the City Hall and to the Vasa museum-ship.</p>

<p><strong>TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:</strong> Ferry crossing from Sweden to Denmark. </p><p>Departing Stockholm we travel south. After spending some time in the active coastal town of <strong>HELSINGBORG</strong>, we will take a ferry from Sweden to <strong>HELSINGOR</strong> in Denmark in the early afternoon. Enjoy some time in Helsingor, Hamlet’s hometown, where the great Kronborg Castle stands out, before we resume our trip to <strong>COPENHAGEN</strong>, arriving in the late afternoon. </p><p><em>Note:</em> On holidays or during conferences, we may stay in Malmö, a Swedish city located 25 km from Copenhagen and connected by a fantastic suspension bridge. </p><p>End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.</p>