Fjords & Cities of Southern Scandinavia

Norway, Sweden, Denmark & Finland in 17 Days • 15 Nights in Destination

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The perfect combination of sightseeing and nature on a magical journey through Southern Scandinavia. Discover Norway's remarkable fjords, Sweden and Denmark’s medieval cities and uncover the charms of Helsinki in Finland.

Trip Highlights

  1. Gothenburg
  2. Stockholm
  3. Copenhagen
  4. Helsinki
  5. Bergen
  6. Norwegian Fjords
  7. Oslo

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Itinerary

A spellbinding journey through Southern Scandinavia awaits! Explore Oslo and experience the tranquillity of the Norwegian fjords in Oppland, Sogn og Fjordane and Bergen. Soak up the charms of Stockholm and Gothenburg in Sweden and uncover the magical Renaissance architecture of Elsinore and Copenhagen in Denmark. Finally, head to the Finnish capital of Helsinki, famed for its cultural treasures.

1st Day: US - Night on board

Ready to discover the spectacular landscapes, the scenic fjords of Norway and the spectacular cities and landscapes of Southern Scandinavia? Arrive at your departure airport to catch a flight to Oslo.* Night on board.

* Important: If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 04:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.

2nd Day: Oslo

Arrive at Gardermoen airport in Oslo and take the shared transfer to the city centre.* Oslo is the capital of Norway and a great place to discover the local culture and cuisine. The city is known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, its green spaces and its numerous museums, many of which are dedicated to the country's Viking heritage. Overnight stay in Oslo.

* Transfers are provided by a regular Flybuss Service.

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Comfort Hotel Grand Centr... or similar

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3rd Day: Oslo - Oppland

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning enjoy a fascinating panoramic tour of Oslo including Frogner Park which houses the Sculptural Ensemble of Vigeland, the Town Hall, the Royal Palace, and the Modern Opera House. Afterwards, set off for Lillehammer, the city famous for the Olympics of '94, which is situated on the shores of Lake Mjøsa. Admire its tiny picturesque streets. Here you have the option to visit the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum.* Continue through the Oppland region and check-in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Oppland.

Optional Maihaugen Open-Air Museum: Maihaugen is Norway’s largest open-air museum outside of Oslo. The museum offers more than 200 buildings from different eras, superb cultural experiences and numerous exhibitions.  You may find a cheaper price at the destination, but it is recommended that you book through Exoticca to secure your place in advance.

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Wadahl Hogfjellshotel or similar

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Activities

included
Panoramic tour in Oslo

Moderate

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Visit to Maihaugen Open-Air Museum

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4th Day: Oppland - Briksdal Glacier - Sogn og Fjordane

Breakfast at the hotel. An exciting day awaits as you set off for Briksdal Glacier. On the way, stop for a brief visit to the beautiful Lom Church.* Located inside the Jostedalsbreen National Park, the Briksdal Glacier is set within the breathtaking Briksdalen Valley, rising to a height of 1200 metres. Enjoy some free time in Briksdal to admire the unbelievable views, take photos, explore the valley and have lunch (at your own expense). Afterwards, head to the Førde region, to check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Sogn og Fjordane.

Optional Entrance to Lom Church: Enjoy entrance to Lom Stave Church where you can admire the beautiful Romanesque architecture of this 12th-century site, one of the largest churches in Norway.

Please note:  You may find a cheaper entrance ticket price at the destination, but it is recommended that you book through Exoticca to secure your place in advance.

Accommodation

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Thon Hotel Forde or similar

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Activities

included
Briksdal Glacier

Moderate

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Optional
Entrance to Lom Stave Church

Moderate

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5th Day: Sogn og Fjordane - Sognefjord - Bergen

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off into the landscapes of the land of fjords, and enjoy a panoramic cruise through the beautiful Sognefjord, one of the most beautiful and well-known in the whole of Norway. Admire the Nærøy Fjord and the Sognefjord with its high mountains, waterfalls and breathtaking landscape, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Afterwards, continue to Gudvangen to enjoy some free time in this quaint village, nestled at the base of the Angosto Fjord. We recommend taking an optional excursion to the fascinating Viking Museum here.* Afterwards, continue to Voss where you can explore at your leisure until finally arriving in Bergen the 'capital of the fjords'. Transfer to the hotel and get settled in. Overnight stay in Bergen.

Optional Viking Museum Visit: Visit Gudvangen's Viking Museum to learn more about this important period in Norwegian history. The Viking Museum is home to impressive Viking-style buildings, re-enactments and brilliant insights into Norway's Viking heritage.

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Scandic Ornen or similar

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Activities

included
Sogenfjord Excursion

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Viking Museum Visit in Gudvangen
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6th Day: Bergen

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on a fascinating panoramic tour of Bergen for an overview of its sights and history. Visit the Fish Market, famous for its busy atmosphere and excellent produce, and the Hanseatic Neighbourhood or Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with traditional buildings, museums, restaurants and cafes. The afternoon is free at your leisure. We recommend an optional Funicular Ride to Mount Floyen.* Overnight stay in Bergen.

* Optional Mount Floyen Funicular Ride: Ride to the top of Mount Floyen for exceptional views of Bergen and the surrounding fjord-lands. You may find a cheaper price at the destination, but it is recommended that you book through Exoticca to secure your place in advance.

Accommodation

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Scandic Ornen or similar

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Activities

included
Panoramic tour of Bergen

Moderate

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Optional
Mount Floyen Funincular Ride
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7th Day: Bergen - Hardangerfjord - Oslo

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off early towards Oslo and on the way travel across the mighty Hardangerfjord. On the shores of this fjord you can watch the various different farming communities, many of them dedicated to fish farming. After admiring the glistening fjord, head to the Hardangervidda Plateau, home to large herds of wild reindeer. Continue to Olso and watch the changing landscapes and natural beauty of the Buskerud region pass by. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Oslo.

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Comfort Hotel Grand Centr... or similar

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Hardangerfjord
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8th Day: Oslo - Stockholm

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, take a shared transfer* to the airport to take the flight to Stockholm. Arrival in Stockholm the capital of Sweden and the biggest of the country. It’s an archipelago composed by 14 islands that are connected by around 50 bridges in the Märlaren lake. It’s a very cosmopolitan city as you will find an Scandinavian modern architecture with metal and bronze buildings or fairy tails towers and a very charm old city centre. Self-transfer** to the hotel and overnight in Stockholm.

* Transfers in Oslo are provided by a regular Flybuss Service. 

**  Airport transfer in Stockholm is not included. You will have the possibility to book private transfers in the next step of the booking process.

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Scandic Park Stockholm or similar

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9th Day: Stockholm

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy a panoramic tour of Stockholm. Begin discovering the old town or ‘Gamla Stan’ island, with its intricate network of small squares and cobbled alleys. See the exterior of the majestic Royal Palace, the medieval Cathedral and Parliament buildings. Next visit City Hall, the jewel of the capital, with the golden room and the blue room, where the Nobel Prize gala dinner is held. After this introduction to the city, enjoy the rest of the day free to continue exploring at your own leisure. Overnight stay in Stockholm.

Accommodation

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Scandic Park Stockholm or similar

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Activities

included
Panoramic Tour of Stockholm

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10th Day: Stockholm - Uppsala - Karlstad

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast head to Uppsala, one of the most important historical sites in Sweden. Today enjoy a panoramic tour of Uppsala where you will visit the Cathedral and emblematic University. The city was once the seat of the Kingdom of Sweden, its history dates back to the Viking Age. Its typical Nordic architecture is another of its main attractions. In the afternoon and after leisure time for lunch, enjoy a panoramic walking tour in Karlstad. Visit picturesque wooden houses that are more than three centuries old and are still standing. Next, admire the river and visit the statue dedicated to Duke Karl. Continue along the river and come across one of the symbols of the city, the statue of Eva Lisa Holtz. Finally visit Stora Torget, the main square, which brings together the city, including the majestic cathedral. Overnight stay in Karlstad.

Accommodation

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Scandic Karlstad or similar

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Activities

included
Panoramic Tour of Uppsala

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included
Panoramic Walking Tour of Karlstad

Moderate

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11th Day: Karlstad - Lysekil - Gothemburg

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for the West Coast of Sweden. On-route, pass through Fjällbacka to the village of Lysekil where you’ll visit a stunning wine-producing ranch and enjoy lunch. Arrival in Gothenburg in the afternoon. Enjoy a panoramic walking tour through the most emblematic areas of the city. Visit the renowned Kungsportsavenyn avenue, the Gothenburg City HallNordstan, the largest shopping arcade in Scandinavia, and Kungsportsplatsen square. Admire the statue of Karl IX and see the exterior of the iconic Läppstiftet building, that resembles a lipstick. Finally, in the immediate vicinity we will find the Barken Viking Ship Hotel and the Gothenburg Opera House where you will end the tour. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay in Gothenburg.

Accommodation

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Scandic Europa Gothenburg... or similar

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Activities

included
Short Tour and Lunch in a Vinyard in Lysekil

Light

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included
Panoramic Walking Tour of Gothenburg

Moderate

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12th Day: Gothemburg - Kronborg Castle - Copenhagen

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, head to the South of the country. Travel via the port city of Helsingborg where you will board a ferry and cross over to the beautiful country of Denmark, towards the city of Elsinore, known locally as Helsingør. In the afternoon enjoy a self-guided visit to Kronborg Castle built in the 16th century and a World Heritage Site, one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe. The castle is immortalized as Elsinore in William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Arrive in Copenhagen in the late afternoon, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay in Copenhagen.

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Scandic Kødbyen Copenhagu... or similar

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Activities

included
Self-Guided Visit to Kronborg Castle

Light

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13th Day: Copenhagen

Breakfast at the hotel. To make the most of your last day, enjoy a panoramic tour of Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Visit, among others, the emblematic City HallChristiansborg PalaceAmalienborg Palace (official residence of Queen Margaret), the impressive Gefion Fountain, the beautiful Nyhavn Canal dotted by typical houses with colored facades from the 17th century. Wonder along the picturesque Langelinie promenade where you will see little wooden boats docked and where you'll encounter the Little Mermaid statue, inspired by Christian Andersen’s tale. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure. Overnight stay in Copenhagen.

Accommodation

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Scandic Kødbyen Copenhagu... or similar

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Activities

included
Panoramic Tour of Copenhagen

Moderate

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14th Day: Copenhagen - Helsinki

Breakfast at the hotel*. At the indicated time, self-transfer** to the airport for a flight to your next destination, Helsinki. Touch down in Helsinki and self-transfer to the hotel**. Check in, get settled and spend the remainder of the day exploring the Finnish capital at your leisure. Perhaps stroll along the Mannerheimintie, in the city center, to admire its grand architecture or wander along the harbor to take in the views of the Gulf of Finland. If you're looking for vibrant nightlife, head to the bohemian neighborhood of Kallio, whilst Kaartinkaupunki offers upmarket dining options against a backdrop of historic buildings. Overnight stay in Helsinki. 

Please note: If your flight departs early in the morning, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast.

** Airport transfers in Copenhagen and in Helsinki are not included. You will have the possibility to add a private transfer in the next stage of the booking process.

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Glo Hotel Art or similar

2012 Reviews

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15th Day: Helsinki

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide at the hotel and embark on a walking tour of Helsinki. Dive into the fascinating history of this capital city as you explore its most emblematic landmarks including the iconic Helsinki Cathedral and bustling Market Square. Appreciate the rich array of architectural styles that compete for your attention as you discover Helsinki's diverse neighborhoods and enjoy included entrance to the 'Rock Church' of Temppeliaukion, carved directly out of solid rock and a must-see whilst visiting Helsinki. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure to explore at your own pace. Sample the local cuisine, go shopping for souvenirs or pay a visit to one of Helsinki's many museums and galleries. Overnight stay in Helsinki.

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Glo Hotel Art or similar

2012 Reviews

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Activities

included
Helsinki Walking Tour

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16th Day: Helsinki

Breakfast at the hotel. A final full day in Helsinki to discover its charms at your own pace. If you're visiting during the winter, be sure to warm up at one of the city's numerous public saunas, one of the favorite local pastimes. Alternatively, why not explore the iconic Helsinki Design Museum to learn more about Finnish and Scandinavian design. History lovers will relish a visit to the National Museum of Finland, home to prehistoric and medieval artefacts. Overnight stay in Helsinki. 

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Glo Hotel Art or similar

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17th Day: Helsinki - US

Breakfast at the hotel*. Sadly it's time to end your trip through southern Scandinavia. At the indicated time, self-transfer** to Helsinki airport to take a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.***

*Please note: If your return flight departs early in the morning, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast.

** Airport transfer is not included. You will have the possibility to add a private transfer in the next step of the booking process.

*** Depending on the return flight schedule, you may arrive in the US on the next day.

Included activities

Included

Included activity for day 3 in Oslo

Duration 03:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Moderate

Panoramic tour in Oslo

Walk around the Frogner park, and contemplate all the Vigeland sculptures, visit the Viking Ship Museum, the Royal Palace and the Akershus Fort.

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Included

Included activity for day 4

Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Moderate

Briksdal Glacier

Enjoy some free time in Briksdal to admire the unbelievable views, take photos, explore the valley and have lunch (at your own expense).

more information
Included

Included activity for day 5 in Norwegian Fjords

Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Light

Sogenfjord Excursion

Enjoy a panoramic cruise through the beautiful Sognefjord. Admire the Nærøy Fjord, and the Sognefjord with its high mountains, its furious waterfalls and its landscape, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

more information
Included

Included activity for day 6 in Bergen

Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Moderate

Panoramic tour of Bergen

Visit the Fish Market, the Hanseatic Neighbourhood or Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with traditional buildings, museums, restaurants and cafes.

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Available Activities

Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
Optional

Suggested activity for day 3 in Oslo

Duration 00:45h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Moderate

Visit to Maihaugen Open-Air Museum

Maihaugen is Norway’s largest open-air museum outside of Oslo. The museum offers more than 200 buildings from different eras, superb cultural experiences and numerous exhibitions.

more information
Optional

Suggested activity for day 4

Duration 00:45h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Moderate

Entrance to Lom Stave Church

Enjoy entrance to Lom Stave Church where you can admire the beautiful Romanesque architecture of this 12th-century site, one of the largest churches in Norway.

more information
Optional

Suggested activity for day 5

Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Light

Viking Museum Visit in Gudvangen

Visit Gudvangen's Viking Museum to learn more about this important period in Norwegian history.

Optional

Suggested activity for day 6

Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Light

Mount Floyen Funincular Ride

Ride to the top of Mount Floyen for exceptional views of Bergen and the surrounding fjord-lands.

The price includes

  • Included in all our trips. more information

  • Departures from main US airports.

  • International flights: US - Oslo, Oslo - Stockholm, Copenhagen - Helsinki, Helsinki - US.

  • 15 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.

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  • 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch (beverages not included) and 2 dinners.

  • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles. *

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  • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.

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  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.

  • Cruise on the Sognefjord, connecting ferry rides and ferry from Helsingborg to Helsingør.

  • Panoramic tours of Oslo, Bergen, Stockholm, Uppsala, Karlstad, Gothenburg, Copenhagen and Helsinki. Visit to Briksdal Glacier.

  • English-speaking guide (from day 3 to 7 and from day 9 to 13).

*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

Not included

Drinks, entrance fees,* city taxes and tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

Airport transfers in Stockholm, Copenhaguen and Helsinki are not included. 

* Documentation of the internal flights will either be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your trip or delivered to you on arrival at your destination. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.

** NOTE: Flybuss operation: the voucher will be uploaded to the Customer Area on our website and the Customer will have to make the transfer on their own. You must carry a printed copy of your Flybuss voucher and be in possession of one voucher per person in order to use the Flybuss shuttle service to the city centre (not to the hotel).

The price includes: Transfers in Flybuss only from and to Oslo Gardermoen airport. In case of arriving at an Oslo airport other than Oslo Gardemoen, the transfer will not be included.

Airport transfers in Stockholm, Copenhaguen and Helsinki are not included. It is possible to add them to your package for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.

English-speaking guide included from day 3 to 7 and from day 9 to 13. 

  • Entry requirements

    Valid passport with 6 months validity and 2 blank passport pages.

  • Visa

    No visa is required to enter the country for less than 90 days.

  • Currency

    Norwegian Krone

  • Language

    Norwegian language, Nynorsk, BokmŒl

  • Electricity

    220 V. European style plug.

  • Health

    There are no mandatory vaccinations for travelers from the U.S.

  • Time zone

    UTC + 01:00.

  • Other useful information

    Norway is famous for its fjords of which two, Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

  • Tourist Office website

    https://www.fjordnorway.com/top-attractions

Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +1 888-488-0592 or via our contact form.

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