Highlights of Scandinavia

Arrive in Copenhagen any time and be meet by your driver for a private transfer to your centrally located hotel. Right on the dock in Nyhavn, you can simply step outside for a beer and some snacks with the locals in this charming harbour. You will have a 24-hour Copenhagen Card on hand allowing you to free travel on buses and trains within the cities metropolis, as well as free entrance to over 70 museums and attractions.

Plan for your evening meal well in Copenhagen as there are many world class restaurants to enjoy.

Copenhagen has a long history, and many delightful attractions and sights. Fortunately the city is small and cosy so an ideal way to explore the city is by foot, and public transport with your own private guide.

With your guide, you will be taken into the heart of the Danish capital, full of historical buildings and ancient streets. You will see the Royal residence Amalienborg Palace, the Christiansborg Castle, the home of the Danish Parliament, the Royal Opera House, and many more sights. Your guide can tailor make your tour depending on your interests. You can end in Tivoli Park, founded in 1843 this park has become a national treasure and an international attraction. Fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen visited many times, as did Walt Disney and many other celebrities, who all fell in love with the gardens.

Later this afternoon, transfer to the pier where you will embark on the overnight cruise to Oslo. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the sea as you leave Denmark behind and sail towards Norway. Seaside cabins for two with WC and dinner are included this evening on board.

Arrive after breakfast to Oslo, private transfer the short distance to the train station. You have an hour or so to stock up on supplies before your midday train to the mountainside village, Geilo. Sit back and enjoy the three hour train ride.

On arrival, walk across to your hotel and then stretch your legs with a mountain walk, enjoy spa treatments or sit on the balcony with a refreshment. If you like to get active and see some views, ask reception about visiting the summer chair lift up to Hardangervidda, closes at 5pm. A buffet dinner is included tonight.

After breakfast, make your way back to the station to catch the 10.09am passing train that will take you on the most picturesque train rides in the world – the Flåm Railway. You disembark at Myrdal, and following instructions, board the scenic railway for a 20 kilometre-long journey down to Flåm Valley, arriving at 13.10.

On arrival in Flåm, walk across to the Fretheim hotel. There is plenty to do this afternoon, take a walk up the back of Flåm to visit waterfalls, join an optional excursion, go kayaking or visit the brewery on the fjord's edge. It gets busy here with cruise ships during summer so ask us about alternative options if you would prefer something different.

Enjoy free time this morning to continue exploring this tiny fjord village

This afternoon, walk down to catch your ferry ride to Balestrand. Known for wonderful light and breathtaking nature, Balestrand is a haven of peace, artists from all over the world have travelled here for inspiration, and traces of both English and German architecture can be seen in the many villas.

The historic Kviknes Hotel, your home for the evening, is beautifully located by the Sognefjord and boasts a large collection of paintings by artists who have visited the area and stayed at the hotel. Dinner is a Scandinavian buffet style in a large room with glorious fjord views from many tables. Be sure to have a wander after dinner to enjoy this incredible historic hotel and it's reflections on the water at night.

Take the morning or afternoon express boat out of the Sognefjord and south towards Bergen. With 5 - 6 hours on the water, you have plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere and the fresh air. There is a cafe on board with simple options. You can sit out on the deck on the upper floor with room to move. The boat moves pretty quickly and there are several stops along the way.

Precipitous mountains, thunderous waterfalls and small homesteads that cling to the mountain sides are the framework of this boat tour.

Arrive in Bergen and private transfer to your harbour side hotel. Seafood lovers - perhaps boat out to Cornelius Fish Restaurant on a small island outside of Bergen. The chef dives for shellfish from the front of the restaurant.

Today you have an included private guided tour of Bergen. Bergen is the perfect strolling town - be transported back to a time when Bergen was the centre of political power and trade for the entire North Atlantic. It was the Capital of the Kingdom of Norway for a short period, before the capital was moved to Oslo in 1299, and the town grew to become the largest in Scandinavia.

The Hanseatic League established itself here in 1350 and had a trade monopoly that lasted 200 years. While in Bergen you might wish to visit the UNESCO heritage listed historical area around the harbour known as the Bryggen district, and the home of Edvard Grieg, Troldhaugen, Norway's internationally famous composer. Enjoy lunch at the new Bergen Fish Market - a fantastic modern architectural designed building with a great outdoor and indoor dining area.

Sit back for a 7-hour train ride, returning to Oslo on the 'Bergen to Oslo' train ride, considered one of the world's most scenic train rides. There is also the option to fly or overnight sleeper train.

Arrive in the late afternoon and walk across to your hotel.

The Norwegian capital has a great deal to offer the discerning traveller, and you have a full day to discover the city with the help of a private half day guided tour. We can recommend visiting some of the Oslo highlights, including the Kontiki & Fram museums, the Vigeland Sculpture Park, Ekerbergeparken and the Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Museum.

Discover the new area of Bjorvika with the new Opera House and Munch Museum and then explore the charming shopping streets, cosy cafés and exciting eateries of Grünerløkka. After going shopping at numerous design boutiques, vintage shops and flea markets, head to the Mathallen food hall for local specialties. Lastly, visit the new National Museum of Norway down by the harbour before finding a spot in one of the local fish restaurants for dinner.

In the morning catch a 6-hour train ride through the Swedish countryside to Stockholm. Sweden's capital is charming, vibrant and surrounded by beauty and water - hence its nickname, Venice of the North! Stockholm offers interesting museums and castles; the city offers a warm atmosphere and the old town has charming small alleyways boasting several famous restaurants.

On one of your afternoons or evenings here, be sure to make time for a visit to the ABBA museum with great interactive exhibits - a glass of champagne (for Dutch courage to get on stage & the pure fun of it) to accompany your tour is recommended! On the other hand, take the serious option & visit the Nobel Prize museum in the Old town.

After breakfast, enjoy a fantastic day in the Swedish capital with a private guide. Start by exploring the old town of Gamla Stan and see where Stockholm began, the first buildings dating to around 1200. Explore the narrow alleys and streets with cobbled stones, discover interesting historical sites, and learn the story of how the city of Stockholm was founded and how we live today. See the Royal Palace and visit the island of Riddarholmen, passing by Riddarholmen Church, which was built by Franciscan monks in the 1200s. Stop for a traditional Swedish cinnamon bun at a local bakery, and see old-fashioned hard candy being made at Polkagris Kokeri. You can sample some for yourself and pick up some to take home with you.

In the late afternoon, stroll the shopping districts or perhaps add an optional rooftop tour.

Our services end after breakfast. Adding Helsinki and Tallinn onto this tour is easily done - just ask us.