Spectacular Scandinavia

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Duration: 15 days Visiting: Denmark, Sweden, Norway

Tour the Noble Peace Prize banquet halls in Stockholm and ascend almost 1000-meters above sea level on the famous Flam railway, en route to Bergen. This 15-day tour of Scandinavia’s glassy fjords and sky-scraping mountains is a tonic for the soul as you journey from Sweden’s scenic farmlands to cosmopolitan Stockholm. Enjoy Uppsala sightseeing and meet Hans Odoo—a passionate local storyteller who’ll regale you with tales of Sweden’s first botanical garden. In Norway, set sail through the deep glassy waters of the Geirangerfjord, surrounding by towering ice capped mountains and lush green forests.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Uppsala Botanical Garden Visit with Local Storyteller: Meet Hans Odoo, a passionate Uppsala local and storyteller, who will share the fascinating history of the Carl Linneaus Garden on a guided tour. You’ll learn about Sweden’s first botanical garden and its 1300 species of flora and fauna.

TOP-RATED HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen: Make the most of the long summer nights at the glittering Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous entertainment park, full of fantasy, fun and charm.
  • Copenhagen City Tour: With your Local Expert, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the Crown Prince of Denmark married Princess Mary. You’ll also see Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, the Renaissance Stock Exchange and the unusual Rundertaarn, which is the oldest functioning Observatory in Europe.
  • Gothenburg City Tour: Learn about the region’s culture and nautical history with your Local Expert.
  • Stockholm: With your Local Expert, visit Gamla Stan to see the cathedral where Swedish kings have been coronated and wander the narrow streets of the Old Town.
  • Stockholm City Hall Visit: With a Local Expert, step inside the City Hall where the fabulous Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall is covered by 18 million gilded mosaic tiles. You’ll also see the Blå hallen, the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquets are held.
  • See Sigtuna’s City Hall: Led by your Travel Director, see the tiny City Hall in the old Viking capital.
  • Falun Orientation: Discover the city of Falun, located in the heart of Dalarna County. See the Falun Copper Mine and the Great Pit, a vast crater caused by an enormous mine collapse in 1687.
  • Salen Orientation: Stop in this city known as the host to the world’s oldest and longest cross-country ski race.
  • Lillehammer Orientation: Explore the town where the 1994 Winter Olympics were held.
  • Lom Stave Church Visit: Visit the Norwegian stave church dating back to 1158.
  • Geiranger Orientation: Enjoy an orientation of Geiranger to learn more about this small village and the surrounding Fjords.
  • Fjaerland Village Walk: Take a walk through the village of Fjærland with a Local Expert and focus on life between the fjord and the glacier.
  • Geirangerfjord Cruise: Cruise along the deep, blue waters of majestic Geirangerfjord, surrounded by snow-covered mountains, gushing waterfalls and lush green vegetation.
  • See the Bøyabreen Glacier: Enjoy a photo-stop at the Bøyabreen Glacier.
  • Leikanger Orientation: Learn about this quaint little coastal town from your Travel Director.
  • Flam Railway Scenic Train: Journey on one of the world’s steepest railways through tunnels that spiral in and out of the mountainside of the narrow Flåm Valley.
  • Bergen City Tour: With your Local Expert, see the many colorful stalls of the lively Fish Market and marvel at the 13th century Haakon’s Hall.
  • Oslo City Tour: With your Local Expert, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbor and the Royal Palace.
  • Oslo Frogner Park Visit: Take a moment to contemplate the interesting Vigeland sculptures when you visit Frogner Park.

AUTHENTIC DINING

14 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners, 2 Dinners with Wine

Great food is at the heart of every journey with us. Here is a selection of the incredible dining experiences you’ll enjoy on this tour.

  • Falun Farm-to-Table Dinner: Savor a delightful meal at Banken Restaurant, prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Copenhagen Welcome Dinner: Get to know your fellow travelers and Travel Director over a drink at your Welcome Dinner.
  • Hardangerfield Apple Cider Tasting: Hear all about the production processes and sample authentic apple cider at a traditional family-run fruit farm.
  • Oslo Celebration Dinner: Scandinavian hospitality is matched with fine food and a glass of wine at your Celebration Dinner.

INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
  • Enjoy the comfort of Insight’s luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
  • Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert’s fascinating commentary.
  • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
  • Hotel and restaurant tips are included – you’ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
  • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
  • From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
  • If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.