1-212-868-7600 info@planettravelny.com

All of Scandinavia

All of Scandinavia - 11 Days

Highlights

Finland,Helsinki,Sweden,Stockholm,Norway,Oslo,Denmark,Copenhagen

Day 1: Arrive into Helsinki:

Welcome to Helsinki - the capital and largest city of Finland. On arrival check into the hotel on your own anytime after 1500 hrs. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and experience the charm of this great city on your own. Overnight at the hotel Sokos Presidentti or similar in Helsinki.

Day 2: Guided City Tour of Helsinki Overnight Cruise to Stockholm:

After a continental breakfast, we check-out of the hotel and proceed on a guided city tour of Helsinki. See the important and interesting parts of Helsinki-the historical centre with its Uspenski Cathedral, the Diplomatic Quarters, Senate Square, Presidential Palace, City Hall, Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House. We also take a stop at the Sibelius Monument and Temppeliaukio Church. Later, we proceed to the pier to board the overnight Cruise 'Viking Line'. Explore the various facility available on board - cafes, restaurant and shops. Tonight enjoy a wide spread buffet dinner with unlimited juice, tea and coffee. Overnight in the comfort of your cabin on board the Viking Cruise.

Day 3: Guided City Tour of Stockholm:

Enjoy breakfast on board, as your ship sails through the Archipelago of over 24,000 Islands and islets and arrives into Stockholm the city of Senses and the capital of Sweden. Built on 14 Islands, you are never far from the water in Stockholm. After disembarkation, we proceed on a guided city tour of Stockholm. See the City Hall, Opera House and Alfred Nobel's House. Later, we proceed to Gamla Stan, the Old Town. Gamla Stan is a maze of medieval streets and the original heart of the ancient city of Stockholm and the most historical area. Overnight at hotel Rica Talk or similar in Stockholm.

Day 4: Visit to the Vasa Museum and Royal Palace Visit Skansen Zoo:

After a continental breakfast, we proceed to visit the famous Vasa Museum - Sweden's most visited museum enshrining the warship Vasa, sunk inside Stockholm harbour while on her maiden voyage in 1628. The ship was built to the order of the great Vasa king, Gustavus Adolphus, and was the most powerful war galleon. Later, we visit Royal Palace home of the Swedish royal family. The Palace houses several of the greatest and most interesting sights in Stockholm - the Royal Apartments, the Hall of State and much more. Later we proceed to Skansen, Stockholm's only zoological park. It is primarily the Scandinavian animal world that is represented here, with Swedish native breeds and Nordic wild animals such as Bears, Wolves, Seals and Moose. Today, there are approximately 70 different species in the animal park. Overnight at hotel Rica Talk or similar in Stockholm.

Day 5: Flight to Bergen:

After a continental breakfast, we check-out of the hotel and drive to the airport for your flight to Bergen. Bergen is located in the county of Hordaland on the southwestern coast of Norway. Its city center is situated among a group of mountains known as 'De Syv Fjell' and it is the second largest city in Norway. On arrival, we check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and experience this quaint town on your own. Overnight at Thon hotel Bergen Airport or similar in Bergen.

Day 6: Guided City Tour of Bergen:

After a continental breakfast, begin the guided city tour of Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour with its gabled houses, and the old Hanseatic Quarter. Later we proceed to The Floibanen Funicular in Bergen which is one of the most popular attractions in all of Norway. The funicular ride up to the top of Floyen mountain takes 5-6 minutes. The ride itself is spectacular and the views of Bergen only improve the closer you get to the top. Once at the top of the funicular, you can choose from a vast number of hikes over the mountain. There is also a cafe and restaurant with breathtaking views. Overnight at Thon hotel Bergen Airport or similar in Bergen.

Day 7: Onto Gudvangen Cruise on Sogenefjord to Flam Scenic Train to Geilo:

After a continental breakfast, we check-out of the hotel and drive to Gudvangen to take a leisurely Cruise on one of the Norway's most famous and splendid Fjords, the Sognefjord to Flam. Upon arrival, soak in the spectacular natural beauty, peace and harmony. We then transfer you to the Flam railway station to board the train to Myrdal which will give you the breathtaking experience of Norway. See the magnificent Kjosfossen Waterfall. At Myrdal change to the Geilo Train which takes you across the Hardanger National park and through the beautiful Hallingdalen Valley. Upon arrival, we check into our hotel. Evening is free for you to relax and experience the scenic beauty of Geilo. Overnight at hotel Ustedalen or similar in Geilo.

Day 8: Onto Oslo:

After a continental breakfast, we check-out of the hotel and drive to Oslo. Oslo is located at the end of a 100 kilometre long fjord and is surrounded by green hills and a vast forest area. It is the capital and largest city of Norway. Upon arrival check into the hotel and relax. Overnight at hotel Radisson SAS Park or similar in Oslo.

Day 9: Guided City Tour of Oslo Visit Vigiland Park and Viking museum Overnight Cruise to Copenhagen:

After a continental breakfast, we check-out of the hotel and proceed on a guided city tour of Oslo. See Parliament Square, National Galleries, Karl Johan shopping street, Royal Palace and Akershus Castle, The Norwegian Defence Museum, City Hall and visit Vigeland Park. Later, we visit the Viking Ship Museum. It displays the Viking Age Oseberg ship, Gokstad ship and Tune ship. In the evening we board the overnight Cruise 'DFDS Seaways Cruise'. On board explore the various cafes, restaurant and shops. Overnight in the comfort of your cabin on board the DFDS Seaways Cruise.

Day 10: Guided City Tour of Copenhagen Visit Tivoli Garden:

Enjoy breakfast on board, later arrive into Copenhagen the capital and largest city of Denmark. It is situated on the Islands of Zealand and Amager. On arrival, we proceed for a guided city tour of Copenhagen which reveals impressive sights such as the Renaissance Stock Exchange, Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace and Danish Parliament. Also see the “Little Mermaid” the national symbol of Denmark, the statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's sad fairytale. Later, we proceed to visit Tivoli Garden, the famous amusement park and pleasure garden. Overnight at Quality hotel Airport Dan or similar in Copenhagen.

Day 11: Return Home with Wonderful Memories:

Today, after a continental breakfast your “All of Scandinavia” tour ends as you check out of the hotel. Its time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made.