HIGHLIGHTS OF SCANDINAVIA

12 DAYS • 11 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

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The land of the Vikings, deep fjords and long summer nights –Norway, Denmark and Sweden serve up a stylish sojourn that will deliver the arresting beauty and captivating history you would expect from Scandinavia. Your 12-day adventure across ‘the North’ reveals centuries of trading heritage amidst the region’s colourful harbour façades and all the natural splendour befitting of the ‘King’ and ‘Queen’ of the fjords.

Copenhagen Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Royal Amalienborg Palace and the Carlsberg Glyptotek

Oslo View the medieval fortress Akershus, the City Hall and the Royal Palace and visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park with your Local Specialist

Bergen See Haakon's Hall and the bustling fish market

Sognefjord View the 'King' of the fjords

Lillehammer Visit this charming host city of the 1994 winter Olympics

Stockholm Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of the medieval Storkyrkan, the City Hall, Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace

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15 MEALS

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Day 1, Arrive Copenhagen

You’re in for a whole lot of hygge when you hit the colourful, character-filled streets of Copenhagen. This cool capital manages to mix fairy tale with function as you’ll come to discover. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers later for dinner at your hotel. D Hotel: Comwell Portside

Day 2, Copenhagen sightseeing and free time

Your Local Specialist will take you on a sightseeing tour to the heart of the city, revealing many of

Copenhagen's highlights, from the Royal Amalienborg Palace to Carlsberg Glyptotek. Snap a selfie with the demure Little Mermaid then join an Optional Experience to the Danish Riviera. B

Day 3, Copenhagen – Oslo

Your scenic drive from Denmark to Norway will see you cross the Øresund by ferry, then skirt the Swedish coastline north past glittering blue bays and lush pine and spruce forests. Continue your journey past Gothenburg bound for Oslo, Norway’s waterfront capital. B Hotel: Scandic Holberg

Day 4, Oslo sightseeing – Vrådal

Your Local Specialist will reveal all the highlights this morning, including the medieval Akershus fortress, the City Hall, the Royal Palace and Vigeland Sculpture Park.

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Later, you have a chance to explore Oslo at leisure, before we travel to Norway’s Telemark region, renowned for its distinctive skiing technique. B, D Hotel: Straand

Day 5, Vrådal – Bergen

Witness Mother Nature’s magic touch on Norway as you wind your way through spectacular mountains and past Hardangerfjord, the ‘Queen of the Fjords’, to the coastal city of Bergen, the gateway to Norway’s stunning fjordscapes. B Hotel: Scandic Neptun

Day 6, Bergen sightseeing and free time

Nowhere is Norway’s seafaring heritage more apparent than in Bergen. See its fish market and the 13th-century Haakon’s Hall, followed by some time to explore the harbour and UNESCO-listed Bryggen. Later, join an Optional Experience to visit the villa of famous composer Grieg or delve into Norway’s World War II history. B

Day 7, Bergen – Sognefjord (Lærdal)

Norway’s fjord country takes centre stage today as you head to the ‘King of the Fjords’, Sognefjord. You'll have a rare opportunity as part of an Optional Experience to journey on the world-famous Flam Railway. After, for nature lovers, there's an Optional Experience to board a cruise on the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. Tonight, join your travel companions for dinner at your hotel. B, D Hotel: Lærdal

Day 8, Sognefjord (Lærdal) – Lillehammer (Oyer)

Enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains to Lillehammer, in the heart of Norway. You’ll discover what’s great about the great outdoors as you see how this Norwegian ski jumping centre turned Winter Olympics hub has become popular amongst adrenalin junkies. B Hotel: Scandic Hafjel

Day 9, Lillehammer (Oyer) – Karlstad – Örebro

Travel through Norway’s lush forest landscapes, through the cottage countryside of Sweden bound for Lake Vänern, to visit Karlstad, surrounded by forests, fields and lakes. Take a deep breath and embrace the simplicity of your surroundings before continuing to the lively university town of Örebro, where you’ll stay tonight. View the 13th-century castle on the banks of the Svartån River during your orientation. B Hotel: Scandic Örebro Vast

Day 12, Depart Stockholm

Say a fond farväl to new friends and close the curtain on a holiday filled with Scandinavian style, the majesty of 'Mother Nature' and a whole lot of lek as you prepare to return home. Find out more about your available transfers at costsavertour.com/ transfers. B

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North Zealand Riviera And Castle Tour

Admire the scenery along the Danish Riviera's conservation heritage route as you travel past the summer residence of the Royal Family and visit Frederiksborg Castle.

Resistance And Peaceful Traditions

Explore the lost village of Telavåg, destroyed in WW II then visit the charming fishing village of Glesvær.

Fjords And Mountains

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Næroy Fjord with its towering mountains and fabulous scenery.

Day 10, Örebro – Stockholm

Continue to stylish Stockholm, which its locals refer to as 'beauty on water'. The beautiful blue jostles for your attention amidst lush green parks and a modern city where style and substance co-exist e ortlessly. Get your bearings and explore Stockholm your way or take a cruise across the harbour and the beautiful Djurgården canal on our optional excursion which continues on to explore the huge public art gallery that is the Stockholm metro. B Hotel: Scandic Järva Krog/Järva Park

Day 11, Stockholm sightseeing and free time

Let this elegant town capture your heart as you explore it this morning with a Local Specialist. View the medieval Storkyrkan, the City Hall and Royal Palace, then consider one of two Optional Experiences. Join your fellow travellers later for a farewell dinner. B, D

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