ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrival in Copenhagen

We transfer you from the airport to the lovely city of Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Denmark is the smallest of the Scandinavian countries, located on the peninsula of Jylland, bordering Germany, and on about 500 islands. Copenhagen got its name from the word "köbenhavn", which means "Merchants harbour". We transfer you to the hotel on arrival. Spend the rest of the day discovering the charm of Copenhagen on your own. There are the royal castles, the parks, the squares and the plazas, and not least, like a precious gem, Nyhavn, the New Harbour. The statue of the "Little Mermaid" is a favourite with most visitors

Day 2: Copenhagen sightseeing

The lovely city of Copenhagen, is the capital of Denmark. Copenhagen got its name from the word "köbenhavn", which means "Merchants harbour". It is a captivating, friendly city where there is always something wonderful around the next corner - to see, smell, taste, feel or listen to. There are the royal castles, the parks, the squares and the plazas, and not least, like a precious gem, Nyhavn, the New Harbour. Discover the architecture and museums which are famous all over the world. We start by visiting the Town Hall a good place to start exploration in any direction. Noble statues stand at its entry, on its roof and inside, where, among others, the writer Hans Christian Andersen and the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Niels Bohr are honored. We visit Jens Olsen's World Clock, with its exact calibration, in the lower portion of the Town Hall Tower. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Houses both a stunning classical collection and, somewhat incongruously, an assemblage of Danish impressionist and postimpressionist art. The building itself is a work of art and merits a visit (the central palm garden with murmuring fountains was cleverly designed to offer museum visitors a place to relax). We also visit The National Musuem of Denmark / National Gallery  and let's not forget The Little Mermaid, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale. The statue of the "Little Mermaid" is a favourite with most visitors.

Day 3: Transfer to Gothenburg

In the morning start your journey by train through the picteresque Wetern coast of Sweden to arrive in Sweden's second largest city Gothenburg (Göteborg). Arrive there in the afternoon and spend sometime to discover the town on our own. Gothenburg is a friendly, cosmopolitan, relaxed city situated on the rugged, west coast offering cultural experiences, beautiful countryside, natural gateway to the west and birth place to the famous Volvo cars.

Day 4: Gothenburg sightseeing to Oslo

Enjoy your day with the sightseeing pass. Whether you want to see the sea and the bare cliffs, have fun at Liseberg amusement park, discover fine museums, And if you want to go by tram, that's included too. Read more in the booklet that you will get with the pass. Visit the famous Liseberg Amusement park.  A variety of events and entertainment take place here in summer. View the harbor part of which is connected by an overhead walkway to the shopping mall of Nordstan. In the evening, take a three hours bus / train journey for Oslo

Day 5: Oslo sightseeing

The port town of Oslo is the capital of Norway. Oslo celebrated its 1000 year anniversary in the year 2000. Untill 1814, it was known as Christiania after the Danish-Norwegian king. The city is beautifully situated at the head of Oslo Fjord surrounded by forested ridges, and this very location gives Oslo unexpected qualities for a national capital. We start the day by exploring the Royal Palace, the City Hall, the Akershus fortress. Spend some time on the famous walking street Karl Johan Gate. In the afternoon, we visit the controversial Vigeland Sculpture park and the Holmenkollen Ski Museum. You may  also like to explore some of the exclusive boutiques on the Bogstadveien street in Majorstuen area at your own disposal.

Day 6: Transfer to Bergen

After breakfast, we start a day long journey by train to Bergen crossing many picturesque places. The picturesque Bergen is UNESCO World Heritage city, surrounded by seven mountains and opening out into the sea. The small, wooden houses cling to the hillside overlooking the city. Due to the Gulf Stream, Bergen is blessed by a surprisingly warm climate. By evening we reach Bergen and rest for the day in our hotel.

Day 7: Bergen sightseeing

After breakfast discover Bergen through a relaxed 50 minutes sightseeing. The trip takes you to the central parts of Bergen, including the Hanseatic wharf at Bryggen, St. Mary’s Church, Korskirken Church, the Cathedral, the Rosenkrantz Tower, Håkon’s Hall, the Fløibanen funicular, the Fish Market, the theatre, Byparken park, the town Hall, Bergen Aquarium and the picturesque wooden houses in Sandviken. After finishing your trip, take the ride by Floibanen to reach top of Bergen. Enjoy the view of Bergen from toip of Floi mountain and take the ride back to Bergen.

Spend the evening in discovering the local food from a pool of restaurants on the harbour.

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast spend the day in discovering Bergen on your own and await transfer to your onward destination.

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