Scandinavia in Summer (22 Nights) - (Helsinki, Tallinn, Saimaa Lakeland, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Ålesund Geiranger, Bergen)

Trip Itinerary

Itineraries

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Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki

Arrival at Helsinki airport and private transfer to the hotel.

We have the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight: At Helsinki

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Day 2: Helsinki Highlights

Morning: After breakfast, head out to explore the major highlights such as the Old Market Hall, Rock Cathedral, Uspensky Cathedral, Oodi City Library, an unusual learning center that became the winner of the best Public Library in the world multiple times, etc. with a guide and vehicle at our disposal for 4 hrs.

Afternoon: In the afternoon, take the ferry boat to explore the Suomenlinna Island Fortress, a UNESCO heritage site, and join the guided tour of the castle. Soumenlinna is set on a cluster of islands that are part of Helsinki's archipelago off its coastline and besides Gibraltar the biggest fortress in Europe

Evening: In the evening, enjoy the colorful white night maritime vibes of Design city Helsinki, also known as the "Daughter of the Baltic" at the uber-cool seafront modern seaside sauna, Löyly by the seashore.

Overnight: At Helsinki

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Day 3: Unesco Heritage Medieval City of Tallinn

Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast, get a private transfer to Helsinki ferry terminal where you board the premium Silja line cruise to Tallinn. (Ferry Duration 2-2.5 hours)

The UNESCO heritage city of Old Tallinn is one of the best-preserved medieval Hanseatic cities in Northern Europe boasting Gothic spires, winding cobblestone streets, and enchanting architecture.

Upon arrival in Tallinn, get a private transfer to the Old Tallinn UNESCO medieval city.

you will have time at leisure to spend the day in an authentic medieval milieu, immersing in the mystical and mesmerizing charm of this vintage city, laced with medieval-themed Old Merchants restaurants, and charming boutique shops.

Evening: In the evening, a private transfer would be arranged to the ferry terminal for the cruise back to Helsinki. On arrival at the Helsinki terminal, we have the transfer arranged to the hotel from the Helsinki terminal

Overnight: At Helsinki

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Day 4: Saimaa Gastronomy & Sauna World

Morning: Breakfast & checkout. You would drive to the Saimaa district to enjoy a scenic road trip through the stunning Lakeland district.(Distance from Helsinki to Saimaa District is Approx. 300 km (~4 hours by car)

Afternoon: En route, you stop at the iconic Tertti manor for a delightful gastronomic intervention. You will be welcomed with a glass of their in-house crafted Rose sparkling wine followed by their signature Chef’s table lunch at the award-winning unique restaurant which offers authentic and innovative Finnish flavors from lakes, forests, and their own vegetable and fruit gardens. National Geographic has listed Tertti Manor as one of the top gastronomic destinations of 2024. You also will have time for a guided tour of their secret garden and herb field where they source their ingredients.

Evening: Check into the lakeside boutique accommodation in the middle of the beautiful Linnansaari National Park. Experience a taste of subtle Lakeland luxury, staying in a luxury suite on Lake Saimaa, at the boutique Jarvisydään resort.

You have the evening at leisure to enjoy the unique nature spa-sauna, at the magical setting of Lake Saimaa built from natural stone and sinker logs that are over 500 years old, recovered from the bottom of the local lake, with multiple saunas including the salt sauna.

Overnight: At Saimaa district

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Day 5: Savonlinna & Yacht Cruise

Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast you have a scenic drive to castle city of Savonlinna region and the surrounding age-old archipelago followed by a visit to the Olavinlinna Castle cruise.

Evening: You return to the resort and in the evening, embark on a premium yacht cruise admiring Lake Saimaa's forested archipelago with close to 14000 islands. Europe’s fourth-largest lake, Saimaa, is a tapestry of rich blues and vibrant greens and one of the best places to celebrate the summer white nights. Its narrow straits lead into wide open waters which are scattered throughout with forest-covered islands and quiet beaches and hemmed on all sides by boreal woodland and rocky cliffs.

Overnight: At Saimaa district

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Day 6: Kaarnetsaari Island Cruise & Monastic Wine Tasting

Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast In the morning, the boat will take us to one of the most beautiful places in Lake Saimaa, the island destination of Kaarnetsaari and we will have a gentle guided hike to stunning scenery. The island is spiced up with Augmented Reality which lets us explore Finnish wildlife using our smartphone or tablet. The length of the island’ s circular nature trail is 1,5 km.

Return to the mainland.

Evening: In the evening, we have a tasting session of Monastic wines from the Valamo monastery in North Karelia, prepared by the Monks

Overnight: At Saimaa district

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Day 7: Baltic Cruise To Stockholm

Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast and checkout.You have a private transfer to Helsinki, where you will board the luxury party cruise liner to Stockholm and spend a hedonistic evening with music and dance on the party onboard with a stunning vista of archipelago scenery along the Baltic Sea.

Evening & Overnight: A grand buffet dinner is included on the cruise.

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Day 8: Stockholm - Venice of the east

Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast and checkout from the cruise. .On arrival at the Stockholm ferry terminal, we set out on a guided tour, diving into the city's history, and exploring the hidden gems of the Old Town.

We visit one of the most visited museums in the country, The Vasa Museum, home to the world’ s oldest, most well-preserved ship – the grand warship“Vasa”, built in the 1600s when the Swedish Empire was a force to be reckoned with in Northern Europe! Feel like one of the distinguished guests invited to the maiden voyage as we skip the line at the Vasa Museum. The Vasa is an artistic masterpiece, and she has a fabulous story which we will share in the museum.

We will arrange a private transfer back to the hotel

Evening: Check-in and evening at leisure

Overnight: At Stockholm

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Day 9: Sigtuna & Drottningholm Palace Tour

Morning & Afternoon: After Breakfast ,you leave the city’s stress behind and head to the Swedish countryside, where rolling hills, farm pastures, and the city suburbs welcome us. Go from rural to royal and we will get the chance to see both Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest preserved town, and Drottningholm Palace, home of the Swedish King & Queen and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a palace and a Swedish Royal home.

Evening: Return to Stockholm

Overnight: At Stockholm

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Day 10: Skansen & Under the Bridge Tour

Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast you have the day to explore Skansen, world’s biggest open air museum and Under the Bridges cruise,the perfect boat sightseeing tour to see Stockholm at its most beautiful: from the water! We travel under twelve bridges and even pass through the lock that connects the Baltic Sea to Lake Mälaren.

Evening: At leisure

Overnight: At Stockholm

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Day 11: Hugge in Copenhagen

Morning & Afternoon: After Breakfast and checkout you have a private transfer to Stockholm train station for onward departure to Copenhagen by a fast train (approx. 5 hrs 15 min).

On arrival at the Copenhagen train station, you have the transfer to the city hotel.

Evening: You have the evening at leisure to explore the city at leisure. The historic city of Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital, sits on the coastal islands of Zealand and Amager, and is a city world-famous for its happy lifestyle,"Hygge".

Now it is time to enjoy Copenhagen differently. You take a tour in a rickshaw with a private driver and local guide. You pass the top attractions such as Nyhavn, Queen’s Palace Amalienborg, where we will hear about Sofie Amalie, the creation of Frederiksstaden, and the Marble Church.

You will also drive around Ofelia Plads and Skuespilhuset, up Havnegade and hear about the 3 big fires and King Christian IV's buildings. From here you continue along the water learn about the area of Islands Brygge and the many reasons why Copenhagen has the world's cleanest metropolitan water with bathing zones.

Overnight: At Copenhagen

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Day 12: Seaplane & Captain's Favourite Canal Tour

Morning: After breakfast , you have the unique experience of flying over Copenhagen, experiencing the birds-eye-view of the city. You ride a Seaplane, which climbs to approximately 500m‚ just high enough so we can see the city’s streets‚ canals‚ ships‚ coastline, and iconic buildings. The pilots also speak about what it's like to fly a seaplane and engage us with local tales.

Afternoon: In the afternoon, you will walk to the Nyhavn ferry office and embark on a canal cruise to experience Copenhagen from the water and see how the past and present merge as we travel along idyllic canals, passing many of the city’s most famous landmarks, old and new. Depart from Nyhavn before navigating some of the city’s many waterways. Admire the palaces of Christiansborg and Amalienborg, see the sights of the Nyhavn waterfront, and marvel at the financial centers, such as the Central Bank and the former Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Cruise past the Little Mermaid statue in Langelinie as our tour guide tells the history of the statue and other landmarks and buildings we pass

Evening: At leisure (we could optionally arrange an evening trip to the Tivoli gardens peppered with multiple delicious options to have your dinner.

Overnight: At Copenhagen

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Day 13: Grand Copenhagen

Morning: After Breakfast, you will have a full-day guided tour in a small group (in a minibus), including the famous royal castles, and visit the former capital, Roskilde. Our tour includes visits to the Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Palace, Roskilde Cathedral, and The Viking Ship Museum.

Evening: At leisure.

Overnight: At Copenhagen

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Day 14: Alesund

Morning: After breakfast and checkout. You will have a private transfer to the Copenhagen airport to Alesund.

SAS Airline & Norwegian Air via Oslo (shortest layover and smooth connection)

You proceed now toward the Romsdal - Sunnmøre region.

You continue your drive from the airport to the quaint town of Ålesund, where mountains and fjords meet the ocean. Famous for its Art Nouveau architecture, Ålesund is the cultural center of the Sunnmøre region.

Afternoon: Check-in to our boutique city hotel

Evening: You have the evening at leisure to stroll through the streets of one of Norway's most unique cities (Optionally, we could do a private scenic drive to the iconic Atlantic road)

Overnight: At Ålesund

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Day 15: Majestic Scenic Train In Andalsnes

Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast and checkout. You get driven to Åndalsnes to board one of the most iconic train journeys in the world featured in popular films such as “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”, “Mission Impossible 7, etc. The 115 km long train journey between Rauma and Åndalsnes, passing through impressive and sharp mountains, rivers, fjords, and waterfalls has been declared “the world’s most scenic train journey” by Lonely Planet in 2023, a definite bucket list. The track has 32 bridges and six tunnels. Make sure to take your camera with you!

Evening & Overnight: Return to Åndalnes

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Day 16: Trollstigen & Geirangerfjord Rib Cruise

Morning & Afternoon: After Breakfast you have a private transfer to the majestic Geiranger.

En route we drive to the iconic Trollstigen road, part of the Norwegian Scenic Route on a private vehicle at our disposal. Driving through Geiranger-Trollstigen is a bucket list experience as the route meanders through lush valleys, sheltered strawberry farms, precipitous mountains, and viewpoints, offering some of Norway’s most scenic views. During the dramatic drive, the road twists through 11 hairpin bends, as it climbs up to Stigrøra where grandiose views await us.

Get up close and personal with the Geirangerfjord on an adrenaline-filled RIB-boat tour, where we will get to experience the waterfront view of the impressive waterfalls of the fjord and a clear view of Skageflå mountain farm located high up in the cliffs, one of the most famous farms in the Geirangerfjord and the very symbol of the shelf farms in Norway. There will be stops during the trip and the guide will tell us interesting facts and exciting stories about the fjord, life, and the people in and around Geiranger. With a bit of luck, we can even spot some porpoises!

Evening: We proceed to the Geiranger village and spend time there before heading back to Ålesund.

Overnight: At Ålesund

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Day 17: Bergen, At the Heart of the Fjords

Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast and checkout, you have a transfer to Ålesund airport for onward transfer to Bergen.

On arrival at Bergen Airport, you have a private transfer to the premium hotel located close to the Hanseatic Wharf, Bryggen in Bergen, listed among the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

You will explore Bergen, one of the most picturesque Nordic cities, also known as the capital of Fjord Norway surrounded by pine-clad mountains, dramatic fjords, and colorful clapboard houses peppering an emerald shore.

Evening: You have the evening to explore Bryggen, the old wharf of Bergen, a reminder of the town’s importance as part of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire from the 14th to the mid-16th century. Visit the famous Bergen Fish Market and eat some of the famous Norwegian seafood. Stroll amongst the old wooden houses and narrow alleyways in Nordnes or Sandviken

Overnight: At leisure at Bergen.

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Day 18: Bergen Unesco Walking Tour & Mount Floyen

Morning: After breakfast. You will delve into Bergen’s unique and interesting history stretching back almost a millennium! Walk the medieval fortress of Bergenhus and get to know the UNESCO-protected Bryggen together with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. The city of Bergen has a rich history and its past is both dramatic and fascinating. On this interesting two-hour walking tour, we will learn more about Bergen from an expert city guide.

Afternoon: In the afternoon, you will take the funicular at the city center to ride up Fløyen, one of the seven mountains surrounding the city of Bergen. At the top, we take a short walk to the lake Skomakerdiket about 800m from the viewpoint at Fløyen.

Evening: At Leisure.

Overnight: At Bergen

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Day 19: Fjord & Glacier Tour In Balestrand

Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast you start early and drive towards Balestrand, beautifully located by the Sognefjord nicknamed the King of the Fjords, Norway's largest and deepest fjord. This unique tour offers an immersive experience into the heart of Norway’s breathtaking landscapes, combining the serene beauty of a fjord cruise with the awe-inspiring sight of ancient glaciers. Enjoy a beautiful cruise along the Fjærlandsfjord, see the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, the viewpoint Storesvingen, the Stave church of Vik and the Tvindefossen Waterfall on this guided tour from Bergen.

Join in on a magical Fjord Cruise through a fantastic fjord landscape, experience the Bøya Glacier up close, and visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum - all in one exciting trip! In Fjærland, the mighty Sognefjord meets the Jostedalsbreen glacier and many consider this idyllic fjord village to be the world's most beautiful place to explore the glaciers! Our sightseeing boat will take us from Balestrand into the idyllic Fjærlandsfjorden to Fjærland and to the edge of the majestic Jostedalen Glacier.

On the boat tour, you can buy snacks, and beverages while cruising the fantastic Fjærlandsfjord.

Evening: Return to Bergen and we have the evening at leisure.

Overnight: At Bergen

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Day 20: Norway in Nutshell & Ageir Arewery

Morning: After Breakfast and checkout.Take a private transfer to the Bergen train station in the morning and embark on the legendary tour which takes us through Norway's most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journey, all in a day's trip. You will experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow and dramatic UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord through the beautiful scenery of Nærøy valley (our luggage would be automatically transferred to the Oslo hotel).

You change to the Flåm Railway, the Steepest line in Northern Europe, and descend to the village of Flåm, passing by Kjosfossen on the way.

Afternoon: You check-in to a boutique hotel in the cozy fjord village of Flåm.

Evening: Continue our evening with dinner at the Ægir Brewpub, where we will be served the Ægir Viking plank, a unique 5-course beer and food menu (both veg/non-veg set) consisting of five local dishes perfectly paired with five different kinds of beer from Ægir Brewery, a perfect way to experience the fjords and food of Norway in cozy surroundings.

Overnight: At Flam

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Day 21: Oslo

Morning: Breakfast and checkout & board the train to Oslo.

Afternoon: On arrival in Oslo train station, we have a private transfer to the city hotel.

Evening: You have the evening at leisure.

Overnight: At Olso

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Day 22: Oslo Highlights

Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast take the Oslo Panorama Bus Tour is an excellent choice if we want to discover Oslo in a short time!

The tour includes a certified Oslo guide and a guided walking tour in the Vigeland Sculpture Park.

This sightseeing tour by bus includes a Certified Oslo guide, a stop at Holmenkollen Ski Jump with an outside view and 30 minutes break, as well as a guided walking tour through Vigeland Sculpture Park

(approx. 45 minutes).

Evening: At leisure

Overnight: At Oslo

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Day 23: Departure from Oslo

Morning: Breakfast and checkout.

We have a private transfer to Oslo airport for onwards international departure.

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