Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords (Women Only)
Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords (Women Only)
Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords (Women Only)
14 Days Starting in Copenhagen and ending in Stockholm
Visiting: Copenhagen, Odense, Randers, Stavanger, Bergen, Flåmsbana, Sognefjord, Geiranger, Geirangerfjord, Lom, Lillehammer, Oslo, Stockholm
Tour operator:
Tour code:
XSCFAA17
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 54
Age range:
5-99
Trip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Cruise, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Your travels will reveal the storybook beauty and colourful history of Scandinavia. On this Scandinavian trip, you’ll see the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen come to life, hop aboard one of Europe’s most exciting train journeys and learn about farm life near Bergen.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Marriott
Meals Included: No Meals
Embrace this enchanting Danish capital that inspired Hans Christian Andersen to share tales of mermaids, queens and ugly ducklings with the world. Spend the day embracing its quintessential hygge found throughout its charming streets before enjoying a late afternoon orientation drive and Welcome Reception with your Travel Director and travel companions.
Day 2 : Explore Historic Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a Local Specialist today for a fascinating sightseeing and walking tour of the iconic sights of Copenhagen. The Amalienborg Palace Quarter takes centre stage as you admire its 18th-century façades and equine statue of King Frederik V at its centre. We'll see the 17th-century Stock Exchange, Christianborg Palace and the Neo-Classical Cathedral before paying tribute to the tragic Little Mermaid who was willing to give up her life in the sea to become human. Enjoy time to explore on your own, strolling through the city's streets, or embrace your inner child in Europe's oldest amusement park, the Tivoli Gardens. This evening, consider taking to Copenhagen's waters and enjoying a canal cruise with stunning city views.
Day 3 : Journey Through Stunning Scenery To Randers
Location: Odense, Randers
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Randers
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave the fairy tales behind for the Danish island of Funen, and Odense, the city where Hans Christian Andersen was born. Continuing across the pastoral landscapes of the Jutland Peninsula, we arrive in Randers, with its cosy half-timbered merchant houses and narrow medieval streets. Tonight, we stay at one of Trafalgar’s Stays With Stories – the Hotel Randers, one of the oldest hotels in the area with original artwork and a VIP-rich guestbook.
Day 4 : Set Sail For Stavanger
Location: Stavanger
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Thon Maritim
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Set sail from Hirtshals across the Skagerrak to the port of Kristiansand in Norway. Drive north past fjords, lakes and forests to the port city of Stavanger, one of Norway's oldest settlements – its heritage still evident in the beautifully preserved wooden buildings that date back to the 18th century.
Day 5 : Onwards To Colourful Bergen
Location: Bergen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Thon Orion
Meals Included: Breakfast
Norway's spellbinding natural landscapes provide an inspiring backdrop for our island hop from Stavanger. Arriving in Bergen this afternoon, we delve into the city's Hanseatic heritage, enjoying an orientation tour past the 13th-century Haakon's Hall, the bustling fish market and colourful Bryggen Quarter. This evening, we Connect With Locals over dinner at a special Be My Guest experience, visiting the Øvre-Eide farm, worked for five generations by the same family.
Day 6 : Bergen Your Way
Location: Bergen
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a full free day in the cultural centre of Bergen or ascend its funicular for spectacular views of the fjords and islands. Consider an Optional Experience to Telavåg, which played a significant role in the secret North Sea boat traffic between Norway and Great Britain during World War II.
Day 7 : Enjoy The Scenic Flåm Railway And On To Sognefjord
Location: Flåmsbana, Sognefjord
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sognefjord
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We drive east to the popular ski resort of Voss, where we'll board a train ascending over 2800 feet (860 m) above sea level. Dive Into Culture on one of the world's most exciting train journeys, through the Flåm Valley past the Kjosfossen Falls and legendary forest spirit who dances there to lure men into the mountains. Later, arrive in Sognefjord, the 'King of the Fjords', where we will stay overnight at one of Trafalgar’s Stays With Stories, the Sognefjord Hotel located on a peninsula stretching into the deep waters of the fjord. Step straight from your hotel into the great outdoors and soak up the breathtaking views.
Day 8 : Continue To Geirangerfjord
Location: Geiranger
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Havila
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Norway's incredible glacier countryside surrounds us as we skirt the immense Nordfjord on the way to Geiranger – its deep blue waters surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks and lush green landscapes, which we will have an opportunity to explore. Tonight, we stay on the shores of the fjord at one of Trafalgar’s Stays With Stories – Hotel Havila Geiranger.
Day 9 : A Day At The Breathtaking Geirangerfjord
Location: Geirangerfjord
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend a full day admiring this spectacular natural wonder. Cascading waterfalls tumble down sheer cliffs into the glacial waters below, which you can explore by kayak or boat, soaking up the crisp, clean mountain air. Consider an Optional Experience to the Trollstigen and see Norway's most famous mountain road, travelling past steep mountain slopes, tumbling cascades and fertile valleys. After a day in intoxicating natural surrounds, we dine in our hotel this evening.
Day 10 : Venture To Historic Lom And Lillehammer
Location: Lom, Lillehammer
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Scandic
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A scenic drive from Geirangerfjord through high peaks brings us to Lom, the gateway to the Jotunheimen Mountains. Here we will Dive Into Culture and visit a 12th-century wooden stave church, adorned with Runic inscriptions, paintings and carved dragon figures that are said to protect it against evil. We continue through the Gudbrandsdalen Valley, the inspiration for Ibsen's 'Peer Gynt', before arriving in Lillehammer, the proud host of the 1994 Winter Olympics. This evening before dinner, consider a walk along Storgata or visit the open-air museum at Maihaugen.
Day 11 : On To Viking-Filled Oslo
Location: Oslo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Scandic Solli
Meals Included: Breakfast
See the unusual Olympic ice arena beside the lake at Hamar as we travel to Norway's cultural capital, Oslo. Join a Local Specialist who will share the city's iconic sights, including views of the medieval fortress of Akershus, the Opera and 19th-century Royal Palace. We visit the fascinating Vigeland Sculpture Park, before spending the rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy a leisurely coffee in the Akker Bryge District or explore the nation's rich seafaring heritage.
Day 12 : Journey To Stockholm
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Clarion
Meals Included: Breakfast
We cross the border into Sweden today and continue via Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the largest lake in the European Union. Passing Örebro, we arrive in the island-ringed capital of Stockholm for a two-night stay.
Day 13 : Discover Beautiful Stockholm
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We meet our Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour of the waterside City Hall and see the medieval Storkyrkan, Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace at the heart of Stockholm's quaint Old Town. The rest of the day is free to explore as you wish. Join your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner this evening to toast to an unforgettable Scandinavian adventure.
Day 14 : Farewell Scandinavia
Location: Stockholm
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our epic journey has come to an end. Bid Stockholm and your newfound friends a fond farewell. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
What's Included
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1 Be My Guest
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1 Welcome Reception
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1 Farewell Dinner
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13 Breakfasts
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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5 Dinners
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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