Grand Scandinavia Tour with 100 Reviews by Insight Vacations

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Age Requirement

5 - 99 yrs

Operated In

English

Physical Rating

Easy

Starts

Ends

Copenhagen, Denmark

Oslo, Norway

Highlights

Copenhagen: Make the most of the long summer nights at the glittering Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous entertainment park, full of fantasy, fun and charm.

Copenhagen: With your Local Expert, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the Crown Prince of Denmark married Princess Mary. You'll also see Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace and the unusual Rundertaarn, which is the oldest functioning Observatory in Europe.

Copenhagen: Visit the impressive 18th century Copenhagen Cathedral, designed by Christian Frederik Hansen, known for its neoclassical architecture and for featuring the largest bell in Denmark.

Oresund Bridge: Cross this magnificent feat of engineering. It's the longest road and rail bridge in Europe, spanning 8 kilometres.

Stockholm (Solna): With a Local Expert, step inside the City Hall where the fabulous Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall is covered by 18 million gilded mosaic tiles. You'll also see the Blå hallen, the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquets are held.

Itinerary

The ultimate northern adventure awaits on 'Grand Scandinavia,' a 20-day sightseeing trip from Copenhagen to Oslo. Cruise the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, delve into Viking history in Oslo, and marvel at Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid. Celebrate the midnight sun at North Cape with champagne and caviar, sample Finnish delicacies at Helsinki’s Food Market, and explore Stockholm’s ABBA Museum and Vasa Galleon. Meet Sami communities and their huskies in Lapland, then close your journey among Oslo’s ancient Viking ships. This comprehensive tour stands out for its sweeping coverage of Scandinavia’s cultural icons, natural wonders, and local traditions.

Day 1Welcome to Copenhagen

Day 2Wonderful Copenhagen

Day 3Stockholm, City of Islands

Day 4Stockholm and Baltic Sea Cruise

Day 5Fashionable Helsinki Relaxed Start

Day 6Lakes and Forests to Kuopio

Day 7The Road to Rovaniemi

Day 8Rovaniemi and Lapland Relaxed Start

Day 9Across the Arctic to Ivalo Relaxed Start

Day 10The North Cape

Day 11Through Finnmark to Alta Relaxed Start

Day 12A World of Adventure in Alta Relaxed Start

Day 13Narvik

Day 14Across Tysfjord to Mo i Rana

Day 15Laksfoss Falls to Trondheim

Day 16Geiranger, Jewel of the Fjords

Day 17Geiranger at Leisure Relaxed Start

Day 18Oslo, the Capital

Day 19Cosmopolitan Oslo Relaxed Start

Day 20Out of Oslo

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Accommodation

Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen HotelHilton Stockholm Slussen HotelSerenade/Symphony Tallink & Silja Line Ships HotelGLO Art, Helsinki HotelOriginal Sokos Puijonsarvi, Kuopio HotelSanta's Santa Claus, Rovaniemi HotelIvalo HotelScandic Nordkapp, Scandic Honningsvåg. HotelScandic Alta HotelQuality Grand Royal HotelHome Hotel Helma, Mo I RanaScandic Lerkendal, Trondheim HotelUnion Geiranger HotelThon Opera, Oslo HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Meals

Dinner (x10)Breakfast (x19)LunchCopenhagen: Savour local specialities in Denmark's capital city during dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers.Alta: Meet the Lyrek family and their huskies, and hear captivating tales of marathon Arctic dog sled races—told over a hearty, oven-baked seasonal lunch. Savor fresh Arctic fish or tender reindeer, served with crisp salads, local accompaniments, and a glass of wine. An authentic taste of Norway’s wild and nourishing north.Oslo: Scandinavian hospitality is matched with fine food and a glass of wine during dinner at a local restaurant.

Transport

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Guide

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

Others

Choose between two carefully selected activitiesRovaniemi: Join your Local Expert for a nature walk in the forest and admire the tranquil surroundings.Rovaniemi: Meet Santa Claus when you visit his village where it is Christmas all year round! From his post office, you can make sure that Santa sends Christmas letters to friends and family back home come December.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Rovaniemi: Join your Local Expert for a nature walk in the forest and admire the tranquil surroundings.Rovaniemi: Meet Santa Claus when you visit his village where it is Christmas all year round! From his post office, you can make sure that Santa sends Christmas letters to friends and family back home come December.Helsinki: Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market with your Local Expert and sample local produce, like liquorice or smoked reindeer.Karasjok: Visit the The Sámi Museum in Karasjok, displaying the largest cultural heritage collection of indigenous Sámi people in Norway. Admire a big part of its 5, 000 items collection, spread across indoor and outdoor exhibits. The Sámi Museum in Karasjok educates its guests about the resiliency of the Sámi community and endeavors to safeguard indigenous-driven processes and traditional practices.The Sámi Museum advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities."One thing I really love about showing guests Norway is how people have lived and flourished for thousands of years in harsh and unforgiving yet stunningly beautiful landscapes."Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.

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