A Scandinavian Journey

Our incredible journey will begin in the Nordic capital of Copenhagen – where we'll meet our Tour Leader and fellow travel companions. After settling into our hand-picked hotel, we'll enjoy a sumptuous welcome dinner together. Here's to the exciting adventure ahead! Stay: Absalon Hotel (or similar) (D)

After breakfast, we'll bid farewell to Denmark for the day and move on to Malmö in Sweden – crossing the famous Øresund Bridge along the way. When we get there, we'll step inside Malmöhus Castle – where we'll experience 1,000 years of fascinating history, from the Viking Age to the 20th-century. After an insightful morning, we'll make tracks to Lund – where we'll pay a visit to the city's majestic Romanesque Cathedral. After admiring the Cathedral interior and astrological clock – dating back to the 1400's – we'll enjoy some free time to wander the city at our leisure. Back in Copenhagen this evening, we'll have plenty of free time to spend enjoy the city's gastronomic delights or relaxing at the hotel. Stay: Absalon Hotel (or similar) (B)

After breakfast, we'll wave goodbye to cosmopolitan Copenhagen and hit the road to Roskilde -where we'll dive straight into proceedings with a visit to the medieval Cathedral. This incredible site is the final resting place of Viking kings Harald Bluetooth and his son Sweyn Forkbeard, not to mention dozens of former Danish kings and queens. Following our visit, we'll move on to Hillerød - where we'll be treated to a guided tour of Frederiksborg Castle. Then: we'll make a short pit stop at Fredensborg Palace - the summer residence of the Danish royal family - on our way to Snekkersten. After a history-filled day, we'll have this evening to spend at our leisure at the hotel or seeking out a local restaurant in the quaint fishing village. Stay: Comwell Borupgaard (or similar) (B)

After breakfast we'll continue north through the picturesque Swedish countryside to Gothenburg: the country's second largest city. Along the way we'll have the opportunity to snap a few pictures of the imposing Kronborg Castle - home to the famed Danish prince, Hamlet. Later on this afternoon, we'll take to the water for a nautical city tour aboard a Paddan boat - weaving under no fewer than 20 bridges as we take in the old moat and 17th-century canals. And this evening? We'll regroup at our accommodation in Gothenburg and savour a delicious meal together. Stay: Hotel Riverton (or similar) (B/D)

On the agenda today, we'll make our way to the small township of Koön - where we'll board a ferry for the short ride to the picturesque island of Marstrand. After getting our bearings around this car-free island, we'll have some free time to hunt down some excellent seafood at a local restaurant, enjoy a coffee and pastries at Bergs bakery (a Marstrand institution) or perhaps pay a visit to the impressive Carlsten fortress. This afternoon, we'll travel back to the mainland and spend the rest of the evening exploring Gothenburg at our leisure. Stay: Hotel Riverton (or similar) (B)

This morning it's back on the road, as we set our sights on the town of Töreboda. Here, we'll climb aboard a small passenger ferry for an unforgettable journey along the Göta Canal – a beautifully scenic waterway built in the early 1800's. Along the way, we'll stop at Lyrestad, where we'll have time to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant of our choosing. After cruising by countless ancient trees, rolling fields, traditional houses and country landscapes, we'll board the mini-coach once more and make our way to Karlstad. This evening, we'll enjoy some free time to enjoy Karlstad's local hospitality or put our feet up at the hotel. Stay: Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad (or similar) (B)

Today, we'll set a course for our final destination: the Norwegian capital, Oslo. But the tour's not over yet - when we get there, we'll meet a local guide who'll show us the likes of the unique City Hall, Akershus Fortress, the Royal Palace and the Opera House on a city tour. We'll even have time to visit the Viking Ship Museum, where five original 11th-century ships will provide a unique insight into this fascinating era of history. This evening, we'll come to together and enjoy one final meal together. What a wonderful way to celebrate this incredible journey! Stay: Clarion Collection Folketeateret (or similar) (B/D)

After breakfast this morning, we'll say our goodbyes and go our separate ways. (B)