Overview
One of the highlights of this itinerary is a cruise on the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. Cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry and travel through Norway’s Telemark region with its lakes, winding valleys, and rugged gorges backed by towering mountains. Stop for photos at Steinsdalsfossen, where visitors can walk behind the cascading waterfall without getting wet and enjoy a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Mjøsa. In Sweden, drive through the scenic Värmland, home to 10,000 lakes among the forested landscapes.
In Denmark, drive across the Great Belt Bridge, one of the world’s longest bridges, and take a ferry to Norway. Enjoy an orientation drive of Copenhagen and guided sightseeing excursions of Oslo and Stockholm. Visit Lillehammer, site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, and take time for a photo stop at Sweden’s Gripsholm Castle, a fairytale castle built in 1537, set in an enchanting rural landscape on the way to Stockholm. From fascinating cities and small towns to breathtaking fjord landscapes, this value-minded Scandinavia tour has it all!
Classic
3 - 3.5 Star
Affordable
5-99 Years
47
Fully Guided
6910
Itinerary
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the Danish capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions. (D)
Enjoy a day at leisure in the capital of the oldest kingdom in the world. Besides many interesting landmarks and architectural masterpieces, see some of the more famous sites on your orientation drive, including the legendary Little Mermaid statue.
Free time to explore independently this afternoon or get the royal treatment while traveling through time and Danish royal history on the optional excursion to Frederiksborg Castle. Explore this Danish Renaissance gem situated on three islands surrounded by a lake and beautiful gardens. (B)
After breakfast, start the journey northwards, enjoying the drive across the Great Belt bridge, which will connect you to the fairytale island of Funen. Stop in Odense, Hans Christian Andersen's hometown and, crossing the Little Belt waterway, head for Frederikshavn on the rural Jutland Peninsula. Today's Distance: 298 mi/ 480 km (B)
Take a pleasant ferry ride and continue to Oslo, Norway's capital city. Today's Distance by coach: 198 mi/ 319 km (B)
Vigeland's park, an open-air museum featuring over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) is one the highlights of the included Oslo sightseeing tour; also see the National Theater, Parliament, and Akershus Castle. In the afternoon, drive through the Telemark region, a region of majestic mountains, spectacular lakes, and rich cultural heritage. Today's Distance: 162 mi/ 260 km (B/D)
Take a ferry across the stunning Hardangerfjord “The Queen of the fjords,” then relax on a scenic drive which includes a picture stop at Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall. On arrival in Bergen, Norway's picture-perfect Hanseatic seaport, start getting to know the city on the included orientation. Today's Distance: 224 mi/ 360 km (B)
Built on seven hills with fjords on one side and 1,000-foot Mount Fløyen on the other, Bergen was the home of composer Edvard Grieg. Spend the day exploring at leisure or consider joining one of our optional excursions to discover the history, traditions, and breathtaking views of this beautiful port city. (B)
More spectacular scenery as you drive towards the Sognefjord, where you embark for a breathtaking cruise on one of Norway's mightiest fjords, the Nærøyfjord. The fjord's pristine waters, towering cliffs, and lush greenery create a picturesque setting that is nothing short of magical. On to the Fagernes area. Today's Distance: 224 mi/ 360 km (B/D)
First to Lillehammer, the mountain resort that hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics, then, a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Mjøsa. Continue towards Sweden through Värmland's unspoiled wilderness of forest and lakes to Karlstad, located by Sweden's largest lake, Lake Vänern. Today's Distance: 286 mi/ 460 km (B)
Leave Karlstad and head east towards Stockholm via idyllic Mariefred. Here, we have a view of majestic Gripsholm Castle, built in an enchanting rural setting. On to the Swedish capital. Its beauty is due to its unique setting on 14 islands between Lake Mäleren and the Baltic Sea. Tonight, why not join an optional excursion to discover Stockholm's Old Town with its fascinating old buildings and then enjoy a typical Swedish dinner in a 14th-century cellar. Say "Skål" and toast like a Viking. Today's Distance: 199 mi/ 320 km (B)
This is perhaps the most beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals, because the crystalline waters that flow through its intersecting canals give a luminous appearance to palaces, castles, and parks. Your city sightseeing takes in all the highlights including the City Hall. (B/D)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Orientation drive in Copenhagen including the Little Mermaid statue
- Scenic drive along the Great Belt Bridge and Little Belt waterway
- Orientation tour of Odense, home of Hans Christian Andersen
- Orientation tour of Frederikshavn
- Ferry ride from Hirtshals to Kristiansand
- Guided sightseeing in Oslo
- Orientation tour and scenic drive of Telemark area
- Ferry crossing on the Hardangerfjord
- Picture stop at Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
- Orientation tour of Bergen
- Cruise on the Sognefjord featuring sights of the Nærøyfjord
- Orientation tour of the Fagernes area
- Orientation tour of Lillehammer
- Scenic drive along Lake Mjøsa and through Värmland
- Orientation tour of Karlstad
- Orientation tour of Mariefred with photo stop at Gripsholm Castle
- Guided sightseeing in Stockholm
- Visit to Stockholm City Hall
- The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
- Buffet breakfasts daily, 4 Dinners
- Copenhagen: Scandic Sluseholmen Copenhagen (First-Class)
- Frederikshavn: Jutlandia (First-Class)
- Oslo: Scandic Helsfyr (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Telemark Area: Straand Hotel (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Bergen: Moxy (First-Class)
- Fagernes Area: Hotel Scandic Valdres (Moderate First-Class)
- Karlstad: Scandic Winn Karlstad City (First-Class)
- Stockholm: First Hotel Brommaplan (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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