Tour overview
Departure date(s) – 7 May 2025
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Included
- Accommodation - Based on specified hotel in itinerary or similar class
- International economy flights with Emirates
- Internal flight - To be confirmed (may involve up to 1 stopover)
- Gratuities - Included
- Meals - Daily breakfast including meals as mentioned on itinerary. 1 bottle of drinking water provided daily
- Transfers - Private and pubic transfers as specified in itinerary
- Admission Fees - As mentioned in itinerary
- Guides / Tour leader - English speaking guides throughout tour and 1 tour leader escort for the group
Not Included
- Travel Insurance - Not included. We strongly recommend taking out insurance cover which includes adequate cover for medical COVID-19
- Europe Travel Visa Waiver (ETIAS) $20 AUD for Australian Passports. Subject to change. We will apply for this on behalf of guests
Day 1 - HOME/DUBAI
This evening we board our Emirates flight bound for Dubai.
Accommodation - N/A
Included Meals - As per flight
Day 2 - DUBAI/COPENHAGEN
Your overnight flight arrives into Dubai early in the morning and after a few hours transit, we reboard and make our way to Copenhagen. Your trusty tour manager will be on hand to meet and greet you upon arrival into Denmark’s capital city. After such a long flight, we will first check into our hotel for rest. Tonight, we will have our first WELCOME dinner together.
Accommodation - Hotel Astoria or similar
Included meals - As per flight / Dinner
Day 3 - COPENHAGEN
After a nice overnight rest, we head off for our sightseeing tour of this city! Our city tour will cover highlights including the famous statue of the little Mermaid, Gefion Fountain . After lunch, we continue our tour of visits to Christianborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace and City Hall and the Stock Exchange. Entrance to the iconic Tivoli Gardens is also included - a playground for the young and old!
Accommodation - Hotel Astoria or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4 - COPENHAGEN/GOTHENBURG
After breakfast we head for north of Copenhagen and journey to North Zealand where we will have a chance to see Frederiksborg Castle before boarding the ferry over to Helsingborg port. Our walking tour of Gothenburg includes picture stops at the famous shopping street Avenyn, statue of Poseidon, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Concert House, City Theatre and the lively old working class quarters Haga. Overnight in Gothenburg.
Accommodation - Scandic Hotel Backadal or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5 - GOTHENBURG/KARLSTAD/AVESTA/BORLANGE
North bound we go today to the University city of Karlstad – founded by King Karl IX in 1584, and is sited on an island of the Klarälven river. After lunch a quick sightseeing walk of Karlstad includes Karlstad Cathedral and Town Square. The town centre offer a mix of attractive, yet solid traditional and modern Swedish buildings. Afterwards, we head to the township of Avesta for a picture of the world’s largest wooden Dala horse in front of the market square. Overnight in the township of Borlange.
Accommodation - Quality Hotel Galaxen or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6 - BORLANGE/MORA/HAMAR
After enjoying breakfast in Borlange, depart for the approximately 1.5-hour drive to Mora, where you'll visit the Grannas Dala Horse workshop to explore the creation of the iconic Swedish wooden horses and perhaps purchase a souvenir. Afterwards we continue our journey to the charming town of Hamar, where you'll check into your accommodation for the night.
Accommodation - Thon Partner Victoria Hotel Hamar or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7 - HAMAR/LILLEHAMMER/LAERDAL
After a relaxing evening in Hamar, depart the following morning for the approximately 2-hour drive to Lillehammer. Upon arrival, begin your exploration of the city by visiting the Maihaugen open-air museum, which showcases traditional Norwegian architecture and provides a glimpse into the country's rich cultural heritage. Next, head to the Lillehammer Olympic Museum, where you can learn about the city's hosting of the 1994 Winter Olympics and immerse yourself in the history and excitement of the games. After, we embark on the scenic drive towards Lærdal. This journey will take you through the breathtaking Norwegian countryside, offering ample opportunities to admire the stunning landscapes along the way.
Accommodation - Lindstroem Hote or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 8 - LAERDAL/GUDVANGEN/GOL
After breakfast, we drive to Gudvangen port for our ferry ride across to the amazing waters back to Flam in which afterwards, we board a spectacular train ride from Flam to Myrdal. A masterpiece of Norwegian engineering, the Flamsbana is one of the world’s steepest railway lines! You’ll descend some 2,600 feet through the mountains, past waterfalls, rivers, ravines and sheer cliffs – it’s quite a memorable journey! We will also transfer with our local train bound for Voss afterwards. We have more of Norway scenery to admire until we reach Gol area for this evening’s rest.
Accommodation - Pers Hotel or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 9 - GOL/OSLO
Down the mountain we go to Oslo in the afternoon for our city tour. At Oslo, we will have a city tour which includes photostops at City Hall, the Norwegian Parliament, Royal Palace, Carl Johnson shopping street, Foreign Ministry, Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Bygdoy Peninsula and then Vigeland Sculpture Park. Overnight in Oslo.
Accommodation - Scandic Asker Hotel Oslo or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 10 - OSLO/ALTA /HONNINGSVAG/NORTH CAPE
This morning after breakfast we take a short flight from Oslo to Alta. Upon arrival, our local bus will pick up the group and proceed to drive towards Honnisvag which is a few hours away. Pretty Honnigsvag is also the gateway port for visiting the legendary North Cape, second most northerly point in Europe. After dinner tonight, our local guide will take us to North Cape hall which is 34km away across the scenery of Mageroya. Once here we invite you to explore North Cape Hall – why not take a photo outside the famous North Cape globe monument? Before midnight we will head back to our hotel.
Accommodation - Scandic Honningsvag or similar
Included meals - Breakfast / Lunch - Own arrangement / Dinner
Day 11 - HONNINGSVAG/KARASJOK/SAARISELKA
This morning our visit a very special farm – here we witness king crab dismantling and tasting! Then continue to Karasjok and visit Sápmi Park for an enthralling and entertaining Sami culture experience. The cultural park lies in the centre of Karasjok, a town of 3000 local indigenous “Sami” people which is considered the capital of the Sami people in Norway. Karasjok is a has about 60000 reindeer grazing in the area throughout the autumn and winter. We continue to North Finland and tonight we settle in Saariselka tonight.
Accommodation - Holiday Club Saariselka or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 12 - SAARISELKA/ROVANIEMI
This morning we travel southward toward the border of the Artic Circle – Rovaniemi, famous for the Santa Claus Village. Along the way we will stop by to grab a quick lunch at your own expense. We invite you to get close to Santa and take picture with him! Make sure to visit the only official post office of Santa Claus where it is possible to create your own stamp with your personal photo! Tonight we settle into the township of Rovaniemi for our overnight stay.
Accommodation - Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 13 - ROVANIEMI/OULU/JYVASKYLA
This morning after breakfast we journey south, traversing the picturesque Finnish Lakeland where hundreds of lakes and forest-clad landscapes provide a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely drive through the heart of Finland. We drop into Oulu, a gateway to the stunning natural landscapes of Finnish Lapland, making it an ideal base for exploring the region's pristine forests, lakes, and Arctic wildlife. After lunch, we continue our drive and will arrive in at Jyväskylä, the “Athens of Finland”, so named for its major role as the first place in the world to provide education in the Finnish language. Enjoy a quick drive through the town before settling in overnight.
Accommodation - Scandic Jyvaskyla City Hotel or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 14 - JYVASKYLA/HELSINKI
After breakfast we depart for Helsinki – the capital of Finland, a vibrant seaside city of beautiful islands and great green parks. The city’s rhythm is laid back yet at the same time refreshingly active in terms of both the number and quality of restaurants and parks. Our tour of Helsinki includes the Sibelius Monument, Parliament House, Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral and Uspenski Cathedral. In the afternoon, we will enter Temppeliaukio Church—a Lutheran church in the Töölö neighbourhood of Helsinki, Finland. Built directly into solid rock, it is also known as the Church of the Rock and Rock Church.
Accommodation - Scandic Hotel Grand Marina or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 15 - HELSINKI/SUOMENLINNA/STOCKHOLM
After breakfast, enjoy a short ferry boat ride to Somenlinna Island. In 1991, the Somenlinna fortress was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Take a walk around the old fortifications and see historical monuments, the craft shops and nice views of the Baltic Sea. Return to Helsinki afterwards. After lunch, we board our Tallink Silja Oy (interior inside cabin) for crossing to Stockholm overnight. Tonight – enjoy a relaxing cruise with a Scandinavian dinner buffet on board.
Accommodation - Silja Cruise (Inside Cabin)
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 16 - STOCKHOLM
Our overnight cruise arrived into Stockholm this morning. Reputed as “The city that floats on water”, Stockholm is all yours today. Morning photostops include Royal Palace, Old Town, Gustav Adolfs Square and Concert Hall City Hall. After lunch, we visit the Vasa museum located on the Galärvarvsvägen which houses the Vasa – the only preserved 17th-century ship. The museum allows you to view the Vasa ship from six levels and it has been chosen as one of the seven wonders of Sweden. Late afternoon, we visit City Hall— once inside, we see the glorious Gold Room, venue of the annual Nobel Prize banquet.
Accommodation - Quality Globe Hotel Stockholm or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 17 - STOCKHOLM/UPPSALA/STOCKHOLM
Today, you'll enjoy a day tour that takes you from Stockholm to the historic city of Uppsala- Discover the city's medieval architecture, including the impressive Uppsala Cathedral, and learn about its rich cultural heritage. After exploring the sights of Uppsala, you'll make your way back to Stockholm, arriving in the afternoon.
Accommodation - Quality Globe Hotel Stockholm or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 18 - STOCKHOLM/DUBAI
All good things still has to come to an end. We depart home today after a few hours of free time after breakfast, bidding farewell to the world so far north to ours. After boarding our Emirates flight, sit back and enjoy the inflight service and look forward to sharing the beautiful snaps taken on this unforgettable journey.
Accommodation - N/A
Included meals - Breakfast / As per flight
Day 19 - DUBAI/HOME
Our flight arrives just after midnight into Dubai airport and not long after, our connecting flight departs bound for home. We hope you enjoyed your exciting adventure to Scandinavia!
Accommodation - N/A
Included meals - As per flight
