Scenic Scandinavia and Its Fjords
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Your travels will reveal the storybook beauty and colourful history of Scandinavia. On this Scandinavian trip, you'll discover the truth behind the beloved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, hop aboard one of Europe’s most exciting train journeys and learn about farm life near Bergen.
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From 19/04/2026 to 03/10/2026
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What's included
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver.
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted.
All porterage and restaurant gratuities.
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes.
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals.
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing.
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys).
Train journey on the famous Flåm Railway.
Ferry from Denmark to Norway.
Ferry across the Boknafjord.
Ferry across the Sognefjord.
Optional Experiences and free time.
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 Welcome to Copenhagen Embrace the enchanting Danish capital that inspired Hans Christian Andersen to share tales of mermaids, queens and ugly ducklings with the world. Spend the day discovering the quintessential hygge found throughout its charming streets before joining your Local Specialist for a fascinating sightseeing tour of the iconic sights of Copenhagen. The Amalienborg Palace Quarter takes centre stage as you admire its 18th century fa?ades and equine statue of King Frederik V at its centre. We'll see the Christiansborg Palace and the Neoclassical Cathedral before paying tribute to the tragic Little Mermaid who was willing to give up her life in the sea to become human, followed by a light supper with your Travel Director and travel companions.
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Day 2 Explore Historic Copenhagen 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. You could choose instead to join our Optional Experience visit to the idyllic fishing village of Drag?r with its maze of alleyways and tiny yellow-walled thatched cottages in the old Danish style.
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Day 3 Journey Past Stunning Scenery to Randers Stays With Stories Leave Copenhagen bound for the Danish island of Funen and the city of Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. This afternoon our journey continues across the pastoral landscapes of the Jutland Peninsula to Randers, with its cosy half-timbered merchant houses and narrow medieval streets. Tonight, we stay at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories - Hotel Randers, one of the most established hotels in the area, stylishly decorated with original artwork.
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Day 4 Set Sail for Stavanger Set sail from Hirtshals 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.
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Day 5 Onwards to Colourful Bergen Connect with Locals 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 ?vre-Eide farm, worked for five generations by the same family.
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Day 6 Bergen Your Way Enjoy a full free day in the cultural centre of Bergen.
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Day 7 Enjoy the Spectacular Fl?m Railway and on to Sognefjord 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 Fl?m Valley past the Kjosfossen Falls and legendary forest spirit who dances there to lure men into the mountains.
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Day 8 Continue to Geirangerfjord 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 most spectacularly located hotels.
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Day 9 A Day at the Breathtaking Geirangerfjord Make Travel Matter 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.
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Day 10 Venture to Historic Lom and Lillehammer Dive Into Culture A scenic drive from Geiranger past 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 Gudbrands 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.
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Day 11 On to Oslo 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 Aker Brygge District or explore the nation's rich seafaring heritage.
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Day 12 Journey to Stockholm We cross the border into Sweden today and continue via Karlstad on Lake V?nern, the largest lake in the European Union. Passing ?rebro, we arrive in the island-ringed capital of Stockholm for a two-night stay. Tonight perhaps consider an optional experience to the beautiful and atmospheric Old Town - Gamla Stan.
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Day 13 Discover Beautiful Stockholm 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 dinner this evening to toast to an unforgettable Scandinavian adventure.
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Day 14 Farewell Scandinavia Our epic journey has come to an end. Bid Stockholm and your newfound friends a fond farewell. Dining Summary
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13 - Breakfast Be My Guest Bergen: Enjoy a Be My Guest dinner with the fifth-generation ?vre-Eide family on their livestock farm in Norway, which has been a working farm since the 1500s. Dive into Culture Flam: Take a ride on one of the most exciting train journeys in the world, past mountains and waterfalls through the scenic Norwegian countryside to Fl?m. Lom: In Lom you'll have an opportunity to visit Lomskyrkja, one of the biggest and most beautiful stave churches in Norway, dating back to the 12th century. Iconic Experience Copenhagen: With your Local Specialist, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the King of Denmark married Queen Mary. You'll also see Nyhavn and Amalienborg Palace the Royal residence of Copenhagen. Odense: Admire the fairytale charm of historic Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. Stavanger: Admire the raw Norwegian landscape as your travels continue from the port of Kristiansand to Stavanger, one of the country's oldest settlements. Bergen: Explore this Wooden City led by your Travel Director and hear about the seafaring traditions of this beautiful harbourside town. Geiranger: Fjords, lakes and forests create a picturesque setting for your travels to Geiranger. Lillehammer: Travel through the legendary Gudbrandsdalen and admire the dramatic geography of the valley. Oslo: With your Local Specialist, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbour and the Royal Palace. Stockholm: With your Local Specialist, visit the Stockholm City Hall and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with your fellow travelling companions. Must-see Highlights Explore Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm Discover Odense, Stavanger, Bergen, Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord, Fl?m and Lillehammer Visit the Stave Church in Lom, Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo and Stockholm's City Hall View the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen and Haakon's Hall in Bergen See Hamar Olympic ice arena and Oslo's Royal Palace Scenic Train Ride through the Norwegian countryside to Fl?m Trafalgar Difference Randers: Hotel Randers is one of the oldest hotels in the area, dating back to 1856, with its original artwork and VIP-rich guestbook.
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