Copenhagen – Jonkoping (330 km)

The day starts with a sightseeing tour of Copenhagen, capital of the Kingdom of Denmark. Reminiscent of childhood memory fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid” is the inspiration for the famous statue which was transported to the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and is a true symbol to the Danish people. Amalienborg, your next stop is considered as one of the greatest works of Danish Rococo decoration. Constructed in the 1700’s, the architecture consists of four identical palaces connected by a square. If you are lucky you will see the ceremonial changing of the guards, an event that happens every afternoon. The Hans Christian Andersen Boulevard leads to a statue of this notable writer on the City Square. The Danish fairy tale writer known for stories as “The Ugly Duckling“ and “The Little Mermaid” had an important motto: “To travel is to live”. He spent 43 years traveling abroad, gathering inspiration for his fairy tales and stories from his time overseas. After lunch you continue driving towards Stockholm.

For the Pink Line there will be an extra charge of € 15 per person per night for the accommodation. This is due to a higher living standard in Scandinavia.

Jonkoping – Stockholm (320 km)

After breakfast, you continue your way to the capital of Sweden, Stockholm. Built on 14 islands in the Baltic Sea, this city is crowned the most beautiful of all Nordic cities. After lunch, we embark on a city tour that includes the City Hall of Stockholm (Stadshuset), one of the most beautiful and well-known buildings in the world with inside the most exclusive ballroom in Stockholm, the venue of the yearly Nobel Banquet. From the Blue Hall, guests are invited up a stairway to the Golden Hall (Gyllene salen) to dance. The walls of the Golden Hall are covered with more than 18 million glass and gold mosaic pieces, the artwork of artist Einar Forseth. The venue attracts close to 400,000 visitors a year. The tour continues with visits to the old Parliament building, Vasa warship and the Storkyrkan Cathedral.

For the Pink Line there will be an extra charge of € 15 per person per night for the accommodation. This is due to a higher living standard in Scandinavia.

Stockholm – Lillehammer (610 km)

Today, the coach departs direction to Norway’s largest lake, Mjøsa, famous for hosting the 1994 Winter Olympics. Another impressive feature is its rich stocks of top quality fish. By bus, we will pass by with a grant feeling of space that contributes to the calm and vast natural winter scenery. You arrive in the evening and stay overnight in Lillehammer or city nearby. Please note we will not visit the city Lillehammer.

For the Pink Line there will be an extra charge of € 15 per person per night for the accommodation. This is due to a higher living standard in Scandinavia.

Lillehammer – Briksdal Glacier – Sogndal (500 km)

In the morning, you travel to the European continent’s largest Glacier, Briksdal in Norway which covers 800 m2, is at its deepest 400 meters below sea level and at the highest point 2,000 meters above sea level. Surrounding the glacier is the Jostedalsbreen National Park, where you embark on open troll-cars to admire the wildlife, clear streams, raging rivers and waterfalls. The ride will last for half an hour, after your group enjoys some leisure time to take pictures and see the Briksdal glacier up close. In the afternoon we head south towards Gudvangen.

For the Pink Line there will be an extra charge of € 15 per person per night for the accommodation. This is due to a higher living standard in Scandinavia.

Sogndal – Stegastein Lookout+ Aurlandsfjellet – Sognefjord Cruise – Flam (150 km)

In the morning, begin your journey to Geirangerfjord Pier and board a ferry to cross over to the other side. From there, drive to Flåm, where the tour leader has arranged a special experience on one of the world’s most stunning railway routes, the Flåm Railway. This exhilarating train ride offers panoramic views of majestic fjords, cascading waterfalls, and picturesque valleys. Next, drive to the optional activity of Stegastein Viewpoint, a platform that extends from the side of the road and hangs in the air. From this elevated vantage point, you can admire the stunning views of Aurlandsfjord. Aurlandsfjord is one of the most pristine and spectacular branches of the renowned Sognefjord, often referred to as the “King of the Fjords.” Here, majestic peaks, lush forests, cascading waterfalls, swirling mists, and the harmonious blend of mountains and water create a magnificent landscape painting (subject to weather conditions for the arrangement). After exploring the Lookout, you will return to Flåm for a delightful lunch.

In the afternoon, under the guidance of the tour leader, enjoy a scenic boat tour as you enter the magnificent Geirangerfjord, marvelling at the awe-inspiring wonders of nature. Geirangerfjord is renowned for being the world’s longest and deepest fjord, showcasing unparalleled beauty. Cruise along the fjord for two unforgettable hours, immersing
yourself in the captivating scenery. After the boat tour, return to the hotel for a well-deserved dinner.

For the Pink Line there will be an extra charge of € 15 per person per night for the accommodation. This is due to a higher living standard in Scandinavia.

Flam – Oslo (300 km)

Today, you depart to the Norwegian capital of Oslo. Every year on the 10th of December this city hosts the Nobel peace prize award to commemorate the passing of Founder-Inventor Alfred Nobel. Unlike the other four prizes awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony is held in Oslo. You continue with a visit to the famous Vigeland Sculpture Park, located inside the Frogner grounds.On display are over 212 bronze and granite statues. The theme of the park is the human condition, illustrating relationships between men and women, adults and children. Not to be missed!

For the Pink Line there will be an extra charge of € 15 per person per night for the accommodation. This is due to a higher living standard in Scandinavia.

Oslo – Gothenburg – Copenhagen (580 km)

In the morning, the coach heads south for the Port of Gothenburg, a major port in Western Europe. On Götaplatsen is Swedish sculptor Carl Milles’ seven-metre-high statue of the sea god Poseidon, which caused quite a stir when it was unveiled in 1931. Also, a must-visit destination is the fish market hall, Feskekôrka, (‘fish church’ in Swedish), an indoor fish and shellfish market where you can buy all kinds of seafood delicacies caught on the day. You conclude your city tour at the Gothenburg Cathedral (Domkyrkan Göteborg), the seat of the bishop of Gothenburg in the Church of Sweden. The journey continues south to arrive in the evening in Copenhagen.

For the Pink Line there will be an extra charge of € 15 per person per night for the accommodation. This is due to a higher living standard in Scandinavia.