Day 1: Arrive Copenhagen

Arrive Copenhagen Airport and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.

Day 2: Copenhagen

The day starts with a 3-hour guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Amalienborg Palace, the Christiansborg Palace, the Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn, and of the Little Mermaid. Spend the afternoon free and explore this fairytale city. Dinner at the Tivoli Gardens. Overnight at the Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.

Day 3: Copenhagen – Oslo

Morning free in Copenhagen for shopping and sightseeing. Afternoon transfer by coach to DFDS Seaways terminal for an overnight cruise to Oslo, departing at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy your first Scandinavian smörgåsbord dinner as you cruise up the Kattegat. Overnight in 2-berth outside cabin with private facilities.

Day 4: Oslo

Enjoy a Scandinavian buffet breakfast as you cruise along the Oslofjord. Arrive in Oslo at 9:00 a.m. followed by a 3-hour guided tour of Oslo to see the famous Viking Ships, the Polar Exploration ship Fram and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Afternoon excursion to Holmenkollen Ski Jump for a view of the city and fjord far below. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.

Day 5: Oslo – Ulvik

After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving via Honefoss along the charming Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Geilo. Buffet linch at Bardola Mountain Hotel. After lunch cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stoppingto view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall, the highest in Norway. Descent the amazing Mabodal Canyon to the idyllic Hardangerfjord. Short ferry, followed by a drive around the Ulvick Fjord, to picturesque village of Ulvik. Dinner and accommodations at Rica Brakanes Hotel..

Depart Ulvik after breakfast, starting with a scenic tour along Hardangerfjord, famous for its many fruit orchards arriving in Bergen mid day. Afternoon tour of Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour and the old Hanseatic Quarter. You will also ride the funicular to Mt. Fløien, for the best views of the city and fjords below. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Hotel Norge.

After buffet breakfast, depart from Bergen driving via Dale to the town of Voss. Descent the Nærøy Valley, passing th amazing stalheim Canyon, to the fjordside village of Flåm. Board your train for an exhilarating ride on the amzing Flåm railway to Myrdal. The descent from Myrdal to Flåm offers opportunities for photo shots of waterfalls and mountain scenery. Back at Flåm, board the M/S Lady Elisabeth for 2 hours cruise along the splendid Sognfjord, longest and deepest fjord in the world. From the sun deck or the comfortable lounge, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of cascading waterfalls, sheer mountain cliffs, snow-clad peaks, and a variety of wildlife. After disembarking in Gudvangen at the head of the Naeroyfjord, continue by coach across the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes, for the short ferry crossing to the beautiful resort of Balestrand. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, one of Norway’s finest fjord hotels..

Day 8: Balestrand

The day starts with a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel’s elegant dining room. After breakfast departure by coach for the short drive to Slinde, where you go on board the sightseeing boat M/S Lady Elisabeth. At 10:30a , start of more than 2 hours cruise along the splendid Sogn Fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. From the sun deck or the comfortable lounge, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of cascading waterfalls, sheer mountain cliffs, snow-clad peaks, and a variety of wildlife. Cruise along the narrow and winding Nærøy Fjord to disembark in the village of Gudvangen. Lunch in Gudvangen. After lunch ascend by coach to Stalheim for breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain peaks and Stalheim Canyon. The tour continues via the picturesque villages of Flåm and Aurland, passing through the newly constructed Lærdals tunnel towards the town of Sogndal. Drive along the beautiful northern shore of the Sogn Fjord, crossing the fjord once more by ferry from Hella to Dragsvik, to arrive back in Balestrand in late afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel.

Day 9: Balestrand – Geiranger

After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry, for a 1-hour cruise along the fjord to Fjærland. Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the glacier will be made in open cars to give you the best of views. Afterwards a typical Norwegian lunch will be served in sight of the glacier. During the afternoon, the tour continues via Loen and Stryn, to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. From here you go on board the ferry for a 1-hour cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, possibly the most impressive of all the Norwegian fjords. During the cruise you will pass close by some magnificent waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Dinner & overnight at Union Hotel

Day 10: Geiranger – Oslo

More magnificent scenery today, as you cross the Grotli Mountains to Lom, follow Lake Vågå and descend the Gudbrands valley to Lillehammer. Lunch in Lillehammer. Visit the famous Olympia Park, before continuing along Lake Mjøsa to Oslo for an early evening arrival. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel.

Day 11: Oslo – Stockholm

Depart Oslo by coach to the Swedish border. Cross into the province of Värmland, arriving in the city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern – the largest lake in Sweden. Lunch in Karlstad. Continue through a landscape of forests and lakes to reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Stockholm Sheraton Hotel.

Day 12: Stockholm

The day begins with a 4-hour guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, and the Royal Theater. Visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and many antique shops, and the City Hall, with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held. Lunch at hotel, Spend the afternoon free in Stockholm, where you can visit the famous Wasa Museum or take one of many canal tours. Overnight at Stockholm Sheraton Hotel.

Day 13: Stockholm – Helsinki

Morning free in Stockholm. In the afternoon, transfer to the pier to board a luxurious Silja Line cruise ferry for a 5:00 p.m. departure. Dinner onboard. Choice of entertainment, bars, shops and casino onboard. Overnight in a 2-berth outside cabin with private facilities.

Day 14: Helsinki

Enjoy a buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki harbor. After arrival, there will be a 3-hour guided tour of Finland’s capital. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, and the Rock Church. Afternoon free in Helsinki. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Royal Hotel.

Day 15: Helsinki – St. Petersburg
Guests continuing to St. Petersburg have an early morning coach transfer to the railway station for an early morning departure on the Finnish train “Sibelius”. Box lunch on train. Arrive St. Petersburg in the early afternoon. Coach transfer to the hotel followed by a 3-hour guided tour of the city with a local, English-speaking guide. Famous sights include the Admiralty, Palace Square, Smolny Convent and St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Dinner and overnight at Ambassador Hotel.

Day 16: St. Petersburg