Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords

Day 1  Copenhagen, Denmark        
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 a late afternoon orientation drive and welcome reception with your Travel Director and travel companions.

Day 2  Copenhagen        
Today head out on a fascinating sightseeing tour of Copenhagen, the Amalienborg Palace Quarter takes centre stage as you admire its 18th century façades and the prominent statue of King Frederik V. Pay tribute to the iconic Little Mermaid then 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.

Day 3  Copenhagen to Randers  
Visit Amager Faelled this morning, a rural neighbourhood. With a local guide, discover this scenic nature reserve and support a local organisation preserving this area. Leave Copenhagen bound for the Danish island of Funen, continuing across the pastoral landscapes to Randers, with its cosy half-timbered merchant houses and narrow medieval streets.  

Day 4  Randers to 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.

Day 5  Stavanger to Bergen, Norway  
Norway's spellbinding natural landscapes provide an inspiring backdrop for our island hop from Stavanger. Arriving in Bergen this afternoon, delve into the city's Hanseatic heritage, a tour takes you past the 13th-century Haakon's Hall, the bustling fish market and colourful Bryggen Quarter. This evening, enjoy dinner with the Øvre-Eide family on their livestock farm.

Day 6  Bergen
Enjoy a full free day in the cultural centre of Bergen or perhaps have lunch in the fish market. Consider experiencing to Telavåg, which played a significant role in the secret North Sea boat traffic between Norway and Great Britain during World War II.

Day 7  Bergen to Sognefjord      
Drive east to the popular ski resort of Voss, where you'll board a train ascending over 860m above sea level.  Journey through the Flåm Valley past the Kjosfossen Falls and legendary forest spirit who dances there to lure men into the mountains. Later, arrive in Sognefjord, the 'King of the Fjords', stay overnight at your hotel in the great outdoors and soak up the breathtaking views.

Day 8  Sognefjord to Geiranger
Incredible glacier countryside surrounds as you skirt the immense Nordfjord on the way to Geiranger. Deep blue waters alongside majestic snow-capped peaks and lush green landscapes. Tonight, stay on the shores of the fjord.

Day 9  Geiranger
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. After a day in intoxicating natural surrounds, dine in a hotel this evening.

Day 10  Geiranger to Lillehammer
A scenic drive from Geiranger brings you to Lom, the gateway to the Jotunheimen Mountains. Visit a wooden stave church, adorned with Runic inscriptions and carved dragon figures. Continue through the Gudbrands Valley 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.

Day 11  Lillehammer to Oslo
See the unusual Olympic ice arena beside the lake at Hamar on route to Norway's cultural capital, Oslo. Visit the city's iconic sights, including views of the medieval fortress of Akershus, the Opera and Royal Palace. Marvel at the fascinating Vigeland Sculpture Park, before spending the rest of the day at leisure.  

Day 12  Oslo to Stockholm, Sweden      
Cross the border into Sweden today and continue via Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the largest lake in the European Union. Passing Örebro, arrive in the island-ringed capital of Stockholm for a two-night stay. Tonight perhaps consider a trip to the beautiful and atmospheric Old Town of Gamla Stan.

Day 13  Stockholm
This morning call on 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 farewell dinner this evening.

Day 14  Stockholm
Transfer to the airport for your departing flight.