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Guided sightseeing in the cities includes Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue and Tivoli Gardens, the world's second-oldest amusement park; Stockholm's City Hall, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held; Lillehammer's Maihaugen Open-Air Museum, where you'll learn about life in Norway over the past 500 years through a re-created rural town; an orientation drive of Bergen with a walking tour of Bryggen; and Oslo's Frogner Park, with Gustav Vigeland's 200+ bronze and granite sculptures. Also, visit Hans Christian Andersen's museum in Odense, the well-preserved wooden Borgund stave church, and more.
Enjoy some of Scandinavia's and Iceland’s spectacular scenery. Drive through Sweden's scenic Värmland, home to 10,000 lakes dotting the forested landscape; cruise on spectacular Sognefjord, Norway's longest fjord, and Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; enjoy a ferry crossing from Denmark to Sweden; a scenic train ride from Bergen across the wild Hardangervidda mountain plateau; and fly from Oslo to Reykjavik.
Globus has also arranged some unique experiences for you. Visit a Norwegian farm for lunch and meet the family that has owned it for eight generations. While you taste their apple juice and cider, hear about their history and how cider is made. Other highlights are a guided visit to King Gustav Vasa’s Gripsholm Castle and dinner at a restaurant in Arhus to try out local specialties.
Then, fly to Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, for a six-day tour to experience Iceland’s gems: watch whales in their natural habitat, and see the area where the most spectacular scenes of the James Bond movie Die Another Day were filmed, and much more!
From the stunning scenery to the vibrant cities, this tour through Scandinavia and Iceland will delight all of your senses!
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Royal Reception Rooms in Christiansborg Palace; the Little Mermaid, Tivoli Gardens
ODENSE Visit Hans Christian Andersen’s Museum
ARHUS Visit Den Gamle By; LF a special dinner at a local restaurant
FREDERIKSHAVN–GOTHENBURG Ferry crossing
GOTHENBURG Orientation drive
STOCKHOLM Guided sightseeing, walking tour of the Old Town, visit the City Hall
GRIPSHOLM CASTLE
LF Guided visit
LILLEHAMMER Guided walking tour of the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum
BORGUND Visit the stave church
SOGNEFJORD & NAERØYFJORD
Cruise
HARDANGERFJORD
LF Enjoy apple juice and cider, with lunch at a local fruit farm
BERGEN Guided walking tour of Bryggen
BERGEN–OSLO
By train
OSLO
Guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit City Hall; farewell dinner
REYKJAVIKWelcome dinner; orientation; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Departures April 12–September 20: boat cruise, LF see whales in their natural habitat
THINGVELLIRLF Walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and the European tectonic plates
GEYSIRAdmire the hot springs; LF taste local specialties and drink a glass of schnapps
GULLFOSSLF Marvel at the waterfall
SKAFTAFELLDrive through the national park
LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓNLF See the setting of James Bond’s Die Another Day and see the largest glacier in Europe
SKOGAFOSS & SELJALANDSFOSSAdmire the waterfalls
HELLISHEIÐArVIRKJUNVisit the geothermal heat and electric power station
2020 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 18 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 12 dinners
ARRIVE IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Day1
Welcome to Copenhagen! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
COPENHAGEN
Day2
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Church of Our Savior and the Stock Exchange on the way to Christiansborg Palace, where you visit the elegant ROYAL RECEPTION ROOMS. Drive past the National Museum and the Royal Theater, and stop for pictures of Amalienborg Palace and at the LITTLE MERMAID statue. Tonight, visit TIVOLI GARDENS, the city’s colorful amusement park.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
COPENHAGEN–ODENSE–ARHUS
Day3
Drive across one of the world’s largest suspension bridges, constructed off-shore to the fairytale island of Funen. Visit HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN’S MUSEUM at Odense, then cross the Little Belt waterway to Jutland. Arrive in Arhus and visit DEN GAMLE BY, a fascinating collection of completely furnished old Danish townhouses. This evening, LF dinner at a restaurant has been prepared to try out local specialties.
Today’s Distance: 193 mi / 310 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ARHUS–GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN
Day4
From the naval town of Frederikshavn, cross beautiful Kattegat by FERRY to Sweden’s largest port city, Gothenburg. See its landmarks during an orientation drive and enjoy time on your own in this charming city.
Today’s Distance: 177 mi / 285 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GOTHENBURG–STOCKHOLM
Day5
Drive through the “breadbasket” of the country, miles of fertile farmland strewn with tidy farms, followed by industrial towns like Huskvarna and Norköping, a major Baltic seaport. Arrive in Stockholm, settled on 14 islands between Lake Mälar and the Baltic Sea.
Today’s Distance: 304 mi / 490 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
STOCKHOLM
Day6
. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church, a walk through the OLD TOWN, and the festive blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. Choose from our optional excursions to make the most of your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
STOCKHOLM–GRIPSHOLM CASTLE–KARLSTAD
Day7
On the shores of Lake Mälar, LF visit King Gustav Vasa’s GRIPSHOLM CASTLE before continuing west through the scenic Lake District. On the way, get glimpses of the ancient garrison town of Örebro and Bofors, site of Alfred Nobel’s ammunition factory. Overnight in Karlstad on Lake Vänern.
Today’s Distance: 199 mi / 320 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KARLSTAD–LILLEHAMMER, NORWAY.
Day8
A scenic day! Drive through Värmland, the area so beautifully described in Selma Lagerlöf’s Gösta Berling’s Saga, to the Norwegian border. Via the fortress town of Kongsvinger and Lake Mjøsa arrive in Lillehammer. Enjoy a guided visit of the MAIHAUGEN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM, an encounter with Norway’s culture and history and a fascinating collection of artifacts.
Today’s Distance: 230 mi / 370 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LILLEHAMMER–BORGUND–SOGNEFJORD & NÆRØYFJORD–FLÅM
Day9
Majestic mountains, dark-pine forests, sparkling lakes, and silvery trout streams abound on your leisurely journey today. Visit the well-preserved, wooden BORGUND STAVE CHURCH, before arriving in Flåm, where a true highlight awaits: a leisurely CRUISE on the spectacular Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Today’s Distance: 199 mi / 320 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FLÅM–VOSS–HARDANGERFJORD–BERGEN
Day10
This morning, join the panoramic optional Flåm train ride. Then, see the popular lakeside resort of Voss and drive south to the Hardangerfjord, where you will be met by LF the family that has owned the STEINSTØ FRUIT FARM for eight generations and hear about their history. Taste home-made apple juice and cider, and enjoy lunch. Continue to Bergen.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi / 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
BERGEN
Day11
Guided sightseeing starts with an orientation drive to see the main sights like Bergenhus Fortress with its medieval Håkon’s Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower, the charming Hanseatic Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the harbor, and the famous Fish Market. Then, explore Bryggen on foot along narrow, cobblestone alleyways past colorful wooden houses. Also see the 12th-century St. Mary’s Church, where Hanseatic merchants attended religious services until the 1870s. Balance of the day is at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERGEN–OSLO
Day12
Transfer to the railway station to board the BERGEN-OSLO TRAIN. Enjoy a scenic ride across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau with views of sparkling lakes, rivers, streams, and snow-capped mountains to Oslo.
Today’s Distance: 311 mi / 500 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
OSLO
Day13
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the National Theater, home for Ibsen’s plays; the unique Storting building, seat of Parliament; and the Royal Palace, residence of Norwegian monarchs since 1849. Stroll through FROGNER PARK with Gustav Vigeland’s extraordinary sculptures; and visit the CITY HALL, where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held each year. This afternoon join an optional excursion to see the relics of a glorious seafaring past. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
OSLO–REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Day14
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Reykjavik, Iceland.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
REYKJAVIK–THINGVELLIR–GEYSIR–GULLFOSS–KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR
Day15
After an orientation drive of Reykjavik, continue to Thingvellir, a geological paradise. Here, LF walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and European tectonic plates. Next, stop at the hot springs at Geysir for a real treat: meet the chef of the Geysir restaurant in the geothermal areas. LF Taste freshly baked bread, which is cooked using the heat from the hot springs, and served with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs and herring, and a glass of Geysir schnapps, served at freezing point. Marvel at LF the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. Arrive in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Today’s Distance: 221 mi / 356 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR. EXCURSION TO SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK & LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN
Day16
Drive through the national park at Skaftafell and LF stop at Lake Jökulsárlón, where some of the most spectacular scenes of the James Bond movie Die Another Day were filmed. Watch how the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull, flows into the lake, forming icebergs.
Today’s Distance: 155 mi / 250 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR–SKOGAFOSS–SELJALANDSFOSS– HELLISHEIðARVIRKJUN–REYKJAVIK
Day17
Enjoy a spectacular drive along Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls and see the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, well known for the eruption that generated the massive ash cloud in 2010. Stop in Hellisheiðarvirkjun, where you will visit the geothermal heat and electric POWER STATION. Arrive in Reykjavik.
Today’s Distance: 158 mi / 255 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
REYKJAVIK
Day18
Departures April 12-September 20 include LF a morning excursion by boat to watch whales in their natural habitat. This afternoon, join an optional excursion to the Blue Lagoon. Tonight, a farewell dinner has been prepared at one of the city’s fine restaurants to celebrate the success of your Icelandic journey.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
REYKJAVIK
Day19
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Radisson Blu Scandinavia
Superior First-Class
Set in a harbor-front location overlooking the Christianshavn district, this high-rise 544-room hotel offers contemporary, comfortable accommodation, three in-house restaurants with a choice of Thai, Italian & Danish cuisine, 2 bars, a casino and a fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.
Location
Amager Boulevard 70, Copenhagen, Denmark
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cable/Satellite
Scandic Aarhus City
Superior First-Class
This hotel is centrally located in Aarhus, within walking distance of shops and sights. Visit Aarhus' Old Town and the ARoS art museum with its famous Rainbow panorama. Find Aarhus' popular pedestrian street, "Stroget," with its shops and department stores such as Magasin du Nord and Salling, just outside the hotel.
Location
Ostergade 10, Aarhus, Denmark
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- Room Service
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
First Hotel G
First-Class
Conveniently situated, right in the heart of Gothenburg, this stylish 300 room smart design hotel has a warm inviting atmosphere and offers Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout. There is a sophisticated lobby restaurant/wine bar serving a fusion of International/Swedish cuisine and a lavish Champagne Bar for pre-dinner drinks . Leisure facilities include a well-equipped gym, sauna and wellness area.
Location
Nils Ericsonsplatsen 4, Goeteborg, Sweden
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
Radisson Blu Waterfront
Superior First-Class
Each of the hotel's 414 modern rooms boast comfortable elegant interiors by RPW Design. Guests enjoy dining in the on-site restaurant and bar.
Location
Nils Ericsson Plan 4, Stockholm, Sweden
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
Clarion Collection Hotel Plaza
First-Class
This modern 131-room hotel is situated on a main pedestrian street in the heart of Karlstad and offers complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout. Amenities include a fitness room, sauna, jacuzzi, restaurant and bar.
Location
Vastra Torggatan 2, Karlstad, Sweden
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Internet Access
Scandic Lillehammer
First-Class
Traditional Holiday & Conference Hotel set in 8-acre private park, near ski & riding schools, chairlift & Maihaugen Museum.
Location
Turisthotelivegen 6, Lillehammer, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Phone
- Television
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Voicemail
Fretheim
First-Class
Four-story Hotel located at scenic Aurlandfjord (a branch of the Sognefjord) with mountain backdrop.
Location
Postboks 63, Flam, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Hot Tub
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
First Hotel Marin
First-Class
First Hotel Marin is a classic hotel situated very centrally in Bergen. The hotel is located at the famous "Bryggen" in Bergen which is on UNESCO world-heritage list. Marin holds 152 well equipped rooms.
Location
Rosenkrantzgatan 8, Bergen, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Business Center
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
Thon Opera
First-Class
An ultra-contemporary 408-room hotel with playful styling and Free Wi-Fi access throughout. The stylish restaurant serves international cuisine with fabulous views over the Oslo Fjord and opera house and there is a lobby bar and fitness room.
Location
Dronning Eufemias Gate 4, Oslo, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Television
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
First-Class
Contemporary concrete & glass hotel in the heart of business district, near shopping, sports facilities & exhibition hall.
Location
Sudurlandsbraut 2, Reykjavik, Iceland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- ATM
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Desk
Klaustur
First-Class
This 57-room hotel offers modern Scandinavian comfort in close proximity to the magnificent Vatnajökull glacier and spectacular Sidufjoll mountains. Locally sourced ingredients are highlighted in the restaurant's dishes, and the cozy bar with outdoor terrace offers the perfect place to enjoy drinks and snacks.
Location
Klausturvegur 6, Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Iceland
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- ATM
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Window Opens
- Television
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
