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Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings as you explore many of northern Europe’s fascinating cities and scenic areas. This budget-minded northern European tour starts in Amsterdam with a canal cruise and ends in Bergen with guided sightseeing. Along the way, you’ll stay in Hamburg, Copenhagen area, Gothenburg, Oslo, and the Flam area.
One of the northern Europe and Scandinavia tour highlights is a breathtaking ride on the Flåm train, one of the world’s most scenic train rides, which passes through 20 tunnels and climbs to an elevation of 2,833 feet. Witness hypnotic waterfalls cascading down the side of steep, snowcapped mountains; rivers winding through deep gorges; farms on the side of steep slopes; and views of Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, where you’ll take a scenic cruise amid majestic mountains, fresh mountain air, and the spectacular landscape dotted with small, idyllic villages. Witness charming little fishing villages, rocky islands, and granite rocks along the scenic Skagerrak coastline from Gothenburg – Sweden’s second-largest city and one of Europe’s major seaports – to Oslo. Also enjoy the drive through Norway’s Hallingdal Valley with its splendid mountains, lakes, and rivers.
Guided sightseeing excursions are included in Amsterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Oslo, and Bergen. In the German town of Bremen – a Hanseatic city with a history dating back 1,200 years– you’ll see the Town Hall, built between 1405 and 1410. In Denmark, follow the Viking trail in Roskilde and in Norway, visit the Viking ship museum in Oslo. In Bergen, see the Bryggen Hanseatic wharf with foundations, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating to the 12th Century.
These are just a few of the many highlights of this value-minded tour to Scandinavia. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the beauty and wonderful memories.
Please note: 2021 itinerary is based on 2020 and is subject to change, but by booking today you will lock in your price. Full details will be confirmed in September 2020.
Highlights
Canal cruise, guided city tour
BREMEN Visit the Hanseatic city
HAMBURG Guided sightseeing
PUTTGARDEN-RØDBY Ferry crossing
ROSKILDE Visit
COPENHAGEN Guided city tour
ORESUND BRIDGE Crossing
HALMSTAD, GOTHENBURG and FREDERIKSTAD Visit
OSLO Guided city tour and Viking Ship Museum
FLÅM Train ride
SOGNEFJORD CRUISE
BERGEN Guided city tour
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 11 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM AREA, HOLLAND
Day1
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Meals included:
- Dinner
AMSTERDAM AREA
Day2
For centuries, this tiny nation of seafaring traders played a leading role in world history. It wrested 40% of its territory from the hostile sea, and produces a healthy agricultural surplus in the midst of Europe’s most densely populated area—yet Holland manages to remain quaint and scenic. Enjoy a CANAL CRUISE to see Amsterdam from water level. Complete the experience watching skilled craftsmen cut and polish precious stones at a DIAMOND CENTER, and following a Local Guide pointing out Amsterdam’s highlights on the included city tour. This afternoon, spend some time exploring on your own, or complete the experience with one of our optional excursions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
AMSTERDAM AREA–BREMEN, GERMANY–HAMBURG.
Day3
This morning, travel to the Hanseatic city of Bremen, which majestically straddles the Weser River. Settlements date back to the 7th century, but the city rose in prominence as trade with Norway, England, and the Netherlands increased in the 11th century. Bremen’s attractions include the opulent Town Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the massive, 15th-century statue of Roland, the city’s protector; the oldest wine cellar in Germany; and the bronze sculpture of the Bremen Town Musicians from the Grimm Brothers’ famous fairytale. Continue to Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest city, and arrive in time for an optional harbor cruise.
Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
HAMBURG–PUTTGARDEN-RØDBY FERRY–ROSKILDE, DENMARK–COPENHAGEN AREA
Day4
Your day begins with a guided tour of Hamburg, one of Germany’s greatest maritime cities. Marvel at the impressive Town Hall; the landmark St. Michael’s Church; the ruins of St. Nicholas’ Church; the unusual Elbe Philharmonic Hall; and more. Later, enjoy a pleasant FERRY ride from Puttgarden in Germany across the Fehmarn Belt Strait to Rødby, Denmark, and visit Roskilde, a former hub of Viking trade routes, with its UNESCO World Heritage site listed Gothic Cathedral. Arrive in Copenhagen.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
COPENHAGEN
Day5
During the Viking era, Copenhagen was just a small village. Now capital of Denmark, it is home to many fascinating landmarks, including the world-famous Little Mermaid sculpture. Enjoy an included city tour with a Local Guide. Round off the day with an interesting optional excursion.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
COPENHAGEN AREA–HALMSTAD, SWEDEN–GOTHENBURG
Day6
Via the ØRESUND BRIDGE, the longest road and rail bridge in Europe, travel across the strait that separates Denmark and Sweden. Stop in Halmstad on the Nissan River with its 17th-century castle. Walk along the stone streets of the town center, lined with cafés, and admire the Pablo Picasso sculpture, Female Head, before heading towards Gothenburg, Sweden’s thriving, second-largest city, which is one of Europe’s major seaports.
Today’s Distance: 205 mi/ 330 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GOTHENBURG–FREDERIKSTAD, NORWAY–OSLO.
Day7
Take the scenic route along the Skagerrak coastline to Frederikstad. Then cross the border into Norway and head for the capital city of Oslo.
Today’s Distance: 186 mi/ 300 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
OSLO.
Day8
Your guided sightseeing begins with stunning vistas of Akershus Castle, the 14th-century fortress guarding the harbor, followed by the VIKING SHIP MUSEUM, National Theater, Parliament, Royal Palace, Broadcasting House, and Gustav Vigeland’s distinctive sculptures in FROGNER PARK. This afternoon, enjoy leisure time to relax or explore on your own.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
OSLO–HØNEFOSS–FLÅ–GOL–FLÅM AREA
Day9
A scenic drive today through Hallingdal Valley via the peaceful village of Flå. Forest-clad dales and soaring mountain peaks are around every bend on your scenic journey to Gol, where we stop for a visit. Arrive in the quaint area of Flåm, nestled at the entrance to the stunning Aurlandsfjord.
Today’s Distance: 273 mi/ 440 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FLÅM AREA–SOGNEFJORD–BERGEN
Day10
Today, experience breathtaking Norway with a special treat! Start the day on the renowned FLÅM TRAIN to Myrdal, witnessing some of the world’s most scenic wilderness. Along the way, see mighty waterfalls, towering mountains, and verdant valleys. Later, a leisurely CRUISE showcases one of Norway’s most famous fjords, the SOGNEFJORD. Continue to Bergen through the heart of Fjordland.
Today’s Distance: 137 mi/ 220 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERGEN.
Day11
With fjords on one side and 1,000-foot-high Mount Fløyen on the other, Bergen is hailed as the “City of Seven Mountains.” Your guided sightseeing tour takes in the main sights, including the Bryggen Hanseatic wharf, one of the landmarks of Bergen’s bayside area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERGEN
Day12
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.
Hampton by Hilton Schipol
Superior Tourist-Class
The hotel is located a 4-minute train journey away from Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam's historical center is 20 minutes away. The facilities include free Wi-Fi, fitness center, and a restaurant serving international cuisine. All guestrooms are air-conditioned and have an LCD TV with international channels, a work desk, tea and coffee making facilities, a pillow menu, and bathrooms fitted with walk-in showers.
Location
Neptunusstraat 1, Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Climate Control
- Voicemail
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
Best Western Plus Amedia Amsterdam Airport
First-Class
Best Wester Plus Amedia Amsterdam Airport is an airport hotel located 35 minutes from the center of Amsterdam. It's easy to get to the city center by taking our free shuttle to the airport, and then the train to Central Station. The village of Aalsmeer with the world famous flower auction is reachable by foot in 15 minutes.
Location
Boeingavenue 333, Schiphol Rijk, Netherlands
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Phone
NH Altona Hamburg
First-Class
The NH Hamburg City is 15 min walking distance from the center of Hamburg. Many different nice restaurants and bars around the hotel; the NH Hamburg City is next to the Reeperbahn and to famous Musicals.
Location
Stresemannst 363, Hamburg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Alarm Clock
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
NH Collection Hamburg City
First-Class
The NH Hamburg City is 15 min walking distance from the center of Hamburg. Many different nice restaurants and bars around the hotel; the NH Hamburg City is next to the Reeperbahn and to famous Musicals.
Location
Feldstrasse 53/58, Hamburg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Ice Machine
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
Scandic Sluseholmen Copenhagen
First-Class
This modern hotel is located 5 km from downtown Copenhagen in Sydhavnen and offers a casual restaurant with menus reflecting its Nordic roots and a relaxing bar area with large-screen TV and pool table. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guest rooms and the city centre can easily be reached by public bus or water bus.
Location
Molestien 11, Copenhagen Sv, Denmark
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Currency Exchange
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Phone
- Desk
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
Park Inn Copenhagen Airport
Superior Tourist-Class
Park Inn by Radisson Copenhagen Airport is located close to the airport and 500 meters from the beach. City Centre is only 10 min away by metro and the metro station Femøren is right next to the hotel.
Location
171 Engvej, Copenhagen, Denmark
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Pool
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
First Kviberg Park
First-Class
Set above Gothenburg Central Station, this polished modern hotel is a 9-minute walk from the Göteborg Opera and 2 km from the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre.
Location
2-4 Krutvaegen, Goteborg, Sweden
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Television
Scandic Helsfyr
Superior Tourist-Class
Scandic Helsfyr is located in Oslo, a 6-minute walk from Helsfyr Metro Station and the airport shuttle bus. It offers free public parking upon availability and modern rooms with free WiFi.
Location
Stromsveien 108, Oslo, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Pay Movies
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
Scandic Sjolyst
First-Class
Staying at Scandic Sjolyst is very worthy, the hotel is located in a trendy area close to cafés, shops, restaurants and great outdoor spaces. Attractions such as the museums on Bygdoy and Vigeland Park are only a short walk from our hotel. Public transport is close by, and the surrounding area is perfect for outdoor activities.
Location
Sjolyst Plass 5, Oslo, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Dry Cleaning
- Free WiFi
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Television
Augustin Hotel
Tourist Class
The hotel combines traditional style with modern award-winning interior. All public areas and guest rooms have original pieces of graphic art, paintings and sculptures, which gives the hotel a contemporary and distinct feel. The hotel has a comfortable lobby and a small library where you can enjoy coffee and tea for free. In the evening you can also relax in the 400 years old wine cellar ¿Altona wine bar¿ which offers the best wine selection in Bergen and an à la carte menu.
Location
C Sundtsgt 22-24, Bergen, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Dry Cleaning
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Wake-Up Calls
Thon Bristol
Superior Tourist-Class
Thon Hotel Bristol Bergen is located in the city center of Bergen, and everything the city has to offer is within walking distance. Just 2 minutes to the famous fish market, and 5 minutes to the funicular rail taking you up the mountain for the best view of the city.
Location
Torgalmenningen 11, Bergen, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Phone
