12D Spectacular Scandinavia and Fjord Cruise

HIGHLIGHTS

3 Countries

Sweden, Norway, Denmark

11 Cities

Stockholm, Karlstad, Oslo, Hamar, Andalsnes, Geiranger, Sognefjord, Bergen, Hardangerfjord, Al, Copenhagen

Includes:

Return economy class airfare with airport taxes & fuel charges

Accommodation, meals & transfers as per the itinerary

Licensed tour guide & driver

Sightseeing & admission fees as per itinerary

Complimentary basic travel insurance plan for Singapore citizens / residents / employment pass holders

ITINERARY

DAY 1: SINGAPORE - STOCKHOLM

Highlights:

City Hall, Vasa Museum, Gamla Stan

Troop down to Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Stockholm, capital of Sweden. Start your exploration with a visit to City Hall. Apart from the numerous rooms, you will set your eyes on the glorious Golden Hall, venue of the annual Nobel Prize Dance. Next, proceed to Vasa Museum, where you will learn more about the Vasa – one of the best-preserved 17th century ship in the world and a unique art treasure. Continue on to oldest part of the city, an island called Gamla Stan or old town in Swedish. Stroll through the picturesque old town to admire its cluster of beautifully preserved old buildings and narrow streets which formed the city during the 16th to 18th centuries.

DAY 2: STOCKHOLM - KARLSTAD

Highlights:

Old Stone Bridge

Today, transfer to Karlstad for your overnight stay. Located on Vanern, Sweden’s largest lake, this city is home to the country’s 2nd-largest lake port. Make the stop at the old stone bridge, also known as Östra Bron, Sweden’s longest stone arch bridge with 168 metres and twelve spans.

DAY 3: KARLSTAD - OSLO - HAMAR

Highlights:

Oslofjord, City Hall, Akershus Fortress, Vigeland Sculpture Park

Bid farewell to Sweden as you cross over to Norway, a rugged and mysterious country with its landscape comprising vast swathes of blue glaciers, dramatic peaks and deep fjords. Continue your journey to Oslo, the capital city of Norway and embark on a city tour, starting from the Oslofjord and the City Hall. Make a photo stop at Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle located strategically at the tip of the headland, completed at the turn of the 13th century. Lastly, stroll along the iconic Vigeland Sculpture Park, consisting of more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and iron. Tonight, transfer to Hamar for your overnight stay.

DAY 4: HAMAR - ANDALSNES - TROLLSTIGEN - GEIRANGER

Highlights:

Eagle Road, Geirangerfjord, Trolls Path Viewpoint, Trollstigen

Today, enjoy a scenic drive along the famed Eagle Road, the steepest stretch of road up the mountain side from Geiranger towards Eidsdal. This fascinating road swings through 11 hairpin bends up from the Geirangerfjord and up to the highest point on the stretch, 620 metres above sea level at Korsmyra. Enroute, stop at the Trolls Path Viewpoint, where you can enjoy a magnificent view over the Trollstigen, a serpentine mountain road in the Rauma municipality. Head to Geiranger region for your overnight stay.

Note

The Eagle Road, Trollstigen, and Trolls Path Viewpoint will only be accessible from end-May to October, depending on suitable road conditions due to the amount of snow and possible avalanche danger in the surrounding mountains. The opening date varies from year to year.

For groups departing in April to mid-May, Trollstigen and Trolls Path Viewpoint will be replaced with Trollveggen (Troll Wall).

DAY 5: GEIRANGER - SOGNEFJORD

Highlights:

Sognefjord, Briksdal

Today, make your journey towards the Sognefjord region, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. Stop by Briksdal, if time and weather permits, you may wish to join an optional troll car excursion to Briksdal Glacier. Hop on to the unique troll cars which brings you to the stand about 700 metres away from the glacier. Here, you can enjoy a nice stroll to the glacier, into Jostedal Glacier National Park. Continue your journey through Fjaeland. Tonight, spend your night in a fjord hotel at Sognefjord region.

DAY 6: SOGNEFJORD - GUDVANGEN - FLAM - BERGEN

Highlights:

Naeroyfjord, Sognefjord, Tvindefossen

Today, board the scenic fjord cruise from Gudvangen to see Naeroyfjord and discover the spectacular UNESCO-listed fjord landscape of Sognefjord. With its snow-clad summits juxtaposed against narrow alleys and dramatic waterfalls, let the gorgeous views make your hearts flutter. Next, journey on to fascinating Flam. If you are in the mood for more discovery, hop on board Flam Railway at your own expense, where the unforgettable journey between high mountains and the fjord makes for one scenic affair to remember. Continue your journey to Bergen via Voss, the capital of Norway during the 12th and 13th centuries and the early 17th century. En route, make a stop at Tvindefossen, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Norway.

DAY 7: BERGEN - HARDANGERFJORD - ÅL

Highlights:

Bryggen, Hakon’s Hall, Fish Market, Hardangerfjord, Voringsfossen, Hardanger Bridge

Start off your day in atmospheric Bergen, and enjoy a stroll in Bryggen, the old wharf of Bergen and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The very first buildings in Bergen were built by the harbour, and this area has for centuries been a lively and central part of the city. View Hakon’s Hall, the largest and most imposing building of the royal residency in the 13th-century, and do not forget to shop for fresh seafood at the popular Fish Market. Continue your day with a scenic drive through Hardangerfjord region, filled with beautiful waterfalls en-route. Stop by Voringsfossen, where you can enjoy an impressive sight of water dropping from the Hardangervidda plateau drop to the valley of Mabodalen. Continue your journey and cross over the Hardanger Bridge, Norway’s longest suspension bridge that links Bruravik to Brimnes. Tonight, transfer to Ål for your overnight stay.

DAY 8: ÅL - OSLO - COPENHAGEN

This morning, make your way back to Oslo. Spend some time at leisure before you board an overnight cruise to Scandinavia’s largest and liveliest city Copenhagen, capital of Denmark and burial place of Hans Christian Andersen, renowned children’s author.

DAY 9: COPENHAGEN

Highlights:

Amalienborg Palace, Little Mermaid, Gefion Fountain

Upon arrival in Copenhagen, pay homage to the resplendent Danish sights by embarking on a sightseeing tour which includes a visit to Amalienborg Palace, which is the winter home of the Danish royal family. View the fabled Little Mermaid bronze sculpture by Edvard Eriksen which has emerged over time as icon and embodiment of the spirit of Copenhagen. The sculpture has been set on a rock just off the shore since 1913 and is inspired by one of Hans Christian Anderson’s fairytales. See also the magnificent Gefion Fountain, the largest monument in Copenhagen and used by many as a wishing well. Drive around Nyhavn which means new harbour, one of the most famous entertainment streets in Copenhagen. Note If Amalienborg Palace is closed, it will be replaced with a visit to Rosenborg Palace.

DAY 10: COPENHAGEN

Spend the day at leisure. You may wish to join an optional North Zealand excursion at your own expense. You will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful Renaissance Frederiksborg Castle and the UNESCO-listed Kronborg Castle, immortalized as Elsinore in William Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet”.

DAY 11: COPENHAGEN - SINGAPORE

If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

DAY 12: ARRIVE IN SINGAPORE