The Royal Capitals – Guaranteed Departures

Project Description

7 DAYS ROUNDTRIP – ESCORTED TOUR

Enjoy this tour of the three royal capitals of Scandinavia, their unique characteristic and charm. Oslo, the Viking capital of Scandinavia, situated by its fjord of same name with this outstanding outdoors. Stockholm, with its pulse, beauty and amazing archipelago and Denmark’s capital Copenhagen – a culture and historical oasis. This tour is the perfect combination of history & culture.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN OSLO

Own arrangements on arrival and remainder of the day at leisure in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Evening welcome meeting with tour leader.

DAY 2: OSLO

Enjoy a 3 hour city tour of Oslo including the Vigeland Park with its 200 sculptures, a visit to Holmenkollen ski jump for a fantastic view over the city, and a walk on the Opera house (no entrances). Afternoon is at leisure to further explore Oslo and why not take one of the local ferries to Bygdoy peninsula and visit one of the many popular museums.

DAY 3: OSLO/STOCKHOLM (530 KM)

Travel towards Stockholm (train or bus), along the beautiful and idyllic countryside of Norway and Sweden. Arrival in Stockholm in the afternoon. Why not take the opportunity to feel the medieval atmosphere of the Old Town as you wander through its narrow streets, its historical and colored sights.

DAY 4: STOCKHOLM

The day starts out with a 3 hour city tour in Stockholm. The city is built on 14 islands and is affectionately known as Venice of the north. Must sees are, among others, the old city center of Gamla Stan, the seven-hundred-year-old cathedral of Stockholm, seat of the archbishop, as well as Storget Square (where the Stockholm Blood Bath took place) and Fjällgatan, where you will be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. (No entrances included). Afternoon is at leisure to further explore on your own some of the other best-kept secrets of this elegant city.

DAY 5: STOCKHOLM/COPENHAGEN (660 KM)

Depart to Copenhagen (train or bus) and travel to the enchanting capital of Denmark, Copenhagen. Travel south, across the lovely landscape of the Swedish countryside, via Malmø, situated by the coast and directly across from the Danish capital. The two cities are connected by one of the longest bridges in the world – the Øresund bridge. After crossing the bridge (and partly tunnel), your journey ends in Copenhagen. The remainder of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.

DAY 6: COPENHAGEN

Enjoy a 3 hr city tour through the Danish capital: the old waterfront district at “Nyhavn”,the royal palace at Amalienborg as well as the famous Little Mermaid statue (no entrances included). The afternoon and evening is ideal for a visit to the world famous theme park in the heart of Copenhagen, Tivoli (not included).