The name Scandinavia originally referred to the former Danish, now Swedish, region of Scania. Scandinavia and Scandinavian entered usage in the late 18th century, being introduced by the early linguistic and cultural Scandinavist movement.The majority of the population of Scandinavia are descended from several North Germanic tribes who originally inhabited the southern part of Scandinavia and spoke a Germanic language that evolved into Old Norse. Icelanders and the Faroese are to a significant extent descended from the Norse and are therefore often seen as Scandinavian. Finland is mainly populated by Finns, with a minority of approximately 5%[citation needed] of Swedish speakers. A small minority of Sami people live in the extreme north of Scandinavia.
DAY 1: Arrive Helsinki
Upon arrival in Helsinki, you will be transferred to the hotel in a private vehicle. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Helsinki
Day 2: Helsinki City Tour
Today after breakfast, go for the ultimate Hop on Hop Off sightseeing of Helsinki and discover the rich history of this capital city! You will see the best highlights such as TemppeliaUnited Kingdomio Church, Sibelius Monument and hear the true Story of Helsinki. You can hop on and off as much as you please and enjoy excellent views from a double- decker bus. Later in the evening proceed to Kotiharjun Sauna which is the last genuine wood-heated public sauna in Helsinki and has welcomed sauna-goers since 1928.
Overnight in Helsinki
DAY 3: Onto Stockholm by Cruise
After breakfast, the day is free to explore Helsinki on your own. Today you may have chance to experience the forest in the city on your own. In the evening transfer on your own to the cruise pier to board the cruise to Stockholm.
Overnight in Cruise
DAY 4: Stockholm – City tour
Disembark from the Cruise and transfer on your own from the pier to your hotel. Later see the whole of Stockholm. The guided sightseeing tour includes the most famous buildings and views over the city. City districts and famous sights such as Stockholm City Hall, the Royal Palace, stermalm, Gamla Stan (Old Town), Langholmen and The Royal Djurgarden are all part of this tour.
Overnight in Stockholm
DAY 5: Stockholm - Oslo by Train
Today take transfer on your own to the train station to embark your train which will take you to Oslo. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Oslo
DAY 6: Oslo – Flam (Norway in a Nutshell)
Today proceed on your own to the train station for your train to Flam. First board a train from Oslo to Myrdal and then take The Flam Railway which will go to Flam. You'll find beautiful Flam in the innermost sidearm of the World's deepest and second-longest fjord, the 204 kilometre long and 1308 meter deep Sognefjord. Surrounded by steep mountains, thundering waterfalls and narrow valleys, this area is a paradise for those who seek unique and spectacular experiences in nature.
Overnight in Flam
DAY 7: Flam – Bergen
After breakfast, take a transfer on your own to the pier of Flam. Today first take the Fjord cruise from Flam to Gudvangen and then take a bus from Gudvangen to Voss, followed by train from Voss to finally reach Bergen.
Overnight in Bergen
DAY 8: Bergen
Today morning discover Bergen’s highlights on City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour. Settle into a comfortable open-top bus and roam the city at your own pace, ticking through its highlights and getting on and off at any of the stops. You can also take a ride on the funicular to Mt. Fløien for panoramic views of the city and fjords way below.
Overnight in Bergen
DAY 9: Bergen – Oslo by train
-After breakfast, day is at leisure. Later in the afternoon take a train back to Oslo. On arrival at Oslo you will check in your hotel. The evening is at leisure.
Overnight in Oslo
DAY 10: Oslo – Copenhagen by cruise
Today morning you can enjoy the Oslo city tour. Later on transfer to the pier on your own to take the DFDS overnight cruise to Copenhagen. Entertainment, restaurants and shops on board offers a fantastic range of things to do for kids and adults.
Overnight in Cruise
DAY 11: Copenhagen – City tour
On arrival at Copenhagen, transfer to your hotel on your own. Later you can enjoy an extensive city tour covering all the major sights of the Danish Capital, including outside look of Carlsberg Glyptotek, canal district, the National Museum, Christiansborg Palace, the Old Stock Exchange, Kongens Nytorv, Royal Theatre, Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, Gefion Fountain and the Little Mermaid
Overnight in Copenhagen
DAY 12: Depart Copenhagen
Today you will be transferred to the airport by a private vehicle for your flight back home.
Important Note: The above itinerary is tentative and subjected to change without prior notice. We can also amend and tailor-made the above itinerary as per your requirement.
