Timeless Scandinavia
Timeless Scandinavia
Timeless Scandinavia
12 Days Starting in Copenhagen, Denmark and ending in Oslo, Norway
Visiting: Copenhagen, Vittaryd, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Vättern, Bergen, Flam Railway Museum, Geiranger, Oslo, Lillehammer
Tour operator:
Tour code:
G240ZN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
18 - 22
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Please advise request
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Take in splendid Copenhagen and see Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid alongside your Local Expert. Experience a true taste of Swedish culture as you dine at the Fotografiska Museum restaurant in Stockholm—a recipient of the prestigious Michelin Sustainability Emblem, honoring the delicious and organic meals served. Across the border in Norway, the Geiranger Fjord adventure showcases the world famous beauty of the pristine fjords. Choose either to get up close with cascading waterfalls on a boat tour, or enjoy a more leisurely guided kayak adventure—paddling at your pace through the crystal clear and calm waters.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 71 Nyhavn Copenhagen.
Meals Included: Dinner
Your Scandinavia tour begins by private transfer to the canal-side boutique hotel before dinner at the award-winning Høst Restaurant.
Day 2 : Highlights Of Copenhagen Relaxed Start
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 71 Nyhavn Copenhagen.
Meals Included: Breakfast
A Local Expert unlocks treasures from the Little Mermaid, Rosenborg Castle to the Renaissance Stock Exchange. Visit the Museum of the Amalienborg Palaces or the Torvehallerne food market sampling smørrebrød, the famous open-faced sandwich. Feel like you’ve stepped back in time at Tivoli’s enchanting amusement park.
Day 3 : Scenic Vittaryd Relaxed Start
Location: Copenhagen, Vittaryd
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Cross into Sweden on the Øresund Bridge and tunnel, the longest combined road and rail bridge in Europe. Check in to your 19th-century manor hotel in the Småland countryside.
Day 4 : Cross-Country To Stockholm
Location: Stockholm, Vittaryd, Gothenburg, Vättern
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hôtel Reisen by Hyatt
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy stunning views of Lake Vättern en route to your 5-star luxury hotel, Hôtel Reisen in Stockholm. Afterwards explore the photography museum. You are invited to attend one of Scandinavia’s most visited maritime museums, displaying the almost fully intact 17th century Vasa warship. On this VIP after-hours visit, you will be warmly welcomed with a glass of bubbly before embarking on a completely private museum tour. Dine at the Fotografiska Restaurant, honored with the Michelin Sustainability Emblem.
Day 5 : Highlights Of Stockholm
Location: Stockholm
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hôtel Reisen by Hyatt
Meals Included: Breakfast
Begin your sightseeing with viewing 18 million mosaic tiles of gold and colored glass glimmer at City Hall's dazzling Gyllene salen. Then, Golden Hall, and step into the Blå hallen, site of the prestigious yearly Nobel Prize banquets.
Day 6 : Majestic Bergen
Location: Bergen, Stockholm
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bergen Børs .
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Fly to Norway’s historic port city of Bergen. Be delighted by rows of primary-colored wooden houses set against a backdrop of deep fjords and green hills before indulging in dinner, perhaps feasting on local seafood.
Day 7 : Edvard Grieg's Bergen Relaxed Start
Location: Bergen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bergen Børs .
Meals Included: Breakfast
A Local Expert shares the sights and tastes of Bergen at the local Fish Market. Explore a former royal residence before a VIP visit to Troldhaugen, the former summer home of renowned composer and pianist Edvard Grieg.
Day 8 : The Flåm Railway And Geiranger
Location: Bergen, Flam Railway Museum, Geiranger
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Union Geiranger (Fjord view room).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Wind alongside snow-covered peaks, thundering waterfalls, dramatic fjords and red clapboard houses on the stunning Flåm Railway. Arrive in Geiranger at your hotel perched against a backdrop of fjords and mountains.
Day 9 : Fjord Adventure
Location: Geiranger
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Union Geiranger (Fjord view room).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The mythical beauty of Geiranger’s fjords awaits to be discovered from a nature-focused sightseeing boat. Cascading waterfalls and remote farms that cling to steep mountains. In the afternoon, a private tour of a Traditional Moll Farm with exquisite mountainous views has been crafted for you. An extraordinary journey into the centuries-old lifestyle of the Norwegians.
Day 10 : Cross-Country To Oslo
Location: Oslo, Lillehammer, Geiranger
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Oslo.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take in spectacular countryside and explore the Olympic town of Lillehammer en route to Oslo.
Day 11 : Highlights Of Oslo Relaxed Start
Location: Oslo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Oslo.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
See the medieval spires and ramparts of Oslo’s Akershus Fortress, the opulent Royal Palace, and stroll Frogner Park. Opt for a backstage tour of Oslo Opera House or take a bike ride before toasting your stylish Scandinavian journey at Oslo's renowned Sea port restaurants.
Day 12 : Farewell Oslo
Location: Oslo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Conclude your Copenhagen to Oslo luxury tour with a private transfer to Oslo Airport for your onward journey.
What's Included
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Meals
As detailed in itinerary.
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Additional Services
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary, available on departures with 15 or more guests. At every hotel, you'll be treated to seamless baggage handling, with prompt delivery inside your room. Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Complimentary airport transfers are included on start and end dates and when additional accommodation has been booked through Luxury Gold. Guests will be transferred with fellow Luxury Gold Travellers that arrive on the same flight. Complimentary, private train station transfers are included when train travel is included within the itinerary. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city of the itinerary, may be requested but are not guaranteed.
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Fully Guided
You will be escorted by one of our fine Travel Concierges, handpicked to serve as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Each guest can bring a single bag measuring no more than 77.5cm (30.5in) x 56cm (22in) x 32cm (12.5in) and weight not exceeding 50 lbs. (23kg). You can also bring one hand luggage bag that is no bigger than 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Hand luggage cannot have wheels or a telescopic handle.
If you wish to bring a second item of luggage, please request this at time of booking. Additional charges will apply. -
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in itinerary.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, English speaking tour guide on this tour.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Complimentary airport transfers are included on start and end dates and when additional accommodation has been booked through Luxury Gold. Guests will be transferred with fellow Luxury Gold Travellers that arrive on the same flight. Complimentary, private train station transfers are included when train travel is included within the itinerary. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city of the itinerary, may be requested but are not guaranteed.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Ensure you have a valid passport for all the countries you will visit or travel through; many countries require your passport to be valid for a longer period than the length of your stay (usually a minimum of 6 months), so check what applies to your itinerary. You might also need to obtain visas (depending on your nationality). Talk to your Embassy if you are unclear about what documentation you require.
It is a good idea to have copies of your passport details, insurance policy, visas and credit card numbers, keeping them separate from the originals and perhaps leaving an additional copy with someone at home. -
What is the maximum group size?
A max size of group is 22 guests.
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What is the tipping policy?
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Absolutely! We are very selective in who we work with and choose to only use hotels that take the health and well-being of our guests as seriously as we do and agree to meet expected guidelines and specifications. We only work with establishments that we are confident will consistently adhere to our standards.
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Which countries does Luxury Gold visit?
We offer incredible luxury trips in Europe, North America, South America, Hawaii, South-East Asia, the Indian sub-continent (including India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka), Australia and New Zealand.
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What other modes of transport does Luxury Gold use?
A Luxury Gold tour will include touring on high-speed trains, alpine cable cars, hydrofoils, river cruisers and horse-drawn carriages, in addition to our high-deck luxury coaches with extra legroom.
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Who travels with Luxury Gold?
We are delighted to welcome guests who have a shared love of travel, adventure, entertainment and exploration. A mix of solo travellers, couples, and groups of friends and family join us from all over the English-speaking world.
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What is the role of the Well-Being Director?
Working closely together with your Travelling Concierge, the Well-Being Director* will help make sure all necessary protocols are followed to ensure the health and wellbeing of all our guests. This includes our enhanced screening and hygiene protocols, complying with distancing and other requirements set by government authorities. They are also there to support our guests & answer any questions.
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Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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