11-Nights Timeless Scandinavia

11 nights from: $9,375

Timeless Scandinavia
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 an exciting RIB boat ride through the crystal clear waters.


Dining Summary

• 7 Dinner (D)
• 11 Breakfast (B)

• Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Copenhagen: Join your Local Expert for a visit to the Amalienborg Palaces, home to the Danish royal family and Crown Prince. These four identical palaces frame an octagonal courtyard where the changing of the guard ceremony takes place daily at noon.
• Copenhagen: Visit the Torvehallerne food market with a Local Expert and try smørrebrød, the famed open faced sandwich and a delicious Danish pastry.
• Geiranger: Enjoy an adrenaline-filled RIB boat experience.
• Geirangerfjord: Embark on an adrenaline-fuelled, fun and informative boat ride as you take a closer look at cascading waterfalls and remote mountain farms.
• Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Oslo: Visit the modern Oslo Opera House and learn about its architecture, stage technology and get a glimpse behind the scenes and find out what happens before the curtain rises.
• Oslo: Take part in a scenic bike ride through the lesser know areas of Oslo. Cycle the Askerselva River Path and admire the street art, discover the city waterfalls and visit the trendy neighborhoods of Grünerløkka and Sørenga.

• Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
• In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
• Included at all hotels.
• Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
• Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
• On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
• Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
• Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

• Copenhagen: Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at Høst, an elegant restaurant serving contemporary Nordic cuisine in the heart of the city. Fresh Nordic ingredients and seasonal greens set the scene. With a focus on sustainable practices Høst works towards reducing food waste, reducing their CO2 footprint and have invested in a solar cell park.
• Stockholm: Dine at the Fotografiska Museum Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a mouthwatering, creative and sustainability-driven dinner. Honored with the Michelin Sustainability Emblem, Fotografiska is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience serving organic, plant-based meals with a mission to inspire a more conscious world.
• Bergen: Tonight you can indulge in a delicious local Seafood Dinner.
• Oslo: Raise a glass and toast to your Scandinavian adventure during your dinner at one of the city's top restaurants, Oslo's renowned Grand Café. Feast on modern Nordic cuisine as you reminisce on the majesty of the fjords.

• Geiranger: There is no better scenic location, than the Hotel Union Geiranger. Luxury Gold guests enjoy upgraded rooms set against a fabulous backdrop of breathtaking fjord scenery and mountains.

• Geiranger: In the afternoon, immerse yourself in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on a traditional Moll farm, where you'll step into a collection of beautifully preserved Norwegian farmhouses that capture rural life as it was over a century ago. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, enjoy stories from your hosts about farm life and local traditions, all while savoring authentic Norwegian delicacies.

• Copenhagen: Explore this modern seafront city with your Local Expert, home to the happiest people in the world. See Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid on the harbor and the imposing Christiansborg Palace, where parliament sits.
• Copenhagen: Make the most of the long summer nights at the glittering Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous entertainment park, full of fantasy, fun and charm.
• Oresund Bridge: Cross this magnificent feat of engineering that links Denmark and Sweden in spectacular fashion. Join the millions who have traversed the longest road and rail bridge in Europe since June 2000, and spot the artificial island with its unique ecosystem.
• Vattern: As you journey across the stunning Swedish countryside, take a moment to admire the serene beauty of this picturesque lake, mentioned in Samuel Johnson's 'The Idler.' The water here is so fresh that you can drink it from any point.
• Stockholm: Visit the Vasa Museum for a VIP exclusive after-hours visit. This fascinating museum houses the world-famous Vasa Galleon, the world's best preserved 17th century warship that was salvaged after 333 years on the sea bed near Stockholm.
• Stockholm:
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The Smaaland area, located about 225 mi/360 km southwest of Stockholm, is often called the Glass District or the Kingdom of Crystal. The fairly compact area's several towns are all home to glass-making plants. About 20 of the factories, all within a short drive of one another, offer free tours. Most have shops selling their wares, including inexpensive, irregular pieces. Free Smaaland Travel
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The most recognized producers are Orrefors (http://www.orrefors.com) and Kosta Boda (http://kostaboda.com). In addition, the town of Vaxjo sponsors a glass museum and an emigration museum, which depicts Swedish emigration to the U.S. in the 19th century. http://www.vaxjotourist.com.

Nearby, the coastal town of Kalmar has a fortress, where old maritime artifacts are displayed, and Jonkoping, once the center of the matchstick industry, has the offbeat Museum of Matches. If you're interested in learning about handmade paper, visit the town of Lessebo.

Buyers and browsers may want to spend two days in the area.