Traveling through Denmark and Norway. Organized tour from Ofir Tours Denmark, Norway, Sweden Amazing Scandinavia: Denmark, Sweden, Norway
Tours to Scandinavia from Moscow 2019
Finding Hygge - Norway, Denmark, Sweden (airplanes included)
Tour cost: on request
Hygge is a true Scandinavian exoticism that has recently become popular all over the world. But no one can say exactly what it is: comfort, harmony, simple little things that give a feeling of happiness, ease of life, delicious food, or maybe all together. We will have a pleasant trip around Norway, Denmark, Sweden in a comfortable minibus, we will be enchanted ancient cities and fortresses, we will visit cozy restaurants, hotels with an almost homely atmosphere, and see the stunning nature of Scandinavia. Pleasant company and interesting stories from the guide will help you understand true essence the Hygge phenomenon, and in addition they will introduce you to the most beautiful places and iconic landmarks of the Scandinavian countries, we will learn all the intricacies of the Scandinavian interior and breathe in the fresh sea air. The trip will make your life a little more Scandinavian, you will find out exactly what Hygge is for you personally.
1 day. Bergen - Eidfjord - Norheimsund
Arrival in Bergen.
Sightseeing tour around town.
Departure to Hardangerfjord to Norheimsund, overnight at a hotel on the shore of the fjord.
In the summer, when the sun doesn't set for long enough, a beautiful sunset on the shore of the fjord with a glass of your favorite drink will give you an atmosphere of serenity.
Day 2. Norheimsund - Bergen - Hirtshals - 330 km
We will drive along the beautiful Hardangerfjord, enjoy the views of its gardens, and take several small cruises to see the splendor of nature from the water.
13:30 cruise ship departure from Bergen to Hirtshals, Denmark
Along the way, beautiful landscapes of the fjord and southern parts of Norway await us, beautiful Stavanger, by the way, this is where the history of this northern country. Centuries-old historical heritage Vikings and a touch of modernity create unique image Stavanger. Thanks to the special atmosphere of the Middle Ages, tourists love this city very much. In 2008 he was awarded the title Capital of Culture Europe. The amazing combination of architectural monuments with landscapes of mountains, sea and famous fjords makes this place extremely interesting and memorable.
Day 3. Hirtshals, Skagen, Aarhus, Kolding - 360 km
7.30 Hirtshals, Skagen, Aarhus 185 km –2 hours
In the morning we will go to Skagen. This is the most northern city Denmark and looks like a romantic fishing village on the northern cape of Jutland. Here is also one of the most fashionable famous resorts- Gammel-Skagen.
Skagen is famous for its sand dunes, attracting tourists. For centuries, sea winds have been moving the sands, filling cities and towns.
Next we are waiting for Aarhus, which is the second largest and most important city in Denmark, as well as the “Capital” of Eastern Jutland. This is a large industrial and shopping mall founded more than eight centuries ago, Aarhus is an important cultural center modern Denmark. The largest university and the famous drama theater are located here.
And at the end of the day we will see one of the most cozy cities in Denmark - Kolding. We'll stay in a hotel on the fjord shore
Day 4 Kolding - Odense - Egeskov - Copenhagen - 270 km
You will visit Odense - a city with a fascinating history, it was here that the world-famous storyteller G.H. was born and spent his childhood and youth. Andersen. You will visit the Andersen House Museum, which contains the writer’s personal belongings, manuscripts and letters, illustrations for fairy tales and applications, and his personal library. The guide will tell you the story of how the son of a simple poor shoemaker turned into a famous and respected man. From Odense you will go to Egeskov Castle - one of the most beautiful in Denmark, built in the 16th century. The castle is surrounded by beautiful landscape parks and gardens. One
from interesting attractions is a Chinese reed labyrinth. There are five museums on the castle grounds. Real hygge. And, of course, at the end of the day, the majestic Copenhagen.
Sightseeing tour of Copenhagen.
You will get acquainted with the most interesting sights of Copenhagen: beautiful building the Danish Parliament - Kristjansborg, the majestic palace of Queen Margaret - Amalienborg, the monument to Bishop Absalon - the founder of the city, the Nyhavn Quarter ( New Harbor), Andersen's house, the Little Mermaid statue, the Marble Church and the Gefjon fountain and other places in this fabulous city.
Day 5 Copenhagen
He admires the tiled roofs and a huge amount spiers This is where it is concentrated greatest number architectural, sculptural and other historical values of the country. You can see the monument to the Little Mermaid, Christianborg and Rosenborg castles, and the royal residence of Amalienborg. And when you get bored, you can have fun on the rides of one of the very first amusement parks in Europe - Tivoli Park.
For extra charge
Tour of the castles of North Zealand
We will visit two of the most famous castles in Denmark - Kronborg - Hamlet's castle and Frederiksborg Castle - the summer residence of the Danish royal family.
As you visit Kronborg and enjoy the stunning surroundings, you will understand why William Shakespeare chose it as the setting for his famous tragedy Hamlet. Among the most characteristic elements of the castle's architecture are the austere facades, corner towers, the Trumpeters' Tower, and the mythological "Sleeping Viking" who guards Denmark.
Frederiksborg Castle - the "Peace" castle, built to commemorate the end of numerous wars with Sweden - is the current summer residence of Queen Margarethe II. Frederiksborg is famous for the special richness of its interiors in the neoclassical and rococo styles, among which the excellent festivities hall, located under the dome of the royal palace, stands out.
Day 6 Copenhagen-Malmo-Gothenburg - 315 km
Let's start our day with the famous Oresund Bridge-tunnel connecting Denmark and Sweden. By the way, this is the longest combined road and railroad bridge in Europe. In Malmo we will walk through the streets of a medieval merchant city, visit St. Peter's Church, built at the beginning of the 14th century, see the remains of the once powerful city fortifications, the former royal residence of Malmo and learn about insidious conspiracies, coups d'etat and Everyday life inhabitants of the city.
Further our path will pass along the coast, we will see snow-white beaches, let's taste local delicacies. And at the end of the day Gothenburg awaits us. Gothenburg is the capital of the southwestern coast of Sweden, sunny and cozy, conducive to real relaxation. These are the best culinary traditions of Sweden, based on the use of seafood. It is a fishing center for shrimp, lobster, mussels and oysters. A fish market, seafood restaurants and the atmosphere of a city by the sea, surrounded by an archipelago and islands, filled with a leisurely country atmosphere.
Day 7 Gothenburg - Oslo -293 km
There is something that Sweden can boast of over its equally Nordic brethren, the Danes and Norwegians, and that is their attitude to food. The freshest seafood, unrivaled chefs combined with stunning scenery and world-renowned restaurants make the Gothenburg Archipelago region, also known as the West Coast, or Bohuslän, a unique culinary destination.
The west coast of Sweden is made up of thousands of islands scattered in the coastal waters, a blue-blue sea, sun, whitewashed rocks and salty spray, simple and picturesque fishing villages,
which are adjacent to powerful medieval fortresses, as well as modern spa hotels, conference centers and yacht clubs. This is how we will start our day, delicious.
And in the evening, we will taste Norwegian cuisine in one of the restaurants in Oslo.
Day 8 Oslo - Moscow
Oslo is a unique city and not at all because it was chosen as the capital of Norway. Oslo is contradictory from the very first street to the last house. Despite its centuries-old history, most of the buildings in the city are newly built, and the beautiful hills are combined with forests and islands. The city of Oslo includes not only mainland, located on a fjord, but also 40 islands, each of which can bewitch with its artistry.
Review ex. in Oslo.
Flight to Moscow
Included in the tour price :
Accommodation along the route in hotels of the selected category with breakfast ( Buffet) Medical insurance
Guide-driver services
One excursion as part of the project "We are Vikings"
Travel in a comfortable minibus along the route
Direct flight Aeroflot, Moscow-Oslo-Moscow. Domestic flight Oslo-Bergen
Additional services
Optional excursions
1 day. Arrival in Copenhagen
Arrival in Copenhagen, private transfer to the hotel (not included, can be ordered separately).
From 20:00 to 22:00 hours. A Russian-speaking assistant will be at the disposal of tourists in the hotel lobby to convey information about the tour. For those arriving later, tour information will be provided to reception.
Day 2. Copenhagen
Panoramic tour of Copenhagen by bus with a Russian-speaking guide.
You will get to know the most interesting sights of Copenhagen: majestic palace Queen Margaret - Amalienborg, the ancient building of the Danish Parliament - Kristjansborg, the Nyhavn quarter (New Harbour), Tivoli Park (visual inspection), Rosenborg Castle with the Royal Park - the former royal residence (entrance tickets included) and, of course, the Little Mermaid statue.
Return to the hotel. Free time.
Overnight at the Arp-Hansen Hotel Hotel The Square / Radisson Blu Scandinavia or similar.
Day 3. Overnight cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo
Breakfast in the hotel.
In the afternoon, transfer to the port with a Russian-speaking assistant and departure by DFDS ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo. Accommodation in interior cabins.
Dinner and overnight on the ferry.
Day 4 Oslo - Dumbos/Vogo (335 km)
Breakfast on the ferry.
Panoramic tour of Oslo by bus with a Russian-speaking guide.
You will see the Royal Palace, the Dome Cathedral, the Town Hall, which hosts the annual Nobel Prize ceremony, the Gustav Vigeland sculpture park and the Viking Ship Museum.
After the excursion, departure to the central part of Norway. The route runs along the big lake Norway - Mjøsa, then through the city of Lillehammer, famous for the Winter Olympics held here in 1994, and the picturesque Gudbrandsdalen valley, stretching 230 km from Lake Mjøsa to the Romsdalen valley, and known as the birthplace of Peer Gynt, the romantic hero of G. Ibsen's poem. Stop in Ringebu for an external inspection of a wooden church from the 13th century.
Ringeby pillar church - the oldest religious building cities. The date of its construction dates back to the 13th century. Ringeby is one of the remaining intact wooden churches Norway, belongs to cultural heritage countries. This church is considered one of the largest stave churches in Norway that has survived to this day.
Dinner and overnight at Vaga hotel / Scandic Dombas or similar.
Day 5 Dumbos - Åndalsnes - Trollstigen - Ålesund (295 Km)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to Ålesund.
Optional. Ride on the Raumabana panoramic train (reserved and paid for in advance when booking the tour).
Departure from Dumbos to Åndalsnes along one of the most spectacular and beautiful scenic railways in Europe - Raumabana, via the national natural Park Dovre and the Romsdalen valley
The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. The route is 114 km long, at an altitude of 655 meters above sea level, passes through 6 tunnels (the longest tunnel is Stavem - 1340 m, built in the form of a horseshoe and is unique in its kind) and many bridges (Kylling Bru - this is a magnificent and most the famous stone bridge in Norway, and the view that opens from it over the Rauma River to the Romsdal Valley is considered the main attraction of this route). Through the panoramic windows of the train you will be able to see mountain range"Troll Wall", waterfalls and lakes, wild and breathtaking landscapes of this region.
Then the route continues along the famous “Staircase or Troll Road”.
An exciting journey along the famous "Troll Road" (Trollstigen) is one of the most popular tourist routes Norway. This road was built in 1936, it climbs the mountain slope in eleven steep serpentine loops with a height difference of 12%. Halfway up the climb you will cross the bridge over the Stigfossen waterfall (180 m high), and at the top of the road - an observation deck, you will be able to see a panorama of the entire valley with the Stigfossen and Tverrdalsfossen waterfalls.
The route along the "Troll Road" can be replaced with an alternative if weather conditions do not allow safe passage here.
Drive through the Valldal Valley (also called the “strawberry valley”) along the national road, then along the breathtaking Storfjord. Arrival in Ålesund.
Situated on three islands, completely destroyed by fire in 1904 and rebuilt in the Jugend or Art Nouveau style, Ålesund is one of the most interesting and popular holiday centers in the “realm of the fjords”. Stop at an observation deck with panoramic views of Ålesund.
Dinner and overnight at Quality Waterfront Hotel / Thon Alesund / Scandic Parken or similar.
Day 6 Ålesund - Geirangerfjord cruise - Briksdal Glacier - Luen/Geiranger (271 Km)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to Geiranger. The road along the Storfjord will be replaced by a small ferry crossing Linge - Eisdal, then along the Eisdalen valley we will drive to the observation deck in front of the mountain serpentine "Road of Eagles", from where a bird's eye view of one of the most beautiful fjords in Norway - Geirangerfjord - opens up.
From Geiranger the cruise to Hellesylt begins. During an hour-long cruise, you will see picturesque high-mountain farms, mountain serpentines, and powerful waterfalls “7 Sisters”, “Groom”, “Bride’s Veil”.
Departure to the Briksdal glacier. Moving along the deep lake Europe - Hornindalsvatn, and then along the Nordfjord to the Jostedalsbreen National Nature Park. There will be an opportunity to do good walking(6 km) to the alpine lake, which lies at the foot of the Briksdalsbreen glacier, or take an electric car - Briksdal Troll car (reserved and paid in advance when booking), and then walk 15-20 minutes to the lake.
You can also relax in a picturesque place in a cafe and buy souvenirs.
The Briksdal Glacier is part of the Jöstedal Glacier. The glacier slopes down from 1200m into the Briksdalen Valley, which attracts around 300,000 visitors every year to wander the blue snow of the glacier!
Arrival in Geiranger / Luen.
Dinner and overnight at Geiranger hotel (Geiranger)/ Loenford (Loen) or similar.
Day 7 Luen / Geiranger - Sognefjord cruise - Bergen (295 Km)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to Kaupanger, cruise along the Sognefjord and Neurofjord. End of the cruise in Gudvangen.
Sognefjord is the largest fjord in Norway and the second largest in the world. Sognefjord is famous for its “sleeves,” the most famous of which is the 17-kilometer-long Neurofjord.
Continuation of the route along the incredible mountain serpentine of Stalheimskleiva, consisting of 13 sharp turns. The serpentine offers stunning views of the Sivlefossen and Stalheimfossen waterfalls. Next, stop at the Tvindefossen waterfall and drive to Bergen.
Free time in Bergen.
Overnight at Thon Rozenkranz / Scandic Bergen City / Zander K / Radisson Blu Norge or similar.
Day 8 Bergen - Hardangerfjord - Ulvik/Lufthus (155 Km)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Panoramic tour of Bergen by bus with a Russian-speaking guide.
Norway's second largest city by the sea, Bergen is filled with history and tradition, imbued with charm and atmosphere small town. During the tour you will see Bryggen - the port part of the city with old shops and wooden houses bright colors, then an external inspection of the Bergenhus fortress, church
St. Mary's and Rosencrantz Tower. We will also visit the famous Edvard Grieg Museum "Trollhaugen".
Transfer to Ulvik along the national tourist road along the majestic Hardangerfjord with a stop at Steinsdalsfoss waterfall.
Dinner and overnight at Brakanes (Ulvik) / Ullensvang (Lofthus) / Quality Voeringfoss (Eidfjord) / Stalheim hotel (Stalheim) or similar.
Day 9 Ulvik/Lufthus - Oslo (345 Km)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Departure to Oslo via the Hardangervidda mountain plateau with a stop at the Vøringsfossen waterfall.
Vøringsfossen is the most famous Norwegian waterfall. The height difference from the surface of the water in the river flowing into the fjord to sea level is 182 meters. While in free fall river water It covers only 145 meters, and the rest of the distance it rolls down the rock at a steep slope.
Arrival in Oslo.
Overnight at the Scandic Solli hotel or similar.
Day 10 Departure from Oslo.
Breakfast in the hotel.
Private transfer to the airport (not included, can be ordered separately).
Included in cost:
accommodation in 4* / 3* hotels according to the program in standard rooms with breakfast
5 dinners (3 courses or buffet) per itinerary, excluding drinks
tourist bus and transfers according to the program
assistant on the day of arrival
Russian speaking escort in Norway from 4 to 9 days
Russian-speaking guide for excursions in Copenhagen, Oslo and Bergen
visiting museums (entrance fees included): Vasa Museum in Stockholm, Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen, Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, Edvard Grieg Museum in Bergen
cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo, inside cabins (DFDS)
Geirangerfjord cruise, Geiranger - Hellesylt
Sognefjord cruise, Kaupanger-Gudvangen
Linge-Eisdal ferry
toll bridge over Hardangerfjord
toll roads in Norway
Additional options (booked and paid in advance):
individual transfers from/to the airport
tickets to high speed trains from/to the airport
travel on the Norwegian Raumabana Railway: Dumbos - Åndalsnes
Briksdal Troll cars - ascent with electric vehicles to the glacier
World famous picturesque Norwegian fjords, thundering waterfalls and clear lakes, as well as unique ancient historical and architectural monuments of three capitals at once - Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo. This is just a small part of what awaits you on a grand tour of Scandinavia. We invite you to go on a journey that will forever leave a mark on your memory and heart. The tour route includes stops at the most impressive places in the region, relaxation in comfortable hotels and the accompaniment of an experienced guide.
When booking at least 2 months before the start of the tour, there is a discount early booking! Full payment for the tour after confirmation.
Amazing Scandinavia: Denmark, Sweden, Norway
Tour route: Stockholm - Sigtuna - Orebro - Oslo - Sognefjord - Aurlandsfjord - Nørøyfjord cruise - Bergen - Hardangerfjord - Stalheimskleiva serpentine - Boyabrin glacier - Nordfjord - Briksdal glacier - Geirangerfjord cruise - Ålesun - Troll Road - Raumabanen - Lillehammer - Oslo - Copenhagen - Old city- The Little Mermaid - Castles of North Zealand - Copenhagen - Roskilde - New areas of Copenhagen and the town of Drager - Copenhagen Airport.
Tour dates in 2020:1.05 - May holidays , 26.06, 10.07, 17.07, 24.07, 31.07, 7.08, 21.08, 11.09.
Tour duration: 10 days / 9 nights.
Tour cost per person:
Tour program
Day 1. Stockholm Airport (Arlanda, ARN) - Stockholm
Arrival at the airport Stockholm. Individual transfer from Stockholm airport to the hotel (additional).
Overnight at a hotel in the center of Stockholm, Scandic No53 or similar hotel.
Day 2. Stockholm - Sigtuna - Orebro - Oslo
Breakfast in the hotel. Sightseeing tour of Stockholm. During the excursion you will visit old town, Gamla Stan, learn the history of the founding of the city, stroll through the cozy streets medieval city. Mandatory point of the excursion - Royal Palace. You will also see the Parliament building, numerous embankments and observation platforms.
Moving to ancient capital Sweden Sigtuna. You will see the ruins of the Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, built in the 12th century, where merchants from Kyiv and Novgorod who traded with the Vikings often visited, and you will stroll along the ancient pedestrian street Stura gatan with its colorful wooden houses, you will see the rune stones of the first Vikings.
After a walk around Sigtuna, transfer to Orebro, stop at Orebro Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Scandinavia.
Moving to Oslo.
Overnight at a hotel in the center of Oslo, Comfort Hotel Karl Johan or similar hotel.
Day 3. Oslo - Sognefjord
Breakfast in the hotel. Sightseeing combined tour of Oslo. During the tour you will see modern Opera building, Parliament building, Royal Palace, Akershus fortress, visit City Hall, where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place, you will drive along the famous Aker Brygge embankment with moored yachts and famous fish restaurants.
Transfer by bus to the area Sognefjord. On the way, stop near a wooden frame church in Borgunne- a building with a triple nave and original decorations. The church, built between 1180 and 1250, is considered one of the most striking examples of medieval Scandinavian architecture. It has been preserved almost in its original form.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at a hotel on the shores of Sognefjord, Laerdal hotel or similar hotel.
Day 4. Sognefjord
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to Nærøyfjord according to one of the most beautiful roads Norway - Aurlandswegen, which is otherwise called the “Snowy Road” due to the fact that even in summer there is often snow along it.
Or, depending on weather conditions, moving around Laerdal tunnel, the longest road tunnel in the world with a length of 24.5 km. Its highlight is the lighting: due to the fact that the tunnel expands every 6 km, the mountainous space inside it is filled with a special light.
Stop at the observation deck Stegastein, with breathtaking views of Aurlandsfjord. Arrival at Flåm.
Additionally:
Cruise by Neroyfjord- the narrowest and most picturesque part of Sognefjord. Nørøyfjord is the narrowest and most famous fjord in the world. The surrounding mountains soar upward, thereby creating a special atmosphere. Nørøyfjord is surrounded by mountains reaching 1,700 m in height, and at its narrowest point it is only 300 m wide. Fjord included in the list World Heritage UNESCO.
Travel around Flåm railway- one of the most beautiful railways in the world. Along the 20-kilometer path you will be able to see rivers cutting deep gorges, cascades of waterfalls, steep Rocky Mountains with snow-white peaks, mountain farms clinging to the slopes at a dizzying height. The degree of inclination of the Flåm railway is 55/1000 along more than 80% of the entire line, which corresponds to a rise of more than one meter for every 18 meters of track. The spiraling tunnels passing through the mountains are a masterpiece of engineering ever embodied in the history of railways.
Nøroyfjord, Norway
Arrival at Bergen.
Additionally:
Cable car ride up to the observation deck Floen with panoramic views of the fjords. You can't truly know Bergen until you see it from a bird's eye view. Overnight at a hotel in the center of Bergen, Scandic Bergen City or similar hotel.
Day 5. Bergen - Hardangerfjord - Stalheimskleiva serpentine - Boyabrin glacier - Nordfjord
Breakfast in the hotel. Sightseeing tour of Bergen: Bryggen embankment, Fish Market, Rosencrantz Tower, Haakonshollen Castle.
Transfer to the fjords. The route runs along the coast Hardangerfjord along one of Norway's national tourist routes. Stop near the waterfall Steindalfossen. Along the way you will see a waterfall Tvindefossen and stop at the observation deck at the edge of the breathtaking serpentine road Stalheimskleiva. This is one of the steepest routes in Northern Europe. Built in 1842-46, the serpentine has 13 sharp turns. After the ferry crossing Sognefjord, the route runs along a high mountain road from which you can enjoy the scenery National Park Jostedal, fjords and gorges. During the move we will stop at the observation deck at Boyabrin glacier.
Additionally:
Visit to the observation deck Hoveloen, opened by Queen Sonja on May 20, 2017. The observation deck offers a magnificent view of Nordfjord, mountains and valleys of this region of Norway.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at a hotel on the shores of Norfjord, Loenfjord Hotel or similar hotel.
Day 6. Nordfjord - Briksdal Glacier - Geirangerfjord cruise - Ålesund
Breakfast in the hotel.
Additionally:
Trip to Briksdal glacier along the road that runs along majestic mountain lakes. You can climb the glacier on foot or go by electric vehicle. The Briksdal Glacier is part of the Jostedal National Park. The glacier descends into the green Briksdal valley from a height of 1200 m, creating amazing ice sculptures.
Cruise by Geirangerfjord(included in price). Geirangerfjord is considered the “pearl of the fjords”. In 2005, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The depth of the fjord reaches 260 m, and it is surrounded by mountains 1600-1700 m above sea level. You can admire the views of Geirangerfjord from the observation deck Fludalsluvet, as well as from the Orlov road, hanging directly above the Geirangerfjord. Moving to Olesun. Sightseeing tour of Alesun. During the sightseeing tour you will stroll through city blocks built in the northern Art Nouveau style, visit the quaint embankments of the “Norwegian Venice”, climb the observation deck Aksla, from which one of the best views to the city and islands.
Overnight at a hotel in the center of Alesun, Quality Waterfront hotel or similar hotel.
Tvindefossen waterfall, Norway
Day 7. Ålesun - Troll Road - Raumabanen - Lillehammer
Breakfast in the hotel. We will continue our journey along one of the most interesting routes Norway along the “strawberry” valley Waldal, to the mountain serpentine - Troll Road. Mountain road has 11 sharp turns. Streams of water cascading from the top of a waterfall Stringfossen, rush down to the picturesque stone bridge.
Additionally:
IN Åndalsnes train ride Raumabanen along the amazingly beautiful landscapes included in one of the Harry Potter films.
For those who decide to continue their journey by bus, we will make a stop near Troll Walls.
The Troll Wall, Trollvegen, is the highest vertical cliff in Europe, about 1000 m high. The entire path from the foot of the mountain to its top is more than 1800 m.
The route runs through the valley Gudbrandsdalen to the city area Lillehammer, located on the shores of Norway's largest lake - Mjosa.
Overnight at a hotel in the Lillehammer area, Scandic Hafjell hotel or similar hotel.
Day 8. Lillehammer - Oslo
Breakfast in the hotel. Moving to Oslo, free time in the city (things can be left on the bus, which will arrive at the Oslo railway station at 14:00). Transfer from the railway station to the ferry terminal. Accommodation in double cabins, inner deck.
16:30 Cruise to Copenhagen. Dinner: buffet with a large assortment of meat and fish, and signature Danish pastries. Entertainment by ferry, shops duty free, night club, bars and restaurants.
Night on cruise shipDFDS.
Day 9. Copenhagen - Old Town - The Little Mermaid - North Zealand Castles - Copenhagen
Breakfast on the ship.
09:45 arrival at Copenhagen.
Sightseeing tour of Copenhagen 2 hours.
During the tour you will walk along the world's longest pedestrian street and see all the main attractions of Copenhagen: Nyhavn embankment, Town Hall Square and the Andersen monument, kilometer 0, Tivoli Park, Carlsberg Foundation Glyptothek, New Square And City Court building, And Old Square with a magnificent fountain, on the streams of which golden balls jump on the Queen’s birthday, Main Cathedral of Copenhagen And University. You will see the castle Christiansborg, where the Danish Parliament sits, magnificent Exchange building with figures of dragons on the roof, Royal Theater opera and ballet And palace complex Amalienborg. We can go to a magnificent Marble Church, see Russian Orthodox Church Alexander Nevsky. You will visit Churchill Park with the famous fountain Gefion. At the end of the tour you will see the famous symbol of Denmark - a small Little Mermaid sculpture.
Continuation of the trip - visiting the castles of North Zealand: Fredensborg, Frederiksborg and Kronborg, which are considered one of the most beautiful castles in Northern Europe (external inspection). We will pass by the summer royal residence - Fredensborg Castle,"Castle of the World" This castle was built by King Frederick IV at the end of the Great Northern War and has served as a country palace for Danish monarchs ever since. Then we will visit Frederiksborg Castle. The history of this castle dates back to 1560, when King Frederick II purchased this land and built his first hunting castle here. One of the most outstanding kings in the history of Denmark was born here - Christian IV, who completely rebuilt his father's castle and built a magnificent palace in the style of the Dutch Renaissance. Kronborg Castle known as "Hamlet's castle at Elsinore". He gained his worldwide fame thanks to Shakespeare's tragedy. For centuries, this castle served as an impregnable fortress, a royal residence, as well as a prison and barracks. First of all, his role was determined by his geographical position: it is located in the narrowest part of the strait between Denmark and Sweden, its width reaches only 4 km and in clear weather the outlines of Sweden are clearly visible. The return route will be along the famous Danish Riviera along the towns Niva, Lyngby, where we will also stop at observation platforms.
Overnight at a hotel in the center of Copenhagen, Comfort Vesterbro or similar hotel.
Day 10. Copenhagen - Roskilde - New areas of Copenhagen and the town of Dragør - Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup/CPH)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Additionally:
Excursion to Roskilde. Roskilde is a port city on the shore of a fjord in Denmark, in the east of the island of Zealand. The city is named after the legendary founder - King Rho and the sacred springs (Danish kilde), some of which are preserved in the vicinity of the city. Roskilde - former capital Denmark (until 1443), seat of the Danish kings and government. The city still serves as the residence of the bishop. Roskilde is called the "capital of the Vikings". In 1962, marine archaeologists recovered five 11th-century ships from the bottom of the fjord. Lying on top of each other, the ships created a barrier blocking the enemy fleet from entering the harbor. The pieces of the ships are now on display at the Viking Boat Museum in Roskilde. One of the main attractions of the city is the ancient Cathedral, erected in 1280 as a symbol of the unity of the state, as well as the secular and ecclesiastical authority of the king. From the mid-15th century, when King Eric of Pomerania moved the capital to Copenhagen, the cathedral began to be used as a tomb.
1 day Moscow - Stockholm
Flight to Stockholm by Aeroflot (SVO). Meeting at the airport 3 hours before departure. Information about the airport, airline, flight number and departure time on www. . Arrival in Stockholm, accommodation on the bus. City tour with an accompanying guide: Royal Palace, Town Hall (€20 adults / €15 up to 17 years), Gamlastan, Riddarholm Church, etc. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Stockholm - Drottningholm*
Free time in the city or visit the island of Djurgården and explore your choice of museums*: ABBA Group Museum * (€24 adults/€7 up to 16 years), the Vasa ship (€16 adults/under 18 years free), Junibacken fairy tale museum "(€19 adults/€16 to 15 years old) or the ethnographic museum "Skansen" (from €14 adults/€8 to 15 years old). For those interested, a trip (~12 km) to Drottningholm * (€24/€11 children under 16 years old) - the residential residence of the Swedish royal family. Visit to the palace, walk in the park.
Day 3 Malmo
In the morning, departure to the Jonkoping region (~315 km), stop at Lake Vättern. Transfer to Malmo (~290 km). Tour of Malmo with an accompanying guide - the third largest city in Sweden: central square, an ancient castle-fortress of the 16th century. Malmöhus, St. Peter's Church of the 14th century, town hall, new quarters with interesting modern architecture, 190-meter residential building "Twisted Torso", etc. Transfer to Copenhagen (~ 41 km). Travel across the longest two-level bridge in Europe (7845 m) across the Öresund Strait. Hotel accommodation.
Day 4 Copenhagen - Roskilde - Nyborg
Inspection of Copenhagen with an accompanying person: Royal Amalienborg Palace, The Little Mermaid, Newhavn, Christiansborg Castle, etc. Free time, visiting museums of your choice*: Carlsberg Glyptotek (€11 adults/children under 18 years old - free), Round Tower - Rundethorn (€4 adults/€1 children under 15), Guinness Book of Records Museum (€12 adults/€10 children under 14/€6 children 10 years old)
In the afternoon, departure (~30 km) to Roskilde. Roskilde - the medieval capital of the Kingdom of Denmark, tour of the city with an accompanying person: Romanesque-Gothic cathedral (XII centuries) - tomb of the Danish kings (!) (€8), episcopal palace. It is possible to visit* (€16 - adults, children under 18 free) to the museum of Viking ships built 1000 years ago, including the world's longest galley, 37 meters long, with a 5-meter bow, designed for 78 oarsmen. Departure to Nyborg (~95 km), crossing the Great Belt Bridge (6790 m). City tour with an accompanying person. Transfer to Odense (~30 km), overnight at a hotel.Day 5 Odense - Aarhus
Inspection of Odense with an accompanying person - the birthplace of G.H. Andersen: the writer's house, St. Canute's Church, Brandt Factory, Montergoren Mint. Free time. In the afternoon, departure to Aarhus (~145 km), exploration of the city with an accompanying person: Cathedral St. Clement, Collegiate Church, Latin Quarter. Transfer to Hirtshals (~185 km), departure at 21:00 on the Fjord Line ferry to Stavanger.
Day 6 Stavanger - Lysefjord*, "Pulpit"*
Arrival in Stavanger (07:00), Inspection of the port city with an accompanying person, founded in the 12th century: Roman-Gothic cathedral, Old Town with preserved ancient buildings of the 17th-19th centuries. Free time or for those who wish, one of the options to choose from:
1) Cruise from Stavanger* (~2.5 hours, €63/€53 up to 16 years old) by boat along the Lysefjord, return by boat to Stavanger.
2) Full day trip: boat cruise* (~2 hours) Lysefjord from Stavanger to Oanes, transfer (~20 km) by bus to the area Pulpits(€73/€63 up to 16 years old, incl. cruise, transfer, one ferry crossing across Høgsfjord).
3) Full day trip: departure (~45 km) by bus from Stavanger to Oanes, joining tourists after the cruise, transfer (~20 km) by bus to the Pulpit area (€25, incl. transfer, two ferry crossings via Høgsfjord).
Rest on the shore of the lake or climb (~350 m) to the “Pulpit” (~4 hours, walk through the forest, rocks, along rocky paths) and view the panorama of the fjord from a bird’s eye view. Required: good sports training, trekking shoes, waterproof clothing. Climbing in rainy weather is not recommended! Return to Stavanger (~65 km including crossing Hegsfjord). Overnight at the hotel.Day 7 Bergen - Hardangerfjord*
Departure to Bergen (~180 km + two ferry crossings across Boknafjord And Bjornafjord). Guided tour of Bergen: Hanseatic promenade Bryggen, fish square, City Hall, St. Mary's Church, Bergenhuis fortress - old Haakonshallen and Rosenkranz tower, concert hall Grighallen, Nykirken Church, etc. Free time. For those who wish, take the cable car to the observation deck of Mount Fløyen * (€12/€6 for children under 16 years old).
At 15:00 departure (~140 km) to the area Hardangerfjord. Boat cruise * (~1.5 hours, €60) Osafjord And Ulvikfjord(parts of Hardangerfjord) - scenic views mountains, waterfalls, glaciers. Overnight at a hotel in the Hardangerfjord area.Day 8 Nærøyfjord* - Flåm*
Transfer (~205 km) to the Sognefjord area along the way, stopping at the stepped waterfall Tvindefossen. Boat cruise *(~2 hours, €45/€40 children under 16) along the narrowest fjord in the world -
Departure to Riga
Departure of groups from Moscow. Group gathering and departure from Minsk at 4-00 am from the Railway Station. Moving to Latvia. Joining tourists from St. Petersburg. At the request of the group and time available, a sightseeing tour of Riga (10 euros). Loading onto the ship at 17-30 and departure to Stockholm.
Stockholm
Breakfast optional on the ship (11 euros). Mooring in Stockholm. Sightseeing tour of the city: Royal Palace, Nobel Museum, Vadstenna Abbey - a place where the spirit of the Middle Ages still hovers, Gamla Stan - historical Center Stockholm, Södermalm - a bohemian district of the city, Djurgården island. Free time. We invite those interested to visit maritime museum Vase (25 euros). There you will see a huge ship from the 17th century that has survived to this day. Late evening departure to Norway. Night move to Norway.
OsloMoving to the capital of Norway - Oslo. A sightseeing tour of the city awaits you: the Harbour, Karl Johans Gate - the famous shopping street where we will find many amazing things, Parliament, National Theater, medieval castle Akershus, Royal Palace. Free time. Those interested can go to bus tour to the biathlon arena in Holmenkollen + museum peninsula Bygdoy (15 euros). In the evening transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
FjordsBreakfast. Next, stunning Norway awaits you - the country of snow-white mountain peaks against the blue sky! You will see the Hemsedal mountains, drive along the longest road tunnel in the world - Lerdalsky. Its length is 24.5 km! See the stepped Tvindefossen waterfall and find yourself at the second largest fjord in the world - Sognefjord. We also offer additional excursions. Fjord boat ride (60 euros) - Sognefjord, Nærøyfojord, Aurlendfjord fjords. This is a truly bright and unforgettable walk! Flomskaya Railway(60 euros, please note the tariff changed in 2018) - railway in the mountains. You will see all the wonders of nature in one place: mountains, rivers, lakes, fjords and waterfalls. You can also enjoy the beauty of the mountains and take photos at the Kjosfossen waterfall. Overnight transfer to Denmark.
CopenhagenStop for breakfast in a cafe (pay for yourself according to the menu). At the request of the group (at least 60% of the group) (8 euros per person), it is possible to enter Denmark via the Oresund Bridge. This is an amazing bridge-tunnel that connects Denmark and Sweden, its length is 8 km. Arrival in Copenhagen. Sightseeing tour of Copenhagen: see the ancient Latin Quarter and town hall square, Bishop's Residence, Reformation Monument, Main City Library, Crystal Street and Synagogue, Stock Exchange Building. Free time. Check in hotel. Overnight.
castles in DenmarkBreakfast. Free time until 17:00 in Copenhagen. Those interested can go on a bus tour of the island of Zealand - largest island Baltic Sea (25 euros). You will see the monument to the Little Mermaid - the symbol of Denmark, Christianborg Palace (Danish parliament), the residence of the kings of Amalienborg, Rosenborg Castle. At 17:00 departure to Poland. Ferry crossing to Germany (2 hours) and transit to Poland to the hotel (330 km). Overnight.
arrival in BelarusBreakfast. Moving around Poland. Late evening arrival in the capital of Belarus. Departure of groups from the Minsk railway station to Moscow and St. Petersburg.