This tour brings Denmark, Sweden and Norway together in a single itinerary. City tours run through Copenhagen, Malmö, Gothenburg, Oslo and Stockholm, while the Flåm Fjord tour from Oslo covers Norway's fjords by boat before continuing on the Flåmsbana railway. Stops such as Kronborg and Frederiksborg castles and the Vasa Museum add Scandinavia's cultural and natural sights along the way.
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This Scandinavian tour gathers three capitals and the fjords on one line. It starts in Copenhagen with the castles of Kronborg and Frederiksborg, then moves to Malmo and Gothenburg. After Oslo comes a full day on the Flam fjord and the Flamsbana railway. In Stockholm the programme visits Uppsala, Djurgarden Island and the Vasa Museum. Breakfasts at the hotel, intercity transfers and a Turkish speaking guide are included.
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Flåm Fjord cruise
Norway's fjords are photographed from the deck, with waterfalls along the way.
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Flåmsbana train ride
One of the world's steepest railways covers 20 km of scenery.
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Kronborg and Frederiksborg
The UNESCO listed Kronborg Castle and the lakeside Frederiksborg Palace are visited.
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Planning your budgetVisa fee, departure tax and travel health insurance are not included in the price. Entrance tickets for Kronborg Castle, the Flåm Fjord, the Flåmsbana train, Djurgarden Island and the Vasa Museum cost 400 EUR, paid to the guide on the first day. See details →
Copenhagen, whose Danish name means "merchants' harbour", is the capital of Denmark and its most populous city.
The line shows the order of overnight stops; it is not the actual road or flight path. Map: Natural Earth, GeoNames.
01Istanbul to Copenhagen and a City TourNyhavn Canal, Christiansborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace.
Copenhagen · night 1
Meeting Copenhagen
We meet at the AJet counter in the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport, 3 hours before the flight. After check-in and passport control we board AJet flight VF 69, departing at 09.20 for Copenhagen. We land at 11.50 local time and start our city tour with our waiting vehicle.
Copenhagen, whose Danish name means "merchants' harbour", is the capital of Denmark and its most populous city. It is known for its distinctive architecture, colourful buildings and lively harbour, and surveys regularly place the Danes among the happiest people in the world.
Our tour takes in Nyhavn Canal, Christiansborg Palace, the Glyptotek, Amalienborg Palace and the Strøget shopping street. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
02Danish Castles: Kronborg and FrederiksborgKronborg Castle and Frederiksborg Palace are visited.
Copenhagen · night 2
Denmark's castles
After breakfast at the hotel we join the tour of Denmark's castles, Kronborg and Frederiksborg.
Our first stop is Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, one of the country's best-known historic buildings. Built in the 15th century, it has kept its medieval character and was once an important residence of the Danish royal family. It is best known as the setting of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet", and it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2000.
Our second stop is Frederiksborg Palace in Hillerød, rising above a lake. Regarded as one of the finest examples of Northern Renaissance architecture, the palace dates from the 16th century and served as one of the royal family's residences. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
03Malmö and GothenburgStortorget Square, Lilla Torg and the Poseidon statue.
Gothenburg · night 3
Malmö to Gothenburg
After breakfast we drive to Malmö. Set in the Skåne region in the south of Sweden, the city is known for its long bridge, parks and historic buildings; it is Sweden's third largest city and the sixth largest in Scandinavia. Our city tour covers Stortorget, the City Hall, the lively Lilla Torg square with its cafés and restaurants, and St. Peter's Church.
We continue to Gothenburg, Sweden's 2nd largest city. Founded on the Göta River on the west coast, it is the fourth largest city in Scandinavia and its biggest port. In this city of canals we see Avenyn boulevard, Gustav Adolf Square, the Poseidon statue, the Botanical Garden and the opera and theatre buildings. After the city tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
04Gothenburg to OsloRoyal Palace, Akershus Fortress and Frogner Park.
Oslo · night 4
Arriving in Oslo
After breakfast we head for Oslo, Norway's largest city and the 4th largest in Scandinavia. Known for its high standard of living and its natural setting, Oslo was founded as a port town in 1049; formerly called "Christiania", it has carried the name Oslo since 1925.
On arrival our city tour takes in the Royal Palace, City Hall, the National Theatre, Oslo Cathedral, Karl Johans Gate, the Opera House, Akershus Fortress and Frogner Park. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
05Flåm Fjord and the Flåm RailwayThe Flåm Fjord cruise and the Flåmsbana train ride.
Oslo · night 5
Fjords and the Flåm Railway
After breakfast we join the Flåm fjord tour, leaving the hotel early for a full day out. On arrival we board a boat and sail between the fjords, watching waterfalls pour down from snow-capped mountains.
Next comes the Flåm Railway. Counted among the world's 10 best train journeys and known as the steepest railway line in the world, its 20 km route reveals a new view at every bend and carries us through Norway's scenery on a nostalgic train. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
06Oslo to StockholmCity Hall, Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace and Fjallgatan Hill.
Stockholm · night 6
Meeting Stockholm
After breakfast we travel to Stockholm, the capital and largest city of Sweden. For centuries the country's centre of culture, art and business, Stockholm is one of Northern Europe's calmest and most colourful cities, with its painted facades, historic buildings and natural setting.
Our city tour takes in City Hall, Kungsträdgården park, the National Theatre building, the Stock Exchange building, Gamla Stan, whose name means "old town", the Royal Palace and the Fjällgatan viewpoint. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
07Uppsala, Djurgården and the Vasa MuseumUppsala Cathedral, Djurgarden Island and the Vasa Museum.
Stockholm · night 7
Uppsala and the Vasa Museum
After breakfast we join the Treasures of Sweden tour, covering Uppsala, Djurgården island and the Vasa Museum.
Our first stop is Uppsala, Sweden's 4th largest city and one of its oldest settlements. The city tour takes in Uppsala Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Scandinavia, Uppsala University, also the oldest in Scandinavia with a history going back 550 years, and the Fyris River that divides the town in two.
Next is Djurgården, an island in the heart of Stockholm. Long a private property of the royal family, it is the world's first national city park, and we walk the old stone paths of Skansen.
Finally we visit the Vasa Museum, home to the 17th century warship Vasa. Launched in 1628, she sank on her maiden voyage and was raised in 1961, surviving like a time capsule. We study the ship up close and take photos in front of her huge sails. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
08Return from Stockholm to IstanbulReturn flight to Istanbul.
Flight home
After breakfast, free time until the hour set by our guide. We then transfer to Stockholm airport and, after check-in and passport control, board AJet flight VF 266, departing at 12.10 for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We arrive at 16.55 local time, and our tour ends.
OUTBOUND & RETURN
Flight details
Outbound
IstanbulSAW · 09:20
VF 69
Copenhagen
Return
Stockholm12:10
VF 266
IstanbulSAW
Times are local, taken from the programme. Baggage allowance is given in your booking documents.
Outbound
