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DenmarkNorwaySwedenCopenhagen
4+
12 days, 11 nights private tour
Rating 4.9/5

Scandinavia Viking's Heritage

Discover the legacy of Norse seafarers on this private 12-day journey through Scandinavia at a moderate pace. From Copenhagen's Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde to Oslo's Fram Museum, the authentic Viking village of Gudvangen, and Stockholm's ancient settlement of Birka, this tour balances iconic landmarks with immersive cultural experiences. Scenic connections via the Flåmsbana railway and Norwegian fjord ferries enhance the adventure, perfect for history enthusiasts and Nordic culture seekers.Read more

Scandinavia Viking's Heritage
Scandinavia Viking's Heritage

Copenhagen, Denmark

3 days
Copenhagen
Day 1

Arrival


Welcome to the historical "harbor of merchants" and the outstanding capital of Denmark - Copenhagen! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Day 2

Day Trip to Roskilde

After breakfast meet your guide and head to the train station where you board a train that takes you to the historical city of Roskilde (round train tickets are included). Upon arrival, you start a 3-hour tour dedicated to Vikings in Denmark.

The main highlight of the day is a visit to the Viking Ship Museum that provides an incredible insight into the world of the Vikings. You have a unique chance to see the five original Viking vessels dating back to the 11th century, as well as a famous reconstruction of the second-longest Viking longship "The Glendalough Sea Stallion". You can also try coin minting, visit the jewelry workshop or paint your own shield.

Before you return to Copenhagen you visit the most treasured landmark of the city - the Roskilde Cathedral that houses 39 tombs of the Danish monarchs.

Upon return to Copenhagen, you have a free evening to enjoy the city.

  • Optional extension: extend your trip for 2 more days by taking a 2-day trip to Aarhus and Jelling - small towns that preserve the genuine atmosphere of medieval Denmark. 
Day 3

Copenhagen City Tour and Departure


After breakfast at the hotel, you meet your private guide in the lobby and go on a breathtaking panoramiс walking city tour of Copenhagen.

First, you proceed to the Rosenborg Castle where you witness the famous Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony at the front gates of the Palace.

During the tour, you enjoy the views of the City Hall and Christiansborg Palace that is home to the Danish Parliament, stroll across Kongens Nytorv and see the buildings of the Old Stock Exchange and the Royal Theater.

The highlight of the tour is a visit to the colorful harbor of 
Nyhavn where you see the gorgeous Amalienborg Palace - the winter residence of the Royal Family.

In the afternoon meet your driver to have a transfer to the port for your cruise to Olso.

CopenhagenCopenhagen port
Travel time17 hClassStandard Seaview Cabin Breakfast Included
OsloOslo port

Ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo

Description

Spend a night on board the ferry. After breakfast, you arrive in the fabulous capital of Norway - Oslo.

Oslo, Norway

2 days
Oslo
Day 4

Arrival & City Tour


After breakfast, you arrive in the fabulous capital of Norway - Oslo. After disembarkation, your private driver meets you at the port and takes you to the hotel to drop off the luggage.

Upon arrival meet your guide at the hotel and start a 4-hour tour with a visit to one of the major Scandinavian treasures - the famous Frogner Park, informally known as the Vigeland Park, named after its founder Gustav Vigeland. You spend some great time strolling through this beautiful park and enjoying its extravagant sculptures and unique Scandinavian nature.

Then you proceed to other famous Oslo attractions, including the Royal Palace, the Akershus fortress (no entrances included) and the Fram Museum (entrance tickets included).

Note: The Viking Ship Museum is one of Oslo's most famous museums, but it has been closed for renovation until 2025. It might be worth visiting another Norwegian sight - the Fram Museum.  

After the tour, you return to the hotel and spend time at leisure.

Day 5

Flamsbana Train Ride Oslo - Flam

Following breakfast you check out from your hotel and walk to the train station where you take an unforgettable Oslo - Myrdal - Flam rail ride. This trip is a perfect chance to admire the mind-boggling nature and picture-postcard scenery of Norway.

OsloCentral Station
Travel time6 hClass2nd Class Seat
FlamCentral Station

Train from Oslo to Flam

Description

At the train station, you board a train for an unforgettable Oslo - Myrdal - Flam rail ride. This trip is a perfect chance to admire the mind-boggling nature and picture-postcard scenery of Norway.

Flam, Norway

3 days
Flam
Day 5

Arrival


Upon arrival, you walk to your hotel for check-in, and in the evening you enjoy a tasting at a local Ægir GastroPub of a traditional Ægir Viking plank. This is a special 5-course food tasting served with 5 different Ægir beers.

Breakfast and Viking plank tasting included.

Day 6

Viking Valley Gudvangen Tour


In the morning after breakfast you take a cruise to witness magnificent Norwegian fjords and in 2 hours you arrive in the Viking Valley in Gudvangen.

Here you join a guided tour around the village and have time to participate in axe throwing, archery, and you may try out some handcraft. In the food house you may have  Viking lunch and spend time chatting with the Vikings.

In the afternoon you take a shuttle bus back to the hotel in Flam.

Please note: the tour is available from April to October.

Day 7

Departure

After breakfast you check out from your hotel and spend the rest of the morning at your leisure. You can join a carefully planned morning optional tour.

  • Optional tour:  Fjord Safari, Flam
    We invite you today to take off on an incredible adventure - to enjoy a 2-hour group Fjordsafari with a rib boat.

In the afternoon you walk to the pier (easily accessible on foot) to enjoy a 5,5-hour express boat trip to Bergen - the second-largest city in Norway. This is a wonderful experience definitely worth trying!

Note: Express boat operates from Apri till October. During the winter season boat is substituted with train

FlamFlam pier
Travel time5 h 30 minClassRegular Seat, Norled Ferry
BergenStrandkaiterminalen

Ferry from Flam to Bergen

Description

Experience a scenic ferry journey from Flåm to Bergen through the breathtaking Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. As you glide past towering mountains, charming villages, and cascading waterfalls, immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Norway’s west coast. This comfortable and efficient connection offers a seamless way to travel between Flåm and Bergen while enjoying one of Norway’s most iconic fjord experiences.

Bergen, Norway

3 days
Bergen
Day 7

Arrival


Upon arrival, you walk to your centrally located hotel for overnight.

Day 8

Visiting Bryggen District & Floibanen Funicular Ride


Following breakfast, you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and enjoy a 3-hour walking city tour around the most interesting sights of Bergen.

During the tour, you take a walk at the famous Bryggen district, visit the Fish Market and experience a fantastic Floibanen Funicular ride that is one of Norway's best-known attractions. After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Day 9

Flight to Stockholm


Today you check out from your hotel and your driver transfers you to the airport for your flight to the magnificent capital of Sweden - Stockholm. 

Bergen
Travel time1 h 30 minClassEconomy
Stockholm

Flight from Bergen to Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden

4 days
Stockholm
Day 9

Arrival


Upon arrival your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your centrally located hotel. The rest of the day is free to start exploring Stockholm attractions on your own, dine in a local restaurant or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Day 10

Stockholm City Tour with Vasa Museum


After breakfast, you meet your guide and enjoy a 4-hour city tour around the most interesting attractions of Stockholm.

During the tour with a private guide you see the City Hall, explore the brilliant Old Town of Stockholm, that is one of the biggest and most well-preserved medieval Old Towns in Europe. Together you continue the tour to see the famous Royal Palace and the Stockholm Cathedral.

Following a short ferry ride, you take a chance to explore a world-famous museum - the Vasa Museum located on the island of Djurgården. It displays the only almost fully intact 17th-century ship that sank on its maiden voyage. It is rated as the most visited museum in entire Scandinavia. 

After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore Stockholm on your own or enjoy one of our optional evening recommendations.
*Note: public transportation is included in the tour.

As an option, highlight your evening with dinner at a Den Gyldene Freden restaurant located in Gamla Stan. It is famous for being the oldest restaurant in the world to have the same surroundings since the day the restaurant opened in 1722, making it a unique example of an 18th-century tavern.
*Please contact your destination specialist to make a table reservation.

Day 11

Trip to Birka


After breakfast, you go to the quay (easily accessible on foot), where you board a ferry that takes you to an archeological site of the former Viking town of Birka (round-trip ferry tickets are included).

Located nearby Stockholm, it is the oldest settlement in Sweden included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Here you can feel like traveling back in time to the Viking Era!

Upon arrival you enjoy a wonderful guided tour around this beautiful island with a historical landscape, that includes access to the museum and visit to the ancient fields of Birka.

Note: The tour is available from May to October. In October the tour is available on Saturdays and Sundays only. 

After the tour you return to Stockholm by ferry.

  • Optional extension: Prolong your tour for 3 more days and spend them on Sweden's largest island - Gotland, and its UNESCO-listed medieval city of Visby. 
Day 12

Departure


Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Stockholm. 

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
Entrances to Christiansborg Palace, Renaissance Stock Exchange Børsen and more
Entrances to Christiansborg Palace, Renaissance Stock Exchange Børsen and more
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip