SCANDINAVIA - Overview
When thinking about climate paradoxes, Scandinavia, regarded as one of the coldest regions of the planet, is definitely a place that comes to mind. To live in a cold place like that, is not an easy job for Brazilians to accomplish. Perhaps due to our cultural differences, we do not even consider this region as a travelling option for a honeymoon or a backpacking trip. Big mistake!!! Its singular beauty comes from a different sort of nature which we are not used to, and that is exactly why it overcomes our expectations. Unless there is the desire to have a glacial experience, it is worthwhile to consider the possibility of visiting northern Europe when Summer takes place,during the months of July and September. Scandinavia is officially formed by three countries: Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In a more general view, we can also include Finland in the so-called Fino- Scandinavia. A trip to this Nordic region should definitely include the capital cities of these three countries: Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm.
Itineraries
DAY 01 – Arrive at Copenhagen – Oslo
Arrive at Copenhagen Transfer on your own to the peer. Embark & board ferry to Oslo. Overnight and dinner on board of DFDS ferry (inside cabin)
DAY 02 – Oslo
Morning arrival in Oslo. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in good tourist class hotel
DAY 03 - Oslo - FJORD SIGHTSEEING CRUISE
Breakfast will serve in the Hotel.
We recommend you MINI CRUISE HOP ON HOP OFF(1h 30’) orFJORD SIGHTSEEING CRUISE(2h).CRUISE HOP ON HOP OFF: Hop on hop off 1,5h on board a traditional wooden sailing ship. We pass the ancient fortress of Akershus, the opera house and picturesque islands in the inner part of the Oslo Fjord. The stops are Oslo City Hall, Opera house and Museum Island.
FJORD SIGHTSEEING CRUISE: This is the classic Oslo Fjord sightseeing. We pass through narrow sounds, idyllic bays and through a maze of islands with small summer houses. Oslo, with its superb location, offers unique opportunities on and around its fjord which stretches almost into the city centre. Discover the scenery from a sightseeing boat. You’ll sail past numerous islands, including Hovedøya and the Dyna Lighthouse, through narrow inlets and into sheltered bays so that you can capture the capital on camera from different angles. We will pass the Opera House in Oslo, housing The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet ensemble. The spot has been named Kirsten Flagstads place 1 after the opera's first director Kirsten Flagstad. It was designed by the architectural firm Snøhetta AS, which won an architectural competition in 2000. It was officially opened on 12 April 2008. The building has received many awards. The boat then passes close to the peninsula of Bygdøy, with many interesting museums as well as beaches such as Huk. You can also see the Maritime Museum with its veteran sailing ships moored outside, and the impressive Fram Museum, housing the polar ship of the same name. Overnight in good tourist class hotel
DAY 04 – Oslo - Day at leisure
Breakfast will serve in the Hotel. Day at leisure Overnight in good tourist class hotel
DAY 05 - Oslo – Stockholm
Breakfast will serve in the Hotel. Transfer on your own from hotel (approx. 350 m).Departure from Oslo 15:41- Arrival at Stockholm 21:50 Train Oslo – Stockholm (2ndclass) Arrival in Stockholm and transfer on your own to the hotel (approx. 750m). Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in good tourist class hotel.
DAY 06 - Stockholm
Breakfast will serve in the Hotel. We recommend you Stockholm Panorama, sightseeing tour by bus (1h15’) or Hop-on, Hop- off,sightseeing tour by bus (24h). See the whole of Stockholm in 75 minutes. This guided sightseeing tour passes all the must-see attractions in Stockholm with modern, air conditioned luxury coaches. The tour is perfect for passengers who want a non-stop tour without unnecessary stops on the way. We take you to the most famous buildings and views over the city. City districts and famous sights such as Stockholm City Hall, The Royal Palace, Östermalm, Gamla Stan (Old Town), Långholmen and The Royal Djurgården are all parts of this tour. Hop aboard one of our hop on hop off buses and explore Stockholm and its sights at your own pace during 24 hours. The bus stops at famous attractions like Gröna Lund, Skansen, Fjällgatan, City Hall, Abba Museum, Ice Bar, the Royal Palace, Old Town and several popular shopping districts. Take the bus from one of our 17 stops which include the cruise terminal at Stadsgården. Overnight in good tourist class hotel
DAY 07 - Stockholm - Day at leisure
Breakfast will serve in the Hotel : We recommend you Under the Bridges of Stockholmboat sightseeing tour (1h 50’) or Royal Canal Tour(50’). Under the Bridges of Stockholm: We’ll travel under fifteen bridges and pass through two locks connecting the Baltic Sea with Lake Mälaren. We will pass many of the city’s sights as we slide by the different parts of Stockholm. Outside the window you will see the inner city, the Old Town, the islands Södermalm, Lilla and Stora Essingen, the new area Hammarby Sjöstad and the green areas of Djurgården. Royal Canal Tour: Leaving the inner city behind, we’ll pass beautiful and famous buildings as we enter the peaceful Djurgården canal. On the canal we will pass several historical buildings, museums and beautiful green areas. When we head home, a fabulous view of the Stockholm skyline opens up – only to be seen from the water. Overnight in good tourist class hotel.
DAY 08 - Stockholm – Copenhagen
Breakfast will serve in the Hotel. Transfer on your own to the railway station (approx. 75m). Departure from Stockholm 10:13- Arrival at Copenhagen 15:23 Train Stockholm – Copenhagen (2nd class) Arrival in Copenhagen. Transfer on your own to the hotel (approx. 450 m). Overnight in good tourist class hotel
DAY 09 - Copenhagen - Day at leisure
We recommend you Copenhagen Panorama Sightseeing by bus (2h):If you want to discover the city ofCopenhagen, you should join our Copenhagen Panorama Sightseeing driven in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus with glass panels that allow you an amazing view of the city. We have an English speaking host onboard to take care of you. Along the tour we pass all the major attractions of Wonderful Copenhagen. See the many statues and landmarks Copenhagen offer to its visitors, amongst others Tivoli, Amalienborg Palace, the Royal Danish Opera with its splendid panoramic view, the Danish Parliament Christiansborg, Islands Bryggen and of course the Little Mermaid. Enjoy a ½ hour stop at Amalienborg Castle, experiencing the changing of the Royal guards + photo stops at the Little Mermaid & the Royal Danish Opera.
Overnight in good tourist class hotel
DAY 10 - Copenhagen - Day at leisure
Breakfast will serve in the Hotel. We recommend youThe Grand Tour & Tivoli by boat (1 h):Join a canal tour and get a ticket to Tivoli.A guided tour around the harbour and through the idyllic canals where our guide will tell you about Copenhagen's beautiful churches, castles, old listed houses, new buildings and all other sights of interest The classic harbour tour departs from Nyhavn or Gammel Strand and passes some of Copenhagen’s best sights and attractions. The tour is with a live guide in Danish and English - some departures have a third language which varies between German, Italian, French, Portuguese or Spanish. You will find further information about language at our ticket office. Some departures may be audio guided. After the canal tour you can enjoy the world-famous Tivoli. With this ticket you skip the line at Tivoli and get a discount. Overnight in good tourist class hotel
DAY 11 - Copenhagen - back to home
Transfer on your own to the airport. Flight back to India.