Take a once-in-a-lifetime Premium Exclusive day trip from Flam and cruise through the incrediblye UNESCO World Heritage-listed Western Norwegian Fjords. Enjoy a cheese tasting in picturesque Undredal and then explore Gudvangen with epic views.
Stay in a historical monastery hotel for your Feature Stay in off-the-beaten-path Vadstena on Lake Vattern. Learn about the property’s incredible history and take a guided tour of the town and the nearby Renaissance castle.
Hop on the scenic Flam Railway for your Premium Exclusive Experience and see why this is rated one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys. You’ll ride past mountainsides with cascading waterfalls, through ravines and rivers and past idyllic farms.
Discover dynamic Oslo on a walking tour and learn all about the city’s sustainability efforts from a local guide who will take you through the old industrial architecture and the modern buildings.
Enjoy coffee, pastries and a gorgeous Old Town in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden on the Baltic Sea archipelago. You’ll have some free time here to explore this incredible city at your own pace.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Dive into the epic scenery of otherworldly Scandinavia on this Premium trip through the highlights of Sweden and Norway. On this ten-day adventure, you’ll explore Stockholm at your own pace before heading off-track to the gorgeous lakeside Vadstena for your Feature Stay in a medieval monastery hotel. Wander through a castle and relax on Lake Vatten before heading to Oslo for art, music and modern architecture. Take one of the world’s most popular train journeys to Flam, past mountainside fjords and deep ravines to the world’s deepest and second-longest fjord. Taste seasonal beers and cruise past UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjords on an Exclusive Experience through the majesty of Norway. Enjoy a cheese tasting in a small rural village, discover views unlike any you’ve seen before and end it all in beautiful Bergen, soaking in panoramic views and toasting an incredible journey.
Highlights
Take a once-in-a-lifetime Premium Exclusive day trip from Flam and cruise through the incrediblye UNESCO World Heritage-listed Western Norwegian Fjords. Enjoy a cheese tasting in picturesque Undredal and then explore Gudvangen with epic views.
Stay in a historical monastery hotel for your Feature Stay in off-the-beaten-path Vadstena on Lake Vattern. Learn about the property’s incredible history and take a guided tour of the town and the nearby Renaissance castle.
Hop on the scenic Flam Railway for your Premium Exclusive Experience and see why this is rated one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys. You’ll ride past mountainsides with cascading waterfalls, through ravines and rivers and past idyllic farms.
Discover dynamic Oslo on a walking tour and learn all about the city’s sustainability efforts from a local guide who will take you through the old industrial architecture and the modern buildings.
Enjoy coffee, pastries and a gorgeous Old Town in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden on the Baltic Sea archipelago. You’ll have some free time here to explore this incredible city at your own pace.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Stockholm Valkommen! Welcome to Sweden. A complimentary arrival transfer will pick you up from the airport this morning, taking you to your accommodation in Stockholm. Often referred to as the ’Venice of the North’ and arguably Scandinavia’s most beautiful city, Stockholm is packed full of amazing architecture, pristine parks and clear waters. Your adventure will begin with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe stroll by the narrow cobblestone streets and colourful merchant houses and soak up the culture. Maybe grab a cinnamon roll in Stockholm’s oldest café – Sundbergs Konditori, on Jarntorget Aquare – dating back to 1785. Tonight, you’ll have a special welcome dinner with your trip leader and group to toast to a new adventure. Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Freys Hotel or similar
Included Activities:
Stockholm - Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Stockholm - Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Stockholm This morning after breakfast, you’ll head out on a leader-led walking tour of Gamlastan (the Old Town of Stockholm) to get your bearings. Along the way, make a fika stop (for coffee and pastry) for morning tea and refuel for your free time this afternoon. Then, why not leave the city behind for a few hours and see the waterways of Stockholm on a cruise? Maybe take a self-guided millennium walking tour or visit the ABBA Museum. You can also take a trip to Drottningholm Palace – the residence of the Swedish royal family. Tonight, maybe head to Stockholm’s Sodermalm district – the inner-city island with the best nightlife, full of great shops, bars and cafes. Or maybe sit down at one of the top-notch restaurants on the cobblestoned islet of Gamla Stan or in Kungsholmen. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Freys Hotel or similar
Included Activities:
Stockholm - Gamlastan Walking Tour
Stockholm - Fika Break
Optional Activities:
Stockholm - Nobel Prize Museum - 140SEK
Stockholm - Fotografiska (Photography Museum) - 220SEK
Stockholm - Abba Museum - 299SEK
Stockholm - Drottningholm Palace - 150SEK
Stockholm - Vasa Museum - 220SEK
Stockholm - Millennium Books Tour - 450SEK
Day 3: Vadstena Leave Stockholm this morning after breakfast and head for the town of Linkoping. When you arrive, you’ll take a tour of the town with a local guide and learn about Linkoping’s fascinating history, which dates back to the 12th century. After, have lunch with your group at a local restaurant, and then continue to the shores of Lake Vattern – Sweden’s second largest and deepest lake. For the next two nights, you’ll stay at a medieval monastery at a family-run Klosterhotel. The hotel’s buildings are some of the oldest in the country, as they used to be the St Birgitta Monastery in the 14th century, the Palace of Prince Birger in the 13th century and a Royal Hall! Imagine how life once was among the thick walls, worn stone floors and high cross vaults and tonight, enjoy dinner at your Feature Stay with your group. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Vadstena Klosterhotel - Feature Stay
Day 4: Vadstena After breakfast this morning, join a local guide for a historical walk around Vadstena. The tour takes you from inside the mighty Renaissance castle through the city and ends at the monastery grounds. You’ll learn about the castle, the monastery’s history from the Middle Ages to today, and other stories from the city’s long history. This afternoon, you’re free to relax on the lake. Or maybe visit one of Vadstena’s many museums before finding a cosy restaurant for dinner. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Vadstena Klosterhotel - Feature Stay
Optional Activities:
Vadstena – Lace Museum - 20SEK
Vadstena - Gottfrid Larsson Gården - Free -
Vadstena - Sancta Birgitta Klostermuseum - 80SEK
Vadstena – Fogelsta Railway - 80SEK
Day 5: Oslo Leave Vadstena behind this morning and travel to Oslo, admiring the scenery of endless forests and lakes along the way (grab a window seat if you can!). On the way, you’ll stop in one of the local towns for lunch and say your farewells to Sweden. Arrive in Oslo in the late afternoon, take some time to unwind and check in to the hotel. The evening is free for you to explore on your own. Maybe head to a local rooftop bar for nighttime city views or head to Gamla – Oslo’s oldest performance venue – and catch a jazz or rock gig. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Accommodation: 1 x Thon Hotel Opera or similar
Day 6: Oslo This morning after breakfast, discover a city changing for the better on a guided tour of Oslo’s centre. Learn about the city’s rapid urban development, sustainable efforts and modern architecture, before enjoying a free afternoon to explore how you wish. Maybe visit the Ski Museum, housed inside the famous monumental Holmenkollbakken (ski jump), which looks more like a work of art than a sports venue. Here, you can learn about Norwegian polar expeditions, the history of skiing over the past 4000 years and the Winter Olympics at Oslo and Lillehammer. At the top of the tower, soak in the 360-degree views of the city, with its fjords and forests. Maybe browse the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art on the harbour or taste local flavours at the Vulkan food hall. Perhaps explore the immense Akershus Castle and Fortress or check out some cool shops in the Grunerlokka district. In the evening, join your leader for a dinner of local flavours in the restaurant. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Thon Hotel Opera or similar
Optional Activities:
Oslo - Island Hopping on Oslofjord - 130NOK
Oslo - Resistance Museum - 100NOK
Oslo - Fram Museum - 140NOK
Oslo - Akershus Castle & Fortress - 100NOK
Oslo - The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History - 180NOK
Oslo - Museum Edvard Munch - 180NOK
Oslo - Holmenkollen Museum - 190NOK
Day 7: Flam Have some breakfast this morning and then head out for one of Norway’s most beloved tourist attractions – a scenic train journey from Oslo to Flam. Regularly voted one of the world’s best train journeys, you’ll see Norwegian nature at its most magnificent. From the high mountain station of Myrdal, you’ll travel to the head of Aurlandsfjord on one of the world’s steepest stretches of train line, cutting through deep ravines, rivers, waterfalls, mountains and farms. Arrive in Flam, which sits right on the world’s deepest and second-longest fjord – the 204-km-long and 1308-m-deep Sognefjord. Tonight, you’ll learn about Norway’s long history with beer in this region as you enjoy a tasting of three popular seasonal beers from the hotel’s own Aegir Brewery. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel Flamsbrygga or similar
Day 8: Flam Wake up to a scenic paradise this morning. After breakfast, you’ll hop on a fjord cruise along Aurlandsfjord, where you’ll have first-class views of the spectacular landscape dotted with old farms and idyllic villages that have stayed the same for centuries. These UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Norwegian Fjords are among the most scenically outstanding in the world. Mostly untouched in modern times, there are no road connections meaning the only way to properly explore this area is by boat! On your cruise, you’ll stop in picturesque Undredal and stretch your legs around this gorgeous village. Enjoy a cheese tasting here to sample some local favourites before boarding the cruise again and sailing along the narrow Naeroyfjord to Gudvangen, where you’ll have lunch with the group. Spend an afternoon in Gudvangen, soaking in the otherworldly views of mountains and the huge fjord lake (don’t forget your camera today!) and then take a private vehicle back to Flam. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel Flamsbrygga or similar
Included Activities:
Flam - Fjord Cruise
Flam - Undredal Cheese Tasting
Optional Activities:
Flam - Railway Museum - Free -
Day 9: Bergen Today, you’ll leave Flam behind and travel to Voss – the ‘adrenaline capital of Norway’ is known for its natural spring water and magical waterfall. When you arrive, visit the hilltop Voss Folk Museum for an insight into how people lived in rural western Norway from the 16th century to the early 20th century. After, continue to Bergen, surrounded by mountains and fjords and home to colourful wooden houses and hiking trails. When you arrive, take the Floibanen funicular on Mount Floyen for the incredible panoramic views of the city. Tonight, why not ask your leader for the best restaurants in the area (preferably with a gorgeous view) and toast to a trip well-travelled. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz or similar
Included Activities:
Bergen - Floibanen funicular ride
Voss - Folk Museum Visit
Day 10: Bergen This morning after breakfast, your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to spend more time in Scandinavia (and why wouldn’t you?), just speak to your booking agent. Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities:
Bergen - Bergenhus Fortress - Free -
Bergen - Vidden Trail Hike - Free -
Bergen - Håkons Hall - 120NOK
Bergen - Rosenkrantz Tower - 150NOK
Bergen - Aquarium - 365NOK
Bergen - Mt Ulriken Cable Car & Shuttle - 250NOK
Bergen - 24 hour Transport and Sightseeing Pass - 380NOK
Included Activities
Stockholm - Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Stockholm - Welcome Dinner
Stockholm - Gamlastan Walking Tour
Stockholm - Fika Break
Linköping - Guided Tour
Vadstena - Castle and Monastery Grounds Tour
Oslo - Green Walking Tour
Flam - Beer Tasting
Flam - Fjord Cruise
Flam - Undredal Cheese Tasting
Bergen - Floibanen funicular ride
Voss - Folk Museum Visit
Physical preparation
This trip can be enjoyed by just about anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Some trips may have individual inclusions that may be of a higher physical rating compared to the overall rating of the trip. Please read the day-to-day itinerary carefully to find out more details on each day’s activities, and whether they are suitable for you. Activities can be opted out of if you don’t want to participate.
EXPLORING EUROPEAN CITIES
One of the pleasures of travelling in Europe is the ease at which cities can be explored on foot. Your leader will take you on frequent orientation walks, and you will be able to further explore in your own time. We recommend you pack comfortable walking shoes for this trip. Many of our customers are surprised at how much they end up walking, however this is entirely up to you, and public transport to take you back to our accommodation is never far away.
Important information
A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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12
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