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Scandinavian Escape

Explore 3 Scandinavian countries in 10 days! See the best of Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Bergen and visit a Viking village!

10 Days | 3 Countries
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Scandinavian Escape

10 Days | 3 Countries

Summary

Experience the best of Scandinavian travel over 10 unforgettable days! Tour Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Experience Copenhagen's culture, enchanting Danish countryside, striking Norwegian fjords and Sweden's distinctive style. Discover vibrant cities like Oslo, Stockholm, and Bergen while experiencing Viking history, modern architecture, and breathtaking landscapes throughout your journey!

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Tour Overview

Start Point IconStart Point

Hotel in Copenhagen

End Point IconEnd Point

Hotel in Stockholm

Accommodation IconAccommodation

9 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels & ferry)

9 Nights

(3 & 4 star hotels & ferry)

Meals IconMeals

9 Breakfasts | 3 Dinners

9 Breakfasts

3 Dinners

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Air-conditioned coach | Ferry

Air-conditioned coach

Ferry

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Fully-guided tour

Fully-guided tour

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Itinerary

Start Point IconStart Point

Hotel in Copenhagen | 10:00 AM

End Point IconEnd Point

Hotel in Stockholm | 10:00 AM

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Welcome to Copenhagen and the beginning of this exciting Scandinavia tour! This morning, meet up with your tour leader and group. Later, join a local guide for a walking tour of Copenhagen covering the city’s many colourful highlights. Finish off the first day with a welcome dinner. Get to know more about your new travel companions over a delicious meal.

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Experiences:
Included
Enjoy a guided tour of Copenhagen

Join a local guide to tick off top highlights including the famous Nyhavn Waterfront, Rosenborg Castle, the Little Mermaid statue and Amalienborg Palace.

Included
Enjoy a guided tour of Copenhagen

Join a local guide to tick off top highlights including the famous Nyhavn Waterfront, Rosenborg Castle, the Little Mermaid statue and Amalienborg Palace.

hotelBest Western Plus Park City Globetrotter Copenhagen Airport (or similar)
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Copenhagen is yours to explore today! Experience the city at your own pace - there are many exciting options! For an in-depth way to discover Copenhagen’s unique history and culture, choose to join today’s optional excursion. This guided tour includes a canal cruise, a visit to the National Museum, free time for lunch at Reffen market and more!

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Experiences:
Optional
Copenhagen: Learn, Eat & Explore

Admire the sights on a canal cruise through Copenhagen, discover Danish history at the National Museum, and visit vibrant Reffen for lunch.

Optional
Copenhagen: Learn, Eat & Explore

Admire the sights on a canal cruise through Copenhagen, discover Danish history at the National Museum, and visit vibrant Reffen for lunch.

hotelBest Western Plus Park City Globetrotter Copenhagen Airport (or similar)
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Travel to the coastal town of Hirtshals this morning and enjoy beautiful views of the Danish countryside along the way! Today’s first stop is Odense, the birthplace of famous fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen. Next up is Aarhus, home to an old town open-air museum. Arrive in Hirtshals and board the overnight ferry which will transport the tour to Norway!

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
Discover Odense on an orientation tour

Learn more about Odense’s history as well as its most famous inhabitant, Hans Christian Andersen. See if you can spot some of his fairytale inspirations!

Included
Discover Odense on an orientation tour

Learn more about Odense’s history as well as its most famous inhabitant, Hans Christian Andersen. See if you can spot some of his fairytale inspirations!

Included
Explore the unique city of Aarhus

Discover the unique city of Aarhus, home to Den Gamle By – an Old Town open-air museum showcasing Danish life through the centuries.

Included
Explore the unique city of Aarhus

Discover the unique city of Aarhus, home to Den Gamle By – an Old Town open-air museum showcasing Danish life through the centuries.

Included
Relax on an overnight ferry cruise to Norway

Hop aboard the ferry from Hirtshals seaport and get ready to enjoy an overnight cruise on a modern, comfortable ferry to Bergen, Norway.

Included
Relax on an overnight ferry cruise to Norway

Hop aboard the ferry from Hirtshals seaport and get ready to enjoy an overnight cruise on a modern, comfortable ferry to Bergen, Norway.

hotelFjord Line Hirtshals-Bergen Ferry (or similar)
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Hei Norway! Arrive in Bergen - the gateway to exploring Norway’s magnificent fjords. Embark on an orientation tour of the city and see the highlights. Bergen is home to Bryggen Quay - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and top attraction in the city. This afternoon, join the optional excursion to explore some of the charming fishing villages which surround Bergen.

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Experiences:
Included
See Norway’s fjords

Marvel at views of the country’s famous fjords as you arrive in Bergen. These striking waterways offer views which are guaranteed to leave you speechless!

Included
See Norway’s fjords

Marvel at views of the country’s famous fjords as you arrive in Bergen. These striking waterways offer views which are guaranteed to leave you speechless!

Included
Explore Bergen on an orientation tour

Get to know “the city among the seven mountains”. Top things to do and see in Bergen include an acclaimed aquarium and a UNESCO-listed quay.

Included
Explore Bergen on an orientation tour

Get to know “the city among the seven mountains”. Top things to do and see in Bergen include an acclaimed aquarium and a UNESCO-listed quay.

Optional
Coastal Norway: Fishing Villages & Norwegian Dinner

Discover some hidden coastal gems around Bergen to get a taste of peaceful village life. Enjoy an authentic Norwegian dinner at a historic restaurant.

Optional
Coastal Norway: Fishing Villages & Norwegian Dinner

Discover some hidden coastal gems around Bergen to get a taste of peaceful village life. Enjoy an authentic Norwegian dinner at a historic restaurant.

hotelScandic Bergen City (or similar)
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Enjoy a free day to explore beautiful Bergen! To tick multiple sights off your Bergen bucket list, join the Bergen+ optional excursion! This includes a guided tour of Bryggen before a ride on the Fløibanen funicular up Fløyen mountain! Once back down, enjoy a drink at Bergen’s quirky Magic Ice Bar. Alternatively, explore this charming city at your own pace.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Optional
Bergen+

Explore Bergen with your tour leader. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride, a Bryggen tour, a ride on the Fløibanen funicular and a drink at the Magic Ice Bar!

Optional
Bergen+

Explore Bergen with your tour leader. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride, a Bryggen tour, a ride on the Fløibanen funicular and a drink at the Magic Ice Bar!

hotelScandic Bergen City (or similar)
norway-natural-fjords-scandinavia-tour

Travel to Gudvangen, located at the end of Nærøyfjord - one of Norway’s most famous fjords! Join the optional excursion to a nearby Viking village followed by a spectacularly scenic cruise! Sail along the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjorden fjords to Flam. Departing Flam, make a stop at Borgund’s famous Stave Church en route to Oslo. Enjoy dinner at the hotel tonight.

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Experience Norway’s scenery

Enjoy a scenic trip through the Norwegian countryside. Look forward to views of mountains, forests and fjords!

Included
Experience Norway’s scenery

Enjoy a scenic trip through the Norwegian countryside. Look forward to views of mountains, forests and fjords!

Included
Visit Gudvangen

Spend a night in Gudvangen, a village nestled at the end of the awe-inspiring Nærøyfjord, one of Norway’s most famous fjords.

Included
Visit Gudvangen

Spend a night in Gudvangen, a village nestled at the end of the awe-inspiring Nærøyfjord, one of Norway’s most famous fjords.

Included
See Borgund’s Stave Church

Enjoy a stop at this famous Norwegian church. Have your cameras ready as the striking building offers great opportunities for photos.

Included
See Borgund’s Stave Church

Enjoy a stop at this famous Norwegian church. Have your cameras ready as the striking building offers great opportunities for photos.

Optional
Viking Village and Norwegian Fjords Cruise

Travel back in time and visit the Viking village Njardarheimr in Gudvangen. Then, cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage fjords to Flam!

Optional
Viking Village and Norwegian Fjords Cruise

Travel back in time and visit the Viking village Njardarheimr in Gudvangen. Then, cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage fjords to Flam!

hotelMOXY Oslo X (or similar)
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Discover Oslo, Norway’s capital city! Join a local guide for a walking tour and see the highlights of this city which is home to Norway’s royal family. Top sights include Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace. The rest of the day is free. Or, join the Oslo+ optional excursion to visit some of Oslo’s beautiful green spaces and fascinating museums.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
See the highlights of Oslo with a local guide

Embark on a walking tour and gain deeper insight into Oslo’s history. Highlights include the Opera House, Parliament building, Akershus Castle and Royal Palace.

Included
See the highlights of Oslo with a local guide

Embark on a walking tour and gain deeper insight into Oslo’s history. Highlights include the Opera House, Parliament building, Akershus Castle and Royal Palace.

Optional
Oslo+

Explore top Oslo sights with your tour leader! Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park, the scenic Bygdøy peninsula and the Fram and Kon Tiki museums.

Optional
Oslo+

Explore top Oslo sights with your tour leader! Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park, the scenic Bygdøy peninsula and the Fram and Kon Tiki museums.

hotelMOXY Oslo X (or similar)
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Sweden awaits! First stop is the scenic city of Karlstad. Next is Örebro, known for its exquisite city centre. Later, arrive in Stockholm, Sweden’s lively capital and embark on a locally-guided driving and walking tour. See the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman ship and Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town. Tonight, tuck into authentic Swedish meatballs at a local restaurant!

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Discover Karlstad on an orientation tour

This charming city on the shores of Lake Vänern is known for its outdoor activities and ancient Viking history.

Included
Discover Karlstad on an orientation tour

This charming city on the shores of Lake Vänern is known for its outdoor activities and ancient Viking history.

Included
Marvel at the historic Örebro

Behold what many consider the most stunning city centre in Sweden on an orientation tour. Wander the Svartån Promenade, and explore the lively Järntorget Square.

Included
Marvel at the historic Örebro

Behold what many consider the most stunning city centre in Sweden on an orientation tour. Wander the Svartån Promenade, and explore the lively Järntorget Square.

Included
Explore Stockholm with a local guide

See the top sights of Sweden’s capital city including the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman ship and Gamla Stan, the city’s historic heart.

Included
Explore Stockholm with a local guide

See the top sights of Sweden’s capital city including the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman ship and Gamla Stan, the city’s historic heart.

Included
Tuck into Swedish meatballs

It’s time to indulge in a Swedish classic - meatballs! Join the group to enjoy this hearty, included dinner tonight.

Included
Tuck into Swedish meatballs

It’s time to indulge in a Swedish classic - meatballs! Join the group to enjoy this hearty, included dinner tonight.

hotelMôtel L (or similar)
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Stockholm is yours to explore on this free day! Join today’s optional excursion for deeper insight into the city’s royal and maritime history at the Royal Palace and the world-famous Vasa Museum. Alternatively, explore on your own! See more of Gamla Stan’s cobbled streets or visit one of Stockholm’s celebrated museums that cover everything from Vikings to ABBA!

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Optional
Royal Stockholm

Experience Stockholm’s royal and maritime history! Marvel at the Royal Palace, the Royal Apartments and the Vasa Museum’s famed warship.

Optional
Royal Stockholm

Experience Stockholm’s royal and maritime history! Marvel at the Royal Palace, the Royal Apartments and the Vasa Museum’s famed warship.

hotelMôtel L (or similar)
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After 10 days of discovering the highlights of Scandinavia, the time has come to say farewell! This morning, the tour comes to an end after breakfast. Be sure to swap contact information with your newly-made travel friends before leaving! We hope you have had an incredible time on tour!

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Tour Highlights

Included Experience
Enjoy a guided tour of Copenhagen
Enjoy a guided tour of Copenhagen

Join a local guide to tick off top highlights including the famous Nyhavn Waterfront, Rosenborg Castle, the Little Mermaid statue and Amalienborg Palace.

Included Experience
Explore Stockholm with a local guide
Explore Stockholm with a local guide

See the top sights of Sweden’s capital city including the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman ship and Gamla Stan, the city’s historic heart.

Included Experience
Marvel at the historic Örebro
Marvel at the historic Örebro

Behold what many consider the most stunning city centre in Sweden on an orientation tour. Wander the Svartån Promenade, and explore the lively Järntorget Square.

Optional Experience
Viking Village and Norwegian Fjords Cruise
Viking Village and Norwegian Fjords Cruise

Travel back in time and visit the Viking village Njardarheimr in Gudvangen. Then, cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage fjords to Flam!

Included Experience
Explore Bergen on an orientation tour
Explore Bergen on an orientation tour

Get to know “the city among the seven mountains”. Top things to do and see in Bergen include an acclaimed aquarium and a UNESCO-listed quay.

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Scandinavian Escape tour

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14 Included Experiences!

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Copenhagen
  • Discover Odense on an orientation tour
  • Explore the unique city of Aarhus
  • Relax on an overnight ferry cruise to Norway
  • See Norway’s fjords
  • Explore Bergen on an orientation tour
  • Experience Norway’s scenery
  • Visit Gudvangen
  • See Borgund’s Stave Church
  • See the highlights of Oslo with a local guide
  • Discover Karlstad on an orientation tour
  • Marvel at the historic Örebro
  • Explore Stockholm with a local guide
  • Tuck into Swedish meatballs

Optional Experiences

Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.

Book On Tour
Copenhagen: Learn, Eat & Explore€80

Admire the sights on a canal cruise through Copenhagen, discover Danish history at the National Museum, and visit vibrant Reffen for lunch.

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Coastal Norway: Fishing Villages & Norwegian Dinner€70

Discover some hidden coastal gems around Bergen to get a taste of peaceful village life. Enjoy an authentic Norwegian dinner at a historic restaurant.

Book On Tour
Bergen+€100

Explore Bergen with your tour leader. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride, a Bryggen tour, a ride on the Fløibanen funicular and a drink at the Magic Ice Bar!

Book On Tour
Viking Village and Norwegian Fjords Cruise€125

Travel back in time and visit the Viking village Njardarheimr in Gudvangen. Then, cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage fjords to Flam!

Book On Tour
Oslo+€55

Explore top Oslo sights with your tour leader! Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park, the scenic Bygdøy peninsula and the Fram and Kon Tiki museums.

Book On Tour
Royal Stockholm€90

Experience Stockholm’s royal and maritime history! Marvel at the Royal Palace, the Royal Apartments and the Vasa Museum’s famed warship.

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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Accommodation

We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard. 

A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Copenhagen and Stockholm book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

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Reviews

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An Unforgettable Trip

The territory covered in such a short period of time was FUNtastic!

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Great value tour to Scandinavia

This was a very pleasant trip through Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, touching down in Copenhagen, some small town spots in Denmark, Bergen, through the Norwegian countryside, Oslo, K...

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23 Aug 2023
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Really enjoyed my first Expat tour.

Really enjoyed this first tour with Expat. The tour leader was excellent, as was the driver. We bonded well as a group and there were very few issues. I personally found it quite t...

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For pre-departure and visa information, as well as frequently asked questions regarding preparing for and travelling on this tour, please visit our Help Centre.

Note: As the 21 December 2025 departure date takes place over the festive season, the itinerary will feature special festive experiences! Click here to view.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights. Please click here to visit Skyscanner - a useful tool for comparing prices from the vast majority of airlines.

When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to. 

If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.

If you are making separate bookings and would like to share the same room(s), please send us an email with the booking references for each of the travellers and the details of your preferred rooming allocation.

Yes, and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance. Passengers and their personal property travel with Expat Explore solely at their own risk. A suitable insurance policy should provide adequate cover for medical expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the holiday, and loss of holiday monies through cancellation or curtailment of the holiday or other insurable reasons. Clients should ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities in their tour. 

For a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. To receive a quote from our preferred travel insurance partner please visit World Nomads*.

For more information on what to look for in a travel insurance policy, click here.

While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we have partnered with Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. 

If you would like to receive the hotel list in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel, please request this by sending an email to info@expatexplore.com with your booking reference.

Expat Explore can provide travellers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis. Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have received confirmation that your booking has been paid in full, you can request your visa support documents by emailing info@expatexplore.com - please allow up to 10 working days to receive these documents.

All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.

Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.

Your deposit secures your spot on tour and locks in the price you pay. Although the deposit you pay at the time of booking is non-refundable, you're protected by our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee – a full refund if you cancel within 10 days of making your booking.

For more information, please refer to the 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee in our Terms & Conditions.

Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option available. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting point for the first day of your tour. We have partnered with Welcome Pickups to secure a hassle-free service. You will be met at the arrivals gate by your driver. Your driver will track your flight, so they'll wait for you even if it's delayed. Please click here to book an airport transfer.

This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.