(C) Norway, Sweden & Denmark
A Scandinavian Sampler
Now is your opportunity to visit Norway, Sweden and Denmark, collectively known as Scandinavia. This tour provides an excellent overview to these three counties. You'll explore Sweden's capital city of Stockholm, home to the Nobel Prize, see UNESCO heritage sites, walk historic streets in Copenhagen, tour Danish castles and palaces, have fun at Tivoli Gardens, take an overnight fjord cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo, see the Viking City, drive along stunning scenery and see quaint Norwegian villages, visit Bergen, and much more. This will be a spectacular trip - don't miss it!
(C) Norway, Sweden & Denmark
July 6 - July 16, 2020Highlights
- Visit the Vasa in Stockholm
- Explore Kronborg Castle
- Enjoy Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Travel by sea from Copenhagen to Oslo
- Drive through fjord country
- Visit the Hanseatic town of Bergen
- Local guides who will join the group to share their knowledge about the places and sights you will visit
- Time to explore personal interests
- Suggestions for additional things to see
- Small group no larger than 18
- And More... See itinerary for details
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Itinerary
Monday, 06 July 2020: Arrive Stockholm; Welcome Dinner (D)
Schedule arrival into Stockholm no later than 3:00pm. Group transfers, based on arrival flight times are provided from the airport to the hotel. We will get together at 6:00pm in the hotel lobby for our Welcome Meeting then enjoy dinner together to get better acquainted. Overnight Stockholm - 2 nights
Tuesday, 07 July 2020: Stockholm Tour; Vasa Museum; Hop-on/Hop-off Boat (B,D)
Today we'll tour Sweden’s capital city, which is situated across 14 islands. A visit to the Vasa Museum takes us back in time to an era when Sweden was the dominant maritime power of Northern Europe. Later, we will visit the stunning City Hall where the Nobel Prize Banquet is held after the ceremony. Stroll through the Old Town's cobblestone streets to see medieval buildings, the 13th-century Cathedral and the Royal Palace, and the Stock Exchange. This afternoon, explore Stockholm from the water as we climb aboard one of the city's Hop-On / Hop-Off boats. We'll enjoy dinner together at the hotel this evening.
Wednesday, 08 July 2020: Skansen Open Air Museum; Linkoping (B,D)
Our day begins with a visit to the Skansen Open Air Museum, showcasing the entirety of Sweden with houses and farmsteads from every part of the country. This afternoon, we'll drive to Linkoping, Sweden, situated near Lake Roxen. Today the town is a commercial, industrial and transportation center but it flourished in the Middle Ages as an intellectual and religious center. Overnight Linkoping - 1 night
Thursday, 09 July 2020: Gota Canal; Vadstena Abbey; Toftaholm (B,D)
Today, we continue making our way south. We'll stop to see the Berg Locks in the Göta Canal. Constructed in the early 19th century, the canal formed the backbone of a waterway stretching some 382 miles, linking a number of lakes and rivers to provide a route from Gothenburg on the west coast to the Baltic Sea in the east. We will also stop in Vadstena to visit the abbey, founded in 1346 by Saint Birgitta, Sweden’s first female saint. There will be time to stroll around town before we continue on to Toftaholm. Overnight Toftaholm, Sweden - 1 night
Friday, 10 July 2020: Copenhagen, Denmark; Tivoli Gardens; Evening at Leisure (B)
We continue driving further south to cross the massive bridge that links Sweden to Denmark. This engineering marvel spans nearly 5 miles to a man-made island where the roadway then dips into a tunnel under the sea. We will arrive Copenhagen around noon. Copenhagen was once the premier capital of northern Europe. This afternoon we will tour the city with a local guide, learning more about Danish history and the Danish monarchy, which is more than 1,000 years old. Of course, no tour of Copenhagen would be complete without a visit to the Little Mermaid. This evening we will visit Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s most popular tourist attraction. Millions of people fill the garden, dine in the 40 restaurants, enjoy the entertainment, play the games, or just sit and people-watch. Tivoli is at its best at night, when over 100,000 colored lanterns light up the garden. Overnight Copenhagen - 1 night
Saturday, 11 July 2020: Kronborg Castle; Overnight Cruise to Oslo, Norway (B,L,D)
This morning we drive north to visit one of northern Europe’s most significant Renaissance castles. Kronborg Castle is a star-shaped fortress situated near the town of Helsingør, immortalized as Elsinore in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The castle was initially erected in the 1420s by the Danish King, Eric of Pomerania, but was rebuilt in 1585 into a magnificent castle unique in appearance and size. In 1629, a moment’s carelessness by two workmen caused much of the castle to go up in flame, but 10 years later the castle was restored. We will enjoy lunch at the cultural center next to the castle before returning to Copenhagen for our overnight ferry to Oslo. There will be a buffet dinner available onboard, but the real show is the passing scenery and fjords. Overnight Ferry - 1 night
Sunday, 12 July 2020: Oslo City Tour; Free Afternoon (B)
Enjoy breakfast on board the ferry before arriving Oslo mid-morning where we'll enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Norway's capital city. We'll visit Vigeland Park, one of Norway's most popular attractions and the world's largest sculpture park created by a single artist. Then it's up to the hills for a stop at Holmenkollen to better appreciate the daring nature of ski jumpers and appreciate the view of the Oslo Fjord from this vantage point. This afternoon is free to explore Oslo further. You can visit Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle that was built to protect Oslo. The Opera House is located right at the harbor and features an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord. Or simply take in the lively ambiance with a stroll along the main thoroughfare of Karl Johans Gate. Overnight Oslo - 1 night
Monday, 13 July 2020: Hardangervidda and Hardangerfjord (B,D)
We depart Oslo this morning for "fjord country" to the west. During the ride we pass fantastic fairy-tale scenery, charming valleys, lakes and small villages. From Geilo we continue over the Hardangervidda, the largest mountain plateau in North Europe. We then descend to Eidfjord at sea level and continue along the shores of Hardangerfjord (the second largest fjord in Norway) to our hotel in Lofthus. Sit back and enjoy the scenery today. Overnight Lofthus - 1 night
Tuesday, 14 July 2020: Hardanger Fjord; Walking Tour of Bergen (B,D)
After breakfast we embark on another stunning drive along the Hardanger Fjord, crossing over the Hardanger Bridge, wich was completed in 2013. This area is considered the "apple garden of Norway,” famous for springtime apple blossoms. We will see the small apple farms dotting the countryside as we travel a long stretch of the fjord on our way to Bergen. Upon arrival in Bergen we will be joined by a local guide for a walking tour of this compact city with more than 950 years of hisotry to help us get our bearings. Overnight Bergen - 2 nights
Wednesday, 15 July 2020: Free Day; Farewell Dinner (B,D)
Today is yours to enjoy Bergen as you wish. Your Tour Leader will have an itinerary if you'd like to join her, or simply strike out on your own. A wonderful excursion is to Troldhaugen, once the home of the renowned Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. Or perhaps you'd like to simply spend the day in nature the way Norwegians do. There are so many marked hiking paths among the seven mountains surrounding Bergen, you're certain to find something that appeals. Tonight we'll gather for our Farewell Dinner to bid Scandinavia a hearty "ha-det!"
Thursday, 16 July 2020: Return Home from Bergen (B)
Sadly, it’s time to return home. Make your return flight from Bergen at your convenience. Your Tour Leader can assist with organizing travelers to ride-share to the airport.
(C) Norway, Sweden & Denmark
July 6 - July 16, 2020Pricing
Room Share
$5,984.00Single Room
$6,962.00Non-Members
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Tour Pricing Includes
- All meals and activities expressly listed in the itinerary, PLUS...
- All tipping of local guides
- WTT Tour Leader to enhance the individual & group experience
- Transportation in air conditioned mini-coach
- Airport arrival transfers
- Arranged room sharing with another solo traveler
- Travel Dollar credits (a benefit of WTT membership) toward future travel with WTT
Not Included In The Price
- Air from your home and return to your home
- Departure airport transfers
- Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary
- Any personal expenses
- Any gratuities for WTT Tour Leader
- Travel Insurance
Payment Dates -and- Cancellation Terms for This Tour
At Space Reservation: Initial Deposit is due.
Wednesday, 8 Jan 2020: Initial deposit cannot be parked and is forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.
Saturday, 28 Mar 2020: Payment in full. 50% cancellation penalty after this date.
Thursday, 7 May 2020: 100% forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.
Please review our travel and cancellation policies before making your reservation. You will be asked to confirm you have read and understand WTT's travel polices before we will accept your reservation.
Travel Insurance: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you in case you find the need to cancel your tour. WTT will mail you information from 2 reliable travel insurance providers at the time we confirm your reservation.
You can review the insurance information from TravelGuard to get an idea of rates.
(C) Norway, Sweden & Denmark
July 6 - July 16, 2020Flights, Transfers & Lodging
Arrival & Departure Information
Travelers will make their own air arrangements as follows:
When searching for flights for this trip, be sure to search "Multi-city" (on Kayak.com) or "Multiple Destinations" (on Expedia); not one way fares.
Arrival Airport: ARN - Stockholm, Sweden (Stockholm Arlanda Airport)
Arrival Date: Monday, July 6th. Arrive no later than 3:00 pm
Arrival Transfer: Group transfers included. Details will be provided in your Final Travel Instructions.
Departure Airport: BGO - Bergen, Norway (Bergen Airport)
Departure Date: Thursday, July 16th. Depart at your convenience.
Departure Transfer: Not included. The WTT Tour Leader can assist in organizing ride-sharing based on flight departure times.
Lodging / Hotels
Linkoping: Scandic Linkoping City
Toftaholm: Toftaholm Herrgard
Copenhagen: Tivoli Hotel
Ferry: DFDS-Crown Seaways
Oslo: Bristol Hotel
Lofthus: Ullensvang Hotel
Bergen: Scandic Neptun
Primarily 4 star hotels plus an overnight on the ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo.
In the unlikely event WTT is unable to provide the hotel accommodation(s) listed, for whatever reason, WTT will substitute similar quality accommodation(s) at no additional cost to the traveler.
Want to Arrive a Day Early?
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel
- The room (standard check-in times apply.)
- Breakfast the following morning
- Optional activity suggestions prior to tour
$262.00 Roomshare $369.00 Single
Additional Reminders About This Tour
- Travelers are required to have a valid passport. Most countries require your passport to be valid a minimum of six months after your return home date, and have at least two consecutive blank pages.
- A Visa is NOT required for US citizens. Travelers from Canada and other countries should check their entry requirements with their consulate.
(C) Norway, Sweden & Denmark
July 6 - July 16, 2020Destination Information
What do others say about this tour and traveling with WTT?
How Does Room Sharing Work?
- If you wish to share with another solo traveler, select this option on the Reservation Form and your tour price will automatically be based on the room share price.
- Or, you may select a single room, when available, on the Reservation Form and your tour price will be automatically based on the single room price.
- These choices are clearly stated on the Reservation Form.
- All shared rooms have 2 beds
- All shared rooms are non-smoking
- No special requests about your roommate can be accommodated
- Most solo travelers elect to share a room.
- See "Frequently Asked Questions" TAB for more details
How Active is this Tour?
Because of this requirement, WTT tours are not suitable for anyone who is physically challenged, walking impaired, or is a slow walker that cannot keep up with the pace of the group.
In addition to the minimum requirements, this tour has more walking than typical sightseeing tours and has several boat trips requiring good balance.
The activities on this tour are rated as follows:
- 65% Easy
- 30% Moderate (multiple walking tours)
- 5% Strenuous (drive times and ferry crossing)
If you are in doubt as to your ability to meet the physical activity requirements, you should not sign up for this trip.
Read more about Activity Levels
What meals are included and how are dietary restrictions accommodated?
- Breakfast daily
- 1 Lunch
- 8 Dinners at the hotels (3-course meals and buffets)
What clothing and items should I pack for this trip?
In general the temperature, rainfall and humidity levels vary based on the time of the year. We suggest you monitor weather apps before you depart for the most current information. For international weather refer to http://www.accuweather.com/en/world-weather.
For this Trip You May Want—
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Rain jacket
- Lightweight but warm jacket or sweater
- One smart-casual outfit if you’d like to dress up a bit for dinners.
- Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping pills, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest.
Good Packing Habits—
- Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
- Bring only two pairs of everyday shoes: one pair of well-broken-in walking shoes, and a second pair that could do double-duty as a walking shoe or a slightly dressy shoe.
- Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
- Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.
What are the luggage restrictions for this tour?
On every WTT tour, our policies regarding luggage restrictions are driven by the physical space limitations of the vehicles we use, the requirement that all travelers be able to manage their own belongings without assistance and the restrictions imposed by other forms of transportation such as ferries.
- It is best to travel as lightly as possible. Most travelers regret when they have packed too much.
- We strongly recommend you bring only one suitcase no larger than 26 inches high as measured from the FLOOR to the top of the retracted handle, plus 1 carry-on. The small or medium-size in a 3-piece luggage set easily meets this requirement and will be plenty roomy for this length of trip.
- Your purse should be able to be worn across your body, hands-free.
- If you are planning on shopping, have larger items shipped directly to your home. For smaller items you want to carry home, bring a small nylon zippered bag packed in your suitcase to accommodate these purchases.
- You are responsible for managing your own belongings. We expect you to take your belongings from the coach to your room and to bring it back to the coach on days we change hotels. We do not provide luggage pulls; they are not safe and are inconvenient. Ensure you can manage all of your belongings by practicing before leaving home. If you cannot carry your belongings comfortably, then eliminate items until you can readily manage your things.
- Steps exist at most hotel entrances. On occasion the coach must unload passengers and luggage some distance from the hotel entrance.
What are the health recommendations for this tour?
The standards for health and hygiene in Scandinavia are excellent. You should practice the same hygiene rules as here in the US.
What are the phone and internet recommendations for this tour?
Only you can determine your need to stay in contact while traveling. Internet access is available in most hotels, sometimes for a fee.
- If you are bringing a cell phone, contact your cell phone service provider before departing about adding international calling and/or texting features. Texting internationally is often less expensive than placing a cell phone call.
- Learn how to make an international call BEFORE you leave. Consult your cell provider and check out the web site www.HowtoCallAbroad.com.
What are the electricity requirements for this tour?
You may need to purchase an adapter. To determine the electric plug configuration needed for your destination, refer to http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.html. A universal adaptor supports a wide variety of sockets/plugs. You should also check your electronic devices for voltage compatibility. Many countries operate on 220V or 230V, which differs from most of North America. Most of today's electronics (laptops, phone chargers etc.) are multi-voltage and will work worldwide automatically, without a transformer. Consult your owner's manual for further details.
How much money should I bring on this tour?
Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider: the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks, and your individual shopping interests and habits. Scandanavian countries tend to be more expensive than other European countries.
- Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.
- ATMs are typically the best way of obtaining cash; they are found in most towns and cities, as well as airport locations. You must know your PIN number for your debit and credit cards in order to use the ATMs.
- The official currency of Sweden is the Swedish Krone (Crown). Denmark's official currency is the Danish Krone. The official currency in Norway is the Norwegian Krone. These currencies are not interchangable.
- Exchange $100 or so into local local currency so you have cash upon arrival.
What are the tipping guidelines for this tour?
All tips to local guides during your tour have already been paid on your behalf. [Verify tipping is included, otherwise state what the suggested tip amount should be.]
- You are responsible for tipping wait-staff, porters, or other individuals who provide a service to you at the hotel, or other public locations.
- A service charge is included on bills throughout Scandinavia. If you feel service has been above and beyond you can leave a small tip.
- You may want to tip your WTT Tour Leader for an outstanding job. The amount is entirely a personal preference. If you'd like a guideline, consider $8-$10 per day.
What other Additional Information do I need to know?
- Travelers are required to have a valid passport. Most countries require your passport to be valid a minimum of six months after your return home date, and have at least two consecutive blank pages.
- A Visa is NOT required for US citizens. Travelers from Canada and other countries should check their entry requirements with their consulate.
Can I transfer my deposit to another tour?
To get off this tour and register for another tour, you must follow these steps - in the order shown:
2) WAIT before submitting your new reservation! You must receive the Cancellation Confirmation email before submitting your new reservation. This can take up to 2 business days. The Cancellation Confirmation email will list the amount of parked credits from this tour that are now available to use on a new reservation.
3) COMPLETE the new Reservation Form and USE the parked credits towards your deposit on the new tour.
Note: If you used Parked Credits to pay the deposit on this tour, these credits cannot be used a second time and are not eligible to be transferred.
What happens if I need to cancel this tour?
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