Premium Sweden and Norway

Trip Type: Explorer
Sweden | 9 Days | 1 - 12 People
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NZD 9,245.00 /Person

Dive into the epic scenery of otherworldly Scandinavia on this Premium trip through the highlights of Sweden and Norway. On this nine-day adventure...

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Dive into the epic scenery of otherworldly Scandinavia on this Premium trip through the highlights of Sweden and Norway. On this nine-day adventure, you’ll explore Stockholm at your own pace before heading off-track to the gorgeous lakeside Vadstena for your Feature Stay on former royal grounds. 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. Cruise through an UNESCO World Heritage-listed site on board an electric boat then end in Bergen, surrounded by incredible views.

Valkommen! Welcome to Sweden. When you arrive in Stockholm, you’ll be picked up from the airport and transferred to your accommodation. Often referred to as the 'Venice of the North' and arguably Scandinavia's most beautiful city, Stockholm is packed full of amazing architecture, 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 welcome dinner with your trip leader and group to toast to a new adventure.

This morning after breakfast, you’ll head out on a walking tour of Gamlastan (the Old Town of Stockholm) to get your bearings. Afterwards , 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 restaurants on the cobblestoned islet of Gamla Stan or in Kungsholmen.

Leave Stockholm this morning after breakfast and head for the town of Linkoping. When you arrive, take a leader-led tour of the Old Linkoping Open Air Museum – a reconstructed example of a 19th century Swedish town. Enjoy learning about the area’s history in a fully immersive experience, then have lunch with your group at a local restaurant. Continue to the shores of Lake Vattern – Sweden’s second largest and deepest lake. The next two nights will be spent at the family-owned Starby Hotell, your Feature Stay for this trip, which is located on former 13th century royal estate.

After breakfast this morning, join a local guide for a historical walk around Vadstena to uncover stories from the city’s long history. Learn about the fascinating past of the monastery which was once greatly favoured by the Royal House and nobility, and became the spiritual centre of the country as well as the greatest landowner in Sweden during the 15th century. In the afternoon, accompany your tour leader on a visit to Vadstena Castle, a spectacular building parts of which date back to 1545. The rest of the day is free for you to explore. Perhaps relax on the lake or maybe visit one of Vadstena’s many museums before finding a cosy restaurant for dinner..

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.

This morning after breakfast, explore the major attractions of the vibrant Norwegian capital including Oslo Opera House, which quickly became the city's icon after it's reconstruction in 2008, and Karl Johan’s Gate, the city's emblematic two-lane central street. Admire the Royal Palace from the distance and look at frescoes depicting Scandinavian history on the walls of red-brick Oslo City Hall. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy as 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. 

Today is a travel day, but it’s one of the most impressive you’ll experience! Start with an incredibly scenic train journey from Oslo to Flam, seeing Norwegian nature at its most magnificent. Stopping in 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. In Flam you’ll have lunch, then set sail through the breathtaking Naeroyfjord onboard an electric boat. Disembark in Gudvangen, then take a bus through the equally striking Naeroydalen on route to Voss. Stop for dinner in Voss before catching a final train to Bergen.

After breakfast, ride the Floibanen funicular on Mount Floyen. Taking you to 1,050 feet above the city in just seven minutes, it offers a bird eye prospective of the town and vistas of the deep blues of the sea. Those who want to get active can also continue following its multiple hiking trails, or you can choose to return to town. You’ll have free time in the afternoon to explore however you like. Perhaps visit World Heritage Bryggen area and wander through the reconstructed medieval homes and warehouses, visit the beautifully preserved wooden Hanseatic Museum (a former trade building) or explore the old Hanseatic port area – the Hanseatic merchant confederation dominated Baltic maritime trade for 400 years from the 15th century. Tonight, perhaps join your group for a final dinner at a local restaurant.

Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you would like to spend some more time in Bergen, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

Meals
8 Breakfast(s), 2 Lunch(s), 3 Dinner(s)

Transport
Private vehicle

Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)

Included Activities
  • Stockholm - Welcome Dinner
  • Stockholm - Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Stockholm - Fika Break
  • Stockholm - Gamlastan Walking Tour
  • Dinner at Vadstena
  • Linkoping Local Lunch
  • Linkoping - Old Linkoping Open Air Museum
  • Vadstena - Castle Entrance
  • Vadstena Guided walk
  • Local Lunch on The Way to Oslo
  • Oslo – Walking Tour
  • Flam - Naeroyfjord Cruise
  • Flam - Railway
  • Bergen - Floy Mountain Hike
  • Bergen - Floibanen Funicular Ride
  • Hop on an electric boat for an unforgettable cruise through the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed Western Norwegian Fjords.
  • Spend two nights on a 13th century royal farm and granary for your Feature Stay near the shores of Lake Vattern, making the most of the extensive indoor and outdoor spas.
  • Ride 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 history from a local guide who will take you through the old 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.
  • The areas visited on this trip can be very cold at night throughout the year, especially at the start and end of the season and during the winter months. On the other hand summers can have mixed weather, with some very hot days. Please familiarize yourself with what climate to expect and bring appropriate clothing for adverse weather conditions, including base layers, a hat, gloves, scarves, coats and anything else that you think may be applicable. On this trip you will be responsible for getting your luggage on and off the train, so please keep this in mind while packing.

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Price: NZD 9,615.00

Price: NZD 9,615.00

Price: NZD 9,245.00
Provided by
Intrepid Travel
Reference Code:
BMPN
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Stockholm, Sweden
Trip Finishes:
Bergen, Norway
Countries Visited:
Norway
Sweden
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Destination Details
Sweden | 9 Days | 1 - 12 People

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