Best of Scandinavia Tour

Finland-Sweden-Norway-Denmark-Iceland
Departure Dates : 13th, 27th  September’15, 11th, 25th October,15

Day 01: Bhubaneswar – Delhi
Insight Vacations welcomes you to “ Best of Scandinavia Tour”. Begin your tour by boarding Delhi based flight. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Dinner & overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi- Helsinki
Arrive into Helsinki – the city of four seasons.
Today, you embark on a spectacular tour of Scandinavia as you board your flight to the Finnish Capital, Helsinki. Check-in and relax in the comforts of your hotel. Later, you have some free time to explore this modern European cultural city whose urban cosmopolitan lifestyle exists in perfect harmony with nature and is surrounded by the sea and its own exotic archipelago. Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Helsinki – Overnight Cruise to Stockholm
Enjoy a guided tour of Helsinki. Board the luxurious cruise and sail into the Swedish capital, Stockholm.
After a Scandinavian breakfast at your hotel, proceed on a tour of this city with an experienced English-speaking local guide. Enjoy the sights of this beautiful city that range from neoclassical to the modern. See the Senate Square, the Lutheran Tempelliauki Church or ‘Rocky church of Helsinki’, which is quarried out of natural bedrock, the Uspenski Cathedral, the marvelous Sibelius Park, the Presidential Palace, Finlandia Hall, Opera House and many more interesting sights. Next visit Porvoo, the second oldest city in Finland. Porvoo is a lovely preserved medieval city with old cobblestone streets and red coloured warehouses that stretch out along the Porvooriver. This afternoon, enjoy Indian lunch. Later, board the luxurious cruise for a fascinating voyage across the Baltic Sea and through the Swedish archipelago to Stockholm. Tonight, enjoy a Grand buffet dinner on board the cruise. After dinner, you can dance the night away in the nightclub, linger in the various shops, or enjoy the scenery, as we cruise to Stockholm in style. Overnight on board Silja cruise.

Day 04: Stockholm
Arrive into Stockholm - the fashionable Swedish capital. Enjoy a guided tour of this scenic city with a visit to the Vasa Ship Museum and the Drottningholm Palace included.
After a Scandinavian breakfast on board the cruise, disembark at the picturesque city of Stockholm often called ‘Beauty on Water’, situated on an archipelago of 14 islands between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea. Next, proceed for a tour of the Swedish capital accompanied by an experienced local English speaking guide. See the glamorous City Hall, an impressive building, both in terms of architecture and artistic embellishments, where every year the Nobel Prize banquette takes place, the Royal Palace and the Cathedral. Visit the Old Town, renowned for its picturesque narrow alleys that date from the middle ages. Next visit the famous Vasa Museum, housing the majestic 17th century royal warship Vasa, which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 and was salvaged in 1961. Today, enjoy an Indian lunch at a local restaurant. Later, visit the Drottningholm Palace, a former royal summer residence, which today is the home of the Royal family. A beautiful example of baroque park and magnifi cent rooms from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Drottningholm Palace is today, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later this evening, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel in Stockholm.

Day 05: Stockholm – Bergen by Flight 
After a Scandinavian breakfast, shall be transferred to airport for your flight to  Bergen. On arrival  by 02.35 P.M. travel by Mt. Floyen Funicular Tram and enjoy panoramic view of Bergen city from the top. Take an orientation tour of the Wharf - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a flower market. Overnight at Hotel in Bergen


Day 06: Bergen - Gudvangen - Flam –Myrdal - Geilo
Today after breakfast proceed to Gudvangen and visit Sogne Fjord - the biggest Fjord. Enjoy Fjord cruise from Gudvangen to Flam and then take a Alpine train from Flam to Myrdal and proceed to Geilo. Arrive in Geilo in the evening. Overnight at Hotel in Geilo

 

Day 07: (7th August’15) Geilo – Oslo
After a Scandinavian breakfast proceed to Oslo. On arrival city orientation tour includes the world famous Vigeland Sculpture Park, view of Holmenkollen Ski Jump, photo stop at Opera House. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel in Oslo.

Day 08: Oslo – Copenhagen Overnight cruise
Today, after a Scandinavian breakfast visit 14th Century Akershus Castle from inside, followed by visit to Kon Tiki Museum from inside. Overnight cruise to Copenhagen.

Day 09: Copenhagen
Enjoy a guided city tour of Copenhagen. Visit the famous Tivoli Gardens. Visit one of the most famous Danish beer brands – Carlsberg Brewery.
After a Scandinavian breakfast, proceed with your English-speaking local guide for a tour of Scandinavia’s largest and liveliest metropolis. See the City Hall, the Parliament building, the Amalienborg Palace, which is the home of the royal family, the Stock Exchange, Gefi on fountain, Little Mermaid and many other interesting sights. After Lunch we will visit one of the most famous Danish beer brands – Carlsberg Brewery. Here you will learn about the brewing process, see the collection of over 18,000 beer bottles from all over the world and visit the stables with the "brewery horses". Later visit the famous Tivoli Gardens. Here you will have an opportunity to enjoy the various rides on your own. Later tonight, enjoy Indian dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel in Copenhagen.

Day 10: Copenhagen – Reykjavik
Fly to Keflavik
After a Scandinavian breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed to the airport to board your onward flight to Iceland’s Reykjavik. On arrival go for the Blue Lagoon tour.  Take a dip in the sublime waters of this famous open-air swimming pool, fed by geothermal water and set in the middle of a lavafield. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Reykjavik.

Day 11: Reykjavik - Golden Circle Tour
The Golden Circle tour allows you to visit some of Iceland’s most stunning sights, starting with the Geysir geothermal area where the Strokkur geyser shoots a column of water up to 30 metres (98 ft.) into the air every 4-8 minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s forces. The visit continues with Gullfoss (Golden Falls) waterfall, created by the river Hvítá, which tumbles and plunges into a crevice some 32 m (105 ft.) deep. The Golden Circle tour also includes the historical and geological wonder that is Thingvellir National Park, where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart at a rate of a few centimetres per year.

Day 12:  Reykjavik- Helsinki- Delhi
After Breakfast shall be transferred to Airport for your flight to Helsinki. On arrival board your connecting flight to Delhi. On board flight

Day 13:  Delhi-Bhubaneswar
On arrival board your flight back home with sweet memories of holidays.

Airline : Indigo, Finair, Norwain Air, Iceland Air & Air India (Direct Flights)

Total Tour Cost : INR 210000.00 per adults on twin/tpl sharing
                            INR 175000.00 CNB

What we Include:

  • Return Airfare Bhubaneswar - Delhi- Bhubaneswar with Hotel in Delhi
  • Return Airfare Delhi-Helsinki/Reykjavik-Helsinki-Delhi
  • Airfare from Stockholm-Bergen/Copenhegan - Reykjavik
  • Accommodation on Twin Sharing
  • Helsinki-Stockholm Cruise Tallink Silja Oy - B Class interior cabin
  • Gudvangen to Flam cruise, Flam to Myrdal train & Myrdal to Geilo train
  • Cruise from Oslo to Copenhagen
  • All transfers & sightseeing by Luxury Vehicle
  • Breakfast & Indian Dinner
  • Schengen Tourist Visa
  • Tour Manager from Insight Vacations

Note
1) Rooms are subject to availability & quote is not valid during event - Oslo is coming under event , hotel may charge supplement
2) Tips are extra
3) Norway nutshell - Geilo to Myrdal  train, Myrdal to Flam  train & Flam to Gudvangen cruise is included in below quote

Summary of tour services


Accommodation

Nights

City

Hotel

Hotel category

1

Helsinki

Holiday Inn Helsinki West - Ruoholahti or similar

4 Star  

1

Helsinki

Tallink Silja Oy

3 Star

1

Stockholm

Quality Globe Hotel or similar

4 Star

1

Bergen

Thon Hotel Bergen Brygge or similar

3/4 Star

1

Geilo

Highland Lodge or similar

3 /4 Star

1

Oslo

Park Inn by Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre or similar

4 Star  

1

Copenhagen

DFDS Scandinavian Seaways

3 Star

1

Copenhagen

First Hotel Copenhagen or similar

4 Star

2

Reykjavik

22 Hill Hotel or similar

3/4 Star  


     


Meals

Number of breakfasts:

10

Number of lunches :

0

Number of dinners :

10

Not Included

Drinks, personal expenses,including medical and emergencies.

Destination Specialist

Recognition & Associations