Grand Nordic
Best for
Couples, Culture Seekers
Duration
12N/13D
Season
June–August
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Cultural, Heritage
A Tibro Journey
Twelve nights the full width of the north. Helsinki and Stockholm, Copenhagen's Tivoli and the Forest Tower, then Oslo and the Norway-in-a-Nutshell run down to Bergen.
Extravaganza Scandinavia is a 12N/13D heritage & culture journey through Finland + Sweden + Denmark + Norway. Highlights include Tallinn cruise, Stockholm archipelago, Norway in a Nutshell.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Tallinn cruise
Tallinn cruise
No. 02
Stockholm archipelago
Stockholm archipelago
No. 03
Norway in a Nutshell
Norway in a Nutshell
No. 01
Tallinn cruise
Tallinn cruise
No. 02
Stockholm archipelago
Stockholm archipelago
No. 03
Norway in a Nutshell
Norway in a Nutshell
Day by Day
12N/13D, in order
Day 1
Welcome to Finland
Welcome to the Land of Thousand Lakes. Arrive in the capital city of Helsinki. After clearing immigration proceed to your hotel. Rest of the day is free of acclimatization. Overnight stay at hotel in Helsinki.
Day 2
Helsinki and Suomenlinna Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards proceed for Helsinki and Suomenlinna Tour. Explore the historic monuments of Helsinki with a local guide, and visit sights such as Olympic Stadium from the 1952 Summer Olympics. See the monument to the composer Jean Sibelius and explore the promenade of Esplanade Park. Go to Old Market Hall, and admire the largest orthodox church in western Europe at the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral. Then, catch the ferry to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Suomenlinna sea fortress. Upon arrival, walk to visit the barracks and the Great Courtyard, where the memorial tomb of Augustin Ehrensvärd was designed by King Gustav III of Sweden. Overnight stay at the hotel in Helsinki.
Day 2
Day Trip to Tallinn, Estonia
Breakfast at the hotel. After that proceed for a day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia. Get transferred to Helsinki port to board cruise to Tallinn. After arrival proceed for guided walking tour and explore the hidden spots of Tallinn. Have lunch at the Old Town. Return back from Tallinn to Helsinki via cruise.
Day 3
Helsinki to Stockholm
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to Helsinki Airport and proceed to take flight on your own to Stockholm. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, encompasses 14 islands and more than 50 bridges on an extensive Baltic Sea archipelago. The cobblestone streets and ochre-colored buildings of Gamla Stan (the old town) are home to the 13th-century Storkyrkan Cathedral. Check- In at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Stockholm.
Day 4
Stockholm Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards proceed for Stockholm Hop on Hop off Bus tour. See the spectacular sights of Stockholm during a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Disembark whenever an attraction captures your interest then simply await the next bus when you want to continue your tour. Venture to various stops scattered around the city, seeing legendary landmarks like the Vasa Museum, the Stockholm Royal Palace, and the Gamla Stan. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of this experience in the sparkling capital of Sweden. Visit the Vasa Museum. The Vasa Museum is a maritime museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Afterwards proceed for Stockholm Archipelago Cruise. A relaxing way to see the Stockholm archipelago, this boat tour takes you around some of the many islands while an onboard guide tells you stories about the history and culture of the area. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5
Stockholm to Copenhagen
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Stockholm Train Station from hotel on your own and proceed to train to Copenhagen. Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital, sits on the coastal islands of Zealand and Amager. It’s linked to Malmo in southern Sweden by the Öresund Bridge. Check In at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6
Hop on Hop Off Bus & Tivoli Gardens
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Hop on Hop off bus tour. Explore Copenhagen's most important landmarks aboard an open-air, double-decker bus during this hop-on hop-off tour. Disembark at attractions like Amalienborg, Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, and Tivoli Gardens. Afterwards visit Tivoli Gardens. Tivoli Gardens is Copenhagen's famous and magical theme park, located right in the heart of the city. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7
the Forest Tower and Forgetten Giants
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for the Forest tower and forgetten giants. Explore Denmark’s Forest Tower, ideal for architecture and nature lovers alike, climb to the observation deck 140 meters above sea level and walk along wooden walkways while enjoying the surrounding scenery. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8
Copenhagen Cruise
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to Copenhagen cruise port. This mini cruise from Copenhagen and Oslo is a great way to take in the differing cultures of Denmark and Norway while spending a night on our comfortable, modern cruise ferries. Enjoy dining experiences onboard, evening entertainment, Duty free shopping, and unforgettable view. Overnight stay at cruise.
Day 9
Oslo
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave from Copenhagen cruise and proceed from Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo Hotel. Check – In at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10
Oslo Combo Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Oslo combo tour with Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise. Explore all of Oslo's must-see attractions, learn about the history of Norway's capital and daily life from an authorized local guide, then relax and enjoy unique views of Oslo's waterfront and idyllic islands on a cruise on Oslo fjord. Travel to the stunning Holmenkollen Ski Jump and take in panoramic vistas above Oslo, then enjoy and guided walking tour through the unique Vigeland Sculpture Park - the world's largest sculpture park created by a single artist. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11
Norway in a Nutshell Tour
After having breakfast at the hotel. Check out and today continue your Norway in Nutshell tour till Bergen. Train: Oslo – Flam Train: Myrdal – Flam Fjordcruise: Flam – Gudvangen Bus Ride: Gudvangen – Voss Train: Voss - Bergen Arrival in Bergen and transfer to your hotel. Check in at the hotel Rest of the day is free to explore picturesque town of Bergen on your own. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12
Hop on Hop Off Bergen
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Bergen Hop on Hop off City Tour. For almost one thousand years Bergen has been the destination of travelers from all around the world and is Norway’s second largest city, with over 250,000 inhabitants and is estimated to have been founded in 1070. Located at the west coast of Norway some of the most popular attractions include the Funicular, Aquarium, the Hanseatic Museum and, as the birthplace of the hugely popular composer Edward Grieg, the Edward Grieg Museum which receives thousands of visitors from all over the World. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13
Departure Bergen
After having breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to Bergen Airport to Board your flight back home. ***END OF TOUR***
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Copenhagen
The Square
Bergen
Thon Hotel Bristol
Oslo
Thon Hotel Europa
Stockholm
Freys
Helsinki
Scandic Grand Marina
Copenhagen
The Square
Bergen
Thon Hotel Bristol
Oslo
Thon Hotel Europa
Stockholm
Freys
Helsinki
Scandic Grand Marina
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
The lights are a numbers game
Nobody can promise you the aurora. It needs a clear sky and an active sun, and either can let you down on a given night. The fix is to give yourself nights, not a night: three or four in Lapland between late August and early April, away from town light. Most resorts run a wake-up alarm if the sky clears at 2am, and a glass-roofed igloo lets you watch from the bed.
Layers, and trust the snowsuit
Lapland in deep winter runs to minus 20 and below, but it's a dry cold and the resorts hand you a thermal snowsuit and boots for the safaris. Wear thin layers underneath, not one thick coat, and the gear does the rest. The mistake is cotton next to the skin; it holds sweat and chills you. Merino base layer, then fleece, then the suit.
Rovaniemi is the official Santa
The Santa Claus Village sits right on the Arctic Circle line outside Rovaniemi, and Finland has long played it as the official one. You can meet Santa year-round, post a card with the Arctic Circle stamp, and step over the painted Circle for the photo. It's frankly commercial, but with children along it's the heart of the trip. Go early; the coach groups arrive by eleven.
- №1
The lights are a numbers game
Nobody can promise you the aurora. It needs a clear sky and an active sun, and either can let you down on a given night. The fix is to give yourself nights, not a night: three or four in Lapland between late August and early April, away from town light. Most resorts run a wake-up alarm if the sky clears at 2am, and a glass-roofed igloo lets you watch from the bed.
- №2
Layers, and trust the snowsuit
Lapland in deep winter runs to minus 20 and below, but it's a dry cold and the resorts hand you a thermal snowsuit and boots for the safaris. Wear thin layers underneath, not one thick coat, and the gear does the rest. The mistake is cotton next to the skin; it holds sweat and chills you. Merino base layer, then fleece, then the suit.
- №3
Rovaniemi is the official Santa
The Santa Claus Village sits right on the Arctic Circle line outside Rovaniemi, and Finland has long played it as the official one. You can meet Santa year-round, post a card with the Arctic Circle stamp, and step over the painted Circle for the photo. It's frankly commercial, but with children along it's the heart of the trip. Go early; the coach groups arrive by eleven.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation as per mentioned in the itinerary on breakfast basis
- Christiansborg Palace Entry Ticket
- Copenhagen guided walking city tour for 2 hrs
- Mostraumen Fjord Cruise for 4 Hrs
- Norway in a nutshell – Bergen to Flam – Bergen to Voss by Train – Voss to Gudvangen by road – Gudvangen to Flam by cruise –
Not Included
- 5% Government Service Tax is applicable in addition to the total invoice.
- 20% Tax Collected at Source (TCS)
- PCR Tests if necessary, for the required destination
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
Finland is really two trips. Deep winter. December to March. Is the Lapland season everyone pictures: snow, the aurora overhead, husky and reindeer sleds, Santa at Rovaniemi, and the polar twilight. Summer, June to August, flips entirely: the midnight sun never quite sets, the lakes warm enough to swim, and Helsinki comes alive on its terraces. The shoulder months are the ones to skip. The dark, snowless run of November, and the muddy thaw of April into May.
Your Memoir
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