Scandinavian Opera Houses & Fjords

Arrival

Welcome to the historical "harbor of merchants" and the outstanding capital of Denmark - Copenhagen! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Exploring Copenhagen & Royal Danish Opera
After breakfast at the hotel you meet your private guide and go on a breathtaking panoramiс walking city tour of Copenhagen. 

First, you proceed to the Rosenborg Castle where you witness the famous Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony at the front gates of the Palace. During the tour you enjoy the views of the City Hall and Christiansborg Palace that is home to the Danish Parliament, stroll across Kongens Nytorv and see the buildings of the Old Stock Exchange and the Royal Theater.

The highlight of the tour is a visit to the colorful harbor of Nyhavn where you see the gorgeous Amalienborg Palace - the winter residence of the Royal Family.

During the tour you also visit he Royal Opera House for a 75-minute group tour*. You explore the beautiful interiors including the lobby with Olafur Eliasson's sculptures, see Per Kirkeby's copper reliefs and come onto the stage and behind the scenes.

After the tour you return to the hotel. In the evening we invite you for the show at Royal Danish Opera. Show venue is located within walking distance from hotel.

Note: the group tour runs on Saturdays. You may include a private tour, contact your travel specialist for details. The tour is not available on December 23 - 30.

Ferry to Oslo
After breakfast you check out from your hotel and spend the rest of the morning at your leisure. 

In the afternoon your driver transfers you to the port for a ferry trip to Oslo.

Oslo City Tour and Opera House
Your private driver meets you at the port and transfers you to your centrally located hotel to leave your luggage.

After check-in, you meet with your professional guide and enjoy a 5-hour panoramic walking city tour of the magnificent Norwegian capital. 

You start with a visit to one of the major Scandinavian treasures - the famous Frogner Park informally known as the Vigeland Park, named after its founder Gustav Vigeland. You spend some great time strolling through this beautiful park and enjoying its extravagant sculptures and unique Scandinavian nature.

Then you proceed to other famous Oslo attractions, including the Royal Palace (from the outside) and the Akershus fortress (no entrances included).

As a special treat, you visit Oslo Opera House. During a group guided tour you explore what goes on behind the scenes before the curtain rises. You learn about the architecture of the building, stage technology and naturally the secrets behind opera and ballet performances. The tour lasts 50 minutes.

After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Note: you can add an evening performance in Oslo (unavailable in late June - early August). Contact your specialist for details.

Departure
Following breakfast you check out from your hotel and walk to the train station (easily accessible by foot). 

Arrival
Upon arrival you walk to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.  

Departure
After breakfast you check out from your hotel and spend the rest of the morning at your leisure.

In the afternoon you walk to the pier (easily accessible by foot) to enjoy a 5,5-hour express boat trip from Flam to Bergen. This is a wonderful experience definitely worth trying! Bergen is the second largest city in Norway which boasts magnificent nature and you will be able to contemplate the panorama of the area from the very beginning of the trip.

Arrival
Upon arrival you walk to your hotel located very close to the boat station for overnight. The evening is free for you to go on sightseeing, dining or just walking around in Bergen.
 

Visiting Bryggen District & Floibanen Funicular Ride
Following breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and enjoy a 3-hour walking city tour around the most interesting sights of Bergen.

During the tour you take a walk at the famous Bryggen district, visit the Fish Market and experience a fantastic Floibanen Funicular ride that is one of Norway's best-known attractions. After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver for the transfer. 

Arrival
Upon arrival, you have a transfer to the centrally located hotel.

The rest of the day is free to start exploring Stockholm attractions on your own, dine in a local restaurant or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

City Tour with Vasa Museum & Royal Swedish Opera
After breakfast, you meet your guide and enjoy a 4-hour city tour* around the most interesting attractions of Stockholm.

During the tour with a private guide you see the City Hall, explore the brilliant Old Town of Stockholm, that is one of the biggest and most well-preserved medieval Old Towns in Europe. Together you continue the tour to see the famous Royal Palace and the Stockholm Cathedral.

Following a short ferry ride, you take a chance to explore a world-famous museum - the Vasa Museum located on the island of Djurgården. It displays the only almost fully intact 17th-century ship that sank on its maiden voyage. It is rated as the most visited museum in entire Scandinavia. 

After exploring the city, you enjoy a private guided tour at the Royal Swedish Opera - a historical building in the center of Stockholm. You learn about the house itself, as well as about the running of the opera and ballet from their beginnings up to the present day. If rehearsal and performance schedules allow, you may even get backstage.

After the tour, you return to your hotel. In the evening we invite you for the show at Royal Swedish Opera.

Note: public transportation is included in the tour.
Royal Swedish Opera is closed in summer. If your tour runs in June or August, a show at the Royal Swedish Opera will be replaced with a show at Oslo Opera House.

Departure
This is the last day of the tour, your driver meets you in the hotel lobby after breakfast. You are transferred to the airport and depart home with a handful of memorable experiences. 

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