Day : 1
Arrive Berlin
Number of Days : 1
Check-in to the hostel from 2pm and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy Berlin. Tomorrow you'll meet up with tour Contiki team & travel buddies at 7.30am to make your way to Copenhagen.
Day : 2
Berlin to Copenhagen
Number of Days : 1
This morning we make our way from Berlin to Denmark’s harbor-side capital, Copenhagen. Get to know the group over dinner and head out into Copenhagen’s diverse nightlife – with live jazz, pumping clubs and chilled-out bars, there’s heaps of choice.
Day : 3
Copenhagen
Number of Days : 1
Full of history, Copenhagen is a compact city with a really festive feel. Jump start your travels with a look into Denmark’s culture on our city tour, as your Trip Manager tells you the story behind the Little Mermaid statue, the Gefion Fountain and the Royal Palace. Later, use your free time to explore the waterways and streets of Copenhagen, where the major sites are all within walking distance. Put your feet up, treat yourself and order some Danish pastries, cake and coffee. If you’re feeling up for something different, opt for a tour of the Carlsberg Brewery for a look in at how they make this famous brew. Later, maybe find a spot waterside & indulge in some typical Danish food or kick back with a beer & do a bit of people watching.
Day : 4
Copenhagen to Oslo
Number of Days : 1
Say farewell to the stylish capital of Denmark as we make ourway to Oslo for a taste of how the Norwegians do it! Oslo is a cute little city with loads of character. From castles on the hill, to modern Opera Houses, great shopping & delicious seafood, there's something for everyone here. On arrival your Trip Manager will introduce you to one of Oslo’s most famous spaces, the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Frogner Park. Packed with over 200 sculptures and bronzes, this outdoor gallery serves up heaps of local art and gorgeous greenery.
Day : 5
Oslo
Number of Days : 1
As Scandinavia’s oldest capital, Oslo is an easy-going city oozes culture and has some amazing museums to visit.
This morning your Trip Manager will get you in the know on Oslo with an orientation tour of the city to get your bearings for a day of exploring.
With free time, get inspired at Aker Brygge, Oslo’s cultural hub and central gathering spot for locals. Once an old ship yard, it’s now a popular shopping area with a sea-front promenade, galleries, cinemas and food stalls. Otherwise, find out about a fellow adventurer, Thor Heyerdahl at the Kon-Tiki Museum (no, it’s not ours! Kon-Tiki was the raft Heyerdahl used to cross the South Pacific) or explore the medieval dungeons, banquet halls and crypts of Akershus Castle.
Tonight you could head out & meet some locals along the stunning new district around the Oslo Opera House.
Day : 6
Oslo to Voss
Number of Days : 1
Cruise through Norway’s famous Telemark region and across the Hardangervidda, Europe’s largest mountain plateau. If you’re lucky, you might spot some wild animals.
Then we journey onwards to the small town of Voss, Norway’s adventure capital.
Day : 7
Geiranger Fjord to Gjovik
Number of Days : 1
For awe-inspiring views, jump on board our included cruise and get out on the water of Geiranger Fjord. The picture perfect scenes keep coming, complete with dramatic waterfalls pouring down the sides of massive sheer rock walls.
Cruise past old farms and unspoilt wilderness to the alpine ski resort of Lillehammer, home of the 1994 Olympics and the impressive 136 metre ski jump! If you’re up for a bit of Olympic action yourself, have a go at bob-sledding in an adrenalin-pumping optional activity.
We pull into small-town Gjovik, which is set on Norway’s largest lake, for an overnight stop. Walk around the picturesque town and get a feel for traditional Norwegian village life.
Day : 8
Voss to Geiranger Fjord
Number of Days : 1
Travel through the pristine Norwegian countryside passing waterfalls and crossing the 200km long Sognefjord. Get back to nature on our journey through Norway’s rugged wilderness and take in the spectacular Boyabreen glacier for lunch.
Day : 9
Gjovik to Stockholm
Number of Days : 1
Into Sweden today, we pass the massive Lake Vanern and cruise through woodlands, lakes and gorgeous natural surrounds. With down time on the coach, chat to your new friends and keep your camera handy for photo ops of bears, moose and wolves.
Get ready for the dramatic scenery of Sweden’s cosmopolitan capital, Stockholm. Surrounded by forests, deep blue waters and 24,000 islands, this cutting-edge city is one of Europe’s hot, creative capitals.
Enjoy a night out with the group and head to the modern and lively district of Norrmalm, for a more up-beat vibe.
Day : 10
Stockholm
Number of Days : 1
This morning, there’s an option to visit to Stockholm’s stunning town hall, where the Nobel Peace Prize banquet is held. Learn about its unique architecture with our Local Guide. With its 8 million red bricks and 19 million gold mosaic tiles, this place will make your jaw drop.
Then, your Trip Manager gets you right to pretty Gamla Stan’s (the old town) core spots, as the group explores the quarter’s quaint medieval streets. You’ll see the Royal Palace and perhaps the changing of the guard – a tradition dating back to the 16th century.
The old town is a great place to pull up a seat and try out classic Swedish food like salmon, herring or game as you take in the atmosphere.
Free time means a chance to explore the many trendy boutiques, galleries, and cool vintage stores of the hip island of Södermalm or window-shop the big label and design stores of grand Drottningatan.
Day : 11
Stockholm & sail to Helsinki
Number of Days : 1
Free time this morning in the city to grab your last dose of Swedish cool then live the high life this afternoon as we board our luxurious cruise to Helsinki. Kick back with a drink on the deck and watch the sun set over the Baltic Sea, check out the shops of the promenade deck or maybe try your luck at the casino tonight.
Day : 12
Helsinki
Number of Days : 1
A blend of Finnish and Russian influences, Helsinki is a 21st century city with a lot of quirky aspects. Your Trip Manager will take you to check out Temppeliaukio, a church cut out of solid rock, and to see the famous Sibelius Monument, a gravity-defying sculpture made out of 600 steel pipes. Round off your Helsinki introduction with a drive past the Olympic Stadium and the historical heart of Senate Square.
Helsinki is all about location, so with free time on your hands, head harbour side to soak up the great views and mingle with the locals at South Harbour Market. Rummage through stalls selling flowers and local foods, handicrafts, fresh fish and tasty baked goods. You could visit Suomenlinna, the fantastic and impressive sea fortress where Swedes and Russians once fought.
Day : 13
Depart Helsinki
Number of Days : 1
The trip ends after breakfast so it's time to swap addresses & say farewell to your new friends.
