Denmark, Norway, and the Fjords

Length: 11 Days. Group educational tours to Denmark and Scandinavia for 12 or more students or adults. Self-designed custom tours typically led by teachers of high school juniors and seniors.

Highlights: Copenhagen city tour, Rosenberg Castle, Fredericksborg Castle, Museum of National History, Tivoli Gardens, Half-day guided tour of Oslo, Viking Ship Museum, Vigeland Park, Beer tasting (adults), Fjord cruise, Vøringfossen Waterfall, Half-day guided tour of Bergen, Optional: Glacier hike

Itinerary: Copenhagen (2), Oslo (2), Flåm (1), Eidjord (2), Bergen (2), Flights (2)

DAY 1 Departure to Copenhagen, Denmark

Depart Pensacola for your international flight to Copenhagen. Meal service on-board.

DAY 2 Copenhagen

Velkommen til Danmark! Arrive in Copenhagen and transfer into the city. Your Copenhagen city tour presents all the highlights, including Amelianborg Palace, home of Danish Royals, the Radhus, and the famous Little Mermaid. Visit Rosenberg Castle and the Treasury with its dazzling Royal jewels. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Copenhagen.

DAY 3 Copenhagen

After breakfast, journey to Northern Zealand. Visit Frederiksborg Castle and the Museum of National History. After a family-style lunch in Hiller, venture to the Tivoli Gardens for the afternoon. Opening in 1843, Tivoli is the second-oldest amusement park in the world.

DAY 4 Copenhagen - Oslo

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Oslo, Norway. Upon arrival, set out to explore Oslo.

DAY 5 Oslo

Begin your half-day guided sightseeing tour of Oslo, including a visit to the Viking Ship Museum and Vigeland Park. The museum is most famous for the completely whole Oseberg ship that was excavated from the largest known ship burial in the world. Vigeland Park is the world’s largest sculpture park made by a single artist, Gustav Vigeland.

DAY 6 Oslo - Myrdal - Flåm

Transfer to the train station and on your way to Flam, pause to visit the famous Myrdal train station. Experience breathtaking mountain views before arriving in Flåm in the afternoon. Experience a local beer tasting (adults).

DAY 7 Flåm - Eidfjord

Board a fjord cruise today and experience one of the most beautiful and popular fjord areas in Norway, the UNESCO world heritage area in the Nærøy fjord. The narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord is surrounded by steep mountains with snow covered tops that stretch up to 1800 meters above sea level. Disembark and continue to Stalheim. Savor coffee and cake while enjoying the beautiful view. On to the stunning Vøringfossen Waterfall in Måbødalen, Norway’s most famous waterfall featuring a fall of 182 meters. Complete your day’s journey in Eldfjord.

DAY 8 Eidfjord

Depart for an excursion to Rosendal, a village that sits inside the nearby Folgefonna National Park. You may also take a guided beautiful optional glaciar hike on Folgefonna that is appropriate for all age groups.

DAY 9 Eidfjord - Bergen

After breakfast, transfer to Bergen by way of your private bus through the picturesque fjords of Norway. The second largest city in Norway, Bergen is the gateway city to the world-famous fjords of Norway.

DAY 10 Bergen

Take a half-day guided tour of Bergen. Enjoy a round-trip journey with fantastic views over Bergen on the Fløibanen, a funicular which runs up the mountain of Fløyen. There are endless opportunities for exploration
at the top for walks, sitting at cafes, listening
to live music and taking in the spectacular views
of Bergen.

DAY 11 Bergen - USA

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.