Exploring Russia

Get familiar with Helsinki on your guided city tour. Visit the National Museum of Finland.Embark on a guided city tour of Helsinki by driving past the city’s busy harbor and shipyards and down the coastal road by Embassy Park. Admire the colorful open-air market on the way. Also, see the Senate Square, home to an elegant Lutheran Cathedral. Visit the Sibelius Monument dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. See the impressive Parliament building, the National Museum, Finlandia Hall
and Olympic Stadium, constructed for its hosting of the 1952 Olympic Games. See the unique Rock Church, which was built out of solid rock and capped with a copper dome. Visit the National Museum of Finland representing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present day. Later in the afternoon, proceed to the pier to board the overnight Silja cruise to Stockholm. Sojourn in the Seaview Cabins on the Cruise.Overnight onboard the Cruise.

Enjoy a guided city tour of Stockholm with a visit to the maritime museum – Vasa. Enjoy a fascinating ride in the Gondola for a mesmerizing Skyview of the city.As you come ashore at the Stockholm pier, meet the local guide to proceed on a guided tour of the city of Stockholm often referred to as the Venice of the North. Visit Fjallgatan, the balcony of Stockholm to see the wonderful view of the Swedish capital. See the Old Town with its fascinating narrow cobblestoned alleys, the Royal Palace, the Cathedral,
and the City Hall where the festivities of the annual Nobel Prize award take place. Continue to the impressive Vasa Museum, which houses eight exhibitions. It is one of Sweden’s most popular tourist attractions because of its beautifully-preserved wooden warship that sank in Stockholm Harbor during her ill-fated maiden voyage in 1628. Go up on the Gondola to the Skyview – Stockholm’s landmark that takes you to the top of the world’s largest spherical building for a magnificent view of Stockholm.Overnight in Stockholm .

Onto Oslo – the capital of Norway. Visit Karlstad – beautiful lakeside town in Sweden.Today we drive to Oslo – the Viking capital where fjords and mountains meet. En route, visit the town of Karlstad, situated between the cities of Stockholm and Oslo.
The town is bisected by the River Klaralven with the Smiling Sun as it’s a symbol. See Lake Vanern which provides visitors with an opportunity to completely soak in its splendid beauty. On arrival in Oslo, check-in and relax in the comforts of your hotel.Overnight in Oslo.

Enjoy a guided city tour of Oslo as well as Vigeland Sculpture Park. Visit the top of Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Onto Geilo – Norway’s most popular ski destination.Get introduced to the city of Oslo with a local guide. See medieval Akershus Fortress, the City Hall from the 1950s, the Royal Palace, Parliament, and the National Theatre. Later proceed on a guided tour of the Vigeland Sculpture Park, home to over 200 stone, bronze, and cast-iron figural sculptures made by the Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland. Visit the top of the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, a large ski jumping hill and get a breathtaking view of Oslo fjords. Proceed to Geilo – One of Norway’s most popular ski destinations with slopes and parks. It is located between Norway’s two largest cities, Oslo and Bergen.Overnight in Geilo

Today embark on an exciting journey – Norway in Nutshell – The highlight of your tour.Today embark on one of the highlights of your trip – Norway in Nutshell. This is a combination of spectacular train rides, impressive trips by boat and a scenic bus ride.
Board your picturesque train from Geilo to Myrdal, where you change to the Flam railway line, a masterpiece of engineering set in wild and wonderful scenery to travel to Flam. Cherish the beautiful huge mountains and thundering waterfalls as the train glides through tunnels and open stretches on its way down to wild Flam valley. Wander around the idyllic countryside, before embarking on an enchanting boat ride through the spectacular fjords. Be amazed by the splendid natural setting as the boat takes you from Aurlands fjord into the Naeroy fjord, one of the narrowest fjords in Europe, surrounded by mighty mountains of up to 1800 meters. Arrive at the beautiful Gudvangen, board your coach as you travel through the impressive Norwegian landscape to Bergen. Pass charming villages before arriving into Bergen.Overnight in Bergen .

Get familiar with the city of Bergen on your guided city tour. Take Floibanen Funicular ride to get a heart-melting view of Bergen. Fly to Copenhagen – Denmark’s capital. Visit Tivoli Gardens – Denmark’s oldest Theme Park.Proceed on your guided city tour of Bergen – the second largest port city of Norway. Visit Bryggen a designated world heritage site that consists of the old Hanseatic wharf and buildings, and one of the best known urban areas from the Middle Ages in all of Norway. See the bustling Fish and Flower Market, the City Park, and the Grieg hall – 1,500-seat concert hall located on Edward Grieg’s Square. Take the funicular railway to Mount Floyen and get a scenic view of Bergen Fjord. The funicular railway is one of Norway’s most famous attractions. Proceed to Bergen airport to take a flight to the fairytale city of Copenhagen. The city is one of Europe’s oldest capitals with an exclusive royal touch. On arrival proceed to the Tivoli Gardens a famous amusement park in Copenhagen and a must for all visitors to the city.Overnight in Copenhagen/Malmo .

Visit the Rosenborg Castle for a guided tour of the Treasury. Enjoy a guided city tour of Copenhagen. Enjoy ride over the Nyhavn Canal – a beautiful way to see Copenhagen.Start the day with an entrance to the Rosenborg Castle with a guided tour of the Treasury to experience 400 years of Royal history. This famous castle is situated in Central Copenhagen with home to the crown jewels, the crowns, and the coronation chairs. Later proceed on a guided city tour of Copenhagen. It is full of historical buildings
and ancient streets. You will see the Little Mermaid – a symbol of Copenhagen. The Little Mermaid is a bronze statue by artist Edvard Eriksen, depicting a mermaid. The sculpture is displayed on a rock by the waterside at the Langelinie promenade. See the fabulous Gefion fountain. Watch past the Amalienborg Palace – the Royal Residence, consisting of four identical facades, the Christiansborg Castle the home of the Danish Parliament, and many more sights. Copenhagen is an old harbor and maritime city. One of the most beautiful and enjoyable ways to see it is from a boat sailing down its charming canals on the Nyhavn Canal Cruise.Overnight in Copenhagen/Malmo .

Have a lavish Breakfast and Checkout from Hotel Spend the day at leisure doing last minute shopping and head to the airport for your flight back home.Hope you had a memorable trip .