Travellers gather in Toronto for the flights to Norway’s west coast.

On arrival in Bergen we will be met and taken to our hotel. The rest of day is at leisure before we gather for dinner. Radisson Blu Royal (2 nights)

Our exploration of Bergen will take us to the famous open-air fish market and through Bryggen, where the traditional wooden medieval buildings still remain as they did during the time of the Hanseatic league. After we will take the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for a stunning view of Bergen, and enjoy our lunch overlooking the city followed by a visit to the Fantoft Stave Church. Made without nails, Norway’s Stave churches are iconic cultural sites. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the streets and try one of the excellent local restaurants.

Early this morning we board our fast ferry service from Bergen through Sognefjord to the small town of Flam. After our lunch break we board the world famous Flamsbana. Considered the most beautiful train journey in the world, witness breathtaking views at every curve. At Myrdal we change trains before continuing our rail journey to the small resort town of Geilo for a quick overnight stay. Thon Hallingdal (1 night)

Venturing south we make our way through Norway’s interior, passing through even more incredible landscapes. Upon arrival in the capital city of Oslo we shall take a break for lunch before touring Frogner Park. In the centre of the park we shall find the unique Vigeland installation of sculptures. Clarion Hotel The Hub (2 night)

Our day in Oslo will be dedicated to discovering its many charms including some of its museums. Visit Norway’s largest museum of cultural history, Norsk Folkemuseum shows how people lived in Norway from 1500 to the present. Explore the Fram Museum covering the Norwegian polar explorations, and the Kon-Tiki Museum which is home to Thor Heyerdahl’s balsawood raft used to sail across the Pacific.

This morning is free for you to enjoy all that Oslo has to offer. Akershus Castle and Fortress has withstood numerous sieges from Swedish raiders and overlooks the waterfront. Nearbyu you will find the iconic Oslo Opera House. Further in the city is the Royal Palace and City Hall, both excellent visits for those interested in history, art, and architecture. This afternoon we board our overnight ferry to Copenhagen. Ensure you’re on deck as we sail through Oslo fjord. DFDS Seaways (1 night)

Enjoy a buffet breakfast as we sail into Copenhagen. Upon arrival in the Danish capital we head off to experience many of the city’s highlights: the Little Mermaid, the Gefion Fountain, the Royal Residence Amalienborg Palace, and Nyhavn where we will have lunch by the canal. A highlight of the day will be a canal cruise through and around the city's bustling harbour with the rest of the day at leisure. Admiral Hotel (3 nights)

Today we will drive through the Danish countryside en route to Hillerod, where we visit the Frederiksborg Castle, built by Christian IV in the 17th century. It’s now home to the National History Museum featuring many treasures such as paintings, tapestries and porcelain. We then continue to the coast to take in the sights of the magnificent Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, famously known as the castle of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

In the heart of the city we find Rosenborg Castle. Built in the early 17th century for Christian IV this ornate building features a collection of Venetian Glass, tapestries, three life size silver lions, and most importantly Denmark’s crown jewels. After exploring the castle we are free to enjoy the city on our own.

We say farewell to Denmark today. After breakfast transfer to the train station for our rail journey across the Kattegat Strait and through the pretty forests and farmland of southern Sweden. This evening we arrive in Stockholm and check into our hotel. Clarion Hotel Sign (2 nights)

This morning we continue our tour of Stockholm with a visit to the newest and most popular attraction, the Vasa Museum. Inside, discover the reconstructed remains of the nation’s largest war ship. At the City Hall we shall see its incredible golden hall covered in mosaics depicting Swedish legends. Balance of the day is at leisure.

We shall experience a true highlight with a tour of Drottningholm Palace. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a very well preserved example of European Baroque architecture from the 1600’s. After the tour we board a short cruise taking us back to the city centre, where we enjoy lunch. Tonight is a scenic cruise through the Stockholm archipelago, with well over 1,000 islands, as our overnight ferry to Helsinki departs. Tallink Silja Line Ferry (1 night)

Our day will be spent exploring the capital’s landmarks such as its colourful market, Senate Square, the Cathedral, the Sibelius Monument and the famous Rock Church. In the afternoon we visit the medieval city of Porvoo which features historic buildings, gracious parklands, and a beautiful waterfront. Highlights of our discovery include the Cathedral and the Old Town with its lovely buildings. Tonight is our farewell dinner at a local restaurant. GLO Hotel Art (2 nights)

The morning is yours to explore Helsinki at your leisure. In the afternoon, we will visit the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum where we’ll learn about the traditional Finnish way
of life and explore traditional manors, houses, and outbuildings from 18th and 19th century rural Finland.