11 DAY – SCENIC SCANDINAVIA WITH ICELAND OPTIONAL

Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Upon arrival we will visit – Suomenlinna (UNESCO’s World Heritage) – is an 18th-century sea fortress and nature area with centuries-old artillery and defensive walls, spread across 6 linked islands. Take a ferry ride to visit this unique place. Later drive back and hotel check-in followed by dinner. Overnight in Helsinki. (Meals: D)

Check out and proceed to Guided city tour of Helsinki. See Senate Square, the Lutheran Temppeliaukio Church or ‘Rocky church of Helsinki’, which is quarried out of natural bedrock, the Uspenski Cathedral, the marvelous Sibelius Park, the Presidential Palace, Finland a Hall, the Opera House, and many more interesting sights. Later, board your luxury cruise. Cruise across the Baltic Sea and through the Swedish archipelago to Stockholm. Overnight on a luxury cruise.
(Meals: B, L, D)

Today we will continue our journey to Bergen. Transfer to Geilo railway station. Take a train to Myrdal. Take the train to Flam. We cruise to Gudvangen one of Norway’s most famous and splendid Fjords called “Norway in Nutshell”. Meet the coach in Gudvangen and transfer to Bergen. Overnight in Bergen.
(Meals: B, L, D)

Take a city tour of Bergen ‘the Gateway to the Fjords’ we pass through charming villages. Visit the Harbor, Next, take a fun-filled ride on the Funicular train, to the top of the mountain and enjoy the panoramic and uninterrupted views of the city and its surroundings After breakfast, proceed to the airport to take a flight to Copenhagen. Overnight at Copenhagen. (Meals: B, L, D)

Today, we proceed for a guided city tour of Scandinavia’s largest and liveliest metropolis- the City Hall, the Parliament building, the Amalienborg Palace, which is the home of the royal family, the Stock Exchange, Geffen fountain, the Little Mermaid Statue, and The Christiansburg. Later we will visit one of the most famous Danish beer makers – Carlsberg Brewery. Here you will learn about the brewing process, see the collection of over 21,000 beer bottles from all over the world and visit the stables with the “brewery horses”.we will visit the famous Tivoli Gardens – the second- oldest amusement park in the world. and later in the afternoon will cruise along the canals of Copenhagen. Overnight in Copenhagen. (Meals: B,L,D)

After breakfast, we will proceed to the airport for the flight back home or your next destination is Iceland. (Meals: B). OR

Today, on arrival Visit the Blue Lagoon, it’s situated within a 20 minutes’ drive from the airport. This famous geothermal spa is an amazing sight where you can relax by bathing in warm water surrounded by mysterious black lava fields. The Blue Lagoon’s warm water and natural active ingredients; mineral salts, silica, and blue-green algae help you relax and escape the stress and strain of daily life. After the spa visit, we will proceed to Reykjavik and Overnight in Reykjavik. (40 minutes drive). Overnight in Reykjavik. (Meals: D)